My experience with a new BULL . Review on Bullet ThunderBird

This is Somasekhar from Mumbai. I am regular visitor of mouthshut.com, particularly to read reviews on bikes. After reading all revies and contacting some people who are already having bulls, finally I got THUNDER BIRD (Red Silver) last month.

This is my first review and I am writing this review after having a bitter experience with the the dealer and the Service centre people. My troubles started from the first day after purchasing the Bull. **-----------------------

1. FIRST DAY

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A. Tool kit is missing (from the Plant...?)

Reason/Solution: Dealer tells I am one of the fellow reported as tool kit is missing and waiting for it. Even after a month of purchase they not given me tool kit. (I don't know what is dealer's responsibility)

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1. AFTER FIRST SERVICE

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A. Next day afer first service, I found leakage from Petrol tank.(Poor quality of the petrol tank's material and mishandling it )

Reason/Solution: They told the tank's thread has gone and it could not be repaired(i.e., Irresponsibility of service centre mechanics). They told it will be replaced in a week and temporarly they fixed it with another bolt. But petrol started getting leaked from the next day. Almost 5-6 litres of petrol has gone. Even after 10 days they says new tank is not available. (I don't know what is dealer's and service centre people's responsibility). They told they have some more complaints for the same.

I am a busy person with my hectic work schedules. And this bike adding more Tension to it. I visited service center more than 5 times in the first month after purchasing a new bike and few times missed office hours. It looks like I acquired big problems/troubles by spending a huge amount.

Ofcourse I enjoy riding it, but this type bitter and painfull experiences taking all the joy away.

Update as on : 18-Mar-2008

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Now my bike is 6 Months Old.

1. They have replaced the fuel tank. (They find it hard to fit new tank). Now that prblem is resolved

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*Modifications / Extra Fittings Done :

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1. FOG Lamps

   
   




2. I have changed the Silenceras original one does not give any thump.

   
   

Along with silencer, I have fitted new Mudgaurd Flap. Now it isROCKING MUMBAI with itsTHUMPS.

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Update as on : 02-Sep-2008

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Now my bike is 1 Year Old.

Replaced Parts

1. Battery

   
   




2. Clutch Plates

   
   

3 Clutch Wire

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*BEST ART OF THE BIKE IS:

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Engine beats as brand new bike even after one year :).

This bike needs regular maintenance which puts small (h)ole in your POCKET.

Regards,

Soma