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Motorcycle Discussions => Identify these bikes! => Topic started by: hclo on August 21, 2006, 02:14:27 AM

Title: Vtwin 425cc Royal Enfield
Post by: hclo on August 21, 2006, 02:14:27 AM

Hello
I bought this bike some weeks ago.
The buyer says 1910; Can somebody says if this year seems correct ? what do you think about this ?
Of course it is not running, but I hope to restore it soon !
I have a doubt about the color of the skeleton: binds wine red (in France ....)
Do you know some RE bike with this color ?
Sorry for my poor english
Thank you for your response
sincerely
H.C.

Title: Re: Vtwin 425cc Royal Enfield
Post by: 33d6 on August 21, 2006, 05:07:24 PM

Hello HC,
Give us the frame number and engine number and we can probably help.
Cheers, Bob

Title: Re: Vtwin 425cc Royal Enfield
Post by: hclo on August 21, 2006, 07:40:46 PM

Hello Bob
Many thanks for your response
About the frame number, nothing have be seen, may be I do not know where to look !!
But the engine number is G259J and above 2439
The "J" is not shure, may be "I"
Good day
sincerely
Henri CLOPEAU

Title: Re: Vtwin 425cc Royal Enfield
Post by: hclo on August 23, 2006, 04:53:16 PM

Hello all
 I would wish an answer as soon as possible to make the demand for official papers
Thanks
Henri

Title: Re: Vtwin 425cc Royal Enfield
Post by: 33d6 on August 23, 2006, 10:21:50 PM

Hello Henri,
The English authorities always dated a motorcycle by the frame number. It is the important number to find.
The VMCC register of machines lists 9 Royal Enfields similar to yours with  similar engine numbers. These range from a 1914 model with engine number G654 to a 1920 model with engine number G3691. The ones closest to yours are G2148 (1915) and G2711 (1916).
For better informatio you need to find the frame number.
Cheers, Bob

Title: Re: Vtwin 425cc Royal Enfield
Post by: hclo on August 23, 2006, 10:55:34 PM

Thank you, Bob.
I understand that.
it is already much of information.
Do you know the place where this number could be written?
Can be under painting
Henri

Title: Re: Vtwin 425cc Royal Enfield
Post by: hclo on August 24, 2006, 01:14:55 AM

Hi Bob
I have just found the frame number on the vertical tube of direction:
 409625
it was hidden by painting.
Thank you for information which you could give me
I wish you a good day
Sincerely
Henri

Title: Re: Vtwin 425cc Royal Enfield
Post by: 33d6 on August 24, 2006, 09:15:38 PM

Hello Henri,
I'm pleased you found the frame number. Such a long number is unusual and from my VMCC list I can only find them used by Royal Enfield in the 1919-23 era. I have no really accurate information.
I suggest you contact the English Vintage Motor Cycle Club (VMCC) through their website. They should be able to tell you the exact year of your bike.
I don't think your bike is as early as 1910 but it is very nice and very much a sporting bike. That model Royal Enfield has a good reputation.
Best of luck, Bob

Title: Re: Vtwin 425cc Royal Enfield
Post by: hclo on August 26, 2006, 04:44:19 PM

Hello Bob
I an very happy for all the details you give me
So, I shall try to contact VMCC
Once more, many thanks
Henri

Title: Re: Vtwin 425cc Royal Enfield
Post by: hclo on September 10, 2006, 12:34:50 AM

Hello everybody !
Helo Bob
Does somebody can say which model this bike is (ex. T140 ?)
Thanks for the response
Henri