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Reply #30 on: February 23, 2014, 07:03:03 am
Correct arizoni. Hitchcock s sell an after market sprocket and uou need the drum too. I'm gonna try it once I chew through my current sprocket


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Reply #31 on: February 23, 2014, 12:22:28 pm
2 up yes. Nsw plates but these pix are koscoisko. Highly reccomend ed.

Ever feel like you're on the outside looking in?  ;)

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Reply #32 on: February 23, 2014, 07:40:15 pm
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Seems if there was such a aftermarket sprocket it would have to come with a different brake drum?

Yep, that's part of the "Kit". NFG sells them
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Reply #33 on: February 23, 2014, 07:58:46 pm
Nevertheless there is one.
It is a ring, not unlike a slim donut, fitting over the heart which has the brake drum. Pricey too.
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Reply #34 on: February 23, 2014, 11:32:23 pm
The stock one runs around $75.  Not cheap either.

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Reply #35 on: February 24, 2014, 02:37:01 am
the after market sprocket and drum kit is about 50 bucks more than the dodgy indian rear sprocket. having now gone through 2 sprockets in 12 months, im def losing that crap and replacing it with a UK made sprocket.


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Reply #36 on: February 24, 2014, 04:45:14 am
Based on my experience it seems odd that your having so much trouble with your rear sprocket.

The one on my G5 looks about as good as new after 2 3/4 years and over 13,000 miles.
I did change the OEM rear chain after about 3,000 miles to a chain that was made in the USA.
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Reply #37 on: February 24, 2014, 06:01:49 am
I'm not the only one.  There's always people on the forum and who i meet who lost the sprock teeth. I am tryna keep on top of it but I recently lost teeth on 2nd sprocket. We will see how the 3rd sprocket goes!
The shop replaced the 2nd sprocket and chain . The chain was a regina. I've bought renolds chain. I'm up to 40000km in 18 months.


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Reply #38 on: February 24, 2014, 09:39:44 am
Based on my experience it seems odd that your having so much trouble with your rear sprocket.

The one on my G5 looks about as good as new after 2 3/4 years and over 13,000 miles.
I did change the OEM rear chain after about 3,000 miles to a chain that was made in the USA.

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Reply #39 on: February 27, 2014, 08:08:17 pm
Hello all
As per my subject- i have an 07 bonnie. Last of the carbs. Its my second bonneville. Great bike
But my Enfield fascination never ceases.
I tried getting a test ride out of my local dealer but they dont have any for loan.
So my ride impression is zilch

I use my bonneville for transportation in summer- groceries- commute- errands- cottage runs (bad dirt roads) and my yearly tour of the NY Adks. I load it down with saddlebags. I dont cruise more than 120 kph (7o mph) i do however open it up n the twisties

So all this background for what- some questions-
What model bullet best suits my purpose b5 g5 or c5
I love the looks of the c5 right out of the box but never really see one with racks for panniers on rear.

Also wheel base and tire choice. I read somewhere that the g5 is better suited for loaded riding and tire choice

Anyhow. Just some questions to pass the month of feb away. I dont think id sell the bonnie- but a nice kickstart gas sipping enfield would look nice in me garage!

here's my c5 with enfield saddle bags. small though. I'm not sure panniers would look good on it. Maybe on one of the military versions or G5



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Reply #40 on: February 28, 2014, 01:33:48 am
that is beautiful. love your customizations

here's my c5 with enfield saddle bags. small though. I'm not sure panniers would look good on it. Maybe on one of the military versions or G5




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Reply #41 on: February 28, 2014, 04:24:04 am
The Lab mounted on the fender is a nice touch.  ;)
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Reply #42 on: February 28, 2014, 04:31:35 pm
Bwaahahahaha!  I didnt even see her there!


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Reply #43 on: February 28, 2014, 06:50:13 pm
the specs on all three bikes are the same, wheelbase, weight, etc. The only difference in tires now is an 18" rear wheel on the C5, all the rest of the wheels are 19".
The G5 has the most comfortable seat, equal to the Scrambler's. The C5 seat gets the most criticism. The B5 is pretty hard and the new shape is not one I like.
Any of them have pretty much equal capabilities. The C5 probably has the most available accessories as it's pretty much the old 350 frame which is the old iron barrel and you can use a lot of the accessories off them.
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Reply #44 on: February 28, 2014, 07:11:48 pm
The G5 has the most comfortable seat, equal to the Scrambler's. The C5 seat gets the most criticism. The B5 is pretty hard and the new shape is not one I like.
Any of them have pretty much equal capabilities. The C5 probably has the most available accessories as it's pretty much the old 350 frame which is the old iron barrel and you can use a lot of the accessories off them.
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Do you mean that the B5 is pretty much the old 350 frame? or the C5? The frames appear very similar to me anyway  ;)
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