Just couldn't resist it.... Just about finished

[Tony Raynor]

Well having never seen a royal Enfield zephyr, 2 appear just round the corner from me. One I posted on the eBay thread which didn't sell and this is the other. Looks all original and in good condition except for a chip out of the rear mudguard. Now all I need to do is sneak it in before mrs Tony asks me to walk the dogs and finds the bike in the back of the car.

 

[shadaboot27]

That is very nice!

 

[Tony Raynor]

Lol just noticed my repertoire of tools, one spanner, a pair if mole grips and the hammer must be missing. A full toolkit ;-)

 

[biggs682]

That is very nice!

certainly is

 

[Tony Raynor]

Seems to be my lucky day, seat post and stem free as a bird :-). Most of the rust on the chrome seems to be just surface so it should polish up well. I'll post some pictures once I've cleaned it.

 

[Tony Raynor]

Hers how this beauty is looking now. I've run into a little trouble on the back hub but I'll post asking for advice.

Can't wait till she's finished so I can give her a run out. The gear seems to be pretty well made with only minimal pitting to chrome. I love the capo berta bars and the crank set. Saddle is a little cracked but hey it's 50-60 years old.

 

[Saluki]

Bit of saddle soap will fix that saddle right up Actually, soak in in leather food and you never know.

Just out of interest, why do you have a hand grenade in the boot of your car?

 

[Tony Raynor]

@Saluki it's rough up north ;-)

It's really a dog toy.

 

[Tony Raynor]

Oh and a quick piccie of the polish front wheel.

 

[Spokesmann]

Great job, very attractive machine, looks like Resilion hubs...

 

[Tony Raynor]

@Spokesmann your correct Resilion hubs they are. Was surprised to see the rear was a flip flop as well so will take a fixed gear. Not sure how that works with the Benelux derallieur but hey ho. Ordered new inner and outer cables. Once I've got the rear freewheel sorted I need to sort out the derallieur and lever. Then it's a final tape up handlebars, clean and polish and test drive.

Looking at early next week to finish if all goes well.

 

[shadaboot27]

Love it! what A lovely bike.

 

[Squid lips]

Quality

 

[Spokesmann]

Great job, very attractive machine, looks like Resilion hubs...

I have the same hubs (and rear wheel config) on a 1962 Carlton Constellation Im restoring.

 

[ChrisEyles]

Nice! Love the paint job and lugwork. How does it ride?