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Date: Thu Jan 1, 2004
Topic: side car
Message: If You put a side car on the military model do the saddle
bags have to be removed?
email: mepfenn@smig.net
No it will fit just fine
January 2, 2004
Topic: Mechanics in NJ or PA
Message: I just moved from florida to NJ, and garage the bike
in Philladelphia, are ther any enfield mechanics in the Philly area or
North arlington NJ area?
I need to find someone to do general maintinece, or someone to buy the
bike, since i have no mechanical skills to do the work myself. (i REEally
dont want to sell it) Please help!! Everytime i touch a bolt I over tighten
it so i give up.
email: realsculpt@hotmail.com
January 4, 2004
Topic:
Message: Are the Enfield's completely able to handle unleaded
and gasahol fuels in regards to carb gaskets, valves and seats? Aero
email: aero48@springnet1.com
As far as fuel currently sold
in the US we have had no problems with unleaded or blended fuels
Date: January 3, 2004
Topic: Looking around
Message: Hiya! I've just got the bug to look around at bikes
and after one day of research on what all is out there as far as new motorbikes,
I quickly settled on the Royal Enfield. My Dad used to ride Triumphs &
Nortons and although I don't yet completely know how to ride a motorcycle,
it's in my blood so to speak. I was initially curious about diesel motorcycles
as I would like to eventually get into making biodiesel and learn about
diesel engines and it was through that research that I was pointed at
Royal Enfields.
Today I went to the local dealer across town (I live in Lexington, KY)
and while they weren't very attentive to me, an obvious browser, they
gave me a pamphlet and some casual banter, including "our mechanic
loves to work on them".
This boils down to my question: would a 350 Bullet be a good starter bike?
Consider that I would like to perform practically all of my own maintenance
and repair, as I currently do to my car and bicycle. Is the dealer's comment
indicative of a maintenance problem? What is behind the warrenty that's
mentioned in the pamphlet?
I really enjoy the idea of a bare-bones, minimalist classic.
email: aerialp@yahoo.com
The 350 is a fine bike, but it
should be noted that if you intend to modify the engine with "speed
parts" in the future there are many more available for the 500cc.
The warranty is for 12 months or 9,000 miles and covers most everyting
except wear items like tyres etc.
Date: January 6, 2004
Topic: 500 mile check-up
Message: I had my 2004 Bullet Military in for its 500 mile service
and check-up last week. No problems found according to the dealer. The
shifter now works very well with shifts being crisp and positive. I've
logged in another 100+ miles and oil loss continues to decrease. Gas mileage
has settled in at around 70 mpg with regular gas. Still no complaints
and I'm still one happy Bulleteer!
John
email: gunsmith@academicplanet.com
Date: January 5, 2004
Topic: Need for speed?
Message: Noted that the RE can max out 70-75 MPH but not recomended
for long periods; rather 55-60 MPH is rec cruising speeding. Any possiblities
that RE will upgrade their system to at least match the speed limit for
safety? I know that riding a freeway on such a bike is not ideal but may
be neccesary. Can't imagine drastic engineering revisions to make it happen
but could be wrong.
email: TRAK9F@aol.com
While 70-75mph is the speed limit
on the vast majority of freeways you are correct it is not recommended
for long periods of time. Personlly I think htat driving a Bullet at 55-60
on a freeway is not a good idea since others are traveling faster. The
bike can be made to go faster by the owner with a few modifications. But.....the
bike is what it is. It is not meant to travel the super-slab, but rather
on secondary roads where you can enjoy riding at a slower pace.
Date: January 8, 2004
Topic: Tires
Message: I am ordering a classic 500ES in the spring. I have
already bought the repair manual CD to be ready for it. What is the largest
tire size the Bullet will take? I had a BSA 650 of similar weight and
wheelbase and ran 3.50 front, 4.00 rear. Will these size tires change
the gear ratio and top end?
email: seacruz@frontiernet.net
Date: January 10, 2004
Topic: oil line trouble
Message: my bike is a 2003 es 500 and i only have a bout 1000
miles on it. The oil line that runs from the heads to the base of the
motor keeps breaking at the base, were the line connects to the fitting.
its happen twice in the last 150 miles. i just wanted to know if this
has happen to any one else.
email: focistang@earthlink.net
Date: January 12, 2004
Topic: New Website
Message: I just want to invite everyone to visit my Bullet website
at http://rebullet.tripod.com.
I've tried to put up some good stuff and links to other good stuff (including
this website). There is also a message board you can post to. Help me
get the message board going.
Thanks,
John
email: gunsmith@academicplanet.com
Date: January 17, 2004
Subject: MESSAGE BOARD ENTRY
Topic: enfield bullet
Message: dear sir,
i am from india and own a 74' 350cc std bullet.it pulls out a rough 18
bhp.are after market performance head and cams available for the above
motor.if yes what will be the cost and performance output.also i require
a new fork which can take some thrashing.advice.
regards,
rohit.
email: msrohit@rediffmail.com
Date: January 19, 2004
Subject: MESSAGE BOARD ENTRY
Topic: rear tire
Message: Is there any problem putting a wider tire on the rear
of my new bullit,also what is the widest that will work with the stock
rim.
email: janetb291@netzero.com
Date: January 20, 2004
Topic: Keeping up
Message: Have 6000 miles on my '99 500 Bullet. Went on a 650
mile weekend trip through the hills in S. Indiana last Sept. perfect ride
for the bullet. My 4 friends, 2003 Shadow, 86 Kow" 850 and 69 Bonnie
(these must have been very fast in "69), and '81 R10 BMW kind of
laughed at me, but they could no loose me in the hills and curves. The
torque is nice at low speeds. The shifter did hang up a few times with
all the shifting and the vibration loosened up a few bolts and broke the
turn signal brackets , all repaired at the overnight camp ground . If
you do not like to attract a crowd at every gas stop, lunch stop or camp
ground, do not tour on a Bullet. I think I sold 2 Bullets for DRS in 3
days. Will be going an another trip in 2004, 1200 miles but there will
be a lot of high speed 70mph roads so have aquired an R80/t BMW. A great
tourer but booooring compared to the Bullet.
Date: January 20, 2004
Topic: Cool factor
Message: Well I bought a 2001 kick start model back in November;
it's white with a black solo seat. I've been enjoying it immensely. I've
done a fair amount of work on it but the only thing it really needed was
an oil change, clutch cable adjustment, and replacing of the rubber boot
that connects the carb to the cylinder intake.
Everywhere I go people stop to check out the bike. If it is parked I have
seen several people gather around it, talking about it. At stoplights
people point at it from cars that are next to me. Everyone at work who
rides asks about it. Yesterday, while I was walking back to my bike, I
saw a hiptster woman taking pictures of it. Then someone else walked past
while I was getting on it and said, "wow, that is a cool bike!".
Strangers taking pictures of my motorcycle, compliments galore, all kinds
of questions, now that is some fun stuff.
Nobody EVER asked questions about my Yamaha.
So get your Bullet NOW before EVERYONE has one. :)
Date: January 21, 2004
Topic: Buying Used Enfield Bullet
Message: Hi,
I want to buy Used Enfeild Bullet in India. Can anyone provide some Tips
on buying.
email: sudipsarkar@rediffmail.com
Date: January 12, 2004
Topic: Enfield Rallies - Southeast USA?
Message: Are there any rallies or gatherings for RE's in the
Southeast USA? I'd love to get together with other RE enthusiasts for
some fun, and to see what folk are doing with their bikes.
Thanks!
-Duane.
email: duane_rowland@hotmail.com
Date: January 22, 2004
Topic:
Message: HI I HAVE A 350, 89 I BELIEVE WITH A PACCO CARB ON IT
DOES ANYONE KNOW WHAT SIZE OR NUMBER MIKUNI WOULD WORK GOOD ON IT.THANKS
FOR ANY HELP YOU CAN GIVE STEVE
email: stephenboyle@comcast.net
Date: January 22, 2004
Topic: RE owners in NY southern Tier
Message: Hello
I am considering a 500 Delux es and would like to meet other owners in
the Binghamton area to discuss thier bikes/ rides.
Date: January 25, 2004
Topic:
Message: i am looking for a sidecar for a 500 military..i live
in canada in the toronto area...my email address is winhara@hotmail.com
Date: January 25, 2004
Topic: Web address...
Message: I've received a couple of complaints that folks can't
find my website. It is http://rebullet.tripod.com.
Be sure your browser doesn't stick the "www" in there or you
will get an error message saying the website can't be found.
email: gunsmith@academicplanet.com
Date: January 29, 2004
Topic: Bullet 500 "ES"
Message: I'm enamoured with the bike shown on this site a a "Custom
Model" then "Electric Start". This shows a solo seat 500.
Is the bike shown anything more than a green Electric Start Bullet with
a different seat or is there more to it.
I've tried studying pictures of both side by side and see that maybe there
are different signal and tail lites.
Is the solo seat bike shown sold as shown? If it is a kit, is there a
single part number that gets you that look? Can you tell me how much the
kit retails for?
Thanks-
Future NJ owner.
email: EAlsberg@DTCC.COM
The bike you refer to has a "Deluxe"
solo seat. A 7" Tri-Bar headlight, bullet turn signals, a Deluxe
front license plate and an alternate taillight. All of those items are
accessories and can be seen at www.enfieldmotorcycles.com in our on-line
store
Date: January 29, 2004
Message: Is there someplace online that I can view the available
colors of both the Classic and Deluxe?
email: EAlsberg@DTCC.COM
Date: February 2, 2004
Topic: ***BIKERS HEAR THIS ***
Message: Hey all you biker's if there is one bike that stands
apart from the crowd .its a bullet . it may be no harley but listen its
thump , its Roar ...pure power .
any of you interested in a biking Excursion around South India or info
about this , or if just wanna meet a Wild biker in india just mail me
.@
Akshay_raj@bikers.com
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