| Author | Message | ||
     Ezblast |
Nice Prof - that kick stand looks like it stands the bike straight up - optical illusion? Also - can you feel the wire wheels flex? EZ | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
Yeah, chains are retro, look retro. But I was darn glad to be rid of them! I even converted my 84' Sportster to belt drive (and 150 series tire) before HD did! | ||
| Prof_stack |
"Nice Prof - that kick stand looks like it stands the bike straight up - optical illusion? Also - can you feel the wire wheels flex? EZ" The kickstand doesn't stand the bike up. It has a "proper" lean. I haven't pushed the new bike hard enough to feel any flex in the wheels. Belt vs chain: I really liked the belt arrangement on the XB9S. Totally foolproof and no maintenance required. But I also liked the shaft drive on the Moto Guzzis I owned. The V7 Classic in black really does the eyes good. Their new "Racer" variant could be a good one, too. | ||
| Ezblast |
Just curious - I used to feel the bicycle wheels flex - so I don't trust wire wheels - lol EZ | ||
| Prof_stack |
NEW look for the headlamp! Larger 7 inch size and a visor for style. Much better illumination as well. Safer AND cooler!    I also had some factory paint glitches fixed (under warranty), so here's an example of a nice job on the black side covers. The photographer is not a pro.   | ||
| Ezblast |
Very nice Prof! EZ | ||
| Prof_stack |
Okay, I promise these as the last Bullet photos for a while. I stopped at the dealer today and found they had the new pillion in stock. It was too easy a sale for them. Below are the before and after shots. India likes to use metal! The pillion is pretty solid and rests above the fender. To me this completes the bike, both in style and function. But that bare back fender still looks pretty cool.  Now I have a place to put the Cortech bag until I get a period correct piece:  This weekend will be a good opportunity to get it out and about.  | ||
| Ezblast |
Hey Prof - are the shocks adjustable at all? EZ | ||
| Prof_stack |
Yes, look at the bottom of the shocks to see the "ramps" that are adjusted with a spanner. Mine are mid-level now. | ||
| Prof_stack |
Hey, the Royal Enfields are coming to California - October 15th... http://www.enfieldmotorcycles.com/locator/dealers/ usa/states/CALIFORNIA See how slow you can go and have more fun getting there!  | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
WOW! EFI Sidecar available. Cafe racer kit/parts available Racer support program!!! All for a bike with 27hp at over 400lbs. I never thought I'd consider buying an Asian motorcycle, but....... | ||
| Fast1075 |
I traded in my Blast last year when I bought Jezebel (my XB12s)...I love my XB, but there is a need for something smaller to beat around on....Enter "Huligun", my newest project. Part DRZ400 Kawazuki, part GS, part GSXR, part home fabbed....100% hooligan... Pics when I get it running.. | ||
| Ezblast |
Cool! EZ | ||
| Fast1075 |
  Teaser pics | ||
| Ezblast |
Nice start! EZ | ||
| Fast1075 |
Got the title work done, got my tag...subframe is mostly done...waiting for the taillight so I can fab the mounts...this morning I mounted the battery box, starter solenoid and ECM...new front sprocket due in today and a waterproof mount for my spare Garmin (nav/speedo)..need to build "dash"...clear coated the handlebar switches... Pic of mostly finished subframe.  | ||
| Prof_stack |
It's been a month since I put any Royal Enfield porn on the page. Today I put the upswept muffler on the Bullet, basically for looks, and some more volume. It's more traditional sounding now and not much louder than stock. Better breathing as well. A freer flowing air filter will be installed sometime soon. This is a fun bike with really quick handling. The new CA models are getting some good reviews.  | ||
| Fast1075 |
Hulie is rideable!!! This thing is FUN!!! and it's "almost" finished.   Gonna go ride the curviest road in Florida tomorrow | ||
| Reepicheep |
Pretty cool Fast! | ||
| Britchri10 |
 Not a Blast (But it is a Buell) (Message edited by britchri10 on October 24, 2010) | ||
| Ezblast |
LOL - I'm sure its a Blast! EZ | ||
| Prof_stack |
Sure is quiet in this small corner of Badweb. Here is a styling exercise with the new new Royal Enfield UCE motor:  | ||
| Ezblast |
No brakes? - surely not weak-assed drums? Clip-ons or clubmens would look better, unless the suicide boardtrack look was intentional - then it would be worthless on the street. Weird. EZ | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
Well, weak assed drums are better than nothing (which it has). Besides, its an Enfield. How fast do you think its gonna go anyway!!! FWIW: I too hate the "artistic" bike builds. Missing lights or brakes which means its not even streetable. To me, that meant you just didnt have enough creativity to make it legal (even barely)! | ||
| Prof_stack |
Apparently the above Enfield was built to the specs of a Bollywood actor in India. There are a couple other customs he has commissioned besides this. | ||
| Prof_stack |
Hey, the Seattle Motorcycle show (put on by Flo at Progressive Insurance...) is this weekend. It gets smaller each year and I'll probably skip next year as I did last year. No show for BMW, Triumph, Ural, Enfield, but there were lots of vendors wanting to clean your eyeglasses or shine your chrome. Here are a few photos of thumpers you might like to see (maybe). I like the look and feel of this one: $3995 MSRP  Old school AJS  How about Italian?  2009 Enfield Electra sidehack  Same MSRP as the new Honda CBR. But I liked the ergonomics better.  | ||
| Ezblast |
250 just won't do it - definitely need the 500cc fix! - lol EZ | ||
| Sycho |
So the wife says "I like this one, sell the Honda (Shadow) and get one of these" and I'm like "whaaat"??  | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
DO IT! | ||
| Garlic_sauce |
That cbr250 is kinda cool. Looks like a ninja250 killer to me... |
