Date: Sept 28, 2004
Topic:
Message: bike has the standard exhaust leak at the head. have a tailpipe expander but it is just too big. in fact all the ones i have been able to find for sale are too big. does anyone know where and from who i can buy an expander or will i need to just grind down the one i have. it would need to be smaller than 1 and 3/8"
email: w.k.bridgeman@worldnet.att.net
NAPA makes one. Also you can try some high temperature silicone and a cooling ring.
Date: Sept 28, 2004
Topic: Croat Boy
Message: Hallo,i just descoverd this site.My English is not good but i try.I have a Enfild 500cc in great position for a 2year i i love that bike much.When i drive tru the my City everyone is staring at me like i am devil!!!He is pass 33450 kilometer and he looks like he is new.Who whant's to contact me he can at g_style_floor@hotmail.com. By...
email: g_style_floor@hotmail.com
Date: September 28, 2004
Topic: Forums
Message: Anyone know of any good Royal Enfield Forums? I tried the delphi forum someone posted but it's no longer avaiable.
email: pstewart123@cox.net
Date: Sept 26, 2004
Topic: Used/Restore Royal Enfields
Message: Im llokingto buy a used or restore project roayl enfield. I never see too many on ebay and when i browse the web the search resluts are few and far between. Any help here...? thanks
email: tjcarlyon2@yahoo.com
Date: Sept 21, 2004
Topic: Hardtail Bobber
Message: I've been looking into building a triumph bobber for some time. i recently saw a royal enfield 500 and started thinking that one of these might make a good starting place rather than a triumph. can anyone tell me if the tail of the bullet is a bolt on unit? does anyone know of any good examples of enfield choppers/bobbers? any weld on hardtails availabe out there anywhere?
thanks for the help.
email: vtwinton@yahoo.com
Date: Sept 19, 2004
Topic: Bike race competition
Message: Hello, Plz tell me, In India, where bike contests going on.
email: max_studioworks@hotmail.com
Date: Sept 16, 2004
Topic: 5 speed trans
Message: hello, I read in the newsletter that the 2005 bullet will have the 5 speed transmission, my question is would you be able to buy a 5 speed trans and install it in a 2001 or 2002 bullet
email: tomthick@msn.com
It is all but impossible to install the new 5-speed in an older 4-speed bike. The new 5-speeds uses a different engine crankcase which would require replacement in addition to the transmission
Date: Sept 16, 2004
Topic: 535 kit
Message: Hello, What is the compression ratio with the 535 kit? Are there alloy 535 barrels available? Blueprinted? I wish to pull 18 tooth countershaft with 2003 500 Bullet. Love my bike! Thanks to Guy @ Sun Valley Service Center
email: steamengine29@aol.com
I believe that stock 535 piston raises the compression ratio about one point to 7.5:1
Alloy 535 Barrels are indeed available and are a good modification. They really dissipate the heat! yes we can have them Blueprinted. With a 535 modification an 18 tooth sprocket is a good choice
Date: Sept 16, 2004
Topic: RE in Madison, Wi
Message: Hi,
Any RE riders in Madison area. I just got a bullet 500!
email: rajat@stat.wisc.edu
Date: Sept 15, 2004
Topic: need bull 500 second hand
Message: hi i live in canada surrey BC
can some 1 tell me how can i get bull 500 & if some 1 wants to sell pl contact
email: sandhu22g@yahoo.com
Date: Sept 15, 2004
Topic: Royal Enfield in canada
Message: is there any 1 wana sell RE 500 or 350 pl contact really intrested in buying
email: sandhu22g@yahoo.com
Date: Sept 15, 2004
Topic: Noisy Forks
Message: I ride an old (1992) Royal Enfield 350 imported when new into Mexico. This is THE country for Enfields with lots of empty, winding roads through the mountains and pretty towns to visit.
My town (Tequisquiapan) has lots of cobbled roads and the front forks of the bike have started making a loud metallic clunking on the rebound. I have dismantled the forks at least six times, trying all kinds of ideas including fitting a rubber buffer above the top valve nut. All in vain. Am I doomed to living with noisy forks or do one of you have a technical solution? Yes, there is sufficient oil in the forks.
Pete in Mexico
email: nevett@tequis.com.mx
Date: Sept 15, 2004
Topic: Bullet 500
Message: I am considering purchasing a 1998 Bullet 500 for $1500. It is in good shape and has 2970 miles on it. Is this a good buy? I don't have any experience with Enfields but I do like this bike. Thanks in advance for your advice.
Nicolas
email: npopper@vvm.com
Date: Sept 14, 2004
Topic: Front End Shimmy
Message: I would like to know why my 2003 Bullet has a shimmy in the front end. Checked spokes and they seem ok. The dealer said the tire might have lost its bead (unlikely). It usually happens at 35mph and not at other speeds. Help.
Greg in Ohio
email: hourglassline@hotmail.com
Try balancing the tire, also make sure that the front tire is "round"
Date: Sept 9, 2004
Topic: Royal Enfields in Canada
Message: Is there anybody in the country who still imports these things?
Andrew
email: apacan@hotmail.com
Date: Sept 6, 2004
Topic:
Message: What should the output of the alternator be? With the engine reving at idle I only get 12.45 v and the same with the regulator disconnected. I have had one new batt. go bad and the new one only reads 12.16 after a good ride.
It is a 2000 Mil. kick only.
Thanks
Doug
email: douglasmojo@aol.com
You should see at least 13-14 volts at 2,000rpms at the battery
Date: Sept 6, 2004
Topic: tail light
Message: I have a 03 deluxe and all of a sudden, the tail lights don't work, both running and brake. it is a USA model with 400 miles. any suggestions?
email: tmperkins13@aol.com
check the ground wire located behind the taillight and the wiring harness inside the rear fender
Date: Sept 6, 2004
Topic: imports
Message: Hi....
I was in India for over a year and purchased a 2003 Royal Enfield 350cc Machismo. I love it.... loved it so much I had it shipped back to the U.S. Unfortunately, I did not do the research on importing new bikes into the country. I thought it would be fine. The customs officials are having a problem with the bike not having EPA and DOT stickers on the bike frame!! They said if it did not have appropriate documentation, such as the stickers or a letter from a U.S. representative the bike would have to be abondoned. I understand that you can make some modifications to the bike in order to make it EPA compliant, but who do I go to? I live in Seattle, Washington..... can anyone help me or give me any suggestions!!??
email: rudy@rlfoto.com
Unfortunately there is nothing that you can do. In order to do the correct modifications from the standpoint of the US government, the cost is greater than the cost of the bike itself. This is not only due to the large number of parts which would be needed, but mostly due to the fees charged by government authorized modification companies. The US importer cannot write any sort of letter since the bike does not meet US standards for safety or Emissions.
Date: Sept 5, 2004
Topic:
Message: I am thinking of getting a deluxe 500 for some time now. I have owed a number of bikes since I began riding 30 years back at the tender age of 10. I really like a lot about this bike. I am curious about the Message Boards true feelings on these bikes. QC, Power, resale, fit, finish etc. I see it as more a conversion piece with folks on the road but lttle more, or am I reading this wrong?? If there is anyone in New Mexico(or anywhere in the US) that has one of these interesting pieces of history in a classic or delux 500cc model that is either fond of it or hates it & would like to get rid of it, please email me with your honest ownership opinions.
Thanks
Rich Pellegrino
Albuquerque, NM
email: rpellegrino@ikon.com
Date: Sept 4, 2004
Topic: Looks Great
Message: I really like the styling of all the Royal Enfields, especially the military model.I also like their simplicity of design & high MPG. I hope to get one someday.
email: Duster340727@aol.com
Date: Sept 3, 2004
Topic: diesel
Message: I am looking to purchase a new or used diesel motorcycle. I live in Seattle, but I am willing to travel to find the right bike.
email: gorbow@safeco.com
Topic : West Coast Reunion
