Author Topic: What did you do to your Royal Enfield today?  (Read 1811768 times)

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Reply #3180 on: July 28, 2013, 02:54:57 pm
Seems inappropriate to headline the story with a Trayvon banner?  No where in the text does it indicate that he was assaulted by individuals associated with a retaliation crime.  But it sells interest to read more... 
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Reply #3181 on: July 31, 2013, 08:10:13 pm
I recommend FIAMM nautilus (high Note) You can find them used off cars.  I did not like my WOLO horn at all.
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Reply #3182 on: August 01, 2013, 04:58:14 am
Removed the E3 plug my buddy recommended and put the NGK Iridium that has 800 miles on it back in.  Threw the E3 in the trash.  I won't even give it away.  Reasons: Hard starting, dies during warm up, poor idle, flat spot near WOT, sooty like it's rich.  And it is the plug 'cause the NGK is easy to kick start, doesn't die during warm up, solid idle, doesn't have the flat spot, and is a nice grey.
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Reply #3183 on: August 01, 2013, 06:49:42 am
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Reply #3184 on: August 01, 2013, 06:46:26 pm
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Reply #3185 on: August 01, 2013, 07:04:25 pm
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No where in the text does it indicate that he was assaulted by individuals associated with a retaliation crime.  But it sells interest to read more... 

That's why I've always considered the media to be the biggest American terrorist group. They spend all their efforts turning everything into some to way terrorize the hoi polloi.
So, I've chosen not to watch their untrue propaganda since about 1982 when their yellow journalism destroyed the Ultralight Airplane industry with their lies and sensationalism. The media is even lower on the food chain than lawyers. Sharks will eat them!
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Reply #3186 on: August 01, 2013, 08:22:31 pm
That would be a story.
It's the fifth column: non elected, representing none, they decide the agenda and course of politics.

Back to the issue: I did nothing but checking gear and planning route for upcoming journey. So in a way I did do something.  ;)
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Reply #3187 on: August 02, 2013, 12:00:51 am
I have a 2013 RE Military.  I bought 2 of these OD green canvas/leather messenger bags to rig up as saddlebags for it which I did today.
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Reply #3188 on: August 02, 2013, 12:45:34 am
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That's how a 50 cal sounds.
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Reply #3189 on: August 02, 2013, 03:41:40 am
Finally got around to swapping out the stock Bosch plug for the NGK (6637) BPR6EIX Iridium IX. ...didn't expect it to make as much difference as it did! Great improvements in both idle and smoothness across the power bands. Highly recommend!
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Reply #3190 on: August 02, 2013, 05:32:11 am
Today I installed a 7 inch headlight It is definitely an improvement over the stock unit and was easy to install, I only had to drill out the mounting holes a bit so I could adjust it upwards.  It could still be a bit brighter though so I will have to try a halogen one of these days.  I also tried the bar end mirrors, however I will be returning them, as I find there field of vision to be too narrow. 
Thirdly I got a windshield.  It is not one of the Nfield gear ones, but something Marty over at Go Moto came up with.  It uses the Memphis Shades mounting bracket, and some unknown brand of shield that they modified to fit those brackets.  It is a pretty big windscreen and it has great coverage, though for me it would be nice if it was just a bit taller as the blast from it hits the top of my helmet making an awful racket.  As such I will be leaving it off for commuting, but I think it will be excellent for long trips.  All in all it is a great deal at $90.  I will try to get some pictures of the new screen up later. 
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Reply #3191 on: August 02, 2013, 09:34:56 pm
I bought it.  8)
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Reply #3192 on: August 02, 2013, 10:18:53 pm
I bought it.  8)

Boo-yah!  Welcome to the club :)

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Reply #3193 on: August 02, 2013, 10:26:38 pm
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Finally got around to swapping out the stock Bosch plug for the NGK (6637) BPR6EIX Iridium IX. ...didn't expect it to make as much difference as it did!

As I said, you don't know how many problems you have with the Bosch until you replace it!
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Reply #3194 on: August 04, 2013, 11:59:01 pm
Yesterday I rode my 2011 G5 to the weekly vintage/custom auto show.  Nothing unusual about that but the odometer is now over 11,000 miles and she's still thumpin' down the road like it did at 1,000 miles if not better. :)

I mention this because before I bought it I was concerned about its ability to run without problems.
  It's proving to be as reliable as any Honda or BMW I've owned. :)
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