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Originally Posted by Jay_Benson
Hi Ted
What sort of Enfield was it that they were working on? When I went for a test ride on one of the "new" models - the Interceptor 650 - it was really smooth and was pretty well silent valve wise (well compared to my old airhead BMW most things are quiet, but I have developed an ear for valve noises). When I have seen the Himalayan running out and about they have been pretty quiet too, not just demonstrators either.
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These won't have been new ones. But not the early frame snappers.
I don't think they've had valve problems per se. They just need adjustment a lot. And head gaskets have been known to leak.
I've had very little to do with them mechanically wise. I've ridden a few and could not understand why anyone would fall in love with one. It feels like something out of the 80's.
These bikes cost under £2000 BRAND new in India. You just can not make anything of quality for that price.
They are firmly in the category of "Cheap Asian shit" in my book.
That doesn't mean you can't buy one and ride it around the world. Many people do just that with even worse bikes.
Just manage your expectations.
With no disrespect to their owners, many people who rant and rave about them do so with very little experience or no other bikes to compare it against.
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Did some trips.
Rode some bikes.
Fix them for a living.
Can't say anymore.
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