The Royal Enfield Owners Club
Newsletter number 14
July 2024

This Electronic Newsletter is only intended to give members information that is time sensitive and has missed the main Gun magazine deadline.

This is a trial to see how it will fit in between Gun production. So, as the next Gun is not due out until the first week of August, in this modern age of technology, it makes sense to keep up to speed and produce an electronic Newsletter for the first week in July with material of that Month only.

The next Electronic Newsletter will be for September then November.

The Gun dates are August, October then December. That takes us to the end of 2024 and we can assess how the system is working.

All articles, letters, statements etc. submitted should end with your name, membership number and email address.

N.B. As with any future Gun magazines, membership numbers will no longer be published but instead you will find (MNS) under your contribution.

This publication is the official newsletter of The Royal Enfield Owners Club, published bi-monthly and placed on the Club website for members. It must not be reproduced in any way without the consent of the Editors. Views herein are not necessarily those of the Editors or of the Committee. The Club
makes no representation as to the content, the accuracy or viability of advertisements nor the commercial articles, nor for the offerings of third parties.

Electronic Newsletter Editors :- Doug and Paula Young,

email:- Theguneditor@royalenfield.org.uk

The next Electronic Newsletter will be published on the first week of September 2024

The South Midlands Branch has been offered a stand at the NEC Classic Car and
Bike Show in November.

You will see there is a discount code on the leaflet (CCBNOV109) that if a ticket is
purchased it gives a person a £4.00 discount off the ticket price over the three days.

Peter Hardwick Tel:- 07889877311
Email:- peterhardwick10@tinyworld.co.uk

Motorcycle Action Group

EDITORIAL This month my rant is about the absurd glare of LED headlights. At first, I thought it was just me – getting older and all that – however, it seems not. When I broached the subject with people much younger than me it seems its nothing to do with getting older. I mentioned the problem to my Optician and it seems its general across the board. She suggested glasses for driving which have a green filter on them to cut down glare and so I purchased a pair. I think I expected miracles and I guess there is some improvement but which seems minimal and not what I was hoping for. Onto the 20mph fiasco in Wales which seems to have people girding their loins for battle – I’m not even going to go there. The Welsh Government don’t seem to know which way to turn if you believe the media – so best leave that alone……………….for now! Oh, how I love to see it! The French Bikers – when they demonstrate, they do it so well. Not just French Bikers but the French per se. They take to the streets in their thousands and it’s a joy to see. Their Government wants to impose unnecessarily restrictive, mandatory technical inspection of motorcycles and other powered two-wheelers. According to FFMC only 0.3% to 0.4% of accidents are linked to a technical defect, compared to 30% of accidents due to road conditions. What is it that makes Governments want to impose unnecessary legislation on just about anything they can come up with when there are so many more important things to concentrate on in this mixed up World at the moment. Having attended many DEMOs (loved them) over the years when we, as Riders, fought for our Rights across UK and Europe I often wondered ‘what is it successive Governments are afraid of – not only in motorcycling but with very many other causes?’ Is it that they don’t like living in a democracy – they’d rather it was a dictatorship but wouldn’t dare voice that? Is it that they are afraid if 2 others see people actually have a back bone then the whole population will suddenly discover they have a voice? Answers on a postcard to that one! This isn’t quite all you’ll hear from me this month. Read on for the first PR and my perspective. Catch you next time. Ride free, AG [Copy for the next edition should reach me by 25th May at the latest. Subject heading:- Network. To aine@mag-uk.org} What did I say many times in the past: ‘That forced quick electrification of personal transport would more than likely spell the end of the automotive industry in Europe and UK’. I do have a crystal ball but it doesn’t take a genius to see that this will more than likely happen – imho, of course!!! : Major car brands warn the UK is ‘sleepwalking’ into ‘the cusp of a crisis’ with electric car sales slump (msn.com)

Club Calendar 2024 Official Club Rallies July Only

Wiltshire Branch Display at The Calne Bike Meet,
Saturday 27th July 24. Starts 09.00hrs.

The Wiltshire Branch will, once again, be representing the Royal Enfield brand at the show. The Branch is allocated a generous display area which is capable of displaying about 40 bikes (RE\’s only). A space to park up at the Branch display is strictly on a first come first served principle.

The Calne Bike Meet is recognised as the largest free bike meet in the country, and as well as many club stands, there are trade stands, rock bands and food outlets, etc. More information about the event can be found on the Calne Bike Meet website.

Market place For sale

For Sale 2010 Royal Enfield Woodsman EFI 5904 miles only, selling as I need the space in the garage. Several mods/upgrades (see club website for-sale section for details and more pics). Sean (MNS) Banbury area £3000 ono
Email:- s.keogh@pteppic.net
For Sale 2007 Classic Indian Bullet 500, 5 speed Gearbox, electronic ignition, Dunlop TT100s, Gold Star exhaust, MOT, 6309 miles, good clean condition. Steve Marsden, Hampshire.
Email:- gandsmarsden@btinternet.com

For Sale. 1956 Enfield 1,135cc Twin cylinder, air cooled, diesel engine Mark 3 on casters. £400. Tel 01454 776216 or mobile 07570 597903. North Bristol.

For Sale. Royal Enfield 1962 250cc Sports Crusader café Racer conversion 1971 rare Super 5 frame, Total engine re-build. Garaged last 44 years. Please ring for details. £2395 OVNO. Tony Pearson, Durham Tel:- 01388
776156/776250 Email:- peoford@hotmail.com

For Sale 500cc 1960 Meteor Minor Sport cafe racer project never finished. Engine run well have owned over30 yrs. Frame Number 6517 Engine number EA 35172. No paperwork. £1000 or a good near offer Contact Mick and Cassie Fryer Email:- cassieafryer@yahoo.co.uk or Tel:- 07906454846

For Sale Royal enfield 250 continental 1967 SGN704F Frame number 72010 Engine number 17302 Had since 1977 I have the V5 in need of restoration. Offers please call Stephen 07973562278 or email,stephen.r.godden@gmail.com

If you have sold your items before the Gun magazine comes out, please let me know then I can delete your advert in the Gun and save space.

A selection of Photos from the Banbury Run From Matt Little

Lincolnshire branch Report

I think I have missed the date for the next edition as I lost submission date, so apologies if that\’s the case. First photo is of our first ride out of the year to Wyndonham windmill where we met up with the Peak District branch. The route was well chosen by Bill who even arranged for very good weather for us! The second photo was of a good turnout of bikes for a March meeting and included a new Triumph 400 and an MZ TS125.cafe continues to be well attended by between 12 to 16 members regardless of the weather.

We are already planning future trips for the summer.

Steve Gibson (MNS) swglincs@hotmail.com

A selection of photos from the REOC National Rally Greece