[malky]

Best yet. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Royal-Enfield-350cc-Bullet-1977-original-newly-restored-/172289208351?hash=item281d3cb01f:g:hVMAAOSw65FXrNIS

Showing 8 miles, but has been ridden 25 miles?

[Ice]

 "Chassis Straightened and sent all the parts for sandblasting, then they made a rough fixing of the bodyline to check the cemetery."

 

[malky]

"Chassis Straightened and sent all the parts for sandblasting, then they made a rough fixing of the bodyline to check the cemetery."

Sorry, I posted this in the wrong section. It should have been in "JOTD"

[Arizoni]

Maybe they expected to find a few old parts in the cemetery?

I also liked their use of a, "lacker finish on top."

I think real lacquer might work better but what do I know?

[Adrian II]

Original, eh? Full width hubs?

And where have I seen that color (colour) before?

Oh yes... there are some lovely videos about draining abcesses on youtube but I'd be barred for linking to them.

A.

[Blod]

I bought one !

It is the 350cc Sports version with the overhead valve engine and full width front hub.  It even has a rocket sidecar !!
I ordered it at the end of February and it has got as far as Busan Korea, with any luck it will arrive in time for the first snow.

Here's a pic....

[malky]

I bought one !

It is the 350cc Sports version with the overhead valve engine and full width front hub.  It even has a rocket sidecar !!
I ordered it at the end of February and it has got as far as Busan Korea, with any luck it will arrive in time for the first snow.

Here's a pic....

I would genuinely be interested in your bikes progress and your opinions on it when it arrives.

Good luck.

[Blod]

I would genuinely be interested in your bikes progress and your opinions on it when it arrives.

Good luck.

If you are thinking of importing one yourself my advice would be think again.   So far the process has been an nightmare.   I have been told it will be in Vancouver is 20 days , 30 days, two weeks, 10 days etc.   I will believe it has arrived when I see it.

[malky]

If you are thinking of importing one yourself my advice would be think again.   So far the process has been an nightmare.   I have been told it will be in Vancouver is 20 days , 30 days, two weeks, 10 days etc.   I will believe it has arrived when I see it.

I wouldn't consider buying one, but it would be most interesting to hear from someone who has. What were your reasons for buying the outfit in the first place?

[Blod]

I wouldn't consider buying one, but it would be most interesting to hear from someone who has. What were your reasons for buying the outfit in the first place?

I bought it ( I have since done a charge back ) because it was what I wanted and the price was right. 
The latest is that it will arrive in Vancouver on the 16th of this month, then once it clears customs I will get it transported to Saskatchewan.     I will make a video when I get it and you can see what it's like for yourself

PS, Why would you not consider buying one ?

[malky]

I bought it ( I have since done a charge back ) because it was what I wanted and the price was right. 
The latest is that it will arrive in Vancouver on the 16th of this month, then once it clears customs I will get it transported to Saskatchewan.     I will make a video when I get it and you can see what it's like for yourself

PS, Why would you not consider buying one ?

I have an aversion to buying things (motorcycles) unseen or tried. Plus, I couldn't handle the stress of the U.K. beurocracy of getting it road legal.

[Blod]

I have an aversion to buying things (motorcycles) unseen or tried. Plus, I couldn't handle the stress of the U.K. beurocracy of getting it road legal.

At 1900 UK pounds including shipping I felt safe enough. It's supposed to be completely rebuilt and like new, we will see.

I know what the bureaucracy is like in the UK, I lived there long enough, but here it's not the same. There will be one safety test before it can be registered which consists of checking if the lights and brakes work. After that there is nothing, no mot's or tax.

An advantage of getting a bike over 30 years old is that the insurance is cheap, about 55 pounds a year.

[grumbern]

It's supposed to be completely rebuilt and like new

Indian style! That means all is more than cheap and roughly done. I suppose you'd have to give it a complete makeover to give it the "like new" status you are probably thinking of.
But as you say: We'll see
Andreas

[Blod]

As it happens I know of two people who have bought these bikes, they were both happy with the quality, although one said the carb was not up to much and replaced it.  Apart from that carb A+

[malky]

As it happens I know of two people who have bought these bikes, they were both happy with the quality, although one said the carb was not up to much and replaced it.  Apart from that carb A+

Get them to join the forum and share their experiences. It's always good to get this sort of info from "the horses mouth" so to speak. Some photos would be good.

[Blod]

Get them to join the forum and share their experiences. It's always good to get this sort of info from "the horses mouth" so to speak. Some photos would be good.

One was a bloke on another forum, he had the 350 and changed the carb.  The other was the bloke I bought my sidecar from, it was mounted to his 500 RE amongst other things.    He has trouble with his eyesight and has lost his license, he is now bike less.

I will post a stack of pics when mine finally arrives. The thing that concerns me the most is that it's spent since February stuck in a crate in a tropical climate with high humidity.   I'm hoping it's OK.
 
I have the old style seats for it, and a load of brass parts that I sourced in India so as to keep it all original, and that barn door windscreen will have to go as it does not look right on a sports machine. Roll on the 16th !

 In the mean time here's some more pics....

[malky]

One was a bloke on another forum, he had the 350 and changed the carb. 

Which forum is this please?

                                             The other was the bloke I bought my sidecar from, it was mounted to his 500 RE amongst other things.    He has trouble with his eyesight and has lost his license, he is now bike less.

So sad when this happens. Thankfully my senses are still sharp enough to see what's going on.

[Blod]

Which forum is this please?
So sad when this happens. Thankfully my senses are still sharp enough to see what's going on.

The UK forum...
Well, it arrived today as promised, but the forwarding company hasn't sent the docs through. It is better, much better than I expected. I have taken some video and a couple of photos, but Youtube is stuck on processing the video, so I cant post it. The bike is largely new parts as described, and the paint is mostly to an Indian standard. Chrome of all Indian parts seems to be rubbish, but then that is what they accpet as standard. Suits me.New battery, tyres, cables, chain, rims, brake gear instruments, lights, horn. Spare cables, full workshop manual, gasket set, inner tubes, condensers, points, oil and air filters, mirrors, new tool kit, engine bars and a tailor made RE bike cover all included. Bike, as you will see in the video was extremely well wrapped and crated. Engine number and frame number do not appear to have been tampered with, scratched back to bare metal. There were over 20 dessicant bags taped all over the bike, but there was some mould starting to appear on the seat cover due to high humidity, which wiped down with Dettox. Bike was dusty from travel but easily cleaned. Only a couple of small blemishes in the paint work, not in high visibility areas. Oils in engine and box are all mid level and clean, no fuel of course. All in all, I cannot fault what I have paid for. Madaan Motors gets my vote, in the end.
 ....

Well, nearly a hundred miles now, and a reassuring light mist of oil on the head, but sadly no oil drips on the garage floor. Starts first kick (but needs choke?). Need to sort out a mid range fluffing when opening throttle wide open. Mrs Essex Bird has been on the back of Bhaji to go to the pub and has indicated that this is an acceptable form of entertainment, and a passably hilarious form of transport. So that is the biking budget signed off for the year. I have decided to leave the supplied engine bars off, and the modern mirrors mean the supplied cover doesn't fit. Anyone got a clue about the leaking fuel cap? Seems to fit Ok, maybe just get a seal for it. When is the Hollyville Cafe meeting? .....

.....Evening, just fitted an Amal 26mm carb new from the owners of the forum, very nice too. The Mikcarb was poor quality and often leaked. Currently repainting the grab handle, regulator mounting bar and electrics underseat cover before fitting a Boyer Bransden rectifier/regulator. Also have a Boyer Bransden electronic ignition to fit in the next couple of weeks, then off for the MOT. It will be road tax free next year..... Engine is sweet and virtually oil leak free, but I haven't done a lot of miles. The Royals Enfield timing cover remains leak free..... Happy to see more peeps are chancing their arm with Madaan motors, it worked for me.
 

[Blod]

My bike is on the final boat !



And I know exactly where it is..... It's it's there !

[Blod]

Thankfully my senses are still sharp enough to see what's going on.

What's going on malky ?

[Blod]

[Blod]

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[milestoneman]

i purchased a bike from india , it arrived in uk when arranged , full docs and original indian log book , cost me £280 in duty vat and customs clearance , i had it collected by a local company and delivered to scotland for £52 , un packed pallet , put petrol in tank and third kick it was runnning , i recieved new headlamp ,tail lamp speedo , full cable set ,tool kit and manual ,had it tested on chassis number sent all docs for registration  with fee and it was on the road with age related plate , this one was un restored ,ex indian army , took the chance and was lucky , ps brake shoes ,suspension and tyres were new , have seen some horror story machines from india , asia , best viewing on a short vacation , most the ones if not all are indian restorations , cant think of anyone who buys restores and sells , labour is cheap in india,

[Blod]

i purchased a bike from india , it arrived in uk when arranged , full docs and original indian log book , cost me £280 in duty vat and customs clearance , i had it collected by a local company and delivered to scotland for £52 , un packed pallet , put petrol in tank and third kick it was runnning , i recieved new headlamp ,tail lamp speedo , full cable set ,tool kit and manual ,had it tested on chassis number sent all docs for registration  with fee and it was on the road with age related plate , this one was un restored ,ex indian army , took the chance and was lucky , ps brake shoes ,suspension and tyres were new , have seen some horror story machines from india , asia , best viewing on a short vacation , most the ones if not all are indian restorations , cant think of anyone who buys restores and sells , labour is cheap in india,

Who did you buy it from ?

[malky]

i purchased a bike from india , it arrived in uk when arranged , full docs and original indian log book , cost me £280 in duty vat and customs clearance , i had it collected by a local company and delivered to scotland for £52 , un packed pallet , put petrol in tank and third kick it was runnning , i recieved new headlamp ,tail lamp speedo , full cable set ,tool kit and manual ,had it tested on chassis number sent all docs for registration  with fee and it was on the road with age related plate , this one was un restored ,ex indian army , took the chance and was lucky , ps brake shoes ,suspension and tyres were new , have seen some horror story machines from india , asia , best viewing on a short vacation , most the ones if not all are indian restorations , cant think of anyone who buys restores and sells , labour is cheap in india,

My first Bullet was an Indian Army spec bike that was imported by someone else. I got it for nothing with less than 100 miles on the clock with a wrecked motor. The crank had badly mismatched flywheels which had slackened off, causing the oil pump drive to fail. Everything about the engine was bad, but it got rebuilt with a new crank and a load of other improvements, and to the best of my knowledge it's still running. I covered over 86,000 miles on it. Plenty of maintaining during that period but it never let me down.

[Blod]

You are a clever bloke malky   

[1 Thump]

My first Bullet was an Indian Army spec bike that was imported by someone else. I got it for nothing with less than 100 miles on the clock with a wrecked motor. The crank had badly mismatched flywheels which had slackened off, causing the oil pump drive to fail. Everything about the engine was bad, but it got rebuilt with a new crank and a load of other improvements, and to the best of my knowledge it's still running. I covered over 86,000 miles on it. Plenty of maintaining during that period but it never let me down.

Thats just fantastic Malky!