An Old Man & His Royal Enfield.

Today was the first day suitable for a ride since "Two Elles" went back together. The weather has been wet, wet and wet with several roads about the place cut by flood water. A couple of neighbouring towns are also suffering flooding.

So with the sun out for a day or two before the next projected rain, I set out to see if everything is tight.

I have to say that this 19 tooth final drive sprocket should have been done in 2017! I L.O.V.E. it.

About town with a 50kph speed limit is now a dream in 3rd where before one would be bouncing between 3rd and 4th slot trying to juggle speed with revs. Get out of town, changing up judging by revs, sees 5th gear selected about 90kph and sitting on the highway limit of 100kph effortless.

If you own an Enfield Classic 500 and are still using the factory 18 tooth sprocket, do yourself a favour and swap it. Especially Aussies outside of major centres where 100km plus trips are a normal work commute!

In closing, remember either ride safe or don't, but always think of the other road users. They may be trying to kill us all, but no need to sink to their level of incompetence!

AJ Sends