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Royal Enfield Motorcycles => Bullet with the UCE engine => Topic started by: Dallastheologian on June 24, 2011, 11:29:04 pm

Title: Bringing my baby home tomorrow...
Post by: Dallastheologian on June 24, 2011, 11:29:04 pm
This is my first attempt at posting a pic, but the dealer put on the new seat for me and I am picking it up tomorrow
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Post by: GreenRE on June 24, 2011, 11:32:48 pm
Beautiful !

Now, wait a minute: Chain drive on the right side ? Is that a UCE thing ? Darn it....I should play close attention.

While, you are at it, ask the dealer to put those mirrors in a vice and bend them more. That way they will be out of line with your elbow, and see behind you .You will actually be able to use them...
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Post by: TWinOKC on June 24, 2011, 11:43:54 pm
Dallastheologian,

Nice looking bike!   I know you will really enjoy it you lucky dog.

Ride safe.
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Post by: ryanof on June 24, 2011, 11:44:26 pm
This is my first attempt at posting a pic, but the dealer put on the new seat for me and I am picking it up tomorrow

The B5 looks better with a solo seat.  The rear fender doesn't look so bad now.  You can add a rack to the back that is sold by our sponsor.

http://nfieldgear.com/enfield-store/aftermarket-parts-accessories/luggage/rear-carrier-pillion-seat.html

This rack has an optional seat that attaches with a couple bolts.
Could you tell us which seat that is?

Thanks
Ryan
Title: Re: Bringing my baby home tomorrow...
Post by: Maturin on June 25, 2011, 12:00:23 am
The seat´s colour matches the pinstripes! Wow! Br. Ryanof is right, the fender fits very well now, too. Good choice, Br. Dallastheologian! Be carefull while breaking her in  ;)
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Post by: r80rt on June 25, 2011, 12:10:23 am
Congrats on the new bike!
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Post by: Ducati Scotty on June 25, 2011, 12:48:07 am
That's the Deluxe Solo seat.  Love those beehive springs!  The bike looks great with the single seat.  I agree, it downplays the more square rear fender.  Even though I wasn't a fan of the rear fender at first it's growing on me now.  I think it looks even more old school than the C5.

And yes, chain on the right is a UCE thing.  It ensures that you burn your arm every time you lube the chain while the bike is warm.  Ask me how I know  :-[

Nice bike!

Scott
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Post by: GSS on June 25, 2011, 12:59:03 am
Spectacular!  Nice job with the seat!
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Post by: barenekd on June 25, 2011, 01:59:44 am
She's a beauty!
Bare
Title: Re: Bringing my baby home tomorrow...
Post by: ryanof on June 25, 2011, 02:05:06 am
That's the Deluxe Solo seat.  Love those beehive springs!  The bike looks great with the single seat.  I agree, it downplays the more square rear fender.  Even though I wasn't a fan of the rear fender at first it's growing on me now.  I think it looks even more old school than the C5.

And yes, chain on the right is a UCE thing.  It ensures that you burn your arm every time you lube the chain while the bike is warm.  Ask me how I know  :-[

Nice bike!

Scott

Thanks Ducati Scotty.  Looks like I'm gonna gets me one of those fancy deluxe solo seats.  I think I will go with the black seat which will go better with a silver paint job.
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Post by: Anon on June 25, 2011, 02:05:38 am
That bike looks great!  I personally am a big fan of the rear fender on that bike (and the 350's in India it's been on forever).  Don't let my bike hear it, but I'm jealous.   :)

Eamon
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Post by: Andy on June 25, 2011, 07:31:32 am
She's a beauty!

I was gonna say that!   >:(
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Post by: BRADEY on June 25, 2011, 07:47:43 am
Hey congratulations on the real classic (this is the original bullet as we know her in India). I notice this one comes with a new modified handle bar design.

There are a few suggestions that you may consider, depending on your choice.

A) Pin stripe the rear fender, it will add character to it and carry on the legacy from the tank on to the rear of the bike  ;D
B) A rear fender sticker would reduce the blank area of the rear fender.

Best wishes for long happy miles on your new B5.
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Post by: 2bikebill on June 25, 2011, 08:22:33 am
Beautiful bike, congrats & welcome. And +1 to Bradey's suggestions.
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Post by: mikesince1974 on June 25, 2011, 02:50:05 pm
Congrats!   Very nice!

 -mikey
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Post by: GreenMachine on June 25, 2011, 03:31:52 pm
really nice bike...is that the metal battery holder with the royal enfield decal on the side?   It really is a fine looking machine..Good luck and I see its the best of both worlds..
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Post by: Okie Enfield on June 25, 2011, 06:05:08 pm
She's a beautiful machine Dallas!  ;D
What's her name  ???
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Post by: Dallastheologian on June 25, 2011, 10:16:12 pm
Here she is...
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Post by: ryanof on June 26, 2011, 02:29:36 am
Hey Dallastheologian.

How comfortable is that seat?
Title: Re: Bringing my baby home tomorrow...
Post by: Dallastheologian on June 26, 2011, 02:34:56 am
It's pretty comfy on the ride. The only thing that bugs me a little is my legs hit the battery box when I am stopped and have my feet down. Good thing I don't spend a lot of time stopped  ;D
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Post by: Ice on June 26, 2011, 02:55:27 am
Congrats !!
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Post by: r80rt on June 26, 2011, 03:48:50 am
Dang that's nice! You'll have to change your name to Dallasthehooligan now ;)
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Post by: Okie Enfield on June 27, 2011, 02:30:36 am
Dang that's nice! You'll have to change your name to Dallasthehooligan now ;)
LOL  :D :D

So Dallas, has she been named yet?  ???
Title: Re: Bringing my baby home tomorrow...
Post by: Dallastheologian on June 27, 2011, 04:33:38 pm
What do you guys think of Beatrice?
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Post by: olhogrider on June 27, 2011, 04:52:14 pm
As a name, or as a bike?
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Post by: r80rt on June 27, 2011, 05:21:09 pm
What do you guys think of Beatrice?
Sounds like a winner to me.
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Post by: Maturin on June 27, 2011, 06:20:19 pm
What do you guys think of Beatrice?

Name a bike. Tz, tz, tz, really weird, you guys over there.
Must tell Precious, she´ll take you all for weird, too   ::)
Title: Re: Bringing my baby home tomorrow...
Post by: olhogrider on June 28, 2011, 12:29:02 am
Yeah, I named mine "The Royal Enfield".
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Post by: singhg5 on June 28, 2011, 01:34:59 am
DallasT:

Congratulations on your new B5. Beautiful pictures and bike. Enjoy summer rides.