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Enfeild
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There is a DND (Department of National Defense) building not far from
where I live. Every morning, I see this guy, in military fatigues,
riding to work on what looks like a military issue Enfield. It might
even be vintage. There is no chrome whatsover on that bike, and the
emblem says only "Enfield", not "Royal Enfield". It's quite a sight!
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Saw one at a dealer recently.
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Check the rear brake and shifter -- the originals are left foot brake
and right foot shift. (typical backward British.) The new Indian
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And you'd know what's typical backwards British? You wouldn't know
traditional from new if it slapped you on your bare head.
The new Indian
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Enfields are modified to modern standards. (the right foot brake
lever pivots under the bike to operate a left side brake.)
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They're not modified at all, they're BUILT that way and have been for years.
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Ask. If it is an original it will give him great pleasure to inform
you. (like the guy I saw shooting an original trapdoor Springfield.)
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