Just Shoot Me. Another RE - Page 3

**cheesy** · 11-11-2023, 08:00 AM

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’.

2LZ · 11-22-2023, 06:36 PM

Maiden Voyage went GREAT!

https://imgur.com/IQYfDXK

https://imgur.com/ZyxnuCS

McQueen216 · 11-22-2023, 07:34 PM

Look at you gooooo

2LZ · 11-22-2023, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by McQueen216

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.

2LZ · 12-21-2023, 11:53 AM

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.

2LZ · 12-26-2023, 01:31 AM

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.

**cheesy** · 12-26-2023, 07:53 AM

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.

Jwrider · 04-21-2024, 02:15 PM

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.

11-11-2023, 08:00 AM	#31
cheesy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elburn, IL Posts: 5,973	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’. __________________ Cheesy ______________________________________ 07 Hi Bird Enduro-Flown the Coop 07 Ural Gear Up 79 Honda CX500 77 VeloSolex 4600 V3 73 VeloSolex 3800 I'm making this up as I go.-Indiana Jones Telling me something 'is for my own good', is a fast way to a fat lip.-Me I don't even care about my own problems, why should I care about yours?-Quote on one of my favorite t-shirts
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11-22-2023, 06:36 PM	#32
2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,112	Maiden Voyage went GREAT! https://imgur.com/IQYfDXK https://imgur.com/ZyxnuCS __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350
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11-22-2023, 07:34 PM	#33
McQueen216 Join Date: Aug 2022 Posts: 231	Look at you gooooo __________________ SYM Wolf Classic 150 - SOLD Triumph T100 SE RE Scram411 - SOLD Honda CB350 Honda CL450 Tyrion the Pit Bike KTM 890 Adventure S
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12-21-2023, 11:53 AM	#35
2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,112	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. __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350
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12-26-2023, 01:31 AM	#36
2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,112	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. Attached Thumbnails __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350
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12-26-2023, 07:53 AM	#37
cheesy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elburn, IL Posts: 5,973	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. __________________ Cheesy ______________________________________ 07 Hi Bird Enduro-Flown the Coop 07 Ural Gear Up 79 Honda CX500 77 VeloSolex 4600 V3 73 VeloSolex 3800 I'm making this up as I go.-Indiana Jones Telling me something 'is for my own good', is a fast way to a fat lip.-Me I don't even care about my own problems, why should I care about yours?-Quote on one of my favorite t-shirts
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04-21-2024, 02:15 PM	#38
Jwrider Join Date: Jul 2022 Posts: 26	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.
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