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28 May 2007
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Cheers
Hi there,
Many thanks for all that info. I will upload shipping info after I pick up the bike in Europe next week.
It took a mechanic a day to switch the engines, he had to switch gearboxes as well for the Thunderbird engine as its has a 5 speed left mounted gearbox as opposed to the traditional 4 speed right mounted one. I also had the larger exhaust from a 500cc Bullet installed and now the pickup is such that (in India) I leave everything at the lights.
The Machismo lean burn engine goes with the traditional 4 speed right mounted gearbox so obviously you can stick to that if you're happy with it. A new engine in India will cost you 60,000 - 70,000 rupees (1000 euro) not including shipping, it's relatively pricey, the prices are high to discourage people for buying engines I have been told. I havent a clue about British Enfield prices but I have a great contact in India who could locate a 2nd hand leanburn for you I'm sure.
Happy trails.
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Originally Posted by ElectraRun
Hi there,
It took a mechanic a day to switch the engines, he had to switch gearboxes as well for the Thunderbird engine as its has a 5 speed left mounted gearbox as opposed to the traditional 4 speed right mounted one.
The Machismo lean burn engine goes with the traditional 4 speed right mounted gearbox so obviously you can stick to that if you're happy with it. A new engine in India will cost you 60,000 - 70,000 rupees (1000 euro) not including shipping, it's relatively pricey, the prices are high to discourage people for buying engines I have been told. I havent a clue about British Enfield prices but I have a great contact in India who could locate a 2nd hand leanburn for you I'm sure.
Happy trails.
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Note the 5 speed boxes convert very easily ( just change the outer plate) to RH shift, there are kits available from most of the dealers, especially hitchcocks.
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Not much of a clue about the AVL engines, but if you try Price Part Motorcycles and the head honcho Richard Price you may find all the advice you are looking for. Richard has plenty of experience of the home market models having ridden them and imported them to the UK for a few years now.
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