Royal Enfield Bullet All Indian 350, 500 & 535 Singles, 1977 to 2015

by Henshaw, Peter

• ISBN13: 9781787116061
• ISBN10: 1787116069
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2020-02-25
• Publisher: Veloce Publishing

Summary

This step-by-step guide to buying a secondhand Royal Enfield Bullet includes everything a buyer needs to know: assessment of engine, transmission, frame, paintwork and chrome, tinwork, wheels and tyres, brakes, electrics, and even an explanation of engine and frame numbers. Included is a run down of the various Bullet models, and an assessment of which of these offers the best investment potential, including the rare diesel and Fritz Egli versions. Plus, there’s detailed advice on auctions, paperwork, problems due to lack of use, and useful contacts.

Author Biography

Peter Henshaw has had an enthusiasm for anything with wheels from an early age - from bicycles to 500hp tractors. He was the editor of Motorcycle Sport & Leisure for five years before going freelance, and now contributes to a whole range of transport magazines, including MSL, TAG, A to B and Tractor, as well as The Telegraph. He's also written over 30 books, including 10 about bikes, and is an all-year-round motorcyclist who does not own a car.

Table of Contents

Intro
1 – Is it the bike for you?
2 – Cost considerations
3 – Living with a Bullet
4 – Relative values
5 – Before you view
6 – Inspection equipment
7 – Fifteen minute evaluation
8 – Key points
9 – Serious evaluation
10 – Auctions
11 – Paperwork
12 – What's it worth?
13 – Do you really want to restore?
14 – Paint problems
15 – Problems due to lack of use
16 – The community
17 – Vital statistics