Just I was expecting no side movement at all. I do like precision engineering!
UCE engine or not, this is a 50-60 year old motorcycle design. A little wiggle is just fine
Many bikes have rubber bushings which which will give you wiggle anyway. I think from gashouse's pics in another thread these are nylon with a brass sleeve. Beyond that, this frame has a single top tube and is bolted together in a few spots so it flexes a good bit anyway.
You've got to learn to feel the history and character of your bike. It's not just a machine, it has a soul. With a Ducati, you drink a few espressos then ride like hell down a twisty road. Finish off with some good company and red wine and call it a day. With the enfield you should enjoy a strong cup of tea (English breakfast or chai, your choice) ride a little, keep a good British stiff upper lip while it wiggles more than it should, consider your kharma and what you've done in past lives to deserve these wiggles today, then park at home, walk to the pub, and have enough pints to feel as loose as the bike. Safety note: you can ride when the bike is a bit loose but not when you are
You will not find this information printed in any books or manuals but is is
essential to truly understanding any machine. It's not just the machine, you must embrace the culture that has given birth to it and nurtured it. I'm giving you pearls here man.
It's an old style motorcycle, not a Swiss watch. Relax and enjoy!
Scott