Saturday, May 5, 2012

Experiments with seat and handlebar on my Royal Enfield Electra.

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This was the stock handlebar and flat seat on my Electra but I did not find the combination very comfortable. I could feel pain in lower back,neck and hand joints.So I decided to go for a change.

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Attempt 1: I got the handlebar changed to Yamaha RD350 handlebar  in Karol Bagh. This handlebar which is very popular among bulleteers . I also made following changes : Thunderbird style back rest and chromed handlebar end weight.The handlebar end bar weights are very important as they reduce the vibrations in handlebar by acting as dampeners.
This is how RD 350 handlebar looks like, they come as chromed and black powder coated as well. If you notice this is up rise and extended as well.
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Note : Please check for the clutch , gear shift and accelerator settings after handlebar change. Sometimes mechanic doesn’t fit wires properly. Check it by moving handlebar from left to right , there should be no change in engine RPM’s automatically.


I rode the bike with the changed handlebar and could feel relaxed arms. There was no stress felt in arms and neck/shoulders. The only issue still felt was pain in lower back after rides. So I decided to go for seat change as well.

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Attempt 2: Changed the seat to Cruiser style seat from Khajanchi in Karol Bagh. I am using this setup since last one month and very much happy. I don’t feel pain in arms/neck/shoulders or lower back.
Cost involved:
Handle bar: Rs. 350
Chromed End bar weight: Rs. 150
Thunderbird Style backrest: Rs. 650
Thunderbird style seat: Rs. 1400

More pics are here.


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19 comments:

  1. ShabnamMay 9, 2012 at 9:40 PM

    Guys, seems like I have the best deal having bought the TBTS in the first place! Though, thanks for the tip about the end weights, will respect them a lot more. The TBTS Handle is seriously comfortable as is the seat and the combination is what multiplies the comfort.

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    1. amardeepMay 11, 2012 at 9:16 PM

      No doubt TBTS is most comfortable of the lot.

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    2. BlokeFebruary 17, 2013 at 11:59 PM

      Hi shabs .. y do u have ur self description with all m letter words. Im puzzled to bits. ur name ends with m and ur description starts with m !!

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  2. AVJanuary 27, 2013 at 3:24 AM

    Any idea about TBTS handlebar on an Enfield Classic? Am interested in functionality rather than aesthetics of course :)

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  3. UnknownJanuary 30, 2013 at 3:05 PM

    i already ve the handle that you have mentioned but i am not so clear about the end weights. Are they different for every handle or my existing stock handle weights will work with the new handle as well ??

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  4. ashuMarch 12, 2013 at 7:32 PM

    Hey where did you get the universal handle,
    am also looking for one of these

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  5. qwertyOctober 2, 2013 at 1:41 PM

    just wanted to ask that was it necessary to change clutch and accelerator wiring.reply asap

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    1. amardeepOctober 2, 2013 at 9:40 PM

      Wires were not changed. Only routes were checked to loosen the wires a bit.

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    2. qwertyOctober 2, 2013 at 10:01 PM

      and how much did it cost.

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  6. UnknownDecember 9, 2013 at 6:08 PM

    how did you fit bar end weights on this handle bar...currently RD 350 handle bar available in market does not support handle bar weights

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  7. UnknownSeptember 19, 2015 at 7:47 AM

    Hi the handle bars are available at pardesi accessories Street no 35 at naiwala Karol Bagh

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  8. gmapseeJanuary 13, 2016 at 7:51 AM

    Hi, am using classic 350. Do you think this seat works for classic 350

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  9. UnknownFebruary 17, 2016 at 4:18 PM

    can anyone help me with seat in pune area...?
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  10. UnknownNovember 28, 2016 at 1:26 PM

    Nana peth. Pawar seats

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  11. santosh MalayathMarch 16, 2017 at 4:23 PM

    Anyone please let me know where I can find seat/handle bar options in Bangalore. thanks in advance.

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  12. rajesh_raajMay 19, 2017 at 9:05 PM

    where can i get the handle bar image showing in black & chrome in banglore. pls help me in getting it. thank you.

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  13. Santosh Wagh's blogSeptember 6, 2017 at 8:27 PM

    Pawar seats are costly. U have to search. Normally 1500-3000 should be good

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  14. UnknownDecember 1, 2017 at 12:07 PM

    Hi.
    I own bullet electra ci 5s es.
    Can any one have DIY for oil change.
    Plz share

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