MODIFICATIONS on Royal Enfield Thunderbird: Long-Term Review

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Link to the video about touring modifications made on my Royal Enfield Thinderbird 500 - • Touring Modifications ...
About a year ago I made some touring-oriented modifications on my Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 to make the motorcycle a bit more comfortable and practical for a cross-country ride from India to Nepal and back. In this video, I share my feedback of the utility, durability and effectiveness of these modifications on my Royal Enfield after nearly 1 year of use. Broadly, the modifications made were as follows:
1. Changed handlebar on Royal Enfield Thunderbird;
2. LED Headlight on Royal Enfield Thunderbird;
3. Headlight Grill for Royal Enfield Thunderbird;
4. Acerbis Knuckle Guards on Royal Enfield;
5. Fork Gaiter on Royal Enfield;
6. Timsun Tyres on Royal Enfield (Front and Rear);
7. Modified Tail Rack and Backrest for Royal Enfield Thunderbird; and
8. Viaterra Saddle Stay for Royal Enfield Thunderbird.
In this video, I've broken it down and explained my honest long-term review of each of these touring modifications made on my motorcycle. I hope you find this useful. Do leave a like and comment if you do. Please also do consider subscribing to my channel and watching some of the other content from my several motorcycle tours across India, Nepal and Tibet.
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@ayanmajumder1844 4 жыл бұрын

It was so freaking great ! To get a notification from you. Regardless of the content it feels amazing to hear from you. Take care.

@rajsankar5454 4 жыл бұрын

Short and Simple..... 😍😍😍😍😍 Wishes from Trivandrum 😎 brooooooooo.......

@nayanconscious 4 жыл бұрын

Not only your riding videos..I enjoy everything you do and of course you inspired me to buy my thunderbird.. keep posting!!

@gitesh4646 4 жыл бұрын

For removing vibrations on handlebar of my previous motorcycle I had used the bar end weights of pulsar 150/180 bikes which are quite heavy and they dampens out the vibration to a much greater extent.. 💫

@jagamoto6184 4 жыл бұрын

The review I've been waiting for! 😍 great share bro this will definitely help me out!Thank you🙏💕

@joannehart9624 4 жыл бұрын

I always enjoy when you talk about the bikes you ride. With all your riding experience you are really able to talk knowledgeably about the value of modifications. ALSO, very nice 'staging' for the video. You in front, Faith just behind, good audio, and nice graphics. I'm just starting my channel and am learning that those things do not happen by accident. Nicely done!

@TollFreeTraveller 4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha. I'm glad you noticed. Thank you for the appreciation

@gocools8723 3 жыл бұрын

Yes it's like u ride with him that particular moment

@Being_Human26 2 ай бұрын

@@TollFreeTravellerhi bro good to c u!! Still that viaterra saddle stay available?

@Avagyaat 4 жыл бұрын

Rohit Bhai! Just love your narration. It is a simple video about modifications performed and yet I felt like I'm listening to a story. Can't wait for you be on the road again and mesmerise us with your story telling. Cheers 🍻

@lichumoenie2623 3 жыл бұрын

You present it with such passion and emotion. Every seconds you take us to your video it becomes very engaging. Keep it comming

@ambadymundakkal7165 4 жыл бұрын

Being tb500 owner it's very happy to see u everytime 😍😍😍

@sandeeppatwardhan1212 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Sir, Was just waiting for this video. Liked your tail rack the most 👌

@BuFFMotO 4 жыл бұрын

Your audio and video quality man, unreal. ♥️♥️

@nitish9246 4 жыл бұрын

THIS IS INCREDIBLY AMAZINGGGGG

@NitishNeo 4 жыл бұрын

Superb video.. Loved the way you explained

@TollFreeTraveller 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@immanuelemilsingh3576 4 жыл бұрын

And thank you for taking your time to share us your wisdom 🙏

@rajtorcher1927 4 жыл бұрын

It's good to see u growing day by day

@DineshKumar-yo7yf 4 жыл бұрын

first like the video and then start watching it !

@anildamodaran 4 жыл бұрын

Such an enjoyable video and useful too since I am planning some mods.

@BeingDengineer 4 жыл бұрын

Very much informative video. Thank-you.

@shravs1389 3 жыл бұрын

Detailed, loved every bit of it 😍

@vaibhavdlv 4 жыл бұрын

Big fan of you brother..Cheers!!

@RoadsAndRevs 4 жыл бұрын

Detailed explanation and as always cinematic :)

@sarthidutta1204 4 жыл бұрын

Very informative !

@TheLazyWandererMys 4 жыл бұрын

Firstly thank you for making this video, I was one of the people who wanted to know about the setup. I use a similar RD style bar on my GT, though i bought a heavier unit, it still feels a bit light. it 3 years now and i am used to it. The comfort it offers makes it worth it. I was skeptical about the headlight, as most generic Chinese one create more glare than required illumination. Since i had a pair or Philips Ultinon H4 LED lying around, popped them in the stock headlamp and it solved my issue. The spread and intensity is better, reach almost remained the same. Sarath Shenoy recommended Timsun tyres when i asked him. He swore by them actually. Sadly they were out of my budget, probably the next set i will try and get them. Its always a pleasure to see your content. keep up the good work. GOD bless :)

@bhagat6127 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! No bs music in the background, no unnecessary time waste. You deserve more subs man.

@akashchettri1059 4 жыл бұрын

Was a pleasure to just see you riding though cdnt meet you,at kalimpong town few months ago,great review brother🙏

@Pankajbhatiavlogs 4 жыл бұрын

Good to see u back dude. hope ur doing fine in this lockdown I always watch ur videos and its kind knowledgeable

@TollFreeTraveller 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Hope you are safe too

@kavin2113 4 жыл бұрын

You're probably the first Moto vlogger I know and still is the best

@BareedVlogs 4 жыл бұрын

Another well designed and professionally made video buddy... Keep inspiring... 👍

@csvaibhavgarg3561 4 жыл бұрын

Was waiting for your video from soo long..thankyou for sharing..

@TollFreeTraveller 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that

@cohall46 4 жыл бұрын

Very interesting review of you modifications.

@dreamtravellerimtiaz2006 4 жыл бұрын

Wow bro really so nice to see your video in quarantine.. Wish this time all can go for a long rides.. But we cannot.. So your videos give that long ride feel.. Really great and you are a real inspiration..

@manojrambler6118 4 жыл бұрын

Well, I saw your Faith modifying video before, followed you for the entire TO2K. Cannot forget the terrains of Nepal that Faith has taken you. But as I don't ride a motorcycle cannot tell the tech aspects of it, but happy to know 90% of the modifications have been useful for you.

@DineshKumar-yo7yf 4 жыл бұрын

I was planning to change the tyres on RE thunderbird 500 after lockdown. Thanks for the input I will definitely go the Timsun.

@TollFreeTraveller 4 жыл бұрын

My experience with them has been very good. I hope yours is too

@joshuaashish9057 4 жыл бұрын

Its been so long man missed your vlogs!!!!!

@hmmmwthud6024 4 жыл бұрын

Great to see Faith and the Faithful together once again. Neatly done bro🙌🏼

@nixon.r2057 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome viedo edits

@WANDERERPRAVIN 4 жыл бұрын

Waiting from a long time for this video.❤👌 MY THUNDERBIRD is true copy of Faith.

@vigneshvigu8571 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, I loved your insight about vehicle and modifications done as to why they were made. Your video helped me on details of ride essentials (as I call it) as I own a thunderbird 500 as well.

@TollFreeTraveller 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Hope you've watched the other videos on my channel too

@himshikharojah8487 4 жыл бұрын

I think this is the most under ratted travel vlog channel. I deserve much more appreciation and subscriber man... ur contents r so creative and good.

@ezhilanromano 4 жыл бұрын

Quality content mate 👍, vera level 👆🏾✌🏾

@sourajyoti 4 жыл бұрын

hope you make a similar video about your riding gear as well!

@iamshra1790 4 жыл бұрын

The way you talk about motorcycles 🤩

@kongatshering3214 4 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite KZfaqr❤❤. . .always enjoy you video . .love from sikkim👍

@rakshitbora9552 4 жыл бұрын

You deserve more subscribers. Alway enjoy your video ♥️ Much love from Assam♥️

@sashirenba8298 4 жыл бұрын

I always love enjoying the way u narrate the stories u have and most importantly ur simplicity. However, I wish u to be more active so that we would get to see u more.

@ankitshah2943 4 жыл бұрын

Sir i love ur videos very much... Ur travel vlogs are awesome... And the best part is when you give voice over and saying some beautiful lines... And can't understand why and for what reason this channel is "Underrated".

@say2merohit 4 жыл бұрын

Only chanel where i see all the ads ❤️

@hashvauthkumar 4 жыл бұрын

Bro good to see u back Pls do a video about ur job , what made to passion to ride And important of all how u manage funds for ur trip Pls consider this and do a video bro . This might help many young riders who have passion to ride

@MuttonSnapper 4 жыл бұрын

So good to see a video related to bikes from you, after a long time. Please make some videos regarding the riding gloves too if possible.

@advocateontwowheel2449 4 жыл бұрын

Just saw your intro n i hit sub 😘😘😘👍👍

@karthikk6305 4 жыл бұрын

Ahhhh. Faith😍😍. Was waiting for your long term review as I was in a dilemma whether to spend 900 rupees on the saddle stay. Now I will buy it right away after the lockdown.

@TollFreeTraveller 4 жыл бұрын

It's a simple and neat addition

@satrajitde7857 4 жыл бұрын

Aapka video hai,like to denge hi. Isiliye pehle like deke baaki video dekhta huu. ❤️

@TollFreeTraveller 4 жыл бұрын

🙏🙏

@nandhakumarraj4634 4 жыл бұрын

Favourite man 😍😍

@itsnavinkumaraswami461 4 жыл бұрын

I love to watch ur videos bro lots of love from bangalore

@bbchetri5313 4 жыл бұрын

Great review

@TollFreeTraveller 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@sisirgc7170 4 жыл бұрын

LOVE FROM NEPAL 😍😍

@schoolofmediocrity2801 4 жыл бұрын

Hey TFT! Great video! I miss seeing your riding footage but times are such that I doubt either of us will be out on the road anytime soon. As for your handle bars, as crazy as it sounds, you can fill them with sand and it should do wonders. Just plug the ends with cork or a rubber plug. For years and years we used lead shot or sand to fill lightweight bars on choppers and dirt bikes. You might give it a shot and see if that does the trick for you.

@vishnusimba6136 4 жыл бұрын

vibes are something that can't be eliminated. true. Tire review needed the most. Not many options available for the thunderbird in the market. I have a similar setup on my thunderbird 350 as well. Do Try a fatter version of that motocross handlebar if possible to source, goes a long way on the vibes

@motomoshai1498 4 жыл бұрын

I feel you did this in a kind of hurry..wasn't as wholesome as your other videos. I was expecting something totally different when I read the title of the video. There is also a glitch in the middle! I am a dedicated follower, was wondering if all is well on your end.

@mehulsharma6923 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome brother Love from Kolkata Mehul here met at Siliguri and one of the most waited questions wanted to ask which you cleared among them 😉

@mediavlogger 4 жыл бұрын

My favorite u tuber

@user-le7ru5yz9r 4 жыл бұрын

Nice 👌

@harry_v_rayan 4 жыл бұрын

Good one Rohith. 👌🏻👌🏻

@TollFreeTraveller 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Harry. Hope you've watched the new one

@OutdoorAdventureTV 4 жыл бұрын

Just a thought about handlebar weight. You already have bar ends which helps. You could try filling the handlebars with lead shot (BBs). If that helps dampen the vibration, you would know that a new set of heavier handlebars would help. If it does not make any difference, changing handlebars may not help. I used to own a KLR-650 single cylinder and it would also vibrate heavily. My hands would go numb after a couple of hours of riding. I finally sold the bike and bought a Vstrom 650 twin.

@dipankardas1760 4 жыл бұрын

Like all your videos specially the narration. Since I am an Royal Enfield technician I would like to give you some suggestions. 500 cc will vibrate at high speeds, no doubt. Heavy tyres will increase unsprung weight, bad for suspension & comfort. Please maintain company specified tyre pressure, front 20-22 psi, rear 30-32psi, great for comfort and maneuvering. Front fork oil capacity has been respecified 490 ml(previously 420ml) per fork, we put 470ml at work shops. Interceptor fork covers are of very good quality though pricey. Try handlebar from Thunderbird X models with the bar end vibration dampers, will be great for posture and great leverage for turning. Feel free to ask anything, will feel happy if my suggestions improve your riding experience.

@vishnudevs5522 4 жыл бұрын

RE 500 returns ... as always she looks awesome

@gauravmukherjee9086 4 жыл бұрын

Good to see you bro... For the handlebar, may be try the TB500X handlebar setup. RE parts are, usually, very fluid that way. One can interchange these parts easily. The handlebars are usually more complex in terms of the engineering for stability and control standpoint than we tend to realize, any aftermarket fitment is going to mess with that precision mechanics of the entire setup- along with the seating position, seat height, controls, balance etc. Wish you good health. Love and peace...

@raghunandan6805 4 жыл бұрын

Perfect utilisation of space...looks like space meant for shooting...

@yoh9839 4 жыл бұрын

Sir I'm fan of you

@TollFreeTraveller 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@vkp365 4 жыл бұрын

Good one Rohit. What happened to your village life story? Been waiting for it from long... Keep it rolling please...

@mohamedirbazeaffan9089 4 жыл бұрын

1) Get Art of motorcycles handlebar 2) Get the rear set foot pegs work done from art of motorcycles and modify the seat according to your hight and and handlebar posture. 3) Fork gaters 4) AOM have got better log lamps I’m eagerly waiting to get all this modes done on my thunderbird as well.

@absolutebiker 4 жыл бұрын

Superbly done Rohith , much anticipated video. Would like details on how I can purchase these headlight , handlebar and knuckle guards 🙏🏼 thanks

@SoumyadeepMandal 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Rohith! You can go for the Art Of Motorcycles RD style handlebar. It's a little on the expensive side, but you can't go wrong with Art Of Motorcycles.

@jejikiranchandana1436 4 жыл бұрын

After a long time it's really nice to see you traveller from AP police

@TollFreeTraveller 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Jeji. Hope you are doing well. So nice to see your comment here

@nomadicinside 4 жыл бұрын

Rohith, thank you for this video. Glad to know that most of your mods were helpful to you. I have an auxiliary setup with the stock headlight and they have already started giving me trouble. I’m in a fix regarding headlight upgrade as there are no reliable brands out in the market, but your review makes me think otherwise. I swapped out the stock handlebar and seats with the 350x ones, but it makes me sit a lil too forward. Would handlebar risers solve that problem?

@vaibhavmakwan8576 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother. Can you guide me from where you took the tail rack. I bought viatera saddle stay and is really useful

@sagarwhencut 4 жыл бұрын

You should get in touch with Art of motorcycles for the handlebar

@TollFreeTraveller 4 жыл бұрын

Intend to do so 🙌

@iamshra1790 4 жыл бұрын

@@TollFreeTraveller could you please tell me what type of LED is that? Would you recommend this on my xpulse? Thanks Cheers

@sudipmondal2838 4 жыл бұрын

@@iamshra1790 it wont fit in xpulse.. it designed for Enfields out there..

@udipsonowal8048 4 жыл бұрын

AOM very good handle bar

@acsmichael 3 жыл бұрын

Any link or details of the handlebar at art of motorcycles.

@jitugad 4 жыл бұрын

Hello, nice log. Clean and simple. One quick question, where did you got the headlight? I'm searching for my avenger. But u need a reliable source. Also avenger needs 5.75" light size.

@Sanjeet_1810 4 жыл бұрын

Subbed bro :)

@kisna2908 4 жыл бұрын

Hey... an old time subscriber of yours. Seeing you since 2017. You and your faith, amazing pair. Are you ever gonna think about relieving faith? Or that thought ever came to your mind ?

@AS_7419 4 жыл бұрын

Good to see you back mate! Hope you're doing absolutely fine?

@TollFreeTraveller 4 жыл бұрын

All okay. Hope you are too

@AS_7419 4 жыл бұрын

@@TollFreeTraveller yes somewhat! But getting bored due to the lockdown and situation in West Bengal is quite grim. Anyways take care of yourself. 👍

@joshuachristopher1425 4 жыл бұрын

I too have the RD handlebars on my TB 350 but this one is made by Barrel exhaust with some heavy metal and a thicker tube. Feels a bit solid. And you forgot to mention about those mirrors.

@nomad4k 4 жыл бұрын

Yaaaaayy Rohith :) good to see you back :) I wish I could post a picture of where I’m watching this - will dm you in insta :)

@666Kudos 4 жыл бұрын

Probably one of the most comfortable Cruse missile ever built in India... Thunderbird 500.. I mean I have clocked more than 35k kilometres...Sometimes more than 250-300 kms at a stretch... I mean... What a Comfortable machine...!

@srinidhisdev8859 4 жыл бұрын

Try making a video of complete planning for leh , ladakh trip like route to take, places to visit, essential things to Carry, best months to visit, and average expenditure for the trip It would be great for the beginners like a lot of us

@abdulbasith1915 4 жыл бұрын

Always you're the best Gurunatha Planning to bike new bike?

@svpal1990 4 жыл бұрын

Pls make one video on LED headlights installation ...... because of H7 and H4 sockets

@ajayj101 4 жыл бұрын

I was waiting for these review specially for timsun tyre bro, do u suggest to shift from stock to timsuns.

@sudarsan2622 4 жыл бұрын

Hai bro your Enfield is sweet your voice is sweet super be safe bro me also stay home safe bro 😷😷

@ankitkasi5595 4 жыл бұрын

thanks for the advice hoping to get some modifications on my own bike when the warranty ends in a few months... I also have a TB 500 :p But, I don't think the vibes issue is that bad if you can afford to not go 3 digit speeds.... 80-100 I find is comfortable for a long time... generally it's my neck and back that gets me tired than anything else... Really looking forward to hitting the highway again once we're past this 😂😂😅

@tiltshiftproduction5479 4 жыл бұрын

Hi...would you suggest those gatters on a classic replacing the stock metal part of it !?

@shyamhariprasath9545 4 жыл бұрын

Exactly, AOM thunderbird handlebar does not have vibration.

@syedroshan5695 4 жыл бұрын

Will you review on the gear that you got also?

@apurvchoudhary3277 4 жыл бұрын

I'm so in love with that backrest/rack. Can you share the details where I can purchase?

@vaibhavthangan568 4 жыл бұрын

how was the new battery u installed on faith ? u didn't mention anything about it. but thanks for sharing feedback !! ☺️👍

@sikandarphotowala1676 2 жыл бұрын

This looks absolutely amazing. I am planning to get my thunderbird done and I would be riding almost 150 km daily and long distance every 6 months. Any kind of help and suggestions are welcome. Thanks in advance road mates.