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Originally Posted by HardDrive
I only got to ride it 15 miles before the weather moved it. Quite a bit different from the Enfield. More relaxed, cruiser style riding position. The seat height and width really tells the story between the 2 bikes. I bought it because I wanted something a bit bigger for longer highway rides. The Enfield is basically a small displacement sports bike with Brit twin styling. It will go 80mph all day on the freeway, but that is not it natural element.
I need several months of warm weather seat time to really compare them. The transmission on the Enfield is superior. Its honestly one of the best transmission I've ever driven. The T100 works fine, but it's definitely more clunky. I really hope there is something wrong with the front brakes, because if not, they are rubbish compared to the Enfield. Not nearly as much stopping power. T100 makes 20 more hp, and it is very noticeable. I really like how it makes power. Can't wait to hear it through a more open exhaust. Overall fit and finish is a bit better on the Bonney, but its not a slam dunk. And keep in mind the Bonney was nearly twice the price when new.
The 900SS....oh how I lover her, but the last year has been a saga. Not running at the moment, I think the rectify gave up the ghost. It blowing the ignition fuse as soon as it starts.
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Going through the bike with a fluid change might help with the transmission, and maybe glazed pads in the front? Just a guess. Or simply more aggressive pads. Pad changes in my 911s can make dramatic differences. Never had to on my SS, it just stopped on a dime over and over.
Any time I buy something, especially that has sat, I almost always assume the PO didn't know what they were doing so I hope new this and that will make it a great bike for you.
And good luck on the SS. That bike should never sit. I had to sell mine after doing 130 on the Mass Pike and going back down to 80 felt like walking. Knew I would kill myself soon. But I think I can try again.