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Well Hell. Mrs. 2LZ asked me what I wanted for my upcoming birthday.....
Pick it up Friday or Saturday but depends on weather.
Not my first color choice but they made me an offer I couldn't refuse, especially here for the CA market. Really looking forward to this adventure. The pic is the exact bike, ser# and all.
JerryHawk250
03-08-2023, 11:36 AM
Congrats on the new bike. :tup:
cheesy
03-08-2023, 01:09 PM
:tup:
I test rode one a while back for giggles. I was impressed, save for the rear brake pedal, which I suppose I could have adapted to. The Maggot is paid for, which is why I didn't get it.
XLsior
03-08-2023, 03:15 PM
Pretty sure RE have replacement tanks at RE pricing if the color isn't captivating.
Im intrigued to see what the new behind the curtain Himalayan 450 gets priced at domestically.
Pretty sure RE have replacement tanks at RE pricing if the color isn't captivating.
Im intrigued to see what the new behind the curtain Himalayan 450 gets priced at domestically.
So far, all their replacement parts are fairly inexpensive. I can get the chrome tank with the original badge and black center stripe (glitter they call it) for around 350.00 delivered.
Okierider
03-10-2023, 07:19 AM
So far, all theor replacement parts are fairly inexpensive. I can get the chrome tank with the original badge and black center stripe (glitter they call it) for around 350.00 delivered.
My bike was the metallic orange but for 150 the dealer swapped it for the red tank.
And as a bonus that gave me the chrome headlight and polished wheels-makes me very happy. I love this damned bike.
My bike was the metallic orange but for 150 the dealer swapped it for the red tank.
And as a bonus that gave me the chrome headlight and polished wheels-makes me very happy. I love this damned bike.
Glad to hear it! I'm hoping for the same experience.
Brought her home yesterday!
Okierider
03-13-2023, 10:38 PM
Sweet! Have fun!
TominMO
03-14-2023, 06:59 AM
If I were in the market for a street bike, this would be at the top of the list. Old-school looks and simplicity with modern electronics and fueling. The Triumph 650 for today, without the oil puddle.
Sport Rider
03-14-2023, 09:54 AM
congrats! let us know how it works.
So, the gals (Mrs. 2LZ and her good friend and wine buddy from across the street) were hovering in the shop last night, sipping and chatting. I expressed my concerns about the matte finish tank, especially with the completely non-matching glossy side covers with different colors, than that funky teal on the tank (that the girls insist I keep on the bike). It just ain't working for me. Their agreed fix? Leather bags! WOO HOO! Cleared for purchase! I don't drink wine....but I do like its side effects on others! ;-)
JerryHawk250
03-14-2023, 10:57 AM
So, the gals (Mrs. 2LZ and her good friend and wine buddy from across the street) were hovering in the shop last night, sipping and chatting. I expressed my concerns about the matte finish tank, especially with the completely non-matching glossy side covers with different colors, than that funky teal on the tank (that the girls insist I keep on the bike). It just ain't working for me. Their agreed fix? Leather bags! WOO HOO! Cleared for purchase! I don't drink wine....but I do like its side effects on others! ;-)
I think you should also order more wine while you at it too. ;) Just sayin. :hehe:
I think you should also order more wine while you at it too. ;) Just sayin. :hehe:
Oh! They take care of that! Amador Co is full of vineyards and they belong to at least two of them. It's their "girls day out"!
https://amadorwine.com/
cheesy
03-14-2023, 04:27 PM
Oh! They take care of that! Amador Co is full of vineyards and they belong to at least two of them. It's their "girls day out"!
https://amadorwine.com/
I was going to suggest my youngest sisters' favorite, Cardboardeaux, aka wine in a box. But with the vineyard access, nah.
I was going to suggest my youngest sisters' favorite, Cardboardeaux, aka wine in a box. But with the vineyard access, nah.
....and yet only one brewery! What's up with that? That said, I do see more hops farming popping up in the last year or so, just down the valley from us. Promising sign, perhaps?
Took her out today for a half hour! Really buttery sweet.
cheesy
03-16-2023, 06:53 AM
I thought you'd like it.:tup:
I thought you'd like it.:tup:
Yep, best shifting bike I've ever owned......and with only 15 miles on the clock!
Now....to bling!
BTW, not our first Enfield! Now we have a matching set. One for me, one for Mrs. 2LZ!
Wild Dog
03-16-2023, 12:21 PM
BTW, not our first Enfield! Now we have a matching set. One for me, one for Mrs. 2LZ!
It would be a perfect match to the RE650, if the Enfield was made by Ishapore
TominMO
03-16-2023, 02:27 PM
Now you need a rifle scabbard so you can carry the Enfield on the Royal Enfield.
cheesy
03-16-2023, 04:06 PM
BTW, not our first Enfield! Now we have a matching set. One for me, one for Mrs. 2LZ!
There's a #5 Enfield with a flash hider(megaphone)and bayonet in my closet. The bayonet is probably more accurate.
XLsior
03-16-2023, 04:29 PM
BTW, not our first Enfield! Now we have a matching set. One for me, one for Mrs. 2LZ!
Wish I could something similar in the CZ/CZ combination.
TominMO
03-16-2023, 05:00 PM
Wish I could something similar in the CZ/CZ combination.Or BSA/BSA.
I have several of the CZs that you can hold in your hands.
XLsior
03-16-2023, 05:30 PM
It's a little bit harder to achieve in Australia...
Wild Dog
03-17-2023, 09:24 AM
It's a little bit harder to achieve in Australia...
A Royal enfield or a Enfield no4 mk2??
XLsior
03-17-2023, 06:20 PM
a bike is easier to own than a firearm in Australia.
but that being said CZ firearms are readily available compared to CZ motorcycles....
A Royal enfield or a Enfield no4 mk2??
It's a Lee Enfield No.4 Mk.1. She LOVES it. Very accurate on the 300 yard range. Kicks like a freaking mule tho. She knows when to stop and move on to the pistol range.
cheesy
03-18-2023, 01:19 PM
It's a Lee Enfield No.4 Mk.1. She LOVES it. Very accurate on the 300 yard range. Kicks like a freaking mule tho. She knows when to stop and move on to the pistol range.
I can imagine. My No.5 will knock you on your ass if you aren't ready for it.:)
Finally getting out and about and getting some stuff done around recent obstacles (another freaking trip to the Pokey. Grrrrrr..... As some know, 2LZ ain't the healthiest Bandito on CR).
ANYWAY!
1- Got the Grip Puppies mounted. The stock grips are minuscule.
2- Bar risers. LOVE THEM!
3- Royal Enfield Fly screen! It's a super nice piece.
More headway....but man, I'm REALLY waiting for it to warm up out here. Possibly more snow Tuesday. WTH?
Anyway, The matte tank really needed some help, in my eyes. Again, never been a matte finish guy but again, I couldn't pass up the deal. Soooo....I got some door trim, lined the bottom seam on the tank, rubber Brit Flag knee pads, and a leather tank strap! To me, it really helped the overall appearance and broke up the "blah".
Also added a small rear rack for a bag I already have in stock.
Between yesterday and today, I think I'm done.
Yesterday added the black "small" engine guards. Thought they'd look better than the chrome with the dark motif. Also added a skid plate and the Powerage Shorty slip-on exhaust, and DNA air filter kit (included filter and retainer) and ditched the restrictive snorkel. The Powerage Shorty's are far lighter, smaller, but not that much louder with the baffles. Nice light rumble at idle, and not obnoxious when you jump on it. Happy with that.
Today, I took off the rear rack. I'll keep it for later use when I need it. It just looks much cleaner without it. After all, the bike is Roadster, not a touring machine.
Then this afternoon, the Trip Machine Wingman side bags showed up to replace the glossy, thoroughly un-matching. side covers. Very happy with the quality and appearance of them. I thought they blended the matte tank with the rest of the bike quite well. Oh....and my neighbor checked. They hold more than they look. He got five full beer cans in each side! ;-)
Now if it would warm up so I can ride the dang thing!
I do have to say one thing about the Royal Enfield. I'm not sure if it's the factory, or the dealer I bought it from, or both, but this is the very first bike I've bought where the "dealer prep/uncrate/setup" was perfect. Other than personal adjustments, I went over this bike bumper to bumper, and not one single adjustment was needed. I've never had that happen before. The chain was adjusted to perfection and the rear wheel measured out perfectly straight. Tire pressures were right on. Every cable and lever was adjusted to perfect spec.......and the tank was brimmed full. Really weird. I always find something. Not this time.
JerryHawk250
03-28-2023, 07:30 AM
She's looking pretty good. :tup: Put on them big boy panties and get out and ride it. :hehe: I know the feeling, The day I got my KPX it must of rain just about everyday for two months. Hope you get to ride soon before your wife puts you in a straight jacket. lol
cheesy
04-05-2023, 10:48 AM
I was eyeballing a couple of Continental GT rigs that the local Ural/RE dealer has in stock. If I wasn't staring at some expensive dirt work coming up...
I was eyeballing a couple of Continental GT rigs that the local Ural/RE dealer has in stock. If I wasn't staring at some expensive dirt work coming up...
With our canyons here, the Conti GT would be a blast.
I was able to put on about 40 miles yesterday. Still trying to get it to the 300 mile break in service. I'm about half way there now, thanks to the weather. More riding today.
I can tell you this cheesy, I've NEVER ridden such a nice shifting bike. Best transmission I've ever used...and it's still new. Also, it's no HP monster @ 47....but the torque delivery is virtual perfection. From low on up in a graceful curve. The bike is a true pleasure to ride. So far, I'm really lovin it.
There are things to do, of course. I scoured the internet on "issues" to be addressed out of the box. Apparently, RE uses GOBS of white grease on the four relays behind the side cover. I guess it monsoons annually in India. Some folks say it's the grease, some say the stock relays are junk, most don't. Apparently, there have been scant reports of new bike cutting out because of this. So, being a good China Rider, as soon as I got it home, I cleaned out all the white grease (there was a s--tload) and replaced the stock four relays with Bosch units, along with dielectric grease. I now have the stock relays in back stock, just in case. Total cost for the Bosch relays delivered was 24.00. Cheap and no more possible worries. So far, that's the only thing I've heard of.
Being a China Rider, it's amazing to hear what other folks make such a big deal about. So far, this thing has been cake to wrench on. Nothing's hidden. You should at least take the Continental GT for a test ride!
cheesy
04-06-2023, 12:26 PM
I took an Interceptor 650 on a test ride a couple years ago. Except for the location of the rear brake pedal, it brought a smile to my face. It was comparable to the Maggot in ride and handling, yet with 3 less HP and an extra 150cc, it still had some impressive stones.
Even tho the Maggot is pushing 45 years old, it is paid for.:shrug:
Majik
04-07-2023, 09:01 PM
Congrats! Like what you've done with it so far. I also installed Powerage cans on my '20 INT nearly 2 years ago. Slimmer, lighter (8.95 lbs. lighter for the pair) and lets the engine run cooler. Almost 6000 miles now and no issues save for rusted throttle cables after the first winter. Still love it!
Congrats! Like what you've done with it so far. I also installed Powerage cans on my '20 INT nearly 2 years ago. Slimmer, lighter (8.95 lbs. lighter for the pair) and lets the engine run cooler. Almost 6000 miles now and no issues save for rusted throttle cables after the first winter. Still love it!
Good to hear! I'm looking forward to a great riding season. In the meantime, my right index finger keeps clicking on things for it. I have to stop that.....
Cleaning the bike up of stickers and reflectors, the axles looked naked, unfinished. I got bored and started digging through old boxes of parts of "bikes-gone-by" and remembered I had some chrome caps somewhere from Mrs. 2LZ old Sportster. Found 'em!
Not sure yet. Think I'll leave them on for a while and see if they grow on me.
Okierider
05-27-2023, 10:09 PM
BTW, not our first Enfield! Now we have a matching set. One for me, one for Mrs. 2LZ!
Is that out at Colinga?
Interceptor is looking good!
I ended up with the Tec 2-into-1 exhaust. Cuts nearly 30 pounds off the bike and sounds pretty sweet. Definitely made a difference in how well it flicks around.
I highly recommend the Tec or (I think) hitchcocks fuel booster plug. It really helped smooth the throttle response out.
If the throttle was an on/off light switch before it’s very smooth and linear now.
The DNA filter kit also helps it breathe quite a bit better.
Is that out at Colinga?
Interceptor is looking good!
I ended up with the Tec 2-into-1 exhaust. Cuts nearly 30 pounds off the bike and sounds pretty sweet. Definitely made a difference in how well it flicks around.
I highly recommend the Tec or (I think) hitchcocks fuel booster plug. It really helped smooth the throttle response out.
If the throttle was an on/off light switch before it’s very smooth and linear now.
The DNA filter kit also helps it breathe quite a bit better.
The range? Ione. Sac Shooting Club. She's a member.
I was really looking at the Tec 2 exhaust but ended up getting the PoweRage. I wanted to stick to the "Norton-ish" look of the two pipes. Really happy with them.
I'm curious about the fuel booster plug, though I don't have any complaints about the throttle response. It's not flicky.
Very happy with the RE. What a great bang for the buck. Looking to sell my DRZ to a neighbor and pick up a Scram 411 for the gravel and dirt roads here.
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