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April 1, 2002 at 21:53:34
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Topic: Dig the scoot...
Message: Any one
have any cool enfield screensavers
like the od green model w/a sidecar...
or anything I'm not choosie...
Thanks Ray...
Actually we
are just releasing a WAY COOL Enfield screen saver. It can be
downloaded for free at http://www.enfieldmotorcycles.com/scrnsaverSetup.exe
At this time we only have the screen saver available for PC's and not
Mac's
April 5, 2002 at 13:31:20
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Message: I'd like to say Royal Enfield is a "state of art"
in terms of motorbike.
I knew Royal Enfield twenty years ago with my brother£§s 51
model which could not be restored because at that time importation was
prohibited in my country, then it was very difficult to find its genuine
parts. Last March, 3rd , I got shocked when I was reading "Cycle
World Magazine" and I saw an ad that showed the Bullet model. I got
very happy about it.The same bike, the same model, no changes in fifty
years.It was exactly the way I hoped. Harley has changed, BMW has changed,
Norton has changed, Triumph has changed. Royal Enfield has not because
it is a lovely genuine British motorcycle. God save the Queen!
I£§d like you to send me the history of the Royal Enfield and
I£§d also like to know how I can buy one in Brazil.
April 6, 2002 at 13:46:38
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Message: my most favorite bike was a triumph tiger love these bikes!
what is freeway-top speed, special maintenance needs, reliabiliy thanks
Freeway speed is 70-75 mph wide open. A much better
speed is 55-60mph. The
bikes have survived this long because of their reliability. they do require
some "tinkering" such as adjusting valves, adjusting the cahin
etc.
Sunday, April 7, 2002 at 19:15:58
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Topic: California
Message: In California, we defy the laws of physics, and manage to
make small engines extract more polutants from a gallon of gas than it
contains. (Official Goverment Position.) Because of this, we are denied
the pleasures of
owning many small engines. Is there any chance that modern technology,
(Bribery,etc.) may make it possible to sell the Enfield here in the forseeable
future?
Although bribery has become a popular sport most
governmant official have no
sense of humor in this regard. The Royal Enfield factory is in control
of
whether or not they will approach the California market. The most effective
thing you could do is to e-mail them. Their site is www.royalenfield.com
Sunday, April 7, 2002
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Message: At 39 years of age, I'd been contemplating re-entering the
motorcycle world, but I could not make up my mind on what type (dirt,
dual-purpose, street). Then Easter Sunday I mentioned this ongoing dilema
to my brother and he brought out his Cycle World 2002 buyer's guide and
pointed out the Royal Enfields and said Here is what you need". I
had never heard of this make and I was immediately attracted to its style.
He went on to tell me what he knew about them. He then flipped to the
color advert. British racing green, tan solo seat and "pedestrian
splitter". I was sold! After a few nights of literally dreaming of
that beauty, I drove down to the BMW of Fort Worth dealership and checked
them out. They had a black classic 350, a black classic 500, a white deluxe
(I think) 500, and a custom trials. I had to have my initial vision however,and
after an hour or so of soul searching, I put down a deposit on a British
racing green (with tan solo seat) 500 classic ES. I will !
be calling tomorrow and checking to see if this order was completed. He
said it would take about seven days for it to arrive once ordered and
if available. They then will prep it, put about thirty miles on it, tweak
it and then it will be mine. I am then to bring it back at 500 miles and
they will go over it again and tweak it further. I've read all the message
board archives and am prepared and looking forward to the maintenance
end of ownership. I will not be making any modifications (except the seat)
for quite some time and I am anxious to get intimately aquainted with
this "stock" machine. Even at this moderate price, this is a
major purchase for me and I am more than a little aprehensive about incurring
this debt, but somehow I feel the joy this bike is sure to provide will
outweigh my "debt doubts". If anyone has any comments or suggestions
for a soon-to-be Royal Enfield owner, please do at PerforminGorman@webtv.net
April 6, 2002
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Topic: Bullet ES in picture in Cycle World magazine
Message: I saw the photo in Cycle World 2002 buyers guide, page 29
and cannot find the same bike on the website?? Please send any info as
to where I can get this info. Thanks Sam
The bike in the advertisements is a green Classic
Model. It has about $400
worth of accessories installed on it.
Tuesday, April 9, 2002
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Topic: Bullet + 4 months
Message: Well, it's now been nearly 4 months since the "new arrival",
Bullet 500 ES. Just about getting run-in now and things are all "sweetening"
nicely. I'm in the UK and using the machine almost exclusively for leisure
purposes and boy, am I having fun. I just love this machine. I wish to
upgrade a couple of things, like a less restrictive exhaust which makes
the right noises, Re-jet carb accordingly and possibly a Boyer ignition
for steadier tick-over and pick-up. But I should wait till we're out of
warranty I guess. I have been asked by the Royal Enfield Owners Club to
set up a Surrey (UK) division, so anyone from these parts should contact
me through roym@meincken.freeserve.co.uk
Enjoy your Enfield. Ride Safe.
Greetings from England.
Roy
April 10, 2002
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Topic: Wisconsin's got a new Enfield shop
Message: You guys
have some first-rate folks out here selling your bikes. Today I went to
a new dealership that just got going with Enfields, S-K Service in Hatley,
Wis, just E of Wausau on hwy 29.... yes this sounds like a plug I'm sure
but I was impressed with the way these guys introduced me to these bikes,
great time talking etc about Brit bikes, Enfield history, he used to be
a dealer for the original Enfield back in the 60s. Lively shop w/ a couple
Enfields (new&used) and MANY other bikes to choose from (first time
I've ever seen a brand-new Triumph!). Anybody from north/east/central
Wisconsin reading this oughta give these guys a try! In a few months I'll
be another of their Enfield customers.... just a little while longer,
just another thousand bucks, I'll be there, at last......I'll have my
350.
Adam - bulldog@cvol.net
April 9, 2002
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Topic: Tests
Message: Is there any place I can read road test on these bikes?
Are the any good for touring are the realiable enough?
Most dealers
will let you test ride a demo bike. these bikes are ridden all
over the world and are very reliable
April 11, 2002
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Topic: Interested in reliability
Message: I've talked to a few fellows around here about different
motorcycles (I'm interested in buying my first bike) and two or three
said if you like to fix things get a Royal Enfield. I remember these bikes
in the early and late sixties and they were good scooters. I am not interested
in shelling out the cost of a new pickup to buy a Harley. I am interested
in reliability because of time constraints on my part. Let me know, if
I have been misinformed or not. At present I am interested in the Enfield
500 classic. I would be touring approximately 1200 to 2000 miles per year
one way. The rest of the time it would be a commute bike to work and back.
The Royal
Enfield is a great bike for your described use!! The bikes are very
reliable, but like all things using 1955 technology, they do require
maintenance and adjusting. They are simpler than your home lawn mower
and can
be worked on by the average person. If tinkering is "fun" to
you the Enfield
is a perfect choice.
April 12, 2002
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Topic: Knee Pad Removal
Message: I like the chrome Deluxe models, but not the rubber knee
pads. How hard are they to remove? Are they glued on? Is the tank chomed
underneth? I've seen pics off another site where someone replaced the
entire fuel tank with the Alloy Tank. But that seems quite extreme to
just get rid of a couple of bits of rubber.
The knee pads
on the Deluxe and Military models are firmly screwed onto the
petrol tank. It is a different tank from the one on the Classic models
because of this feature. When you remove the rubber pads you are left
with a
nut like object which is welded on the tank. You can do what you are
suggesting if you are willing to fill in over the attainment points and
repaint that area. The entire tank is chromed first and then masked off
and
painted. A problem is that the chrome is roughened up underneath the paint
so
that it will adhere properly.
April 17, 2002
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Topic: 1953 Indian
Message: I am trying
to track down the history on a 1953 Enfield Indian. Does anyone know a
good ...FREE...source to track this info down?!?!?!
Thursday, April 18, 2002
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Topic: Battery Relocation
Message:
Does anyone have some pics of a successful Battery Relocation? I have
purchased the battery relocator and coil relocator and will be adapting
these kits to my 1995 Enfield Bullet. I would like any input or possibly
pictures. Thanks.
Scott
April 18, 2002
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Topic: Model Pricing?
Message: I went over to the UK site to check out pics of the Clubman
model. Any word on US availability and pricing?
The Clubbman
modles are currently in stock and available in the US. Any Royal
Enfield dealer can get one for you. If they are unable to answer any
questions you may have, feel free to call us at 800-201-7472
April 19, 2002
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Message: I'm 6"1" and live in the woods. Is an RE 500 Classic
too small for me and how is it on rough roads and high altitude (7500').
I'm told the 350 would lack power at altitude. Also, is the Cozy hack
hard for a user to put on and take off?
I am 6' and
"full-figured" and find that the 500cc is more than adequate
for
me. It excels on rough roads (remember this was the first motorcycle designed
with a swing arm frame). At 7,500 feet a simple main jet change should
put
the engines air/fuel mixture right where it belongs. The Cozy sidecar
is
fairly easy to take on and off. I estimate that it can be done in about
30
minutes (after you've done it once before, since the first time is always
longer.
Sunday, April 21, 2002
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Topic: body type
Message: Can you get the bike in the ad? This is trhe one with solo
seat,and front fender name bracket.
Bill
The Green
bike in the ad is a Green Classic model with a couple of
aftermarket accessories added such as the solo seat. Everything on the
bike
is available from your nearest Enfield dealer.
April 20, 2002
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Topic: 350 or 500???
Message: Seeing that the horsepower difference between the 350 and
500 is so small, would I be better off with the 350 for around town driving?
I'm not a long distance rider so I'm leaning towards the 350. Right now
all I have to ride is a 100cc Kaw and the 350 seems to be the best choice.
I love the vintage look and the bikes look first rate. All I have to do
now is convince my wife that she wants an Enfield.......
As far as
the bikies themselves go they are almost identical. The frame,
transmission, wheels are the same fro the 350 to the 500, the engine is
different as you noted. They both are great for around town, but the 500
is
better for highway use.
April 22, 2002
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Topic: 1963 500 sports twin
Message: Don't know how to go about finding out how much to sell for
if I decide to do that. Thanks for the help. 1963 500 Sports Twin Royal
Enfield
April 24, 2002
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Topic: Royal Enfield 3-wheel bicycle
Message: Trying to find a price for a 3-wheel bike with large seat.
Please help.
Mattye
April 25, 2002 at 04:53:15
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Topic: Dragging Clutch Fixed but damaged.
Message: Follow on to message posted in february regarding a
dragging clutch.
A quick strip and inspection found that the inner metal plate had been
installed back to front
and the covex inner part of the plate was rubbing on the rear of the sprocket.
This had been that way since new the previous owner having tried to repair
the
problem with a couple of new clutch plates had missed the incorectly installed
metal plate
The problem was fixed simply by re-installing them metal plate correctly.
Unfortunatley the rivited fiber friction pads on the sprocket have been
worked loose
by the incorectly installed plate.
Does anyone know if these fiber plates are available as a part or does
the whole
sprocket require replacing.
Mal Forster Geelong Australia
April 26, 2002 at 14:20:44
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Topic: enfield350
Message: does anyone know how i can import a enfield350 from
india (i have family over there who have one i can have)
April 27, 2002 at 08:06:52
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Message: i have family over in india how can i find about importing
an old Enfield to England. please can someone help.
April 26, 2002 at 20:56:46
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Topic: I'm going to see one!!!
Message: By the time this message is posted I'll have seen an
Enfield at a local dealer. I can't wait and I'm sure it'll live up to
my expectations. I live in a rural area and am not lucky enough to be
able to see many of the good old bikes. I'll post again after I see it!!!!!
April 27, 2002 at 15:53:53
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Topic: Sidecars
Message: Where can I find a sidecar. I am going to buy a bike
for my wife so she can ride with me and think the side car would be good
for her.
Russ
Honolulu,HI
April 29, 2002 at 22:34:52
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Topic: Prescott, Az
Message: I just purchased a slightly used Bullet to ride in Arizona.
I visit Precott everyother Wednesday as a salesman and want to ride Wednesday
Night. Anyone available May 15. I hang out down town. Anyone want to show
me their bike May 1. Thanks, Bruce
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