How to buy a secondhand Royal Enfield Bullet - the various models available, what to check, and problem points to look out for, plus investment potential, specifications and useful contacts.
Peter Henshaw has had an enthusiasm for anything with wheels from an early age - from bicycles to 500hp tractors. He was the editor of Motorcycle Sport & Leisure for five years before going freelance, and now contributes to a whole range of transport magazines, including MSL, TAG, A to B and Tractor, as well as The Telegraph. He's also written over 30 books, including 10 about bikes, and is an all-year-round motorcyclist who does not own a car.
Intro
1 – Is it the bike for you?
2 – Cost considerations
3 – Living with a Bullet
4 – Relative values
5 – Before you view
6 – Inspection equipment
7 – Fifteen minute evaluation
8 – Key points
9 – Serious evaluation
10 – Auctions
11 – Paperwork
12 – What's it worth?
13 – Do you really want to restore?
14 – Paint problems
15 – Problems due to lack of use
16 – The community
17 – Vital statistics