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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Original Armstrong rear shocks have been replaced by modern Hagon shocks, from UK.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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New chrome needed

Some of the parts, not so bad condition after 40 years...

New chrome shining

Some of the re-chromed parts. Fork sliders were hard chromed, not shown in the picture

Tank

Fainted paint, dents, scratches...

Tank re-conditioned

New paint and chrome for the panels. Tanks cleaned and shielded inside as well.

 

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Street Rod Parts Ready to Weld