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So you want a twin Enfield..check it out.
on: January 29, 2011, 10:49:05 am
  Looks pretty good.  Only thought I have is I'd have to make it a hand shift of some type.  But that's small on the problem index.



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Reply #1 on: January 29, 2011, 01:49:30 pm
This article talks of Royal Enfield building a parallel twin in the future.

http://www.royalenfields.com/2011/01/new-ceo-wants-to-restore-royal-enfield.html

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Reply #2 on: January 29, 2011, 08:32:09 pm
  Sure the plan is in the making, but this is here right now.  And probably very cheaply had, just an idea.
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Reply #3 on: January 29, 2011, 10:03:04 pm
Looks like the only thing left to do on that bike is rear brake pedal relocation.  Kind of a weird detail to leave out after all that work.  It's a good combo,and looks factory. Is the twin drum front brake factory?
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Reply #4 on: January 29, 2011, 11:28:34 pm
Quote from: cyrusb on January 29, 2011, 10:03:04 pm
Looks like the only thing left to do on that bike is rear brake pedal relocation.  Kind of a weird detail to leave out after all that work.  It's a good combo,and looks factory. Is the twin drum front brake factory?

Agreed on all accounts - That IS a nice looker ...... I'd like to see it up close. You KNOW it'll go cheap, too .....  ;)
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Reply #5 on: January 30, 2011, 11:44:30 am
Looks familiar, don't think i would have stuffed a xs650 motor in a real '58 though.
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Reply #6 on: January 30, 2011, 03:49:04 pm
Quote from: 500KsGerry on January 30, 2011, 11:44:30 am
Looks familiar, don't think i would have stuffed a xs650 motor in a real '58 though.

I agree - THAT'S what'll make it cheap, tho ..... I'm all about 'riginal, 'Riginal 'RIGINAL! - but I'm betting that bike would be a pretty fun ride - and - it doesn't look like it butchered TOO much to where a feller couldn't put it back to 'riginal if'n he tool a notion ....
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Reply #7 on: January 30, 2011, 04:18:11 pm
Oh my...it is pretty,and the cases don't say YAMAHA on them...looks legit,regardless of modifications,and probably pretty quick...and my wife sez I should get it... ;D...I'll be watching it!
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Reply #8 on: January 30, 2011, 04:31:36 pm
I'm holding out for the 1948 RE WD/CO with a Yamaha RD350 engine stuffed into it.
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Reply #9 on: January 30, 2011, 06:09:51 pm
Quote from: ace.cafe on January 30, 2011, 04:31:36 pm
I'm holding out for the 1948 RE WD/CO with a Yamaha RD350 engine stuffed into it.

 ::) ??? ::)

Now Ace that would be ridiculous unless you could go back in time to 1948 London with this RD RE. People would be running for the hills and fainting in the streets after witnessing terrifying acts of lengthy wheelie stands and power burnouts to the horrific sounds of bees emanating from the exhaust of this possessed beast. This demonic display would end with most pissing themselves.

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I wonder if this guy has the original motor/gearbox for that '58. It would definitely make it easier to pull the trigger.



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Reply #10 on: January 30, 2011, 07:23:42 pm
Quote from: bullethead63 on January 30, 2011, 04:18:11 pm
Oh my...it is pretty,and the cases don't say YAMAHA on them...looks legit,regardless of modifications,and probably pretty quick...and my wife sez I should get it... ;D...I'll be watching it!

Your WIFE says to get it? What in the Wide, Wide World of Sports are you waiting for? That's akin to an engraved invitation right there! Lucky dawg .........  ::) Heeheehee!
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Reply #11 on: January 30, 2011, 08:23:28 pm
Quote from: bullethead63 on January 30, 2011, 04:18:11 pm
Oh my...it is pretty,and the cases don't say YAMAHA on them...looks legit,regardless of modifications,and probably pretty quick...and my wife sez I should get it... ;D...I'll be watching it!

  Well alrighty then...I knew you'd see it sooner or later Matt.  Betcha it'll go like a banshee.  Keep us posted.
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Reply #12 on: January 30, 2011, 09:46:35 pm
...nah...I'll just be watching this one...I'm either gonna put a Super Meteor engine in the '99 Enfield frame,or buy a 1971 Triumph 650 Tiger,locally...one owner,low miles,garage kept...it kicked back, and broke the owner's ankle;now he hates it,and wants to sell it...he's in his 60's,and wants to see it go to a good home...I'll post some pix if I get it...
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Reply #13 on: January 30, 2011, 10:07:44 pm
  had a couple of Trumpets..nice rides overall.  Should have kept the 500 Bird I had.  That was the best one.  Keep us posted.
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Reply #14 on: January 30, 2011, 11:07:55 pm
I'd go with the Triumph,mine is a T100sr  500. Its easy to start, goes like the wind,  tracks on rails in turns,and looks great. Original is a better investment too. I would'nt mine owning a 70's xs 650 Yamaha though(original).
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Reply #15 on: January 31, 2011, 02:06:11 am
...yeah,I'm leaning that way...my Dad bought a BRAND NEW Triumph Tiger  in 1973,the first year that it was a 750...blue and white...like a Bonneville with one carb...just like the one I'm thinking about...we loved it,and I'll probably get this Tiger...I'm going to look at it tomorrow...but I WILL be watching the "58",with the Yamaha engine...it IS cool...
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Reply #16 on: January 31, 2011, 02:27:01 pm
Just had a thought on the left shifter and left brake mystery. The original rider may be missing his right leg. Went through this 30 years ago with a vet who was missing his left calf and foot. Just mounted the brake pedal on the right of his Bonnie.
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Reply #17 on: February 04, 2011, 06:33:18 pm
SO................

Did you get the Tiger?? ???
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Reply #18 on: February 05, 2011, 02:09:23 pm
...not yet...we're hagglin'... ;D...we're about $1500 apart on the price;but I'm gonna have to drop $1500 on it right away...we shall see....
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Reply #19 on: February 05, 2011, 03:47:10 pm
I think 3050 is an excellent price for that bike. That was the winning bid.
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Reply #20 on: February 05, 2011, 06:26:37 pm
Someone out there is one happy camper. She's a nice looking ride  8)
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Reply #21 on: March 02, 2011, 06:33:19 pm
Heres another twin transplant on Youtube. Looks very well done and definitely a reliable motor.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejaoNY4kUxU&feature=autofb
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