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  • Offline neilb   gb

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    New Kid On The Block
    on: June 27, 2018, 09:36:45 pm
    June 27, 2018, 09:36:45 pm
    Look at what turned up on my drive a couple of hours back



    A Royal Enfield Continental GT535 of 2016 vintage.......yes, not 1916! Only 970 miles on the clock, which is not even at the end of the running-in mileage recommendation.

    535cc single cylinder motor churning out a whopping 30 horses. But, it certainly ain’t no slouch and the noise from the reverse cone mega makes it all seem 10 times faster. It spits and it snarls and, yes, it does vibrate like any big ‘thumper’ should, but it is motorcycling in its purest form IMHO. As for the looks, well I think she’s another stunner in red. Sat next to the multi in the garage, I just looked at them and was overawed.

    I’m just back from a twenty mile spin around the lanes and can’t wait to get out tomorrow. All this joy for a mere £3700

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    Re: New Kid On The Block
    Reply #1 on: June 27, 2018, 10:42:10 pm
    June 27, 2018, 10:42:10 pm
    Looks great if I had the room I would have one always wanted to go across India on one.




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    Re: New Kid On The Block
    Reply #2 on: June 28, 2018, 11:08:33 am
    June 28, 2018, 11:08:33 am
    Looks like great fun Neil, I have always fancied one of them but can't justify two bike with the missus. They just don't understand lol

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    Re: New Kid On The Block
    Reply #3 on: June 28, 2018, 03:04:59 pm
    June 28, 2018, 03:04:59 pm
    *Originally Posted by thenozzle [+]
    Looks like great fun Neil, I have always fancied one of them but can't justify two bike with the missus. They just don't understand lol

    You should tell your Mrs to mind her own business  :745:
    Did you complain when she wanted another pan? :024:

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    Re: New Kid On The Block
    Reply #4 on: June 28, 2018, 03:46:50 pm
    June 28, 2018, 03:46:50 pm
    I do the cooking lol

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    Re: New Kid On The Block
    Reply #5 on: June 28, 2018, 10:02:10 pm
    June 28, 2018, 10:02:10 pm
    *Originally Posted by thenozzle [+]
    I do the cooking lol

    Well I can't see any hope for you mate  :138:
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    Re: New Kid On The Block
    Reply #6 on: June 29, 2018, 04:21:30 pm
    June 29, 2018, 04:21:30 pm
    Awesome choice for second fun bike Neilb  :169:

    Enjoy, and don't forget the ear plugs!

    Sometimes you need a really crooked road to get your head straight