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Offline K2-K6

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Re: enfield interceptor
« Reply #15 on: Today at 03:01:32 PM »
If its already depreciated to that price, then likely you could have a year or so with it and not have too much drop, even if you decided it didn't ultimately suit you.

Doesn't look a bad risk to me, something different to ride is always fun too  ;D

Offline badger_eng

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Re: enfield interceptor
« Reply #16 on: Today at 04:08:16 PM »
For £3k...... Buy it.
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Suzuki GSX-S1000GX+ - 2026

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https://www.kettleclinic.co.uk/kcforum/viewtopic.php?t=14273

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« Reply #17 on: Today at 06:31:05 PM »
Looks a good buy.
Honda CB400NA Superdream (current money puddle)
Honda CB500 K1 (second money pit)
https://www.sohc.co.uk/index.php/topic,28541.0.html
Honda CB400 four super sport (first money pit)
Link to my full restoration http://www.sohc.co.uk/index.php/topic,23291.0.html
This is a neat 500 restoration in the USA.
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,151576.msg1731556.html#msg1731556

Offline Laverda Dave

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Re: enfield interceptor
« Reply #18 on: Today at 09:06:28 PM »
Tasty looking bike Mick.  Make sure it has a FSH with that mileage, they need good quality oil at regular service intervals, same with the valve clearance checks (really easy to do).
There are a good few to choose from on ebay with a lot lower miles on them.  If its an early bike (2019) make sure all the gears are there as some, not all, of the early bikes had a bit of an issue with the top gear.
Seriously though you won't go wrong for the money, apart from the early model glitch there have been no issues as far as I know.
I agree with you about the alloy finish to the wheel rims, I think the spoke wheels with the original paint finishes suit the bike better than cast wheels and the updated colour schemes and blacked out engines unless its been customised with extras to make it stand out.
1977 Rickman Honda CR750
1999 Honda VFR 800FX
1955 750 Dresda Triton
1978 Moto Morini 350 Sport
1978 Honda CB400/4 'The Flying Banana'
1982 Laverda 120 Jota
2020 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
1990 Honda VFR400R NC30

Offline mickwinf

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Re: enfield interceptor
« Reply #19 on: Today at 10:44:11 PM »
oh I hadnt noticed the mileage, just liked the look. I am hoping to pay about 3k or less.
Love the 500 and 550 have a 500 called Lazarus under restoration