Hi
I have written one post on this forum, being the proud owner of a new C5 for all of two weeks. In that post I was something of a complaint regarding alignment issues with the subframe and the pieces attached thereto. Having set myself the task of reading through all the past pages of this forum ( currently up to page 55, and feeling like I am getting to know a number of the luminaries who contribute regularly ) I am at peace with the notion of loving the Enfield for what it is rather than regretting it for what it is not.
Anyway, my intention in writing this post was simply to share what it was that drew me to these particular motorcycles. A couple of years ago I spent a few weeks in India. For reasons beyond the scope of this post I spent many hours sitting at an open window four floors above a five ways intersection in a city in the south of that country. The movement of traffic, which included every conceivable form of conveyance, from rickshaws to cyclists to buses, trucks, cars, motorcycles in abundance and pedestrians, seemed to my observation to be a constantly unfolding miracle of mass consciousness synchronicity. Kind of like those of the East see spaces while we of the West have minds tuned more to objects. Now here comes the Enfield bit. At intervals I would hear, above the cacophony, an approaching thump, thump, thump whereupon a motorcycle of presence would proceed in steady and stately motion through the throng bearing a relaxed yet regal looking Indian. I found myself anticipating the next manifestation and began to search out these strangely attractive machines on my wanderings through the city. Seen up close the pull of their charm was strong enough to have me stand still to gaze and meditate upon the appearance and character of these motorcycles. Now, having one of my own I feel a kinship with Toad from 'Wind in the Willows'. So THIS is motorcycling!.
My warmest regards to Bare, Ducati Scotty, Kevin, Wild Bill, Craig, Arizoni and many others who keep this forum alive and have provided me with hours of absorbing and informative reading.