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Topic: break in procedures
Message: i cheated a bit on my break in. i kept it under 50 for
the first 450 miles. then ran it hard from then on felt guilty but i couldn't
help meself). after 2300 miles i can detect no ill effects. valves and
rings seal well enough when warm that i can stand on the kick start lever.
however you choose to break it in you do so at your own risk if you dont
follow the instructions. is your need for speed worse than your fear of
guilt?
email: w.k.bridgeman@worldnet.att.net
Of course we highly reccomend
that you follow the breakin instructions. The purpose is to allow all
of the various moving parts to "mate" with each other. When
they are new they create extra friction and heat while they are breaking
in. If there is one thing that is most important it is to vary your speeds
and not drive at one speed for long. When you back off of the throttle,
extra oil gets thrown to the underside of the piston lubricating the piston
and piston pin. As for "driving it hard" let me repeat what
we tell our customers. A stock Enfield will go 70-75mph wide open.as you
know, no machine can be run at wide open throttle for too long. The Enfield
is meant to cruise at 55-60mph and is not a good freeway bike.
Topic: new enfield forum
Message: There is a new forum that you may like to visit. http://forums.delphiforums.com/Enfield1/start
It is a delphi forum and you will need to sign in or enroll to post messages,
but the whole thing is free. Come visit, add your thought and suggestions
on how to make it a better place. Thanks.
david brown
Topic: Cruise speed
Message: What is the best cruise speed for a 500? Looking for
a simple bike...this may well be it.
email: skysailor_@hotmail.com
The Enfield cruises best at 55-60mph,
see an earlier post on this subject
Topic: Enjoying my Bullet
Message: Have been riding since the early 60's. Started on Brittish
machines, and quit road riding on BMW in 1989. Wanted to get back on a
classic "thumper", but didn't want the expense and hassle of
a restoration. Bought a new 500 kickstart
and I've found the perfect retro bike for me. Some impressions:
1. These are genuine motorcycles from the mid-50's. They are not just
made to look old. They were designed before freeways, and thus are best
enjoyed on the 2 lanes at 60 - 65 mph max.
2. They start out rough as cobs, but with a gentle break-in (an absolute
requirement)start rewarding the rider around 800 miles with one kick starts,
stronger acceleration, smooth clutch, and crisp, positive shifts.
3. Carry a bottle of Loctite Blue, and check all critical nuts after each
ride for the first 1,000 miles. And enjoy motorcycling the way it was
before the advent of the crotch rocket.
Couldn't have said it better
myself
Topic: Mechanic In Texas
Message: I live in Austin,TX and just recently bought a restored
'65 Bullet and am going to be needing a steady mechanic. If anyone knows
of one in the Austin area PLEASE email me or call me at 512-656-1075.
Thanks.
email: kent@pipesplus.com
Topic: Want to buy a bullet at Hyderabad
Message: Hi i am at hyderabad ,want to buy a pre-1995 model bullet
,right shift,somebody please suggest me ! my mobile 9849536539. I m Vinod.
email: vinod_achanta@hotmail.com
Topic: Bullets in California
Message: I live in California and am interested in buying a Bullet
500 Classic. However, they are not C.A.R.B. certified. I know newer Enfields
are in California, and would like to hear how others got their Enfields
registered here.
email: mike_f@mminternet.com
Topic: Enfield vs Ural
Message: Hi, I love the posts on this message board. I am seriously
looking at buying a bike with a sidecar. I hav eit narowed down to a Ural
or a Royal Enfield, (my local dealer, Bullseyes Bikes in Excelsior MN
has a nice white one). I have not had either model up to 55 mph yet. The
post s on thi smessage board have been very helpful about what to expect
from the Enfields. Anybody out there with a 500cc Bullet and sidecar that
share their experiences with me? I plan to use the bike around the Mpls-St
Paul MN area with the occassional trip to west central Wiscon, (rolling
hills, some with steep grades). These forays into Wisconsin will bea bout
400+ miles round trip for the bike, myself and passengers. I want to be
able to bring along my two sons, (aged 4 and 10) and I know that there
are issues with passeger footpeg location on the RH side with the sidecar
attached. Everything about the bikre I like. I ahve been biking since
I was 14 years old, have owned a few Triumphs, one Norton, one HD FLH
full dress and currently a Ducati Paso. I'd liek to hear if anyone on
this board has any experience, (either owning or knows of an owner of
a Ural) with the Ural motorcyles. Your experiences about your Enfield
and the Cozy Sidecar are appreciated. Thanks!
email: mike@cdcopyonline.com
Topic: The enfield is a legend
Message: I'm a new entry into the higly populated Royal Enfield
worshippers club.Born and brought up in India,the sight of an Enfield
had always been commonplace.But since I rode the bike recently,i cant
think of even dreaming of another bike.It is a real miracle and i can
affirm it has been the most enduring bike in Indias history.way to go
enfield,way to go!
email: johnmathew81@yahoo.com
Topic: Oil Pump
Message: Wanted. Someone who needs a H.O.oilpump, as I have an
extra one. Dave Goetz
email: dgoe297@aol.com
Topic: Who manufacturs
Message: Who and what quality is this bike.
I am not intrested in something like what is comming out of USSR that
lokes like a BMW.
Topic: Gear Shift
Message: The initial stiffness does go away & rapidly turns
into sloppiness due to wear on the external linkages and the plastic bushes.
I have ridden right side shift bikes in India and my own left side shift
in Australia and they are both the same. Ok - maybe the conversion adds
a little slop but if you are used to "modern bike" you will
find that a right side shift is a dangerous pain in the arse (possibly
even illegal ?).
Once I my bike was broken in, the biggest source of disappointment was
the gear change. While I don't normally do produce endorsements, I eventually
ended up buying the miracle clutch kit and the shift bushing from Enfield
USA. All problems were solved and it is well worth the money (even if
you are buying in Aussie dollars). It still doesn't shift like a Jap bike
but it is a 100% improvement - more like an early BMW. I guess the improvement
depends on how far out your original clutch is. The trick for young player's
here is getting the alternator stator alignment correct again ...
While you've got the primary cover off you might as well fit the heaver
clutch springs, the clutch rod thrust bearing and the quiet run primary
change tensioner. All fairly cheap.
General notes on clutch & gear shifting. The linkage are exposed to
road grime - make an effort to keep them clean. Change the primary drive
oil regularly it does make a difference - I use auto trans fluid because
it is cheap. Make sure the primary drive chain tension is correct. I have
used a lot of different gear box oils to no real effect. I have had the
hard facing on the end of the clutch rod chip off which has caused the
rod's end to distort and require frequent adjustment - rod was replaced.
Pull this rod out and grease regularly especially if you hear a squeaking
with the clutch pulled in (watch for the ball bearing !). I have had the
clutch cable snap where the cable nubbin fits into the lever. Replaced
this with a higher quality cable but I now put a drop of oil here when
lubing the cables - do the brake cable as well. Cable lube tool is also
well worth the money.
email: martin.girschik@woodside.com.au
Topic: Buying Used Enfield
Message: I live in Victoria Canada I am looking Used 350cc or
500cc Bullet If you have one please let me know
email: idhatt@shaw.ca
Topic: CA emissions to be US standard?
Message: Found this article on the AMA website.
http://www.amadirectlink.com/legisltn/releases/G01032.asp
It says that the EPA are adopting the California emission standards for
new bike nationwide. i.e. no new Enfields in the US after 2006 or 2008
for "small manufacturers".
Is this still on the books now that Bush II is dismantling the EPA?
Is Enfield going to add emission control gubbins or are they going to
drop the US market?
yrs, on an Enfield India seat on an Ariel 350
Somewhere in California
email: alastair@redhunter.com
Topic: wanted! 250 suoer 5 transmission
Message: i am looking for a complete transmission for my 1961
royal enfield 250 super 5 any information would be great thank-you
email: brokenspokes@sprint.ca
Topic: WHERE ID THE SPARK GO??
Message: hAVE A 2002 500 BULLET, RECENTLY PURCHASED. bIKE HAS
18000 MILES. hAD A COUPLE OF NICE RIDES, BUT NOW BIKE IS ACTING LIKE NO
SPARK GETTING THROUGH. aLL ELECTRICS W0RK (REMOVED/CHARGED BATTERY) BUT
DEFINITELY ACTS LIKE NO SPARK. All suggestions appreciated!!
email: dulcimer321@hotmail.com
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