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Finally gave in to the itch...
Posted: Fri Jun 21, 2024 10:12 am
by Gromit
Red chrome green orange by
Boxertrixter, on Flickr
Back at Haywards for its first (300 miles) service yesterday - I can do 50-55 mph now.
First service time by
Boxertrixter, on Flickr
20 bhp of utterly charming, smile-inducing joy.
Re: Finally gave in to the itch...
Posted: Fri Jun 21, 2024 6:25 pm
by ianc53
Well done Richard. It looks perfect weather for it.
All the best
Ian
Re: Finally gave in to the itch...
Posted: Sat Jun 22, 2024 3:29 pm
by dave the german
My mate has just bought the 450 Himalayan and absolutely loves it.
Re: Finally gave in to the itch...
Posted: Sat Jun 22, 2024 11:34 pm
by Gromit
It's a delightful little thing - took various bikes out on test rides, nothing of any significance performance-wise (Speed Twin 900 was the most powerful) but none made me smile in the way the 350 does. Within their own niche, RE are knocking it out of the park at the moment.
Pretty as a picture by
Boxertrixter, on Flickr
Classic in Thorney by
Boxertrixter, on Flickr
Re: Finally gave in to the itch...
Posted: Mon Jun 24, 2024 8:53 am
by RiceBurner
Nice! I've seen the photos on FB too.
Good to see you out and about again mate!
Re: Finally gave in to the itch...
Posted: Tue Jun 25, 2024 3:01 pm
by Paul
Welcome back to the world of two wheels with an engine Richard.
Cheers,
Paul
Re: Finally gave in to the itch...
Posted: Thu Aug 01, 2024 8:27 pm
by Gromit
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