Royal Enfield 250 Continental GT test ride after gear selector adjustments and better camera set up.
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- Опубликовано: 18 сен 2024
- Well, that's better if I do say so myself!
It took a bit of time and effort, but the gear change mechanism now works as it should and I was able to vastly improve my camera set up for such a crouched riding position. That was actually an enjoyable ride, in complete contrast to that rather miserable experience for all, last time out!
Looks and sounds great
What I really like about bikes like this that you work on is the fact that they are not over restored shiny trailer queen's
This takes me back a bit, back to the sixties Mod 'n' rocker era...A couple of friends owned the Continental GT back in those days, the Clipper and the Crusader, all popular leaner bikes. Enfield made some great 250 bikes, and saw the niche for a 'Care Racer' style bike for us new bikers....moderate swept back pipe with a 'Mega'.... Great to see one of these little bikes again...Great video..Thanks for the memory
This 250 with skull profile panel, surprised by the speed, torque to spare on the slopes and a masterful engine tuning. Congratulations Paul!
Thanks Paul
In 1966 my first bike was a Crusader, but I lusted after one of these.
Had to laugh at the camera mounting description. Starts a lot better than my college transport Crusader, part of the reason I chose digs half way up a hill, cracking ride when it did start though. Always good when you can look back in satisfaction at a job. Enjoyed that, thanks.
She's got a good tickover for saying a monobloc is fitted . Must be testament to a not badly worn/blocked carb and well set up. First twin carb pre unit i had with monoblocs would only run properly on the right cylinder no matter what i did with needle position etc. Basically i was trying to compensate for an internal blockage on the l/h one. After a bit of cash juggling i put 2 new concentrics on and after tweaking and plug chops it was as if i'd put a new engine in. That experience led me to help folk in later years. One fella had a Laverda with an amal carb and when i saw and heard his running problem i passed on the info as advice. He was a tad more cash fluid than me and replaced on the same day. Even without any adjustments he came and found me and his smile was more than money can buy. If we get shut down again i will spend quality time watching more of your footage. Thanks again and all power to your elbow!
The Monoblocs are among my favourite carbs and I find them very easy to tune. The MK1 Concentrics are prone to getting pilot passageway blockages, I have found.
@@paulhenshaw4514 Seasons Greetings Paul. Have still got the matched pair from my 110 it had a twin carb manifold . The concentrics i bought are still working fine but now on a 9 stud top end with a delta Bonnie head ,matching pushrod tubes was a labour of love , i stripped that head off a couple of times before i got her oiltight. One day i must sort the L/H one out. Been told that soaking and flushing with a dilution of caustic soda or ultrasonic cleaning bath may work. I only used wynns carb cleaner a guitar string and compressed air at the time and still failed miserably! Any thoughts as how i might succeed will be much appreciated.
@@paulhenshaw4514 P.S. I think the matched pair of monoblocs i have were originally off of an A65 some one once told me.
@@simont1108 I made a video about clearing the pilot passageways in Concentrics, as it happens - here it is ... ruclips.net/video/jwDUplLn4Xg/видео.html
@@paulhenshaw4514 Thanks for the reply , i don't articulate myself very well . The carb that must have a blockage is the rare side one but i will look at your video as they must very similar when it comes to internal cleaning. Thanks again.
Just love your videos. Your part of Wales looks lovely.
I loved that. Sounds and goes so much better than a c15. Pity the 350 version of this wasn't as big a success. I had the clipper version of this....Iron hubs and cylinder head but still a great wee bike.
Just like a mini-Goldstar! Well maybe not, but seems quite peppy and long legged for a 250. Sounds good too! Great vid, many thanks Paul!
Thanks, Peter!
I absolutely love these bikes. To me , alongside a BSA Gold Star Clubman DBD34, they are one of the most beautiful bikes Britain ever produced. I never owned one as I bought a brand new Honda just before they were in the showrooms. Would love one now, even though I'm 74, especially if it performed like the one you rode in this video. I wish I lived near your workshop as I would know that I would be guaranteed an honest job.
Thank you so much!
Nice that Paul goes well, and also handles well. The English Ducati!!! I had one back in the early 70's but could not get it to run right possibly due to my lack of experience, also as you stated previously the 5 speed box could be a issue. PS many thanks for the update on the camera set up, hope you have returned the towel and ice cream carton lid to there rightful owners!!!!!
English roads are so beautiful.
Thank you so much for a delightful nostalgic bike ride. X
Very kind of you - thanks for watching!
That sound wonderful
Thanks!
Reminds me about my Crusader, breathed on by Jack Gray, borrani rims, mk1 concentric, Dunstall exhaust et al. Used to nip along and sound great!
I have never seen or been on one. Great job!
Sounding much better now, just a thought it seems to be running a bit lean. But nice work mate
Well done Paul. She sounds great and holds her own on the highway. Another happy customer , no doubt. Is the bike a 70's - 80's model ? Cheers, Dan. 👍🏍🇨🇦
Hi Dan, this model was from the mid to late sixties.
How do you rate the performance of these models Paul?. And once again many thanks for the video love seeing these old bikes in action reminds me of a time Britain was great!.
Hi Steven, they are quite lively and probably capable of exceeding 80 mph, but they have to be kept on the boil to get the best from them, and a badly set up gear change mechanism will ruin that. Britain, great? - That must be a good few years ago!
Very nice bike, apart the ride position... :)
I have had one of these for 45 years just one question I haven't seen a GT without the breather out of the crankcase
Hi William, the breather was a factory fitment to all 250 GT machines.
India on more than few travels 250cc Bullet easy to hire but' De-luxe' 350cc model I could not find in Goa am I correct in my thinking ??
Oh I thought they were five speed
Originally yes, and I have videos of rides on 5 speeders I restored, but many were converted back to 4 speeds for more reliable gear selection.
@@paulhenshaw4514 gotcha thanks paul