Author Topic: New to the boards, new to my C5! (Read 5301 times)

Markasaur · **on:** October 25, 2012, 04:23:12 pm

Hey everyone, My names Mark, and just picked up a brand new '12 C5 in battle green this past weekend, Ive had my eye on this for quite some time and things finally fell into the right place for me to pick it up! Got it with 23miles on the clock, already put it up to 140! Its a pure joy, and im ear to ear grinning everytime i hop on!. Even in this short time i have had a few issues, makes me really see that having a Enfield is a 'unique' thing! Ive learned alot from just browsing the forum, and hope to be more active as my riding skill and tech skill increases!

Here she is! (mind the bad framing, wifey took the pick with a cellphone)

Ive named my bike Tannis, i just like it, it fits!

Fogrunner · **Reply #1 on:** October 25, 2012, 04:37:12 pm

Welcome!! Great looking bike. You are going to enjoy it, as most, if not all other owners here do!! You'll find a wealth of information and hints, tricks and what not on this board.

gremlin · **Reply #2 on:** October 25, 2012, 05:39:14 pm

Quote from: Fogrunner on October 25, 2012, 04:37:12 pm

You'll find a wealth of information and hints, tricks and what not on this board.

plenty of what-not around these parts !

welcome to the 'hood.

Fogrunner · **Reply #3 on:** October 25, 2012, 06:09:38 pm

Right on, gremlin!!

Ducati Scotty · **Reply #4 on:** October 25, 2012, 06:11:52 pm

Dude! AWESOME moustache!

Welcome

motorat · **Reply #5 on:** October 25, 2012, 06:30:38 pm

nice bike...the green is my favorite

barenekd · **Reply #6 on:** October 25, 2012, 07:12:34 pm

Welcome, Mark,
You live in some great Enfield country! Even more smiles per mile there. Enjoy!!
Bare

Markasaur · **Reply #7 on:** October 25, 2012, 07:28:18 pm

Thankyou guys! yea i plan on learning all i can, Still being new to riding im trying not to fuss with the bike too much, but im already having a few 'issues' the airbox cover on the right side randomly pops open. and even aimed all the way down, my headlight is shooting into the sky. Little things that im sure can be tweeked.

Usually i wax the stache up into a full handlebar, i was feeling quite lazy that day. but ill get some more pics up once i can, right now Im Looking at some local army surplus stores for a set of bags, ive seen some members here do some nice work for storage!

barenekd · **Reply #8 on:** October 25, 2012, 07:43:54 pm

The headlight is adjustable with the two screws in the holes on the front of the headlight.
Bare

motorat · **Reply #9 on:** October 25, 2012, 07:47:55 pm

several of us have these.
http://www.armynavydeals.com/asp/products_details.asp?SKU=fx4095&catid=1392&ItemName=Musette Bag (Small)- Olive Drab

i like them and they are cheap.

mja · **Reply #10 on:** October 26, 2012, 03:33:36 am

In my opinion you picked a *great* first bike. I started on a '93 Katana junker (kinda heavy), and almost immediately followed it with a 2006 BMW R1200 GS. Simply put, the GS was beautiful, expensive as hell, and just a bit stressful to ride. I eventually realized that fighting 500 pounds of motorcycle was taking the fun out of things, and the BMW logo was burning massive holes in my wallet.

I have found the C5 to be light, forgiving, and a blast to ride. Oh, and parts are cheap.

Ride the crap out of it, keep the bolts tight, and love every second of it!!

-matt

barenekd · **Reply #11 on:** October 26, 2012, 05:58:12 pm

Or, as in my case, probably my last bike. But it do serve well!
Bare

gremlin · **Reply #12 on:** October 26, 2012, 08:29:58 pm

Quote from: mja on October 26, 2012, 03:33:36 am

.......the BMW logo was burning massive holes in my wallet.

+10

Alan LaRue · **Reply #13 on:** October 26, 2012, 10:42:35 pm

Your looks match the Bullet perfectly!

squire · **Reply #14 on:** October 27, 2012, 04:45:42 am

Quote from: Alan LaRue on October 26, 2012, 10:42:35 pm

Your looks match the Bullet perfectly!

+1

Ice · **Reply #15 on:** October 27, 2012, 06:23:26 am

Welcome aboard Markasaur and congrats on your Bullet.

Brother mja is spot on here.

Quote from: mja on October 26, 2012, 03:33:36 am

Ride the crap out of it, keep the bolts tight, and love every second of it!!

and I agree.

Mine needs little to no fussing with when ridden regularly. Let it sit for long and it lets me know that was unwise on my part.

Blue Loctite is your new best friend.

Many happy miles and many smiles per gallon to you.

JVS · **Reply #16 on:** October 27, 2012, 07:49:04 am

Congrats on your new RE and welcome to the fam. Very helpful and great people here on the forum. Enjoy and ride safe.

whoguy · **Reply #17 on:** October 27, 2012, 09:41:02 am

[quote Enjoy and ride safe.

[/quote]

+10

Congratz Markasaur! Heaps of helpful/nice folks here... I started on an RE,
don't think I'll even trade her in... still makes me smile

Bulletman · **Reply #18 on:** October 28, 2012, 04:23:36 pm

Welcome to the forum Markasur, Congrats on the New RE, it will prolong your life, by giving you many awesome and thrilling rides and leaving you a happier person.
Cheers

mattsz · **Reply #19 on:** October 28, 2012, 11:48:16 pm

Welcome, Markasaur! Stick around; if you're like me, you'll learn heaps here!

I'm pleased and amused by the reactions to, of all things, your mustache! Nobody has ever told me that my facial hair accessorizes well with the vehicle I drive. I see now that I'm clearly going about things all wrong...

Quote from: Ice on October 27, 2012, 06:23:26 am

Mine needs little to no fussing with when ridden regularly. Let it sit for long and it lets me know that was unwise on my part.

Not to hijack, but Ice - ummm... would you mind elaborating on that second sentence? Being in Maine and getting ready to let mine sit for a few months at least, you've caught my attention!

SimonT · **Reply #20 on:** October 29, 2012, 02:45:31 am

i have facial hair envy!!!!

Im going for a beard at the moment..... itchy!!!!

Ice · **Reply #21 on:** October 29, 2012, 04:17:01 am

Quote from: mattsz on October 28, 2012, 11:48:16 pm

Welcome, Markasaur! Stick around; if you're like me, you'll learn heaps here!

I'm pleased and amused by the reactions to, of all things, your mustache! Nobody has ever told me that my facial hair accessorizes well with the vehicle I drive. I see now that I'm clearly going about things all wrong...

Not to hijack, but Ice - ummm... would you mind elaborating on that second sentence? Being in Maine and getting ready to let mine sit for a few months at least, you've caught my attention!

Nah,,,no hi jacking just some Bullet riders talking.

About the sitting for long thing. Mine is an Iron Barrel and more susceptible to the shenanigans.
REgular riding keeps it limbered up and humming along but If it sits long little things happen like an almost invisible layer of rust will form on the brake drum friction surface making the breaks grabby for the first dozen uses, the turn signals get lazy, it balks at idle, shift stiffly, those sorts of things. The normal vibrations from running keep my Bullets electrickle

connections polished

You probably already know regular use keeps the seals conditioned and the moving parts from rusting.

Our forum brothers living in snow States have good tips on pickling your Bullet for winter storage if your interested.

Markasaur · **Reply #22 on:** October 30, 2012, 08:02:05 pm

Yea, dont worry about any hijacking, good info is good info wherever its read from! Thank you guys! Been busy moving into the new place, just got internet back up.

If it wasnt for the forums id be lost, last night on the way home from work, my bike just stopped in the middle of stretching 3rd gear, had to pull over in thick traffic, not fun.. damn vibrations hit the kickstand switch off. So that is removed now! haha! Checking into ordering some bags, visited a local surplus store, and their selection was pretty awfull, im going to try that link you sent me above!

Cheers!

LarsBloodbeard · **Reply #23 on:** October 30, 2012, 08:27:32 pm

Nice! Welcome aboard!