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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Volcano, Ca
Posts: 7,112
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RE Scram 411
Not yet.....but it looks like a deal is basically done. I'll find out Tuesday.....but figured I'd start something now. After all, it's been cleared by Mrs. 2LZ. The coast is clear!
Looks like my DRZ is sold to my neighbor, so that will pay for most of it. Here's the one I'm working on. Hopefully pick it up next week. It was a choice between this and the Titanium/Blue. Mrs. 2LZ liked the black one better. https://www.aspowersports.com/New-In...87321?ref=list
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"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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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Volcano, Ca
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I'm starting to turn into herbie, swapping bikes around so often now. Normally not like me.....
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"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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Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Lloydminster Saskatchewan
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Nice bike, I wish there was a nearby RE dealer so i could check out something like this in person.
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Volcano, Ca
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I was down on RE for the longest time. "Under-powered for the displacement and weight". I mean, 25hp out of a 411? Really? Then I bought the Interceptor 650. Compared to other 650, it's grossly under-powered at only 47.5 horse. My V-Strom had about 70 and it's considered slow these days. Then I rode it..... What RE has done with their bikes is maximize the TYPE of power, as opposed to pure numbers. Every bit of the available HP is completely usable, which also maximizes MPG and motor longevity. These things have been proven bullet-proof. My 650 is listed at 70MPG....and for a bigger bike, it sips gas compared to my old VStrom. The 411 motor may not have tons of gusto, but again, the power curve is maximized. It will do 70mph on the freeway, all day. That's enough for me and where I live. Plus, again, it sips gas at a listed 90 mpg. That's right there with a 200cc Hondoid. Also, RE has made one the easiest-to-work-on bikes I've ever wrenched on. EVERYTHING is accessible. I did the valve check on my 650 in far under an hour. My entire 300 mile service took me less than two beers. I was almost disappointed. Anyway, really looking forward to playing with the Scram, both on its back, and with wrenches.
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Join Date: Sep 2021
Location: De Soto, MO
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"My entire 300 mile service took me less than two beers."
Cut a beer can and see what its thickness is. It might make a good valve gap feeler gauge.
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Volcano, Ca
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Did it. Yet another "acceptable deal" from the dealer.
Here's my neighbor Ron, with the loaded bike. Then I took it for a short ride to the store, then home to the rack for a good butt sniffin'. The motor is WAY more mechanical sounding than the 650. Going to put on about 50 easy miles tomorrow to help break her in.
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"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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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Volcano, Ca
Posts: 7,112
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Well, almost to the 300 mile service and I've learned a LOT about this bike. I know someone else here picked one up and I'd like to get his input if he shows back up.
First, the best way I can explain the power of this motor is like this. No, it's not powerful at only 25hp, but the power is like if you've ever owned or driven a 300ci Ford straight six. Everything is from idle to about mid-range, then it's nothing more than more noise after that. Mind you, it's dtill choked up stock, but everything I've seen online explains exactly what I'm experiencing. The "over-square" cylinder delivers torque, and is mechanically noisy. It's getting quieter as it breaks in, but man, mid-throttle on up in the higher RPM ranges almost sounds mechanically catastrophic. Come to find out, this is normal. Don't panic, just ride the piss out of it. I personally believe it's caused by detonation from being run so lean thanks to EPA/CARB/EURO standards. Plus, it's whisper quiet on the exhaust, so every engine noise stands out. All this said, the bike is an absolute hoot to ride. It handles amazingly well, the brakes are definitely more than adequate, both end suspenders work well enough, even with my 215 pound arse on it. The seat is also the most comfortable stock seat I've ever sat on. This is the first bike in forever that I haven't changed the seat right away. Ergo-wise, it's also the first bike I've owned in forever that I didn't automatically add risers. I did order them in advance, but I may return them. The bars are in the perfect spot for me. Odd. Once you get used to the Ford Straight Six power delivery of the motor and use it as such, I can see why the Himalayan 411 has such a strong following. Very, very friendly power. Plus, first tank, tight as a drum during break-in, 72.5 MPG. Can't complain. Now for the 300 mile service. Oil and filter, check everything over and valve adjust. Then the mods begin.I have on order: Risers, center stand (The Scram doesn't come with one stock), hand guards, small engine guards, adjustable levers, Kick stand pad, DNA air filter kit, PoweRage slip on exhaust, Fuel-X Lite programmer, small fly screen. That should do me for a while......
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Volcano, Ca
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Did the 300 mile service yesterday. Once again, RE made it super easy and everything was accessible. Just like a China Bike, the valves were tight, as expected. Set them to spec.
Got the PoweRage slip-on installed. More parts coming..... Modding is the funnest part!!! In an effort for sound deadening, I lined the underside of the tank. Had a bunch of scraps leftover from a car project so why not????
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"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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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Volcano, Ca
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Broke 500 miles yesterday. She's purring like a kitten!
More mods. Installed the Delkavek head pipe to the PoweRage muffler. Helped across the board getting rid of the cat, along with the DNA open air filter kit. Can't wait for the little EFI programmer to show up.
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Join Date: Aug 2022
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I was out on the Scram each of the last two days for ~100 miles of twisties, first day with a buddy on his T100 and yesterday with another friend on his KLR650. Today I think neighbor and I are headed into the Cascades for the day for some dirt and probably mud, looking at the forecast. Recheck bolts this morning before we go, grab the toolbag. I love that it’s an all-around utility bike.
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Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Mooresville NC
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