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Bullet cheapskate

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I HAVE BEEN USING MY ‘MODERN’ ROYAL Enfield Bullet 2008 – last of the old-type Bullets – as a winter hack again this year. It’s ideal for the muddy Norfolk lanes, and the power output is unlikely to catch you unawares on slippery surfaces.

However, this has its cost, and as Easter approaches, the old Bullet is looking a little worse for wear. The silencer in particular has been rusting away nicely for a couple of years, even

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