That number plate looks like a Nigeria 1950's registration. Kisumu had the KD series. The rear plates were reflective yellow with black lettering
@dwansbo
4 жыл бұрын
Half width hubs are fun if you enjoy Brown trouser moments. Try descending a mountain on a series of Hairpins , two up, with a load of camping gear with smoke pouring from the hubs .I will be forever grateful to the coach driver who noticed my predicament in his rere view mirrors and allowed me to run the front wheel against the back of the bus on the straight bits, allowing the brakes to cool enough for the bends. The bike a 1947 Matchless twin which I toured the Scottish Highlands on in 1981. I religned the brakes before I left home in Dublin, they were completely worn out when got home. I have seen it done in Ireland where an early Indian Bullet would be "aged" to benefit from a lower import duty and road tax as a "vintage" machine The indicators would have been removed before inspection. Your bike looks like military issue, the paint is non standard, obviously and the wheels are from an earlier bike.A bit of scraping might tell a story. Good luck with it, it should be fun on quiet country roads, if you can find any today, that is.
@rumien1383
4 жыл бұрын
derek wansborough Did you ever get the stains out of your trousers?🍺
@srl9727
4 жыл бұрын
You should have your own "Doghouse" signature bike, a one-off among one-offs!
@MrMehdi1971
4 жыл бұрын
Hey Craig you are right looks pretty much like the 70’s Indian made bullets.
@alstone5257
4 жыл бұрын
I have to say I definitely learn from many of your outstanding fabrication techniques and can I can use them to apply to and accomplish my own original ideas, as they can only help my ideas come together better and faster. A big thank you for sharing your many years of experience.
@martybartfast
4 жыл бұрын
But, but.. what about the Ural??? I suppose that's something we'll just have to look forward to... 😀 Whatever bike you're working on will be a fascinating work of art and I really enjoy your videos even if you're working on a toaster! 👍 🏍
@JassyD
4 жыл бұрын
I am waiting for the Ural too I got my Ural 1972 M-66 in March 2020 i was hoping to pick up some tips. Got mine working after a full rewire then broke the kick-start which is a total ass to get to. kzitem.info/news/bejne/mY6cvX-Ph4GiiIY
@nicholaskemp2246
4 жыл бұрын
So good to see you looking so positive there fella. Your whole aura is shining mate (nearly as much as the orange bobber! Lol). Keep smiling, we're all behind you Craig.
@michaelrangeley1688
4 жыл бұрын
Craig is back, the brain is in overdrive again,the joy can be heard in the voice , well done you! Planning and plotting simply brilliant to see the master builder is back in his natural state and environment he is firing on all cylinders again. Good for you mate the dark clouds are just a sad memory, take care
@patudujardin7949
4 жыл бұрын
I have a Enfield India 350 bulit, same front wheel and brake and front fender, same carb and same tacho drive on rear wheel. It was original sold in the Netherlands in 1977 as new. ps I like your Enfield projects, I hope not to much mistakes in my writing, I am from Holland.
@lyndonbull3581
4 жыл бұрын
So glad to see you back and so enthusiastic about building bikes again, we all have our down periods, and to come back fighting is the best feeling in the world. Hope you keep the new project for yourself, bobber sounds good but make it different. And don’t forget to just go for a thrash on the CB1000R when the weather’s good, its the best therapy you can get riding bikes. Take care Craig.
@andrewbull3537
3 жыл бұрын
Lyndon Bull,excuse me for asking ,have you got any family members from kent ?????,because as you can see my family name is Bull !!! Coincidence or what !!???,sorry again for asking ,give me a shout with your answer.......could be related.
@deanhoare8789
4 жыл бұрын
definitely an ex indian army bike ,ears on the toolbox for padlocks and insets on rear mudguard stays for slim metal boxes ,its between 1970-1973 , villiers carb is original as is pritcol speedo , nice find
@davetomlinson8944
4 жыл бұрын
That carburettor as I remember was on the RE TURBO TWIN 1965 ..VILLIERS ENGINE 250cc 4T
@philmorrow2446
4 жыл бұрын
Aha! The little grey cells, they are firing on all one cylinder again!, bravo, mon brave! Salut!
@jimcook3448
4 жыл бұрын
Proper bitsa bike there. A bit like the cadillac in the Johnny Cash song "one peice at a time". 😂
@michaelmiller5387
4 жыл бұрын
Vid was great but what I found more interesting was how you seem to have bounced back. Nice to see you smiling again keep it up!
@MrFunkia
4 жыл бұрын
I had a 350cc Enfield India, it was labelled as such on the tank, it's reg was UAY 491S I think. It had a Villiers carb, and a very similar front mudguard although mine was chrome. Mine also had the half hub front brakes, which were completely useless and couldn't hold the bike on even a moderate slope. Mine had a full 2seater seat, which I believe was made with Dunlopillo. I should have some photos somewhere, I will have a look tomorrow.
@Wooley689
4 жыл бұрын
Comparison is pretty cool to see.
@davidslapp8321
4 жыл бұрын
Morning Craig, good to see a trio of Enfields, looking forward to seeing the build on all of them especially the new ideas with the green one
@martinrude7708
4 жыл бұрын
Very interesting to see and hear the differences of the bullets from different years and eras. My own bullet is one of the 200 that made it to Canada in 1995. Then no more came until the UCE bullet made it here. Mine is a 350 but I get the sense that most of the 200 were the 500cc version. Very fun to compare. Thank you for this.
@twostroke350
4 жыл бұрын
Interesting bike there. You'd have sworn they were redditch-era crankcases. Brass quill bolt, plain tappet cover and bolt-on breather stub. I wonder if it's got a scavenge-side pressure relief valve and return oil gallery going back to the oil tank in there? Worth checking (if only to see if it's in good order). Don't throw out the half width brake shoes even if they are worn out, they are like rocking horse poo.
@alanworth5844
4 жыл бұрын
Good on you a bike for you at last.
@bradleyalexander5821
4 жыл бұрын
Brilliant another project for the “Dog House” peanut gallery. 👍🏼 Now we’re on track. 🍀
@presstodelete1165
4 жыл бұрын
My guess would be its a bitsa, or more probably a mix of two bikes.
@stevehill4228
4 жыл бұрын
Carb is Villiers S25/B, Mudguards in India are called Bucket Guards 1963-67,rear mudguard bracket are for Saree guards.
@zicoxrodrigues4410
4 жыл бұрын
Hey Steve you've identified the mudguards correctly, they are different from the later ones and that looks like a former military motorcycle as the rear mudguard stays/sub frame was designed for military panniers also those provisions on the tool box for padlocks.
@iamthefatstig
4 жыл бұрын
Great idea to have one as a rolling-go to advert for your craft. Makes perfect sense if someone wants to see an example. Biscuit storage needs work. ;)
@paultwood5170
4 жыл бұрын
Glad to see you back at it craig,keep positive
@geoffreygreen2633
4 жыл бұрын
I love to see a man excited about a new project can't wait to see how you're ideas turn out
@charlessanborn551
4 жыл бұрын
It's definitely different but it's not different enuf to warrent a stock restore ,this one is yours ,do what you do,I'll be watching from Oregon USA.
@craigdewey4787
4 жыл бұрын
Super excited for these builds
@Eight20
4 жыл бұрын
About time you treat yourself and keep one! I'm looking forward to how this one turns out.
@motominx7507
4 жыл бұрын
It’s lovely to see such a smile on your face again
@jasonkristunas9427
4 жыл бұрын
my project is completely different to what you are doing, but watching your work gives me the enthusiasm to keep going on mine, very inspirational stuff! mines a 1983 Honda rc15 , a straight restoration .
@cigarboxpickandslide2979
4 жыл бұрын
Delighted to see you back,a great channel. Fellow biker ( Enfield) .
@valvegeek
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent luv it! :D That deep front mudguard and half drum brake, virtually identical to early BSA Bantam. Funny how diff manuf's were making virtually the same style of things.
@David_Walker16-3-51
4 жыл бұрын
Glad you are getting back into it, looking forward to the green bike build. I know you will do it justice.
@juleswells59
4 жыл бұрын
Good to see your nearly over the hump. Ktf.
@KieranTuohy
4 жыл бұрын
Love every video - I am more interested in the Ural and the Turbo Suzuki but even for bikes I'm not as into I appreciate the love and attention you give them. The orange Enfield is beautiful in fairness! If you want the bike for your own - then do a bobber as you said! Do what you want to do and enjoy it.
@acimbobby
4 жыл бұрын
great idea for the bike finnish
@samjoentess9168
4 жыл бұрын
I was thinking about the GSX and Ural,immediately you mention them.....😱 spooky..😀
@birbeck87
4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video very interesting keep going Craig your work is really great a very great talent 👍
@zicoxrodrigues4410
4 жыл бұрын
Hello Craig. You've got pretty much original motorcycle there apart form some obvious cosmetic bits, the mudguard are early Indian ones (possibly-68) , rear subframe/mudguard stays are for military panniers also the provisions to mount a padlock on the toolboxes. Make sure you check those half width hubs, just in case they are aluminum as those are something worthwhile
@paulfoster9279
4 жыл бұрын
Great to see your back to your old self looking forward to the build journey on these 2 Enfields. 👍👍
@vince007uk
4 жыл бұрын
love your bikes mate
@ksrad7508
4 жыл бұрын
Great video, your back with aplomb. All the hard work you put into your channel is much appreciated by everyone 👍
@nostrem82
4 жыл бұрын
Nice find love the colour can't wait to see where you go with it build wise
@gregphillips.1312
4 жыл бұрын
Definitely those Wheels, Hardtail with that Seat and Springer Front End ❤
@sportsmanjohn8143
4 жыл бұрын
It's your bike you do it your way. I'm sure it'll be great whatever you do.
@sjtheroadshenanigansofabri6631
4 жыл бұрын
"IF" you decide to keep it yourself, rightly so it should standout from the crowd as a rolling banner for your business However I think as you now have a huge group of followers, you should make a doggie sidecar to have Blue come to meets and greet's and Rideout's with you It would be a great story to find the history of it seems like a real oddball machine
@willtopower2158
4 жыл бұрын
Love the enthusiasm for a new project, looking forward to the progress!
@aapfootball
4 жыл бұрын
nice bike. my like for this video
@jimallen199
4 жыл бұрын
I think it's about time you did one for yourself & as you know the joy of it is it's your bike so the only person to consider is yourself.
@fiftyracer192
4 жыл бұрын
I am sure thats not an Irish plate, cool wee bike can't wait to see what you do you're a talented man
@junglie
4 жыл бұрын
The twin leading shoe on my starfire was good too , i got really good at adjusting it too in the couple of years i had it...& it never let me down once! Cracking little bike & so nice looking i once had a copper follow me 7 miles home from the local station just to have a good look at it as he'd had one the same bright orange colour.
@decab8292
4 жыл бұрын
Whatever you decide to do with it at the end of the day it will be yours. So put yourself into the build for once. Thanks for your videos.
@derekagnew5739
4 жыл бұрын
do what ever you want fella its yours
@Tellsy63
4 жыл бұрын
Nice one Craig good to see you back in your element looking forward to the 2 builds
@Psycrow11
4 жыл бұрын
Cant wait to see what you do with it!
@flyingsumo3846
4 жыл бұрын
looking forward to the next few videos Bro great stuff
@peterwall737
4 жыл бұрын
Craig I've really missed your content it's great that I found your channel I will subscribe and look forward to your videos a big thumbs up from me 😎
@stevoStevo-tx6cq
4 жыл бұрын
What ever it is I like it. Looking forward to the two builds. Cheers
@theoremmotors3554
4 жыл бұрын
Nice
@1splatts
4 жыл бұрын
its your bike craig do what you want with it regards steve
@twozup1098
4 жыл бұрын
Channel just gets better every vid. I’m at the point now I can’t wait for the next one. There’s bound to be plenty of folk in comments who know the exact age going by the frame number etc?
@alstone5257
4 жыл бұрын
the mystery is half the fun
@steveb5584
4 жыл бұрын
Love that , you have lots to be getting on with ! Good luck mate .
@fergalsimulator771
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Craig, looks very interesting I think a signature Dog house bike would be a great idea I love the orange coloured bikes as well but make sure she is a keeper. it's great to see you getting better take care mate
@andypandy955
4 жыл бұрын
Looks like you have your Mojo back Craig you look so much better. I keep bashing on about a Janus look alike but I think the engine would not suit that design. I do think you need a Dog House signature bike what about dog based on Blue same colour as blue too. Tried to watch on yer bike yesterday just not the same without you. In my humble view the best thing you ever did going it alone so much more interesting , grown up and it is visible that you are getting better behind the camera. So lets see how an ugly duckling can turn into a swan, looking forward to the series. After my recent surgery I am now back building my workshop, can't wait for it to finished.
@deniscullis8518
4 жыл бұрын
Glad to see you back matey xden
@Tatiensinandocomamor
4 жыл бұрын
wow muito belo esse projeto
@Marathon-not-Snickers
4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic - can't wait to see how they all turn out
@garrybowers2006
4 жыл бұрын
Very nice interesting bike ?take care stay safe ❤
@andyc750
4 жыл бұрын
should be an interesting build, and nothing to do with anyone else what you do with your own bike, do whatever takes your fancy and makes you smile
@mikeymike3240
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Craig, it’s a lovely wee bike, looking forward for the start up video and to see what you are going to be doing with it. Nice video. 😎👍👍👍🇬🇧
@denniselenson560
4 жыл бұрын
I hope you'll keep the color
@asmith8088
4 жыл бұрын
looking forward to the next vid
@longjammeriii3323
4 жыл бұрын
Good to see you doing okay Craig I'll put my two penn'orth in and suggest a bobber with a subtle nickel finish Harley style Springer for the front end ? Anyway take care my friend and with my best regards from Alan in south Yorkshire 👍👍🤗🤗🐕
@chrismccartney8668
4 жыл бұрын
If it Enfield India could it be issued to Indian Army or Civil Authority with extra strong carrier fitted for some reason....For radio or utility box...
@troywee4774
4 жыл бұрын
cool intro to the future of your passion mate! i think the rear light(honda?) and indicators(suzuki?)etc look 70's, just my thoughts. nice to see you back in the swing of things and looking forward to more videos! thanks for the upload mate.
@2laneblacktop943
4 жыл бұрын
NMK North Macedonia 2019 YU − 1992 MK 1992-2019 Formerly part of Yugoslavia. Known as Republic of Macedonia until 2019. From the International vehicle registration code, might help.
@danielr82
4 жыл бұрын
it's not Macedonia, - the plate is in the right format www.worldlicenseplates.com/world/EU_MACE.html - but there is no KD district en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vehicle_registration_plates_of_North_Macedonia (also not Nigeria: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vehicle_registration_plates_of_Nigeria#:~:text=The%20unique%20plate%20combination%20itself,of%20a%20map%20of%20Nigeria.)
@DaveSluggy
4 жыл бұрын
Go for it mate, it’s your bike so do what you like. If you really want to know what it’s like to be hated try going to the national rally on a diesel version.....
@Thevillageheadmaster
4 жыл бұрын
I got a 1979 model and the Speedo meter is on the back exactly like yours.Front brakes same like yours and yup brakes are terrible.
@tristanbuckoke9121
4 жыл бұрын
You need to keep this one mate .
@HepcatHarley
4 жыл бұрын
I'm sensing a very different theme for yours Craig, maybe a military theme? Spitfire? P51? or a downhome gutbucket springer? Exciting times, just guessing :)
@GuitarDan73
4 жыл бұрын
Mines gonna be military too! :)
@lscarlet2475
4 жыл бұрын
@@GuitarDan73 It's going to be gorgeous I reckon, would you mind if I contacted you about the bike if it is done by the time the 50's event I am involved with that was cancelled by Covid get's rearranged for? (probably this time next year at this point) It's a sort of part reenactment part living history event at which I am playing a Dispatch rider so would love to get some photos and speak to you about your relative who did the job? I'd love to get some photo's as well as show off Craig's work
@machiningbasics1729
4 жыл бұрын
Sure you’ll make a lovely job of it mate. Thought the same that they only made the 350 in India for the first bit and looks like an agricultural viliers carb
@borisapantelic7186
4 жыл бұрын
That seat is huuugggeee 🤣
@junglie
4 жыл бұрын
Looks like an indian plate to me that on the old enfeild btw craig.
@Marcke-tb1hb
4 жыл бұрын
Nice one Craig. I’m looking forward to see your bike take shape. I’m no on Facebook so can’t contact Craig so does anyone know what tyres and the sizes he uses? Thanks.
@charanjairam
4 жыл бұрын
Pricol is an Indian company. They make automobile meters even now
@placidwoodworks3971
4 жыл бұрын
about time you treated your self Craig looks like an interesting bike , cant wait to see what your going to do with it mate
@charleskyler1928
4 жыл бұрын
I’ve got a 70 something bike that was bodged together in India with a side car. I picked it up off the fellow that imported it, and for the life of me, it doesn’t wasn’t to down shift. Hoping to sort it out.
@Paul_Grace
4 жыл бұрын
Looks like an Indian market bike from the early 1970's.
@tommoso55
4 жыл бұрын
Craig your going to have to get you detective hat on and hunt down the history of this little bitsa.
@gavingrierson8130
4 жыл бұрын
Magic!!!
@peterbell4662
4 жыл бұрын
talk to Mick Page at Burton Bike bits .. He dealt in the things from 1978 onwards
@richardsiddon610
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Craig. Thanks for the bullet key ring. Have you ever checked out Michael Waller’s Royal Enfield projects at Brittania Motorcycles?
@cheftush
4 жыл бұрын
I really like it.
@billrandell4641
4 жыл бұрын
I agree with you..I believe it's a late 60's engine in an early 70's frame and was one of the "Gazillion" Indian Export Military/Cop bikes they shipped in bunches all over the place..They all had single shoe brakes (terrifying at speed)..I think Villiers Carb is late 60's but the Breather is what I remember, with the wierd fins and bolt on assembly..I think some of the early Military Export Bikes were offered in 500cc but that looks like a 350 to me (it will be interesting if it's a "special order" 500..with the absolutely Crap Brakes of all times (who needs stinkin brakes??)...If you did itbas a Cafe, you would need to put a Blower with Nitrous on it..LOL ..I have NEVER been able too keep one of my own builds!!!..Somebody always comes up and offers (in my mind) ridiculous money and I cave in and sell it..You look good and so does the shop!!!..Keep Wrenching!!...👍👍👍🇺🇸
@MichelineGundersen
4 жыл бұрын
nice motorbike
@ChercheusedeConnaissances
4 жыл бұрын
hi thx for sharing . new friend here
@eh74nq
4 жыл бұрын
Looks like the Indian export model, 1977-1980 (think the Villiers carb was replaced in 1981)
@geoffreyjones2000
4 жыл бұрын
Take a few drops and send it to 23 and me... I come from 70 countries
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