Riding the Royal Enfiel home - Page 5

Barnone · 11-10-2014, 09:12 AM

Where in the world is his new job? No internet access?

zingshoen · 11-10-2014, 09:27 AM

yes, i ve been wondering as well what happened to him, but the main thing is that he s alright.

Barnone · 12-21-2014, 09:04 AM

Still nothing from FastDoc?

Darkrider · 11-24-2015, 02:52 AM

Any updates now that Doc is back?

FastDoc · 11-25-2015, 10:43 PM

Fast doc is back!!!

PM sent, Darkrider :-)

FastDoc · 11-25-2015, 10:46 PM

The brief update for everybody on the Royal Enfield about 5000 miles, and the bike is doing beautifully over the course of the past year.

I have used it mostly as a commuter, and for local rides less then 150 miles or so. Ironically, I also find it the best bike in the stable to ride when I am going places with friends who are on Harley Davidson's. It is the only motorcycle I have that is slow enough that I am not frustrated to high holy heck that the Harleys can't keep up. With that said, the Harleys have higher top speeds of course, better acceleration, but the Royal Enfield does much better stopping, turning, and maneuvering. Ridden with Harley Davidson's, it actually does quite well.

Mechanically, the bike has been near perfect. The only issues are I had the negative battery terminal break (common failure, from vibration) and a tiny oil leak at the inner kick shaft seal. The broken battery cable terminal I fixed myself with some parts from the auto parts store. I had the dealership fix the kickstart seal under warranty. It's took them forever, but it was done.

It continues to be a favorite motorcycle, it is very antiquated in so many ways, and that is one of the things that makes it such a pleasure.

Weldangrind · 11-26-2015, 01:32 AM

I'd love to throw a leg over a RE. They're so interesting!

Darkrider · 11-26-2015, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

Fast doc is back!!!

PM sent, Darkrider :-)

Pm received and answered! Thanks for the info!

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

I'd love to throw a leg over a RE. They're so interesting!

Same here...might just do so during the road trip next summer since the route for our honeymoon does take us near a semi local RE dealer.

FastDoc · 11-26-2015, 12:08 PM

Weld, I think you and/or your son would love riding ithe Enfield. I think it would suit your personalities and desires in a motorcycle quite excellently. As I have said before, I am at a stage in life where what I am after is interesting. I find Chinese bikes interesting. I think that the Royal Enfield Is very interesting.

FastDoc · 11-26-2015, 12:08 PM

Darkrider, I will be interested to follow your progress on the Honda, and see what you have to say after you ride an Enfield :-)

FastDoc · 11-26-2015, 12:10 PM

I am very curious as to what riding in Saskatchewan is like. I am assuming a lot of straight roads through Prairie type environment? I would imagine Harleys and another cruisers are popular up there? How does the Interceptor handle the roads? Are there a lot of off-road riding opportunities? What are they like? I would assume that you're riding season is over for the year?

I have not had the privilege of riding in your province, but I have discovered that the roads in British Columbia and Alberta were in tremendously good condition, especially given the harsh winters.

Darkrider · 11-26-2015, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

Darkrider, I will be interested to follow your progress on the Honda, and see what you have to say after you ride an Enfield :-)

I have a feeling it will definitely a different experience jumping from a sport bike like the Interceptor to an Enfield but im definitely looking forward to getting that experience. The Interceptor i have is from the era where they were built as full on racing bikes initially.

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

I am very curious as to what riding in Saskatchewan is like. I am assuming a lot of straight roads through Prairie type environment? I would imagine Harleys and another cruisers are popular up there? How does the Interceptor handle the roads? Are there a lot of off-road riding opportunities? What are they like? I would assume that you're riding season is over for the year?

I have not had the privilege of riding in your province, but I have discovered that the roads in British Columbia and Alberta were in tremendously good condition, especially given the harsh winters.

I live right on the AB/SK border so i get the best of both worlds. Sometimes right off of the highway that borders the two....i go north a bit and turn towards alberta or sask i find nice curvy roads that the Interceptor just loves to storm down at a nice clip. Even the highway itself is curved a bit in that direction...going south of the city is flat for quite a few kms..but it too finds curves and hills if you go far enough. But along away there are plenty of side roads that will find some twisties. But yes the most common type of bike up here in my area would be Harleys, usually most of them being the Softail based bikes with the odd Road King and other touring machines. There are a few guys running around the city with older Gold Wings as well. If you ever get a chance to head up this way i will try to have at least one of my bikes ready to rumble and show you around.

Weldangrind · 11-26-2015, 08:27 PM

One of the most beautiful areas in SK is few hours east of Darkrider, in the Carrot River region. It's stunning in the fall.

FastDoc · 11-27-2015, 01:01 AM

I need to see more of Canada. ��

Darkrider · 11-27-2015, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

I need to see more of Canada. ��

That you do...and i think i got a blank pm from ya doc

11-10-2014, 09:27 AM	#62
zingshoen Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Posts: 648	yes, i ve been wondering as well what happened to him, but the main thing is that he s alright. __________________ 1971 Garelli Gulp 50cc with open ports and 16 mm Bing Carbie + 1980 Honda XL 223 ZS + 2007 Zongshen LZX200G + DR400SM
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11-25-2015, 10:43 PM	#65
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Fast doc is back!!! PM sent, Darkrider :-) __________________ Happy to serve.
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11-25-2015, 10:46 PM	#66
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	The brief update for everybody on the Royal Enfield about 5000 miles, and the bike is doing beautifully over the course of the past year. I have used it mostly as a commuter, and for local rides less then 150 miles or so. Ironically, I also find it the best bike in the stable to ride when I am going places with friends who are on Harley Davidson's. It is the only motorcycle I have that is slow enough that I am not frustrated to high holy heck that the Harleys can't keep up. With that said, the Harleys have higher top speeds of course, better acceleration, but the Royal Enfield does much better stopping, turning, and maneuvering. Ridden with Harley Davidson's, it actually does quite well. Mechanically, the bike has been near perfect. The only issues are I had the negative battery terminal break (common failure, from vibration) and a tiny oil leak at the inner kick shaft seal. The broken battery cable terminal I fixed myself with some parts from the auto parts store. I had the dealership fix the kickstart seal under warranty. It's took them forever, but it was done. It continues to be a favorite motorcycle, it is very antiquated in so many ways, and that is one of the things that makes it such a pleasure. __________________ Happy to serve.
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11-26-2015, 01:32 AM	#67
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I'd love to throw a leg over a RE. They're so interesting! __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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11-26-2015, 12:08 PM	#69
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Weld, I think you and/or your son would love riding ithe Enfield. I think it would suit your personalities and desires in a motorcycle quite excellently. As I have said before, I am at a stage in life where what I am after is interesting. I find Chinese bikes interesting. I think that the Royal Enfield Is very interesting. __________________ Happy to serve.
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11-10-2014, 09:12 AM	#61
Barnone Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,345	Where in the world is his new job? No internet access?
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12-21-2014, 09:04 AM	#63
Barnone Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,345	Still nothing from FastDoc?
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11-26-2015, 12:10 PM	#71
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I am very curious as to what riding in Saskatchewan is like. I am assuming a lot of straight roads through Prairie type environment? I would imagine Harleys and another cruisers are popular up there? How does the Interceptor handle the roads? Are there a lot of off-road riding opportunities? What are they like? I would assume that you're riding season is over for the year? I have not had the privilege of riding in your province, but I have discovered that the roads in British Columbia and Alberta were in tremendously good condition, especially given the harsh winters. __________________ Happy to serve.
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11-26-2015, 08:27 PM	#73
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	One of the most beautiful areas in SK is few hours east of Darkrider, in the Carrot River region. It's stunning in the fall. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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11-27-2015, 01:01 AM	#74
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I need to see more of Canada. �� __________________ Happy to serve.
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