Royal Enfield Thunderbird Twinspark 2010 Owner's manual

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FOREWORD

Congratulations on your choice of the Thunderbird TwinSpark. Your motorcycle represents a breakthrough in engineering
technology. It’s Unit Construction Engine delivers greater power and torque, while brand new ergonomics ensure
enhanced comfort and safety. Aesthetics have also been refined, resulting in a sleeker, more aerodynamic profile while
preserving the classic lines of the Thunderbird.

This manual is designed to give you complete control over your bike. It contains important information on efficient
operation and maintenance. We’ve also put in tips on riding safely, as well as some suggestions as to how you can
enhance your motorcycling experience.

Your safety is of prime concern to us and we urge you to be a responsible biker.Please make a careful selection of
riding gear in accordance with your application, style and weather conditionswhich will go a long way in providing you
with a feeling of confidence that goes on to enhance the riding and ownership pleasure that comes with this and every
other Royal Enfield machine.Also pleaseensure the same for your pillion rideras well. Respect the rules of the
Roadand ride safely.

Best of all, your Thunderbird TwinSpark automatically makes you a member of the legendary Royal Enfield community.
You can locate your nearest club or sign up for the next big ride at www.royalenfield.com

Enjoy the Trip!

We request you to carefully read the terms and conditions of warranty and other useful information given in this manual
before you begin to cruise on your Thunderbird TwinSpark.

Royal Enfield, Tiruvottiyur High Road, Tiruvottiyur, Chennai-600019. Phone: [phone], Fax: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail] Website: www.royalenfield.com

SERVICE HEADQUARTERS

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NOTICE

All information in this manual is based on the latest product information available at the time of
publication. Due to continues improvements or other changes, there may be discrepan cies
between information in this manual and your vehicle. Royal Enfield reserves the right to make
product cha nges at any time without prior notice and without incurrin g any obligation to
make same or similar changes to vehicles previously built or sold.

All images shown are for reference only and to explain. They need not to be exactly the same
on the model you own. Technical specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

“© Copyright 2006 Royal Enfield. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual shall be copied,
distributed or otherwise dealt, without the express permission in writing of Royal Enfield.

Part No. 580589/b /Qty. 500/Oct. ‘10

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CONTENTS

Personal and vehicle information..............4

Free service record..................................5

Specificat ions.......................................... 6

Safety Definitions.....................................9

Safe and happy riding...........................10

Vehicle ident ification numbers...............11

Location of key parts.............................12

Operation of controls............................16

Pre-Operat iona l Checks........................22

Running in............................................ 23

Start ing..................................................24

Gear Shifting, Riding & Stopping...........26

Parkin g..................................................27

Tools & First aid kit.................................28

Periodical maintenance chart...................29

Recommended lubricants......................31

Do it yourself.........................................32

Wash in g procedure...............................42

Storage precautions................................43

Long trip precau tions.............................. 45

Caring for Mileage................................46

Wiring diagram......................................48

Trouble shooting....................................49

Warrant y terms and conditions.............56

Emi ssion Warranty.................................58

All india Road Signs...............................63

Regional & Area Offices........................64

Log Book...............................................65

Free Service coupons.............................68

Paid Service/Maintenance Record......... 77

No tes.....................................................85

ANNEXURES

Vehicle Installation Form

Pre-Delivery Inspection Report

Bike Installation Confirmation By Cutomer

Form 22

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PERSONAL & VEHICLE INFORMATION

Name

Door No./Street

Locality

City State Pi n

Contact Nos. Res: Off: Mobile : Email :

Engine No. Battery No.

Frame No. Battery make

Reg. No. Licence No.

Date of Sale Valid till dt.

Model Key No.:

Tyre make Colour

Sold by Dealer Code

Vehicle Installation Form (VIF) No.

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FREE SERVICE RECORD

It is our endeavour to provide excellent service to your Thunderbird Twinspark at all times.
Towards this we provide four free services at specific Intervals.

Please avail these services at the specified time, in any of the Royal Enfiel d Deale rships /
Authorised service centres nearest to you and as a token of satisfactory services, kindly return
the free service coupon duly filled in and signed, to the service outlet.

Availing the free services in the specified time is a prerequisite to warranty consideration.

The cost of fuel, oil, grease etc. used for free service is chargeable to the customer.

1ST Service 4th Service2nd Service 3rd Service
Date of Service
Kms Covered
Servicing
Dealer’s Name
Address

Note :

service is carried out.

Please ensure that the free service details are recorded in this sheet immediately after the

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SPECIFICATIONS

Engine and Engine systems

Engine Type..................4 Stroke, air cooled,

...................................single cylinder

Bore............................70mm

Stroke..........................90mm

Swept volume...............346cc

Compression ratio........8.5:1

Max Torque @ rpm....... 28 Nm @4000 rpm

Idle rpm.......................1050±200 rpm

Starting........................E’Start

Air filter element...........Paper element

Carburettor..................Ucal - BS 29

Lubrication...................Wet Sump

...................................pressure lubrication

Engine oil capacity......... 2.75 lits

Engine oil grade...........Motul 3000 4T Plus

...................................15W 50 API SL Grade

Cooling.......................Natural air flow

Transmission

Clutch.........................Wet multiplate (6plates)

Primary drive................3/8” Duplex chain

...................................& sprocket

Primary ratio.................2.15 : 1

Gear box.....................Constant mesh 5 Speed

Gear ratio.................1st- 3.06 : 1

...............................2nd- 2.01 : 1

................................3rd- 1.52 : 1

................................4th- 1.21 : 1

................................5th- 1 : 1

Secondary drive...........5/8” Chain & Sprocket

Secondary ratio............2.53 : 1

Drive Chain links..........100 L

F.D. Sprocket................15 T

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SPECIFICATIONS

Chassis

Frame..........................Tu bular

Suspension : Front...... Telescopic, hydraulic

...................................damping, Stroke 130 mm

Rear........ Swing arm with

...................................gas shock absorbers

Fr. Fork oil capacity..... 265 cc+ 2.5 cc per

...................................limb assy

Front fork oil make.....

........................................Royal E nfield Fo rk Oil

Brakes : Front..... Hydraulic 280 mm

...................................ventilated disc

Rear....... Foot operated 153 mm

...................................single lead, internal

...................................ex pan din g

Brake Oil Capacity..... 60ml

Brake Oil Grade......... DOT 3 or DOT 4

Tyre size : Front...... 3.25´´ ×19´´

...................................- 4PR/6PR

Rear....... 3.5´´ ×19´´

...................................- 4PR/6PR

1F Gr ad e Gab r i el /

Tyre pressure

Solo : Front..... 1.41 kg/cm2 (20psi)

Rear....... 2.11kg/cm2 (30psi)

With Pillion : Front..... 1.54 kg/cm2 (22psi)

Rear....... 2.25 kg/cm2 (32psi)

Steering lock................In built

Fuel tank capacity....... 13.5 litres (MIN)

Reserve.......................2 litres

Electricals

Gene ration.................

Phase

System.........................12V - DC

Ignitio n.......................Digital Dual spark

...................................Ignition TCI System

Battery..........................12V - 14AH

Spark plug...................Mico-WR5DC - 1 No.

...................................Bosch-UR5DC - 1 No.

Alternator AC-3

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SPECIFICATIONS

Spark plug gap........... 0.7 to 0.8 mm

Head lamp..................12V, 35 / 35W

Tail lamp.....................12V, 5W

Brake lamp..................12V, 21W

Speedometer lamp...... 12V, 3.4W - 1 No.

Hi beam indicator........ 12V, 1.7W

Neutral lamp Tell tale.. 12V, 1.7W - 1 No.

Turn Signal Tell Tale..... 12V, 1.7W - 2 Nos.

Turn signal..................12V, 10W - 2 Nos.

Ho r n...........................12V DC

Starter Motor..............0.7KW



Values given above are for your guidance only.



In view of continuous improvements being done on our products, the specifications are likely to
change without prior notice.

Halogen bulb

Weights

Kerb weight.................182 Kgs.

Max. pay load.............168 Kgs.

Dimensions

Length.........................2120 mm

Width...........................780 mm

Height..........................1080 mm

Wheel base...................1370 mm

Ground clearance......... 135 mm

Saddle height...............750mm

Performance

Max. speed...................120 Km/hr

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SAFETY DEFINITIONS

The information given under the titles : Warning, Caution and Note are for your safety and for
the care and safety to your motorcycle and others. Please read these carefully and if disregarded
may result in injury to yourself or others and damages to the motorcycle.

Warning :

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation. Disregarding this message may result in injury to
rider or other persons.

C a u t i o n :

This message if disregarded may result in damage to the vehicle.

N o t e :

Indicates important and useful messages for clear understanding.

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SAFE AND HAPPY RIDING

Riding dress



A proper riding apparel

N o t e :



A light coloured shirt enables greater visibility
to other road users especially during nights.

C a u t i o n :



Loose clothing may get caught on moving
parts of your motor-cycle.



A pair of riding boots or shoes.



Soft leather gloves.



Goggles or spectacles to safe guard eyes.



An ISI certified helmet. Affix light reflecting
strips of stickers at the front and rear.

Sitting posture

Correct sitting posture is a pre-requisite for stable
and safe riding :



Sit Straight with your shoulders completely
relaxed.



Keep your elbows close to your body.



Keep your toes in straight ahead direction.



Slightly press the petrol tank with the knees.



Hold the handle grip close to its inner end.



Look extensively, including rear view mirror,
without turning the head.

Braking



Use both front and rear brakes together
for maximum braking efficiency.

Warning :



Applying any one of the brakes suddenly may
cause the vehicle to skid.



The hydraulic disc brake, fitted on your
Thu nderbird Twinspark requires very less
effor t an d h i g h e f f o r t o r su dde n
application may lock the wheel. Please use
utm o s t c a u ti o n whil e ap p l y i ng t he
hydraulic disc brake.



Whi l e ridi n g on w e t o r ba d r o a d
conditions use brakes cautiously.

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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS

Frame Number

Punched on steering head tube RH side.

Engine Number

Punched on top of the engine LH side.

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LOCATION OF KEY PARTS

1 2 3 4 5 6

N

8

7

1. Trip meter knob

2. Spe edometer

3. High beam indicator

4. Neutral indicator

5. RPM meter

6. Fuel Gauge

7. Turn signal indicator RH

8. Turn signal indicator LH

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LOCATION OF KEY PARTS

2

1

1. Clutch lever

2. Head lamp dimmer switch

3. Turn signal switch

4. Handle bar

3

10

5. Head light switch

6. Ignition Kill switch

7. Front brake lever

8. Throttle control

4 5

6

7

8

9

9. E-Start Button

10. Horn button

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LOCATION OF KEY PARTS

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1. Rear Trafficator

2. Side panel RH

3. Side panel lock

4. C arb ure tor

5. Fuel tank

1

14

2 3 456

1213

11

6. Fuel tank cap

7. Fro nt Trafficator

8. Head light

9. Front number plate

10. Steering lock

7

8

9

10

11. Hor n

12. Rear brake pedal

13. Kick Starter lever

14. Silencer

15. Rear number plate

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LOCATION OF KEY PARTS

1. Fuel tap

2. Side panel LH

3. Side panel lock

4. Seat

5. Side handle

1 2 3 4 5 6

11

12

10

6. Pillion back rest

7. Tail lamp

8. Pillion foot rest

9. Side Stand

10. Center Stand

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8

11. Rider foldable foot rest

12. Gear shift lever

7

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OPERATION OF CONTROLS

Ignition switch

OF F

ON

Electric Start Switch

Depress gently to start Engine

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OPERATION OF CONTROLS

Ignition Stop switch

OF F

ON

Head light switch

OF F

Pilot ON

Head lamp ON

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OPERATION OF CONTROLS

Dimmer switch

High beam

Low beam

Day Flash

Turn signal switch

Left turn signal ON

OFF (Push to Cancel)

Right turn signal ON