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[enfield_trials]

one of our local bookshop .. putting e.g "Haynes tiger Tank Manual on 50% discount. i dont who buys them or it just for crack/joke to send as gift ?

[Wheaters]

I have have a shelf full of old Haynes manuals. The most comprehensive one is also the oldest one, bought over 40 years ago for my Triumph Spitfire. Just as well because that little car was possibly the least reliable vehicle I've ever owned. The transmission half shaft UJs needed changing so often I could eventually do the job (which required the rear suspension to be almost completely dismantled) in less than an hour. The manual also gives advice on adjusting the voltage regulator on a Lucas generator system and how to rebuild the gearbox (which I also had to do after the synchromesh on 2nd gear failed).

The later ones, such as ones for later Ford Fiestas (son's first cars) are far less comprehensive. "Contact your local garage" seems to be a commonly used phrase these days. I think that means not them.

[Smithy]

I find this topic a little baffling as I have a full range of Haynes BMW manuals (F650, airhead twins, K series and Oilheads) and each one has been invaluable when re-building/maintaining said bikes. I also have a Clymer manual for the F650 which is not in my opinion as good as the Haynes.

Now the Indian Royal Enfield manual, there is a piece of crap. I threw mina away and just work things out as to try to follow that joke was too ridiculous.

Ian

[nab301]

I bought the manual just to peruse all things UCE and EFI. I'm curious is the listed maintenance schedule correct? For example, among other scheduled maintenance, every 6000km Lubricate the swingarm pivots and head bearings , every 12000km fit new fuel hose and injector o rings, fit new steering head bearings.
Every 24000 km's fit new swingarm bushes ( I'm aware they're nylon / plastic )
Has anyone on here put serious miles on an EFI Enfield and is the above schedule realistic or are they more reliable then that?

[Smithy]

I have put nearly 18000 miles on my 2016 Classic since the end of February this year and other than changing the oil every 2500 miles and the filter every 5000 miles I have had to do nothing to the motor, head bearings or swing arm. I have had 3 sets of tyres, one set of front brake pads and two chains in that time but I do tend to change them before they are totally knackered.

Ian

[Trev]

Hi PapaSmurf, I had the misfortune to own a reliant as well, the most hilarious thing I have ever driven, used to make me smile every time but then I was only seventeen. It was absolutely hideous even by the standards of the cars at the time. No idea what you were out cornering in yours but I never came across anything with four wheels that I could get remotely close to and had several 'off's and 'overs' trying. Granted they were nippy'ish and the motor was a little gem but my first real car, a bum basic mk1 Escort had it beat hands down in every respect apart from maybe initial take off and rust but then I wrote mine off before it rusted away ; )
I know the Goonhilly Downs road you're talking about (seen some decent speeds along there on a gixer) and, having seen over 80 on the wildly fluctuating speedo of my placcy pig, I don't doubt your speedo reading of 93 but do doubt it was anywhere near that in 'real time'. Great to share some old experiences, mine was light turd brown in colour and at some time had purple fake fur added to the interior - nice. I recall my insurer wouldn't cover it TPFT but third party only as they caught fire very easily.

[papasmurf]

That you were only 17 is clue to why you had offs an overs. The cars I out corned were up to and including BMWs (Usually through the Bochym corners and hills.
I am not responsible for people who own a fast car but can't drive it.

[Presto]

Not sure what a Reliant '3 wheeler' has to do with the Haynes EFI manual! As for the conversation on the usefulness of Haynes manuals, I’m with those who vote for them. I’ve used Haynes for years and they've paid for themselves many times over! Not perfect – but what is! Certainly not a Reliant Regal or Robin!

[KC1961]

Going of course here, but, I used to work beside a guy who had a Rebel with a twin cam Fiat motor in it. It was quite nippy.

[Trev]

That you were only 17 is clue to why you had offs an overs.

Ha ha that would be it then, nothing to do with it only having three wheels. I did manage to race bangers from 14 years old and proddie race LC's at 18 but mastering the plastic pig was beyond my limited capability. I bow to the Master ; )