Royal Enfield has a very strong fan base in India, and almost all models from Royal Enfield motorcycles provide a very good foundation for customisations. As such, the aftermarket support for Royal Enfield motorcycles are second to none in India.
Thanks to the massive aftermarket support, it is very easy to end up with the wrong modifications and accessories. As such, here are the top 5 common mistakes new Royal Enfield users make while modifying their motorcycles.
One of the hallmarks of Royal Enfield motorcycles is its ‘thump’ from the exhaust. Though the newer models are a lot more silent, there are many cheap aftermarket exhausts that can make an obnoxiously loud noise.
While these cheap aftermarket exhausts make loud noises, they can affect the performance and fuel efficiency of the motorcycle. To make matters worse, prolonged usage of these exhausts can even damage the powertrain.
This is probably one of the more dangerous modifications many new Royal Enfield users make. While replacing the spoke wheels with alloy wheels may sound good, there are many poorly made, cheap alloy wheels that can do more harm than good.
These cheap alloy wheels are not only heavy and affect the ride quality but they also affect the performance and handling of the motorcycle. In fact, some of them are soo poorly made that they can crack at any time.
Many new Royal Enfield users unnecessarily replace their stock handlebars with cheap aftermarket handlebars. These handlebars are not only uncomfortable but they also tend to break very easily.
Royal Enfield bikes come with a wide variety of aftermarket headlamps. However, some of the cheaper aftermarket headlights not only tend to throw light all over the road and blind the oncoming traffic but some of them even produce less light than the stock ones.
Leg guards are a very important safety accessory as they protect the legs to a very good extent in case of an accident. However, there are some cheaper quality leg guards that can do the exact opposite of its purpose.
By avoiding all the above-listed modifications, not only you can make your new Royal Enfield motorcycle run trouble-free for longer but you can also save plenty of money as well.
