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[carpe diem]

Hi
I recently bought a 2006 Electra X 500cc as a second bike. (Main Bike Yamaha Fazer 8 ). I wanted something I could "fiddle with" in the garage, and I think I have made a good choice, there seems plenty of things I can do to bring it up to scratch. I have been trying to find the best forum to exchange ideas, information etc and think this is the best so far for a UK owner, unless anyone has any other suggestions of forums I might also join? Also, are there any like minded people/clubs in the New Forest / South Hampshire area. The nearest I can find is based near Swindon but thats 75 miles away. Thats a bit far for my old bones to travel of an evening.

Nice forum though, and thanks for any advice to this newbie. Clive

[wolf]

Hi mate, just wanted to welcome you to what is without a doubt the best forum for enfields, great advice and tips all mixed with witty banter. Great bunch on here and everyone willing to share there knowledge. Wolf.

[grunda 12]

Hi Clive you couldn,t have bought a better bike if you want to fiddle how many miles are on the clock ?Big advert for Mr H MINE IS A 2006 the electric start gears went (not the legendary sprag clutch)at around 13000 miles the big end croaked at 15000 mile (replaced by mr h,s beefed up big end)then it was time to tune the motor more advert mr h,s opened up exhaust down pipe my opened up silencer mr h,s 32mm amal concentric mr h,s large gearbox sprocket ,mr h,s uprated pushrod ends now catches the odd racing pigeon hope you enjoy yours atb paul ,p.s last advert for mr h .get his parts book its a veritable treat even arthur couldn,t argue with that could he?

[carpe diem]

Hi, thanks for the welcome. its a 2006 with 14500 miles, one owner. Breather kit mod, new sprag clutch, Wassel carb, can't think of any other mods. Starter Gear, and Big End croaking sound particularly worrying. Don't think my DIY skills will extend to big end, nor will my wallet. I was hoping the engine might be a bit more robust than that. I know it had oil and filter chenages every 1500 miles and the previous owner was a bit of an enthusiast, so I do hope at least the engine is ok. He passed the 2013 catalogue on to me so I can see there are loads of accessories and spares. I do like it and hope it will last a long time with care