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Simo
Simo
Makati City, Philippines

Joined: 10/03/2007

My Lifestyles:
Biker, Custom, Touring, Build-It, Ride-It, Restoration

Custom Custom "Interceptor"

Engine:
Engine is a parallel twin, 736cc. It was completely overhauled, runs very well with seemingly all the original power and torque still available. Never been measured, but at least it feels like that...
Suspension:

Original Armstrong rear shocks have been replaced by modern Hagon shocks, from UK. Front has progressive springs, works well.


Wheels & Tires:

Original rims re-conditioned, new stainless steel spokes. Metzeler tires, work well.


Body:
Locally painted, using original color codes. The frame has not been changed in any way. All the electrical wiring has been re-done, still using original alternator. Lucas magneto was re-conditioned in Finland by a Lucas specialist; he seems to be one of the very few with skills and parts in northern Europe

The ride is a Royal Enfield Interceptor, Mk1 / 1965. Very likely it is the only one in the Philippines; the rumours tell...

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Cylinder barrels

Before and after some cleaning, polishing

Cylinder heads

Before and after some cleaning, polishing

Old oily stuff inside the crankcase

As all the bolt heads were "virgin", likely the crankcase was never opened before

Cranckase cleaned, all is fine

After re-assembly, no oil leaks.

Drive side and timing side covers

Slowly but surely you can get fairly good results, not too shiny but nice

Old camshaft

Quite badly worn, both camshafts needed replacement

Valve Covers for hot rods & muscle carsAuto and Bike artKustom and Hot Rod Designhot rod, street rod
 

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