Natraj Royal Enfield
On the left side of NH8 in Gurgaon is your trusted Motoradd Werkstatt . On right side of NH8 in the old Gurgaon you still have Royal Motorcycles. However what do you do in case your cruiser gives up on the NH8. In that case the only option that you are left with is Natraj Royal Enfield. The place looks like a typical roadside rig with four brick walls, bamboos supporting a flex banner and an assortment of unmade Enfields. The proximity of crematorium and the dead Bullets in the shed might seem like an inauspicious omen to some. Though pushing your Bullet to any other nearby mechanic might lead to more inauspicious results. Better stay and you might still have your ride ready for the road.
Location of Natraj Royal Enfield
As you are travelling on NH8 from IFFCO chowk towards Crowne Plaza, on your left you'll pass road leading to leisure valley. Cross the road and immediately you'll see a lot of cars on your left side. Slow down and turn left into the opening leading to those shops and you'll find the Natraj Auto Shop. It is a very strategic location given the habit of our Bullets breaking down in the middle of nowhere. Though middle of nowhere also means that complex parts will not be available so easily.
For location I give it 6/10
For location I give it 6/10
Locality of Natraj Royal Enfield
There was not much around except a busy highway before. The place is now slowly evolving and currently has its own set of car mechanics, bike and car washing place, a local dhaba and a wheel alignment shop. Since the whole setup is on an unauthorised piece of land there is no saying how long and how much more this place will prosper.
For locality I give it 5/10
For locality I give it 5/10
Overall knowledge of Natraj Royal Enfield
Praveen the owner of this place has got enough knowledge to sort out your day to day problems. I would however not recommend this place for major breakdowns.
For knowledge I give it 7/10
Praveen the owner of this place has got enough knowledge to sort out your day to day problems. I would however not recommend this place for major breakdowns.
For knowledge I give it 7/10Care and ownership at Natraj Royal Enfield
You have to be extra careful at this place about your ride. The people here have a rough way of showing their love. I had twice had to replace my battery belts because it was yanked with such genuine passion that it broke. Once my battery lock was hammered close resulting in a permanent lock that no thief could pry open. The fact that even my key failed at opening it resulted in me buying a new lock. Electrical wiring are done so dexterously that in figuring out how many more electrical points have gone wrong you might blow a fuse.
For care and ownership I give it 5/10
You have to be extra careful at this place about your ride. The people here have a rough way of showing their love. I had twice had to replace my battery belts because it was yanked with such genuine passion that it broke. Once my battery lock was hammered close resulting in a permanent lock that no thief could pry open. The fact that even my key failed at opening it resulted in me buying a new lock. Electrical wiring are done so dexterously that in figuring out how many more electrical points have gone wrong you might blow a fuse.
For care and ownership I give it 5/10Sophistication at Natraj Royal Enfield
What do you think?
For sophistication I give it 5/10
What do you think?
For sophistication I give it 5/10Overall ease at Natraj Royal Enfield
You can get Bullet servicing washing waxing and lubing in one place. That is a distinctive benefit. For major parts and repairs you might have to wait while the parts are sourced.
For overall ease I give it 6/10
You can get Bullet servicing washing waxing and lubing in one place. That is a distinctive benefit. For major parts and repairs you might have to wait while the parts are sourced.
For overall ease I give it 6/10
Genuine parts at Natraj Royal Enfield
I have had issues with the quality of parts here from brake shoe to engine oil. The local brake shoe that was provided failed within one month of use. After servicing he used an unnamed concoction instead of the regular Motul engine oil. He also kept asking me to go for servicing every 2000 kms and once at 1500 kms. Since then I stopped getting my servicing done at this place. Once he replaced my battery with a battery that everyone says should never be used on an enfield.
For genuine parts I give it 4/10
For genuine parts I give it 4/10
Variety/Innovative parts at Natraj Royal Enfield
The setup is too small to have even genuine parts. So innovative parts are bound to be inconspicuous.
For variety I give it 4/10
For variety I give it 4/10
Rates at Natraj Royal Enfield
Rates are quite inconsistent. They have considerably inflated since I started adding expensive aftermarket products on my Bull. To the point that he charged me 600 rs. for a teflon coating. Which would be quite reasonable. However by teflon coating he only meant rubbing the paint with rubbing compound and then glazing it with local polish.
For rates I give it 5/10
For rates I give it 5/10
Timing at Natraj Royal Enfield
Natraj Royal Enfield is open on all days of the week.
For timing I give it 9/10
For timing I give it 9/10
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