Author Topic: Is is a Vintage yet ?  (Read 3837 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

chanderjeet

  • Scooter
  • **
  • Posts: 66
  • Karma: 0
on: October 03, 2009, 04:03:11 pm
I apologize if I'm posting in wrong forum but how old does a Bullet have to be to be called a Vintage?

Say 1975 or earlier?



Leonard

  • Grand Gearhead
  • *****
  • Posts: 1,287
  • Karma: 0
  • I loved this bike!!
Reply #1 on: October 03, 2009, 05:20:20 pm
I apologize if I'm posting in wrong forum but how old does a Bullet have to be to be called a Vintage?

Say 1975 or earlier?



Some will disagree, but I would say Made in England.
2009 Triumph Bonneville T100
2004 Royal Enfield Sixty-5 (RIP)
2001 Kawasaki W650 (going, going...gone)
http://www.romeoriders.com


The Garbone

  • Shade Tree
  • Grand Gearhead
  • *****
  • Posts: 3,978
  • Karma: 0
  • User Complaints: 22
Reply #2 on: October 03, 2009, 06:25:25 pm
Ah, I think pre 1980 Indian REs would qualify...  It would be cool to have a real vintage Indian Army RE in my opinion.
Gary
57' RE Crusader 250
67' Ford Mustang
74' Catalina 27 "Knot a Clew"
95 RE Ace Clubman 535
01 HD 1200 Custom
07 RE 5spd HaCK

* all actions described in this post are fictional *


Philbomoog

  • Bulleteer
  • ***
  • Posts: 136
  • Karma: 0
Reply #3 on: October 03, 2009, 07:06:32 pm
Recently went to a 'classic bike' show here in UK where the criteria was pre 75.
The place was full of BSA's, Aerials,Nortons, Vincents and a few Harleys (only one Enfield!)
Got some lovely photos but they're too big to post. Sorry


rotorwrench

  • Bulleteer
  • ***
  • Posts: 179
  • Karma: 0
Reply #4 on: October 04, 2009, 05:11:09 pm
I have a tendancy to agree with Leonard about the description "Vintage" but in all fairness I would say prior to 1972 since that was the last of the UK models and all Indian built models would have had to have been imported on a one off basis at that time. At some point though all of the Indian built models will be vintage as well. Especially since they have discontinued the old style engines and transmissions for the unitized type of construction.


chanderjeet

  • Scooter
  • **
  • Posts: 66
  • Karma: 0
Reply #5 on: October 04, 2009, 05:35:50 pm
So I get this general feeling from here and a few others that pre 1975 is indeed Vintage.
In that case, HURRAY, I just landed myself a Vintage Enfield  ;D


1Blackwolf1

  • Grand Gearhead
  • *****
  • Posts: 3,599
  • Karma: 0
  • Looking for the next rebuild project....
Reply #6 on: October 14, 2009, 03:03:49 pm
  If you go to the VJEMC web site they have a list that may tell you what years are considered Vintage.  Will.
Will Morrison
2007 500 Military
2000 Kawasaki Drifter 1500
2000 Victory V92SC
1976 Suzuki GT185 Rebuilder Special..AKA (Junkyard Dog)
Many, many other toys.
The garage is full.


Ice

  • Hypercafienated
  • Grand Gearhead
  • *****
  • Posts: 6,753
  • Karma: 0
  • Ride In Paradise Cabo, Don and Ernie
Reply #7 on: October 15, 2009, 07:01:35 am
 I believe our Madrass made Iron Barrel and A.V.L Bullets are morally qualified as vintage due to the design,materials and manufacturing methods being period correct.

My 1978 Suzuki GS1000E had more plastic bits than my Bullet does :D
No matter where you go, there, you are.


cyrusb

  • Kept man
  • Grand Gearhead
  • *****
  • Posts: 3,616
  • Karma: 2
  • There's a last time for everything
Reply #8 on: November 19, 2009, 09:15:57 pm
An absence of plastic is a good indicator.
2005E Fixed and or Replaced: ignition, fenders,chainguard,wires,carb,headlight,seat,tailight,sprockets,chain,shock springs,fork springs, exhaust system, horn,shifter,clutch arm, trafficators,crankcase vent.