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Date: Apr 01, 15:51
Topic: Enfield Oil
Message: Kevin does make good sense in his article about MC oil. Have
used Spectro 10W40 in numerous bikes and have not lost an engine yet.
After breakin the Bullet feels smooth and strong with synthetic oil...great
stuff
dgoe297@aol.com
Date: Apr 02, 09:09
Topic: Enfield ownership
Message: I have owned a 5oo Enfield new since 1992 along with
several other bikes including a trike. It has not all been a bed of roses.
The gearbox was replaced in the first 2 months, I have rebuilt the engine
fully twice and replaced/upgraded parts on a regular basis. It went through
a chopper phase following a front ender when I had to replace the front
forks and now is in Cafe Racer guise. Despite the ups and downs I will
not sell it even though I have other "better", more reliable
bikes still.
Date: Apr 10, 09:56
Topic: big bore
Message: I have a '95 500 Bullett. Can I bore my cylinder to
fit a 535 piston or do I need a new cylinder?
Yes, your cylinder can be bored
to fit the 535
Subject: MESSAGE BOARD ENTRYDate: Apr 10, 15:58
Topic: want to Buy
Message: Hi I want to buy a used 350CC Kick Start
ronnie_of_ny@yahoo.com
Date: Apr 19, 10:21
Topic:
Message: I am Raju 30 yrs old 10 yrs working as
enfield mechanic i am intrested to do
any kind of work related to enfield iam an indian my mail is rajusa81@hotmail.com
Date: Apr 19, 03:41
Topic: Big end bearing
Message: I have just wrecked my engine due to neglecting the
oil feed plug rubber. Last week I found most of my floating bush big end
bearing in my oil filter!!!
Is fitting the roller bearing big end a wise choice? I need reliabilty!!!
iain@ictphotos.com
The stock big end bearing will
last indefinitely as long as the engine is properly maintained, and not
driven harder then normal. For example extended driving at wide open throttle
over a period of time will take its toll as will operating the engine
without sufficient oil. While the oil seal you mention should be looked
at occasionally, they normally last a very long time. the older bikes
use a cork seal which is more prone to failure and need routine replacement.
Date: Apr 18, 16:16
Topic: Interceptor MK 2 Petrol Tank wanted
Message: Anything considered, from one needing lots of work to
a fully restored one. I do have a restored UK tank (very rare!), if anyone
wants to do a swap/trade. Or does anyone know of a similar tank from another
bike that can be modified to fit? Thanks....John
Date: Apr 21, 12:34
Topic: How much is it worth?
Message: I am thinking about selling my husband's '00 500cc Bullet
w/sidecar, but I have no idea what might be a fair asking price. Any suggestions
or does anyone know where I might find such information?
bowmanca@hotmail.com
Does your husband know about
this?
Date: Apr 25, 10:01
Topic: machanic & clubs in Arkansas?
Message: Anyone in the NW Arkansas area who has Enfields; any
machanics nearby?
I've 2 bikes since 1980's, though you'd think I'd be knowledgable with
them
lotus@arkansas.net
Date: Apr 24, 22:32
Topic: drain plugs
Message: It's great that the rearmost drainplug is the correct
one to drain the oil, that still doesn't tell anyone what the forward
drainplug is for. Is it wrong to remove it? Does it require a separate
fill point it you do?
The forward drain plug is for
the crankcase. Normally there should not be more than a teaspoon or so
of oil in the crankcase. If you drain it, you DO NOT refill it as that
will occur when the engine starts
Date: Apr 24, 09:35
Topic: transmission oil
Message: does anyone know when the veedohl 00 grease was introduced
as the transmission lubricant? what was used prior and was the switch
made solely in the interest of oil tightness or is this a superior lubricant?
This is a very good question.
I do not know when the switch was made. I wouldn't call it a "Superior"
lubricant, but a practical one. While the modern day gearboxes do not
leak, the older ones sure did, and the Veedohl does stay where it belongs.
Date: Apr 24, 00:54
Topic: Military Conversion
Message: I am converting my 2000 500 to military spec. I am going
to paint it olive drab, put on the hybrid tires, put on crashbars, and
put on painted olive drab metal panniers. Is there anything else I should
do to really make it look like a WWII military bike? Thanks.
Date: Apr 25, 15:36
Topic: Enfield continental 1963
Message: Does anyone have a wiring diagram for the above machine.
In particilar the switching from alternator/rectifier via ignition and
lighting switches.
john.bird2@virgin.net
Date: Apr 26, 17:51
Topic: Bullet Jets at 7,000 feet
Message: I just got me 2003 Bullet and would like to know if
anyone has set one up to run well at 7,000 feet. Let me know what your
experience was and what jet sizes ended up working. Lost in Colorado hoping
for Help....
We know of one dealer at that
altitude who swears by the factory jetting
Date: Apr 27, 16:23
Topic: canadian dealers
Message: are there any canadian dealers of royal enfield?
At his time the Royal Enfield
is not sold in Canada.-If you would like to see it sold there, I would
suggest that you write to Royal Enfield at: smbajaj@anet.com
to help them understand what the size of the Canadian market is.
Date: Apr 28, 04:54
Topic: Information on Machismo Model.
Message: I wanted to know if anyone has come across fixing the
typing sound coming in the engine. I have a 2001 Model Machismo. Any help
/ comments would be great .. saiber_spy@yahoo.com
This model uses the AVL 350 engine
and was only sold in India
Date: Apr 27, 23:46
Topic: 250 Clipper
Message: Hello, I need to know how to determine the year of my
bike... is there a year chart acording to the VIN number or photo's available?
If you go to our on-line store
at www.enfieldmotorcycles.com
there is a section which will help you identify your bike.
Topic: Harley Anniversary Camping
Message: Camp on our 14 acre land during the 100th anniversary
of Harley Davidson. More details at steel1010@hotmail.com. Just 20 minutes
north of Milwaukee, WI, you can camp on our living history reenactment
of the 1836 mountain man. Complete with teepee's, large fort, covered
wagons, cantina (where food will be sold) and more, you can set up your
tent for less than anywhere else around. This is located next to a large
bar, restaurants, gas station, and five minutes to truck stop. All the
hotels and motels are filled during that time, and this is your opportunity
to secure your spot. Email Jason at steel1010@hotmail.com
for details.
Date: Apr 30, 19:19
Topic:
Message: I just took delivery of my new bullet one week ago and
thought that I might share my opinions/experience so far. I've put about
250 miles on the bike and all is going great. First. Much against the
advice of friends, family, and several dealers, I opted to go for the
kick-start only. To me, kicking my bike was part of the aesthetic that
I am going for in owning a classic bike. And to my eye, that starter just
ruins the looks of the left side of the bike. Now after a week I can say
that I not only have no regrets, but that I can't even imagine why anyone
would even bother with electric start on a bike that starts so easily.
After a day or two of getting to know the bike--when to choke, how much
throttle, etc. -- It starts for me on the first kick EVERY TIME. Even
when I've bragged about it in front of a group of people! Second, my bike
was converted to RH shift right off. It took a wee bit of getting used
to, but one should really spend a couple of days ge!
tting used to a bike before they take it out into traffic anyhow. That
aside, and having ridden Bullets equiped both ways, I have to say that
it is a darn shame that the feds require a LH shift (and all that linkage...),
as this bike shifts slick. And it gets better every day. Third. I try
to always get neutral before I come to a stop that I'm going to be at
for a while, so as not to drag the clutch. That being said, I knew that
there would be situations where I'd get stuck in traffic stopped in first
gear (for those without a bullet, these bikes are not supposed to be able
to be shifted into neutral while stopped and running). So I did an experiment
in my drive at home. I pulled up to a stop with the bike in first and
killed the engine. Then, with the clutch still in I rolled the bike forward
while applying gentle presure to the shifter in the direction of neutral
(down on a RH shift bike) My goal here was to get a "feel" for
neutral. Once I was convinved that I ha!
d it, I tried the same thing with the engine running and found that by
rolling the bike forward only a few inches, and quite slowly I might add,
I could get neutral with less effort on the shifter than is required to
make the jump from first to second. I wouldn't recomend learning this
in traffic, but I wouldn't go out into traffic without knowing this technique!
Well that's all for now. I'm afraid that if I write anymore they won't
post the message. I LOVE this motorcycle. -- Andy
Date: Apr 30, 07:17
Topic: Looking for a Bike
Message: I was recently turned on to these bikes. I love thestyling
more than anything! Does anyone know where I can find a used 500cc Classic
or Deluxe? If you do, e-mail me. Thanks!!
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