GUERRILLA 452

[xbally]

Good Morning Michael. That's interesting. Can't wait to see what he makes of it / compared to the Guerrilla.

I forgot to mention fuel consumption is over 70 mpg, which I think is similar to the RS.

 I can't recall which bikes you are currently riding, apart from the RS250 you recently acquired from Kevin.

[Moto63]

Well, at the moment my main steed is a triumph 900 speed twin. Also the RS250, which I thoroughly enjoy riding, so much so that I’m building the 2nd tracker based bike. My plan is that once it’s built I’ll sell the one I bought off Kevin and then concentrate on getting my 650xbr tracker FINALLY finished. Then possibly sell the triumph speed twin. So ultimately have the two tracker based bikes in the garage. The 650 and the 250.
I’m making steady progress on the 250. Simply not enough hours in the day 😏. Plus, I keep letting things/ideas run away with me. So what started out as a reasonable quick, cheap(ish) build is turning into quite the opposite 😁👍. All good fun tho, and you only live once.
Cheers, Michael

[Ian]

............. All good fun tho, and you only live once.
Cheers, Michael

I thought JB said you only live twice Michael 😂😂

[Moto63]

I thought JB said you only live twice Michael 😂😂
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Yes, you’re quite right Ian he did indeed. What the hell did he know. I hope you’re getting that stash of jelly babies piled up ready 😉🤣🤣

[xbally]

Update : I've now covered well over 800 miles and am very pleased to have bought this bike.

With around 40 BHP and fairly light weight it's more than enough for the use I've envisaged  for it.

The finish, handling, roadholding and braking are all great.

The only thing which for me lets it down slightly is the seat's a bit hard after an hour's riding. It could be just me though as I also found the same problem with my 650 Interceptor which I've tried 3 different seats on with no improvement.

I've bought a gel seat pad from M and P which seems to help.

[xbally]

I've now covered over 1000 miles and overall am still very pleased with the bike.
However last week I had a bit of a shock (pun intended) when I attempted to adjust the rear suspension pre load. I hope the photos show what's happened.
The supplying dealer QB has ordered me a new shock under warranty but in the meantime I can continue to use the bike.

[iansoady]

That looks pretty appaling Martin - I could envisage it riding over when you were on the road.

[Moto63]

Yes. That’s definitely not good. As with what appears to be just everything nowadays. Built DOWN to a price 🙄😔
I’ll let big bro know and get him to log in and have a look at your photo. Pretty sure he’s not suffered any issues with his as yet.
Thanks for posting Martin 👍
Oh, and obviously the best of luck getting it all sorted 🤞
Cheers, Michael

[xbally]

Thanks.Not sure ify other photo appeared? My pc is being updated and I have a new phone which I'm still getting to grips with...

[xbally]

Oops

[xbally]

Hagons apparently do an upgrade according to Hitchcocks.

[themoudie]

Hagons apparently do an upgrade according to Hitchcocks.

You would expect your warranty to supply the Hagon upgrade and "If not, why not?", you have the evidence that the current OME is not fit for purpose!

As for continuing to use the bike, mmmmm, I'd be checking for cracks in the swingarm welds, wheel rim, etc, as that appears to have suffered a hefty whack to displace that guage of metal. Re-cycled bean cans, rather than some decent steel being used, it would appear.

Makes you wonder what the new BSA Bantam, for £3,500 is built from? 3D printed guano!

Stay safe, Bill

[Propellor]

Hi Martin. Hope you're well. Long time no speak.

Mick drew my attention to the shock issue. I'm in Jersey atm so I can't look at mine till next week. The bike has been performing really well, suspension included. I've not tried adjusting mine as it suits as it is, so I've not paid any real attention to the adjustment ring, except to note that it's one notch up from bottom.

I think the issue seems to be mainly poor assembly, but also poor design. The tangs are in 2 separate pieces by your photo. I can see they're not welded in line correctly. This and the tack welds will splay out the tangs. Also material thickness a little too thin. But mainly poor assembly position if I understand the photo right. Poor show by showa.

Will check mine first chance I get.

I also have a scram 411 and loving both bikes.

Cheers.

[Propellor]

Ps. I actually said it feels like a cb250rs on steroids  😁😁. Very chattery below 3000rpm. But very strong after that. 👍👍

[xbally]

Thanks.
Bill it's not been subject to any kind of impact.
The problem arose while I attempted to adjust the pre load and the thing just seem to slip out of alignment.
I've adjusted it before without any issues.
I'm not sure if the rear suspension is Shows although the forks are.
On the roads I mostly ride and to suit my weight 11 stone I was finding the rear a little on the hard side.
Andrew: thanks for your input. It's a great little bike overall and certainly more than enough to have some fun on without having to go at mad speed. I'm not sure how many miles you've clocked up (mine's at 1150 ISH as of today. I do like it enough at the moment to go out every day in this dry warm weather to the exclusion of my other bikes.
I have to agree this seems to be a quality control issue but overall as with most of the modern Enfields I've owned they're generally great value for money compared to most other main stream manufacturers.