Gettin' More Outa Ya Bullet: Looking Better For The Massage

Mission Statement

This blog has been set up as a record of my attempt to build a cool Bobber style bike out of the Royal Enfield Bullet. With the cost of genuine early British and American bikes and parts spiralling upwards in the face of the current global economic climate, building a retro style custom is rapidly becoming cost prohibitive. Initially, there will be a period of accruing parts and information as the bike I intend to re-create is my daily rider.

I have heard so many horror stories about the Indian made Bullet from people who's mate used to have one, that I have lost count. All I can say is that I have covered over 20,000 miles on mine in the last three and a half years, and feel happy that it is quite capable of doing another 20.

So if you like the idea or just curious, you are welcome to come along for the ride.

Saturday, 13 November 2010

Looking Better For The Massage

When Hitchcock's supply the rear section it comes with a drilling jig cum top spacer. This is great for getting the positions of the holes for the top bolts, but looks plain ugly when left on there as a spacer. You maybe able to see it in earlier frame shots, once you've seen it you won't forget it.
Because of that the frame has had a bit of a holiday and been reworked in that area, it's now all welded up and the bulky jig thing has been reduced to the bare essentials, the bolts have also been replaced by steel pins and blended in.