Hello all
My names Dan and I'm a long time lurker of this forum. I really like motorcycle touring and figured that economy wise my current mount SR500 had to me a short range. I like old bikes then I found out about Indian Enfields. They have all I'm after: 350 or 500 single right side shift 4spd and ok mileage. After more surfing the net I discovered people had been fitting Diesel engines into 'em and getting extremely good mileage. I know a Diesel powered Enfield is nothing new but heres another one to the list. Took a few months to build. The project was plenty of fun. My bro helped with all of the welding as he's pretty good at it and I made all the other bits, cables etc.
I've only got about 70kmls on Diesel so plenty of testing and long distance riding up ahead. At the moment it rides very well, much more enjoyable than in previous 350 form. For me there is not much difference performance wise between the 350 petrol and this. From what I read I was expecting it to be really slow especially up hills. Well I tell ya I was in for a surprise. For 10 horses it moves well up 15% grades. Very pleased.
Andrew, I don't think you should be envious of a straight pipe, it really is too loud even when it's not at full throttle. Or at least my Hatz is... I can't address or hear Nanko if we are on opposite sides of the machine
'92 Enfield + Hatz 1B40: street legal, weld up stainless exhaust, check engine rpm and change final drive sprocket.
Thanks for the welcome and positive comments
Andrew and Sphere yeah I was thinking about the straight thru pipe, that might get changed. It's true it is quite loud, sounds great against rock faces. Thanks to a member (forgot name) on here for the idea, handrail for $10 at a scrap joint. Its made of brass!!
Igor what length would be best as the trouser leg doesn't get black. I don't know much about pipes but if the straight thru pipe gets longer and same diameter, will it get quieter? I think not.
