Do You Have More Than One Bike?

[bjorge]

Yes, a really nice bike. Seems like they sell a lot of the classic Triumphs over here, see some any time I'm out...



But how do you choose between those two bikes when it's time for a spin?

[sidestand]

Do you have more than one bike ?    :rotflmmfao:  :rotflmmfao:  :rotflmmfao:  :rotflmmfao:

 

Hello again folks - It's been a while  :good:

[Studley Ramrod]

I knew this thread would entice you back to Carpe Mick.   How is the stable these days ?  Got any new bikes in there ?

[bjorge]

Do you have more than one bike ?    :rotflmmfao:  :rotflmmfao:  :rotflmmfao:  :rotflmmfao:

 

Hello again folks - It's been a while  :good:

Hi there! You filled the void from me taking the 9er? I sold it recently, served me well but I still had my old MkI waiting for rescue and don't have a spare garage like you have 😎

[Riggers]

Yes, a really nice bike. Seems like they sell a lot of the classic Triumphs over here, see some any time I'm out...



But how do you choose between those two bikes when it's time for a spin?

 

When I've done a few more miles on the Bonnie I'll try to answer that question! 

[Quartermaster]

 

Hi mate. Well mine's quite old now in its own right as I bought it new in 2000, and I think quality wise it's a world away from what Enfield's are turning out now. The bike in the pic is as near a copy of a 1950s Reddich Bullet as you'll find, plus a few more up to date niceties such as 12 volt electrics and a twin leading shoe front brake.

 

However, in 2000, the quality control of bikes made in India was quite woeful, and over the years some things have failed which on most other bikes you wouldn't dream of. Most of the rubber fittings have rotted away and been replaced. The kick start paul snapped, and the paintwork originally was poor. But, then again, you've got to bare in mind that it only cost £2,800 brand new (in 2000).

 

On the plus side it's simple, there's no electronic gimmickry, and you can fix just about anything with only a very basic knowledge of motorcycles, and just a few simple tools. I've been lucky as in my case reliability has been good (apart from the kick starter problem above). I've even been to Scotland on her without any problems. And it doesn't burn any oil.

 

Watch out for one bogey man model they introduced - the Electra X with the 'lean burn engine'. The engineering was awful - a friend of mine bought one and found out that the crank was running out of alignment (!) as well as other basic faults. Luckily he's an an engineer and was able to fix it but for any Joe Bloggs it would have been a disaster.

 

Overall I think the new bikes they're making now seem ok, and before I bought the Bonneville pictured above I had a test ride on a 650 Interceptor and I quite liked it. I went for the Triumph in the end due to the quality. If it's a Bullet you're after just remember that they only put out about 22 bhp (even the new ones)  which in modern traffic is hardly enough. They are definitely country lane potter about machines not road burners.

 

Hope some of that helps mate - and whatever you buy happy biking! 

 

Good information, thanks. 22 bhp does sound a bit weak nowadays for modern road conditions.

[leehenty]

Late September, the Royal Enfield I virtually rebuilt, it was ok ish, but fasteners and other bits needed to be brought up to standard.

This post was last modified: 28-05-2020, 06:59 PM by leehenty.

[drewpy]

 

Good information, thanks. 22 bhp does sound a bit weak nowadays for modern road conditions.

supercharge it using an asin amr300 supercharger, would look great too



 

[Quartermaster]

supercharge it using an asin amr300 supercharger, would look great too



 

 

And I always find judicious use of nitromethane adds that extra perkiness.

[drewpy]

 

And I always find judicious use of nitromethane adds that extra perkiness.

used to use that in 5% to 95% methanol for my aero models way back.

[Navigator1946]

I tend towards one bike at once, as my garage is not really big enough for two bikes and all my other gubbins. A Deauville followed a CBR600, then I fell for a Crosstourer dct, which I currently have, and I absolutely love it. I kept the Deauville for a few months, but didn't use it, so it went to a guy in Wales. Recently, I bought a Fazer fzs 600. It was cheap and I thought it would keep some miles off the CT, which covers around 10k annually. But I couldn't get comfy on it, so it went to a friend almost at once. I started looking for a replacement and got into TDMs. I'm viewing a 900 this week and it will join the CT for the summer. Then the CT will go as its getting too heavy for me. That's the plan anyway!

[leehenty]

Bike's needed is always N +1 N being the number you currently have. I'm considering pxing the RE classic chrome for a Himalayan.

[Studley Ramrod]

Just seen on MCN about the Himalayan having a recall for brake issues, some other models too.

[LAURENCEAUX]

Like member Riggers, I too have a soft spot for a kick-start Royal Enfield Bullet 500 Deluxe. I've had the old girl for 21years now, with my TDM 900 for long distance touring.

 

Nostalgia was my principle cause for buying but I'll never give her up.

This post was last modified: 09-10-2021, 09:14 PM by LAURENCEAUX.

[waynedear]

I have currently chained to the 4tx my bargain basement old Black Beauty, a snip at £250.

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I have currently chained to the 4tx my bargain basement old Black Beauty, a snip at £250.

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Did it come with any petrol in the tank at that price? :um:

 

What a steal!

[leehenty]

TDM 900 2002 my goto bike for fast touring with full luggage, Triumph T100 Bonneville 2016 my Sunny Sunday afternoon bike and a Royal Enfield Classic Chrome 500 for going back to the 1950's when I feel like it, even though it's a 16 plate. So currently I'm a three bike man.

This post was last modified: 14-10-2021, 12:52 PM by leehenty.

[hallrob1]

I've also got 3 - the Tiger for touring holidays, the XJR for Sunday afternoons - and the TDM for everything else.

 

I've wavered in the past on my TDM ownership considering a sale but then I ride it and realise it's probably the perfect bike for me.

 

I've been asked in the past (by non-bikers) why I have three bikes and struggled to give one good reason, but  I now have the perfect response - "I can't fit 4 in my garage"

[waynedear]

 

Did it come with any petrol in the tank at that price? :um:

 

What a steal!

 

It had a black tank with holes, he had sourced from Germany a mint blue tank, included in the price, I had it painted, also approx £400+ of other spares, cost me a couple of pounds of petrol and a few hours going over it to get an mot. Bargain indeed

[peter-may]

Just got this monster....

Already gone sideways!!

First project to stave off retirement boredom....just hope the projects grow a bit!!