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[Norm]

Hi Tim, pretty low production numbers in the scheme of things, no wonder there is no parts available for them on ebay, one day they will be as rare out here as a Super Meteor, just maybe not as sought after

[Jojje]

I just remembered strange information I saw on another Enfield forum written by "Ric" in 2014:
"There are four pistons available for the ElectraX, sized A,B,C & D.
The top of the barrel should be marked with one of these letters to enable the correct piston to be fitted during initial assembly. A is the smallest and D the largest. The D piston is almost an interference fit in an 'A' bore, so an undamaged but not too heavily worn 'A' sized bore can be honed to an 'as new' fit on a D piston. "
Has anyone heard about this?
The original piston of my 2005 Electra indeed bore a letter "B" and new replacement from our host's a letter "A".

[ric]

Strange, but true.

[Adrian]

I think I read Ric's original post, but this does have a precedent. ISTRC BSA B44 Victor pistons and barrels were the same, though I think there were only three categories, but the object was to match the letters. All this ceased to be relevant when re-bore time arrived. A.

[Jojje]

Might be something to do with manufacturing tolerances..?
BMW used the system of three size pistons in their nicasil/galnikal barrels.

[WDCO42]

As did Motoguzzi. I had a 850 Le mans,and it was the same.

[Jojje]

Also the Guzzi cylinder's are hard chrome plated. But Electra has only iron sleeve in alloy cylinder.
Where did you get this information, Ric? If I'd known this earlier I could have made some measurements.

[ric]

Came direct from the main man at Watsonian Squire back is 2007 when they were the UK importers.

The A marking on the piston can be seen quite clearly here. This was done to get a obtain a tighter production line assembly tolerance between barrel and piston



here's a picky of one of these fabulous motorcycles...

[Joeredskins]

Hello everyone
I bought a 2009 Bullet with a sized engine and trying to rebuild. Any recommendations and how can I determine which engine I have since after reading your post it could well be an export. I am in South Florida(Miami)

Thanks in advance for your help

Best regards
Joe

[Boxerman]

A 2009 Electra would have a unit construction engine I should imagine - mine has.
Same engine as the other UCE bikes, C5 & B5

Frank