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The 'Big Bolt', or how to spot an Indian Bullet.
on: June 30, 2017, 10:12:46 pm
I have posted this video I made today on a few forums. I have seen too many overpriced Indian bikes being offered as 'British' when they are clearly not. Never mind any frame or engine numbers which may be stamped on them, or any documents supporting them, if the 'Big Bolt' is there, it is Indian, end of. Don't get caught out, folks  ;)
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https://youtu.be/PLHWH3MCd0M
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Re: The 'Big Bolt', or how to spot an Indian Bullet.
Reply #1 on: June 30, 2017, 10:37:53 pm
It's good to know these little things, thanks!
BTW... I have a 'British Enfield Bullet 500' with that big bolt lol... but mine for some strange reason has an Enfield India sticker in between the front forks... hmmmmm ;) ;)
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Re: The 'Big Bolt', or how to spot an Indian Bullet.
Reply #2 on: July 01, 2017, 01:01:27 am
Quote from: Bullet Whisperer on June 30, 2017, 10:12:46 pm
I have posted this video I made today on a few forums. I have seen too many overpriced Indian bikes being offered as 'British' when they are clearly not. Never mind any frame or engine numbers which may be stamped on them, or any documents supporting them, if the 'Big Bolt' is there, it is Indian, end of. Don't get caught out, folks  ;)
 B.W.

https://youtu.be/PLHWH3MCd0M


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Re: The 'Big Bolt', or how to spot an Indian Bullet.
Reply #3 on: July 01, 2017, 02:01:47 pm
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Re: The 'Big Bolt', or how to spot an Indian Bullet.
Reply #4 on: July 01, 2017, 03:43:42 pm
Quote from: malky on July 01, 2017, 02:01:47 pm
Here you go ladies and gentlemen, test your knowledge.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Royal-Enfield-Bullet-1963-350cc-/192230990325?hash=item2cc1dc21f5:g:T5UAAOSw~rpZS9k7
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Re: The 'Big Bolt', or how to spot an Indian Bullet.
Reply #5 on: July 01, 2017, 06:33:32 pm
Quote from: Bullet Whisperer on June 30, 2017, 10:12:46 pm
I have posted this video I made today on a few forums. I have seen too many overpriced Indian bikes being offered as 'British' when they are clearly not. Never mind any frame or engine numbers which may be stamped on them, or any documents supporting them, if the 'Big Bolt' is there, it is Indian, end of. Don't get caught out, folks  ;)
 B.W.

https://youtu.be/PLHWH3MCd0M
Thanks BW.
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Re: The 'Big Bolt', or how to spot an Indian Bullet.
Reply #6 on: July 02, 2017, 10:59:26 am
Just fit a genuine BSA acetylene headlamp on it. The bolt will be the last thing on anyone's mind.
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Re: The 'Big Bolt', or how to spot an Indian Bullet.
Reply #7 on: July 02, 2017, 02:02:34 pm
Quote from: malky on July 01, 2017, 02:01:47 pm
Here you go ladies and gentlemen, test your knowledge.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Royal-Enfield-Bullet-1963-350cc-/192230990325?hash=item2cc1dc21f5:g:T5UAAOSw~rpZS9k7
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Malky,
In the 3rd picture of this listing, is the dreaded 'bolt' which clues me in on the fact that this is an Indian Enfield, according to Paul's video, and not one produced in England, as the ad depicts... hehe
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Re: The 'Big Bolt', or how to spot an Indian Bullet.
Reply #8 on: July 03, 2017, 03:22:58 pm
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Re: The 'Big Bolt', or how to spot an Indian Bullet.
Reply #9 on: July 03, 2017, 05:36:36 pm
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Re: The 'Big Bolt', or how to spot an Indian Bullet.
Reply #10 on: July 03, 2017, 06:08:56 pm
At least he's being honest about it, listing it fitted with a 1992 engine; unlike the 350  which may not be the case when telling us this...
 Country/Region of Manufacture :  United Kingdom Even if it was a UK  bike surely £4000 is still an oversized pipe dream.
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Re: The 'Big Bolt', or how to spot an Indian Bullet.
Reply #11 on: July 03, 2017, 09:44:43 pm
Here is one that is just my age lol... pretty nice shape, actually!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1956-Indian-TOMAHAWK-/122571590430?hash=item1c89d60b1e:g:lxMAAOSwyltZVPda&vxp=mtr

...but it's the twin!
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Re: The 'Big Bolt', or how to spot an Indian Bullet.
Reply #12 on: July 03, 2017, 10:27:30 pm
Quote from: Yamahawk on July 03, 2017, 09:44:43 pm
Here is one that is just my age lol... pretty nice shape, actually!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1956-Indian-TOMAHAWK-/122571590430?hash=item1c89d60b1e:g:lxMAAOSwyltZVPda&vxp=mtr

...but it's the twin!
And that is an 'Indian' badged Royal Enfield, made in England and not an Indian made Royal Enfield. No 'Big Bolt' there, either  ;D ;D ;D
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Re: The 'Big Bolt', or how to spot an Indian Bullet.
Reply #13 on: July 04, 2017, 08:59:59 am
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Re: The 'Big Bolt', or how to spot an Indian Bullet.
Reply #14 on: July 04, 2017, 09:19:50 am
OK, so two important points to clarify when speaking to the seller...
Is it a big bolt or a big head model you're selling ;) 
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