This is another project I have on the go, and although it has apparently been coming along quite well, the engine, clutch and gearbox need a little more attention than I was led to expect, as can be seen here!
Having been brought up on Triumph and BSA twins, and fed derogatory propaganda about everything else, it was a wonderful revelation to discover that RE twins are a delight to ride. AMC twins have a good deal of charm as well, in their own way.
I've got a 1959 Constellation which I'm also rebuilding. In the past I owned a 1959 Super Meteor which was a brilliant bike. Later I bought a Constellation with higher compression and more performance, but to be honest, I preferred the Super Meteor.
On the S1A Interceptors, I replace the stud & nut with a bolt and helicoil the 'ole. In order to remove the jockey sprocket &/or other bits, I found I had to remove the stud, which is a massive pain to do and not good for the crankcase thread. I imagine the Connies are the same? I had the cases split when I did the helicoil & probably do not recommend doing it in situ, unless the thread pulls out when you go to reassemble. Always struck me as a bit daft having to remove that stud in order to disassemble the timing gear, but could not get it to bits otherwise. Perhaps if I had a link in the chain... but I wouldn't recommend that either. I look forward to seeing how it goes. TTFN Jack
Hey Paul. I love watching your videos. I'm passionate about old Royal Enfields and watching you work on them prepares me for owning one! You're living my dream, thanks for letting me along for the ride. Keep those videos coming mate! Greetz Bertie Beetle!
Hi Paul, might be a duplicate, but I have an Enfield gearbox that doesn’t appear to have a hole through it. I bought it recently for a back burner electric trials bike project. If it was of use I’m sure we could come to arrangement, swap or whatever. Cheers Richard
