Author Topic: Hey guys. (Read 771 times)

r80rt · « **on:** January 21, 2013, 08:47:47 AM »

Hey guys, I thought I'd stick my head back in and see if I got rocks thrown at me. Things are finally looking up, and I may start sniffing around for a C5 Military to replace my long gone and lamented red beauty.
Cheers, Dan

ace.cafe · « **Reply #1 on:** January 21, 2013, 08:54:30 AM »

Hi Danny!

Nice to see you back.
Some new models are coming too.
Good time to be looking for an Enfield.

r80rt · « **Reply #2 on:** January 21, 2013, 09:14:49 AM »

Thanks ACE, are you still bulding monsters? I haven't kept up to speed, I'm sure you have someting interesting in the shed.

Ducati Scotty · « **Reply #3 on:** January 21, 2013, 10:06:32 AM »

The return! Welcome back! Glad to hear you're feeling better. Are you back working or still on early retirement? I think I'm going to get on o' them big ok' 1925 Harley seats for my bike. Might be good for you, I hear they are super comfy. I'll keep you informed. Heck, maybe I'll loan it to you if you get another C5 and want to try it.

Oh, and someone mentioned a red C5 with low miles for sale here recently.

Scott

ace.cafe · « **Reply #4 on:** January 21, 2013, 10:56:36 AM »

Quote from: r80rt on January 21, 2013, 09:14:49 AM

Thanks ACE, are you still bulding monsters? I haven't kept up to speed, I'm sure you have someting interesting in the shed.

Hi,
Yup. I have been working on some higher power stuff for the Iron Barrel Fireball builds.
AND, we're working on a UCE kit now too!
A lot of hurdles to overcome, but we are slowly progressing toward the goal.

r80rt · « **Reply #5 on:** January 21, 2013, 10:58:15 AM »

Hey Scotty, I'm not going to be working again, but I can walk a lot better. I'm still a long way from riding on the street, but I think I'll get there. That big seat sounds like just the ticket for comfort, I'll keep my eyes open for your review of it. If I go for a C5 again, as much as I loved the red, this time it'll be a military, no more bending over to polish chrome for me.

REpozer · « **Reply #6 on:** January 21, 2013, 12:18:58 PM »

I would never throw rocks at you. Might pretend to.

Yes, wish I purchased a "military RE" for ez of up keep too.

barenekd · « **Reply #7 on:** January 21, 2013, 12:58:37 PM »

Hey, Dan,
Welcome back! I hope the back is cured!
Bare

bob bezin · « **Reply #8 on:** January 21, 2013, 01:49:38 PM »

welcome home dan!

r80rt · « **Reply #9 on:** January 21, 2013, 02:32:59 PM »

REpozer, bareneked,bob bezin
Thanks for the welcome, I'm not sure if I'll get back on a street bike or not, but the disire is still there pretty strong. I thought I could stay away, but it's in the blood

GSS · « **Reply #10 on:** January 21, 2013, 02:34:13 PM »

Dan,
Welcome back! It is nice to hear that your back is better!

GSS

r80rt · « **Reply #11 on:** January 21, 2013, 02:59:39 PM »

Thank ya sir!

GlennF · « **Reply #12 on:** January 21, 2013, 05:20:00 PM »

The word is fitting a better seat and aftermarket Hagon shocks to the C5 do wonders for the back comfort.

That said, i would still not go off the pavement with back issues.

r80rt · « **Reply #13 on:** January 21, 2013, 06:01:06 PM »

On the pavement I'd be an obstacle, weird as it sounds, all my riding is off pavement now. I have a very light trail bike with good suspension that takes fair care of me on dirt roads. I'm ride slow and stop a lot, but I still get to get a short ride in on occasion. It's the only way I stay sane.

Laugh if you will, but this is my mount these days, at 25-30 mph on dirt roads it makes me grin with out killing me in the process.

motorat · « **Reply #14 on:** January 21, 2013, 06:38:14 PM »

those are wonderful bikes.
i have thought aout getting one for a few years now.

r80rt · « **Reply #15 on:** January 21, 2013, 06:46:12 PM »

Yeah, it's a two wheeled Jeep

. Way slower than a Royal Enfield, even at 150lbs lighter than a C5 it's all I all I want to hold up.

Ducati Scotty · « **Reply #16 on:** January 21, 2013, 07:35:52 PM »

Lots of nice super motors on the market these days. Small, light, great in the street with forgiving suspension.

Scott

r80rt · « **Reply #17 on:** January 21, 2013, 07:43:33 PM »

I've been thinking about something like that, I really need to stay under 300 lbs but most motards are just to tall.

Ducati Scotty · « **Reply #18 on:** January 21, 2013, 08:24:42 PM »

Pretty easy to lower, new dig bones, cut springs and move the spacer in the fork.

Scott

boggy · « **Reply #19 on:** January 22, 2013, 08:48:29 AM »

Quote from: r80rt on January 21, 2013, 06:01:06 PM

Laugh if you will...

Who would laugh at mean machine like that!? That thing kicks ass. XT250, right?

I've been thinking about a light, dual sport as well. I'm not looking to cross any deserts or spend all day in the whoopties... just some nice, leisurely trail/dirt riding to go some places the street tires won't take me.

r80rt · « **Reply #20 on:** January 22, 2013, 09:02:50 AM »

Hey boggy, it's a TW200, the lighest lowest trail bike I could find. I was actually looking for a Honda trail 90 when I found it. It's great for the stop and smell the roses crowd.

GreenMachine · « **Reply #21 on:** January 22, 2013, 09:05:34 AM »

I was riding a 2010 yamaha 250 dirt bike over the summer and it was great as a offroad bike...I thought it handled fantastic, great suspension and and had enough power for the basic trail riding that I was doing. I thougt they came in a street model but not sure how that would fare. Riding tall in the saddle has its advantages.

Ducati Scotty · « **Reply #22 on:** January 22, 2013, 12:58:04 PM »

Dare I speak the Heresey of the TU250X? Small and light for sure.

Scott

r80rt · « **Reply #23 on:** January 22, 2013, 01:07:26 PM »

Quote from: GreenMachine on January 22, 2013, 09:05:34 AM

I was riding a 2010 yamaha 250 dirt bike over the summer and it was great as a offroad bike...I thought it handled fantastic, great suspension and and had enough power for the basic trail riding that I was doing. I thougt they came in a street model but not sure how that would fare. Riding tall in the saddle has its advantages.

Sounds like you had a good summer, you can see why this trail bike works for me.

r80rt · « **Reply #24 on:** January 22, 2013, 01:10:16 PM »

Quote from: Ducati Scotty on January 22, 2013, 12:58:04 PM

Dare I speak the Heresey of the TU250X? Small and light for sure.

Scott

The TU250 is really on my radar, it's the most interesting thing I've found, But it's not a C5. I think I may just need to forget what I want, and ride what I can. At least I can say I had a Royal Enfield C5

Ducati Scotty · « **Reply #25 on:** January 22, 2013, 01:19:53 PM »

It's a very nice bike. Not quite as elegant as the C5 and the cylinder really needs to be upright, not slanted forward. Still, nice bike and if it's lower/lighter/mor comfy, why not?

Looked at the Boulevard S40? Totally different genre but nice bike and very low CG.

Scott

r80rt · « **Reply #26 on:** January 22, 2013, 02:01:11 PM »

I had a S40 a few years ago, it was a ton of fun, but no way can I do the cruiser sitting position. If it didn't have forward controls I'd jump on it.

Ducati Scotty · « **Reply #27 on:** January 22, 2013, 03:10:59 PM »

Yeah, the S40 and Rebel both have ridiculously forward controls. Might be another point for the TU 250, less forward pegs than the RE.

Scott

GlennF · « **Reply #28 on:** January 22, 2013, 03:42:24 PM »

You could always restore one of these ...

Lane · « **Reply #29 on:** January 25, 2013, 09:58:32 PM »

Good to hear from you again! I had a yam for a while, think they are pretty good. Def ride what you can/want!

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