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Hi Guys

Can someone evaluate this Royal Enfield Model C bike
what price i can get for this .. honest opinions needed.

http://i1026.photobucket.com/albums/y32 ... sbrqh6.jpg

REgards

Some Info about the bike:

Frame: Model J ( As per last owner )
Engine: WD/C Model C ( 1940s )
Forks looks like from earlier royal enfield model.

Need more info, does it have a V5 with the current engine and frame numbers on it? Transferrable registration? Is it a runner? MOT? (Maybe exempt but it gives possible buyer some reassurance.)

REgards, Mark

Hello Enfieldtrials, it seems for me that the frame is more a post 51' model G than a J one, as there isn't a tool box on the drive side, and that it is not so easy to fit a 350 engine in a 500 frame (at the difference of Bullets, the 350 and 500 pre-Bullet, even if they look similar don't share a lot of parts, especially for you the crankcases, the frame and the engine plates).
The good new is that there are a lot of WDCO ones for sale (not so different to the G ones), that will perfectly fit. Have a look at our host's Parts Books Online to see them, if you don't have acces to the frame numbers.
Hope it will help you if you want to negociate.
Claude

Like the sledge hammer nearby a handy tool for working on Enfields in certain parts of the world.

I suppose it depends a little on what you mean by 'evaluate'.


If you are looking to set a price for it in order to sell, I can't help you. But I will tell you, that it's only worth what anyone would pay for it.


If you are looking to restore it, then it's a lot of work.

The bike in itself looks good, and has all the important parts, included the rear stand. The sole problem is that the WD/C engine has a mere 12 hp and isn't the original mount, that's why I spoke about the WDCO engine, witch at least, is an OHV, and can hold a few unexpensive improvements (a lot of Bullet parts are compatible). I saw that (apologies to Mr H) Burton Bikes Bits has some in stock.
Hope it will help you
Claude