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/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl General Category >> The Cafe >> Royal Single /cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1423046994 Message started by stinger on 02/04/15 at 02:49:54 |
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Title: Royal Single Post by stinger on 02/04/15 at 02:49:54 I know nothing of these bikes because I have never ridden a Royal, but this is one fine looking single! https://autos.yahoo.com/news/royal-enfield-now-sells-more-170049038.html |
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Title: Re: Royal Single Post by Dave on 02/04/15 at 05:21:13 Yep....a lot of us here like the look of the Royal Enfield. Some of us....enough to buy one: http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1418648838 At this point the only thing that worries folks...is the reliability, availability of parts, and dealer support. Royal Enfield has been around for a very long time - they started to assemble bikes in India since 1955, and started to manufacture the entire bike in 1967. A new plant was built in 2013. It appears their presence in the US is making a strong comeback. |
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Title: Re: Royal Single Post by justin_o_guy2 on 02/04/15 at 08:19:36 They've had some teething pains. At least one member had one and enjoyed everything about it except for the lack of dependability. That was a few years ago,though, and it WAS just One of those that they made. Was it reasonable to judge the brand on the performance of one bike? Probably not,but it didn't speak well for them. I can't walk past one and not look. I think they are a fine looking machine. Much as I dig the Savage, I don't know what I'd do if someone said pick one... ahhh, yes, I do.. I'd go with the one I KNOW. I'd take the one that has a following and forum where experienced people gather and team up to help people.. I'd take the 650 over the 500, even if I had nothing else to decide by, and, being short, the Savage again gets my vote. I'm rich, my wife loves me, I can have what I. WANT (Edit to add,,IF I'm rich,, AND I can have,,,,,) Kawasaki W 650 Savage Ninja ,, I dunno, 250? 300? Both? Royal Enfield My rules for bikes are a little different than most,I guess. No more than two pistons. No heavy machines. After buying a Guzzi 750 I discovered that the peg position made long rides not so fun, so, ergonomics are a real factor. Enfield looks laid out well. |
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Title: Re: Royal Single Post by Serowbot on 02/04/15 at 08:28:25 2D3234332E2918281820323E75470 wrote:
I like those rules... Also,... it must be carbed... and no bike should need a fuel pump... The Savage measures up, pretty good... :)... |
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Title: Re: Royal Single Post by justin_o_guy2 on 02/04/15 at 08:33:26 yeah, I should have mentioned carbs,, Is FI "better"? Well, technically,yes. But, it limits the owner and, if there is a problem, it's REALLY a problem.. Carbs are tinkerable. Depending on Your tinkerabilities,of course. |
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Title: Re: Royal Single Post by Pine on 02/04/15 at 11:03:09 342B2D2A3730013101392B276C5E0 wrote:
Yep .. I like that list but Kawa w650 Truimph Legend TT RE Bullet |
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Title: Re: Royal Single Post by justin_o_guy2 on 02/04/15 at 11:12:48 Hey,man, it's your imaginary checkbook, your imaginary garage and your imaginary,adoring and adorable wife.. feel free to post imaginary pics of all of it.. Ahh, the cost of fantasy,,, |
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Title: Re: Royal Single Post by Art Webb on 02/04/15 at 12:14:13 My list would read like Pine's lidt, I've had a Ninja500, and even that peg position is problematic for me on long rides btw, the RE Bullet is FI now I still love the look |
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Title: Re: Royal Single Post by gizzo on 02/04/15 at 16:19:15 I guess your all tired of hearing about it by now : I have the Continental GT and really dig it. Sure it's not fast but it's fast enough, handles nice its comfortable to me and looks beautiful. Build quality,not so great. Lots of loose fasteners from new,a couple cross/ stripped threads and a light weight wiring loom. But, I've done 5000km now with no mechanical problems. Just had to fit a PowerCommander IV to fix the fuel infection flat spot. There's lots of reviews out there panning the CGT for being underpowered, vibey, uncomfortable,poor value. I'd say,if they feel that way then it's simply the wrong bike for them. You can buy a lot more bike for the money for sure. But bikes (IMO) are about having the bike you want,not the best bang for buck. I like it for what it is. My dream garage: has the bikes I want in it already :D would love a SR500 for a cafe project but don't think it's going to happen. |
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Title: Re: Royal Single Post by Serowbot on 02/04/15 at 16:42:15 514B4F4D4C72435056504B464547220 wrote:
Gizzo,.. we never tire of hearing about beautiful thumper machines... We never tire of pics either... Especially road pics... ;)... |
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Title: Re: Royal Single Post by gizzo on 02/04/15 at 17:36:43 Awwww shucks... I'll go for a ride and take some photos when I get out of hospital (having my single cylinder lung condition rectified atm. Will soon be running on both cylinders). Is still summer here for a while.... :) |
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Title: Re: Royal Single Post by Dave on 02/05/15 at 03:40:08 Not sure what this fellow is saying......maybe something about where he is going for lunch. The fellow with the paint brush is really cool! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsTIMxeO_ng [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsTIMxeO_ng[/media] |
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Title: Re: Royal Single Post by gizzo on 02/05/15 at 03:54:12 That's skillful. I think theres one old chap at the Rolls factory who does all their pinstripes the same way. |
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Title: Re: Royal Single Post by ToesNose on 02/07/15 at 13:29:39 Yea I'm loving the RE, I haven't saddled too many hours yet due to the colder then usual winter so far. I've been a long time admirer of the RE's, it was the dependability issues that held me at bay from them in the 90's as the original iron lungers didn't have the best reliability record, not terrible but you definitely had to be a roadside mechanic and certain spares on hand. Next generation was the AVL's which were more reliable, but still not quite there, also due to the design of the engine with the AVL's there was less power and just not as smooth of engine response. In 2008(2009 to international markets) RE released it's new UCE Unit Construction Engine, a much more reliable setup along with front disc brakes and fuel injection, they also invested quite a bit of money into a new manufacturing plant. It took a few years of trial and error to tweek the new UCE power train and get their manufacturing quality up to snuff in the new plant, but the 2012 and newer RE's are quite reliable and every year have an improved fit and finish. From the USA 2009 to the current Bullet side by side the current's quality is very improved, from the engine cases being smoothly finished, the paint being a much better quality to the transmission shifting so much smoother. There are guys on the forums with over 35K miles on UCE engines with no real issues. :D |
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Title: Re: Royal Single Post by ToesNose on 02/07/15 at 13:31:50 The cold hasn't completely stopped me though! And kick starting a bike when it's 30 degrees makes you feel pretty manly HAHAHAHAHAHAHA ;) http://https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/eDxVzQUMGY7tmASBkrqXHrMxXa2iVuzZhxMOppZDd2Y=w417-h235-p-no |
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Title: Re: Royal Single Post by Serowbot on 02/07/15 at 13:57:39 52484C4E4F714053555348454644210 wrote:
He must be very strong... :-?... |
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Title: Re: Royal Single Post by gizzo on 02/07/15 at 19:19:23 Yeah I doubt he picks it up like the Indian chap does. Most likely sits on a little milking stool, wearing a dustcoat and tie, in my imagination. Toes, You look pretty pleased with yourself. :D |
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Title: Re: Royal Single Post by gizzo on 03/14/15 at 20:34:49 382E39243C29243F4B0 wrote:
Gizzo,.. we never tire of hearing about beautiful thumper machines... We never tire of pics either... Especially road pics... ;)...[/quote] Here you go. Went out for a quick ride yesterday. It's just turned autumn, the apple orchards are in full swing, roads are dry and it's just a great time to be in South Australia. This pic is of one of my favourite bits of road. We make a loop about 80km with almost zero straight lines. It's motorcycle nirvana and right close to home. Weekends can be busy up in the hills but yesterday, not too bad. My GT has about 6000km on it now. It's loosened up nicely and runs great but it's mechanically noisy. Has a few changes made- Power Commander, pipe, iridium plug. they all make it go just a bit better. And still gets 30km/litre 8-) |
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Title: Re: Royal Single Post by Wolfe on 03/30/15 at 14:26:11 Nice bikes with old styling! |
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