March 4, 201511 yr This was left to my wife after her Grandfather passed away. We believe he acquired the necessary parts and built it himself. It ran well and was all there but it was "used". It was his favourite bike. So I decided to show it some love. The frame and swing arm have been powder coated, forks have all new internals and have been polished. The wheels have been polished and the brakes over hauled. The rear shocks were fubar'd so a very similar pair have been used. Both yokes have been powder coated and new bearings installed. The build so far
March 5, 201511 yr Very nice - seems to have all the right bits.......any particular reason for turning the front wheel round ? Edited March 5, 201511 yr by lorenzo
March 5, 201511 yr Author Hi Guys, it was an innocent mistake, simply because the brake lever is that side we assumed (wrongly) that the drum went that side. It will be changed round as I would like it "right" . Thanks for spotting it. As you can see on the original picture it was correct before we got at it. Carl
March 6, 201511 yr The brake outer cable appears to be anchored to the brake plate, rather than the fork slider - wouldn't this defeat Derek's reasoning...?.
March 7, 201511 yr Derek - I looked at the pic. of the bike BEFORE STRIPDOWN. I saw that the brake was originally on the LEFT. I looked at the pics. of the bike being rebuilt and saw that the wheel had been turned round and the brake was now on the RIGHT. At this point I asked the OP "why?" I looked at the archive picture you supplied. I saw the brake is also on the LEFT, suggesting that this is the correct orientation (and supporting my original question). Or am I losing the plot ?
March 7, 201511 yr looking good Carl, can't wait to see it finished. Emmas sooooo gunna ride it better then you ?
March 11, 201511 yr Author looking good Carl, can't wait to see it finished. Emmas sooooo gunna ride it better then you Do you think I'm going to let her any where near it Matt?? Nah!!
March 11, 201511 yr Author Some more pictures of tonight's work. Front wheel the right way round! New mudguard drilled and mounted and handlebars fitted. Looking better after every session.
March 12, 201511 yr Do you think I'm going to let her any where near it Matt?? Nah!! Haha that's not very nice!!! Looking a bit to shiny for you mate. Is it the same model as Steve broadbents Enfield? Be great to see them both at a trial Edited March 12, 201511 yr by iltakeafive
March 12, 201511 yr Author Haha that's not very nice!!! Looking a bit to shiny for you mate. Is it the same model as Steve broadbents Enfield? Be great to see them both at a trial I think Steve's is older but yes they are the same. I will ride it when it's not muddy.
June 2, 201511 yr Author Update: bottom end of engine rebuilt with all new bearings and seals. Cases have been blasted and look good. Timing gears back in. Ready now for the piston and barrel etc
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