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Title: royal enfield fever got it bad
Post by: joe-dean on January 01, 2023, 04:46:58 PM

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 2018 himalayan and 2023 scram modified scram with slip-on exhaust, DNA air intake, sit-n-fly seat covers on both
bikes like them both.  still have a 750 breva also,,, small block guzzisteve how about that
Title: Re: royal enfield fever got it bad
Post by: Tkelly on January 01, 2023, 04:59:47 PM
Why not start a Wild Enfield site then and see how many people sign up.
Title: Re: royal enfield fever got it bad
Post by: Gusable on January 01, 2023, 06:37:07 PM
We need to stop or I’ll have to buy one lol. I’ve already got an email into my dealer… :)
Title: Re: royal enfield fever got it bad
Post by: joe-dean on January 02, 2023, 08:34:54 AM
you will like them fun bikes
Title: Re: royal enfield fever got it bad
Post by: Gustav on January 02, 2023, 08:44:25 AM
Yep, you'll like those Enfields. Had a 2021 Himalayan, sold when I bought the Nevada. Not one fault with the bike. Couldn't justify three bikes. Paul
Title: Re: royal enfield fever got it bad
Post by: twowheeladdict on January 02, 2023, 12:30:20 PM

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 2018 himalayan and 2023 scram modified scram with slip-on exhaust, DNA air intake, sit-n-fly seat covers on both
bikes like them both.  still have a 750 breva also,,, small block guzzisteve how about that

Hoping you will take the time to write up a comparison of the two bikes.  Anywhere where one outshines the other?
Title: Re: royal enfield fever comparison
Post by: joe-dean on January 03, 2023, 09:42:32 AM
not a lot of difference.    himalayan 21 inch front wheel  scram has 19 on front wheel  scram has more power as I put a slip-on exhaust and DNA air intake
it feels stronger and I am observing brake in per owners manual.  the scram steers quicker with a smaller wheel diameter.
I suppose the Himalayan is better off road. when I'm home in north georgia there are forest service roads nearby that I occasionally
I'M 73 I have to be careful off road. cell phone don't always work as there are no cell towers in the national forest
Title: Re: royal enfield fever got it bad
Post by: guzzisteve on January 03, 2023, 10:45:48 AM
Don't want to get into that situation again Joe. Breva 750 is a nice bike if you want more power than RE's. I liked the Husky you had but seat was tall.
Title: Re: royal enfield fever got it bad
Post by: Huzo on January 03, 2023, 11:02:40 AM
I reckon Itchy basically did a bit of a Ewan and Charley for Royal Enfield. I liked her on that little thing, she somehow looked…..”Braver”.. :popcorn:
Title: Re: royal enfield fever got it bad
Post by: twowheeladdict on January 03, 2023, 11:36:49 AM
I reckon Itchy basically did a bit of a Ewan and Charley for Royal Enfield. I liked her on that little thing, she somehow looked…..”Braver”.. :popcorn:

Explain please.  I didn't know Ewan and Charley did anything for Royal Enfield.  I know they wanted KTMs during the first round the world documentary. 
Title: Re: royal enfield fever got it bad
Post by: Huzo on January 03, 2023, 11:40:53 AM
Explain please.  I didn't know Ewan and Charley did anything for Royal Enfield.  I know they wanted KTMs during the first round the world documentary.
You may like to read my comment again.
A…little…bit…slower…
Title: Re: royal enfield fever got it bad
Post by: twowheeladdict on January 03, 2023, 01:44:13 PM
You may like to read my comment again.
A…little…bit…slower…

Maybe some commas would help. 
Title: Re: royal enfield fever got it bad
Post by: Gusable on January 03, 2023, 04:55:32 PM
I’ve changed my desires from scram to a himi. 200 dollars more and I get a rear rack, wind screen, tach and a “taller” bike
Title: Re: royal enfield fever got it bad
Post by: wavedog on January 03, 2023, 06:31:19 PM

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You might like it. It is a fun bike. I sure enjoy mine.
Title: Re: royal enfield fever got it bad
Post by: Gusable on January 03, 2023, 07:25:55 PM
Super sexy. I like the seat. Looks like I’m getting the graphite grey 22 model
Title: Re: royal enfield fever got it bad
Post by: Shorty on January 03, 2023, 07:42:29 PM
I think the other manufacturers are a bit perplexed at R.E.'s success selling small bikes.  :wink:
Title: Re: royal enfield fever got it bad
Post by: Gusable on January 03, 2023, 08:24:44 PM
All these bikes are toys for us grownups. Let’s be honest.  18-40k for a new motorcycle is insane. It’s like 100k dollar SUV’s we sell at work.  Nuts. 5000.00 for a brand new bike you can have a ball with and has cheap add ons…. I’m in
Title: Re: royal enfield fever got it bad
Post by: Huzo on January 03, 2023, 08:42:51 PM
Maybe some commas would help.
Where would you have put them ?
Title: Re: royal enfield fever got it bad
Post by: twowheeladdict on January 03, 2023, 08:51:13 PM
All these bikes are toys for us grownups. Let’s be honest.  18-40k for a new motorcycle is insane. It’s like 100k dollar SUV’s we sell at work.  Nuts. 5000.00 for a brand new bike you can have a ball with and has cheap add ons…. I’m in

I bought my 1985 Honda Shadow 700 in the spring of 1986 for $2500.  That was a middle of the road bike at the time. That would be about $7000 today. What middleweight bikes can be bought for $7000?  A leftover V7 Stone.  The new super meteor?  An MT-07 is $8k.
Title: Re: royal enfield fever got it bad
Post by: Gusable on January 03, 2023, 10:52:42 PM
I’m seriously considering the pine green. I guess it doesn’t sell as well. Guy said “ I’ll make you a heck of a deal on it”. Hummmmm looks good to me. I like different
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Title: Re: royal enfield fever got it bad
Post by: twowheeladdict on January 04, 2023, 07:07:13 AM
 :thumb:
Title: Re: royal enfield fever got it bad
Post by: Gusable on January 04, 2023, 11:31:38 AM
I’m getting the pine green 2022 model for 6k flat out the door! I’m super happy
Title: Re: royal enfield fever got it bad
Post by: tazio on January 04, 2023, 11:37:36 AM
Congratulations  :bike-037: :thumb:
Title: Re: royal enfield fever got it bad
Post by: Gusable on January 04, 2023, 12:43:18 PM
Thank you
Title: Re: royal enfield fever got it bad
Post by: Shorty on January 04, 2023, 01:49:26 PM
I’m seriously considering the pine green. I guess it doesn’t sell as well. Guy said “ I’ll make you a heck of a deal on it”. Hummmmm looks good to me. I like different

Nice!
Title: Re: royal enfield fever got it bad
Post by: Gusable on January 11, 2023, 10:11:47 AM
Got my Himalayan! Bought and paid for. Pick it up Saturday. Going to need a seat for sure. Way to soft.  I think I’m going to spend the extra dough and get a Corbin. Can’t tell the mrs! 620.00+ yikes!
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Title: Re: royal enfield fever got it bad
Post by: MMRanch on January 12, 2023, 04:26:43 PM
Congratulations  Gusable

I can see where a Tachometer and a luggage rack would be worth an extra $200. !  :thumb:

That Green looks "durable" ... not being a solid color , it woin't show every little scratch.
................

 
Title: Re: royal enfield fever got it bad
Post by: ScepticalScotty on January 13, 2023, 06:05:13 AM
This whole malarkey is crying out for Guzzi to make a Nuovo Nuovo Falcone - with 500-600cc flat single.
Title: Re: royal enfield fever got it bad
Post by: JJ on January 13, 2023, 03:35:00 PM
I sat on both the Himalayan AND the new SCRAM 411 at the local dealer yesterday...and liked them both!!  Nice bikes for the money... :thumb: :boozing: :cool: :wink: :smiley:


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Title: Re: royal enfield fever got it bad
Post by: sidecarnutz on January 13, 2023, 09:20:10 PM
Why not start a Wild Enfield site then and see how many people sign up.

LOL. I'd join that!
I have a 2021 650 GT. Almost two years old now. It's been near perfect for me.
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Title: Re: royal enfield fever got it bad
Post by: Gusable on January 14, 2023, 03:57:08 PM
I got my bike. Fits my 5’9 260lb frame pretty well.  I’m very pleased.  The ride home 15 miles tells me it’s very KLR like. I ordered factory panniers, seat concepts tall seat, fog lamps and sidestand foot already!
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Title: Re: royal enfield fever got it bad
Post by: Chuck in Indiana on January 15, 2023, 08:46:03 AM
Congrats. I don't know *anyone* that doesn't like their "new production" REs.. I'm a fan.
Title: Re: royal enfield fever got it bad
Post by: Gusable on January 15, 2023, 11:56:51 PM
Thanks. 70 miles in two days. Nice weather. I’m falling in love. The goose might get jealous
Title: Re: royal enfield fever got it bad
Post by: grebmrof on January 16, 2023, 03:25:44 PM
I bought an RE Int650 this summer and at the 300 mile mark removed the tank and valve cover to check the valve clearances - as recommended by the RE Owner's Manual.  Found all intake valves tight and one exhaust valve.  Adjusted all to spec.  Bike seemed to ride alright after that.  Checked the valve clearances at 2000 miles, all seemed fine.  After riding several short rides for a total of 400 miles, I left home with a full tank and while on the ride found the fuel line had dislodged from the fuel rail and pumped out all of my fuel in just a few miles.  A neighbor helped me get the bike home safely.  I took it back to the dealer to resolve the problem - of course, the first thing they told me was that I couldn't have positively snapped in the tank fuel line to the fuel rail.  I told them I had taken 5 or 6 rides totaling 400 miles from the time I had last removed the fuel line and checked the valves - why did it take 5 or 6 rides and 400 miles before the fuel line came off?  They had no answer.  Since that happened this fall, the bike has been parked for the winter with a full tank of nonethanol fuel w/Stabil...we'll see what the bike  does this spring when I take it out for a spin...I will bring along a few tools to address this issue should it happen again.  I suppose I was pretty lucky the bike didn't catch fire with fuel being sprayed on to the hot engine and exhaust - and down my right leg into my boot - which got tossed out later. the Levis survived unscented after drying out and getting washed well.

So, not sure what to make of all of this, if anyone has any thoughts I would appreciate it.
Tom
Title: Re: royal enfield fever got it bad
Post by: Chuck in Indiana on January 16, 2023, 04:13:19 PM
I've gotta agree with the dealer. (shrug) I"d pull the tank up, make damn sure that connector is fully home, and forget about it.
Title: Re: royal enfield fever got it bad
Post by: grebmrof on January 16, 2023, 04:28:51 PM
Well Chuck, that is what the dealer did, but this doesn't explain how the bike was able to go 400 miles in total on 5-6 different rides and then popped off.  I know that I heard the fuel line click home when I reinstalled it...go figure.  Easy to say, forget about it and go for a ride...  But I will go for that ride when the weather and streets are clean and clear in a few months...but I will have a few tools that will help get me home should this repeat itself.
Title: Re: royal enfield fever got it bad
Post by: Gusable on January 16, 2023, 08:56:01 PM
Those type of connectors have two buttons you push simultaneously yes? It’s possible ONE clicked and other didn’t.  I’ve never had that happen on cars everyday at work in 29 years but… it could happen. Held on as long as it could and the vibes undid the one “lock”
Title: Re: royal enfield fever got it bad
Post by: grebmrof on January 17, 2023, 04:38:37 PM
Those type of connectors have two buttons you push simultaneously yes? It’s possible ONE clicked and other didn’t.  I’ve never had that happen on cars everyday at work in 29 years but… it could happen. Held on as long as it could and the vibes undid the one “lock”

Gusable - thanks, sounds possible...yes, two buttons.  Hard to imagine getting that fuel line cockeyed where only one button clicked and the other didn't - but that could be the best explanation yet.  I'll report back in the spring after riding the bike a bit and let folks know how that fuel line is holding.  Thanks again.
Title: Re: royal enfield fever got it bad
Post by: Gusable on January 17, 2023, 11:39:25 PM
Give it a firm but not gorilla “tug” rearwards after the snapping on. Should hold..
Title: Re: royal enfield fever got it bad
Post by: Gusable on January 21, 2023, 08:00:43 PM
My panniers came in. Man they’re nice. I’m very impressed.  The dang tie down loops on top are a booger to Not hit with your leg when mounting bike. All you enfield guys— the bags are thumbs way up!
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Title: Re: royal enfield fever got it bad
Post by: MMRanch on January 21, 2023, 10:30:43 PM
Wow Gusable  !

Those bags look like some high $$$ items !!!

The bike and bags combo looks ready to go anywhere for a week .  :wink:
I know what a set of Givi bags like that would cost , but I'm of the understanding that RE has a "Friendly" way of treating their consumers.    NICE Bags .  :cool:

When warm weather returns you must have a plan ? 
Title: Re: royal enfield fever got it bad
Post by: Gusable on January 22, 2023, 12:18:22 AM
Just for fun I called a local dealer I didn’t purchase from and asked what the bags and brackets would run me.. 998.00.  These are same product from India for 599.00 free shipping and got here in 5 days.  Wow!
Title: Re: royal enfield fever got it bad
Post by: jguzzi on January 22, 2023, 08:06:24 AM
I still love my Guzzis but I just bought an Enfield Classic 350.  Very impressed with the build quality, ABS, fuel injection flow, and of course the 3 year warranty.  Simple and easy to work on.  It is a 2022 model, $4100 for the bike (new with 5 miles) plus freight, prep, small doc fee and sales tax.  My dealer has carried these bikes for some time dating back to the old Bullets.  Their main lines are also Triumph, Piaggio, and Vespa.  It is a really excellent full service shop and very friendly.


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Title: Re: royal enfield fever got it bad
Post by: grebmrof on January 22, 2023, 10:57:35 AM
jguzzi - congratulations on your new 350 Classic.  Despite the mishap I've had with my Int650 mentioned before, I am tempted to add a 350 Classic to the garage, maybe my last bike, not sure.  As I have gotten older I find it harder to keep too many bikes in good order and ride them all, but I might give it a go with a second RE, we'll see.  I've been tempted by the new KLR650, but think it might be both too heavy and too tall for me - I stopped growing many years ago and have started to shrink a bit.  I am happy with two bikes in the garage, able to maintain them and ride them both - three bikes might push me over the edge.  I'd sell my '08 T100, but it probably wouldn't command enough $ to warrant moving it along to a new owner.  Anyway, congrats on your new 350. 
Tom
Title: Re: royal enfield fever got it bad
Post by: Gusable on January 22, 2023, 08:30:02 PM
Jguzzi it looks great! I had a 2014 bullet 500. Didn’t look as good as yours.  I got my bags aux lights done this weekend. Need to wire the lights
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Title: Re: royal enfield fever got it bad
Post by: SSGG Geezer on January 22, 2023, 11:22:28 PM
jguzzi - congratulations on your new 350 Classic.  Despite the mishap I've had with my Int650 mentioned before, I am tempted to add a 350 Classic to the garage, maybe my last bike, not sure.  As I have gotten older I find it harder to keep too many bikes in good order and ride them all, but I might give it a go with a second RE, we'll see.  I've been tempted by the new KLR650, but think it might be both too heavy and too tall for me - I stopped growing many years ago and have started to shrink a bit.  I am happy with two bikes in the garage, able to maintain them and ride them both - three bikes might push me over the edge.  I'd sell my '08 T100, but it probably wouldn't command enough $ to warrant moving it along to a new owner.  Anyway, congrats on your new 350. 
Tom
I shopped the KLR before I bought my V85TT Travel and without the lowering link, it is taller than my Travel. It also weighs nearly as much as the Guzzi. a thousand over half the price but I went for the Guzzi.  The Scram, Himalayan and Hunter are in my sights if I don't step up for a Mandello. ( I probably can't afford one, but they look amazing!)
Title: Re: royal enfield fever got it bad
Post by: kballowe on January 27, 2023, 08:26:38 PM

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 2018 himalayan and 2023 scram modified scram with slip-on exhaust, DNA air intake, sit-n-fly seat covers on both
bikes like them both.  still have a 750 breva also,,, small block guzzisteve how about that


Oh, thanks a lot, [censored]

How was I to know that you were contagious ?  I caught that fever today and look what happened to me !



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Title: Re: royal enfield fever got it bad
Post by: Guzzistajohn on January 27, 2023, 08:41:59 PM

Oh, thanks a lot, [censored]

How was I to know that you were contagious ?  I caught that fever today and look what happened to me !



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Holy crap, there you are again  :cool: :boozing:
Title: Re: royal enfield fever got it bad
Post by: Gusable on January 27, 2023, 09:01:06 PM
It’s a good fever to catch!
Title: Re: royal enfield fever got it bad
Post by: MMRanch on January 27, 2023, 10:01:34 PM
Congratulations   kballowe

That's the same color I got .   

I added the 16 tooth sprocket and the air filter combo.    I'm going back to the 15 tooth sprocket and keeping the fancy high flow air filter.   

I was getting close to 90mpg during brake in.   Now at 6000 miles it still runs stronger every day ! ...  :smiley:     
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I've got a 30L trunk and two mounts for said trunk , its on the Guzzi most of the time.


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Its so nice to live on a gravel/dirt road , things always look so nice and splattered  :laugh: :laugh: ! 

Title: Re: royal enfield fever got it bad
Post by: Chuck in Indiana on January 28, 2023, 06:59:46 AM
Well, Kevin.. as you know by now, all you have to do is ride one of those little boogers. They're pretty addictive.  :smiley:
Title: Re: royal enfield fever got it bad
Post by: kballowe on January 28, 2023, 08:18:54 AM
Well, Kevin.. as you know by now, all you have to do is ride one of those little boogers. They're pretty addictive.  :smiley:

LOL.  It's supposed to get to 50 degrees today, so I'll be finding out.

 :bike-037:
Title: Re: royal enfield fever got it bad
Post by: Guzzistajohn on January 28, 2023, 09:30:35 AM

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Title: Re: royal enfield fever got it bad
Post by: kballowe on January 31, 2023, 07:32:48 AM
It did get to go outside on a 50 degree day.

So, maiden voyage, 113.9 miles later.... and the Missus says "you got it dirty" !





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Title: Re: royal enfield fever got it bad
Post by: Chuck in Indiana on January 31, 2023, 08:45:51 AM
Yeah, that thing's filthy. You need to take batter care of your bikes..  :evil:
Title: Re: royal enfield fever got it bad
Post by: Moparnut72 on January 31, 2023, 09:58:06 AM
Does she do side jobs. I have a couple of real projects. 
kk
Title: Re: royal enfield fever got it bad
Post by: MMRanch on January 31, 2023, 11:22:17 AM
 kballowe

Looks like you got two Real Gems there !     

Just so you know how lucky you are :   One of my GEM's won't have anything to do with the other one , till I grab a rag and some tire shine !   :wink:
Title: Re: royal enfield fever got it bad
Post by: Gusable on February 08, 2023, 09:38:12 PM
I got my tall seat concepts all mounted up and I LOVE it! Really helped with the ergos. Flat footed now and knees much more relaxed. It’s firm but cushy too.  Very very pleased
Title: Re: royal enfield fever got it bad
Post by: sidecarnutz on February 09, 2023, 04:39:50 PM
Glad you're having so much fun on it!
I spent the 70F sunny afternoon out on my '21 650 GT. Such an awesome machine for joy rides!
Title: Re: royal enfield fever got it bad
Post by: Rochey42 on February 10, 2023, 06:08:54 AM
I bought an RE Int650 this summer and at the 300 mile mark removed the tank and valve cover to check the valve clearances

After a few years of only owning Guzzis, removing the tank to check valve clearances seems like so much work. We really are spoiled!
Title: Re: royal enfield fever got it bad
Post by: Shorty on February 10, 2023, 04:53:47 PM
After a few years of only owning Guzzis, removing the tank to check valve clearances seems like so much work. We really are spoiled!

It all works out even when it's time to do a clutch.   :wink:
Title: Re: royal enfield fever got it bad
Post by: sidecarnutz on February 10, 2023, 05:20:24 PM
It all works out even when it's time to do a clutch.   :wink:

LOL, that's the truth!!
Title: Re: royal enfield fever got it bad
Post by: steven c on February 10, 2023, 06:32:15 PM
 I just check the valves on my DL650 Vstrom, I wish just was the gas tank...
Title: Re: royal enfield fever got it bad
Post by: usedtobefast on February 11, 2023, 11:16:29 AM
Just for fun I called a local dealer I didn’t purchase from and asked what the bags and brackets would run me.. 998.00.  These are same product from India for 599.00 free shipping and got here in 5 days.  Wow!

Where did you order them from in India?  RE the company?  Or some Indian parts place (like the MG Cycles of India)? 
Title: Re: royal enfield fever got it bad
Post by: Aaron D. on February 11, 2023, 04:36:20 PM
Love my Classic 350. Added some Burley bags.

Now what to do with the Vespa..
Title: Re: royal enfield fever got it bad
Post by: Milosh on February 11, 2023, 05:59:32 PM
What's with the exhaust discoloration I see on so many REs?
Title: Re: royal enfield fever got it bad
Post by: Gusable on February 11, 2023, 07:09:38 PM
I got my luggage from a eBay vendor called royal rider iirc. There are several handfulls of eBay vendors over there and most have free shipping

Here’s my seat concepts tall seat. It’s a game changer!!!
(https://i.ibb.co/Fn46R7Q/24829522-176-A-4-E8-B-BBDA-6-E23-D5-A3-D25-E.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Fn46R7Q)
Title: Re: royal enfield fever got it bad
Post by: Gusable on February 19, 2023, 08:08:12 PM
Well I don’t have any issues on the highway! I’m only at 225 miles on the odometer and trying to take it easy and break it in right. I’ve been keeping the rpm’s around 4-4.5k but I had to get on the highway for 10 miles or so and put the tach at 5200 ish and was going just under indicated 70. Smooth as glass, very windy day I was not getting blown around!! Wind buffeting is not an issue with the tall seat and stock windscreen. (HJC I90 helmet). Just when I couldn’t be happier with this bike it blows me away again! 13-14 bikes since 2014 and I think this is my favorite
Title: Re: royal enfield fever got it bad
Post by: Moparnut72 on February 20, 2023, 08:07:27 AM
Don't be afraid to wind it up once in awhile, it's actually good for it. Also make sure you put it under a load from time to time, helps to seat the rings. This what I have done, my bike doesn't use any appreciably amount of oil and runs great.
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