What I love about my Classic Green Battle: 1- The torque 2-The sound: 3- the off road abilities 4-The kick starter 5-The simplicity. 6- Having a agile and light adventure/ touring / utility bike 7-More fun and less stressful than a Big Trail; 8- Not fast, it's true, but allowing a lazy and relaxing ride.9- Having the certainty that my purchase was/is more rational than other heavy, expensive and powerful machines for all those same purposes together. 10- The fuel consumption.
Back in college in 1990, Bullet India Ad punchline that inspired me to bring this beauty home and the beginning of an neverending Love Story 428,000 passionate km later and still going strong was - " Let the boys play with their toys, it takes a man to ride a bullet". Oh God that was it straight N sweet.
You're right about the charm of a big single. I remember me and my brother rebuilding an old AJS 500 that had lay in a pig sty for about 15 years. It was covered in s***, but we cleaned all the bits, and put it together. After much huffing and puffing, jumping up and down on the kickstart, it eventually spluttered into life. He clunked it into gear, and took it for a quick illegal test run up the road. "The clutch is slipping, it must need new plates, but it'll have to wait til pay day." he shouted above the thumping. That night we were in the pub, and my brother was idly toying with some cork beer mats on the table. "These would do to make clutch plates", he said. "it's the same stuff more or less." So we nicked four beer mats, and cut the cork to the right shape and super-glued them onto the clutch plate. That old thumper ran for months with those cork beer mat plates. Try doing that with the latest whizz-bang, hi-tech racing machinery. When you're skint, it's amazing the solutions you'll find to get on the road.
Heartfelt appraisal of this bike which I completely agree with, having had one for a few months. It’s looking like it could be the bike I’ve been looking for all these years!
That sounds fantastic. I bought a Continental Gt 4-5 years ago. I suspected that the novelty would soon wear off but it hasn't and I now find myself thinking that a Bullet might be even more fun.
I've loved the history of this company for a long time, cruising and tooling about just like your video. I want that even in my 55 year young life 😉. I had it 30 years ago on a Yamaha, and I miss it. I LOVE THE SOUND AND FEEL OF THIS VIDEO!, and I'm sold, when I can? I'm going to get me one here in America, I've done my research and I'm impressed with what I've looked at for what I'm interested in, based on testimonials like yours and the comments. Looking forward to purchasing one in the future, even with what is going on right now? I believe, once things straighten out this company is on its way to a domination of a market. Good riding and be safe, well wishes...And wish me luck, from America 👍❤
Awesome!!! Its the Thump!!! Yes it has to be No.1 on the list. Listening to it whilst you ride, brings a simile....Always!!! Lots of love from Mumbai, India
Great video! Point for point I'm with you there on the top 5 best things about this bike, I had to smile as you mentioned them, especially that you cannot do a quick in and out of the shop, because someone is bound to strike up a chat about the bike :) I have ridden quite a few different bikes, but none of them invoked the kind of interaction you have with people then a Royal Enfield :)
Great video again iRide I agree with everything you say having ridden behind Doug the sound is awesome.. but when you get to my age.. (71 years) the old lady factor becomes the "chick magnet factor" and its very true :) :)
Awesome as always IRT. I have the exact same ( 2018 version ) bike. My first and, I think, only bike. I have just got my learners and gonna work on Nigel over the long Canadian Winter. I’ve started buying camping gear to strap to him and made a few early mods by watching you and a few others. I’m Retiring early and what better way to start living than on the back of a Royal Enfield that attracts your every waking moment. Thank you I Ride for your experience and enthusiasm. Eventually I will fly Nigel over to Australia to share the experience with him starting with a Cousin who lives there. ( surprise to him ). I’ll stop in eh ??
So true tas l get the same, people flock and talk to you about there adventure on a royal enfield when they were young. Truely one remarkable machine l will never sell it because it’s really a vintage bike and people that have owed originals think l restored it great bikes
Wow what a sound!!!! Gorgeous music!!! Does are you riding with original muffler or did you've change it? If so, could you please be so kind to tell which one? I love It... My stealth black will arrive in march... Many thank's
@@iRidetas Mine is lowered but still fairly tall (I am 5ft 7). Good news, I am going to look at a Classic 500 tomorrow in Launnie. It is on Bikesales if you want to have a look. Hope it is ok. If so might see you on the road someday. Cheers.
Hey Iridetas Love your work and effort. As a personal owner a Bullet C5 which I love, how do you feel about the discontinuation of the 500 cc? Not sure how I feel...
Doesnt really worry me, i own one not buying another new one so wont affect me tbo. I think it was always going to hapoen with the 650 twins in the arena which are just a quicker, quieter, smoother more modern bike!
Hi mate love your blog. Tell me more about you piggy back ecu and other mods that you recommend. I have gone to 19 tooth sprocket and loved the difference it as made to touring OZ roads. Like you I just love these bikes and wish to I had bought one so much earlier.
I have just ordered a AEW Goldstar exhaust for my RE500. My question is Please, does the 'baffle' come out?? I will find out soon enough when it arrives. Thank you Very Much and regards.
Are you riding the Trials bike or have you changed the bars? I'm thinking of changing the bars on my Desert Storm as the Trials bars are a bit taller and makes the bike more comfortable for me..
one thing i dont like about this bike is the non possibility of changing the stock tyres with a different measure or design. they have a HIGH SPEED INDEX letter V (220 KM/H). SO THERE IS NOT MUCH TO CHOOSE BUT AVON. Such a speed index for this cruiser is CRAZY.
Ye l enjoy having people approach me and Mickey that’s what l call my bike, named it after my beloved cat Mickey he died this year after 18 great years so Mickey lives again through my military green royal enfield bike
What I love about my Classic Green Battle: 1- The torque 2-The sound: 3- the off road abilities 4-The kick starter 5-The simplicity. 6- Having a agile and light adventure/ touring / utility bike 7-More fun and less stressful than a Big Trail; 8- Not fast, it's true, but allowing a lazy and relaxing ride.9- Having the certainty that my purchase was/is more rational than other heavy, expensive and powerful machines for all those same purposes together. 10- The fuel consumption.
Some good points there mate! 👍👍😀😀
I have the exact same experience. I ride my C500 and everyone chats to me.
I ride my Harley.... NO ONE wants to even look at me. LOL.
Back in college in 1990, Bullet India Ad punchline that inspired me to bring this beauty home and the beginning of an neverending Love Story 428,000 passionate km later and still going strong was - " Let the boys play with their toys, it takes a man to ride a bullet".
Oh God that was it straight N sweet.
You're right about the charm of a big single. I remember me and my brother rebuilding an old AJS 500 that had lay in a pig sty for about 15 years. It was covered in s***, but we cleaned all the bits, and put it together. After much huffing and puffing, jumping up and down on the kickstart, it eventually spluttered into life. He clunked it into gear, and took it for a quick illegal test run up the road. "The clutch is slipping, it must need new plates, but it'll have to wait til pay day." he shouted above the thumping. That night we were in the pub, and my brother was idly toying with some cork beer mats on the table. "These would do to make clutch plates", he said. "it's the same stuff more or less." So we nicked four beer mats, and cut the cork to the right shape and super-glued them onto the clutch plate. That old thumper ran for months with those cork beer mat plates. Try doing that with the latest whizz-bang, hi-tech racing machinery. When you're skint, it's amazing the solutions you'll find to get on the road.
Awesome story! Couldnt do that with a litre bike or a GS!!! Its stories like this that make me love the nostalgia of these bikes. 😊😊😊😊 thanks mate
Heartfelt appraisal of this bike which I completely agree with, having had one for a few months. It’s looking like it could be the bike I’ve been looking for all these years!
They are such an easy bike to love, not quick but so nostalgic and fun!
That sounds fantastic. I bought a Continental Gt 4-5 years ago. I suspected that the novelty would soon wear off but it hasn't and I now find myself thinking that a Bullet might be even more fun.
Thanks mate a great bike, lots of fun factor for sure!
Subed. I can truly understand the passion this bike invokes.
Thanks for the sub and the great comments. Its an awesome motorcycle that is so much more than what the 27hp seems
I think there are way more than five things to like about that bike mate.
😊😊😊 for sure
Gorgeous bike. I could listen to it (and you) all day!
Thanks! 😀
That gorgeous idle thump at 4:06 😍😍 like a heartbeat 💗
Doug does sound good. He is very loud in real life! 😀
I've loved the history of this company for a long time, cruising and tooling about just like your video. I want that even in my 55 year young life 😉. I had it 30 years ago on a Yamaha, and I miss it. I LOVE THE SOUND AND FEEL OF THIS VIDEO!, and I'm sold, when I can? I'm going to get me one here in America, I've done my research and I'm impressed with what I've looked at for what I'm interested in, based on testimonials like yours and the comments. Looking forward to purchasing one in the future, even with what is going on right now? I believe, once things straighten out this company is on its way to a domination of a market. Good riding and be safe, well wishes...And wish me luck, from America 👍❤
The RE isnt the only bike i have but it sure is fun and easy to tootle around on! 😀
Excellent review! I am just breaking mine in and I’m simply in love for the reasons you mention - plus a few more😁
Enjoy your bike mate!
Awesome!!!
Its the Thump!!! Yes it has to be No.1 on the list. Listening to it whilst you ride, brings a simile....Always!!!
Lots of love from Mumbai, India
Thanks mate! 😀
Great sounding classic! Maybe the best on TH-cam!
Thanks mate! 😊
Great video! Point for point I'm with you there on the top 5 best things about this bike, I had to smile as you mentioned them, especially that you cannot do a quick in and out of the shop, because someone is bound to strike up a chat about the bike :) I have ridden quite a few different bikes, but none of them invoked the kind of interaction you have with people then a Royal Enfield :)
Lol the struggle is real!!! I agree ive ridden many bikes but i can really connect with this one 😊😊
Beautiful bike i love that sound as well.
Thanks mate the sound is amazing!
Great video again iRide I agree with everything you say having ridden behind Doug the sound is awesome.. but when you get to my age.. (71 years) the old lady factor becomes the "chick magnet factor" and its very true :) :)
Haha i still mostly get old blokes!!!!
Awesome as always IRT. I have the exact same ( 2018 version ) bike. My first and, I think, only bike. I have just got my learners and gonna work on Nigel over the long Canadian Winter. I’ve started buying camping gear to strap to him and made a few early mods by watching you and a few others. I’m Retiring early and what better way to start living than on the back of a Royal Enfield that attracts your every waking moment.
Thank you I Ride for your experience and enthusiasm. Eventually I will fly Nigel over to Australia to share the experience with him starting with a Cousin who lives there. ( surprise to him ). I’ll stop in eh ??
Congrats on the retirement and the present to yourself! Youll love it. Look me up if you ever get down here!
Another great trip Taz!Dug sounds great as usual!
Thanks mate! 😀👍
So true tas l get the same, people flock and talk to you about there adventure on a royal enfield when they were young. Truely one remarkable machine l will never sell it because it’s really a vintage bike and people that have owed originals think l restored it great bikes
There was a crowd around it the other day when i went in to get a gift!!! Took me ages to get on it and get going!
Great reasons, i'm sure they just scratch the surface. He definitely looks & sounds the goods.
Take care m8 : )
Thanks man, yeah its hard to put into words! 😀
Wow what a sound!!!! Gorgeous music!!! Does are you riding with original muffler or did you've change it? If so, could you please be so kind to tell which one? I love It... My stealth black will arrive in march... Many thank's
th-cam.com/video/H65j1nrUx3o/w-d-xo.html try that one mate! Enjoy your bike!
Forgot to mention in my previous comments on your (excellent) videos that one of my bikes is a DR650. We think alike.
Thanks, dr650 too big for me! Great bike though.
@@iRidetas Mine is lowered but still fairly tall (I am 5ft 7). Good news, I am going to look at a Classic 500 tomorrow in Launnie. It is on Bikesales if you want to have a look. Hope it is ok. If so might see you on the road someday. Cheers.
Bro have you fitted an aftermarket EXHAUST?..cz the sound is gorgeous man!
th-cam.com/video/H65j1nrUx3o/w-d-xo.html AEW Golstar
Love your videos 👍 have you ever done a long ride like 6 hrs highway type ride? Really thinking of purchasing one thanks. Nick
Yeah several times
@@iRidetas thanks so much was hoping you would say that
I find mate with the carberry plate etc. This is now what i call an all day bike 👍👍
Love your videos mate . I live in U.K.and so wish I didn't when I watch your videos !! What will it cruise at with the 19 front sprocket on ??
Thanks! Theres a video on that below, but in short it will sit on 120
th-cam.com/video/zuXv2lt5Foo/w-d-xo.html
nice video !!!
Thanks mate!
Hey Iridetas Love your work and effort. As a personal owner a Bullet C5 which I love, how do you feel about the discontinuation of the 500 cc? Not sure how I feel...
Doesnt really worry me, i own one not buying another new one so wont affect me tbo. I think it was always going to hapoen with the 650 twins in the arena which are just a quicker, quieter, smoother more modern bike!
Nailed it. Same loves.
Thanks Steve!
Hi mate love your blog. Tell me more about you piggy back ecu and other mods that you recommend. I have gone to 19 tooth sprocket and loved the difference it as made to touring OZ roads. Like you I just love these bikes and wish to I had bought one so much earlier.
Thanks mate! I have a playlist of 37 vids of the mods ive done that can explain them better than here in the comments, check them out! 👍👍
Really enjoy your videos - have Classic 500 myself and love it! Is that your engine management light on?!!
Thanks. Dont think so mate
@@iRidetas sorry, meant ABS light?!
Doesnt have ABS
I have just ordered a AEW Goldstar exhaust for my RE500.
My question is Please, does the 'baffle' come out?? I will find out soon enough when it arrives.
Thank you Very Much and regards.
5 great reasons and more i think.
Thanks mate, i reckon i cpuld have come up with more! 😀😀😀
Are you riding the Trials bike or have you changed the bars? I'm thinking of changing the bars on my Desert Storm as the Trials bars are a bit taller and makes the bike more comfortable for me..
Stock classic 500 bars tilted backward
one thing i dont like about this bike is the non possibility of changing the stock tyres with a different measure or design. they have a HIGH SPEED INDEX letter V (220 KM/H). SO THERE IS NOT MUCH TO CHOOSE BUT AVON. Such a speed index for this cruiser is CRAZY.
They do handle well though 😊😊😊
what about a retro HEEL AND TOE LEVER for the gear change??
Sorry mate im not into heel toe, last bike i had with one i cut it off!
❤🍻
RE brohhh💪
Ye l enjoy having people approach me and Mickey that’s what l call my bike, named it after my beloved cat Mickey he died this year after 18 great years so Mickey lives again through my military green royal enfield bike
A fitting tribute mate! 👍👍👍
Where did the bar end mirrors go?
it was shot before i put them on.
Exhaust stock?
th-cam.com/video/H65j1nrUx3o/w-d-xo.html
Is that a stock ?
?
th-cam.com/video/UiL4yMQ6G4k/w-d-xo.html
YT are smart!?....l just bought one. Yorkshire England.
Royal Enfield classic 500 it's sound like helicopter on road that why people they crezy about this bike
??
@@iRidetas probably that mean asian people addresing the thumps sounds as helicopter like sound or dug dug
Cool, i get you. Thanks