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Electras#5775

By Norm - Thu Dec 17, 2015 3:13 am

- Thu Dec 17, 2015 3:13 am #5775

As many would know my hatred of these is intense but we were discussing them last night and a figure of about 100 imported into Aus was quoted. Anybody have any idea as to how many were imported into the UK or other surrounding countries. It is of no importance, just the interest factor and wondering if my Electra barrel and head will ever be worth anything. Never see any Electra bits for sale on ebay. For reference this is what you know as the Elexcta X not the UCE Electras

Electras#53181

By Barry_Q - Thu Dec 17, 2015 10:41 am

- Thu Dec 17, 2015 10:41 am #53181

I've no idea of the actual numbers that were brought into the UK. But I've a rough idea of the ratio of the Enfields I've seen on the road. Out of 10 bikes. 5 would be iron barrels. 3 would be the Electra X. 2 would be UCE's.

Electras#53184

By Graham43 - Thu Dec 17, 2015 4:03 pm

- Thu Dec 17, 2015 4:03 pm #53184

I have two. One engine and a whole bike - no trouble - so far.

Electras#53187

By Adrian - Fri Dec 18, 2015 12:31 am

- Fri Dec 18, 2015 12:31 am #53187

Hi Norm,

I'm not up on the numbers, but don't forget the 500 AVL also appeared as the AVL Classic sold only in the USA, alongside the Electra-X, and the limited edition 500 Machismo sold only in India, though one or two have made it to the UK and Europe.,br>

Sadly your example seems to have been a total lemon. Given in mind where it was built, possibly it was factory practice to assemble one really awful bike out of each batch to appease some local deity!

If postage from down under isn't too prohibitive I might offer you the price of a few tinnies for your Electra head and barrel. Is the head complete? What state is the barrel in, and is there a usable piston with it? My Electra-X has run very well most of the time, though currently it is in yellow citrous mode as it still needs a new big-end (other things have taken priority).

A.