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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