Sep 14, 2009 09:23 AM
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(Updated Sep 14, 2009 09:25 AM)
After much discussions, thoughts, sleepless nights, I finally decided on the TBTS. I had made up my mind on a Royal Enfield but was not sure of which model to go for. But after riding the TBTS for over 3, 000 Kms, I am beginning to regret the decision. I am looking to sell this of and buy an Electra 5S.
The TBTS though has a modern engine, its no way a Bullet. The engine is noisy with all kinds of clicking and clacking noises, the exhaust note is hardly worthy of a Royal Enfield and oil leaks from this so called modern design. If I have to put up with oil leaks then would prefer the good old cast iron Bullets.
List of problems that I have faced with the TBTS;
Oil leak
Starting trouble - Electrical short circuit
Noisy engine - Service center unable to resolve this. All TBTS have this issue
Poor headlight
Rear tyre touchning the body when riding doubles
The only plus point is the mileage, I get about 42-43Kmpl in city.
Often I ride my friends Electra and the more I ride it, the more I am in love with it.
My advice to those wanting a Royale Enfield is choose the TBTS only if you want mileage but if you want the real Bullet feel then go for the Electra 5S.
