947 Royal Enfield Model J 500cc, beautifully restored, runs perfectly

Beautifully restored, nd meticulously maintained
1947 Royal Enfield Model J 500cc
Engine #: J542
Royal Enfield, ell known for producing engines, icycles and firearms (hence the motto "built like a gun, oes like a bullet") turned their hand to motorcycles way back in 1901 and, y the war, ad established themselves as one of Britain's most popular brands. The first Royal Enfield to use the Bullet name was a four-valve single announced in 1931, hile the Model G introduced in 1935, as the first of a series of new-generation motorcycles, ith fully enclosed valve gear, ertical cylinder and cast-in pushrod tunnel. Post-war, he Model G and Model J models were revived and featured a rigid rear frame and a four-speed Albion gearbox. The Model J featured telescopic forks (using two-way hydraulic damping) in place of the pre-war girder items. The 500cc engine had a bore and stroke of 84 mm by 90 mm and a 5.5:1 compression ratio, sed an Amal carburettor and Lucas magneto ignition.
The bike here is offered in excellent condition throughout, oth mechanically and cosmetically. Subject to a ground-up restoration, he bike is quite spectacular.
The engine is strong and taut and has good, esponsive power. It shifts perfectly through an excellent clutch. Brakes, uspension and all cycle parts are in excellent working order.
Cosmetically, he bike is exquisite. Purchased in the current restored condition, ittle is known of the history, ut the bike is worthy of any inspection.
Fresh from service from a local marque expert, he bike is ready to be shown at Concours events or enjoyed on a country lane.

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