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1. Start with visually inspecting the whole bike- from bodywork to rims tyres- anything hanging,
out of place, damaged, dented, rusting at the welding joints or repaired(transit
damaged) painted parts like fuel tank, mudguard .
2. Check the front fork sleeves(which covers the forks top length) clearance between the
front mudguard - needs to be equal b/w sleeves & mudguard - if not, then it will scuff and
damage the paint work on mudguard/sleeves.
3. Check for all the electrical parts .e.g. headlight high/low beam- high beam pass, indicators,
horns, brake light switch -front and rear, parking light, EStart. Also check the indication light in
the speedo- neutral light, high beam and indicator.
4. Apply the front and rear brake to check out the effectiveness and any odd noise from
front or rear brake while braking.
5. Check your tool kit if its complete or not.
6. Take the key and match the serial number on the key with the lock serial no of the rear LHS
electrical/storage box. The no will be on the outside where you insert the key into the lock.
Also check working of all the locks on the bike with same key.
7. Check the chain slack while sitting on centre stand and then off it. Should be no more then 1.5
inch while on the centre stand.
8. After starting the bike, check for any exhaust leaks at the head where the down pipe is
attached and at the exhaust/down pipe joint. Also for any white smoke from the exhaust.
9. Check for any oil leaks from the engine-rocker covers, side covers- rear shock
absorbers and front. Don't worry if you see a bit of oil under the RHS engine cover. It will be
from the chain.
10. After engine has warmed up for a couple of minutes- the tick tick noise of the auto decompressor should stop. Check the idling is not erratic(jumping up/down). Starting should be
smooth and not take more then one crank (not more the 3 seconds) to start
11. Take a ride on the bike with a pillion ride to see if you have rubbing issues of the rear
tyre with the mudguard. Thats due to the bad alignment of the mudguard and sometimes of the
rear tyre also.
12. While test riding, go through all the gears and brakes(F/R). Notice any abnormal noise or
any hesitation in the engine response. Do check the exhaust for any white smoke or black
while riding.
13. Check for any acid spill from the battery and check if drain pipe from the battery is
attached. First gen C5 use to come with exide batteries which had no drain pipe but new ones
come with exide or FIemm batteries which have the drain pipe. Look for any spill damage on the
engine cover under the battery
14. Check the accelerator cable- should not get stuck when turning left or right while on C
stand. Check the choke cable for proper engagement and clutch cable is not too tight or
too lose.
15. Check springs (2 nos) on the centre stand. Engage the center & side stand. Should not
take much effort to engage both the stands.
16. Check for any pre damage to the chassis front. Turn the handle bar left to right - should
turn equally to both the sides, and not more or less at one side to other.
17. Tight Handle Check: lean the handle to one side wee bit and if it comes down fully then its
fine. Loose Handle Check: Apply front brake and rock the bike forward and backward. You will
feel the play or noise if its too loose. You can also put it on C stand and while holding the handle
firmly, ask you friend to grab the front forks and rock it forward / backward. Any play will be felt
easily.
18. While on C stand, rotate the front wheel and check the run out of the tyre or at least any
abnormal noise. Wheel should rotate freely and also check for front speedo is tight at the
speedo hub and the SMOOTH movement of speedo needle.
19. To check the D.O.B of your bike, open up the LHS electrical box and you will find the green
non- pollution sticker with the D.O.B on it. You can cross check the month with the
chassis no.
20. By RE rule, your dealer should fill the fuel tank above reserve and the reserve light
should go off. But most of the dealers steal the petrol money and give you only .5L(even less) to
get you to the nearest petrol station. You can actually demand from him to fill up more then
reserve as per company policy or else you should inform RE about it. After you fill her up, if the
reserve light is still on then the fuel level indicator is faulty.
1. The rear mudguard will be misaligned and the number plate will be tilted to one side. This
is a trademark, do not fret
2. Sit on the bike and check the break pedal position. I have checked this on 4 different
thunderbirds and found the pedals in different positions on all of them. Either they are getting
mauled in transportation or the manufacturer is playing a game of hit and trial with us. Anyway,
just check that your foot is able to rest itself on the whole of the horizontal line of the
rubber, if not on the rubber itself, when you press the pedal. If it is not horizontal to your foot,
your foot will tend to slip off on application of pressure, especially when wet or in rain. Have it
corrected.
3. The meters will shake a bit. My guess is that they are designed this way, so as to absorb the
shocks better. Do not fret (again)
4. Take it for a ride, leave the handle bar at a speed of 45-55 and check if the handle bar shakes
from side to side. If it does, you need to get the wheels aligned.
5. Check the silencer bend pipe for any rust
6. Some people have complained that the black part at the end of the silencer is scratched or
falling. I have had no such issue
7. Casually, check the Speedo reading on the other bikes in the showroom (You will have to ask
for the keys). They should have very similar reading. If your bike has more KM reading, than it may
have been used for test rides, though RE does not allow this. My dealer had given me a test on a
Desert Storm, which I found later, was waiting for delivery. Also if you are asked to pick one of two
bikes, choose the dirtier one. The one that has been in the showroom longer will have been
cleaned more often, but is also susceptible to have been abused by test riders.
8. There will be a "Mosquito sound" when you apply the front break at speeds above 20 KPH.
This is normal and has to do with the flow of break oil.
9. Keep your patience, the staff does not understand your passion and eye for detail. Tip them
before you leave (Even better if you take some sweets along). It will make subsequent visits easier
for you.
20. Accessories A) If you intent to ride solo without the rear seat then get the rear LHS guard(stay)
B) Leg guard- as per your choice to what is available at your dealer.
c) Horns- You wont need changing as I feel the twin setup is awesome.
d) Alloys - If you want to kill the looks of a classic but each to its own..
e) RE embossed leather tool kit bag and side bags if you like them.
f) Bike cover- You can get one if you intent to ride your bike quite less. Cant use it w
G) Upswept exhaust - if you fancy the looks and heavier thump. It's attached to the
H) Indicator shades- I personally dont like them but some do. Just like the one on th
Congrats to you too sam_b! It would be good to have more T-Bird riders to share vie
I followed Randhawa's PDI routine and it worked pretty well for me, since the bikes
The rear mudguard will be misaligned and the number plate will be tilte
Sit on the bike and check the break pedal position. I have checked this o
The meters are put together in such a way that they will shake a bit. My
Take it for a ride, leave the handle bar at a speed of 45-55 and check if
Check the silencer bend pipe for any rust
Some people have complained that the black part at the end of the silen
Casually, check the Speedo reading on the other bikes in the showroom
There will be a "Mosquito sound" when you apply the front break at spe
Keep your patience, the staff does not understand your passion and eye
While I have read this often about REs, but it registers very differently, when you e
ything hanging,
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between the
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ass, indicators,
ication light in
Front fork sleeve should not touch the mudguard or the fork. take a pre
Rust on the main frame, especially at the welding joints. (do check at th
Check for leaks around the kick-shaft, and chain slackness.
Full tool kit.
RE embossed leather document pouch if possible. ( although i never go
Fill adequate petrol and check for the proper working of fuel sensor.
Check for leaks under the tank where fuel sensor is inserted, and also th
Battery electrolyte level.
Check any damage to paint surface / or scratches on the buffed alumini
Proper fitment of various control cables wrt play
proper working of all electricals
proper tyre pressure
While taking a pre-delivery test ride, see if the bike is not pulling toward
Ask them to open the OVAL TOOL BOX and show you. in most cases its j
Check for proper retraction of main and side stand. sometimes they han
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at the end of the silencer is scratched or falling. I have had no such issue
kes in the showroom (You will have to ask for the keys). They should have very similar reading. If your bike has m
he front break at speeds above 20 KPH. This is normal and has to do with the flow of break oil.
your passion and eye for detail. Tip them before you leave (Even better if you take some sweets along). It will m
fferently, when you experience it first hand: The bike will not be perfectly ready due to various reasons, and you
the fork. take a pre delivery ride, brake hard a few times and observe.
oints. (do check at the bottom, where the main stand mates with the frame)
on all of them. Either they are getting mauled in transportation or the manufacturer is playing a game of hit and
etter. Do not fret (again)
wheels aligned.
ing. If your bike has more KM reading, than it may have been used for test rides, though RE does not allow this.
ng a game of hit and trial with us. Anyway, just check that your foot is able to rest itself on the whole of the hori
does not allow this. My dealer had given me a test on a Desert Storm, which I found later, was waiting for deliv
ted yourself! You are going to enjoy it more because of the subtle demands for attention that it will put on you
the whole of the horizontal line of the rubber, if not on the rubber itself, when you press the pedal. If it is not ho
was waiting for delivery. Also if you are asked to pick one of two bikes, choose the dirtier one. The one that has
e pedal. If it is not horizontal to your foot, your foot will tend to slip off on application of pressure, especially whe
ne. The one that has been in the showroom longer will have been cleaned more often, but is also susceptible to
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