In the early 1890s Albert Eadie and R.W Smith bought the bicycle business
of George Townsend near Redditch to form the Eadie Manufacturing Company.
By 1897 the company was titled Enfield Cycle Co.Ltd and had moved to Redditch
and by 1899 they were producing a De Dion powered tricycle, with Motosacoche
v-twins among the product by 1910. During the veteran years they also utilised
Minerva
engines. The company ceased manufacturing in 1970 (or possibly 1964, see
this
post).
Assembly of R.E. Bullets began in India in 1955 from parts sources from
Britain, and by 1962 the bikes were being manufactured by Enfield of India,
which purchased the rights to the Royal Enfield name in 1995 and is now
known as Royal Enfield of India.
I have a royal enfield 350 bullet which i purchased at a westpak charity
ball ..it is brand new and has been signed by the NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS
team of 2002 ..i have enclosed photos of bike ,,i am looking at selling
the bike for i am moving overseas...would you know any body who would be
interested in purchaseing the bike regards JOHN TETERIN
0437876660 I am in newcastle nsw ps I am open to offers
Royal_Enfield_Bullet_350_AU_1.jpg will be posted-0908
Thu May 14 2009
frank_kirsty<at>aol.com.au Looking for information
Royal Enfield S
Dear Sir Madam, I have owned this Royal Enfield for 20+ years where
it has been garaged basically ever since, my wife and I purchased it with
the intent that one day it may be worth something, but I cant seem to get
any sort of help here in Australia, after speaking with different so called
experts we seem to get a different response every time. Now after browsing
your web site it appears to be identical to the 1936J however our bike
has a flaired bottom front guard and it also has grab handles and a package
rack on the rear guard, the engine number is S1 3279 and the number stamped
on the gear box is 332.
I thank you for your time and hope to hear from you in the near future,
once again thank you.
Frank and Kirsty
Thu Apr 16 2009
anbelzone<at>gmail.com royal enfield
royal enfield j2-bullet
Busco un velocimetro smiths kilometres 180
Mon Mar 02 2009
maximilianochopiteagmail.com 1942 wc/L
i have a royal enfield 1942 wc/l 570cc side valve
uruguay
Tue Jan 20 2009
jap 770cc, royal enfield 180 ?
Could you please date the following jap v twin engines i have ...
Message listed under JAP.
Sun Oct 26 2008
robfran1btinternet.com The company ceased manufacturing in 1970. (not True)
the company ceased in 1964, I personally bought a no. of their manufacturing
M/C's in 1965
sy7 8bt
Sun Oct 19 2008
arquitectonirohotmail.com Request
Royal Enfield 350cc year 1942
Hello, I am restoring a Royal '42 so I need some picture information.
Could you send me any link about it?.
Were every motorcycles of this year military ones or could them be
civil ones?.
Thanks a lot.
Alejandro from Argentina.
Buenos Aires
I believe all machines built
in '42 were military. Ed.
Tue Apr 08 2008
makenewagainyahoo.com 1957/58 Indian Woodsman
Royal Enfield 500cc Woodsman
Had one as a boy of 18. Want to restore and ride again. Any idea where
one may be available?
Glenville, PA, USA
Fri Jan 11 2008
das_telecomyahoo.co.in my 1958 clipper 1958 clipper
need rear shokups
india mumbai
Mon Dec 31 2007
nicho14optusnet.com.au Purchasing a Royal Enfield
Royal Enfield Bullet 500
Am very interested in purchasing a Bullet 500 but have received some
negative feedback regarding quality and performance. I'm not expecting
a high performance road bike. Can anyone give me an honest evaluation?
Sydney
Tue Dec 11 2007
davetheranchnest.freeserve.co.uk wiring diagram royal enfield turbo twin
I have just bought a turbo twin and need a wiring diagram can anyone
help me with this.
bristol
Thu Sep 20 2007
f1m2000hotmail.com Franco Matulovich
Royal Enfield bullet 500
I Can't make it function because of its piston and rings, can u help
me ???????
4400 Salta, Argentina
Sun Jun 10 2007
tnsnegverizon.net Bike ID
Need help for ID of bike in picture. Shown is my father Early 1950's
in Hong Kong. Thank you.
Los Angeles
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Wed Jul 25 2007
bobmcgrath21hotmail.com mystery british sidevalve in hong kong
the bike concerned is an overhead valve Royal Enfield. The photo is
too fuzzy to make out exactly what model but very definitely is a Royal
Enfield.
Cheers, Bob
Australia
Thu Jul 19 2007
jsingh4sapient.com Royal Enfield(1956 Model)
(1956 Model)
Hi, I am looking for a Royal Enfield of 1954-1960 Model range. If anybody
has one or any poniters would be highly appreciated.
India
Wed May 02 2007
hughcoombsyahoo.co.uk Royal Enfield bullet
1957 Bullet
has anyone a picture of a 1957 in colour and would email me a jpg file
as I want to rebuild mine as close to origianl as possible. Think its all
there.
Wales
Tue May 01 2007
tone-ditiscali.co.uk contact breaker
royal enfield clipper 250 1954
can anyone help i am i need on a set of miller contact breaker points
to fit a royal enfield clipper 250cc 194 or an altenitive tht wiill fit
yhanks tony
kent england
Fri Mar 23 2007
clairenapieryahoo Rear Wheel Hub
Royal Enfield Flying Flea
Desperately seeking FLYING FLEA REAR WHEEL HUB complete. Drive sprocket
left hand side. Would be very grateful for any leads.
London / Durban
Mon Feb 12 2007
bigamoerogers Spark Plug for Royal Enfield?
Hi again...I sent an email inquiring about a spark plug with a tap
on the side...Someone wrote me back requesting a picture of the plug but
i lost all my email that evening and dont know where to send the picture.
I was hoping that whoever it was that wrote me could do so again so i can
send image of sparkplug. I beleive it may be from a Royal Enfield motorcycle.
Ontario, Canada
Thu Feb 08 2007
bkbarkerinspire.net.nz workshop manual
1954 royal enfield 150cc
can you help with finding workshop manual for above bike.thank you.brian
barker
new zealand
Thu Dec 28 2006
janet.adkinmckesson ROYAL ENFIELD
FLYING FLEA
HAVE BEEN GIVEN A FLYING FLEA IN BITS AND WOULD LIKE TO FIND A MECHANICS
MANUAL OR SIMILAR TO HELP WITH RESTORING IT
OXFORD
Sun Nov 19 2006
rpmcbyahoo 2stroke 125cc
royal enfield flying flea
did enfield make there own engene or did they use avillier or sacks
on there 125cc 2stroke
virginia
Sat Nov 18 2006
littlejohns93bigpond Date of manufacture
Royal Enfield / J2
Could you please help me date this bike thankyou. Engine no. J2 4307
/ on case 5106 and frame no. J5106 or J2 5106.
Rigid rear , telescopic front
thankyou roger
Brisbane- Australia
The bike would appear to be of
1948 or 1949 vintage as as this model first appeared in 1948 and Enfield
went to rear suspension in 1950. Ed.
Tue May 09 2006
rpmcbyahoo 2stroke motor
this motor has 2 spark plugs bike it self has a springer type front
end bicycle tires any
information will be appericated
virginia
.........
Not enough clues, sorry. Can
you send a photo?
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I found out it is a 1947 royal enfield 125cc called the flying flea
cant locate parts for it do you have any suggestions
Sun Oct 08 2006
jofiesson2805.fsnet.co.uk help please 500cc bullet
RE bullet 500 K reg
I've got the chance to pick up a k reg 500 bullet in fair (ish) condition.
Have no idea how much ot might be worth now or when restored. Any ideads?
thanks John.
plymouth UK
Fri Sep 22 2006
petertull1805.fsnet.co.uk 1926 royal enfeild
needed information or pictures detailing the tank colours and pin stipe
layouts
london
.....
Unfortunately the only images that I have are in black and white
The tank of the bike is rectangular tapering at the bar end it also has
a tank shift
Due to the death of my father who rebuilt the bike from what can only
be
described as a basket case some 25+ years ago and my memories of this
being
the contents of 3 tea chests 2 wheels and frame all information being
gleaned from only knows where? The only other lasting thing was the
fact
that on a vintage vehicle run my father being chastised as to the colour
and
pin strips of the tank being wrong way round or colours being wrong
(this
coming from a gentleman of late years who may have worked on the production
line ???? )
As a lasting memoir to my father I now would like to rebuild the bike
back
to its former glory
All information would be of help
Regards
Peter
Wed Sep 06 2006
viasapparelhotmail joining royal enfield bike club
Jus wonderin any clubs for enfield that have some enthusiasts as members,
would be reallly keen to join it
australia
Try the section of Bikelinks on Classic
Clubs Australia
Wed Jun 21 2006
walnutflatxtra.co.nz 1913 Royal Enfeild
600cc SV v twin engine
As I understand it this bike was imported solely for the New Zealand
Postal services I would like photo's or pictures for a restoration project
any help really
Marlborough NZ
Fri May 26 2006
david.partlandntlworld Date of manufacture
Bullet 350 electra 5s
DVLA will not register my bike untill I give evidence of date of manufacture.
They would not accept that the VIN/Chassis number detailed the month and
year of manufacture. Could anyone direct me as to how I can prove
date of manufacture?
Cheers
Dave Partland
Paisley, Scotland
Sat May 06 2006
Ianindiuyahoo.co.uk converting enfield350 to trials outfit in india
enfield 350
Dear sirs I am staying in India in Assam for some time and would like
to buy an enfield 350 can you tell me have enfield ever made a trials version
in India if not how do I go about converting one to off road spec as the
roads in Assam are very bad do I need to convert head-stocks, gearing,electrics
( I would like to keep lights althpough no one seems to use them at night
a loud horn seems to be sufficient) obviously suspension and tyres etc
. Please can you help me as Indians are so poor at giving advice
and my IT skills are also very poor
Majuli Island Assam India
I have not heard of a trials
outfit made in India. Recommend you browse the vintage trials clubs and
vintage MX clubs to get some idea of how they go about building offroad
outfits. Try this link:
http://www.dropbears.com/bikelinks/Racing/Vintage_Motocross/
Wed Apr 26 2006
t.freearbathspa.ac.uk Enfield Crankcases
Bullet
Please could you confirm which Models the following eng no.s relate
to & if possible year of manufacture?
C. 233 & 17481 Many Thanks.
Bath
Sat Feb 11 2006
bobwmiddlegatehonda MOTOR-2 1/2 (ENFIELD)
LOOKING FOR HELP IN FINDING AN ENGINE--2 1/2 THT FITS AN 1910 ROYAL
ENFIELD.or let me know of somebody i can email thanks bob wheeler
CANADA
Historical Notes March 19th 2005
Sales brochure for the 1957 Royal Enfield range has pictures and specs
for 350 clipper, 150 Ensign II, 250 clipper, super meteor, 500 twin, 500
bullet and 350 bullet.
February 8th 2005
Royal Enfield Crusader 250cc 1963 at Ebay UK
Vendor's Description:
The bike now just needs the timing set up to enable it to run, but
I have bought a new bike, as well as one for my Wife, & I really don't
want to spend any more time on the Enfield. The bike hasn't been started
since its' overhaul. It has the original Royal Enfield aluminium centre
stand which has worn unevenly on both feet as can be seen in one of the
pictures. A new old stock centre stand and fittings is included in the
sale. The electrics work perfectly.
As you can see from the pictures, the bike is in good condition and
it has a V5 registration document and an age related certificate from the
Royal Enfield Owners Club authenticating the bikes' age and date of first
registration, but no MOT or VEL. It will need new fork seals for its' next
MOT.
Included in the sale are the workshop manual, owners manual & service
handbook shown in the photos.
January 13, 2003
Well, it said you wanted to know more about Royal Enfield Bullet's!
I've been the proud owner of a 2001 RE Bullet 500 Deluxe for about a year
now that I bought used. She is a fun bike to ride, but it takes love
and dedication to keep her going. Unlike the modern bikes of today
that require very little involvement of the rider in maintaining them,
and basically have the personality of a microwave oven, these old girls
require some attention on occasion. You get to know her, it is a
bonding thing!
If you love attention, buy one. I've gone crazy with the retro
thing with my baby, she is absolutely beautiful. As for performance,
if you only putt around town they are perfect stock (except for exhaust,
you got to get her to thump loud). But I ride a lot on the road,
and I did some performance modifications and raised the gearing up.
Bumping her up from 6.5 to 9.0 to 1 compression, stainless steel valves
& heavy springs, free flow exhaust, modified airbox, recalibrated carburetor,
hi-flow oil pumps, electronic ignition,18 tooth countershaft sprocket,
heavy clutch springs, and shift kit.
This really brought her to life, she cruses all day at 60 to 62 with
power to spair.
This is a great bike, I've been riding 37 years, and I think this the
funnest bike I've ever owned. Ya'll take care, and ride safe! D.B. the
crazy biker Owen. -- owen28248 at hotmail
November 8, 2001
Hello,
Could you add a link to the official website site of Royal Enfield
Belgium (sorry still only in french but i hope that i'll have the time
to develop an english version in the future). the url is www.locotrans.net Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any question? --
Regards, -- Rodolphe Fourmaintraux --
info at locotrans.net
December 26, 2000
Look at http://www.royalenfield.nl/ The home page of the Royal Enfield Club of the Netherlands
email recn at email Greetins from Holland,
Hans Taverne
March 8, 2000
Hi,
I hope you guys are still active. I am a biker from North-east India
and a freelance journalist by profession. I ride an Enfield and have
ridden all over India and across the Himalayas. I hope to ride in
Russia next year-from Vladivostok to St. Petersburg. --
Ravi Deka -- deka at cal3.vsnl.net.in
Can someone translate the following to English
for me? Sheldon
From: Inger Granström [mailto:ingergr at sorsele.se]
Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 1998 1:57 AM
Subject: nav
Önskar köpa ett nav (ev bakhjul) till en Royal enfield årsmodell
1953 350 cc.
Tel: 010- 289 70 59 -- Mats ingergr at sorsele.se
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Wanted, a wheel hub, (alternately/possibly rear wheel) for Royal Enfield
model 1953, 350cc
The phone number is to an NMT cell-phone. Intl' it would be +46 10
2897059 -- Mats
Myggan, LMIII, Sweden.
From: Christer Åkerstedt [mailto:cris.akis at vanersborg.mail.telia]
Sent: Sunday, July 19, 1998 2:15 PM
To: biker at cwizard.com
Subject: Royal Enfield.
For sale: Royal Enfield 488cc 1928-års modell Swedish
registration, 2 owners only.
Engine needs to be rebuilt, piston damage. Highest bidder gets the
bike.
Sweden 0521-36033 +46 521 36033 Regards,
Christer Åkerstedt cris.akis at vanersborg.mail.telia
January 1, 1999
FROM: ANINDYA CHAKRAVORTY
For Exports of Enfields 350 cc and 500 cc New. Also for
Vinatage Enfields contact us at www.indiabikes.com Bombay India 91- 22- 623 9829 OR 91- 22- 810 5678
Regards, Andy ..... andy at indiabikes
August 10, 1999
I believe that Bhavanar of India has won the right to use the Royal
in front of Enfield again. Also a new Dealer for East US. The well known
Cosmopolitan Motors Inc. in Hatboro, Pa. Cosmomtr at aol
-- KJPORTEUS at aol
gmail.com
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