Can the new UCE Royal Enfield Bullet 500 cruise at 65-70mph? - Page 2

Blue Ridge Wheeltor · 09-08-2010, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Erwin8r

+3. What do they cost?

http://www.enfieldmotorcycles.com/mo...lassic-c5.html

Blizzard Beast · 09-08-2010, 06:14 PM

For all of you who love this motorcycle,let me post some pics of mine:

Uncle Ernie · 09-08-2010, 06:19 PM

Maybe it's time for a "Post Your Pictures" thread...
I wonder how many people around here have one.

Mista Vern had to go and get a stinky BSA. Too bad for him.

Meter Man · 09-08-2010, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Bhasmasur

For all of you who love this motorcycle,let me post some pics of mine:

What is the purpose of the wire frame near the rear tire?

Blizzard Beast · 09-08-2010, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Meter Man

What is the purpose of the wire frame near the rear tire?

That is a saree guard.Saree clad women in India sit on a motorcycle like this:

So the frame is there to prevent the saree from getting entangled plus it has support for the feet.It is mandatory and all manufacturers supply the bike with it installed.I am soon getting rid of it though.

Mista Vern · 09-08-2010, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Uncle Ernie

Maybe it's time for a "Post Your Pictures" thread...
I wonder how many people around here have one.

Mista Vern had to go and get a stinky BSA. Too bad for him.

No kidding - I have yet to get that thing running!

Uncle Ernie · 09-08-2010, 07:19 PM

I'll be-
I've been using that tubing along the fender to hang a tool roll and Christmas decorations.

It also provides a place to cram shims when readjusting the rear fender on the UCE's. A couple of people have had trouble with a shimmiy that turned out to be an accidentally spring-loaded fender because of factory mis-alignment. (Only a few bikes, I think)

nskitts · 09-08-2010, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Bhasmasur

That is a saree guard.Saree clad women in India sit on a motorcycle like this:

So the frame is there to prevent the saree from getting entangled plus it has support for the feet.It is mandatory and all manufacturers supply the bike with it installed.I am soon getting rid of it though.

Don't take it off, put a cloth saddlebag on there! Or a woman!

Meter Man · 09-08-2010, 08:21 PM

I would never have guessed. Thanks for the explanation. I have always liked the look of the Enfields.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bhasmasur

That is a saree guard.Saree clad women in India sit on a motorcycle like this:

So the frame is there to prevent the saree from getting entangled plus it has support for the feet.It is mandatory and all manufacturers supply the bike with it installed.I am soon getting rid of it though.

MQracing · 09-08-2010, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Bhasmasur

Very handsome bike. And nice countryside as well. Looks like some good areas to ride in.

MSL

carockwell · 09-08-2010, 09:49 PM

To answer the OP's question, absolutely not. Maintain a constant speed over 60 mph and you will be shedding more parts than my cat sheds hair. If you mean can you ride for 30 miles at 65 mph, the answer is yes. If you mean can you ride across the country on I80 and stay out of the way of the trucks, the answer is no. After a brief time at 65 MPH you will need to do some wrenching, tweaking, oil adding, etc. These machine are designed to accelerate to speeds over 60 mph and then slow down for something. Steady state cruising at 65-70 mph is not realistic or advisable. Just take a test ride and you will come to the same conclusion. Steady state cruising at 55 mph is wonderful and will quickly make a convert of you.

Blizzard Beast · 09-08-2010, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by nskitts

Don't take it off, put a cloth saddlebag on there! Or a woman!

I was actually thinking of putting hard panniers.

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Originally Posted by MQracing

Very handsome bike. And nice countryside as well. Looks like some good areas to ride in.

MSL

Yup Shimla,where I live has plenty of nice places to ride to.Lots of nice twisty roads.

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Originally Posted by carockwell

To answer the OP's question, absolutely not. Maintain a constant speed over 60 mph and you will be shedding more parts than my cat sheds hair. If you mean can you ride for 30 miles at 65 mph, the answer is yes. If you mean can you ride across the country on I80 and stay out of the way of the trucks, the answer is no. After a brief time at 65 MPH you will need to do some wrenching, tweaking, oil adding, etc. These machine are designed to accelerate to speeds over 60 mph and then slow down for something. Steady state cruising at 65-70 mph is not realistic or advisable. Just take a test ride and you will come to the same conclusion. Steady state cruising at 55 mph is wonderful and will quickly make a convert of you.

I am not too sure .The new UCE engines are more reliable compared to the old cast iron ones.I have read accounts of people cruising at those speeds comfortably.But then again I have not experienced that myself,the place where I live doesn't have roads to do that.And I never feel the urge to take it to 60mph,I am more of a sedate rider,and thats the way to go on most Indian roads.

pm9654 · 09-09-2010, 12:17 AM

I've been a fan for a while now, beautiful bikes...

Unstable Rider · 09-09-2010, 04:14 AM

I test drove a couple recent models as there is a dealer near me. They are very cool looking bikes. I opted for a KLR instead, it's not comparing apples to apples to be sure, the KLR just suit my personality better.

Question, do the recently produced Enfield's have the leaky-oil issue-- drip-drip-drip on the garage floor?

I do think they are very cool looking and wonderfully retro for city cruising or secondary road-riding.

Blizzard Beast · 09-09-2010, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Sick-Till-Tuesday

Question, do the recently produced Enfield's have the leaky-oil issue-- drip-drip-drip on the garage floor?

Nope.Mine hasn't leaked in 2500 miles.And I know people who've ridden 10,000 miles without even a drop leaking.

09-08-2010, 06:19 PM	#18
Uncle Ernie Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Asheville NC Oddometer: 3,978	Maybe it's time for a "Post Your Pictures" thread... I wonder how many people around here have one. Mista Vern had to go and get a stinky BSA. Too bad for *him*. __________________ LOOK OUT IT'S COMING THIS WAY!

09-08-2010, 07:19 PM	#22
Uncle Ernie Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Asheville NC Oddometer: 3,978	I'll be- I've been using that tubing along the fender to hang a tool roll and Christmas decorations. It also provides a place to cram shims when readjusting the rear fender on the UCE's. A couple of people have had trouble with a shimmiy that turned out to be an accidentally spring-loaded fender because of factory mis-alignment. (Only a few bikes, I think) __________________ LOOK OUT IT'S COMING THIS WAY!

09-09-2010, 12:17 AM	#28
pm9654 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2007 Oddometer: 156	I've been a fan for a while now, beautiful bikes... __________________ BATMAN

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Unstable Rider World Wide Inmate Joined: Jul 2010 Location: 10,000 Lakes Oddometer: 2,121	I test drove a couple recent models as there is a dealer near me. They are very cool looking bikes. I opted for a KLR instead, it's not comparing apples to apples to be sure, the KLR just suit my personality better. Question, do the recently produced Enfield's have the leaky-oil issue-- drip-drip-drip on the garage floor? I do think they are very cool looking and wonderfully retro for city cruising or secondary road-riding. __________________ ´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸ ><((((((º> `·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸ ><((((º> ´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸ ><((((((º> Everything happens for a reason. "Still seeking the reason"

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09-08-2010, 06:14 PM	#17
Blizzard Beast Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2010 Location: Shimla,India Oddometer: 488	For all of you who love this motorcycle,let me post some pics of mine:

09-08-2010, 09:49 PM	#26
carockwell Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2006 Oddometer: 192	To answer the OP's question, absolutely not. Maintain a constant speed over 60 mph and you will be shedding more parts than my cat sheds hair. If you mean can you ride for 30 miles at 65 mph, the answer is yes. If you mean can you ride across the country on I80 and stay out of the way of the trucks, the answer is no. After a brief time at 65 MPH you will need to do some wrenching, tweaking, oil adding, etc. These machine are designed to accelerate to speeds over 60 mph and then slow down for something. Steady state cruising at 65-70 mph is not realistic or advisable. Just take a test ride and you will come to the same conclusion. Steady state cruising at 55 mph is wonderful and will quickly make a convert of you.