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**?ushk@r** · 12-09-2009, 04:59 PM

Hi Penno,

This is definitely the 4S CI Machismo. However, 25K for this is too much. My ideal deal would not be more than 15K. The engine looks pretty decent but this bike needs a major cosmetic surgery! I see that the owner has changed head lamp and handle.

Click here to know the difference between the CI and AVL: >> Link <<

Please check if the papers are complete for this bike and if you are ready in putting in money (15K - 20K more) the bike will be in good shape!

**foruamit2004** · 12-09-2009, 05:19 PM

My friend bought a used bullet 350 for 30k from a dealer. It had new tires, and bike looked not more then a year old. The dealer had done all the cosmetic changes/wiring needed.

**excalibur72** · 12-09-2009, 05:22 PM

not more than 12 thousand INR for this bike. Bringing the bike to original condition will definitely cost you around 6-8 K. So take that into consideration.

**excalibur72** · 12-09-2009, 05:24 PM

sorry forgot to add this. Not worth it. There are any number of well maintained chuggers on the road. Watch out, be patient and then get a good deal.

**jd666** · 12-09-2009, 07:48 PM

^^ agreed, but the fun of doing up and restoring a bike has its own fun. around 15-18k would be a decent price for this bike, since it looks like its just been sitting around on its bum.

you would need new tyres, wiring, lights.

Change all that has rusted, and maybe a few paint touch ups here and there.

The engine needs to be flushed completely and washed thoroughly inside out, including the gear box/ clutch etc.

Change all cables, since they wouldve gotten brittle and hard over time. accelerator, de comp, brakes etc.

Also get the brakes serviced, washed, cams lubricated.

Change all hub bearings, and sprocket bearing also.

Rear chain will be washed and cleaned with kerosene or diesel.

Cosmetic work can be done. But mechanical work first.

Im guessing in about 15k you can get this bike on the road as good as new.

**Penno** · 12-09-2009, 11:31 PM

Thank you all you guys for your suggestions. Now im feeling very much better and informed about what im buying .

I try my best to make this deal happen by next week .

**?ushk@r** · 12-09-2009, 11:44 PM

Dude, whats your location? If you are based somewhere in Southern India and want to buy a CI engine Bull, you will have many better options. Why buy this and put in money?

**Penno** · 12-10-2009, 03:26 PM

Im from Mumbai .

**Shreeni0403** · 12-10-2009, 06:29 PM

Phew !! If that is 2000 model Bullet then the owner must have treated her very badly

. That looks insane.!!

The engine might seem good from outside but you can never guess how it is from inside.

Even if you wish to buy 2nd hand and restore it, do buy a bike which is in running condition. Atleast a mechanic will be able to figure out stuff but bike like this !!!

**moeed** · 12-10-2009, 06:44 PM

^^ I agree with you buddy! A bike in running condition is anyday better than this. Plus, it has clocked 52K. I would suggest you to buy a bike from a 2nd hand dealer or try this

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**Chinmay Dangre** · 12-11-2009, 11:23 PM

Originally posted by Penno View Post

Hi guys ,

Planning to a buy a second hand Royal Enfield . I've found one in one of my friends building . Its not used for quite some time now .

Posting the pics below . I dont have much info about the bike. Just that its a year 2000 make , 52k on the odo. Don't know exactly which model it is.I beleive its a Machismo 350(not sure) .
The seller has quoted 25k for it .
Im attaching a few pics,Sry for the bad quality , Need help from you guys regarding
1. Firstly which model is it ? Is the Machismo 350 ?

2. Since RE's come with 2 types engines , CI and AVL . Which one does this bike have ? Whats the difference between the two ? Is it only the difference in the thump or any performance difference as well? Will it have the same thump as the Std 350 ?

3. Is it possible to put this back on road again ? If yes how much should it cost ?

4. And finally , Would it be worth it ?

Looking forward for your valuable suggestions guys .
Thanks .

This model may be STD delux or campus / machismo not possible coz it has squarish clutch case, don't remember well but it's CI350. but worth 12 to15K. not more than that.

**Penno** · 12-11-2009, 11:43 PM

Originally posted by Chinmay Dangre View Post

This model may be STD delux or campus / machismo not possible coz it has squarish clutch case, don't remember well but it's CI350. but worth 12 to15K. not more than that.

I compared the the pic with the one i've posted below . Just that the rubber thigh pads on the tank are missing and the pic with which i compared is a Machismo A350 , the one with AVL engine . So i believe since this is an older Machismo 350 with CI engine .

**Chinmay Dangre** · 12-12-2009, 07:19 AM

Originally posted by Penno View Post

I compared the the pic with the one i've posted below . Just that the rubber thigh pads on the tank are missing and the pic with which i compared is a Machismo A350 , the one with AVL engine . So i believe since this is an older Machismo 350 with CI engine .

Dude, i tell you one thing about machismo.

About AVL machines:-
1. Earlier it was Jaipur Production with 4 speed or 5 speed GB.
2. It was having Spaco carb.
3. The clutch case was powder coated which belongs to Jaipur production.

About CI engines:-
1. Tank was 70% chrome plated
2. with mikarb carburetor.
3. it was not having tank knee pads. (I don't remember but i think, coz this matter is just like splendor, super splendor, splendor plus....lol)
4. campus was with single color i think campus was written on the tank..(don't remmeber well)
the given pic is telling me either this is repainted long time back...or something like that..if u get one hole on the tank(each side) towards ur knee side than it is STD model coz hols are for knee pads. if u get 2 holes on the tank and near to steering and knee then this is delux model.

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