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Author Topic: Another Brit homes in on a C5  (Read 1996 times)

Rusty

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Another Brit homes in on a C5
« on: April 10, 2009, 09:41:46 AM »
Hello Guys first time poster here, and another Brit. It’s nice to find a RE forum which is so active and enthusiastic about these bikes.

My own circumstances are that for the past year I’ve been wondering whether a Bullet could be my only bike, I can’t justify two and currently own a T’Bird Sport. My local dealer has been really helpful and I’ve been able to test ride most of the iron engine and lean burn models. Whilst they’ve been great fun there’s always been things about them which I haven’t liked (never the engine though), practical stuff which would make it a pain to own so I’ve kept the T’Bird.

All that changed when I tried the 2009 Classic (C5?). How they’ve managed to iron out the niggles and yet retain the character of a Brit 500 single is beyond me. It’s a quite fantastic bike, everything does what it should do properly so you don’t find that you’re having to accommodate quirks. You can just sit back and really enjoy the engine which in my opinion is what the Bullet’s all about, even the exhaust note is just about right through the torpedo exhaust.

The T’Bird has a new owner and I have a large wad of cash which my RE dealer will soon have. He has the black and turquoise bikes in stock and will be getting the red one next week, I’m leaning towards the red but need to see it in the flesh before I decide.

Yes I’ll be trading down in terms of horsepower but trading up in terms of enjoyment. It's a different kind of motorcycling and I'm looking forward to riding Oxfordshire's back roads and country lanes at a more sedate pace. The T’Bird had more power than I ever needed.

If you haven’t test ridden the C5 yet you are in for a real treat.
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Re: Another Brit homes in on a C5
« Reply #1 on: April 10, 2009, 10:03:08 AM »
Welcome!

Please do keep us apprised of your progress toward purchase, and your impressions and enjoyment of your new bike!
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Re: Another Brit homes in on a C5
« Reply #2 on: April 10, 2009, 10:21:23 AM »
Welcome, Br. Rusty!  And, yes, please keep those letters and postcards coming, as well as pictures... in particular of the red "in the flesh" under natural light conditions if at all possible!
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Re: Another Brit homes in on a C5
« Reply #3 on: April 10, 2009, 10:32:46 AM »
Oh how enjoyable to be wheeling round those leafy lanes of Oxfordshire.
Take care not to overdo (underdo) the running in though, I'm still in the process, and I am finding it a might tedious. Dont forget the REOC.
Welcome.
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Re: Another Brit homes in on a C5
« Reply #4 on: April 10, 2009, 03:21:00 PM »
Let me add my welcome Rusty, and congratulations on your impending purchase. I too will be ordering soon.  ;)
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Re: Another Brit homes in on a C5
« Reply #5 on: April 10, 2009, 04:24:24 PM »
Rusty, Congratulations. I agree with you on trading up and down at the same time, I sold a '05 Bonneville to buy a C5, can't wait till it gets here. Let us know when you get it.
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Re: Another Brit homes in on a C5
« Reply #6 on: April 10, 2009, 05:11:51 PM »
Where are you located in Arkansas,  r80rt?
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Re: Another Brit homes in on a C5
« Reply #7 on: April 10, 2009, 05:39:48 PM »
 I'm in north central Arkansas, near Hardy on Spring river.
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Re: Another Brit homes in on a C5
« Reply #8 on: April 10, 2009, 05:49:41 PM »
I'm not too far away...Lake of the Ozarks. We may have to get together when I get my C5.
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Re: Another Brit homes in on a C5
« Reply #9 on: April 10, 2009, 06:06:56 PM »
You bet, we both have some great roads for these bikes. Maybe one day this summer we'll find a spot to meet up.
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Re: Another Brit homes in on a C5
« Reply #10 on: April 10, 2009, 06:19:42 PM »
Works for me...I'll keep in touch.
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Re: Another Brit homes in on a C5
« Reply #11 on: April 10, 2009, 07:50:15 PM »
 you guys arn't too far from the rally on the river hint hint.
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Re: Another Brit homes in on a C5
« Reply #12 on: April 10, 2009, 07:57:50 PM »
Yeah, I've been thinking about that, I did order my C5 from Interstate Motorcycles.
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Re: Another Brit homes in on a C5
« Reply #13 on: April 10, 2009, 08:05:19 PM »
Quote from: r80rt on April 10, 2009, 07:57:50 PM
Yeah, I've been thinking about that, I did order my C5 from Interstate Motorcycles.

That's where I'm ordering mine from. they're 45 miles from me.

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you guys arn't too far from the rally on the river hint hint.

I'm planning on it!  ;)
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Re: Another Brit homes in on a C5
« Reply #14 on: April 10, 2009, 08:16:11 PM »
They are about 150 miles from me, so my first ride on the C5 will be a nice one.
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