[nourydr12]

Hello- I just picked up a 1939 royal enfield D model 250....
Want to verify engine # as it is hard to find info on these bikes. Engine # is DC278. Bike apears to be pretty correct from the research I have been able to do, and is an older restoration that was done fairly well..  I would really appreciate direction in verifying it is a '39 and would like to get info on the best places to obtain literature and parts for this bike. Whatever info anyone can provide is greatly appreciated. I have several older brit bikes but none this old..
Thanks
Bob

[malky]

Some info if you don't have it already.

http://cybermotorcycle.com/gallery/royal-enfield-1939/Royal-Enfield-1939-05.htm

The model pictured is the model D SF. It differs from the one shown in the link as it is ohv as opposed to side valve.

[malky]

I notice yours doesn't have the hand shift. It would be worthwhile contacting the U.K. Royal Enfield owners club for info. Also the colour scheme listed on the link page was standard for that year of bike.

http://www.royalenfield.org.uk/

[nourydr12]

Yes I had read that enfield came out with a ohv in 39.. I am really looking for liturature and info on bike as I like to inform myself as much as I can when I get a bike I have little knowledge about. The royal enfields seem to be a little "Misty" when it comes to engine #'s etc... As I wrote earlier, I am also looking for input on parts avaliable for for bike.
Thanks

[nourydr12]

I have seen pics of 39's with and without a hand shift.... One of my many ?'s. Was the bike avaliable in both?? Or is this a mod that some idiot did to a very nice vintage bike. I love tank shift.

[malky]

These people might be worth a try.

http://www.burtonbikebits.net/

[malky]

Some info of the REOC web site.

http://royalenfield.org.uk/?PageName=machine_dating

Also it would appear that the 1939 civilian model D had a hand shift, while the military model, WD/D had a foot shift.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/gmvg/5501220226/in/album-72157626079232841/

Also if the bike was originally registered in the U.K. and you have a note of the original registration number, that can also be helpfull as it is possible to date the bike to the city of registration and to the nearest month.

[grumbern]

Ask Graham Scarth of the REOC for information. Providing the frame and engine number he can surely date your bike (which is very nice indeed, as are the others accompanying) and give you further information!
Andreas