{"product_id":"royal-enfield-thunderbird-350-500-side-panel-grommet-repair-kit-888198","title":"Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 500 Side Panel Grommet Washer Boot Kit 888198","description":"\u003ch1\u003eRoyal Enfield Thunderbird 350 \u0026amp; 500 Side-Panel Grommet, Washer \u0026amp; Boot Repair Kit – 888198\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRestore secure, rattle-free mounting of the compatible Royal Enfield Thunderbird side panels with this genuine repair kit. Part number \u003cstrong\u003e888198\u003c\/strong\u003e groups the small mounting rubbers and support pieces used where the side panels locate against the motorcycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the complete factory-numbered \u003cstrong\u003eSide Panel Grommet, Washer and Boot Repair Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e for the specified Thunderbird application. It is not a painted side panel, lock kit, sticker set or single loose grommet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat This Product Is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine Royal Enfield side-panel mounting repair kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExact part number \/ MPN: \u003cstrong\u003e888198\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory description: Side Panel Grommet, Washer and Boot Repair Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsed to renew worn, hardened, split or missing side-panel mounting rubbers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for compatible Thunderbird 350 and Thunderbird 500 side panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: one repair kit as sealed and factory packed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps the side panels locate securely in their original mounting points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduces looseness, vibration and rattling caused by worn rubber supports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtects panel locating pins and mounting holes from direct metal-to-panel contact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful during side-panel replacement, restoration or lock repair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides the correct factory-numbered kit instead of unmatched generic rubber pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eConfirmed Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRoyal Enfield Model\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplication\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRequired Check\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThunderbird 350 Twinspark \/ TBTS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSide-panel mounting repair kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCatalogue or existing kit reference must be 888198\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThunderbird 500 Twinspark \/ TBTS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSide-panel mounting repair kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatch mounting points and side-panel style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThunderbird 350 NTB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRH\/LH side-panel mounting components\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVIN-specific catalogue must specify 888198\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThunderbird 500 NTB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRH\/LH side-panel mounting components\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVIN-specific catalogue must specify 888198\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExact model descriptions vary across markets. Confirm the old rubber layout, side-panel mounting points and VIN-specific catalogue before opening the package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eNot Automatically Compatible With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThunderbird X 350 or Thunderbird X 500\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic 350 or Classic 500 merely because an individual grommet looks similar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBullet, Electra, Meteor, Hunter or new Bullet 350\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHimalayan, Scram or Guerrilla models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterceptor 650, Continental GT 650 or other 650 models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModified side panels, custom battery covers or universal bodywork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSome other motorcycles can use an individual grommet with a related base number. That does not make the complete 888198 Thunderbird repair kit interchangeable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 × Genuine Royal Enfield Side Panel Grommet, Washer and Boot Repair Kit – 888198\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe factory kit groups the rubber grommets and side-panel support pieces required by the applicable Thunderbird catalogue. Contents can include the catalogue-specified grommets, side-panel washer and side-panel boot in the quantities packed for this part number. Check the sealed package and product photographs before installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eNot Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRH or LH painted side panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide-panel stickers or monograms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide-panel lock assembly or key\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement frame brackets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotorcycle wiring or battery components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTools or installation labour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoyal Enfield\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e888198\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFactory Description\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSide Panel Grommet, Washer and Boot Repair Kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePosition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRH and LH side-panel mounting area\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrimary Model Family\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThunderbird 350 and Thunderbird 500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComponent Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRubber mounting and support repair kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuantity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne kit as factory packed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Thunderbird Side-Panel Parts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eReference\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComponent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDifference\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e888198\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrommet, washer and boot repair kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThis listing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e521112\/B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndividual side-panel grommet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle service component, not the complete kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e521066\/B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndividual side-panel boot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeparate component shown in applicable catalogues\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e594500\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSide-panel washer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeparate washer shown in NTB catalogue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e594501\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpecial M6 side-panel screw\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFastener, not the rubber repair kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e888058\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSide-panel lock assembly with key\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLocking kit, sold separately\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e888160 \/ 888161\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e350\/500 side-panel sticker kits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGraphics only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen Replacement May Be Required\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide panel rattles while riding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePanel locating pins no longer sit tightly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRubber grommets are cracked, hardened, enlarged or missing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide-panel boot or washer is damaged during removal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting rubbers have collapsed or become loose with age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePanels are being replaced or restored\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncorrect generic rubber pieces were previously installed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePre-Purchase Checklist\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm the required complete kit number is 888198.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentify the exact Thunderbird 350\/500 version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare the RH and LH side-panel mounting points.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck whether you require the repair kit, painted panel, lock kit or special screw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm the frame brackets and panel pins are not bent or broken.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReview product photographs and sealed-package contents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not order for another model solely because one grommet appears similar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove each side panel using the model-specific procedure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not pull or twist the panel aggressively against hardened grommets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove old rubber pieces without damaging the mounting holes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean the mounting points and inspect them for sharp edges or corrosion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit each grommet, washer or boot in the same position and orientation as specified in the parts diagram.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use adhesive unless the workshop procedure specifically requires it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply rubber-safe lubricant only when permitted by the service procedure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlign panel pins before pressing the panel into the grommets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm the panel is secure and does not interfere with wiring, battery or airbox components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Return-Prevention Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA correctly supplied rubber repair kit is not returnable or refundable after opening, stretching, greasing, installation, marking, contamination, damage or modification. Ordering the complete Thunderbird kit for another motorcycle because one individual grommet looks similar does not make the supplied product incorrect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecord one continuous unboxing video from the sealed parcel through inspection of the label and all kit components. Report a wrong, missing or transit-damaged item within 24 hours with the video, labels, photographs and original packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1. What is Royal Enfield part 888198?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is the genuine side-panel grommet, washer and boot repair kit for compatible Thunderbird 350 and 500 models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2. Is this a painted side panel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It contains side-panel mounting and support pieces, not the painted panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e3. Does it fit Thunderbird 350?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, for applicable TBTS and NTB 350 side-panel arrangements specifying 888198.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e4. Does it fit Thunderbird 500?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, subject to the same exact-reference and mounting-layout confirmation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e5. Does it fit Thunderbird X?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo Thunderbird X compatibility is claimed without VIN-specific confirmation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e6. Does it fit Classic 350 or Classic 500?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDo not order the complete kit for a Classic solely because an individual grommet looks similar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e7. Does it fit Himalayan 411?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo complete-kit compatibility is confirmed for Himalayan 411.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e8. Does it fit Interceptor or GT 650?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Those motorcycles may use individual related grommets, but not this complete Thunderbird kit by default.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e9. Are both RH and LH mounting areas covered?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe kit services the Thunderbird side-panel mounting system. Match every component to the catalogue position before installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e10. Are four grommets included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eApplicable Thunderbird catalogues show four grommets within the repair-kit arrangement. Verify the actual sealed-package contents before fitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e11. Is the side-panel boot included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe factory description includes a boot; check the sealed kit and photographs for the exact packed quantity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e12. Is the washer included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe kit is described as including the side-panel washer. Confirm its presence during the recorded unboxing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e13. Is the special side-panel screw included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDo not assume so. Special screw 594501\/A is separately identified in the NTB catalogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e14. Is the side-panel lock included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Side-panel lock kit 888058 is a separate product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e15. Are stickers included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Thunderbird 350 and 500 sticker kits have separate references.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e16. Will this stop every side-panel rattle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt can correct looseness caused by worn mounting rubbers, but broken panel pins, locks or brackets must also be repaired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e17. Can generic grommets be substituted?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeneric pieces can have the wrong groove, hardness or dimensions. Use the specified genuine kit for confirmed applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e18. Who should install it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA motorcycle technician can install it quickly while checking the panels, locks, brackets and nearby wiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e19. Can it be returned after opening?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Correctly supplied rubber parts are not returnable after opening, stretching, greasing or installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e20. What is needed for a damage or shortage claim?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvide a continuous unboxing video, package label, photographs and original packaging within 24 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Royal Enfield","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51749414895911,"sku":"888198","price":31.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/underthehood.co.in\/products\/royal-enfield-thunderbird-350-500-side-panel-grommet-repair-kit-888198","provider":"UNDER THE HOOD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}