EU standards
 

Hi,I'm planning a trip from Pune(India)to Berlin on Enfield 500cc.I would like to know about the modifications required in it(Indian Make) so as to make up with EU standards.
What will be the approximate Cost and Time required to do so.Is there any other way out?
Thanks.

You don't have to modify anything, unless you are planning on importing it at the end of your trip. Is that what you were thinking of doing?

my plans are to either sale it in Germany or bring back by shipment,Whatever is more economical.

See your thread from November 2005:
http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/ubb...ML/000709.html

The following might also be useful:
http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/tri...eldindia.shtml

hi,i was looking for some technical information about the modifications required.Or any agency/person who can help help us in this regard.Thanks

Try www.royal-enfield.com
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I understand the 350/500 Bullet, and its variants, have no problem being registered in the EU but in this case I strongly suggest you buy one that says "EU spec" in the log book/title/bike's papers. If they are to EU spec, no problem.

What to do to the bike? Easy.
1) Fit stronger rear shocks, to withstand the weight of driver and bags
2) Fit a stringer alternator and bigger battery because I will strongly suggest you always drive with the low beam light turned on
3) Fit a larger fuel tank if possible
4) Fit a larger front brake if possible
5) Have the mechanic replace the oil in the front fork with more dense oil, so that the fork is a little more rigid; stiffer diafraghms will also help
6) Fit wider handlebars and a windshield
7) Never drive at night - so fit an extra driving light for good measure !
8) Use tough, heavy duty tires and learn to replace the inner tube by yourself
9) Learn to disassemble and reassemble the entire bike, so that, in the evening, in the rain, in the middle of a busy street (or all three together!) changing a broken clutch cable becomes a 2 minute job
10) fit a 8" x 12" (20cm x 30cm) grille on the tank, so that you can fit a map on it - or use a tank bag with a map-reading pocket on the top

Also
1) Buy comfortable, very strong riding boots and start using them today, so that they WILL be soft when the time comes
2) Buy nice thick leather gloves
3) Buy a nice thick leather jacket
4) Buy a nice comfortable full face riding helmet

Learn to ride with boots and gloves, until they become a second skin and you will never want to ride without them

Learn to ride with the helmet, until you learn to hear all the little noises of the engine with the helmet on.

Learn to negotiate holes and steps and bad road surface by rising on the footpegs - learn to change gears and brake while standing on the footpegs.

Smile, and ride the bike

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