"It's a bike you'll want to treat yourself to as you get older, because sometimes you want to slow down the action so that the good times last longer." MotoPlanete
Why he switched from his Bullet
"Bullet is an experience that all bikers should have, just like it is important for you to be a communist in your college days; it leaves you compassionate for the rest of your life." Team-BHP
Royal Enfield Photo of the Week
Actual photo, the only one, posted in a for-sale ad for an INT 650. CraigsList
My Royal Enfield distinguishes itself at the 2015 DGR
That's my 1999 Royal Enfield on the right, serving as a clothes rack.
My Royal Enfield Bullet and I made it to my local Distinguished Gentleman's Ride through my home town this year. The Enfield didn't overheat.
I did.
Even late September in Florida is too humid for wool jacket, tie and flat cap. During a stop at a beachside pub I took off the jacket and hung it on the handlebars.
I spotted only one other Royal Enfield on the ride; a new Battle Green C5. I parked next to it, hoping to make a good impression.
You are always properly dressed on a Royal Enfield.
The rider of the new Royal Enfield rewarded me by looking over my unwashed Enfield with its duct-tape customizations. Observing this, I glowed with pride. Did them myself, I did.
Not until the rest of the riders pulled up did I realize that my Royal Enfield would be positioned at the curb essentially where the smokers would congregate. Fortunately for all, my Bullet behaved well, and did not explode.
Ever conscious that my motorcycle dislikes starting when other people are watching, I waited until the majority of riders had left before I attempted to kick my Royal Enfield to life.
Scooter sidecarists wave farewell.
To my satisfaction it started on the first kick and, then, just as I prepared to mount, died utterly.
I had forgotten to turn on the fuel tap.
One more kick and we were rolling — toward home. We abandoned the ride early, just as we had joined it late. We're anti-social, my Royal Enfield and I.
But we enjoyed seeing all the distinguished gentleman and ladies and their motorcycles. Hope you like the pictures.
If you would like to know how old your Royal Enfield is, or just wish to have its age confirmed, please email your frame and engine numbers to Graham.Scarth01 @gmail.com Graham is happy to be of assistance in this matter to all RE owners wherever they reside. Note that you may be asked to provide photos of the number stampings, along with one of the complete machine. More information.
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Sounds like a very enjoyable event, David. Nice to see my other loves, BMWs and sidecars well represented.
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