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Club House => Chatter => Topic started by: guest7 on January 10, 2012, 05:59:15 PM
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(http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/381750_206233936137807_165773990183802_419097_340107779_n.jpg)
Very pretty
GC
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Hope so - at MZ prices, don't think so.
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It's a blindingly good job.
Seat and rear mudguard - lovely
Tail light - nice
Wheels - really very nice indeed
Sidepanels - sweet
Exhaust - yum
Yokes and clocks - spot on.
Would comment on the carb but it appears to be missing :D
Can't remember the last time I saw a production caff racer this good looking.
GC
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It's a blindingly good job.
Seat and rear mudguard - lovely
Tail light - nice
Wheels - really very nice indeed
Sidepanels - sweet
Exhaust - yum
Yokes and clocks - spot on.
Would comment on the carb but it appears to be missing :D
Can't remember the last time I saw a production caff racer this good looking.
GC
Motor??????????????
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Motor??????????????
It looks like the new EFI Enfield motor to me.
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Back in 2008 they made this, there were some roadtests but I don't know if it was ever put into full production. Very nice looking bike, better than their standard cafe racer.
(http://motorbike-search-engine.co.uk/2008_bikes/Electra_Sportsman_XR3.jpg)
Enfield 500 Electra Sportsman XR
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Motor??????????????
It looks like the new EFI Enfield motor to me.
I just wanted GC's comments on it. ;)
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A lovely looking thing, a Continental GT for today?
Let's just hope if it has five speed box it's better than the one fitted to the original.
More pics at:
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/auto-expo-2012/113815-royal-enfield-auto-expo-2012-a.html
(apologies for the cut and paste, I've never been good with hyperlinks...)
John.
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Well it is fairly obviously the new motor but it has way more of a classic look to it than an XBR, SRX or even the SR500. To be honest the fact that it's an RE motor is the one thing that will excuse its lacklustre performance (but brilliant economy so it's said). If it's as well put together as they say then it seems like a great bike.
Some people over on the 'Iron and Air' facebook page are saying things like "Looks good! But way too slow." For sure a fire breathing lump would make it a dream bike, but as it is I'm sure most of us would enjoy this bike enormously.
Overall I think it's bloody lovely.
(http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/auto-expo-2012/866469d1325940621t-royal-enfield-auto-expo-2012-royal-enfield_autoexpo2012-17.jpg)
GC
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A lovely looking thing, a Continental GT for today?
Let's just hope if it has five speed box it's better than the one fitted to the original.
More pics at:
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/auto-expo-2012/113815-royal-enfield-auto-expo-2012-a.html
(apologies for the cut and paste, I've never been good with hyperlinks...)
John.
It looks like a 5 speed box, they are meant to be pretty good and can be converted back to right hand change quite easily.
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Wow beautiful bike :)
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A lovely looking thing, a Continental GT for today?
Let's just hope if it has five speed box it's better than the one fitted to the original.
Apparently the easiest cure was to just put a 4 speed cluster back in, the cases having been used for that in the first place. it was just RE's bodged attempt to squeeze in another gear that caused problems. No real relation to this bike though eh? (thank goodness ;))
GC
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I think they are bound to make this.
While the disc brake makes absolute sense the rest screams "dressing up" at me though. I hope I'm wrong but I think even the EFI motor will be in self destruct mode unless tuned for speeds well below the point at which those tyres and bars will be required. Price will be interesting, if it's meant to be ridden it should be less than a Triumph Thruxton?
Andy
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An old washer woman who has undergone triple bypass dressed up out of Ann Summers.
I shall not comment further.
Steffan
Did that sound bitter??? Be honest now.....
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Mind you, you could buy this, remove the engine, shoehorn in a pokier lump and have a hoot of a caff racer on your hands ;)
(For a lot less than a Hyde Harrier or Tonkin Typhoon)
GC
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...I think even the EFI motor will be in self destruct mode unless tuned for speeds well below the point at which those tyres and bars will be required.
You dolt! ;) Clip ons are important at speed, but more vital when stationary outside the chip shop... everyone knows that. I'm just sorry they have omitted the equally vital chequered flag tape around the fork legs.
GC
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...I think even the EFI motor will be in self destruct mode unless tuned for speeds well below the point at which those tyres and bars will be required.
You dolt! ;) Clip ons are important at speed, but vital when stationary outside the chip shop... everyone knows that. I'm just sorry they have omitted the equally vital chequered flag tape around the fork legs.
GC
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love it.
very sweet indeed.
(tho I do prefer carbs I think)
An old washer woman who has undergone triple bypass dressed up out of Ann Summers.
I shall not comment further.
Steffan
Did that sound bitter??? Be honest now.....
Haaahahahahaha!! Very good mate!
a
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...I think even the EFI motor will be in self destruct mode unless tuned for speeds well below the point at which those tyres and bars will be required.
You dolt! ;) Clip ons are important at speed, but more vital when stationary outside the chip shop... everyone knows that. I'm just sorry they have omitted the equally vital chequered flag tape around the fork legs.
GC
Would the "Clip-ons outsde the chippy" be an attempt to meet ladies of a certain age? Given the age range involved I would suggest a cardigan with the slogan "I bought the complete works of Glen Miller and SAGA gave me free cruise tickets for life" crocheted in the back might be more effective and slightly cheaper. I would also refer the Gentleman to my rant on Triumphs!
;D ;D ;D
Andy
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Is it possible to boost the engine ?
Turbo compressor ?
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Is it possible to boost the engine ?
Turbo compressor ?
Arkwrights brush.
If you head over to the REOC etc. they will indeed tell you how to fit new rockers, bore it out to 565cc, fit a bigger carb, make the exhaust louder etc. The result will be a 40 HP output through a crank and bearings designed for 18 before the Indian metalurgists got to work reducing costs to meet Indian needs. So, open the whole lot, fit a new crank, better bearings, new oil lines and a cooler. Actually, save a bit of time, fit a Harley or Triumph motor. Then of course you'll find the forks flex and the head races don't want to play, so get the grinder and welding gear out. Except of course it's really a feather bed frame you want so why not just buy one. The wheels of course need matching to new tyres to gain brakes that go with the power and while you are at it you might was well paint the tank black and do a gold logo on it even it close up it says Harfield or Triton.
You are now light of many hours, many pounds, have a bike with insurance details that say 18 HP and a 40 HP motor and performance like a less reliable Thruxton or SRX. 18 HP Enfields are fun but there is IMHO no point treating them like mechano trying to get that Goldstar or Vellocette. Buy the real thing and live with classic needs, get the Enfield and enjoy the feel of real 1950's riding at 55 mph or get the modern copy and gain a mix of both worlds. If you want 180 mph get a Hayabusa.
Andy
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Absolutely brilliant Andy ;D
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Very funny :) we both laughed at that one
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Well that sounds right. I have already so many hard work to do on my SRX for circuits.
I don't understand this lack of power on a "modern" engine. Anyone can now produce a 40 hp engine, no ? Do they have special laws in India ?
No need or want a 180 mph bike, just a little bit of happiness when turning the gaz throttle (is the phrase correct ?).
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More pics and details
Click HERE (http://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/2012/01/royal-enfield-cafe-racer.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TheReturnOfTheCafeRacers+%28The+Return+of+the+Cafe+Racers%29&utm_content=FaceBook)
GC
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Great looking bike, really like the seat and tank. Don't see any reason they wont make it, but production version likely to be minus the ohlins and pretty mirrors.