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Reply #15 on: May 29, 2010, 11:09:17 pm
Hmmm,  now that you mention it, I do believe that r80rt has never had an issue with his C5.. At least as far as I can recollect.. 

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Reply #16 on: May 29, 2010, 11:45:41 pm
I don't think luck has a lot to do with it, these are just good bikes.
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Reply #17 on: May 30, 2010, 08:11:12 pm
We've experienced fading idle and occasional stalls on brand NEW bikes, but after the break-in - with properly set idle - the problem was not present anymore.
These bikes run significantly better after 1,500 miles. The Enfield is a thumper, so you can feel some engine vibration (thankfully!) but it's really tolerable up to 65 mph, viby between 65-70 and feels a bit unconfortable over 70.
It is good to ride
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Reply #18 on: May 30, 2010, 10:03:30 pm
I know people are tired of hearing it, but my C5 has 4,700 miles on the clock and I've NEVER had a problem with it, I trust it completely and would ride it anywhere.

 I welcome your mileage updates. I follow the UCE threads closely. There is a G5 in my future.These threads are educational.
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Reply #19 on: May 30, 2010, 10:30:55 pm
Ice I think you'll love a G5, I hope you can get on one quickly so I can enjoy reading your reports!
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Reply #20 on: May 31, 2010, 05:55:05 am
Ice I think you'll love a G5, I hope you can get on one quickly so I can enjoy reading your reports!

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I second that ! 

Moreover, the FUTURE is already HERE !

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Reply #21 on: June 04, 2010, 05:17:29 pm
I welcome your mileage updates. I follow the UCE threads closely. There is a G5 in my future.These threads are educational.


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