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The VintageBike Message Board => The Classic Biker Bar => Topic started by: thebaron on November 07, 2011, 10:34:32 AM

Title: 1950 Royal Enfield Flea
Post by: thebaron on November 07, 2011, 10:34:32 AM

Hi All,

This is my first post. I have always been a big classic bike fan and am looking for a first time restoration project but not looking to spend alot (Who is!!) I am looking to start off with an easy enough project (No Engine work)

I have found a 1950 Royal Enfield Flea, It is running well and not in too bad condition. It is on for £1000, Is this bike worth it? See attached photo. Also is it normal for that bike to have a battery? see image

I am looking to swap 2 nice Mercedes cars for a restoration bike but no bites.

Thanks in advance!!

Title: Re: 1950 Royal Enfield Flea
Post by: esometisse on November 07, 2011, 12:23:15 PM

looks great apart from that awful seat upholstery. Don't restore it!
And if you don't have to spend anything on it then the 1000 quid is ok!

Cheers
Andy

Title: Re: 1950 Royal Enfield Flea
Post by: thebaron on November 07, 2011, 12:32:54 PM

Thanks for the reply Esometisse,

Why do you say not to restore it?

Title: Re: 1950 Royal Enfield Flea
Post by: rogerwilko on November 07, 2011, 09:43:23 PM

Because you'll lose even more money!

Title: Re: 1950 Royal Enfield Flea
Post by: Don Vosper on November 08, 2011, 08:22:23 AM

You can buy a new saddle with springs for £28.00 on Ebay.
I don't think you will need the pillion seat or rear footpegs to be honest!
Don

Title: Re: 1950 Royal Enfield Flea
Post by: zaheer on February 01, 2012, 04:25:20 PM

Nice Bike, I've Royal Enfield Mini 175 cc please refer to the attached file, I ve some crazy collection of bikes which includes Yezdi 250 Classic, Jawa 250, Jawa Twin 350, RD 175 ( Rajdoot) :) Loved your bike