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JohnR

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on: October 21, 2020, 04:55:20 pm
Soooo, I drew the name of a guy to be his Secret Santa. About the only thing I know about him is that he did a Royal Enfield Diesel conversion and drives it quite a bit.
The question is, where do I get something like a patch/plaque/badge that would fit his Enfield. I don't know which model and am pretty much at a loss. Can anyone point me in the correct direction?
Oh and I am a Dnepr and Ural owner......


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Reply #1 on: October 21, 2020, 06:02:55 pm
Very thoughtful of you!  If he went for diesel and actually rides his handiwork, that suggests to me a person who values economy and challenge over convenience and performance.  I'll bet his machine is some variation of the Bullet.  If you were able to take a couple pictures of his ride and post them here, I bet folks could suggest all sorts of stuff that might be of benefit to him.

Hitchcocks Motorcycles in UK is the go-to supplier for Royal Enfield parts:
   https://accessories.hitchcocksmotorcycles.com/accessory-shop/Petrol-Tank-Accessories

But, if I wanted something more unique and exotic, and wanted to save a few dollars at the same time, I might go to Ebay.  A search on "Royal Enfield brass", will bring up all sorts of interesting options, like these:
         https://www.ebay.com/itm/Fits-Royal-Enfield-Brass-Mudguard-Fender-Canon-Mark-Redditch-Badge-Decal-S2u/274088773181

         https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-ROYAL-ENFIELD-REAR-MUDGUARD-BRASS-SWORD-BADGE-PUMMY/123888238307

          https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-ROYAL-ENFIELD-BRASS-FRONT-MUDGUARD-NUMBER-PLATE-WHITE/383584039821

          https://www.ebay.com/itm/Royal-Embossed-Golden-Finish-Mudguard-Lion-Emblem-For-Royal-Enfield-Bullet/283936793617

          https://www.ebay.com/itm/Brass-Indian-Lion-Army-Emblem-Badge-Fits-Royal-Enfield-Electra-Twin-spark-CA/274417005998

If the man is capable of doing a diesel conversion, he's probably able to make any generic ornament fit.  And if he's not fond of what you select, the ability to claim it's for another model is a tactful way out for everybody.

          If he doesn't already have a carrying rack on his machine, that might be something practical that would be much appreciated.  Perhaps something like this?:    https://www.ebay.com/itm/Royal-Enfield-Classic-350-500CC-EFI-Rear-Luggage-Rack-Carrier-Steel-Black-Paint/193510797670


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Reply #2 on: October 21, 2020, 06:09:36 pm
Wow, those are FANTASTIC ideas. I really appreciate the response. I pride myself on trying to really give Christmas gifts that someone would like and not just "take up space". This is a Secret Santa from another forum, so I have never seen his bike-might try and search some more to see if he posted one. He is an older dude (heck, aren't we all), but seems really proud of doing the diesel conversion.
Thanks again.


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Reply #3 on: October 21, 2020, 06:15:18 pm

Some "Winter Riding Gear" Perhaps?

So badass my Enfield's actually illegal  in India. Yet it squeaks by here in Virginia.

 


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Reply #4 on: October 21, 2020, 06:28:15 pm
Love it. I'm trying to post a picture of his bike, but can't figure out how to do it on this site.....