Not a Thumper but....

[timbo]

Just been on a test ride around the beautiful Cannock Chase on a RE Interceptor. What an awesome bike! And the growl off the aftermarket pipes was something special! I can see why TJ63 bought one, but reckon the Himilaya is still the more practical bike for my needs   

[Smithy]

Hey Timbo

I'd like to test one as I love the idea of an affordable 650 twin. I see where you're coming from with the Himalayan as I would find that a lovely useable bike too. You are going to be really stuck though if the much rumoured 650 twin Himalayan ever becomes a reality!

Ian

[mthee]

Beautiful bike! Lucky sod! I'd still choose the Enfield Classic though 

[themoudie]

MMMmmm! Having viewed the guts of an Enfield Classic with ECU, CDI and EFI on the right hand side of the motor, I am very wary of throwing money their way. Less than 10,000 miles on the clock and it appears that the ECU has gone phut (£300+), or the CDI trigger has let go, even though its resistance is still OK. But, and it is a big BUT, you cannot measure the air gap between the trigger and the outside of the alternator, which carries the timing 'knobs'. As the trigger is mounted in the outer case, as are the alternator coils that prevents making these measurements! 

Some of the corrosion on the wiring connections appears to be hampering diagnosis, I shall keep an eye and ask a few questions to see if and when a cure is diagnosed. 

A Himalayan has been on and off my radar and I have been led to believe that the electrics may also be a potential Achilles heel.

So I shall continue my re-wiring of the 450 and see if I can make those electrics reliable.

My regards, Bill

[OZ]

I had a go on the Interceptor down at Celtic Motorcycles. Really impressed with it. Lovely bike to ride.

[Moto63]

What we need here is Martin (xbally) to come on and give us all a first hand report, he's bought one and as far as I'm aware he loves it