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Ron L · Apr 19, 2011

Anybody recognize this?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MATC...rcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item43a69576cd

One thing it surely is NOT is a P11/P11A/Ranger primary cover. The front part looks like Commando, but the tranny input shaft opening is really weird. I don't know of any bike other than Commando that uses the o-ring seal. Is this some kind of home-made conversion?

shrugger · Apr 19, 2011

Royal Enfield maybe :?:

grandpaul · Apr 20, 2011

RE Interceptor 750

Ron L · Apr 20, 2011

Yep, I'd say you're right. I've never has a RE primary open. Amazing how similar to Commando the design is.

debby · Apr 21, 2011

Ron L said:
Yep, I'd say you're right. I've never has a RE primary open. Amazing how similar to Commando the design is.

Yes, I was impressed with some of the similarities when I had my RE Bullet. The Enfield gearbox bolts up to the back of the crankcases so you adjust chain tension with a tensioner inside the chaincase rather than by moving the gearbox. There is a seal carrier for the gearbox output shaft but it does not slide as on a (pre-Mk3) Commando chaincase because the gearbox position is fixed. It attaches to the chaincase with four screws. You can see the screwholes in that photo.

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Onder · Apr 21, 2011

Oh if you ever think the Commando gearbox falls short, just get
your hands on the Interceptor!
It is a wonderment of frightening design, dogcrap steel and dull
tools. It was over stretched on a Bullet 500, think when applied to
the mighty 750 twin.
Mine once sat on its center stand idling, put itself into gear,
jumped up, snapped the mainshaft, stalled and fell over.
Ill gleefully swap Enfield gearbox stories. Just ask!

shrugger · Apr 22, 2011

I contacted him and he was of the same opinion. He just wasn't sure. He's changed the auction to RE. :wink:

debby · Apr 22, 2011

Yeah, I looked at the listing and he'd already changed the title and posted your question.

Certainly does look like an Enfield inner primary cover, although I don't know how anyone could tell the difference between an Interceptor 750 cover and a Bullet cover. Looks just like the one from my Bullet (to my untrained eye).

Debby

shrugger · Apr 22, 2011

Not entirely sure there is a differance. I have an AVL Bullet and still it looks like that.

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