[scoTTy]

just wondering and looking

[prof_stack]

I thought I read here that the 2008 models are the same as 2007 except for a $200 price increase.  But there also might be a Classic with AVL engine.

No more blue Electra-X as well.  Black instead.  It would probably sell more if the base of the cylinder was painted black like the old-school motor.  Doesn't affect me either way.

[luoma]

I read a blog somewhere that a picture of the new UCE model was smuggled out of FRANCE AND POSTED ON THE NET, BUT i HAVEN'T SEEN IT. Sorry about the caps lock, fumble fingers

[prof_stack]

This link has an interesting picture:
http://bp2.blogger.com/_QxpmZtfzoIU/RkrCoRUB6YI/AAAAAAAAAf8/YewGjOkBHH4/s1600-h/re_lb500.jpg

I'm not sure if it is an artist's conception or what.

[luoma]

Looks good. Ols-style Dunlop tires, lots of chrome.

[luoma]

After a quick check, I think the picture is of the new Indian market Machismo with the 500 AVL engine.

[rickmax]

Yeah.  Go here:
http://www.royalenfield.com/app/IN/Products.asp

and make sure you stay on the India site, not the UK or US.

[longstrokeclassic]

Hi all, there's a couple of pics here that may be of interest.

http://tinytim.forumcircle.com/viewtopic.php?t=479

[prof_stack]

Hi all, there's a couple of pics here that may be of interest.
http://tinytim.forumcircle.com/viewtopic.php?t=479

Now we're getting somewhere!  Thanks for the link.

My initial thought is:  There seem to be many variants being tested here and there.  I like the Thunderbird motor the best.  But RE had better round out the fins so the motor doesn't look like a UJM square box design.  Yuck. 



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[No. 5]

Be careful what you wish for. It's beginning to look Japanese. IMO 

[luoma]

I like the Thunderbird, but it does look  kinda like an English versioon of the Suzuki Savage (not that it's a bad thing)

[scoTTy]

oooh I don't know MaN,,, I can spend hours polishing the engine
  this forward of the new ones..

  not enough engine pieces to make shiny..

[No. 5]

Good point scotty. Wouldn't it be great... If I could get a Bullet Classic frame with an AVL, 5 speed gear box, and shop for the rest! Tank, Carb, Air filter, Pipes, Bars, Seat, Wheels, Tires, Lights, Speedo, Tach........... Sorry, musta been typing in my sleep. I am definitely dreaming.

[TRider]

This link has an interesting picture:
http://bp2.blogger.com/_QxpmZtfzoIU/RkrCoRUB6YI/AAAAAAAAAf8/YewGjOkBHH4/s1600-h/re_lb500.jpg

I'm not sure if it is an artist's conception or what.

It appears in the photo that the front fender is chrome and the rear fender is black.  I have seen this combination (sometimes green rear fender) several times.  Any opinions on this look?
Butt ugly?  Nice? Just ok? 

Terry

[prof_stack]

Are you sure that motor in the photo of the Machismo is the AVL motor?  The lower left side of the motor looks different than the AVL on the Electra.