Royal Enfield Classic 500 Desert Storm two years update
The Royal Enfield Desert Storm was given for service at Royal Riders Ahmedabad.
The Bike needed an oil change. The previous oil was Motul 300V 15w50 synthetic filled in at 2700kms.The oil had gone bad completely. The dealer had Royal Enfield's own branded 15w50 mineral oil. It is rumored to be made by Hindustan Petroleum for Royal Enfield. I will recommend it over other mineral oils. The reason for not going for synthetic oil again is because of the low running of the motorcycle.
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Another problem was the company leather seat cover coming off. The lousy service manager was quick to deny a solution. I had to convince him to just apply an adhesive solution for the time being. Not satisfied with Royal Enfield's quality for the seat covers.
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Exide batteries have a long reputation in my house of not running well after more than a year. Ironically while the exide battery is running well even after two years, The liquid leaked and left its mark on the left engine cover. The technicians have not been able to clean the engine cover properly. Looking to get the amaron battery soon.
The handlebar weight on the right side had come off slightly. This is a very serious issue since the Classic 500 single stroke EFi engine has a tendency to make the steering vibrate between 40-60 kmph in higher gears. I am not happy with the work as the fitting has been done poorly. Time to visit the garage again.
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There are signs of rust on the chassis as is the case with 100% of all the royal Enfield motorcycles. I intend to try an anti rust coat and see if that helps. The bike is good for the next 2500kms. Will keep readers posted if there is an update.
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PS: The ECU firmware software update is available for the royal Enfield C5 engine.
vehicle: Royal Enfield Classic Desert Storm 500
Mileage: 7500 kms
service cost: 1500 rs.
The Bike needed an oil change. The previous oil was Motul 300V 15w50 synthetic filled in at 2700kms.The oil had gone bad completely. The dealer had Royal Enfield's own branded 15w50 mineral oil. It is rumored to be made by Hindustan Petroleum for Royal Enfield. I will recommend it over other mineral oils. The reason for not going for synthetic oil again is because of the low running of the motorcycle.
Another problem was the company leather seat cover coming off. The lousy service manager was quick to deny a solution. I had to convince him to just apply an adhesive solution for the time being. Not satisfied with Royal Enfield's quality for the seat covers.
Exide batteries have a long reputation in my house of not running well after more than a year. Ironically while the exide battery is running well even after two years, The liquid leaked and left its mark on the left engine cover. The technicians have not been able to clean the engine cover properly. Looking to get the amaron battery soon.
The handlebar weight on the right side had come off slightly. This is a very serious issue since the Classic 500 single stroke EFi engine has a tendency to make the steering vibrate between 40-60 kmph in higher gears. I am not happy with the work as the fitting has been done poorly. Time to visit the garage again.
There are signs of rust on the chassis as is the case with 100% of all the royal Enfield motorcycles. I intend to try an anti rust coat and see if that helps. The bike is good for the next 2500kms. Will keep readers posted if there is an update.
PS: The ECU firmware software update is available for the royal Enfield C5 engine.
vehicle: Royal Enfield Classic Desert Storm 500
Mileage: 7500 kms
service cost: 1500 rs.
Useful updates, Thx
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