I want a Royal Enfield - Honda Shadow Forums : Shadow Motorcycle Forum

CrazyDave · 01-02-2013, 02:36 PM

Nah.. not really.. just wanted to see how many get worked up at the notion of someone wanting one. I figure the way some vilify or try to discouraged people from owning a Harley with the same old misinformation, perhaps they could shed some misinfo on the Enfield in order to educate the rest of us why we should avoid owning one at all cost.

Scuba77 · 01-02-2013, 02:41 PM

I've read the R E are a blast to ride around town, not so much on the superslab.

gmck · 01-02-2013, 02:57 PM

I would love to have one. check out this one.
motorivista.com/royal-enfield-musket/

-AJ · 01-02-2013, 03:28 PM

they are a pretty sweet little motorcycle. i wouldn't mind owning one, but not as my only bike.

gdb069 · 01-02-2013, 03:33 PM

Do you mean a British one, an Indian one or a fake "Indian" one. Royal Enfield INTERCEPTOR was one of the first bikes I ever remember seeing up close (friends older brother) when I was about 11 and it was love at first sight. Unfortunately never owned one since supply was limited and much easier to find Triumphs and BSAs. Interceptor was the smoothest of the Brit twins with a balanced crank.

I have had a Harley Servicar:took a year to get it running, a Heritage Soft Tail: too much capital to have tied up, and an Ultra Glide (rented for a month in Texas). Of 30 - 40 bikes I have owned there were only 2 that left me on the side of the road: $30k Ultraglide (stator went thats not an easy fix) $12k Shadow (3 flat tires in first year; none in next 17 years). The only reason I would not own another Harley is its a lot of capital to tie up in a vehicle that can only be used about 6 months here. Plus you have to buy all those expensive Harley bandanas chaps sunglasses jackets etc etc !!!

G.

jefemente · 01-02-2013, 04:09 PM

Haha, you got me.

vzshadow · 01-02-2013, 04:11 PM

You'd look good on one!!

PA Dave · 01-02-2013, 04:20 PM

But I do want a Royal Enfield...just not as a primary ride. My desire is based only on how funky and different they are. One of my best friends had one as his first bike, bought and ridden in Bangladesh while he lived there, and he wishes he still had it.

Officer friendly · 01-02-2013, 04:37 PM

I want one, the Military green one... last year I was in Richmond VA and took a 2012 for a 2 hour test ride....it was fun...I'm not asking for much just another 6 or 7 more bikes thats all...

hypostang · 01-02-2013, 04:47 PM

Weird,..........I don't want either a R.E or a H.D.

They are both really nice bikes , but I'm perfectly happy with the Honda I have right now

01-02-2013, 02:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
Scuba77 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St Augustine, Florida Posts: 643	I've read the R E are a blast to ride around town, not so much on the superslab. __________________ FJR Stratoliner Shadow Spirit VT1100 Honda 919/CB900F Kawasaki ZR7S Honda CB360 VFW, Post 2391 Patriot Guard Rider #92075

01-02-2013, 03:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
-AJ Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: good ole' kentucky Posts: 3,454	they are a pretty sweet little motorcycle. i wouldn't mind owning one, but not as my only bike. __________________ I started out with nothin'... and i still got most of it left. 2006 Honda VTX-1300R Memphis Shades Batwing, Stock "C" Model Pipes, Mustang Seat, Mustang Fender Bib, National Cycle Hard Bags, Lindby Multibar, Küryakyn Sound System, Küry ISO Grips, Küry Grill Cover, Küry L.E.D Light Kit, Küry Triple Whammy, Küry Constellation Light Bar, TTO Tach, Metzeler Tires, Chromed Wheels and much, much more.

01-02-2013, 04:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
PA Dave Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lancaster County, PA Posts: 670	But I do want a Royal Enfield...just not as a primary ride. My desire is based only on how funky and different they are. One of my best friends had one as his first bike, bought and ridden in Bangladesh while he lived there, and he wishes he still had it. __________________ A right emblem it may be, of the uncertain things of this world; that when men have sold them selves for them, they vanish into smoke. ~ William Bradford "Our Lady of Blessed Acceleration, don't fail me now." ~ Elwood Blues '03 Spirit VT750DCB named Annie // Ride Bell courtesy of JaYdEd

01-02-2013, 04:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
hypostang Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Maryville Tn Posts: 422	Weird,..........I don't want either a R.E or a H.D. They are both really nice bikes , but I'm perfectly happy with the Honda I have right now __________________ 1990 VT1100C

01-02-2013, 02:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
gmck Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,270	I would love to have one. check out this one. motorivista.com/royal-enfield-musket/

01-02-2013, 04:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
vzshadow Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Veazie, Maine Posts: 701	You'd look good on one!!

01-02-2013, 04:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
Officer friendly Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: CT Posts: 436	I want one, the Military green one... last year I was in Richmond VA and took a 2012 for a 2 hour test ride....it was fun...I'm not asking for much just another 6 or 7 more bikes thats all...

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