Enfield question: OldGringo, Barnone, and Weld... - Page 2

Barnone · 05-10-2014, 08:38 AM

I've been lurking on http://www.enfieldmotorcycles.com/forum/index.php for years and do plan to get a new one eventually.
They look and sound just so proper but do seem to require more maintenance and have more issues that a Japanese bike.

Barnone · 05-10-2014, 08:44 AM

New RE model forum at http://www.enfieldmotorcycles.com/fo...oard,19.0.html

My two choices:

Weldangrind · 05-10-2014, 11:19 AM

Excellent choices, Vince. I'd love to have one as well.

FastDoc · 05-12-2014, 12:52 PM

http://www.wildrosebosshoss.com/bh/royalenfield.html

I think I'm going to call about the maroon Classic Chrome one.

katoranger · 05-12-2014, 01:39 PM

I think the chrome fenders are too much. The black with the painted fenders would be my choice. My preference.

FastDoc · 05-12-2014, 02:21 PM

I kinda like the chrome as that's what my BSA had and what I'm used to, but either way would be fine.

FastDoc · 05-12-2014, 04:07 PM

OK.

I just got off the phone with Ron and Jennifer.

They still have the bike, and the price is for real, no hidden or added fees.

We had a great conversation. They are fellow Christians, and Gideons. They obviously love motorcycles, and fly a lot. They have two planes, one of which is a Maule like mine. Ron is a very experienced pilot with more than 3,000 hours of flying time.

They will pick me up from their local airport. I will fly in with Monte in his plane. If I like the bike I will ride it home.

katoranger · 05-12-2014, 04:31 PM

Sounds like a replacement for little sweetie is coming.

FastDoc · 05-12-2014, 04:53 PM

Little Sweetie AND the BSA.

I sold Sweetie for a $1,900 gain. I'll put that cashola to good use I think.

I think an Enfield will be the ticket. It combines some of the most desirable of China bikes (price) and the coolness of British bikes with the usability of the Honda.

As I stated earlier, it should be almost free to operate. Little maintenence and 75 MPG.

katoranger · 05-12-2014, 06:24 PM

Style with function and reliability. Sounds like a good combo.

Weldangrind · 05-12-2014, 11:09 PM

Looking forward to seeing pics.

FastDoc · 05-13-2014, 12:55 AM

Have not made decision. Many variables. For example even at $5,000 that's not much less than I paid for the Ducati. Also a nice used Guzzi V7 or Triumph Bonneville goes for about that price. Finally Lord knows I don't need another bike lol. Still debating it so I need my enablers to get busy!

Weldangrind · 05-13-2014, 01:37 AM

You know you're likely to be a temporary steward, so you might as well. While you have it, you can keep your eyes out for the elusive V7 deal.

katoranger · 05-13-2014, 09:08 AM

I need someone to enable me on a larger tractor.

FastDoc · 05-13-2014, 11:49 AM

In Texas, its all about the Big Hat.

In Kansas, you need a Big Tractor.

05-10-2014, 08:38 AM	#16
Barnone Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,356	I've been lurking on http://www.enfieldmotorcycles.com/forum/index.php for years and do plan to get a new one eventually. They look and sound just so proper but do seem to require more maintenance and have more issues that a Japanese bike. Last edited by Barnone; 07-13-2019 at 09:12 PM.
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05-10-2014, 08:44 AM	#17
Barnone Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,356	New RE model forum at http://www.enfieldmotorcycles.com/fo...oard,19.0.html My two choices: Last edited by Barnone; 07-13-2019 at 09:13 PM.
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05-10-2014, 11:19 AM	#18
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Excellent choices, Vince. I'd love to have one as well. __________________ 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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05-12-2014, 12:52 PM	#19
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	http://www.wildrosebosshoss.com/bh/royalenfield.html I think I'm going to call about the maroon Classic Chrome one. __________________ Happy to serve.
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05-12-2014, 01:39 PM	#20
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I think the chrome fenders are too much. The black with the painted fenders would be my choice. My preference. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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05-12-2014, 02:21 PM	#21
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I kinda like the chrome as that's what my BSA had and what I'm used to, but either way would be fine. __________________ Happy to serve.
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05-12-2014, 04:07 PM	#22
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	OK. I just got off the phone with Ron and Jennifer. They still have the bike, and the price is for real, no hidden or added fees. We had a great conversation. They are fellow Christians, and Gideons. They obviously love motorcycles, and fly a lot. They have two planes, one of which is a Maule like mine. Ron is a very experienced pilot with more than 3,000 hours of flying time. They will pick me up from their local airport. I will fly in with Monte in his plane. If I like the bike I will ride it home. __________________ Happy to serve.
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05-12-2014, 04:31 PM	#23
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Sounds like a replacement for little sweetie is coming. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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05-12-2014, 04:53 PM	#24
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Little Sweetie AND the BSA. I sold Sweetie for a $1,900 gain. I'll put that cashola to good use I think. I think an Enfield will be the ticket. It combines some of the most desirable of China bikes (price) and the coolness of British bikes with the usability of the Honda. As I stated earlier, it should be almost free to operate. Little maintenence and 75 MPG. __________________ Happy to serve.
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05-12-2014, 06:24 PM	#25
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Style with function and reliability. Sounds like a good combo. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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05-12-2014, 11:09 PM	#26
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Looking forward to seeing pics. __________________ 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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05-13-2014, 12:55 AM	#27
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Have not made decision. Many variables. For example even at $5,000 that's not much less than I paid for the Ducati. Also a nice used Guzzi V7 or Triumph Bonneville goes for about that price. Finally Lord knows I don't need another bike lol. Still debating it so I need my enablers to get busy! __________________ Happy to serve.
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05-13-2014, 01:37 AM	#28
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	You know you're likely to be a temporary steward, so you might as well. While you have it, you can keep your eyes out for the elusive V7 deal. __________________ 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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05-13-2014, 09:08 AM	#29
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I need someone to enable me on a larger tractor. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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05-13-2014, 11:49 AM	#30
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	In Texas, its all about the Big Hat. In Kansas, you need a Big Tractor. __________________ Happy to serve.
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