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.
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
My advice for those who have half mind in modifying their Bullets is, “Go ahead and do it”. You will love it.
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Arun Thomas KB
Founder and CEO, Bikes4Sale.in
hey much appreciated that you took out time to write for others who are looking for some kind of modification, and nice work with your bullet, i had 2 bullets in past and planning to buy a third one, though either i keep my bike to orignal without a pin size change or i change everything except engine and chasis. anyways once again thanks on bealf of all bullet lovers and enthuisiast.
Hi,
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…
Where can i get modifications done in Punjab ?
I want to modify my Thunderbird to machismo. Please advise me if it is worth going for that.
Wanted to just change the tank and head lamp with Machismo.
Please advise.
Gud job , But the prices are wayyyyyyy to expensive . Do contact us for any spares and accessories. we deal in RE Custom jobs , accessories and spare parts , Infact the labor is Way too high ,, WE do this job for max labor 1000 and the swing arm is for 1200 for chrome plated and black is for 900. Rest cheers for the new look ..
Hi Sagar! Could you provide details of how to contact you. I am looking at buying a used Enfield and getting a custom job done.
Email me asap.
Ashish
Hi Sagar! Could you provide details of how to contact you. I am looking at buying a used Enfield and getting a custom job done.
Email me at the earliest
Ashish
Hi,
Are you in Bangalore? Could you give me your contatc details?
I need to do the paint job and platting my bullet.
Regards,
Daniel
I own a 350cc bullet electra 2004 model..Im planning 2 modify my machene in to some thing very cachy..I live in Ernakulam, kerala..do give ur sugetions..
can i have ur contact details…because i have a bullet which i want to get it modified…
Rambo is for 3400 . the seat is for 900 . cp mudguard for 2000 goldie for 900 ( customised ) 1500 max ,
Sagar I have a Machismo to be modified can you provide your email? If you are from bangalore then good if not I will have to find someone else.
Samir
I want to custom my bullet can u give me address of seller which sell the custom bike part …..
I am an Automobile engg. so I want to do it in my way……
hey arun thomas kb how r u i have plans to modifie my electra bullet please let me know if salim is a good for modifieing bullets
Dear Arun
All this job can be done in Delhi for Rs. 12000-14000 max
Your mechanic has cheated you ….
the work is nice , labour and spares prices are to heavy , in one word you are cheated by your machanic
Dear friends,
kindly advice me to do some affordable modification on my RE classic 350cc ..
Thanking you,
Dileep