Best place for the probe is inside the airbox. You can cabletie it to the air filter support - putting it there meets all the requirements. I took mine off again because it actually made no difference. I guess I got a Monday afternoon engine 😆 I recently added a Carberry plate and found that I didn't need to adjust the cam backlash, thus adding to the Monday afternoon engine theory.
I must admit I hadn’t thought of putting it inside the air box. It seems to do the trick where it is though, it’s a significant improvement. I had considered the Carberry plate but after a couple of thousand miles the vibrations dissipated to a comfortable level, or I just got used to them 🤔 Many thanks and best of luck with yours 👍🏼
If any of you guys ever have a problem with Royal Enfield parts or bikes, talk to Hitchcocks. They might be slightly more expensive than you are used to, but they are damn good when it comes to returns or after sales. I found them brilliant when I returned an exhaust last year and they replaced it, no probem. Straight forward and no messing.
Thank you! You may feel differently if your throttle is snatchy and you experience surging at low speeds. On the other hand it might not bother you and you’ll make allowances. Or maybe yours doesn’t suffer any of those symptoms. I hope you enjoy the bike as much as I do mine. All the best 👍🏼
I had no interest in bikes at all until my dad dragged me to the bike show and I see this bike . Now I want to get my bike license just so I can get this bike . It's stunning
friend greetings a question do you know if the booster plug works without the oxygen sensor? I bought an eliminator for the oxygen sensor and I have the doubt if I can use the booster plug without an oxygen sensor if it is worth it or not
Checking back in after installing the booster plug this morning - have to say a big thank you ! first ride and it was a heck of a lot smoother with way less vibrations through the bars which has always annoyed me. Its blown away all those feelings of regret at buying the 500 instead of the new 350 - wonderful ! thanks again - we must be the same vintage, I'm June 73 :)
Hi Tom, that’s really good to hear. Thanks for letting me know. I’m pleased it’s worked well for you, and you’re able to enjoy the bike more. It makes a surprising difference doesn’t it. Yep, a good year was 73. You’re a good couple of months older than me, but hang in there 🤣👍🏼
Thurally enjoyable, informative video. I'm onto my third Harley-Davidson. I've owned motorcycles/scooters including a Royal Enfield since the 1960s. I may in the not too distant future wynd down from the Softail Street Bob and will certainly be considering the new Royal Enfield 650.
Hi mate, can you advise me as I'm beginning to wonder about Hitchcock's, I have a bullet trials 500, 2020 model, so same engine as yours. I have fitted a Zard silencer but are worried it might be running to lean, bike runs great with pipe on and us running standard air filter and NGK plug. Does this gadget enrich the mixture do you know to compensate for the free flow silencer, cheers.
Hi! I’m afraid I’m not sure if it compensates for the free flow exhaust. But its role is to enrich the mixture. If you don’t suffer from any surging, snatching throttle, or spark plugs rapidly burning out, it may not be of much benefit. Sorry I can’t be more concise, but hope that helps 👍🏼
I am a indian, in india if just see any street it will have a royal Enfield running on it. I too own a Classic 350 Redditch Edition BS4. If you all are planning to buy this bike out of india make sure you are ready to face a bit small issues like cold start , no fuel indicator etc. If you don't want some problems but a EFI varient but it doesn't has the raw mechanical feel or pure Royal Enfield feel. Non EFI one are not having ABS but they have the best ride quality according to my experience
Sorry I have just seen this comment. I like the idea of an older (pre efi) but you don’t often see them for sale here. I’m very happy with this one though. A trip counter or fuel gauge would be nice. I will follow your link, thank you! All the best 👍🏼
@@bb-ballistics1706 I mentioned tompass11 in this video. He made his own too. Could be the same guy but I can’t remember where he was from. Yep, there’s a fortune to be made there 👍🏼
I have an air delete kit fitted and a lambda sensor delete kit fitted too. I also have a Hitchcocks down pipe and silencer too. I guess this is the only thing left to do :)
@@Saddlebags73 Its the air injection delete not the air box, I left that stock. I did all this from new so cant compare it to anything, but the bike does run and sound well
Good that you noticed some improvements with you BP, I'm still happy with mine. Very nice of you mention mine home made BP and even got the link in the descriptions. Thanks a lot. Best regards/Tommy.
Mine is 2019 Euro 4, so I imagine yours would be the same. If in doubt, it should be on the V5 as an e4. Hitchcocks also have a figment guide. Hope that helps 👍🏼
Nice little ride around Launceston, I don't think I need that on my Classic C5 , the only thing I get is the back fire when I have the straight through exhaust on, no problem with the long pipe.
All these problems with fuelling is created by the bureaucrats and pollution. The leanness can cause engine damage. On my carbed bikes I always took it to a dynatune and had slow running jet either drilled out or a bigger jet replaced, the difference was phenomenal esp on bt1100 twin massive piston strokes with jerky throttle, completely eliminated. They all run fine when giving it some welly. Glad this was worth it.
Yes it’s quite frustrating. I’m thinking of getting one for the Himalayan too, as no doubt that’s running too lean. I suppose they are working on the premise that we’ll all want electric bikes soon so engine longevity is less important than fuel consumption 🤦🏻♂️ Thanks Volt 👍🏼
@@Saddlebags73 my bt1100 v twin shaft drive all day comfort only 65hp but fell like a monster torque and could keep with most to 80. However, no more carbs for me. I had to strip them every 3 months due to rough running( jelly) found everywhere due to lovely fuel we have. Big job on that bike, no petcock and no carb drains. Both carbs in between v block and snorkels were cracking £180 each. So gave up even though was lovevof my life. Quite rare and always drew attention. Sensational to ride and shaft. No more oily dirty jobs😁. 2005 and swing arm and whole bike immaculate unlike newer stuff.. if carbs accessible would have kept it. Tried running on high octane fuel still did it. I knew everytime as refused to idle or idled erratically
Urgh, crap fuel is another issue. Sounds like a nightmare. A friend of mine loved his Bulldog, but I’m not sure what model he had. I must try and remember to ask him.
There are consequences for fitting things such as these it voids warranty and may potentially damage the engine especially these uce 500 which have an old engine architecture for the 1940s
@@ChronicTHCBlaze I believe not fitting one would do more harm. These bikes run excessively lean in order to comply with the regulations. The booster plug is not like a power commander, it simply richens the fuel mixture enough to eliminate the issues caused by running too lean. It would void the warranty, although it’s a reversible process. I voided mine by servicing the bike myself anyway. Thank you for watching and giving your opinion 👍🏼
just to let you know you waste your time with the tickover bit, the ECU has no learning capability, seems to be some sort of myth within the Enfield community that it does
In a closed loop efi the ecu adjusts itself according to the sensor's values...so this is what it does here they tricks the ecu to give a richer mixture making the ecu thinks that the ambient temp is colder than usual!
What was the part no from booster plug USA thanks.on the box. Hitchcock seem to use the same plug for the 535 , but it's different on booster plugs web site.
Hi , jobs a good ,n , brain surgery at its best and 1 happy man and his horse is eager to please . Do you have the same, with throttle problem on your 900RS ? as a lot of people say their 900 RS are a bit on and off . Have fun stay safe .
Hehe, thanks 😊 I’ve heard people complaining about the snatchy throttle on the RS, but it seems to vary from bike to bike. I seem to have got lucky. The only problem I had, was on one occasion, riding miles of 20mph limit, it started surging. Once back to normal speeds it was fine 👍🏼
Thanks for the show us how to clip and with having BIG hands I'm going to remove the airbox to get in there. The benefits you mentioned I had all these met when I replaced the original Mack truck size exhaust with the Hitchcock's complete PeaShooter exhaust system and wanted the Boosterplug to cancel out the occasional backfiring when going downhill.
You’re welcome! Yes it may be easier to remove the air box. Apart from the exhaust (the originals are hideous aren’t they?) I think the booster plug is the best modification I’ve made to the bike 👌🏼👍🏼
thanks for that, swapping my old 4 speeder for a classic 500 on saturday, this is now on my list. Is there anything better than fitting new upgrades, especially when they work!
Congratulations! I hope you’re as happy with it as I am with mine. It does feel good fitting new parts, and feeling the benefit. Many thanks, and all the best with your new ride 👍🏼
I installed one on my Kawasaki Vulcan 650 S several years ago. An immediate improvement, as promised! I just ordered one for my Royal Enfield Classic 500! Can't wait to feel the improvements! Booster Plug, get one now!!!
Hi Saddlebag73,just like to say thanks for the video,I finally got round to installing booster plug.Thanks to your instructions everything went smoothly.Prior to fitting had a problem with backfiring and not running well to the point of engine cutting out.Stiil only done 63 miles and was thinking of taking bike back to dealer.With booster fitted the problems went away.Thanks again and looking forward to more of your excellent vids.
I think I’ve replied to this somewhere else, but in case I haven’t, my apologies. I’m really pleased my vid helped, and your issues have been resolved. Many thanks for letting me know. Enjoy, and ride safe my friend 👍🏼
I fitted a booster plug to my BMW F650CS and it was the best investment I ever made. Not only was it much smoother but it climbed a local hill in 4th gear where I had always needed 3rd before!
Yes I’m really happy with it. It’s so much smoother and has improved the low to mid range performance. Isn’t it nice when something so easy to install, makes so much difference. In the video I said I didn’t think it was vital, but after some use I changed my mind. Thanks for watching and ride safe 👍🏼
Yeah right, first rain pah, still sub tropical ere in Torbay. But agree on the Christmas lisf. Hope Thumpolina is still going great, speak soon Warren. By fhe way keep up the great videos Saddlebags.
Hi 👋🏼 The mirrors were incredibly easy to fit. They come with an expanding bung which goes inside the bar, but the Classic has nuts welded in the bars. Simply remove the bungs from the mirrors and bolt them on. You could remove the bar end weights or leave them in place. If you leave the weights on, ideally you’d want Allen bolts 10mm longer, although I have used the originals. Hitchcocks sell blanking screws for the standard mounting holes. Hope that helps 👍🏼
I have a trials rep, euro 4, the only prob I have is on off throttle, no surging, looks like I may have to get one! Thanks for the video, been unable to source the top secret flying mod though 😀
It’s smoothed things out nicely 👍🏼 Do make sure it fits your model first. The flying mod, ha yea that’s a tough one to find, I got lucky 😊 Thanks for the watch, and take care 👍🏼
Very interesting video. My new Royal Enfield classic 500 just arrived home a few days ago and according to the dealer (and my research) it was the last classic 500 in all Spain so I feel really fortunate. I’m a newcomer to motorcycling so your videos are helping me a lot to understand how to maintain and modify the motorcycle. I noticed the tool kit that’s included with the motorcycle is quit limited and I’m already going to have to buy a few more tools just to be able to remove the back seat. It would be greatly appreciated if you could make a video or list of all the tools anyone will ever need to disassemble and reassemble his classic 500, I’m sure many subscribers would find this useful.
Hi! |First, congratulations on the new bike. You are lucky to find one at this point in time. And especially lucky to have the last one. Welcome to the 'Royal' family. As motorcycle tool kits go these days, the one that comes with the Classic is actually quite comprehensive. My z900rs came with a screw driver. I kid you not. I would consider doing a video on tools, but in all honesty, that's an awful lot to cover. Most routine things can be carried out with a ratchet, socket set and extension bar, a set of spanners and screw drivers. You may need specialist tools if for example, you wanted to fit a Carbery vibration reduction plate. But other than that, basic tools should suffice. Is Spanish your first language? Many thanks for your comment.
@@Saddlebags73 Spanish is my first language yes, but i studied at a British school at Spain from when i was 6 until i was 18 years old. Today i bought the ratchet, socket set and extension bar which i did not have and some more spanners, thanks for the advise.
Thank you and thanks for commenting, good to know it wasn’t my imagination. I’ve only had a short ride so far but it seems to have smoothed it out brilliantly 👍🏼
Thank you. I don’t think it would be considered a fault. Just a characteristic brought about by the measures taken to meet emission regulations. Which is what finally brought the 500 to the end of its production.
You mad-lad - going for a test drive in the wet! I've was looking into one for my bike, to stop the rare but enormous backfires I get with my pipes. Hope your's works as it should, since there is sound reason behind using them, and they can easily be disconnected for MOT purposes (given a long enough screwdriver!). Some nice road-level footage and close-up work too. Ride safe!
I don’t know what I was thinking taking Ernie out on a wet road 😞 at least there is no salt out there yet. The booster plug seems to work a treat. I don’t see any need to disconnect it for the MOT. Am I missing something? Thanks mate, I’m trying different angles, to see what works and what doesn’t 👍🏼
@@Saddlebags73 I watched the video from Tompass11 - I can't believe it! Thanks for sharing that one. I assumed the emissions would be greater at idle, if the device is as simple as Tompass11 makes it seem: I had thought the device only changes the mixture on revs, but if it's just fooling the temp sensor into a lower reading, then perhaps that would affect the idle mixture too??? All this makes me want to go and do a bit more research! (i.e. could I get away with just adding a resistor to the existing temp sensor for the same effect?, etc....) I didn't mean to startle you with any false info!
good upgrade,,, am not a fan of brit style bikes ,, but that sounds nice,, to make it run sweet is well worth the money...going the power route tune up on that type of engine is a no no, that commander nonsense will do more harm than good.. i dont mind being proved wrong ;;; if anybody has a specimen done,, good camera footage as usual..
iRidetas heavily modified his Classic 500. Power commander etc. Sounds great, and appears to go well. How that would affect it long term, is anyone’s guess. I love what he’s done to his so I’m not taking anything away from his efforts when I say this, but in my mind, if you feel you have to go that far to improve things, you probably bought the wrong bike. Having said that, he buys his bikes with the intention of modifying and upgrading, and does it well in my opinion. Many thanks as always my friend. All the best 👍🏼
good on him for having what he wants ,, but a long stroke engine with high piston speed and a low [ish ] compression ratio and small valves is made for low end soft power ,, but once again there is always room for trying out stuff,,, for similar money a scr900 or enfield 650 is the easy option . my comments are for fun ,so please correct me if i start to get too serious.
@@Saddlebags73 It's very simple. Airbox disconnected,filter connection to booster and it's done. I have to say it makes bugger all difference in the end.
Thanks for the video, good content. I've just brought a classic 500, on its way from India to NZ as we speak. Really looking forward to getting it. Tell me, is that the stock muffler on yours in this video? Cheers mate.
Thank you! Congratulations, I’m sure you’ll love it. Out of all the bikes I currently own, and in fact all the bikes I’ve ever owned, this one gives me the biggest grin. It’s a Hitchcocks slip on, on the original header. Hitchcocks are a British company. The original silencer was way too long, way too quiet, and way too heavy. It was expensive but great quality. There are cheaper alternatives. iRidetas, another youtuber in Tasmania has one but I can’t recall the name of it. Should be easy to find if you search his channel. Best of luck and enjoy!
Thanks so much for the reply. Yeah as soon as I clapped eyes on the 500 sitting in a friend's Enfield dealership, I just had to own one. My trouble was choosing the color 😆 I went with battle green, it was the rims and hubs in the green that did it. Love the sound they put out with a different silencer on them. I follow iridetaz too. I'll definitely be putting a better muffler on at some stage. I've actually learned heaps about the bikes on the tube, it's bloody brilliant. Thanks again mate.
You’re very welcome. They look great in battle green. In fact I don’t think there is a wrong choice. They all look good 😊 I’ve also learnt a lot through TH-cam. Excellent source of information 👍🏼 Take care out there!
@@laurentvenet2758 thank you! It has been tucked away in the garage for a few weeks now, oiled, polished and covered. Waiting for cleaner dryer roads 😊
Hi Saddlebags 73,great mod and the video very good.Just bought the Classic 500 and would like to ask you a couple of questions. My Classic came with a pillion seat,did you take yours off? And secondly could you please let me know the part number of the booster.I got my Classic last month and haven’t actually ridden it yet due to lockdown.Before delivery I asked the dealer to fit the Hitchcock silencer and pipes and I’m really pleased with the sound and can’t wait for lockdown to end and get the bike run in.Thanks again for the video.
Hi, thank you. Yes I removed the pillion seat. I don’t take passengers on this bike, and I think it looks better without it. The part no. for the booster plug (for this model) is 92120/1. I hope that helps. Congratulations on your purchase. I hope you get as much pleasure from yours, as I do mine. And hopefully that will be soon. All the best 👍🏼
Thank you for your reply,will order today.Your video will be used to fit it.You are probably right about the seat,I may remove it.Thanks again,looking forward to your next video.
@@whenden glad to help. It was quite difficult to film the installation so I’m not sure how helpful it is. You want to feed everything in from under the seat. I think it’s fairly self explanatory once you get started. Best of luck 👍🏼
Hi Saddlebag73,just like to say thanks for the video,I finally got round to installing booster plug.Thanks to your instructions everything went smoothly.Prior to fitting had a problem with backfiring and not running well to the point of engine cutting out.Stiil only done 63 miles and was thinking of taking bike back to dealer.With booster fitted the problems went away.Thanks again and looking forward to more of your excellent vids.
@@whenden thanks for getting in touch again. I’m really pleased someone found it helpful, and delighted that it’s resolved the issues. It’s very frustrating when things done run right isn’t it. Another thing I’d recommend (when you’ve run it in) is an iridium plug. I put one in recently and it’s going better for it. Costs about a tenner and takes 2 minutes to fit. It’s an NGK BPR6EIX if you decide to try it. Thanks again for updating me. Really good to hear. All the best, enjoy and be safe.
No, it sounds like I got lucky with the z. It seems to vary bike to bike. The throttle maybe just a little snatchy but not excessive. It did start surging when I was stuck in a 20 limit for mile after mile once. I might look into an ecu flash, which is supposed to solve all issues including high temp reading.
@@royohalloran635 I like the w800’s. I haven’t ridden one yet but may have the opportunity soon. Down on power compared to the z900rs, but ample I should think.
@@stanleylawson9015 oh nice! Do keep me updated. As upgrades go, I don’t think there is anything vital. They’re pretty good out of the box. I’m really pleased with the booster plug though, and the exhaust but that’s just a personal preference thing.
@@stanleylawson9015 I have indeed. Running in at the moment, but having to limit the mileage as I can’t get the first service done until the end of the month.
Best place for the probe is inside the airbox. You can cabletie it to the air filter support - putting it there meets all the requirements. I took mine off again because it actually made no difference. I guess I got a Monday afternoon engine 😆 I recently added a Carberry plate and found that I didn't need to adjust the cam backlash, thus adding to the Monday afternoon engine theory.
I must admit I hadn’t thought of putting it inside the air box. It seems to do the trick where it is though, it’s a significant improvement. I had considered the Carberry plate but after a couple of thousand miles the vibrations dissipated to a comfortable level, or I just got used to them 🤔
Many thanks and best of luck with yours 👍🏼
Must admit I was slightly worried when you said you had to go in from the rear with your long tool!
🤣 This won’t hurt a bit 🙈
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If any of you guys ever have a problem with Royal Enfield parts or bikes, talk to Hitchcocks. They might be slightly more expensive than you are used to, but they are damn good when it comes to returns or after sales. I found them brilliant when I returned an exhaust last year and they replaced it, no probem. Straight forward and no messing.
Yes, I’ve had excellent service from Hitchcocks. The staff are knowledgable and helpful 👍🏼
I’m about to get one and I’ll keep the original everything.Isn’t that the point of this bike? Great content
Thank you! You may feel differently if your throttle is snatchy and you experience surging at low speeds. On the other hand it might not bother you and you’ll make allowances. Or maybe yours doesn’t suffer any of those symptoms. I hope you enjoy the bike as much as I do mine. All the best 👍🏼
Great info info/install video buddy and nice to see a honest ride review afterwards 👍
I had no interest in bikes at all until my dad dragged me to the bike show and I see this bike . Now I want to get my bike license just so I can get this bike . It's stunning
Thank you. Yes the Classic has so much character, I’m smitten with it. It would make a great first bike too.
Be nice to have a brief update in a couple of weeks when you've put a few miles on the clock. Keep up the good work!
I’ll try and do that, assuming we get some reasonable weather.
Many thanks 🙏🏻
classic 500 chrome is the most beautiful modern classic bike ever
I have to agree 😊 thank you 👍🏼
friend greetings a question do you know if the booster plug works without the oxygen sensor? I bought an eliminator for the oxygen sensor and I have the doubt if I can use the booster plug without an oxygen sensor if it is worth it or not
I am very sorry. I don’t know the answer to that. I’m sure if you contact Hitchcock’s, they’ll know. They are generally really helpful.
Checking back in after installing the booster plug this morning - have to say a big thank you ! first ride and it was a heck of a lot smoother with way less vibrations through the bars which has always annoyed me. Its blown away all those feelings of regret at buying the 500 instead of the new 350 - wonderful ! thanks again - we must be the same vintage, I'm June 73 :)
Hi Tom, that’s really good to hear. Thanks for letting me know. I’m pleased it’s worked well for you, and you’re able to enjoy the bike more. It makes a surprising difference doesn’t it.
Yep, a good year was 73. You’re a good couple of months older than me, but hang in there 🤣👍🏼
Thurally enjoyable, informative video. I'm onto my third Harley-Davidson. I've owned motorcycles/scooters including a Royal Enfield since the 1960s.
I may in the not too distant future wynd down from the Softail Street Bob and will certainly be considering the new Royal Enfield 650.
Many thanks indeed!
Interceptor or GT, both lovely bikes, great value for money too 👍🏼
Hi mate, can you advise me as I'm beginning to wonder about Hitchcock's, I have a bullet trials 500, 2020 model, so same engine as yours. I have fitted a Zard silencer but are worried it might be running to lean, bike runs great with pipe on and us running standard air filter and NGK plug. Does this gadget enrich the mixture do you know to compensate for the free flow silencer, cheers.
Hi! I’m afraid I’m not sure if it compensates for the free flow exhaust. But its role is to enrich the mixture. If you don’t suffer from any surging, snatching throttle, or spark plugs rapidly burning out, it may not be of much benefit. Sorry I can’t be more concise, but hope that helps 👍🏼
@@Saddlebags73 cheers 👍
I am a indian, in india if just see any street it will have a royal Enfield running on it. I too own a Classic 350 Redditch Edition BS4. If you all are planning to buy this bike out of india make sure you are ready to face a bit small issues like cold start , no fuel indicator etc. If you don't want some problems but a EFI varient but it doesn't has the raw mechanical feel or pure Royal Enfield feel. Non EFI one are not having ABS but they have the best ride quality according to my experience
I too uploaded a exhaust sound video if you want to see .
Exhaust name : Goldstar
th-cam.com/video/CUSwucUegFo/w-d-xo.html
Sorry I have just seen this comment. I like the idea of an older (pre efi) but you don’t often see them for sale here. I’m very happy with this one though. A trip counter or fuel gauge would be nice.
I will follow your link, thank you! All the best 👍🏼
that town looks awesome!'
Launceston, Cornwall. It’s a very interesting place. Thanks for watching 👍🏼
My response when I seen the price. £137.99!!! HOW FU*K**G MUCH?!? JESUS it's a sensor on a bit of wire with a connector 🤣
We’ll be paying that for a loaf of bread soon, the way things are going.
You could always have a crack at making your own. That’s beyond me 🤪
@@Saddlebags73 a polish guy on TH-cam has done. Only cost him like €6. Said he is too lazy to sell them. Missed opportunity I think.
@@bb-ballistics1706 I mentioned tompass11 in this video. He made his own too. Could be the same guy but I can’t remember where he was from. Yep, there’s a fortune to be made there 👍🏼
I have an air delete kit fitted and a lambda sensor delete kit fitted too. I also have a Hitchcocks down pipe and silencer too. I guess this is the only thing left to do :)
Nice! Did you notice a difference after the air box delete? I’ve considered doing that myself.
@@Saddlebags73 Its the air injection delete not the air box, I left that stock. I did all this from new so cant compare it to anything, but the bike does run and sound well
@@RichardsModellingAdventures ah ok, no worries. Thank you 👍🏼
Good that you noticed some improvements with you BP, I'm still happy with mine.
Very nice of you mention mine home made BP and even got the link in the descriptions. Thanks a lot. Best regards/Tommy.
Thank you! Yes is certainly an improvement. And you’re very welcome. All the best!
Good work Saddle, always good to tune a bike to how you want it.
Thanks ER! Yea happy with this little upgrade 👍🏼
Does this work on the 2018 model. I don't know if that's a euro 4 or euro 5 bike.
Mine is 2019 Euro 4, so I imagine yours would be the same. If in doubt, it should be on the V5 as an e4. Hitchcocks also have a figment guide. Hope that helps 👍🏼
@@Saddlebags73 perfect cheers. About to get my second Enfield tomorrow. Regretted selling my first classic
@@bb-ballistics1706 Ah enjoy! I can’t imagine being parted from mine. All the best 👍🏼
Nice little ride around Launceston, I don't think I need that on my Classic C5 , the only thing I get is the back fire when I have the straight through exhaust on, no problem with the long pipe.
Cheers Dozer. I wouldn’t call it a necessity, but mine definitely benefited from it. Sadly I don’t get any pops or bangs 🤷🏻♂️
nice, a more budget option than the power commander or powertronic! they work great on the triumph!
Many thanks mate! Yea much cheaper option. No power increase but smooths things out nicely 👍🏼
All these problems with fuelling is created by the bureaucrats and pollution. The leanness can cause engine damage. On my carbed bikes I always took it to a dynatune and had slow running jet either drilled out or a bigger jet replaced, the difference was phenomenal esp on bt1100 twin massive piston strokes with jerky throttle, completely eliminated. They all run fine when giving it some welly. Glad this was worth it.
Yes it’s quite frustrating. I’m thinking of getting one for the Himalayan too, as no doubt that’s running too lean. I suppose they are working on the premise that we’ll all want electric bikes soon so engine longevity is less important than fuel consumption 🤦🏻♂️
Thanks Volt 👍🏼
PS. I do love a big V-twin 👌🏼
@@Saddlebags73 my bt1100 v twin shaft drive all day comfort only 65hp but fell like a monster torque and could keep with most to 80. However, no more carbs for me. I had to strip them every 3 months due to rough running( jelly) found everywhere due to lovely fuel we have. Big job on that bike, no petcock and no carb drains. Both carbs in between v block and snorkels were cracking £180 each. So gave up even though was lovevof my life. Quite rare and always drew attention. Sensational to ride and shaft. No more oily dirty jobs😁. 2005 and swing arm and whole bike immaculate unlike newer stuff.. if carbs accessible would have kept it. Tried running on high octane fuel still did it. I knew everytime as refused to idle or idled erratically
Urgh, crap fuel is another issue. Sounds like a nightmare. A friend of mine loved his Bulldog, but I’m not sure what model he had. I must try and remember to ask him.
There are consequences for fitting things such as these it voids warranty and may potentially damage the engine especially these uce 500 which have an old engine architecture for the 1940s
@@ChronicTHCBlaze I believe not fitting one would do more harm. These bikes run excessively lean in order to comply with the regulations. The booster plug is not like a power commander, it simply richens the fuel mixture enough to eliminate the issues caused by running too lean.
It would void the warranty, although it’s a reversible process. I voided mine by servicing the bike myself anyway.
Thank you for watching and giving your opinion 👍🏼
Thank you for the good video
It was fun driving down the street in your country,,~ From South Korea
Thank you very much Drifter 🙂👍🏼
just to let you know you waste your time with the tickover bit, the ECU has no learning capability, seems to be some sort of myth within the Enfield community that it does
Ah ok. Maybe that’s why the instructions didn’t suggest doing it. Either way, it’s made a pleasant difference. Thanks Andy 👍🏼
In a closed loop efi the ecu adjusts itself according to the sensor's values...so this is what it does here they tricks the ecu to give a richer mixture making the ecu thinks that the ambient temp is colder than usual!
What was the part no from booster plug USA thanks.on the box.
Hitchcock seem to use the same plug for the 535 , but it's different on booster plugs web site.
Hi.
I can only tell you the part no. I used from Hitchcocks.
92120/1
I hope that helps.
Yep, Booster Plugs work!
I fitted one on my little Yamaha WR250R and it smoothed out everything just as you describe.
Money well spent in my opinion. Subtle changes that make a big difference 👍🏼
Great mod. But how do we get Hitchcockmotorcycle spars and accessories without tax.? 😄
Unfortunately, there’s no way around that 😏🤷🏻♂️
Hi , jobs a good ,n , brain surgery at its best and 1 happy man and his horse is eager to please . Do you have the same, with throttle problem on your 900RS ? as a lot of people say their 900 RS are a bit on and off . Have fun stay safe .
Hehe, thanks 😊
I’ve heard people complaining about the snatchy throttle on the RS, but it seems to vary from bike to bike. I seem to have got lucky. The only problem I had, was on one occasion, riding miles of 20mph limit, it started surging. Once back to normal speeds it was fine 👍🏼
Thanks for the show us how to clip and with having BIG hands I'm going to remove the airbox to get in there.
The benefits you mentioned I had all these met when I replaced the original Mack truck size exhaust with the Hitchcock's complete PeaShooter exhaust system and wanted the Boosterplug to cancel out the occasional backfiring when going downhill.
You’re welcome! Yes it may be easier to remove the air box.
Apart from the exhaust (the originals are hideous aren’t they?) I think the booster plug is the best modification I’ve made to the bike 👌🏼👍🏼
thanks for that, swapping my old 4 speeder for a classic 500 on saturday, this is now on my list. Is there anything better than fitting new upgrades, especially when they work!
Congratulations! I hope you’re as happy with it as I am with mine. It does feel good fitting new parts, and feeling the benefit.
Many thanks, and all the best with your new ride 👍🏼
Good video, beautiful sun after rain. I didn't know this plug, i go to study and think. Thanks for sharing. Greetings!
Hello again 😊
Many thanks. I have only had a short ride with the booster plug so far. But it seems to have made it a lot smoother 👍🏼
Loved this, it’s a small price to pay to get rid of surging and to get a smoother ride. I don’t miss the rain though fella, safe riding 🤩🤩🤩🤩
Money well spent me thinks.
Yea blimmin weather. At least there’s no salt on the roads yet.
Many thanks! Take care out there 👍🏼
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Beautiful bike, and I still love that sound! I'm glad it was worth the time, effort, and money!! Stay well!
Thank you Motoramblings! Yes it’s a worthwhile upgrade 👍🏼 take care over there!
In india we all think that RE's sound is loved only in india. Out of india its harley davidson.thanks for loving our indian bike
I installed one on my Kawasaki Vulcan 650 S several years ago. An immediate improvement, as promised! I just ordered one for my Royal Enfield Classic 500! Can't wait to feel the improvements! Booster Plug, get one now!!!
Yes I was surprised by the difference. I wondered if it was a bit of a gimmick, but was pleasantly surprised.
Thanks my friend 👍🏼
Hi Saddlebag73,just like to say thanks for the video,I finally got round to installing booster plug.Thanks to your instructions everything went smoothly.Prior to fitting had a problem with backfiring and not running well to the point of engine cutting out.Stiil only done 63 miles and was thinking of taking bike back to dealer.With booster fitted the problems went away.Thanks again and looking forward to more of your excellent vids.
I think I’ve replied to this somewhere else, but in case I haven’t, my apologies.
I’m really pleased my vid helped, and your issues have been resolved. Many thanks for letting me know.
Enjoy, and ride safe my friend 👍🏼
I fitted a booster plug to my BMW F650CS and it was the best investment I ever made. Not only was it much smoother but it climbed a local hill in 4th gear where I had always needed 3rd before!
Yes I’m really happy with it. It’s so much smoother and has improved the low to mid range performance. Isn’t it nice when something so easy to install, makes so much difference. In the video I said I didn’t think it was vital, but after some use I changed my mind.
Thanks for watching and ride safe 👍🏼
Guess whats going on my Christmas list?
We should point out to them Devon boys,that's the first rain we've had for 18 months!
Yeah right, first rain pah, still sub tropical ere in Torbay. But agree on the Christmas lisf. Hope Thumpolina is still going great, speak soon Warren. By fhe way keep up the great videos Saddlebags.
I try not to rub it in 🤣
Money well spent me thinks 👍🏼
@@2e0pdl Many thanks 🙏🏻 😊
Such a lovely bike, thanks for the videos. I wonder if the 350 in Chrome will look the same as yours?
Thank you for that! I imagine it would be almost identical. Let’s hope so anyway 👍🏼
Great video mate👏
Thank you for sharing😁
Thanks to you for watching 🙂👍🏼
"This is quite easy to fit, if you have the hands of a spider monkey"
Lmao
great intro!
Thank you 🙏🏻🙂👍🏼
After digging the youtube search found some good content on the Classic 500 mate! ❤️
Ah thank you for saying so. I’m glad you find it enjoyable/useful 👍🏼😊
How easy was it to fit those fantastic mirrors and what do you use to block the old mirror mounts???
Hi 👋🏼
The mirrors were incredibly easy to fit. They come with an expanding bung which goes inside the bar, but the Classic has nuts welded in the bars. Simply remove the bungs from the mirrors and bolt them on. You could remove the bar end weights or leave them in place. If you leave the weights on, ideally you’d want Allen bolts 10mm longer, although I have used the originals.
Hitchcocks sell blanking screws for the standard mounting holes.
Hope that helps 👍🏼
I have a trials rep, euro 4, the only prob I have is on off throttle, no surging, looks like I may have to get one! Thanks for the video, been unable to source the top secret flying mod though 😀
It’s smoothed things out nicely 👍🏼
Do make sure it fits your model first.
The flying mod, ha yea that’s a tough one to find, I got lucky 😊
Thanks for the watch, and take care 👍🏼
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Very interesting video. My new Royal Enfield classic 500 just arrived home a few days ago and according to the dealer (and my research) it was the last classic 500 in all Spain so I feel really fortunate. I’m a newcomer to motorcycling so your videos are helping me a lot to understand how to maintain and modify the motorcycle. I noticed the tool kit that’s included with the motorcycle is quit limited and I’m already going to have to buy a few more tools just to be able to remove the back seat. It would be greatly appreciated if you could make a video or list of all the tools anyone will ever need to disassemble and reassemble his classic 500, I’m sure many subscribers would find this useful.
Hi! |First, congratulations on the new bike. You are lucky to find one at this point in time. And especially lucky to have the last one. Welcome to the 'Royal' family.
As motorcycle tool kits go these days, the one that comes with the Classic is actually quite comprehensive. My z900rs came with a screw driver. I kid you not.
I would consider doing a video on tools, but in all honesty, that's an awful lot to cover. Most routine things can be carried out with a ratchet, socket set and extension bar, a set of spanners and screw drivers. You may need specialist tools if for example, you wanted to fit a Carbery vibration reduction plate. But other than that, basic tools should suffice.
Is Spanish your first language?
Many thanks for your comment.
@@Saddlebags73 Spanish is my first language yes, but i studied at a British school at Spain from when i was 6 until i was 18 years old. Today i bought the ratchet, socket set and extension bar which i did not have and some more spanners, thanks for the advise.
@@hugo8851 that explains why your English is amazing. I wish my Spanish was half as good 👍🏼
@@Saddlebags73 Thanks for welcoming me to the “Royal” family, i will do better than Meghan Markle (not that that is too hard).
@@hugo8851 🤣 👍🏼
Great video, mate. You got exactly the same results I have with the booster plug on my Classic 500 (Euro4). I would never go back either.
Thank you and thanks for commenting, good to know it wasn’t my imagination.
I’ve only had a short ride so far but it seems to have smoothed it out brilliantly 👍🏼
Great video lovely bike stay safe looking forward to next one 🇬🇧👍🏻
Thank you mate! Take care out there 👍🏼
Thumbs up man did not know you were such a good mechanic take care brother catch you later
Thanks MrG! I’m no mechanic, certainly no auto technician, but I’ll tackle simple tasks. Take care out there! 👍🏼
Royal Enfield is love ❤️
It really is ❤️👍🏼😊
@@Saddlebags73 ❤️😊
Nice
Thank you! 👍🏼
Hi nice video but if you had surging etc why can't it be done under a recall
Thank you. I don’t think it would be considered a fault. Just a characteristic brought about by the measures taken to meet emission regulations. Which is what finally brought the 500 to the end of its production.
You mad-lad - going for a test drive in the wet! I've was looking into one for my bike, to stop the rare but enormous backfires I get with my pipes. Hope your's works as it should, since there is sound reason behind using them, and they can easily be disconnected for MOT purposes (given a long enough screwdriver!). Some nice road-level footage and close-up work too. Ride safe!
I don’t know what I was thinking taking Ernie out on a wet road 😞 at least there is no salt out there yet.
The booster plug seems to work a treat. I don’t see any need to disconnect it for the MOT. Am I missing something?
Thanks mate, I’m trying different angles, to see what works and what doesn’t 👍🏼
@@Saddlebags73 I watched the video from Tompass11 - I can't believe it! Thanks for sharing that one. I assumed the emissions would be greater at idle, if the device is as simple as Tompass11 makes it seem: I had thought the device only changes the mixture on revs, but if it's just fooling the temp sensor into a lower reading, then perhaps that would affect the idle mixture too??? All this makes me want to go and do a bit more research! (i.e. could I get away with just adding a resistor to the existing temp sensor for the same effect?, etc....) I didn't mean to startle you with any false info!
@@MichaelDisney research and electronics...in your element eh 😉
good upgrade,,, am not a fan of brit style bikes ,, but that sounds nice,, to make it run sweet is well worth the money...going the power route tune up on that type of engine is a no no, that commander nonsense will do more harm than good.. i dont mind being proved wrong ;;; if anybody has a specimen done,, good camera footage as usual..
iRidetas heavily modified his Classic 500. Power commander etc. Sounds great, and appears to go well. How that would affect it long term, is anyone’s guess. I love what he’s done to his so I’m not taking anything away from his efforts when I say this, but in my mind, if you feel you have to go that far to improve things, you probably bought the wrong bike. Having said that, he buys his bikes with the intention of modifying and upgrading, and does it well in my opinion.
Many thanks as always my friend. All the best 👍🏼
good on him for having what he wants ,, but a long stroke engine with high piston speed and a low [ish ] compression ratio and small valves is made for low end soft power ,, but once again there is always room for trying out stuff,,, for similar money a scr900 or enfield 650 is the easy option . my comments are for fun ,so please correct me if i start to get too serious.
@@simongilbert2704 you carry on! I like your comments 😊 and you’re actually making sense 👍🏼
Thanks for the recommendation. Just fitted mine and glad I did. Steve, Lifton, Tribute Black.
Thanks Steve. Glad you found it useful. Hope you’re enjoying that beautiful bike 👍🏼
@@Saddlebags73 Enjoying it immensely, never had this style of bike before but I'm so glad I bought it after nearly going for the Interceptor.
So much character eh. I considered an Interceptor too. I really like my friends GT650, but wouldn’t trade the 500 for one.
Thanks for that very useful info.
Simple question does the air box come off to access the plug coupling ?
Cheers
You’re welcome! I left the air box in place. A little fiddly but manageable 👍🏼
@@Saddlebags73 It's very simple. Airbox disconnected,filter connection to booster and it's done. I have to say it makes bugger all difference in the end.
My lovely Enfield runs anyway.
Beautiful ❤️
Simple mod !!
Many thanks. Yes simple and effective 👍🏼
Thanks for the video, good content.
I've just brought a classic 500, on its way from India to NZ as we speak.
Really looking forward to getting it.
Tell me, is that the stock muffler on yours in this video?
Cheers mate.
Thank you! Congratulations, I’m sure you’ll love it. Out of all the bikes I currently own, and in fact all the bikes I’ve ever owned, this one gives me the biggest grin.
It’s a Hitchcocks slip on, on the original header. Hitchcocks are a British company. The original silencer was way too long, way too quiet, and way too heavy.
It was expensive but great quality. There are cheaper alternatives. iRidetas, another youtuber in Tasmania has one but I can’t recall the name of it. Should be easy to find if you search his channel.
Best of luck and enjoy!
Thanks so much for the reply.
Yeah as soon as I clapped eyes on the 500 sitting in a friend's Enfield dealership, I just had to own one.
My trouble was choosing the color 😆 I went with battle green, it was the rims and hubs in the green that did it. Love the sound they put out with a different silencer on them. I follow iridetaz too.
I'll definitely be putting a better muffler on at some stage.
I've actually learned heaps about the bikes on the tube, it's bloody brilliant.
Thanks again mate.
You’re very welcome.
They look great in battle green. In fact I don’t think there is a wrong choice. They all look good 😊
I’ve also learnt a lot through TH-cam. Excellent source of information 👍🏼
Take care out there!
@@Saddlebags73 awesome 👌
You've done well you didn't swear once during a fiddly job. Well done 🤣. What's the secret to keeping it so clean 🙂
The wonders of editing 🤣
No secret really, just spending far too much time washing and polishing 😊
Thanks mate! 👍🏼
@@Saddlebags73 congrats it’s a beauty and with all the rain it must mean more time cleaning than riding.
@@laurentvenet2758 thank you! It has been tucked away in the garage for a few weeks now, oiled, polished and covered. Waiting for cleaner dryer roads 😊
I recognise the town you were riding through, but I can’t remember the name; it’s right on the tip of my tongue 🤔
Hi Mike, that be Launceston aka Lanson, on the best side of the Cornwall/Devon border 😉
@@Saddlebags73 That’s the one. I used to deliver there along time ago 🙂
I fitted one and yes I think it does work
Thanks! I’m glad it isn’t just me 😊
Nice one bud, recon will give the chain a better life.
Thanks Janner. Yea I hadn’t considered that 👍🏼
filmed in lansesstonshire.
That’s one way of putting it 🤣
How much horsepower ?
27.5bhp claimed
Hi Saddlebags 73,great mod and the video very good.Just bought the Classic 500 and would like to ask you a couple of questions. My Classic came with a pillion seat,did you take yours off? And secondly could you please let me know the part number of the booster.I got my Classic last month and haven’t actually ridden it yet due to lockdown.Before delivery I asked the dealer to fit the Hitchcock silencer and pipes and I’m really pleased with the sound and can’t wait for lockdown to end and get the bike run in.Thanks again for the video.
Hi, thank you.
Yes I removed the pillion seat. I don’t take passengers on this bike, and I think it looks better without it.
The part no. for the booster plug (for this model) is 92120/1. I hope that helps.
Congratulations on your purchase. I hope you get as much pleasure from yours, as I do mine. And hopefully that will be soon. All the best 👍🏼
Thank you for your reply,will order today.Your video will be used to fit it.You are probably right about the seat,I may remove it.Thanks again,looking forward to your next video.
@@whenden glad to help. It was quite difficult to film the installation so I’m not sure how helpful it is. You want to feed everything in from under the seat. I think it’s fairly self explanatory once you get started. Best of luck 👍🏼
Hi Saddlebag73,just like to say thanks for the video,I finally got round to installing booster plug.Thanks to your instructions everything went smoothly.Prior to fitting had a problem with backfiring and not running well to the point of engine cutting out.Stiil only done 63 miles and was thinking of taking bike back to dealer.With booster fitted the problems went away.Thanks again and looking forward to more of your excellent vids.
@@whenden thanks for getting in touch again. I’m really pleased someone found it helpful, and delighted that it’s resolved the issues. It’s very frustrating when things done run right isn’t it.
Another thing I’d recommend (when you’ve run it in) is an iridium plug. I put one in recently and it’s going better for it. Costs about a tenner and takes 2 minutes to fit. It’s an NGK BPR6EIX if you decide to try it.
Thanks again for updating me. Really good to hear.
All the best, enjoy and be safe.
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Thanks 👍🏼
Nice one grate to see you back
Hi Phillip, many thanks 🙏🏻
Did you need to get a booster plug for the z900 ? I heard they had an issue with fuelling?
No, it sounds like I got lucky with the z. It seems to vary bike to bike. The throttle maybe just a little snatchy but not excessive. It did start surging when I was stuck in a 20 limit for mile after mile once.
I might look into an ecu flash, which is supposed to solve all issues including high temp reading.
@@Saddlebags73 good stuff , she’s a beauty, I’m torn between the z900rs and the w800 as my next purchase.
@@royohalloran635 I like the w800’s. I haven’t ridden one yet but may have the opportunity soon. Down on power compared to the z900rs, but ample I should think.
My GPz 900 often either tried to scold me with hot water, or spray petrol at me from an over enthusiastic carb. I let my ex keep it.
Yes it's bucketing down so what better then to watch some more of the fantastic classic 500cc
This wet stuff is wearing a bit thin now eh. Thanks for watching and take care 👍🏼
@@Saddlebags73 just a tad, hopefully meet up at some point , may have bagged one for myself so watching what I upgrades I will need to be doing
@@stanleylawson9015 oh nice! Do keep me updated. As upgrades go, I don’t think there is anything vital. They’re pretty good out of the box. I’m really pleased with the booster plug though, and the exhaust but that’s just a personal preference thing.
@@Saddlebags73 ahh just seen you've added a Himalayan to your stable
@@stanleylawson9015 I have indeed. Running in at the moment, but having to limit the mileage as I can’t get the first service done until the end of the month.
Good job👍😉
Thanks for your advice Pike 👍🏼😊
Nice one grate to see you back
i am form VietNam and have 1 Classic 500 EFI Stealblack, So is this bootster plug suitable for the climate in Vietnam? Thanks you so much !
Hi 👋🏼
I am no expert but I think with the sensor positioned correctly it should work well.
All the best 👍🏼
@@Saddlebags73 yes, but my bike Euro 3, so The company says it is only for euro 4 ....!
@@tuannguyen8102 ah in that case it won’t work 🤷🏻♂️
@@Saddlebags73 Do you see that Euro 4 is much different from Euro 3?
@@tuannguyen8102 I’m sorry, I haven’t had a Euro 3 so I don’t know.
Ciao posso chiederti che specchietti monti sulla tua Classic?
Sì, naturalmente. Ecco un collegamento 👍🏼
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Grazie mille, li prendo anche io per la mia classic 500. Che scarico monti?
@@bernardocirillo2385 scusa non capisco “che scarico monti” 🤦🏻♂️
Marmitta, fa un bel rumore, é quella originale?
@@bernardocirillo2385 Hitchcocks, dall’Inghilterra 👍🏼
Hii mate what do u install near that tool box plz tell 😀
Hi there!
What tool box?
@@Saddlebags73 near that efi injector u put machine what is that machine?
@@israelxek2836 I think you mean the booster plug. To enrich the fuel mixture 👍🏼
@@Saddlebags73 thanks 😊
Thanks for this video, looking forward to the next one ,
Take care .
Thank you for watching 👍🏼