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Big headlight, but 1939 Royal Enfield Model DC is almost child-size. |
With all the wonderful vintage motorcycles on display every year at the
Dania Beach Vintage Motorcycle Show, it's still rare to spot a Royal Enfield.
Herb Doan's magnificent
1955 Indian Westerner dirt racer has been the only Royal Enfield product on show in recent years and I was delighted to see it there again this year.
But there was something else really special this year: the 1939 Model DC shown by Robert Losik of Boynton Beach, Fla.
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Attractive little Royal Enfield drew a crowd. |
Its girder forks, solo seat, massive headlight and maroon paint job instantly identified this Royal Enfield as a visitor from the past.
I was startled to see how small it is! My 1999 Royal Enfield Bullet would dwarf it. That's in part because this little motorcycle has no rear suspension. The result is a low, sleek look.
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Tidy overhead-valve single "powers" this Royal Enfield. |
The motorcycle is handsomely equipped with electric horn, toolbox and four-speed gearbox (no neutral finder, though!).
I was surprised to see that the rear brake is cable operated. I commented about it to another show visitor, who pointed out that cable works for the front; why insist on a piece of metal for the rear brake?
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Cable operated rear brake, sweet little horn and chain case. |
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Toolbox, air filter, oil tank but no neutral finder. |
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Jewel like little tail light was good enough in 1939. |
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Petite center stand benefits from beer-can landing pads. |
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...well, there was this Royal Enfield on display. |
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