Just Shoot Me. Another RE
 

Ran across this a couple weeks back. Buddy who travels a lot found it, said, "I may know a guy....." and the deal is done. Dammit.......

Nice score! :tup: I know it's hard to resist a good deal on any bike. lol

Hi, my name is Jerry, I'm a bikeaholic.

I think this now makes you a distributor. :D

It's home! My delivery driver/buddy Greg on the bike for a pic.

Sure is pretty. Really like the chrome tank. :tup:

Sweet.

So far, everything is in spec and clean. Check ou tthese rockers by the fine Redditch folks. It's almost artwork.

So after I took off the tank, I found three of these. According to overseas Brit Bike folks, they are famously known as Royal Enfield Cat Collars they used for cable/wire ties, and are sought after for restorations. Apparently no other Brit Bike companies used them, They used rubber. I have a few survivors. I'll end up doing zip ties and probably Lexol these and stick them in a frame to hang in the shop. The surprises keep coming.

Those look like bicycle toe straps.

For your enjoyment, 2LZ, a 99 RE 500 Bullet.
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An old Bullet is on my list!.....but I would love a Flying Flea to hang from my shop rafters with a fake parachute.

Oh man, you have been bitten.

I found this metal tag in one of the tool boxes. Being the curious sort, I wrote the REOC in the UK to see if this was from them. They wrote me back this morning and said that their club goes back to 1976, but if the wording is exactly as I stated to them, it seems that this may have been the club from when the factory still existed. They requested a pic and I just sent it. I'm curious to read the response when I get it. I'll pass it along

Indeed. I have to tell you, I enjoyed the BSA and all the learning that came along with it, but RE built a better bike back in the day. The Model G is a mechanical work of art.

According to my contact in the UK, the tags authenticity cannot be determined. He's not seen (or has documentation) of one with a blue background, nor is he certain about the Great Britain sticker, which may have been added at a different time.
Thanks to all the numbers stamped on the bike, and his thorough archiving of RE, he was able determine that this particular Model G left the Redditch factory and was sent to Whitehall’s of New York on 9th April 1948. Cool stuff......

Update!
After changing all three lubes, the primary dripped a little so I popped the cover to check out the gasket. It was ancient and needed replacing, so I have one ordered. It was a huge cork belt. 1/2" x 1/2" tall and wide.
The clutch is a mystery. Of all the vids and pics I've seen online, I've not seen this. Fortunately, the RE community overseas takes their history very seriously and have tons of documentation. Apparently the safety wire is an add-on by someone. They only safety wired for racing, not for street. Also, the machining marks are done by apprentices with a wooden dowel and grinding compound for appearance purposes, to fancy up the work. Now whether that work was done at the Redditch factory, or by someone later, is yet to be determined.
I'm still waiting to hear more info on this.
I mink oiled the leather cable ties last night to see if I can reuse them but I'll probably replace them with available repops. Take note of the handwork on the backside square nuts. Obviously done to keep them from scratching the frame. It worked. The frame has no marks where these were mounted.
This has been a blast so far and I'm very fortunate that what few parts I've needed, are still available with the click of a mouse.

Why do I open CL or FBMP!?!?
67 Bullet 350. Good price, runs, complete. Uh oh......

There may be an RE support group somewhere. Not here, though, as we are a bunch of enablers.

Damn.

The thing I loved about traveling in India was that bikes are required to be kept stock. So everywhere we’re old, classic, amazing bikes still on the road, still as they were born, still amazing.

The thing I didn’t like about traveling in India was was that bikes are required to be kept stock…

Finally received a part from the UK. Valve Lifter Cable. Not an exact replica of the 1948 version but worked just fine. Could have been a tad longer though. Needed a hook/pick to do some fishing and attach it. Funny thing about the valve lifter, it's not just a compression release, it's also the kill switch. The bike has no ignition switch or key. Kick it and go. Pull the valve lifter to shut it off. When it quits spinning, it quits generating spark and using electricity.
I'm one primary case gasket from firing her!

That's how you'd shut down a hit n' miss engine.

Zakkly

You know you’re old when you know what a hit and miss engine is ! .I got one here I would be happy to send to either one of you fossils !

Dang! Than means I'm old too. lol

There's a lot of iron in a hit n' miss, the shipping would be horrendous.

Hence the reason I would like it out of my way .Mine is an International ,I think 3.5 hp ,about as heavy as a small block Chevy fully dressed ,it’s a pig .

One gasket from firing her. Hate waiting for parts......especially this close.

Know the feeling.

IT'S ALIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Though I should have taken all the wrenches and tools off the rack before filming. That's all the rattling and buzzing you hear.
Once the wet sump burned through and I dialed on the carb, it cleaned up real nice. Have a fuel drip at the carb though. Need to chase that.

https://imgur.com/MoAELfE

Got the new gasket kit in for the Amal. Leak cured....and I discovered that I didn't have the choke adjusted properly, while I had the carb off. It's a really bizarre system with a big lug that drops thru the slide. All better. Runs awesome now! Still waiting on my front brake cable before a test burn.
Fortunately, Mrs. 2LZ found an old, fat, stunt double for the photo op.

Genuinely jealous.

So I’m wearing my Ural sweatshirt while checking into our hotel last night. The guy behind me taps on my shoulder and asks if I actually own a Ural. I tell the guy about Arpok and he says he has an RE Continental GT and rides the snot out of it. I brought up your name, 2LZ, and your growing collection of RE machines. I think I saw a tear when I mentioned the ‘G’.

Maiden Voyage went GREAT!

https://imgur.com/IQYfDXK

https://imgur.com/ZyxnuCS

Look at you gooooo

Oh man....I'm so tickled. For a rigid, it's so smooth and predictable. Shifts like butter! Not a single clunk going into gear.

Just an update: I'm still stunned and amazed at how "advanced" this old bike is, especially when it comes to thought and craftsmanship. You can definitely tell it was before the Bean Counters got involved with design.

Forks for instance. On today's bikes, if you want to do a true fork service, it requires pulling them off the bike, flipping and pumping them out, then let them hang and drip.

The Model G?
1- Pull the drains. Recap after draining.
2- Pull the center bolt at the bottom of each fork. This opens the "leveling tubes" which run up inside the forks.
3- Pour your choice of fluid into the top of each fork, through a cotton filter, I may add.
4- When the fluid starts to run out the bottom of the forks, stop pouring and let drip.
5- Once the drips stop, that's the proper air gap level. Recap leveling tubes.
Freaking genius.

Getting the ensemble ready for the car show in July. Going to be showing the '48. Figured I'd dress the part of Old English, like cheesy on his bicycle treks. Need to find some CHEAP jodhpers or breeches. The baggy ones, tall socks and the right shoes.

I'd suggest an Army Surplus store for the breeches/plus fours/jodphers from the German or Italian army. Unless you are American sized, though, then that will be a no go. Those guys are skinny. I learned that the hard way. Rapha is a bicycle clothing manufacturer that sells some, but they also have Rapha pricing.

Best bet would be to hit up Goodwill or a thrift store for a decent pair of wool slacks and get creative with a sewing machine. Mrs.C has made me a few pairs ranging from elastic in the cuffs, to velcro or buttons to make the cuffs adjustable.

Don't forget the tweed shooting jacket and a vest. With all that gear, you can also partake in the annual, world wide Distinguished Gentlemen's Ride.

UCE engine is much better. I,ve had both, except for the starter sprag clutch. I had to change 3times on my 2010 g5. 9k mi and still running well.