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THE ROYAL ENFIELD OWNERS CLUB OF NORTH AMERICA

E d d i e M u l d e r H i s t h o u g h t s

o n w i n n i n g T h e 1 9 6 0 B i g B e a r R u no n a R o y a l E n f i e l d F u r y

a n d a l i f e i n m o t o r c y c l i n g

The Second Annual Interceptor Rally

Vintage Days Mid Ohio

Canadian Vintage Motorcycle Group 37th National Rally

SUMMER EVENT COVERAGE

Member Profiles : Ed Wright - Louis Abbruzo

R E O C N A 2 0 0 9 R a l l y

H u n t s v i l l e O n t a r i o

B U L L E T I N


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NEBULOUS NATTERINGS...... A MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR TON UP TOM

President Librarian Machine Specialist

Roy MacMillan80 Samac Trail

Oshawa, Ontario, CanadaL1G &W1

[email protected]

Treasurer Membership OfficerBrad BabcockP.O. Box 28

Lemont, PA [email protected]

Publicity OfficerErnie Pegutter

7148 Liberty St.N.Bowmanville

Ontario Canada L1C3K6(905) 263-8964

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Regalia OfficerGeoff DohertyP.O. Box 156

Belmont Ontario CanadaNOL 1BO

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D R O P M E A P O S T

O R G I V E A R I N G

Tom Rose1398 Lickinghole Creek Road

Crozet, VA [email protected]

434-823-1659

Acknowledgment:

Eddie MulderArea 37 AMARalph Crane Big Bear Photos-Life MagazineCycle Magazine American Motorcycling MagazineDoug Young R.E.O.C AchivesGeorge ElstonDanny Page at Burton Bike Bits for Eddie Mulder Scans from Cycle.Don -BSAOCCA-Drink Recipe and West Coast infoArtemis Images-Pikes Peak photosEd Wright-Lou Abbruzo

S o u l O f A C l u b“THE GUN”

FOR ALZHEIMER'S Doug Young has done it again! Doug has scanned 180 issues of “THE GUN” The R.E.O.C magazine. Proceeds are going to The Alzheimer's Society.

There is a wealth of stories, letters and technical information inside each magazine. The Volumes are in PDF format and cn be viewed on any computing platform.

The cost for any one CD is 15$. Any two CD’s is 30$ three it’s 41$, four is 56$, and all five discs 75$ 5$ For USPS Priority Mail flat rate envelope

US& Canadian members can send your donations to me (see editor info for address Pg. 2 ) and I will send the accumulated donations on to Doug to present to The Alzheimer’s Society

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Friday and Sunday were beautiful but we were rained out on the Saturday when most of the events were scheduled. Met up with the usual crowd -Roy

C.V.M.G. Rally Paris Ontairio R E O C N A Members

Don Leming & Brad Babcock Unload Don’s 65 Interceptor

The Beeramid claims another victim!

John Ruff chatting up Enfield attributes


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Vintage Days Mid Ohio Cont. George Elston

This was my third year making the pilgrimage to this event and for those of you who have never been there, it’s a vintage bike lovers

paradise.

Whether your interests are in old British iron, European or Oriental, there’s something for everyone. The only disappointment this year was the serious curtailment of the vintage racing due to a dispute between AMA and AHRMA the outfit which usually handles the racing. Hopefully next year will see the return of a full schedule.

Friend John and I always take a week for the trip and ride the secondary roads . This year I took my 2006 Bullet Electra and John took the rat bike a ‘57 BMW which must be seen to be believed.

We left early Wednesday morning heading west on Route 20 through central New York. Prior to construction of the Thruway this was the main east west route. Today it’s sparsely travelled, well maintained, and passes through lots of beautiful countryside. Each year I plan an alternate route and this year we headed south, east of the Finger Lakes, and through southern NY crossing into Pennsylvania and picking up Route 6, the only real through road in northern PA. After 300 miles or so we stopped for the night in Coudersport, PA. This is the weekend of a huge annual archery tournament here and we were lucky to get a room. 10,000 potential Robin Hoods in the wilds of Pennsylvania.

While Wednesday had provided excellent riding weather we were not to be so fortunate on Thursday. We awoke to gray skies and the signs of an overnight rainstorm. Heading west on 6 we encountered some light rain and wet pavement. Our plan had been to run across PA Route 666 as we had done 2 years ago. Now although it’s a really scenic route bordering the Tionesta river it’s not in the best of shape and has some tricky turns and I was having second thoughts. However John was not to be dissuaded so we continued on to Sheffield where 666 begins and stopped for a late breakfast. Immediately we finished our meal the rain started in earnest.

With no real choice we headed down the devils road only to be greeted by a torrential downpour. Not big fun. To make things even better the road had deteriorated since 2007 so more care was needed. Despite the numerology of the byway our luck turned and the skies began to clear. The rest of the day was spent in mostly dry conditions and our trip through the Allegheny mountains was uneventful.

As is tradition ( if 3 trips can make a tradition) we ran south through Oil City and New Castle PA, squeezed through between Youngstown and Pittsburgh, entered Ohio and headed west on Route 39 for a stop in New Philadelphia, home of Hog Heaven. Yes it is a Harleycentric place but they have delicious ribs, wings all the good stuff and lots of beverage choices.

It leaves only about 70 or 80 miles to Mid Ohio in the morning.


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As expected the Bullet had performed flawlessly and, as compared with our 2007 trip ( I took the Constellation in 2008), was a different machine altogether. In 2007 it had just 500 miles or so and was still running the restrictive exhaust and intake setup. Tackling the hills was sometimes a struggle with baggage and a not too svelte yours truly. Now nicely broken in at 3,000 plus miles and, with a proper Amal and 50's exhaust, it fairly whizzed up the steepest grade. Well maybe that’s a bit of an exaggeration but it did go pretty well. And what of John’s rat Beemer? Well except for some starting issues it ran like a top. The starting issues were to be remedied on the return trip by wrapping the float bowls with tin foil. I kid you not! It became a 1 or 2 kick starter and remains so.

Friday midmorning found us rolling into the camping area where we found member Brian Gundry fettling the carb on his Continental GT.

Now as I said previously this is one big vintage event. The swap meet alone takes hours to see. The paddock is open to all for this event and there are hundreds of bikes of all persuasions traveling around, parked up or on display. After greeting folks we knew from the previous years and from Britbike.com we headed off for the swap meet. If you haven’t experienced sensory overload of the 2 wheel kind you’ve got to give this a try. Literally, hundreds of vendors, selling almost anything imaginable. That is, of course, unless you are an Enfield aficionado. We know these are rare, desirable collector’s items so we never expect to be overwhelmed with thousands of available parts at these events. There were, however, a couple of finds. A running 50's 700 twin missing original tin but with 4 or 5 milk crates full of parts and an extra set of cases . $1,500 .00 to you sir. John thought I should take it home. Lack of any 4 wheel transport and the fact that I have 2 already hardly convinced him that we should move on.

One that I missed seeing (until it was on his trailer) was another mid 50's 700. This one was complete but possibly a mixture (jury still out) and, was bought early Sunday by Ray ( Bigtwin on the Enfield board ). A bonus was the psychedelic paint job which I’m sure substantially increased the value. I won’t quote the price but I thought it was a steal. Ray already has had it running so that’s a plus. Having worn out our legs halfway through we decided to save the rest for Saturday and headed back to the camp.

In our absence several more Britbikers had arrived or returned from perusing the bargains so we caught up , shot the bull and generally lazed around for a while.



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Late afternoon a large group left for the flat track racing at Ashland. As my night vision is pretty poor, I decided to pass on the races. The rest of the day consisted of wandering around the grounds and, later, having a few (?) beverages with the assembled crew.

John, being somewhat more sensible than I, retired fairly early. Returning to our palatial tent in a slightly confused state I neglected to zip the bottom tent flap and was rewarded with a pool of cold rainwater soaking my feet early the next a.m.

Saturday found us heading for the food vendors for breakfast followed by a trip through the rest of the swap meet. Once again much to see, but little of Redditch origin. Then, finally, on the last row of vendors I spotted some early tin RE primaries. As I need quite a number of bicycle parts for my G model I thought I might be in luck. But it was not to be. There were various items but nothing for my stash. Maybe next year.

Saturday is the day for official events at the Britbike.com compound. These include a cookout and bike show Brian G had thoughtfully supplied the awards this year.

Saturday evening\night was a repeat of Friday with general BS-ing and beverage consumption. John and I ended up over at the Ton Up boys camp where John took part in the late night monkey bike barrel races. Interesting. Those Ton Up guys always seem to come up with some kind of event. Last year was 10 foot drag races. Next year, who knows ?

Sunday morning is not a happy time at Mid Ohio. It’s time to pack up and leave and though there is a nice ride home to look forward to the realization that it’ll be a year ‘til the next one is always a downer. We did take time to visit the paddock to see Adam Kirian who campaigns a 500 Bullet in the vintage road races. Adam has had great success with his machine taking on Goldies and Manx Nortons. Go Adam!! The day was brightened by the fact that Ricochetrider (Tom) had decided to ride into western PA with us. Retracing our route to New Philly we introduced Tom to the culinary delicacies of Hog Heaven. At Newcastle we said our farewells Tom heading east and south while John and I headed northeast. We managed to dodge the scattered rain cells, often apparently, by mere minutes and early evening found us near Grove City Pa. camping at the Microtel. Nothing like a firm, king size mattress after two nights on the ground.

Our intention was to make sure we stopped Monday morning in Knox, Pa home of the world’s biggest pancakes. Or, at least the biggest we’ve found on our travels, and we did . This is where John implemented the tin foil carb shield cure for his starting issues. Maybe they just have magical tinfoil in Knox .


Winner of Best Other Brit was Bigtwin with his 700 Interceptor bobber.

YUMMMM!


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Monday was spent bimbling up through Pennsylvania and western New York. Coming through northwest Pennsylvania we got the only

mechanical scare of the trip. I was following John down grade when he had to slow quickly for a pickup which had pulled out ahead of him. He had plenty of time but as he accelerated afterwards the Beemer began blowing clouds of blue smoke. We were on quite a long steep narrow downgrade so I could not get his attention until we reached the bottom. I’m thinking broken ring and wondering where to rent a truck to haul him home. As we were about due for a gas stop anyway we pulled into the next quick stop. No obvious noises or any other signs of mechanical distress. He did recall that when he topped up his oil he had overfilled a bit. As it turned out it must have been a case of the extra oil spilling into the cylinder as he slowed quickly

on the bend. A mile or so after the stop it cleared up and didn’t reoccur.

Although with some effort we could have made it home on Monday we like to limit our days to

less than 300 miles so we found a motel at the north end of the Finger lakes.

Tuesday we were left with just 150 miles or so all of it east on the aforementioned route 20. Here’s a view along Route 20.

If you can figure out a way to get there you should make every effort to do so. Great folks, generally decent weather this time of year and many scenic roads to travel on the way.


Maybe we’ll see YOU next year.


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The Second Royal Enfield Interceptor Rally was held this year atTirley, Gloucester. It was a great success with 18 Interceptors bookingin at the rally site over the weekend. The rally started off with aride out on Saturday morning to Watsonian-Squires Open Weekend atBlockley. 14 Interceptors and 7 other bikes, both new and old set offstopping a Stow on the Wold for a quick break. The weather stayed fineall day and an enjoyable time was had by all. All the bikes returnedsafety to the camp site just after 4 o' clock after traveling some 75miles.

Saturday night saw some trophies awarded. The cup for best Interceptor went to Mick Timms for his very smart Mk1a. Lewis Wilkinsonwon a trophy for the Furthest Ridden to the rally with some 201 miles. But the most prestigious award went to Andrew Legg from Bath for thebest oil leak - (Nice one Andrew!). This

was followed by a mostenjoyable quiz night that was organized by Dave Hollyman.

Sunday morning saw six Interceptors and one A10 set off for a gentlejaunt over the Malvern Hills, after some light rain and covering some 45miles we returned to Tirley to bring this years rally to a close

The18 Interceptors were made up of 3, Mk1's, / 3 Mk1a's, /11 Series II and 1Rickman

Our thanks go out to all those who managed to attend the rally and we

hope to see you all next year at Bath.

Andy and Mireille

The Second Annual Interceptor Rally 2009 Andy Stait


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This is a story about two Royal Enfields. My 1967 Interceptor Road Racer GP7, and my 1970 series two.

First the ’67. I bought this bike in 1971-72. I didn’t know anything about motorcycles. I took my friends P11 Norton for a ride around the block and bought the Enfield one week later. I got it from a good friend of mine. Well within a months time, I found out that owning a Royal Enfield and finding parts was going to be a nightmare. No one wanted to work on it. I only had my workshop manual and parts book. It took some time, but

Avallino’s in Revere Mass. was the answer. Sam Sr. was a character! and full of information. Sam jr. was the man! I spoke with him often over the corse of thirty years. What a help he was.

Now to the performance of that ’67 Enfield. I had a love hate relationship with this bike for many years. When it didn’t want to start, it didn’t. There many times when it took me fifteen minuets or more to get it started. My friends just sat around waiting for it to fire up. Everyone would take their turn trying to kick start it. When IT was ready, it would start.

I went to California in the early seventies. I trailored the bike with two others, a 650 BSA and a 650 Triumph. My two friends and myself rode all over the state. One night we were at a club having a good time. We left

around midnight. The club closed at two AM, and I was still trying to start the bike. I just wanted to leave it there. Finally it relented and started up. Years latter after replacing the wiring harness and getting the timing right, the starting problem went away. This bike now starts on the first kick, ( sometimes second) I have had to do motor work and it was all money well spent.

Before getting the bike to where it is now, (looks and performance), I would try and give it away! naturally no one wanted a Royal Enfield. I am so happy we have stayed together all these years. I truly do enjoy

kick starting this bike and going for a ride, with a healthy sound from the mufflers.

Now about that series two. I bought this bike in 1975 with three thousand miles on it. Now I know I had a lots of trouble with the ’67, but I never saw another Royal Enfield and this was a very classy bike! Lots of chrome and the red lettering on the tank sold me. The ’70 was very different from the ’67, almost problem free

Double Your Pleasure, Double Your Fun Lou Abbruzo


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Double Your Pleasure, DoubleYour Fun Lou Abbruzo

and very, very fast. Great top end. I would take turns riding the bikes, the ’70 one year and the ’67 another. there were times I would have both of them on the road at the same time, like the last few years. The ’70 was a little difficult to start and I had to follow a different routine. Kick it twice, carbs off then tickle. If you didn’t do this you had better have a strong leg.

People ask me which one is my favorite? A hard question to answer. I guess the one I’m riding is my favorite, both of them are special to me. I could never see myself on another bike. I have just over eleven thousand miles on the ’70 and the ’67 has maybe eight

thousand miles on the motor. I rebuilt the ’67 in 1974.

In closing if you own a Royal Enfield Interceptor you understand what they are all about, very hefty, lots of power, and a very good looking machine. I was once told from a young lady that my ’67 was avery sexy bike! That says it all.

Thanks, Lou Abruzzo


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You started riding at age eight, I understand your father had a Triumph shop. Could you talk about your earliest motorcycling memories, and share some background about growing up in that environment.

Dad's shop was a Triumph-Ariel-Matchless dealership. Mom & Dad were motorcycle people-Royal Riders MC Lots of friends, club involvement, rides, races, field meets. Motorcycles were a tool my dad used to keep me busy and in tow. I hung around legends like Ed Kretz & Eddie Kretz Jr., Jimmy Phillips, Don Holley. It was great!!!

What where your first riding memories

Around age 8 we rode from my dad's dairy to the start of the Big Bear

Run on a Harley Hummer 125 with Girder forks

Who were your early influences/heros in the

motorcycle world and life in general.

Bud Ekins, Ed Kretz -My Godfather, My dad-Al Mulder,

Dick Dorrestyn

What was your first race as a professional competitor?

Ascot Park

Five time Grand National Champion Eddie Mulder shares his life in Motorcycling and the Royal Enfield Powered win at the 1960 Big Bear Run that launched his auspicious and triumphant career.

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Was 1960 your first time at Big Bear? No the third, two times before on a Triumph Cub. Blew it up both times!

Can you describe the scene at Big Bear race day.

Lots and lots of motorcycles, pickups and people!

What were your feelings going in, the challenges you would face?

I was excited. I love racing across the desert. Young and strong I felt I could do anything and beat everyone.

“ I was excited. I love racing across the desert. Young and strong I felt I could do anything and beat everyone.”

Would you please describe the 3 sections of the race and how the checkpoint system was organized. Scrutniering, requirements for entrance ect...

It was desert and fire roads. Three loops fifty miles each. Start was Hesperia Desert, flat then up towards Fawnskin and back down Rattlesnake Canyon. Each loop they marked your tank card with a different color crayola.

At such a young age did you have any one acting in a management role?

No one professionally

OF A YOUNG GUN


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Can you please share your meeting and relationships with Mel Dinesen and Frank Cooper, and give us some insight to their personalities?

Mel was a great guy! Great mechanic. Very cool. He used to tow a motorcycle on a trailer behind his Porsche Spyder with his wife. Frank was a little dry compared to Mel. He always meant well.

Could you please elaborate on what Cooper motors was like,the scene, the general vibe.

It was just a little building in Glendale. Very laid back as it was the sixties. What were your initial impressions of Royal Enfield motorcycles?

I thought the single was a great bike after Mel got done with it!

Did you do any special preparation for Big Bear?

No, Mel did it all. I may have actually located that winning bike. I raced every weekend and rode every day to keep in shape and sharp.

What special tuning did Mel Dinesen do to the bike leading up to Big Bear?

Not sure. Mels dept.

You have a reputation for conspicuous leathers, Your jacket that day had a giant question mark and checkered flag. Was there a particular significance of the Questionmark ?

I was a prospect that day for joining the Checkers M/C. I got voted in the next week ;)

Would you please give the chronology of the race as you remember it, including the spill and heroic recovery, how you compensated having lost the left rear shock.

“I sat forward on my bike and pulled the trigger.”


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On the second loop I hit a rock and broke the right peg off. I turned around and went back to tell Mel & my dad. I had to ride with my foot on the gearbox. When I got there they had a new peg waiting to start the 3rd loop.

I took off up Rattlesnake Canyon and I saw Babes dust ahead! I got over anxious and ran off the side of the fire road, down thru the brush to the road below, broke a shock and popped the header pipe out of the head! Only twenty miles to go so I sat forward on my bike and pulled the trigger.

Prior to the 7th checkpoint you overtook Babe Jay and took the lead, was it close contest for first?

No- once I passed him I just kept going all out and won it.

What were your emotions at the time of winning. Very excited!!! Lee Marvin and Keenan Wynn were there congratulating me. They had had a few, lol

What were the reactions of Mel Denisen and Frank Cooper to your victory that day ?

They were very surprised and pleased .

What happened to your career as a result of Big Bear? I blossomed Big time!


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When did your involvement doing stunt work in film start?

1973-”Magnum Force”

What was your favorite aspect of film work ?

Loved the money, travel and excitement

In 1999 you were inducted into the AMA hall of fame What was that experience like ?

I got the phone call and felt very honored.

Eddie claimed his ninth consecutive victory in the vintage class, climbing Pikes Peak on a 1969 Triumph Bonnieville with a time of

13:37.595.

For a list of many of Eddie’s Film appearenceswww.imdb.com/name/nm0611714/

http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/triumph.html

http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/triumph.html

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Please tell us about the Eddie Mulder Vintage Dirt Track Series.

It's been a great success for 14 years. I'm so proud to have many top quality sponsors from the motorcycling industry involved who have been with us from the inception. It gives many people and families happiness to ride their bikes on a safe, well prepared dirt track. Working with Chris Agajanian to Mike Kidd and Formula USA we promoted events in conjunction with these organizations. Riding places like the Sacramento Mile and Del Mar Mile made dreams a reality for some racers who weren't quite fast enough to make a main there when they were racing back in it's heyday. With us everyone can ride. Especially the Vintage riders and youth who will help keep the sport going. There are very limited riding opportunities for dirt trackers so its important to keep it alive. We also have a very large Pro Point Fund sponsored by Maxxis Tires for the past 5 years and Digger Helm, former Natl #57 is the sponsor of the Open Pro class, our only money class. donating over $25,000 for those men and women who are racing for a living. Plus we return 100% of the pro entry fees to the purse. I do the Series to keep the sport alive and give back to the sport of FT that did so much for my life and career. Is anyone competing on a Royal Enfield ?

We had one great RE rider, Gordon Menzie on a brakeless 500. He no longer races, though.

Would you please share with us where your life is today?

I'm very happy and comfortable at this time in my life. Happily married living on a wonderful ranch in the mountains with our animals, great home and workshop.Building motorcycles for people I'm proud to put my name on. I am involved in product development of new parts for building and restoring motorcycles.

Being "King of the Hill" after winning the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb 9 times, I Travel to Mexico for the SCORE 250, 500 and 1000 off road races helping the Honda Team.

I stay very active and involved in motorcycling as it is my life and make-up.

Recently retired from the entertainment industry, I still work now and then when a good job comes by. I'm healthy and life is good :)


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The Royal Enfield (Sidecar) Makes One Drink

1 oz Cointreau

1 oz. fresh lemon juice

Cocktail glass.

Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker.

Add ice. Shake vigorously for about

fifteen seconds.

Double strain into a cocktail glass.

Not terribly Sidecar like, but REviving what might be the original sidecar recipe,as cited in 1927’s “Barflies and Cocktails.” REnamed for a motorcycle that MacGaru’s London customers would have known well.

1 oz Cognac

No Sugar Rim

This is my '65 Interceptor which was restored by the very capable Freddie Louws of Ridgeway, Ontario.

The bike is titled as a "66, but Roy Macmillan helped me correctly date it as '65. It was nearly all there when I got the bike, but Fred did a magnificent job of re-doing it in its entirety.

Everyone has a dream bike and this has been mine ever since I saw my first one back in the '60's. One of the things I've always liked about Enfields is they are not your garden variety Brit issue (I also own a BSA Lightning a Norton Commando and a new Bonnie).

Particularly with the Interceptor, there is that "this means

business" engine. Take care and thanks again

1965 Interceptor MK 1 Ed Wright


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With the primary covers removed now

would be a good time to check the

clutch hub for true. Bolt the hub back

on the mainshaft, along with the

retaining plate (part number G71), three

heavy springs, three distance tubes (part

number VR72/1), under the three

retaining bolts. Rotate the hub and look

for any wobble in the hub plate, if

possible using a dial indicator. If high

spots are found, mark them and remove

the hub from the mainshaft. Clamp the

hub face up on a sturdy surface and

using a soft bit of brass, aluminum or, if

in Canada an old piece of hockey stick,

held on the high spot and then give it a

moderate rap with a hammer. Remount

the hub and again check for run out and

repeat until you are happy with the

results. This method will remove large

deviations but even better results can be

obtained if there is access to a lathe.

The hub alone can be chucked on the

small diameter and a dial indicator held

on the working face of the plate. If

large deviations are found use the above

method for straightening. The hub

should be clamped onto a sturdy surface

to prevent any possibility of loosening

the rivets holding the plate to the hub.

Small deviations can be corrected by

prying on the plate while still mounted

in the chuck. The ultimate finishing

touch is to take a skimming cut on the

working face of the plate which will give

a true face and also remove any dishing

of the plate. It may seem like a lot of

time consuming work but the rewards of

a smoother clutch and gearbox will be

more than worth it in the long run.

Onto the gearbox and when

dismantling the selector plates it is not

necessary to remove the two hex studs

(part number FC43) holding the

adjuster plate (part number FC41/1) in

order to have access to the screws to

remove the inner gearbox cover. In fact

it is not desirable, as the adjuster plate

can be rotated about its centre and is

used to equalize the play of the shifter

ratchet (part number HFC4) and if

removed then it must be reset upon

assembly. Failure to correctly adjust the

plate will result in the failure of the

gearbox to fully select a gear or go past

the gear, i.e. false neutrals. False neutrals

to begin with though will require the

adjustment of the plate anyway. If

however the last plate is to be removed

to gain access to the spring behind, then

its location should be marked against

the inner cover.

The detent plunger assembly

(part numberH67Ass) also does not have

to be removed to dismantle the inner

cover, only the nut and washer on its

end. If it has been removed or its

location is to be checked, put the box

between third or fourth gear or second

and third, so that when you look into

the hole for the detent plunger assembly,

the notch in the shifter fork is not

visible. Lightly screw the plunger in

until it bottoms, then back off one half

to one turn with the slot in the

horizontal position. This leaves the

plunger head in line with the shifter fork

notch.

HINTS and TIPS Roy Macmillan

WALRIDGE MOTORS LIMITEDPARTS, AND ACCESSORIES FOR BRITISH MOTORCYCLES

Mike Partridge President

33988 Denf ield Rd. RR. 2

Lucan , ONN O M 2 J OC a n a d a

Phone: (519)-227-4923Fax: (519)-227-4720www.waldrige.com

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Since many decades Ann and I are proud owner of three Interceptors, one -69 ( bought in Sydney 1980),one -70 and one Series I with series II engine and other bastard configurations (the last two brought in from Sweden to Australia 15 years after we got here).

The nickname Royal was cemented in 1975 during my time in Gefle Hunters MC in Sweden.Everyone else were on Kwakas, Hondas, and Suzuki, plus the odd Norton and Triumph.I was known as the guy with the Royal. So Royal it was.

My Girlfriend in 1975 (now wife) built her own bastard Series I/II model from parts. Today she's rebuilding the -69 Sydney machine to better than new condition.

Back in 2001 when referring to Royal Enfield, most people pictured, an Indian commuter bike based on 50's technology and performance. Mind you, it's great India made the brand survive, making it the longest continually produced Motorcycle, much to the dismay of Harley. Nobody knew about one of the fastest and best classic engines, and in my view, most real looking muscle motorcycle from England, The Royal Enfield Interceptor.

I had to do something. So I built the web site. With just a book on HTML and Javascript and using the windows editor, Notepad, the web site was born in Melbourne 2001.

Finally the world can become educated aboutv this Aston Martin of

classic English 60-70 motorcycles. Owners of interceptors can find other owners and network and share knowledge,stories, parts and ideas. Today it should be the FIRST of all web sites when you search on "Royal Enfield Interceptor".I soon started a discussion group in Yahoo as well. It's the main conduit of communication today.It has hundreds of members over the worldand over 6000 discussions posts with information essential to keep the Interceptorswhere they belong, not in a museum, but on the road.REgards Royal

http://www.ozemate.com/interceptor

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RE_Interceptor/

A “Royal” Connection "Royal" Michael Ahlberg






Issue #86 Fall 2009

For Sale: pressed steel rear fender parcel carrier as fitted to early to mid 30';s Enfields. These are exact reproductions of the originals and I have a limited number available so when these are gone there will be no more. $75.00 each. Roy MacMillan [email protected]

Wanted: J2 frame, just the rear half or complete. Roy MacMillan [email protected]

Wanted:

For Sale : Model G frame, missing the seat front mount lug and the tank rear mount but otherwise in good shape.

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T-Shirt "750 INTERCEPTOR" Diagram T-ShirtGray T-Shirt in large and extra large sizes. Features a "explosion" diagram of the 750 Interceptor engine in black on the front$12 00 US / $14.00 CAN Club Logo T-ShirtAdult sizes small, medium, large and extra large. Black and blue with three color club logo.$16.00 US / $18.50 CAN

"GO INTERCEPTOR" Series II Ad Art T-ShirtTop quality shirts in adult sizes large and extra large. White with eight color printing of the "Go Interceptor" advertising art that introduced the launch of the Series II Interceptor.

$20.00 US / $23.00 CAN"GO INTERCEPTOR" Series II Ad Art T-Shirt--Deluxe Model Same as above, but with a technical "explosion" diagram of the 750 Interceptor engine in black on the back.

$22.00 US / $25.50 CANT-Shirt With Timing Cover LogoTop quality shirts in adult sizes large and extra large. Black or white with three color embroidered replica of the oval Royal Enfield timing cover badge found on machines from about 1955-1968. Classic looks for a classic bike.

$16.00 US / $18.50 CANSweat Shirt with Timing Cover LogoTop quality sweatshirt in adult sizes large and extra large. Black with three color embroidered replica of the oval Royal Enfield timing cover badge.

$20.00 US / $23.00 CANBall Cap with Embroidered RE CannonCorduroy hats embroidered with Royal Enfield cannon logo. One size fits all, available in black, gray and blue.

$10.00 US / $11.50 CANBall Cap with RE Timing Cover LogoBlack hat featuring three color embroidered replica of the oval Royal Enfield timing cover badge. One size fits all.

$15.00 US / $17.25 CANPinsEnameled, three color REOC/NA club logo pin. Nice tie tac, too.

$3.00 US / $3.50 CANDecalsThree color REOC/NA club logo on adhesive backed paper. Three inch diameter.

$2.00 US / $2.50 CAN1951 "500 TWIN" Pressed Metal Advertising Sign

$15 US / $17.50 CAN

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NEW ITEMS 1953 "700 Meteor" Pressed Metal Advertising Sign

$8.50 US / $10.00 CAN Men's Micro Fleece Half ZipHalf zip micro fleece top with shoulder yoke, self collar, topstitching details, side seam pockets and drawcord at hem with cord lock. Embroidered on the left chest is a four colored Royal Enfield crest, a replication of the tank badge used on most models from 1956 to 1970. Available in black in size large, extra large and 2XL. Fabric:100%Spun Polyester / 270gm Anti-pill Micro

Reg sizes $47.00 US / $55.00 CAN and size 2XL $50.00 US / $58.00 CAN Men,s Extreme Mini Ottoman Edry Golf ShirtTextured body with jacquard collar and cuffs. Embroidered on the left chest is a four colored Royal Enfield crest, a replication of the tank badge used on most models from 1956 to 1970. Available in black or storm in sizes large, extra large and 2XL. Fabric: 60% Cotton / 40% Cool Plus Polyester

Reg sizes $39.00 US / $45.00 CAN and size 2XL $41.00 US / $48.00 CAN


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