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General Discussion => Campfire Talk => Topic started by: Esben-dk on October 20, 2013, 12:26:37 am

Title: Danish prewar royal enfield
Post by: Esben-dk on October 20, 2013, 12:26:37 am

Hi guys
I need some help to identify this model.

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/wavv936julwoli7/Photo%2019-10-13%2023%2032%2050.jpg)
It's my grandfather sitting on the motorcycle. I believe the photo is from the late 40's. He used to ride around Europe with his buddies!

Thanks


Sorry, can't get the image to work. Here is the address https://www.dropbox.com/s/wavv936julwoli7/Photo%2019-10-13%2023%2032%2050.jpg

Title: Re: Danish prewar royal enfield
Post by: mrunderhill1975a on October 20, 2013, 02:27:45 am

It looks like a G model from 1940-46. The G models after 46 had telescopic forks, prior to that the G forks were girder type.  The chrome would indicate it was post 1945. The thing I am not sure of is what appears to be overhead valves and exposed push rod tubes.  I believe the WWII WD's were side valve engines so I don't think it is one of those.

If those are not overhead valves, it could be a 1937 JF.  See this link:
http://www.royal-enfield.net/old_bullets/1900-1939/1937_Model_JF.jpg

Title: Re: Danish prewar royal enfield
Post by: Esben-dk on October 20, 2013, 07:02:10 pm

That looks about right! Thanks a lot  :D