Hello folks,
I figured rather than clog up the Iron Barrel forum with this post, I would do it down here. I hope to make this a continuing thread about my building of my Enfield into a functional dual sport machine.
I had spent some time earlier (thanks to those who chimed in....I always like smarter peoples opinions) considering making my enfield a hack. I even did some serious pricing on the matter. But, truth be told, I think I would be better in the long run going this route. I intend to do the bottom end in the future (obviously), but not the full fireball. I don't want to go high compression, as there will be places in the world where I can't get reasonable fuel, and I would like it to still run.
Proposed upgrades (I will try to maintain this list and update as finished):
-alloy barrel and piston -
Done! Ace lightened 535 piston and alloy barrel are purchased.... and installed now!
-carbeurator -
not done!! Sourced a PWK30 from a forum brother. But am not equal to the task of dialing it in. Strongly considering CVK30 or 32. Sticking with perfectly functioning stock Mikcarb for now.
-airbox mod -
done (Ace aircan installed)
-head improvement -
done (stage 1 head with kibblewhites) (and also send for some fancy coatings and a valve reseat after I tried to fry it AGAIN in the AZ heat)
-bash plate
-screw on oil filter -
Done! plumbing is done (currently an oil cooler which will go away),
just need to buy product. purchased and installed and functioning very well.
-improve luggage situation - ok....current thought (subject to change at any moment) is Wolfman Summit saddle bags, and purchase the Inder trailer for 2 up travel.
-improved rear shocks - Hagon 2810's (about 3/4 of the way down the page). Slimline progressive springs. 320-340mm in length....a good inch longer than stock so I can hopefully have some more rear wheel travel:
http://www.hagonshocksusa.com/HagShocks.htm-sealed bearing kit for trans -
done...running on gear oil only now
-breather mod kit -
done installed easy peasy, and seems to be doing what it should. Awesome.
-currently planning on maintaining 19" rims. Several good tires are in the running as my dual sports. Kenda K761's, TKC 80's, Mefo Explorers. We'll see as purchase time approaches.
-full re-wire of the bike. Because I like my wiring better than anyone elses. Will be adding the improved rotor/stator, some flood lights, going all LED and possibly adding some running lights. Also adding wiring for GPS/phone charging/future heated gear.
-Speedo -
damn....Nfield Gear can't get the Radon anymore. Am looking at other vendors for it, or perhaps an Acewell 2853 or similar. Have located a person on fleabay who has several Radon speedo's for sale....likely go this route.
-get current header coated. Go see the people at Jet Hot:
http://www.jet-hot.com/-new muffler -
done a forum brother has hooked me up with an exact replacement for my shorty sausage muffler.
-progressive springs for the front, if I can source them.
-trials bars -
done (Protaper SE CR High's. Probably wind up with risers of some variety.) photos on page 2.
-new turn indicators all the way around.
These up front:
http://stores.intuitwebsites.com/hstrial-QualiRegResou/-strse-24/LED-Turn-signal-fdsh--LED/Detail.bok These don't exist anymore....aargh!These in back, with blinkers for brake lights:
http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-bin/store/index.cgi?action=DispPage&category=TRUCK&Page2Disp=%2Fspecs%2Ftlsr14a9_specs.htmOk....ended up doing this for the brake light:
If you like it, buy it here:
http://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/trailer-tail-brake-turn/round-trailer-light-tls-r17hf-rl/1111/2629/I'm probably just going to do LED bulbs in stock turn signals for now. Subject to change at any point.
-add tool tube - this one:
http://www.agrisupply.com/operator-manual-canister/p/67670/ -
larger tank - thinking 25 or 30 liter Nope. Changed my mind. Stock tank for now. Will carry extra fuel in other ways if necessary.-a horn -
done! I went with a Screaming Banshee horn. It really works quite well.
The end result of all of this is to have a machine that will go to Anchorage in the next few years, and eventually to Tierra del Fuego. And that will pull me and my wife and a trailer for stateside trips. I realize this is a bit of a long shot for an enfield, but I think I can get it done. I'm not a freeway flyer, and this bike has been doing this type of stuff for years overseas. We'll see. Wish me luck....
Be safe, all.