Recently i had done some modifications on my 5 year old Royal Enfield Bullet Machismo A350. Thought of sharing my experiences with the readers. This information might be useful for folks who are planning to modify their Royal Enfield Bullets.
The Plan
1. Change the rear tyre to wider, 15 inch tyre.
2. Custom seat.
3. Custom mudguard.
4. Wider handle bar.
5. Removed the rear view mirrors.
6. Removed the rear indicators.
7. Change the silencer.
Went to a mechanic (Salim) near Airport Road, Bangalore. He took almost 30 days to complete the task. And here is the bill.
List of Bike Modifiers in India
Bill
1. TVS Rambo 140/90 15 inch Tyre and Rim - 5000 Rs.
2. Custom wider Mudguard and Chrome plated seat stay - 4500 Rs
3. Chrome plated custom Swing Arm - 3000 Rs
4. Tail Lamp set - 300 Rs.
5. Custom seat plate and cushion - 1450 Rs
6. Wider Handle Bar - 450 Rs
7. Front Brake Cable - 60 Rs
8. Dupont black painting for Mudguard - 400 Rs
9. Custom made Goldie (Goldstar) silencer - 2650 Rs
10. Labour charge - 2500
Total Amount = 20310- 575(discount) = 19735
19735- 1000(for old parts of my bullet) = 18735 Indian Rupees
Some of my friends say that the cost is too much. Anyways, i didn't have the time to do extensive research and buy the parts myself. So i had no other choice than trust the mechanic. What do you think about the bill?
New Look
Problems due to the modifications
If you want to have killer looks, be ready to sacrifice a lot. These are some of the problems which i am facing now after the modifications.
1. The power and acceleration got reduced.
2. Mileage must have decreased.
3. The tyre touches the mudguard when riding over road bumps. And some irritating sound is coming. So i had to harden the rear shock absorbers and increase the height of the bike.
4. Difficult to ride through traffic because of wider handle bars.
5. Had to remove the chain cover for fitting wider tyres and swing arm. And some noise is coming from the chain.
6. Had to remove the decompression cable because of wider handle bar.
Mechanic Details
Saleem
SS Bullet Clinic
#4, 16th Main, HAL 2nd Stage
Bangalore - 560038
Mobile: +91-9845717976
Location landmark: Near Domlur. Opposite to United Colors of Benetton showroom in 100ft Road, Indiranagar
The Feeling
Wider handle bar is fun. Stability has increased because of the new wider tyre. I don't care about the extra problems introduced because of the alterations. Now the feeling of riding the Bullet has increased a lot. The beat has improved because of the Goldie Silencer. It is obvious from the glaring eyes of onlookers that the risk was worth it. Now I am getting lots of test drive requests from people who are impressed by the new look. :)
Update
Later I did the following minor works also
1. Fitted small front indicators.
2. Fitted chrome plated handle weights
3. Fitted a decompressor cable
A word of caution: Bike Modification is not legal in India
Written by Arun Thomas Kb.
Last updated on 25-01-2017. Published on 03-05-2010.
Published by Bikes4Sale in category Tips
Last updated on 25-01-2017. Published on 03-05-2010.
Published by Bikes4Sale in category Tips
your Good job in mecahinc works
I am planning to buy an Electra 350 bcoz I love the look.of it simple and elegant!
But my height is 5.8 and my friends also advised me for classic as it has a difference of 1 inch or so
Balancing the bike would be little difficult with Electra! Can I adjust the height of Electra without impacting the looks of it.
Please help as I gotta book it by Sunday!
Awaiting response! :)
2. No idea.
3. The swing arm is custom made.
4. The seat was custom made.
I am planning to modify my 2001 RE in the exact same way, to every exact detail.
I just have a few questions and would appreciate if you could clarify them.
#1 How much had the milage decreased.
#2 Is the hardening of suspension a permanent solution to the tyre problem.
#3 Has the lenght of swingarm been altered or is it just chromed.
#4 By what name can I get this seat (is there any specific name is known by). Because the seat is what is pulling the whole thing together.
Pls take some time to reply
I am looking seat modification for Classic 350
Here i happy to share my experince abt modification,
Now modify my TB 2013 Model silencer, hander bar & Bumper as customised
Please let me know via email: joydeep. banik @gmail. com
Or can call up on 09881293731
bullet in mumbai or navi mumbai
where this modification of will be done
The drop in power is negligible. Go ahead and modify your bull.
This list might help : www.bikes4sale.in/custom-motorcycle-builders/
I totally love the modifications you have done on the bike. The only issue is the drop in power you have mentioned. Can you let me know if there is a huge difference in power or is it negligible ? Your reply will really help me in making up my mind.
P.S : I own a standard 350 RE, 1995 Model.
Thanks
Tony
PS: one of the pics of ur RE is my desktop background pic.. :)
email --- abhishekchikara007@gmail.com
& 9045453035
Can i have your contact details, im looking for a Goldie for my 350 Machismo!
Thanks
Abhi
Can i have your contact details, im looking for a Goldie for my 350 Machismo!
Thanks
Abhi
Regards, Manpreet 09696123445
kindly advice me to do some affordable modification on my RE classic 350cc ..
Thanking you,
Dileep
Samir
Are you in Bangalore? Could you give me your contatc details?
I need to do the paint job and platting my bullet.
Regards,
Daniel
All this job can be done in Delhi for Rs. 12000-14000 max
Your mechanic has cheated you ....
Email me at the earliest
Ashish
Email me asap.
Ashish
I am an Automobile engg. so I want to do it in my way......
Wanted to just change the tank and head lamp with Machismo.
Please advise.
I have bought bullet classic single seated 350 and want to modify as yours. Can you please provide me with details to get modification done.
Regards...
Either i should alter like yours or change the parts completely to look like a standard bullet!
Also can you please the clear pictures of your RE taken from all the sides?
I recently got my bike modified which is city bike 535 cc. got a broad rear tyre of kings 150 70 15. The only problem is it touches with the chain. Any idea how to deal with this. I was told by the shopkeeper that the max size is 150 which can be installed in this custom swing arm and the tyre will not touch. I will appericiate if any one can help me with solution on this about the adjustment.
my email id is yashwin_singh163@rediffmail.com
Its really nice to see someone taking time and sharing there experience.
Thanks a lot for your updates. Its really nice to see the modifications done.
Its looking good after modification.
My cell no is 9583111776
By the way i frm odisha.
any time u think about to sell ur bike then contact me.
cheerrssss
I would not critize the alterations done on your bike and i appreciate the looks of it but woud like to tell you that it is not the great job as it looks like. In delhi, the place called Karol Bagh is a market of motocycles and custom shops where in you can pick up any thing for the enchancements.
What he did to your bike is nothing so special and it is available at cheaper cost in this place. What matters is that you are happy with your bike....
1. TVS Rambo 140/90 15 inch Tyre and Rim - 3300 to 3500
2. Custom wider Mudguard and Chrome plated seat stay - 3000 Rs
3. Chrome plated custom Swing Arm - 1200 Rs
4. Tail Lamp set - 150 Rs.
5. Custom seat plate and cushion - 1100 Rs
6. Wider Handle Bar - 200 Rs
7. Front Brake Cable - 60 Rs
8. Dupont black painting for Mudguard - 400 Rs
9. Custom made Goldie (Goldstar) silencer - 800 to 1000 Rs
10. Labour charge - 2500
If happen to be in delhi, dont miss your adventure to KB.
Cheers and god bless
Those Photos, they are FABULOUS, congradz Renjith
Just pasted one sticker number plate on the back mudguard. Thats it.
P.S. : Enjoy thumping :)
My Observation / query is that The Swing Arm of your bike seems to be extended. If yes is it custom made or you got it of some other bike installed. Keen to know this, as i have a similar modified Yezdi and interested to have this done on it and of course interested in a new bullet too.
Thanx!
PARVEZ
what is the annual cost of this ... after all the modification..
may i know where can i get the wider handle bars
thanks
m a a n
keep rckng
but the waiting was irritating one - u have to make frequent visits to your mech. to get it done as u wish...
a gud jod done and thank god, u have not altered d front fork angle, which may kill ur Bulls ride pleasure, and of course the pick ups and milage drops because u hav loaded a smaller and hevier rear tyre on it (which I would prefer on a 500 atleast). I was there in bangalore for 6 years and I know bullet mechanics r costly der. The cost u hav spent seems to b worth in my opinion. I don't think u need a decomp on ur avl engine. And one more suggestion to Mr. arun is dat please change ur bend pipe which is rusted. Even though people don't care part it using an extra thick enfield bend pipe will do gud 4 ur bull (it may cost u Rs.700 go for orginal). And is dat goldie an original one with glass wool which ll giv u a good thump. The price says its original. Thnk u ............
.................keep thumpinggggup...gup... gup... gup... gup...
i love ur bullet
so next time i come....ill need a test ride :P
so ride on..cheers!!!
I am planning to write the registration no in a sticker and paste it on the mudguard.
BTW where will u put teh number plate?
Hub is the same one.
P.S: I want wider tyres so need to workout how to solve the mudguard issue.