God Shuffled His Feet, And Looked Around

*** continued from previous post ***


He turns to the man standing beside him, and points to me with a hitch of his thumb. "This guy knows bikes." To which the crowd nods in agreement.

I would like to look at the scenery as we cross the lake, but my adoring fans will have none of that. I am now THE NICE BIKER FROM THE STATES. I sneak a quick glance here, a look over my shoulder at the far shore there. As the ride progresses there are two things that I DO notice however, and they are:

1. Your Mom is a now a celebrity.

2. Suddenly, it's getting dark. Very, very dark. And the water, which a few minutes before was as flat as a North Dakota ski resort, is now white-capped and slapping the sides of the boat.

Well isn't that curious, I think to myself before I'm dragged back into conversation.

"So tell me," one of my new-found friends asks, "after buying a bike like that, you must have ridden a Molokoi B-30. Right?"

You would think so," I say without missing a beat having not a clue as to what a Molokoi B-30 is, "but regrettably, I never had the chance."

"Really?" he asks, somewhat shocked. "They were all over the place in the late 70s and early 80s. Everybody rode one."

"Well, there you go." Hardly noticing, I brush a few raindrops off of my bald pate' with the sweep of a fingerless glove. "That would have been about the time I was with the crew in El Salvado - - -" I feign a look of utter shock, with an exaggerated motion, I bite my lip. I bow my head, and bang on my brow with my fist. "Whoopsie. Let's pretend I didn't say that, shall we?"

They all nod in agreement. I could have gone all Pirate on their asses and taken over the boat had I wanted, they were mine. You dodged one there, Canadian Maritime Fleet! But alas . . . as you have no doubt noticed, my quick wits and the ability to lie on the fly has painted me, yet again, into a bit of a corner.

I smile. All teeth and charm. I can't wait to hear what I'm going to say next.

Luckily, right at this particular moment, God intervenes. And as God is wont to do, takes a righteous whiz over the whole of creation.

And the rains . . . the rains they came a pouring down.

*** the journey continues on 11/17/2011 ***

Royal Enfield Electra EFI , 2009

Royal Enfield Electra EFI , 2009

UK Specifications

MSRP: £3,910* British Pounds

 

Electra EFI Data Sheet
Engine
Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Capacity 499cc

Maximum Torque: 41.3Nm @ 4000rpm
Power: 20.3KW, 28bhp @ 5250 rpm

Ignition system: Electronic
Fuel Feed: Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
Transmission: 5- speed gearbox with left hand gear change
Starting: Kick & Electric Start
Petrol Tank Capacity: 14.5 litres
Fuel Consumption: 79.6 mpg (Under Euro III test conditions)
Clutch: 7 plate wet clutch
Braking System: Front – 280mm Disc. Rear – 152mm Drum
Suspension: Telescopic front forks, Gas filled rear shocks

Dimensions:
Length – 2160mm
Width – 800mm
Height – 1050mm

Wheel Base: 1370mm
Ground Clearance: 140mm
Weight: 187kg

Tyres: Front – 90 x 90 – 19” Rear – 100 x 90 – 19”
Electrics: 12V System
Fuel: Unleaded Petrol

Insurance
There is a dedicated Royal Enfield Insurance Scheme, which includes 12 months FREE recovery scheme.

Royal Enfield Continental Kit, 2009

Royal Enfield Continental Kit, 2009

Unique Features
Kit of aftermarket accessories perfect for the standard Bullet
Alloy front mudguard and stays
Headlight bracket, shell and clip-on handlebars
Alloy tank with cap, tap, rear fixings and transfers
Custom Dual Seat built to fit with the tank

Royal Enfield Clubman EFI, 2009

Royal Enfield Clubman EFI, 2009

UK Specifications

MSRP: £4,845* British Pounds

 

Engine
Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Capacity 499cc

Maximum Torque: 41.3Nm @ 4000rpm
Power: 20.3KW, 28bhp @ 5250 rpm
Ignition system: Electronic
Fuel Feed: Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
Transmission: 5- speed gearbox with left hand gear change

Starting
Kick & Electric Start
Fuel Consumption: 9.6 mpg (Under Euro III test conditions)
Clutch: 7 plate wet clutch

Braking System
Front – 280mm Disc. Rear – 152mm Drum

Suspension
Telescopic front forks, Gas filled rear shocks

Dimensions
Length – 2160mm
Wheel Base: 1370mm
Ground Clearance: 140mm
Weight: 187kg
Electrics: 12V System
Fuel : Unleaded Petrol

Servicing
Your supplying dealer will carry out your first service (500km), free of charge (excluding materials). Subsequent services will be charged at the dealers normal rate.

Insurance
There is a dedicated Royal Enfield Insurance Scheme, which includes 12 months FREE recovery scheme.

WARRANTY:

All new Royal Enfield Motorcycles come with a 2 year warranty**. This is effective from the date of purchase. The machine must be serviced in accordance with the schedule indicated in the owners handbook by an approved dealer. Proof of this may be required in the event of a failure resulting from faulty workmanship or materials. Faulty parts may be required to be returned to us. The use of non-original parts and/or modification will invalidate the warranty. As with all warranties there are some items which are excluded, as they are regarded as parts subject to normal wear and tear or unavoidable deterioration. These are: Spark plugs, brake/clutch linings, cables, bulbs, battery, exhaust systems, tyres & tubes, chains, sprockets – see owners handbook for full details.

Royal Enfield Café Racer Kit, 2009

Royal Enfield Café Racer Kit, 2009

Unique Features
Complete kit to turn your Bullet into a vintage British Cafe Racer

All direct bolt-on parts, except the rear mudguard
All fiberglass parts are furnished in red as pictured, but can be painted Includes all accessories shown except Polished Wheel Trims, Flyscreen and the dashing Sport Fairing

Royal Enfield Bullet G5 Classic EFI, 2009

Royal Enfield Bullet G5 Classic EFI, 2009

USA Specifications
MSRP: $5,995 USD

Specifications:
Engine Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Spark Ignition, Air Cooled, OHV
Cubic Capacity 499 cc
Engine Output/Torque 27.5 BHP, 41.3 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Fuel System Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
Electrical 12V System; Headlamp 60/55W; Tail lamp 21/5W
Ignition Electronic
Transmission 5-Speed gearbox with left side gear shift
Suspension Gas-filled shock absorbers
Brakes- Front 280mm Disc brake
Brakes- Rear 152mm Drum brake
Tires - Front 3.25 x 19in
Tires - Rear 3.50 x 19in
Dimension - L x W x B 50in x 32in x 42in
Wheel Base 54 inches
Ground Clearance 5.5 inches
Weight (Wet) 412 lbs

Royal Enfield Bullet Electra X, 2009

Royal Enfield Bullet Electra X, 2009

USA Specifications
MSRP: $5,745 USD

Specifications:
Engine Four Stroke, OHV
Bore & Stroke 8.4 cm x 9.0 cm
Cubic Capacity 499 cc
Compression Ratio 8.5 to 1
Engine Output/Torque 23 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Electrical 12 volts
Ignition Electronic
Lubrication Dry Sump
Gear Type
Clutch Multi-plate
Oil-immersed
Transmission 5 Speed
Constant Mesh
Gear Shift Lever-Operated
1 Down & 4 Up
Suspension - Front Telescopic Hydraulic
Suspension - Rear Twin Shock Absorbers

Brakes- Front Disc
Brakes- Rear Drum 6”
Pedal-operated (right side)
Tires - Front 3.25 x 19
Tires - Rear 3.50 x 19
Tank Capacity 3.8 gallons
Reserve 0.33 gallons
Fuel Consumption 75 mpg
Dimension - L x W x B 82.25 x 27.25 x 41.5 in
Wheel Base 53.5 inches
Ground Clearance 5.5 inches
Seat Height 30 inches (adjustable)
Maximum Speed 75 mph
Dry Weight 370 lbs