Randy's Cycle Service & Restoration: 1968 Royal Enfield Interceptor MK1a

1968 Royal Enfield Interceptor MK1a

Service

Owner: John S. of Manassas, Virginia

COMMENTS: This Royal Enfield arrived customized to the owner's desires, but he desired a bit more specialized work and general maintenance. The bike received a tune up with all new fluids & spark plugs and both carburetors cleaned. The steering head bearings were repacked. In doing this work, it was discovered the steering stop was scraping the yoke, so Randy created a spacer to provide clearance. The customer purchased rear sets for the bike that were labeled "bolt on", but not for this particular bike. Randy created brackets & linkages to custom fit the rear sets. Randy also custom fit an oil cooler assembly that required creation of a special oil feed connection. A rear gas tank clamp was obtained from the UK and installed. A battery cover & mounting bracket was created as well as a better mount for the bike's existing Boyer electronic ignition. A new handlebar, handlebar switch, mirrors & turn signals were added. The existing Lucas switch cover was smoothed down & painted black to coordinate with the new handlebar switch. Service took over 22 hours of labor.

June 2, 2010: customer email response to the question, "How is the bike doing?" "Doing great. I have ridden it a few more times. It’s running really well - am very pleased with Randy’s work on it."

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