I’ve been licensed to ride since 1967 (yeah old coot here), so I’ve experienced plenty of common and weird failures on my different rides. Don’t ever remember having a rear oil dampened shock let go though, clearly not the end of the world and an easy fix. As an aside back in the 1969/1972 time one of my rides was a 1965 interceptor. Loved the power and torque and character of the bike, but it was abused when I got it, my father and I got it to a decent point but it was a bit of work to keep it tip top, locktite was a good friend for sure. I got seduced by the easy maintenance of the metric bikes and moved in the direction. Two years ago I bought a 2019 interceptor (slightly used), and have to say that at this point of my riding life that it’s the most enjoyable ride I’ve had in some time. 😎🍺🇨🇦

@karlsquire8148

Жыл бұрын

Same I dont every recall a rear shock leaking.

@andrewfiggins6847

Жыл бұрын

If one shocker is leaking the other one may start to leak as-well . I would always replace both shockers you can get a imbalance between the two which will cause serious handling problems. It’s false economy if it causes you a Accident

Given the lack of use I think I'd be looking into a warranty claim on a failed shocker

@paullee6663

Жыл бұрын

@Kevin Crockett To be honest I don't think I'd even bother, I think I'd be on the phone to Hagon.

@jessherbst810

Жыл бұрын

Except they are not Royal Enfield shocks, they are aftermarket, so don’t go crying to Royal Enfield

@lovelessissimo

Жыл бұрын

A failed shocker sounds like it could be either disappointing or painful.

@paullee6663

Жыл бұрын

@@jessherbst810 I think TMF made it pretty clear they were TEC shocks.... I for one was not suggesting he goes crying to anyone. I was suggesting a solution to his problem.

@tdunster2011

Жыл бұрын

The lack of use is the reason it happened. The Orings on the shocks are self-lubricating. When you don't use the bike, they can't self-lubricate and fail. Regardless of brand or quality of shock you would still face similar issues on a bike that gets little to no use over extended periods. In saying that, TEC don't have a stellar reputation for quality so early life failure of the seals was probably a little faster than usual.

I think I'm on my own here looking at the comments, but for me any bike with an oil leak near a tyre isn't leaving the garage till it's fixed! Enjoyable video as always thanks

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

@@crispindry2815 ...I left that in because I thought it was quite funny - I actually thought the Enfield had a dipstick that's why I looked in there first expecting to extract a dipstick (as I own several bikes I can never remember which ones have dipsticks and which have inspection windows!). I got there in the end, I was the dispstick! Thanks for watching....

@virupakshawalla5734

Жыл бұрын

It's Indian. We ride it in flip flops and a lungi with no maintenance. Don't be such a woosee 😂

A trick i use to identify tricky leaks on newer bikes ( as fluids are generally new & similar colour, oil, shock oil, brake fluid) is to tape some kitchen roll around the bottom of each suspect item ( shock, shock resevoir, brake cylinder, brake resevoir etc) and leave. The leak becomes evident as it shows up soaking 1 piece of kitchen roll pee yellow! 🙂

@aruncv1373

Жыл бұрын

Nice idea.

@duncanjowett5575

Жыл бұрын

Nice one. Thanks.

@GK1976A

Жыл бұрын

I do something similar, but quicker. Just wiping round every suspect component with a bit of bog roll or kitchen roll. Any leak will soon be evident if you check the material after each wipe.

I think I'd just stick the OG shocks on it for now. It'll just mean that the bike is available if you fancy a spin on it (before deciding if you'll get new shocks or if you've to wait for delivery).

Really enjoyed this and glad none of the other bikes had an issue. Get a new shock and then put more miles on the Enfield! Out for the first time yesterday on the Scrambler 1200 xe after a few winter mods and delighted it didn't miss a beat. Love this sunny slightly warmer weather!

Youre very lucky having all those bikes. I love that goldwing which is a lot coming from a guy that now only rides an MT-10. Great video BTW.

Here I am looking at first world problems of a fellow rider because there is a freaking blizzard outside and I'm glued to the sofa..lol! Happy riding y'all! (Looking forward to Spring).

Hi TMF, for the RE I’d go back to the OEM shocks for now. I had a shock leak on a bike before and you’ll find it will start to pogo and get worse. as other have said try a warranty route. For the duke hunting issue, could be fuel, air, or sensor, probably someone on the pani forums will have experienced similar issue. Good luck with resolving both….

Oil in shocks is for damping and doesn’t affect the spring rate. It will effect the ‘bouncy-nes’ of the rear. I had a seal go on an Ohlins shock once, just a fault on a seal which is always made more likely with under use. Try spraying a small amount of silicon on the shiney slider parts of your shocks and forks to avoid stiction when not using them regularly.

Hopefully you cleaned excess oil off rear tyre on your pre flight check,definitely don’t use until rear shocks (both) are changed as no more oil should appear as the contents have already been dumped out. Stay safe Andy.

If it's an issue with a TEC-shock, contact the blokes and they will fix it within 2 days. Best customer service ever.

I’m surprised people are so quick to dismiss the RE. You’ve spent a great deal of effort (and heartache) getting her sorted. In the grand scheme of thing swap out the shocks, job done!

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

Yes that is likely what I'll do....

@kkiwi54

Жыл бұрын

Getting it "sorted"? Ruined imo 😆

@Strideo1

Жыл бұрын

What had to be sorted out?

@chewitt6426

Жыл бұрын

silk purse/sows ear = RE. best cut your losses

@Strideo1

Жыл бұрын

@@chewitt6426 He put aftermarket shocks on the motorcycle.

Hi Andy. The idle issue on the Ducati seems quite similar to one I had on the Thunderbird. It turned out to be a throttle sensor that needed replacing. It kept fluctuating and couldn't remain consistent. They replaced it and it's been great since. Hope you get it sorted. G.

Hi Missenden Flyer as you have bikes that are laid up often, even if just for a few weeks, use super unleaded fuel. I say this for the simple reason that Super Unleaded contains 5% ethanol at the most but is likely to contain none. This means less chance of water contamination or fuel separation associated with higher ethanol content. Keep up the brilliant content btw :)

@NBMoto547

Жыл бұрын

Apparently ESSO super unleaded doesn't contain any ethanol or so I'm told, I always use super unleaded fuel in both my bikes

@arthol51

Жыл бұрын

Ethanol is hydroscopic... it attracts water.

I thought that the 899 being ridden was nothing more than an urban legend. My father used to tell me bedtime stories about it when I was a small boy.

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

It’s as close to a myth as reality can be!

Hagons are good, I've had them on 3 bikes over the years and they will build them to suit your specific weight and riding style etc so they can be tuned to your requirements. I have also heard good things about YSS shocks too but haven't tried them. If the TEC shocks are under warranty they may be able to replace or repair them and given you have a a successful bike channel, they might be worth a call in the first instance. Great upload as always 👍

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Michael....

@michaelmclarney1994

Жыл бұрын

@@TheMissendenFlyer you're welcome Andy, all the best with whatever you do with them 👍

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

Just looked up the YSS ones - I can get a pair for less than £400 so may go that route....

@michaelmclarney1994

Жыл бұрын

@@TheMissendenFlyer a friend of mine in the bike trade swears by their monoshocks as a great option for the price. I'm going to seriously consider them next time I need a monoshock. I'm also seriously thinking of getting an interceptor and YSS are high on the consideration list if I get one. I'm not sure but I think they will build to suit specifics too, which would be useful as I am north of 20 stone! If not it will be Hagons.

@davidforsdike4343

Жыл бұрын

Love Hagons . They make them to suit your weight. They make them in Essex. Would make a good episode. Critical of chinese products. You had a little go at me afew years ago about that .

Not sure if you do this but when storing bikes for a long time make sure you put in fuel that has no ethanol in it and fill the tank to the brim (no space for water vapour to collect and condense). I usually add a fuel stabilizer also but I'm in Canada and we have at least 4 months when riding a motorcycle could be considered extremely risky.

@davidsandilands1285

Жыл бұрын

Just use E5, especially if you don’t ride for a few weeks

@davidreed6817

Жыл бұрын

@@zook_750 I suspect all the bikes use F.I in place of carbs

@Jagshemasher

Жыл бұрын

@@davidsandilands1285 E5 is better than E10 for sure and for just a few weeks is probably okay but I'm in Canada where our bikes are off the road for pretty well 4 months so fuel with no ethanol is way better - it can be hard to find but there are some no ethanol fuels out there (Shell V-Power - super unleaded - being one of them . . . at least in Canada).

@karlosh9286

Жыл бұрын

We've got E10 now mainly in the UK ! So it's fuel stabiliser time. Can get E5 from some places.

@zook_750

Жыл бұрын

@@karlosh9286 If you can be bothered, there are kits that enable you to take almost all the ethanol out of these stupid modern fuels. Perhaps too much hassle for most but for those with older machines, or those who don't do many miles, it might be worth looking into.

My Panagalie was terrible at misses and rumbles at low rpm and in first gear, until I put the race kit on it, with a new ECU, exhaust, high flow air filter and airbox mods, and race cams - no more issues after all that work and expense. Then I sold the bike a week later.

Great 'bonus' vid I like to know what's going on with your bike collection. As for the rear shock problem, not seen it before but would definitely be contacting the supplier/manufacturer.

Shocks: You've not had them long have you? I'd swap both shocks for the originals, and send them back to TEC for replacement. Simples!

Love to have that selection of bikes in the garage, just the one at present, has been ridden over the winter, the lawnmower had its first outing since October, it started on first pull 😅 You can replace the seals on the suspension, great if you can do it yourself, if you need a mechanic though, probably less labour to get a new one.

he he he... I love your video's and your UK spring weather .. i took my RE 411 for a wee run today. Brisk Autumn weather in Geelong Oz, 18 deg C, feels like 16 deg. Nearly time to put it to bed for winter...

Thanks Mr. Flyer. At least you had a lovely time riding all those bikes! The oil leaking onto the tyre would make me very cautious to take the bike for a spin, so happy to see you were ok. I'd recommend removing the "shock" in question and placing it on some kitchen paper (or similar) on the bench for a few days or so then replacing it if it leaks again. As an owner of several 2-stroke bikes over the years I always check the spark plugs when a low mileage bike runs a little "off" The petrol shouldn't cause that unless it's years old imho :>)

I’d be heading straight back to Tec. You do so few miles, it’s a manufacturing defect for sure (unless the builder buggered it up) and I’d have thought they would want to avoid bad press…

@paullee6663

Жыл бұрын

@Andy Nichols It's a bit late for 'avoiding bad press' IMO 🙂 It's 'weed' oil everywhere while it's been stood on the sidestand.

@sus8e462

Жыл бұрын

It's not an OEM shock, but after market that failed, per his explanation! So not a RE issue, but the after market shock manufacturer....

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

I've just ordered myself some Hagon's!! 2 weeks to make up and they're set up for my weight. Looking forward to trying them!

@trevorphillips3055

Жыл бұрын

@@TheMissendenFlyer You could jump on the gs and ride down to pick them up. That would make some good content if you can get a look around hagon

@paulmessenger1006

Жыл бұрын

Built to your weight, what a great marketing ploy. 97% will have the same spring.

If you want a similar look but something decent. YSS all the way. I had Tec on a thruxton a while ago and ended up changing them out. Had one total failure (snapped)… next set had oil loss like yours and got right out of sorts on a back road 2 up.

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

Yes I like the look of the YSS ones I must say - good price too....

Took me a few min, but I finally go the disclaimer to pause so I could read it. LOL. That is awesome ! have a great week.

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, you too!

Good to get the fleet out for a peel. That looks like a great day outside there!

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

Yes I enjoyed it actually....so nice to see some sunshine!

Keep being yourself TMF, it’s what makes your channel so great 😉👍

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I will! Appreciate the kind words…

Should be easy enough to source a quality replacement pair of shocks. Think oil on the rear tyre would make me nervous in the first corners. I'm guessing you had a good clean-up.

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

OFC....

Loving the pointer stick 😂

It looks like your garage is overcrowded 😋. Last year the oil seals of both front shock absorbers were damaged. Some dried insect parts were the cause. Something similar visible on the floor then, only a bit less than you have. New seals, new oil and a lot of labor costs. Suzuki’s are indestructible bikes. I haven’t ridden my bike for the whole winter until now. Cold, snow and lots of rain. This week dry weather but still quite cold.

I just took my Honda CBF600s (2006) out after 6 months, and it lives in a cold shed with just a battery tender, and it was spot on, you cannot beat quality....

Hopefully you can get the RE sorted out fairly easily. You might find the shocks are still under warranty

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

I doubt it - they are over a year old....

@joycecottingham9432

Жыл бұрын

I thought enfield had a three year warranty. If not Sale of goods Act should do it.Richard Cottingham

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

They are not RE but 3rd party (TEC)

@TronciM

Жыл бұрын

​@@TheMissendenFlyer I have the same ones and now I'm worried...

Thanks Andy, I really enjoyed the little video - unfortunately, I didn't get out on my bike (yes, singular!) yesterday, but did enjoy the weather nonetheless. Regarding riding your Interceptor with a shock leak, I suppose just be careful - handling might be a bit off, excess weight transfer on heavy acceleration / braking and, of course, worry about where the oil is going when you are riding - you don't want it on your brake disc or tyre. I'd probably be stopping every mile or so to see how things looked, although that might just give time for things to drip... Good luck getting it sorted.

Been riding 51 years and never ever experienced a shock failing through lack of use , I've just recommissioned a 2000 SV650 that had been stood for three years and the shock is fine . Considering the oil is all over the rear wheel first thing I'd have looked at is the shock as it looked too thick to be brake fluid, and as you said Andy you could see the reservoir showed no loss , as for checking engine oil level looking through the sight glass is the obvious place , you can't see the oil level looking through the filler hole generally all you'll see is the clutch basket blocking your view . As has been stated it's not an Enfield failing it's the poor quality shock manufacturing. Happy to say I've had my Interceptor three years now and no issues at all , it isn't my main bike but it's done 9,000 miles and going fine. Ever thought of attending a mechanics course seeing as you say you're not very good at sussing technical stuff and you own a good collection of bikes? Just a thought ? 😉

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

I'd rather leave it to the experts and just enjoy riding....

Andy, I would give Tec Bike Parts a miss and go straight to Hagon. After fitting them to my 865 T100 the handling and ride have improved no end.

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

I will do just that…

I'd get a set of YSS shocks. They are available in different colours aswell, to satisfy the decorum 😅 On decent suspension it shouldn't be crashy anyway..

Sorry to hear about the issues. Make sure to give the rear brake disc a good clean. I would also take off the rear caliper and check that the rear pads arent covered in oil.

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

Bad luck . Hope your little hand gets better soon too 😊

The garage videos are my favourite 👍🏻

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

...well it's not really a garage video....but glad to hear that anyway...

@robmcsenior6282

Жыл бұрын

If the shock has gone after such little mileage, I wouldn’t be buying the same one again. Good excuse for an upgrade I’d say 👍🏻

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

Agreed 100%

Contact the shock supplier. If they gave you a goodwill replacement it would be good publicity compared to what the situation is now.

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

I'm not sure I want that type again, they weren't any better than the stock ones other than they were in black (and only lasted for a few hundred miles)! Good excuse for an upgrade.....

When I had the Enfield I fitted the YSS G shock from Wemoto, not cheap but might help you they do a black edition too.🙂

Hi Andy, back in the mists of time I got rear ended on my RD250. It bent one of the shocks like a banana! After getting it written off by the insurance Co, I rode it to a local bike breakers, bought a 2nd had shock and fitted it by the side of the road, took the old one back into the breakers and got them to put it in their bin! Went on to ride the bike successfully till it eventually seized up. Think you need to speak to RE about your problem though…. Ps, love the Goldwing!

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

It’s an after market shock so not an RE issue…I’ve ordered some custom made Hagon shocks for the bike….

That bike has been a very expensive headache from the minute you decided to customise it 😉

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

All part of the fun of owning bikes!

@iancharlton5530

Жыл бұрын

Ducati probably doesn’t like the older fuel and the Enfield could do with a set of hagons 😁 but I’m no expert 😜

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

I've just ordered myself some Hagon shocks for the bike....

Hooray! The pointy stick is out again.

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

Did you miss it?

That cafe will have to go on my list of places to visit on my TMF tour of Great Missenden. I love Wheelie Good TV, too. Seems like a great bloke.

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

Dave is a top fella!

Oil on your rear disc as well. If the shocks are rebuildable then get the OE to do so. Shocks with those reservoirs tend to have a gas bladder inside, surrounded by oil. If the bladder was over-inflated it may be forcing the oil out past the seals over time.

They are just trying to give you the authentic experience of owning a British bike from the 60's. It just wouldn't be realistic if it didn't leak all over your garage floor 🙂

I would definitely get it looked at asap TMF as I would personally be very concerned it would leak oil on to the tyre when you're riding it & before you know it you're off. Or it just lets go in a big way with the same result . Looks like it's time for a new shock! I've seen Hagon mentioned a few times & I agree, good choice & value.

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

Yes hagon or YSS seem the favourites....

@ragerider6283

Жыл бұрын

@@TheMissendenFlyer I think YSS are Thai & Hagon British....I could be wrong but either way, both are decent good value alternatives.

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

Hagon wins then!

@Trev350

Жыл бұрын

No question.... get some Hagons.

@clayfarnet970

Жыл бұрын

Very interesting, if you could only own one motorcycle, it would be the BMW GS. Thanks

Assuming it is just the shock, you don't have to worry about any causing any damage. If you are going to ride it like that, be aware that the handling might be affected slightly, but it won't be anything major. I would replace both rear shocks with gold colored non reservoir shocks. Those reservoir shocks look like they belong on a dirt bike. As for the oil level, it is supposed to be checked with the engine cold, or at least after letting it sit for several minutes after being run, so the oil can drain back down into the crankcase. The oil level should be even with the top of the sight glass. Oil level is fine. I really like the looks of that bike, but the tube type tires make it practically worthless to me. Now that there are cast wheels available for the Interceptor, I would get a set of those, and have them painted or powder coated gold, so you can run tubeless tires, and not have to deal with being stranded beside the road somewhere and having to call a tow truck. On the Ducati, if you left ethanol fuel in it, the injectors are probably partly plugged up. Run it close to empty, put fresh fuel in it, along with some injector cleaner. Ethanol plays hell with fuel systems, especially if it sits for a while.

For best performance from your fuel, use tesco momentum 99, which is also E5. (5% ethanol). It’s ethanol which causes fuelling issues when vehicles are left for longer periods, so less ethanol the better. Tesco’s 99 fuel is also proven to be a very stable fuel for ecu maps to deal with, so best performance is assured. And no-one should use fuel stabiliser additives, they cause more problems that solve.

I have some YSS shocks on my Interceptor, front and back, both adjustable. They make a world of difference on the handling. Check them out I would say. Uncle Stew has some nice vid's on them. Btw, rear shocks are really easy to swap yourself. Front is more difficult.

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

Yes I reckon even I can replace rear shocks!

@patrickmalone9380

Жыл бұрын

When take of shocks be better have person to help as bit weight on seat might help get new shock to right postion to fit back on and removal on centre stand unloaded id thought

I think I would probably go for YSS Shocks rather then Tec if your going to replace them completely! Good video.

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

I've just ordered myself some Hagon's!

@ianliddle63

Жыл бұрын

​@TheMissendenFlyer I think you will find the Hagon shocks to be far superior in every way. I have them on my T100 Bonneville and my son has them on his Enfield Interceptor. Ride quality is superb, especially when teamed up with Hagon fork springs.

@ruahinesrider

Жыл бұрын

TEC shocks are cheapos get Yss or Hagon but Yss give you more control.

@Mikethebike721

Жыл бұрын

Have to say I was not surprised when you said tec. Personally finished with them. Good luck.

❤️ the little hand ‘pointy pointy’ !

Man - tough time with this bike over the last couple years...haha - I'm sure you'll figure it out...good luck!!!!

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

Cheers! ...it's all part of the fun!!

TEC Bike Parts’ shocks have a very poor reputation. I’ve read/heard many horror stories. If I were you, I’d go for some Hagon’s, YSS, or better yet, Öhlins😊

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

Yes I think they were Tec (I'm not 100% sure but suspect that is the case) - Maybe hagon is the way to go, would likely improve the handling too.....

Put some decent shocks on it. Not TEC!

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

Yes I think you may be right......

And the shock is made in..? I have never, in my 40 years of riding, heard of an oil leaking shockabsorber. Not in those quantities. Put the OEM ones on again. Probably for the best. Enjoy the spring! Thank you mr Flyer!

On the Enfield, as others have said, get it repaired or replaced. You don't want more oil on your tyres, also it might be an MOT fail? On the Ducati (never had one), it might be just lack if use. A mate had a Honda Hornet that he didn't use much, engine sounded rough; I suggested a good long ride and to get a tank or two of fuel through it. He did that and it was as good as new, no more rough engine.

How very authentic for a retro bike to have an oil leak, and don’t forget back in the day REs were often called Real Oilfields with good reason, so its all perfectly in character. Its just marking its territory! It didn’t feel too bad because even if it is supposedly an aftermarket “upgrade” its fairly basic suspension on a fairly basic bike. Its not exactly cutting edge race spec like your Panigale or hi-tech sophisticated electronic touring kit like the Wing!

I'd have left the RE as it was in the Baker Express trim, I thought it looked great with the initial subtle mods. The GS and Goldwing are superb.

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

I always bought it to get customised, so I did! Of course you're free to do what you like with yours too Colin!

Bad luck, Andy! I’d put the OE shocks back on, so you can ride the RE at anytime. Then consider upgrading to Hagon shocks. You’ll notice a big leap in quality and ride quality. Good luck!!

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

I've just ordered myself some Hagon shocks for the bike....

Thanks Andy interesting and entertaining as always. Seriously I wouldn’t want your annual bill for running your fleet …..😊 regarding your Ducati I suspect some fresh fuel and a spirited run out will likely resolve. 👍

A new Pair of Hagon shocks will sort it out .

@stephenmundane

Жыл бұрын

Yep, even more so as they are made in England.

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

Yes I must admit fitting something half decent is quite appealing as the handlig on the bike is a bit pants.....

@thecrayondemo

Жыл бұрын

Another vote for Hagon, love mine 😊

@martiniv8924

Жыл бұрын

Had a pair on my Commando for near enough 30 years… I might change them at some point 😂

@funnyfarm6136

Жыл бұрын

I concur! I had Hagon shocks on my old Bonnie transformed the handling had Tec parts didn't impress me much.

Here's a sure way to alleviate the problem with little to no effort. Leave the bike out front overnight with the keys in the ignition. Problem solved. :)

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

An interesting solution!

@trippontwowheels

Жыл бұрын

@@TheMissendenFlyer Took me well over a minute to conjure up that plan. Nothing but quality!

@gbreslin6635

Жыл бұрын

Might take a couple of days :)

Didn’t expect it to be that amazing RE engine…after market shocks, what a surprise! Happened to me on a previous bike.

I agree about possible warranty claim if it's not too old. I certainly wouldn't keep riding it without sorting it. 🙂

Your Panigale really is a work of art.

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

It sure is!

Absolutely nothing wrong with the stock suspension on my Kawasaki W800, perfectly suited to the ride and style of the bike, but you pays your money and takes your choice.

@ricatiman

Жыл бұрын

BUT That engine shakes harder than any other in the class!

@peakrider4886

Жыл бұрын

@@ricatiman what the W800? Have you ridden one? The newer version from 2020 onwards? Its really not as bad as reported in the media. Besides the 360° firing order is the most true to classic 70’s British bikes as you can get. So expect some character and connection with the bike and the sound you get isn’t the same as bikes like the RE or Triumph with their 270° twins.

The TEC shocks I put on my Enfield did the same thing the first time I rode with them on, but it was just a few drops. I wiped them down and have never seen it do it again.

Dat pointing device!!! From now on I would demand (!) that every KZreadr shall have such a pointer if he or she intends to point out anything of interest. Lovin' it! I am just lovin' it!!!!

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

Glad you are appreciating my props!

A pool of oil underneath a Royal Enfield! That's a genuine retro experience.

It's always nice to have a good shock that can be rebuilt.

Relatively smooth road indeed!....wow I'm jealous, compared to most roads in UK the that looks like a race track!

Hello Missenden Flyer, if the seals are available then rebuild the shock. Perhaps replace the fluid in both to get a balanced oil level. Whatever you choose to do will be right.

Hello my british friend we follow you joyfully from the Dominican Republic, keep up with the good reviews! 🤝🇩🇴

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

Love your little pointer hand. I used to have 5 bikes an downsized. Used to do my head in moving 4 to get one out.

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

Yes I do wonder if having one or two would make life easier!!

As many commentators here have already suggested that you swap out the shocks, I can only add to that. The seal in the nitrogen reservoir has given up the ghost, and let the oil out. I have re-built many shocks myself, but I have a fully equipped workshop and know my way around hydraulics. Not somethig a non-technical person should attempt, as there can be very high gas pressure in the reservoir, beware!!! I have no idea what a qualified technitian would charge you to re-build those shocks (do both at the same time), or what the replacement cost will be. Might not even be worth the effort to fix them. If you were close to me, you could just pop them off and come over for a brew, and I could fix them in no time. But, Sweden is a bit far away from Missenden...

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

What a bummer!! Time for an upgrade me thinks….

Andy .... A late response here swap out the original oem shocks to prevent the Enfield becoming even more of a money pit ! The obvious issue is a failed shock seal thats possibly presented itself sooner than later given they are inverted and pressurised keep up the great work with the channel Kind Regards CC

All motorcycles like to be ridden regularly. I feel for the 899, the fuelling is telling you this. A tank of E5 and 100 miles of spirited riding will probably sort it out......

Hey Andy I’m feeling your pain dude. Had something similar happen when I got my R1150GS back on the road. Time causes issues!! Mine was front brake pipes burst so my advice is swap them out for some decent Ohlins shocks and never worry again!! Keep rocking dude and as always a fan. Except for the sofa!!! Lol. Long live the K1600’s

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

Cheers! I've actually now ordered some hagon shocks for the bike - looking forward to getting them fitted and seeing how the handling is improved....

Enjoyed that Andy 👍

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that mate!

I heard before you parked that RE up,you were doing 'Great Escape' jumps🤣🤣🤣

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

I wish!

Not sure if anyone else has mentioned it, but one of the best things to use on oil spills is cat litter, as for the suspension, stick to better makes my friend ;)

Had a similar issue with my aftermarket Öhlins shock on a previous bike. The dealer informed me that the big advantage with ôhlins were the fact that the internal could be serviced (unlike the stock shock for my Vstrom 650). The disadvantage was that it *had to* be serviced. But in your case with the custom Enfield, the service interval appears to be very short.. ;)

@lincolngould6414

Жыл бұрын

All shocks have to be serviced

@hallvardpaulsen

Жыл бұрын

@@lincolngould6414 but most of the stock shocks on middle weight bikes cannot be serviced. At least that's what I have been told. Maybe that's just a marketing plot by the makers of aftermarket shocks?

Nice cam trick with the oil check. If I get another gas bike I will try that if I don’t have a center stand.

Hello TMF , I have used Brook suspension in West Yorkshire, massive range of high quality upgrades that won't let you down!!! Hope this helps 👍

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

I’ve ordered some hagon shocks for the bike…

Very happy to have your channel recommended. I left Prestwood in 1979 aged 8 years old and I'm now in Auckland, NZ. Pretty sure Matilda's used to be the Chinese restaurant we used to go. Anyway, I'm here prompted by YT as I'm scratching my head on replacing my SR400 and also wanting to know what that jacket you've got is.

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

Actually It was a florist next to a chinese - the chinese is now a Costa Coffee next to Matildas (which I have never set foot in out of respect for Matildas!).......

@cyclingsfatsuma9808

Жыл бұрын

Look for one of MFs garage gear videos. The jacket will probably be mentioned

@sd3457

Жыл бұрын

@@TheMissendenFlyer One door out ,on an 8 year old's memory over 40+ years? I'll take that.

I'm not superstitious. But a colleague of mine claimed my Saxo VTS (bought new) was cursed. It filled with water. New tyres were punctured. Only vehicle I've had broken into, 3 times. It went on and on till I finally traded it in. Maybe you should call the Enfield, Christine!

Great bonus video. Pleasant surprise Sunday night. Where have you been what have been up to for the last month?

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

Skiing....

If you've put the bog standard e10 unleaded in the Ducati I'd try some super unleaded. That'll show if it's thevfuel or not and be a lot cheaper than getting the dealer to check it. With the money you save you'll be able to put that towardscsome new shocks for the RE

I had a shock fail and leak on my Africa Twin Adventure Sport, luckily it was a warranty issue, so went back to be replaced.

Other than dry sump engines, I believe most engines can be inspected for oil level when cold.

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

Indeed - my bad….

You really haven’t had much luck with that bike Andy 😞. But get yourself some new shocks and you are back in the game with it.

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

That's the plan! I have some Hagon's on order.....looking forward to trying them out!

Like the yellow hand on a stick…..could annoy the wife with that….must get one 😂

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

Liking your thinking!

The oil started out in the shock for a reason. If it departed the shock, then a seal has failed in the shock. Many are rebuildable in the event it doesn't get warrantied. Bear in mind that if one shock is compromised, then there is added stress and wear applied to the non-leaking shock.

I noticed that Heartland Honda in Arkansas do really nice looking trike versions of the Goldwing. Given your international adventures maybe one day you'll be on a journey near enough to stop by and give us the benefit of a TMF review?!

I’m no mechanic but I’m not sure what oil you expected to see looking in to the top of an engine case.

Hello Andy, I’m playing catch up with your videos, so I’m watching this one 5 months after the fact. I’m 67 now and have been riding bikes since the late 60s. Thanks to my Dad (ex-RR apprentice) I’ve been maintaining all my vehicles since that time. I’ve also maintained or managed maintenance on commercial aircraft for over 50 years. I’m guessing the Royal Enfield rear shock oil leak is repaired by now. From my perspective and seeing you have a stable of bikes, I probably would not have ridden the Enfield. With my luck the suspect seal would have completely failed, dumped oil over the tyre and the rest would be history 😢. Thankfully, you had good luck and the bike drove quite well. Hopefully, the vendor provided you with a pair of new shocks. For the Ducati miss-fire, contaminated petrol could well be the issue. I spend a few more cents for the gas I put in my Goldwing, all previous bikes, boat outboard engines, mowers, chainsaws and all IC engine tools, by using non-ethanol gas. I started doing this several years ago as I experienced several issues in the spring when trying to start various equipment. This resulted in me removing, dismantling the carburetors, cleaning, rebuilding with new seal kits and reinstalling. They’d run good all season, but the following spring, I was back to rebuilding carburetors. Non-Ethanol definitely prevents gumming up fuel systems, especially the injectors with EFI engines we all use today. All the Best, James.

@TheMissendenFlyer

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching James - better late than never!