Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Royal Enfield - From India with Love?

I was cruising Kijiji and found a gentleman in West Vancouver who had listed a 1965 Enfield Bullet for sale.  The pictures of it looked good so I called and drove over to take a look.  He was a police officer who had bought 2 Enfield motorcycles in India and had brought them back with him when he returned to Canada.  He kept on and sold the other to his brother in law.

I don't know about you but I enjoy finding a sale that happens easily.  The seller seemed genuine.
Once I had made the purchase he pulled out a bunch of spare parts for me, including 2 spare gas tanks. Wow.

His brother in law showed up while I was loading the bike and told me all about his Enfield, the intricacies of ownership, and how much fun it was.

So now I am the proud owner of a 1965 Enfield.  It's 350cc, kick start only, single barrel, shift on the right, points and condenser, drum brakes, old school fun.  The bike wasn't running so I need to get it repaired. But it should start with a little work.  I just need to find the time.

In case you are not keeping score I now have 3 bikes in the garage.


Triumph Thruxton - Yamaha R1 - Enfield Bullet