Owning a 2002 Royal Enfield Electra with 1.28 lakh km on the odo

The last fuel efficiency was 26 km/l.

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The bike has run 1,27,500 kms as of now.

• The tyres were replaced over the last couple of years as was the full exhaust set, a new seat and last week, a new battery. The chain sprocket set was replaced last year and seems to have finally set in with the chain rubbing noise reducing considerably.

• The engine runs fine, even with a pillion although it doesn't have the grunt like before. But it does fine for a relaxed ride in the city, but when I take it once a week in the peak morning hour, I have to wring its neck because of the fast-moving traffic.
• It is nearing the 21-year mark in a couple of months and I was contemplating selling it off when the overall condition is good. The main reason being that I wouldn't have the time especially when the time comes for engine work, to keep going to and fro to my mech to check on things. The second reason is the space. There are three bikes and three cars that include my father's and a fellow member's vehicles spread around the apartment building I stay. When I move out, this will be a problem. Although the sale is not something I am forcing myself to do, I may end up doing it down the line.
• On the flip side, there are many reasons that I want to keep the motorcycle with me. It has been with me since 2002, done plenty of memorable rides and I want to keep it as a bike that my daughter can use eventually and take it for shows years from now.
• This bike doesn't have much demand like the STD 350 as I figured from a couple of my mechs since it is not a CB points ignition, nor a heavy crank. But at the end of the day, it is still a CI with a 4sp gearbox which is special in itself. So I may just keep it at the end of the day if there is a option to do that.

The last fuel efficiency was 26 km/l.

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