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Date: Aug 02, 11:16
Topic: primary drive
Message: Hi ! how is the primary drive set up ?does the transmission
have to be moved in order to tension the primary chain ?
Thank-You! bil
Date: Aug 02, 19:18
Topic: whitewalls
Message: I want wide whitewalls on my baby. Anybody know where
I can find 'em?
Anybody know a painting method that'll hold so's I can do it myself?
nathansantafe@yahoo.com
Date: Aug 02, 11:16
Topic: primary drive
Message: Hi ! how is the primary drive set up ?does the transmission
have to be moved in order to tension the primary chain ?
Thank-You! bill
Date: Aug 04, 20:41
Topic: Synthetic oil
Message: I see Mobil One has a Sythetic Oil for V-twins now.
$6.88 at Wally World. Has anyone tried a synthetic in their Enfield. I
must say, My Harley likes it a lot. militaryenfield@hotmail.com
Date: Aug 06, 10:30
Topic: High Compression Piston Upgrade
Message: Howdy folks, this is my first post... I have a 2002
Bullet and I recently bought a goldstar exhaust, 30mm Amul Carb, a high
compression piston and matching cylinder, HiPo valve springs, and Hot
Cams... I have never done anything like this before and was wondering
if anybody had experience with any of these upgrades? If you could give
me some advice it would be much appreciated, I have the Service Manual
and the CD, but if somebody knows of a better resource that would be great
too... Thanks, sc
Date: Aug 06, 02:32
Topic: Parts 1955-1960 indian chief parts
Message: I am looking for parts for my indian 700 with royal
infield engine, i am looking for carb, spedomotor, battery side covers,
and other parts i will tell when you contact me. Thank You JayDee slrookie@vib.tv
Date: Aug 05, 23:16
Topic: looking for first bike
Message: I have never owned a bike and am looking to buy. The
new deluxe model caught my eye and I was wondering if this is a good first
bike. Minimal mechanical skills so probably wouldn't do too good if she
quit on me. e-mail me. I have never owned a bike and am looking to buy.
The new deluxe model caught my eye and I was wondering if this is a good
first bike. Minimal mechanical skills so probably wouldn't do too good
if she quit on me. e-mail me. Kylecoffey1@cs.com
Date: Aug 05, 18:46
Topic: Fire Arrow parts source
Message: I have a 1956 Indian Fire Arrow (Royal Enfield Clipper
model 250cc) was wondering if engine and tranny would interchange into
this frame. Also wondering if wiring harness is close.
Date: Aug 07, 14:32
Topic: Just about everywhere...
Message: Just returned from Baghdad, Iraq (was a combat casualty).
While there, noted lots of Iraqis riding bikes. Some of my squad are avid
riders and marvelled or wondered at the variety of bikes swarming around
on the streets.Of course they all stopped when they saw a Royal Enfield
(I think a deluxe) roll on by with two passengers (no sidecar). I thought
they were amazed at the skill of the riders but come to find out that
they loved the style of the bike. All were startled when I told them they
could buy one in the states; that yes, it's an old design but pretty
reliable with care. As time passed, seemed to find more and more of them;
possibly a testiment of reliabilty? When my squad gets back, Royal Enfield
may have to supply a squad (once we figure on trim and model)..... TRAK9F@aol.com
Date: Aug 08, 18:44
Topic: Flat Track Racing
Message: dWhat ever happened to Elliot Shultz?He road a very
fast Enfield at Ascot Park during the early 60s.Won a couple of features
at that track.Bike was fastest 500 single flat tracker in its day/ dsb38@hotmail.com
Date: Aug 10, 22:21
Topic: Diesel engines.
Message: For Acthbo,
Check out < www.watsonian-squire.com > They are the Royal Enfield
importers for GB and make a diesel Bullet. Have fun. Dave pilatus@omantel.net.om
Date: Aug 10, 22:17
Topic: exellent service
Message: that nick parnell at new urban transport in albuquerque
new mexico is not only a handsome devil but a genius with a wrench. I
have had nothing but very pleasureable experences with him, both with
and without my bike. bestilltoo@msn.com
Date: Aug 12, 01:11
Topic: Front End!
Message: I have bilt a cafe racer from a 2002 ES and with the
uping in H.P and speed (just past 90mph) i would like to upgread the front
brake befor i do more to the engine. I know there is the disc brake kit
now but i would rather go a more vintage look, twin leading shoe with
an air scoop, that sort of thing!
So dose anyone know if any late model BSA, Norton, Triumph or jap stuff
will fit?
Thanks
Date: Aug 13, 11:56
Topic: Should I Buy
Message: Just \"discovered\" these machines and think
they are what the doctor ordered for an \"ol guy\" looking for
a classic bike. I have found a 99 500 Deluxe with 1300 mile for $1950
bucks. Is this a good deal?
Date: Aug 13, 17:17
Topic: cali enfields
Message: im looking for a 500cc project/donor enfield,running
or not,in cali,up to about 1k$,please include enfield in the email subject,to
much spam argh..,also any nor-cal enfield owners hit me up,cheers
Date: Aug 14, 06:39
Topic: rough idle
Message: went to start my bullet the other day after not starting
for a month and found the carb slide stuck. I removed carb, cleaned slide
with gas,reinstalled and had difficulty starting and when it did run,
would die if throttle applied. Suggestions?
I would clean the rest of the
carburetor
Date: Aug 14, 12:22
Topic: 1st time buyer
Message: Hi. I am looking for an inexpensive bike. I have ridden
before, but they were all cheaper bikes that were only a couple of hundred
dollars. I was wondering about the Enfields. I am a young guy, but I am
not really into crotch - rockets. I like the older/classic styles of these
machines. I also like the prices! Any advice would be a great help. The
pros and cons of owning an Enfield. Thank you.
gijohnny1994@msn.com
Date: Aug 18, 10:36
Topic: New Bike!
Message: I just ordered a new Bullet 500 classic, and I can't
wait to get the thing. I figure I'll spend the rest of the summer and
fall breaking it in stock and putting some miles on it, then when winter
sets in, it'll be back in the shop for an Amal 30 carb, Goldstar exhaust,
ported head... Oh, Goody! Mr. Distributor: ship that green classic on
out to Oregon just as soon as you can!
balalaikaballad@msn.com
Date: Aug 24, 17:27
Topic: wanted in nevada
Message: I need a cheap wrecked,damaged or unwanted 350 or500
donor bike for the trials conversion kit. reno hh
yardta@yahoo.com
Date: Aug 21, 23:57
Topic: New Bullet owner! Shipping suggestions?
Message: Hi gang! I guess I am a new member of this great club,
as I have just bought a really tricked out 2003 Bullet Deluxe... only
a couple of months old and 1,400 miles on the clock.
My only problem is that it is in Pennsylvania and I'm in Alabama. I've
never shipped a bike before; does anyone have a carrier recommendation?
I thought I was going with the guys at Eagle One Express... they really
seem to know what they are doing and the price is right - but they can't
get my bike to me until late October!!! I'm itching to ride long before
then. Suggesions appreciated!
oddfpe@aol.com
Date: Aug 27, 00:14
Topic: Today I am a Buleteer!
Message: The dealer told me it was ready, and I had a short day
at work today, so it was time to pick up the Bullet. After lunch, I dragooned
my wife to accompany me for an hour and a half ride in the car. The nearest
dealer to St. Louis is Interstate Motors near Rolla, about 100 miles (160
kilometers) from our home. It was a quick hour and a half on the interstate,
and after seeing the bike and posing for photos, she took the car back
home. I spent a little more time at the dealers signing papers and getting
some familiarization with the bike and break-in procedures. Remember that
hour and a half on the interstate? Not on a new Enfield! I headed out
to take the scenic route home. Here in the American midwest the farm-to-market
roads are paved and lightly traveled. Also lightly patrolled outside the
towns, but I wasn't going to be travelling at my customary speeds on
a new Bullet. I just tootled along, enjoying the bike and the scenery.
We're just approaching h!
arvest time here. Hay is rolled up in the fields and the corn (maize)
has reached it's full growth and is ripening -- the green fields are
starting to turn gold for the harvest. After about 30 miles, I noticed
that the bike was not shifting very well. Figuring that the clutch was
bedding in and the cable may have stretched I took up some of the slack
in the cable. Shifts between 3rd and 4th were just fine, I was getting
the hang of the neutral finder, but first to second and second to third
were still dubious. Sometimes everything shifted just fine, other times
the middle gears were just out of reach. Still, things went well and I
made it to the state highway with about thirty-five miles on the clock.
The speed limit was fifty-five, everyone does about sixty to sixty-five,
and I was keeping to forty-five and getting passed quite a bit. At one
point I was leading a parade of about six vehicles, so I pulled to the
shoulder of the road and let everyone by -- no point s!
lowing everyone else just because I was in no hurry! There was a patch
of rain, but just a mild drizzle. Since Enfields go through monsoons,
I didn't think it would be a problem, and it wasn't. Soon enough, the
rain was over and all that was left was some much needed coolness. After
about seventy miles, I was briefly touching fifty miles per hour. The
bike seemed to like that speed -- some of the buzziness smoothed out,
and the motor felt strong. About then, I stopped at a fast food place
for a rehydration (diet coke) break, called my wife to let her know that
I was doing fine, and adjusted the clutch cable again. As I was getting
ready to leave, a man in a pickup truck with a Harley Davidson decal pulled
up. It was worth the price of admission to see the look on his face as
the Bullet fired up on the first kick! Plus a little fancy maneuvering
leaving the parking lot for good measure. OK, I kept in in first gear,
not risking a missed shift with an audience, but !
it felt good!
Back on the road, I stayed on state highways until about the one hundred
mile mark. That was when I hopped on another county farm-to-market --
only this one was familiar. It's one of the roads my riding buddies and
I use on our breakfast rides. Now that the century mark had passed I was
beginning to ride with a little spirit. There's nothing like twisty asphalt
to put a big grin on a rider's face! It was mostly third and fourth gear
sweepers (given the way the bike was shifting, it was all third and fourth
gear), and I was beginning to feel that the Enfield was in it's element.
All too soon the suburbs arrived. That was OK -- the Bullet was feeling
familiar, and the rush hour was over. Besides, this was familiar territory
-- I knew which roads were fun in the 'burbs and which to avoid.
I arrived home after dark, about four hours after my wife. Still, I had
a fun ride, and began the break-in process right! Later, I adjusted the
clutch cable in the housing. I'm eager to see if the shifting has improved
on my next ride.
I took some photos, which I will upload after they're developed.
All I can say is, this is one fun bike! It may be -- no, it IS -- idiosyncratic
and anachronistic, but it captures the feelings that first attracted me
to motorcycling. It's simple, responsive, and I can even do the basic
adjustment and maintenance myself!
drharveys@aol.com
Date: Aug 28, 14:00
Topic: Comfort seat
Message: Anyone recommend a seat for a Bullet for comfort on
long rides?
Date: Aug 30, 19:04
Topic: RE1928
Message: Im looking for spareparts and general information for
a Royal Enfield -28 that im trying to fix... Original parts would be grate!!
Do u have some or do you know where to get it? Erik, Sweden
Date: Aug 31, 16:29
Topic: update the site
Message: maybe its a problem with my browser but as of 8/31 i
have only seen entries on the message board from 8/13. also (i'm guilty
of this as well) we should respond to questions on the board as well as
privately to the party asking the question. it makes for more useful discourse.
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