Thanks fellas.
Not been out on the bike for nearly 2 weeks but when I have, it's been thoroughly enjoyable. It's a
very different take on motorcycling - there's not enough power to feel any dynamism in performance (although it will nip along) so forget any rush of adrenaline.
On the flipside, it steers and handles beautifully - this has been a huge, and very pleasant surprise. The rear suspension is clearly over-sprung and under-damped but some better shocks will help there. The best thing is that it's just great fun - and that brand new J Series engine is wonderfully smooth and sounds rather nice with it. Added the Hitchcocks' de-cat pipe a few weeks ago which has helped.
These motors are recognised as being very tight straight out of the factory and benefit from careful running-in - I can vouch for this - but every 100 miles or so it seems to go through a change in feel, becoming more responsive. Getting upwards of 100 mpg isn't such a chore either.
Classic 350 by
Boxertrixter, on Flickr
Classic at Cadwell by
Boxertrixter, on Flickr
In England's green and pleasant...
Royal Enfield Classic 350 by
Boxertrixter, on Flickr
Red chrome green orange by Boxertrixter, on Flickr
First service time by Boxertrixter, on Flickr
