THE PETE SNIDAL ENFIELD BULLET MANUAL


- (C) NOVEMBER, 2009


See Our Disclaimer 		Covers:
  • Standard

  • Classic

  • Military

  • Thunderbird

  • Machismo

  • Electra (and -X),

  • Lightning 535

  • AVL/Lean-Burn

Index

Forward - How This Manual Came To Be

CHAPTER 1 - FOUR STROKE ENGINE BASICS: RPM, HP AND TORQUE

CHAPTER 2 - RIDING AND OPERATION

  • - starting drill
  • - putting the machine away
  • - engaging gear and moving off
  • - gear changing: up, down
  • - halting, finding neutral, use of clutch
  • - proper use of brakes

CHAPTER 3 - BASIC DAY-TO-DAY MAINTENANCE

The Chapter

  • - Cleaning
  • - Primary Case Oil, Fork Leg Oil
  • - L ubrication: Cables, Engine and Gearbox Oils

CHAPTER 4 - BASIC DAY-TO-DAY MAINTENANCE: CHECKING AND ADJUSTMENTS

PART II - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - WORK
NORMALLY DONE BY PAID MECHANICS

Chapter 5 - GENERAL CHASSIS WORK

  • - Wheel Bearing Service

  • - Disk Brake Maintenance

    • Chapter 6 - EN GINE WORK:

    CHAPTER 7 - SUSPENSION

    CHAPTER 8 - The Primary Drive

    • Diagnosing Clutch Problems

    • Removing the Clutch

    • Removing the Alternator Rotor

    • Replacing the Alternator Rotor

      • CHAPTER 9 - GEARBOX WORK

      A. The Enfield 5-Speed

      B. The Albion 4-Speed - Bullet Military, Classic, And Deluxe

    • Exploded view of gearbox - displayed Vertically for Printing

    • Removing The Gearbox Covers

    • Complete Strip

    • Conversion Back to Right Foot Gearshift

    • Examination of Gearbox Parts

    • Gearbox Reassembly

      • CHAPTER 10 - THE CARBURETORS

    • The Bing Carburetor

    • The Amal Monobloc Carburetor

      • CHAPTER 11 - ELECTRICAL WORK

      Wiring Diagrams

      Colour Drawings

    • 2003 AC Lighting

    • 2004 Electric Start

    • Pre-'03 UK Models

    • Pre-'03 Home (Indian) Models

      • Monochrome - For Challenged Printers

      CHAPTER 12: PERFORMANCE MODIFICATIONS

      CHAPTER 13: CLEAN AIR ADDITIONS
      ........

      APPENDIX

      2. FACTORY TOOLS

      The Factory Tools

      3. PARTS BOOKS

      4. Parts Sources - Distributors

      USA


      Classic Motorworks - Your US Importer And Enfield Parts Source
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      UK


      Hitchcock's Motorcycles - Your UK Importer And Enfield Parts Source
      Connect To The Internet And Click Here

      Australia

      Royal Enfield Australia - Your Aust ralian Importer And Enfield Parts Source
      Connect To The Internet And Click Here

      5. Miscellaneous Articles


      Excerpts from The REM
      Factory Parts Book

      Excerpts: The 1959 Redditch
      Factory Parts Book

      5. Venerated Ancestors: - J and G series


      "Pi p, pip!" - Maj. Golightly
      as a lad, off to a function
      at the Berwickenhamshire
      Country Club. circa 1947
      Disclaimer
      And finally, a brief word from our solicitor: The author accepts NO responsibility, expressed or implied, for any and/or all damages to persons or property as a result of following any of the instructions laid out in this manual.

      Furthermore, no part of the contents of this manual is presented with any sponsorship in any way - of, and, with, or by any entity connected in any fashion with any Royal Enfield manufacturer, distributor, dealer, or agent worldwide, past, present, or future, nor is it intended to speak for or represent any such entity.

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