Subject: RE: Royal Enfields
Author: Gary Cheek
Date: Nov 4, 2001, 1:20 PM
Post ID: 1708793459
I would hope they could build bikes better now than 50 years ago!
The India Enfields are actually poorly made . The tolerances on
machined parts is broad requiring selective fitting IE cam journal to
bearing.Valves to guide etc.
The last of the Interceptors were well made indeed !The design was of
course dated but, they were the only Brit twin to be electronically
balanced at the factory. They were very smooth running and durable. The
26 pound nodular iron crank ran in very generously sized main bearings
and was very durable.The worst "flaw" -leaking oil between the cylinders
was easy to remedy . If you are lucky enough to get one I can send you
the fix. They used Cross rings to seal the head and blown head joints
were impossible.Compared to the other Brit twins it was a joy to own.
not as fast as a Triumph or Norton ,but a lot smoother and longer
running.They are not the same type of bike as a Guzzi but the Brit
Enfields were a ton better than the current Enfields in all ways ,Fit
Finish, Material. PERIOD.
Tim Crump wrote:
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