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I misread the description when I bought it. I thought it had a master link. That was my fault.

I bet you have some amazing riding out there.

Haha. I kind of lost motivation to keep making videos. But, now that spring is here, I’m feeling like I’m getting a second wind. I’m rebuilding the carb on the old XL 250, so that should be on the road soon. Are you still planning on going to Bonneville this year?

I can’t remember exactly, but I think I had to remove 2 links.

Yeah, I’m not a fan of forward controls either. So far I have been able to test ride all the Royal Enfield bikes we have in the US and so far my two favorite ones are the INT 650 and surprisingly the Hunter 350.

Haha. You should have bought a motorcycle. You would have gotten more use out of it. Just sayin’.

200,000 miles on a sport bike? My back is killing me just thinking about doing that! Very cool. I have a few more test ride videos coming out with the Classic 350, Hunter 350 and the Scram 411.

@@TwoWheeledHepkat 🤣🤣 Yeah it's been a long 40 year journey. Stared down Death a couple of times so I decided to tone it down a bit. Unfortunately those 350's just don't cut it on the SoCal freeways but I did manage to do a 475 mile ride this Summer out to Santa Maria for Lunch. It was a grind at times but the ride home was amazing. Ya might be surprised on the Classic. It's a ton of fun. RE really knows the market and what folks want in a bike. Awesome build quality on every model I've seen so far. Keep that rubber side down and Cheers from Cali!

@@GrampsD63 Right on. I used to live in San Diego so I understand riding a smaller cc motorcycle on the freeways. I prefer the winding back roads anyway. I did like the Classic a lot but I think if I was to get a 350 it’ll be the Hunter. What an amazing bike.

@@TwoWheeledHepkat It looks like a great ride too.

I did add the oil but I forgot to film it. The maintenance manual says to use 185 - 195 cc of fork oil. I put in 190 cc just to be safe and if the forks are too soft I’ll add another 5 cc. Thanks for the questions.

$6 bucks a gallon! Ouch. I used to live in San Diego, the only thing I don’t miss about it are the prices. I refused to get the shot. I had a good friend die just after he got his. 🤬

😂 She already knew about the cow named Jodi and thought it was funny.

I tried to blame it on my wife but then I remembered that I’m not married anymore. 🥴

That’s what they thought at first but anxiety pills didn’t help.

Thats scary hope you get that all figured out. Cheers!@@TwoWheeledHepkat

@@Bricklinsv1970 Thanks.

Thanks. It was easier than I thought.

@@TwoWheeledHepkat I started work on my one last week … definitely rewarding seeing the progress

@@cranny_cardboard4796 I know the feeling. I’m so close to being finished it’s driving me nuts!

I bought the universal clamp (7/8” to 1 1/4” bars) because I am using this on multiple bikes with different sized handlebars. If you’re going to be using this on one bike and you know the size of the handlebars, you can order the 20 Series mount. With the 20 Series, it comes with the mount to the exact size of your bars. The universal mount has a larger clamp with multiple spacers to fit different sized bars. Hope that makes sense.

Thanks. I believe it only took about an hour from start to finish.

You’ll like it. I wanted the chrome one when I ordered mine but they were backordered at the time and they didn’t know when they would be getting them.

@@TwoWheeledHepkat i just got a email back from where i ordered it from and they said . Discontinued ! Are Tackform still going ???

@@robertpuleston3676 Did you go thru the Tackform website or a third party? I just checked with Tackform and they’re still going. Some are on backorder right now but they’ll get them in soon.

@@TwoWheeledHepkat iv been in touch with Tackform and they still have them in stock 👍

@@robertpuleston3676 Great!

Most peoples first rides on these, they'll feel like that till you break them, which tends to be the same time frame of the bikes being used, in reviews or first impressions.

Nice! I think those chrome tanks are the best looking ones.

Cars don’t make sounds when they’re just parked there. Plus, since the show was playing music over the speaker system, UA-cam would give me a copyright strike.

I agree, but the chrome was back ordered and they didn’t know when they were going to get any. I’m ordering another one that’ll be in chrome so the black one will go on my dirt bike.

Exactly. It’s for cruising back roads 50-60 mph. Hiway riding is boring anyway so stick to the slower more scenic routes.

Yup! I’ve been using mine for over a year and a half with no issues. Way better than my old Quad Lock that broke due to all the plastic parts.

Over a year and a half for me. Never had any issues. I’ve ridden on Michigans horrible pot hole infested roads and even used on off road bikes. I never lost a phone. Unlike those plastic phone mounts like quad lock, these are all aluminum and won’t break. I ordered another one for my dirt bike.

I have 2 XL250s and 1 XR250. One of the XLs is the one I’m working on. The other one is in near mint condition with about 2600 miles on it. The XR is the same bike as the XL but with different fenders, tank and lights. The XR is my parts bike since the motor blew up about 25 years ago. And I’m glad I polished the side covers. They look so much better.

I left a message for Carl to call me back. He’s on Christmas vacation so he’ll get back to me after New Years. It’s in the hole!

I agree. Plus, lots of aftermarket parts available if you want to change the looks.

I’ll have to check him out. Thanks.

Yeah, I heard they do a number on boats too.

Yeah, the Bridgestone TW9 is the only 23’ x 3” dual sport tire being made right now. It’s the same one I had to buy.

@@TwoWheeledHepkat I don't know if i should buy an extra, just in case they stop making it?! I hate to sink $110 into a tire I might never need, buy I guess i could sell it easy, if Bridgestone stopped making them & I don't needing my extra.

I know the feeling. I just know sooner or later I’ll have to break down and put a 21” front wheel on it just so I’ll have more tire options. I actually have 3 of these bikes. One is my parts bike that I keep robbing pieces off from and the other is my near mint bike that will always have a 23” front tire no matter what.

@@TwoWheeledHepkat just found out there's a club on Facebook and you can't be a part of it unless you have actually kept the 23 inch front tire! I'll send you the link to the Facebook thing to check it out.

The name is super long, but it's basically "Honda XL250s, XL500s, XR250, XR500 with 23" front tire only" yup, super long name!

I have ridden or owned all types of bikes and I’ve liked many of them. Like you, I’m not a brand loyal kind of person like many bike owners are. For me, the number one reason I like or own a bike is all in the design and styling. Maybe it’s the automotive designer in me, but I believe in form over function. A bike design needs to flow just right or there needs to be some aspect of the bike that stands out from all the others. Like, you mentioned the Shotgun 650. I remember seeing the concept of that bike about a year ago and I’m hoping the final bike looks like the concept. The design and styling of the SG650 flows just right. Can’t wait to see one in person.

Yup, I put up the rear wheel HP which is straight from the dyno. The 47 hp is engine only and once it goes thru the drivetrain then gets to the rear wheel you lose about 7 hp. I probably should have put both rear wheel HP and engine HP. BTW, orange is one of my favorite colors. When I saw the orange crush, that’s the one I wanted! Very cool.

Thanks. As soon as our snow melts I’ll be doing more test rides. Hopefully on a Continental GT and a Classic 350. I am slowly becoming a Royal Enfield convert. Great bikes!

The INT 650 has max torque at 5250 RPMs and max horsepower at 7250 RPMs. My friend that works for Royal Enfield, he’s also a motorcycle racer, says I’m not going to hurt this engine bringing it up to higher revs. He’s right. I rung this engine out many times and with the rev limiter set below max redline, the engine ran flawlessly. Don’t be afraid to rev it out, it’ll be fine.

If you shift at 2000rpm you aren't doing the engine any good. But revving over 4000rpm is not advised before 1000miles.

Well, it’s not advised if it’s your personal bike. But the Royal Enfield rep told me to run it thru its paces. He said, “First of all, it’s a demo bike, that’s what they’re made for. Plus, the rev limiters are set way below redline so you can’t hurt the engine. And if you do, Royal Enfield will just send me another one”.

Lugging the F out of the engine if shifting at 2k.

My local dealer hasn’t had a Vulcan S last for more than a few days so I haven’t been able to really check it out. What I do know about the comfort on the Vulcan S is it has an adjustable seat, footpegs and handlebar, 18 possible configurations. So no matter your size, you should be able to be comfortable. The INT and the Vulcan both have a ‘650’ but the Vulcan has 14 more horsepower than the INT. I think it’s, Kawasaki has 61hp and the INT has 47 hp. I’m 6’ 2” and I was very comfortable on the INT. When my dealership gets another Vulcan S I’ll be checking out the comfort on that.

I’m all about more horsepower!