But how do you choose between those two bikes when it's time for a spin?
Edited by Bjørge, 26 May 2020 - 05:37 pm.
Posted 26 May 2020 - 05:36 pm
Edited by Bjørge, 26 May 2020 - 05:37 pm.
Posted 26 May 2020 - 08:08 pm
Do you have more than one bike ?
Hello again folks - It's been a while
The older I get, the better I was96 MkII in yellow & silver with bluespots, braided lines, Remus 2 into 1, Hagon rear shock & fork springs, bashplate, heated grips,Motech pannier racks, Road Attacks, Jockoiler, Baglux tank cover & bag. Gone to a far better place - hasn't it Remo?
Another 96 Mk2 in yellow & silver - absolutely standard & pristine ( apart from a butchered rear mudguard - but I'm looking for a new one
'76 Suzuki GT500 Stroker in need of a rebuild
'80 Yamaha XT250 mudplugger
another '81 XT250
'91 BMW R80GS - this one really will do a RTW trip
'05 BMW K1200S - inline four with a shaft
'10 BMW R1200GSA Anniversary Edition
'02 Fazer 1000 - 4 carbs are better than 2 ! - water pump rebuilt by Mr Ramrod Engineering
'00 Triumph Adventurer - Cruiser with a difference - British & a tripleGary's Bathtub - '99 BMW K1200RS in luvverly pillarbox red . Now been Waspycycled to Nuneaton
And the Latest Addition - a nice BMW G650 XCountry greenlaner - on long term loan to Boy Wonder
1996 Kawasaki KH125 Stroker
2000 TDM Mk2A - nicely Studleyfied - Modified by Masterbrewer, but we've fixed that now !
BMW K1300R
2004 TDM 900 in Silver/Blue - heated grips, MRA vary screen, Wilbers rear shock & engine bars to fit
BMW S1000XR in white
Posted 26 May 2020 - 08:43 pm
I knew this thread would entice you back to Carpe Mick. How is the stable these days ? Got any new bikes in there ?
Mk2a 2000 in Silver. Top end Refurb @ 41100 miles, Scottoiler, Renthal Road High Bars, Up & Back Bar Risers, Bellypan, DL650 Handguards, Capt. Picard Bar Ends, House of Henty SS Wheel spacers, New Seat Cover Fitted. 58 MPG !! Now owned by chrisbee ! Studley's mk2a Bloggerydoodaah ! Photos of my first MK1 Photos of my MK2a TPLQHCSRSFC No. 1 Fan
Posted 27 May 2020 - 05:47 am
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 😎Do you have more than one bike ?
Hello again folks - It's been a while
Edited by Bjørge, 27 May 2020 - 05:48 am.
Posted 27 May 2020 - 09:21 am
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!
Posted 27 May 2020 - 11:53 am
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.
'73 Honda CB500 Four, Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and Triumph Tiger Sport 660.
Posted 28 May 2020 - 05:24 pm
Edited by leehenty, 28 May 2020 - 06:59 pm.
Posted 28 May 2020 - 08:26 pm
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
"As I Lay Rubber down to street, I pray for traction I can keep. But if I skid and begin to slide, please dear god protect my ride"
Mods; Oil pressure switch, neoprene rear inner mudguard, scottoiler, highway pegs, fenda extenda, 1999 carbs and airbox, Kais suspension setup, later clutch springs, LED lamps, Metmachex swingarm, Hagon Shock, Oxford heated grips, 4 way fused accessory Bus, 17" 3CV front wheel, Michellin R6 tyres, GPS speedo, 5' ignition advance.
Posted 29 May 2020 - 03:17 pm
supercharge it using an asin amr300 supercharger, would look great too
And I always find judicious use of nitromethane adds that extra perkiness.
'73 Honda CB500 Four, Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and Triumph Tiger Sport 660.
Posted 29 May 2020 - 05:26 pm
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.
"As I Lay Rubber down to street, I pray for traction I can keep. But if I skid and begin to slide, please dear god protect my ride"
Mods; Oil pressure switch, neoprene rear inner mudguard, scottoiler, highway pegs, fenda extenda, 1999 carbs and airbox, Kais suspension setup, later clutch springs, LED lamps, Metmachex swingarm, Hagon Shock, Oxford heated grips, 4 way fused accessory Bus, 17" 3CV front wheel, Michellin R6 tyres, GPS speedo, 5' ignition advance.
Posted 07 June 2020 - 11:11 am
2008 TDM900 in beautiful black. Fender extender, after market Bullster touring screen, radiator guard, RM-G crash bars, 12V/USB socket, Oxford heated grips, Bagster tank cover, centre stand, E22 Givi panniers, standard exhausts. Beautiful Acerbis hand guards. <p>2015 Honda Crosstourer Highlander dct. Fabulous bike, but getting heavier as I age. The 9er is its replacement, eventually.
Posted 07 June 2020 - 07:14 pm
Posted 07 June 2020 - 09:35 pm
Just seen on MCN about the Himalayan having a recall for brake issues, some other models too.
Mk2a 2000 in Silver. Top end Refurb @ 41100 miles, Scottoiler, Renthal Road High Bars, Up & Back Bar Risers, Bellypan, DL650 Handguards, Capt. Picard Bar Ends, House of Henty SS Wheel spacers, New Seat Cover Fitted. 58 MPG !! Now owned by chrisbee ! Studley's mk2a Bloggerydoodaah ! Photos of my first MK1 Photos of my MK2a TPLQHCSRSFC No. 1 Fan
Posted 09 October 2021 - 09:10 pm
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.
Edited by LAURENCEAUX, 09 October 2021 - 09:14 pm.
Posted 11 October 2021 - 07:07 am
I have currently chained to the 4tx my bargain basement old Black Beauty, a snip at £250.
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Posted 11 October 2021 - 10:50 pm
I have currently chained to the 4tx my bargain basement old Black Beauty, a snip at £250.
Did it come with any petrol in the tank at that price?
What a steal!
The best thing about being old is we did all our stupid stuff before the Internet was invented, so there’s no proof.
Posted 12 October 2021 - 01:28 pm
Edited by leehenty, 14 October 2021 - 12:52 pm.
Posted 13 October 2021 - 07:51 am
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"
1999 Gilera Runner 125SP, 2002 Piaggio X9 250, 2004 Bandit 600, 2005 TDM 900, 2007 Honda CB1300S, , 2008 Tiger 1050, 1996 Triumph Sprint 9002006 Tiger 955i, 2018 Triumph Tiger Sport, 2023 Triumph Tiger 900, XJR1300, 2011 (2009) TDM 900,
Farkles - Laser Duo Techs, MTC Stainless Exhausts, Laser Duo Techs, Power Commander and custom map, Tenere 1200 Handguards, Yamaha Heated Grips, MRA Vario screen, SW Motech Alurack, Givi and Hepco and Becker top boxes, Givi Engine bars, Garmin Zumo XT
Posted 13 October 2021 - 06:51 pm
Did it come with any petrol in the tank at that price?
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
Posted 18 October 2021 - 10:39 am
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