Author Topic: What did you do to your Royal Enfield today?  (Read 1811771 times)

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Reply #6255 on: February 12, 2016, 05:26:50 pm
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Finally fitted these which have reduced mirror blur to a more than acceptable level :)


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Reply #6256 on: February 12, 2016, 06:15:09 pm
I just ordered a pair of Dunlop K-70s!  3.25 X 19 front and 4.00 X 18 rear.

Now to find a trustworthy shop to mount them on my spoke wheels. 

I also saw a post about using the spoke mounted balancing weights.  Any advice about that? 

Should I replace inner tubes with a specific type?  I think someone once mentioned an extra thick puncture resistant one.

These classic Dunlops should look pretty cool, but I am mainly thinking it will be safer with better traction and cornering ability.  I usually just putt around, but you never know what could happen, I may have to swerve quickly.  I still am trying to figure out cornering too, so I can use all the help I can get.  For $150.00 (plus mounting and balancing) that is cheap insurance!
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Reply #6257 on: February 12, 2016, 08:03:57 pm
=Extra thick punture resistant tubes are really not necessary.  HOWEVER if you want extra safety find natural rubber tubes, not synthetic.  If punctured the natural tubes release air slowly where the synthetic will rip or tear and deflate almost instantly.  May be  a bit hard to find these days, but worth the effort.=


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Reply #6258 on: February 12, 2016, 09:04:48 pm
Some manufacturers are going back to natural rubber tubes, for just those reasons. They should get easier to find, if you have a good parts person. In particular Bike Master tubes are now real rubber.  Thick tubes will only run hotter with no real advantage on the street.


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Reply #6259 on: February 12, 2016, 09:15:54 pm
I just ordered a pair of Dunlop K-70s!  3.25 X 19 front and 4.00 X 18 rear.
I also saw a post about using the spoke mounted balancing weights. 

Stick on weights are rotten.  Only accept the spoke mounted type.  If a shop doesn't have them, I'd go to a shop that does.
You will love the K70's.  I've had mine for over a summer and love them.  If your front fender clearance is an issue, have no fear it is easy to have the struts extended.
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Reply #6260 on: February 13, 2016, 04:49:58 am
Thanks for the advise on the genuine rubber tubes.  They are about $5.00 each from Bike Master.  More cheap insurance.  I am very grateful for that.  I couldn't figure out for sure which tube was right for my C5 so I called but I got an answering machine.  I will be ordering some as soon as I can verify what is the right ones for me. 

I will also have the wheels balanced with spoke mounted weights when the tires and tubes are installed. 

This forum and the people in it are priceless.  The information I have learned, just on the subject of tires could be saving my life a few times over. 

Thank you everyone!

I took my Avons out for a ride this (sunny & cold) afternoon along the coast.  I have been exploring and finding a good route connecting some affluent, out of the way view areas, to make a nice riding course with stunning views of Puget Sound most of the way.  Very enjoyable!
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Reply #6261 on: February 13, 2016, 02:30:12 pm
One thing about the bike master tubes. They made the change last fall and many tubes on the dealers shelves are still the old style. So you should ask about this.


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Reply #6262 on: February 13, 2016, 05:01:21 pm
My new leftover 2012 C5 got its oil changed and oil screen cleaned today with 37.3 miles miles on the odometer. I also tweaked the rear fender brackets so the fender was centered on the rear tire and no offset to the right 2+ inches as it came from the factory.


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Reply #6263 on: February 13, 2016, 06:09:00 pm
A leftover from 2012?  Is there a story as to how that happened?

How did RE manage to install a fender 2+ inches to one side? Was a bracket welded out of place, or holes misdrilled?

How did you fix it? 

What sort of discount did you get?

What color is your C5?

Did you find anything worth mentioning in your oil screen?

Please forgive my curiosity, but this is very interesting.
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Reply #6264 on: February 14, 2016, 12:47:10 am
I measured some stuff, and, poked the bear ......
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Reply #6265 on: February 14, 2016, 01:30:54 am
I replaced the air box lock that disintegrated on the last ride :)
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Reply #6266 on: February 14, 2016, 10:13:03 am
Narada,

The dealer I got the RE from is predominantly a sales outlet for lawn mowers, generators, snow blowers etc. w/ RE and Vespa as pet projects of the owner. The business is being sold and the new owner does not want to sell 2 wheeled vehicles so everything including the Vespa's and any remaining parts are 50% off. At least that's the story I got.

The fender brackets just need a bit of pushing and pulling as the bracket bosses where they attach to the frame did not appear to be welded on exactly true. So with a few physical adjustment they are now lined up pretty good.

The bike is a chrome/black and was discounted 50% off MSRP and had no prep or freight.

The oil screen, magnets or oil pan showed nothing out of the ordinary. Just a few fleck, slivers and black fines. I am happy with the lack of material that was present.   
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Reply #6267 on: February 15, 2016, 12:35:13 am
That is an interesting story PerazziMx14.  The chrome and black C5 is a gorgeous bike, and it looks like you got a great deal on it too.  At that price, I would have been tempted to buy it just to park next to my chrome and maroon.  I had the dealer do my first oil change at 300 miles and he said there was nothing worth mentioning in mine, but I've always wondered.

A couple of months ago I put hard panniers from India on my C5 and found that between the hand made pannier brackets which were supplied, and the hand made frame, I had to do some adjusting as well.  With a little effort everything came out great, and I couldn't be happier with the results.

Here is a link if you are interested in seeing how that went;
https://forum.classicmotorworks.com/index.php/topic,22561.0.html
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Reply #6268 on: February 15, 2016, 10:55:15 am
That is an interesting story PerazziMx14.  The chrome and black C5 is a gorgeous bike, and it looks like you got a great deal on it too.  At that price, I would have been tempted to buy it just to park next to my chrome and maroon.  I had the dealer do my first oil change at 300 miles and he said there was nothing worth mentioning in mine, but I've always wondered.

A couple of months ago I put hard panniers from India on my C5 and found that between the hand made pannier brackets which were supplied, and the hand made frame, I had to do some adjusting as well.  With a little effort everything came out great, and I couldn't be happier with the results.

Here is a link if you are interested in seeing how that went;
https://forum.classicmotorworks.com/index.php/topic,22561.0.html

Your bike looks really good with the hard luggage. I'm not sure what I'm going to do as far as luggage, but its good to have lots of options.


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Reply #6269 on: February 15, 2016, 04:03:11 pm
I rode into work today. Starting temp was below freezing. I don't care though, because I got to ride into work.
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