Classic Bike Guide

HAVING A BULLET IN YOUR ARMOURY

OWNING A CARBURETTOR-EQUIPPED Indian Bullet is not for the mechanically faint-hearted, but if you do have basic garage skills then Bullet ownership is likely to improve them. It does suit those who like to fettle, to fiddle and to improve their motorcycle.

The Bullet isn’t the kind of machine you can just ride and then cover it in Muc-Off and hose down until next time. Maintenance is a regular occurrence and checking nuts

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