[Gypcmechanic]

I’m a Harley guy. Always have been. Loved my Sportys. My fave was a 1975 kickstart Ironhead that I built from the ground up. I still miss her (so much so, a while back, I put out a Craigslist add in North Texas looking for her. However, no joy. So I bought a 1200 Custom that needed some love. I gave it to her but realized I no longer loved Harleys. It just didn’t feel right. So I sold it with every intention of taking a break from bikes and focusing on my 1950 Ford project. That didn’t last too long. Started to get the itch to ride. But, I wanted something that I could ride and really enjoy it. I’ve always loved Bonnes. My dad had a long Triumph when he came back from Nam. So I went looking. I found a nice previously loved street twin. Just looking the first time. So I convinced myself to go and ride it so I did but, while I was waiting I hadn’t really noticed the Enfields all lined up. Well, I noticed a sexy little number sitting there. Then, I flipped over the price tag. WOW! I couldn’t believe it. So I had to take her for a spin. Now you can’t really compare the Twin to the Intercontinental but, why would you. Can you guess which one followed me home?

So, any suggestions on parts? I already have bar end mirrors and grips coming. I’m open to anything. I think the exhaust sounds a little weak. I would love to update that first.

 

[Gypcmechanic]

If it weren't for the inherently flawed engine, I might be in board with the whole HD cult. I just don't get the genius of having to pistons firing one right after the other causing such hellacious vibration bolts have to be retightened weekly if locktite isn't applied.

Eh, I wouldn’t say flawed. It’s basically a 2 cylinder radial engine. Even on my Ironhead I never had anything come loose or off And it never left me stranded anywhere. The Enfield vibrates too. Just at a different frequency. I’d definitely own another Ironhead, shovel, pan or flattie.