Author Topic: I'm concerned. (Read 5958 times)

RE-Memphis · **on:** April 10, 2013, 04:54:44 am

Lately my enfield has been exhibiting strange symptoms. It starts, on the first or second kick, even in the morning when I'm not quit awake yet. The electrical seems ok. The fuel economy is terrific. I can hold speeds at 70plus and she cruises happily at that 62mph sweet spot. The vibrations are low, almost pleasant. I'm averaging 40 miles a day for work.

Also I haven't had the urge to buy any thing new or tinker.

Am I doing something wrong?

Jack Leis · **Reply #1 on:** April 10, 2013, 05:17:09 am

Your not doing anything wrong. You and your bike have just FALLEN INTO THE GROOVE ! Enjoy !

jartist · **Reply #2 on:** April 10, 2013, 06:37:08 am

Awesome post! I can help out. Go to the auto parts store and read all the lables on the oil bottles until your convinced making the wrong choice will ruin your engine. Then tighten your chain, go for a ride, and then loosen it again out of fear you put it too tight. Next, look at craigslist until you've found a bike that you didn't realize you needed until you saw the pictures in the ad and then realize you really didn't need it once you get it home and it sits in the garage while you're riding you're fantastic enfield.

BLACKC5 · **Reply #3 on:** April 10, 2013, 07:42:08 am

Hi Re-Memphis,
That has being my experience, for Three years now, and I was asking my self the same question's,specially after I read about some of the problems others have.
What I did to over come this problem, was to changed my 2010 C5 to look like non other, it cured me.....

Ducati Scotty · **Reply #4 on:** April 10, 2013, 08:27:15 am

Don't listen to these nincompoops. Your bike has a severe problem. It's called 'being broken in'. The only cure is to get a new bike and start all over.

Enjoy the ride

Scott

wildbill · **Reply #5 on:** April 10, 2013, 10:50:39 am

if it's going that bad - maybe we could swap!

Desi Bike · **Reply #6 on:** April 10, 2013, 12:02:08 pm

Fix something until you break something. No dont, just enjoy each others company.
My bike is pure pleasure as well, runs great and does whatever is asked of it without a sputter or stumble. The bike and I are one. Hmm that sounded a bit too new age-ish.... 'scuze me while I kiss the sky.

High On Octane · **Reply #7 on:** April 10, 2013, 01:51:07 pm

Sounds like your suffering from biker boredom. The cure is simple, buy several hundreds of dollars on custom accessories and set out on a weekend adventure. This can also be the cure to Cabin Fever. Get out and ride!

Scottie

RE-Memphis · **Reply #8 on:** April 10, 2013, 03:37:30 pm

Quote from: Ducati Scotty on April 10, 2013, 08:27:15 am

Don't listen to these nincompoops. Your bike has a severe problem. It's called 'being broken in'. The only cure is to get a new bike and start all over.

Enjoy the ride

Scott

Oh I am! And I like my Enfie. I think we have miles to go before we part ways. I'll stick with it.

This morning: JOY! I discovered one of the headlight screws had worked itself lose. I tightened it. Then rode to work. All is right with the world.

Ijpe

no bs · **Reply #9 on:** April 10, 2013, 07:04:54 pm

if your significant other is bitching you spend more time fiddling/adjusting/tinkering/ogling the RE than listening to her, you just may be on the right track.

b.sheets · **Reply #10 on:** April 10, 2013, 07:09:47 pm

Quote from: no bs on April 10, 2013, 07:04:54 pm

if your significant other is bitching you spend more time fiddling/adjusting/tinkering/ogling the RE than listening to her, you just may be on the right track.

I've heard that a time or two

barenekd · **Reply #11 on:** April 10, 2013, 07:11:40 pm

Just head for the hills...literally. Ride it where it belongs!
Bare

Ducati Scotty · **Reply #12 on:** April 10, 2013, 07:12:28 pm

Quote from: no bs on April 10, 2013, 07:04:54 pm

if your significant other is bitching you spend more time fiddling/adjusting/tinkering/ogling the RE than listening to her, you just may be on the right track.

Don't the get it? If there was more fiddling/adjusting/tinkering/ogling and less listening involved, the balance would shift itself

barenekd · **Reply #13 on:** April 10, 2013, 07:15:26 pm

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If your significant other is bitching you spend more time fiddling/adjusting/tinkering/ogling the RE than listening to her, you just may be on the right track.

My wife's line was, "What's wrong with that bike? It must not be very good, you're always working on it!"
Bare

Ducati Scotty · **Reply #14 on:** April 10, 2013, 07:27:24 pm

There are people in this world who are content to leave well enough alone. I don't hang out with any of them, but I hear they are out there

Scott

no bs · **Reply #15 on:** April 10, 2013, 08:13:46 pm

if it ain't broke, don't fix it. doesn't mean you can't tweak it till you get it ALMOST where you think it should be.

gremlin · **Reply #16 on:** April 10, 2013, 08:37:03 pm

Tsk. Tsk. failure to obsess.

kammersangerin · **Reply #17 on:** April 10, 2013, 09:23:15 pm

There are people in this world who are content to leave well enough alone. I don't hang out with any of them, but I hear they are out there

Having shown horses and cars, and working in the world of the performing arts, I find that with machinery, that's where I am happiest. Still not sure about my bike, but at the moment it does seem to be running provided I don;t do a lot of stop and start. Its a problem because I bought it for a town commuter.

RE-Memphis · **Reply #18 on:** April 10, 2013, 09:36:16 pm

Quote from: barenekd on April 10, 2013, 07:15:26 pm

My wife's line was, "What's wrong with that bike? It must not be very good, you're always working on it!"
Bare

I've heard motorycle widow tossed my way a few times.

I'm looking at barends and a non stock exhaust. I'm sure I'll have a tinker question or two that week.

barenekd · **Reply #19 on:** April 10, 2013, 11:37:34 pm

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but at the moment it does seem to be running provided I don;t do a lot of stop and start. Its a problem because I bought it for a town commuter.
R

Ok, what's the problem? How many miles does it have on it? Have you changed the plug to an NGK BPR6ES? There is a big brass screw on top of the injector taht will adjust your idle. You can play with it at your own risk, however, if you start that mark where it started so you have a reference. I messed with mine up t abut 70^o clockwise and maybe 10^o CCW. I finally ended up with it about the width of the slot CW.
But if you don't have many miles on it, you will do a lot of chasing. The bike's idling smooths out as it gets miles on it and it doesn't really get very stable until it's got 1500 -2000 miles on it. Nature of the beast
But if you haven't done it the spark plug change will help, at least, it will usually keep idling!
Bare

no bs · **Reply #20 on:** April 11, 2013, 12:18:22 am

Quote from: barenekd on April 10, 2013, 07:15:26 pm

My wife's line was, "What's wrong with that bike? It must not be very good, you're always working on it!" almost an exact qoute! are we somehow brothers-in-law?
Bare

shamelin · **Reply #21 on:** April 11, 2013, 04:13:03 am

Quote from: RE-Memphis on April 10, 2013, 04:54:44 am

Lately my enfield has been exhibiting strange symptoms. It starts, on the first or second kick, even in the morning when I'm not quit awake yet. The electrical seems ok. The fuel economy is terrific. I can hold speeds at 70plus and she cruises happily at that 62mph sweet spot. The vibrations are low, almost pleasant. I'm averaging 40 miles a day for work.

Also I haven't had the urge to buy any thing new or tinker.

Am I doing something wrong?

I'm afraid we may have accidentally swapped motorcycles at some point. Please let me know when you'd like to meet so we can get the bikes back to their rightful owners. I sure could use my steady, surefooted ride these days.

Ice · **Reply #22 on:** April 11, 2013, 05:43:05 am

Quote from: RE-Memphis on April 10, 2013, 04:54:44 am

Lately my enfield has been exhibiting strange symptoms. It starts, on the first or second kick, even in the morning when I'm not quit awake yet. The electrical seems ok. The fuel economy is terrific. I can hold speeds at 70plus and she cruises happily at that 62mph sweet spot. The vibrations are low, almost pleasant. I'm averaging 40 miles a day for work.

Also I haven't had the urge to buy any thing new or tinker.

Am I doing something wrong?

Simple cure for the malady...........fix it 'till it's broke.

Or get an Iron Barrel.

BLACKC5 · **Reply #23 on:** April 11, 2013, 06:46:28 am

Quote from: b.sheets on April 10, 2013, 07:09:47 pm

I've heard that a time or two

What is it with women,as soon as I pickup a cleaning cloth or look at my bike its on.... You spend to much time on that bike, what's wrong with you......

Desi Bike · **Reply #24 on:** April 11, 2013, 05:06:20 pm

"whats wrong with that bike... And why is it in the livingroom?"

no bs · **Reply #25 on:** April 11, 2013, 06:31:16 pm

why are you using grandma's roasting pan to drain oil?

Royalista · **Reply #26 on:** April 11, 2013, 10:22:57 pm

Most items of a boudoir have a useful function in motorcycle maintenance.

Ice · **Reply #27 on:** April 12, 2013, 05:08:42 am

Quote from: no bs on April 11, 2013, 06:31:16 pm

why are you using grandma's roasting pan to drain oil?

To improve the flavor of her pot roast ?

J;k

GreenMachine · **Reply #28 on:** April 12, 2013, 03:31:32 pm

Any tunes coming out of that radio?

Desi Bike · **Reply #29 on:** April 12, 2013, 05:20:26 pm

Actually, yes. Its fully restored by me. 1951 Kuba Imperial. I have it currently hooked up with a period correct Perpetuum Ebner Rex turntable. Although not a concours restoration, they fill the house with sound. Tube audio is my other hobby.

Jack Leis · **Reply #30 on:** April 12, 2013, 08:34:48 pm

Desi, you HAD to mention tube audio. I have an original Fender Super Reverb amp, dated actually Nov. '66. Matched with my American Strat or Gibson Les Paul the tone is to die for ! Long live vacuum tubes ! Ive been offered alot of money for that amp but no way I'll ever part with it .

High On Octane · **Reply #31 on:** April 12, 2013, 10:33:44 pm

Quote from: Jack Leis on April 12, 2013, 08:34:48 pm

Desi, you HAD to mention tube audio. I have an original Fender Super Reverb amp, dated actually Nov. '66. Matched with my American Strat or Gibson Les Paul the tone is to die for ! Long live vacuum tubes ! Ive been offered alot of money for that amp but no way I'll ever part with it .

Quote from: Desi Bike on April 12, 2013, 05:20:26 pm

Actually, yes. Its fully restored by me. 1951 Kuba Imperial. I have it currently hooked up with a period correct Perpetuum Ebner Rex turntable. Although not a concours restoration, they fill the house with sound. Tube audio is my other hobby.

I love tube amps! There are some Hybrid amps out there now tube and solid state. My best friend has one (that I've been painting all the custom guitars for) and it sounds amazing. Really crisp and bright on the clean channel and absolutely shreads on the distortion channel. I can't remeber what brand it is. I'll have to ask him.

I don't own any electric guitars anymore, now I just have my black Epiphone acoustic. I think I'm going to build myself a custom 7 string though and get a Line 6 Pod and a small practice amp.

Scottie

Ducati Scotty · **Reply #32 on:** April 12, 2013, 11:05:31 pm

We've wandered. I don't even remember the zip code of the original post...

Arizoni · **Reply #33 on:** April 13, 2013, 12:37:29 am

I have a '66 or '67 Fender Twin Reverb amp.
It's only problem is it is the solid state version that isn't worth much.
It sits out in my storage house while I use my small Marshall.

I hope RE-Memphis finally figured out there is nothing wrong with his bike.

Jack Leis · **Reply #34 on:** April 13, 2013, 02:48:38 am

Yes Jim, I sincerely hope he doesn't fix something that isn't broken. I worked on my G5 today, just making sure its bullet proof for a long ride next week to Beatty, Nevada. Going to stay there and explore Death Valley. Going to meet the SoCal Norton Boys there next weekend . Should be fun. Its going to be a long haul for sure but I'm up for it. Twin Reverbs are real screamers. Love the tandem 12 " speakers. They have a sound all there own. I never knew they made them in solid state. <Must be a silver face. I don't think theres anything wrong with mixing guitar amps and bikes, do you ?

AussieDave · **Reply #35 on:** April 13, 2013, 06:45:48 am

I have a most excellent mandolin that i play with a hillbilly/folk band at most of the local boozers. One time I was doing sound for one of those long benefit gigs (had the mando with me) when by good buddy Ian Rilen of X fame(RIP) invited me to sit in with his outfit. I plugged into one of those old '60s valve marshalls with about three knobs and had the most excellent time playin distorted solos and feedback driven power chords. Gave my autograph to some crazy Japanese chicks who thought I was a legend. Now if only I could fit one of those amps on the back of the g5 ,I feel sure my musical career would blossom once more.

Jack Leis · **Reply #36 on:** April 13, 2013, 08:10:24 am

Cool!!!!!

Desi Bike · **Reply #37 on:** April 13, 2013, 01:08:53 pm

Hmmm. Think you would have a hard time keeping the front wheel on the road with a marshall stack on the back. They are heavier than that girl you dated when you thought no one was looking.

DanB · **Reply #38 on:** April 13, 2013, 04:24:06 pm

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I have a most excellent mandolin that i play with a hillbilly/folk band at most of the local boozers.

Something about the enfield and a mando strapped across your back gets LOTS of attention! (I've gotten a gig out of nowhere!)

Keep pick'n and riding.

RE-Memphis · **Reply #39 on:** May 09, 2013, 01:12:25 pm

Quote from: Arizoni on April 13, 2013, 12:37:29 am

I hope RE-Memphis finally figured out there is nothing wrong with his bike.

Runs like a dream.

AussieDave · **Reply #40 on:** May 09, 2013, 01:58:37 pm

Quote from: DanB on April 13, 2013, 04:24:06 pm

Something about the enfield and a mando strapped across your back gets LOTS of attention! (I've gotten a gig out of nowhere!)

Keep pick'n and riding.

My brother from another mother in a distant land! Takin a hiatus at the moment.Our harp player died and our singers gone to scotland. hope youre rippin it up!