Restoring my Royal Enfield Bullet 500 - Part 10
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 พ.ย. 2023
- The bike is put back together! I'll be starting it up right after thanksgiving. All of the hard-to-find parts have been found. We're right at the finish line! #motorcycle #royalenfield #motorcyclelife #losangeles
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As someone who's never repaired any car or motorcycle ever, great to hear describe what your'e doing. Hopefully it starts.
Thanks for watching and it’s very rewarding. I highly recommend it
Have been loving the whole series. Thanks! Jimbo.
Thanks for watching!
I agree with you; the bike looks great! Can't wait for the next video & starting the bike up. Have a beautiful day!! Cheers!!!!!!!!!!!!! Illinois, USA
Thanks! It really looks good. I still have to set the ignition timing, so that and a couple of small things need to be knocked out and then I can finally start it.
I needed a chain guard for my BSA C-15 250 1959. I found one and the dealer was so glad to sell it he sold it to me at the old price. It was covered in dust like it sat there forever.
Any body who rebuilds a bike crankshaft on up really loves that bike.
I was definitely committed 😂
I love my Fairbanks Morse magneto. Who needs an electrical system? HAHA😂😂😂
Agreed 😂
Love what your doing buddy. Let’s ride together after you complete the restoration. It be an honor. I’m ride a Int650.
Looking good MadRat!
That front brake cable should go in the hole of the narcelle on the right, then exit on the left behind the top of the fork tube before looping down to the brake. Once you’ve got it in place you’ll see it makes more sense.
Could bind up the way it is now.
And I wouldn’t expect your jetting kit to be on the mark out of the box. Whatever jets you have will be a guide only and you can expect to be making a change or two. It’s a great feeling when you get it sorted right.
Looking forward to the next video.
Yes, the brake cable was more of an “if it ain’t broke” kind of thing. I have seen others like this. And the jet kit is definitely just a start. You get close to a baseline and go from there. Thanks for the comment 👍
I replaced the front brake cable on my URAL side car outfit in like 30 seconds simple is good.
I would put crash bars on the bike. Protects the bike from damage from a simple tip over. Very worthwhile.
They’re important for sure, but I just don’t like the look of
@@Cyclingwithgasoline For a vintage kind of motorcycle crash bars, the old fashioned ones fit the period look of the bike. The guy who won a new RE 650 dropped the bike at speed and the one side of the bike looked like someone took a power grinder to the whole side of the bike.😭
Gotta say, you've done a fantastic job! She's looking great! Enjoyed the journey with you.
Thanks, I really appreciate that. It’ll be running soon
It sure looks very nice indeed. I’d be checking that front brake cable routing as I’ve ever seen one like that up against the tank , normally up the left side into the cassette out the hole to the leaver. Can’t wait see it back on the road clocking up the miles.
I’ve actually seen the cable like this before, so I didn’t question it. If it’s technically wrong, it’s still a clean run to the brake, so I figure if it ain’t broke 😂
fair enough , I just hope when it’s off the centre stand that cable doesn’t rub that fuel tank , it’s a really nice tank in a nice colour.
@@Mr-84 I’ll definitely keep an eye on it
looks good love it.
Thanks! I’ll be riding it soon
I love the look of the new shorter muffler. Looks excellent.
Thanks and it really turned out well. The muffler and S&B filter make a real difference. Can’t wait to get it started
Super excited to hear it run!!!!
Thanks and that makes two of us!
The throttle cable end is not threaded like clutch cable. There is usually a simple shouldered collar/nipple that seats in hanble bar unit. More important the clutch cable muzt be mounted so the ball end of nipple engages on "hook" with the "skirt" outside the hook. I have same model way over here in Australia. Lots of "fun".
Thanks for the tips. I actually already changed the clutch cable so the ball is in front and the flat end (skirt) is behind with the hook in the middle. I knew that was right, but figured I could just compensate the length difference by cable adjustment. A friend pointed out exactly what you did and I changed it. The throttle unit is definitely missing something. I’m not happy with the current setup and will do a permanent fix, but it’s working for now. I’m kind of glad for the petcock delay as little things like this can be addressed. It’ll be ready to go this weekend! Greetings from the west coast of the US
I just put out a short in your honor 😂
@@Cyclingwithgasoline Happy if you can learn from my mistakes...I have a number I can share.
@@leondown6869 That makes two of us
Yay your back….thanks from nz. Always good. Am about to fit a new carb on my 1999 bullet.so seeing how the cable fits is extremely helpful.might get rid of my filters and fit something like yours,mine goes into the square box and then on to the triangle box which holds a big round filter,the rubber connectors were a total pain to fit new ones,so a filter that goes straight on the carb seems very simple…
Haha yes and sorry for the delays. I’ll be starting it up soon!
Cool.do you think I need to rejet my carb if I put a filter off eBay on it like yours?
@@benrobertson7855 I’m glad my videos are helping. The new S&B filter is a lot easier to deal with than the stock box setup and has much better airflow. The cables are easy, including the carb. If you get a higher flow filter like the one I have, you will need to rejet the carb. It’s very easy and I’ll show how I did it in the next video.
Great thanks so much!
It looks beautiful. I can't wait to hear it and see it out on Mulholland.
Thanks and that makes two of us!
A bike is never done.😂
Where did you get the starter cap? Thanks buddy!!
I found it on Hitchcock’s site. Perfect fit
@@Cyclingwithgasoline thanks again!
That wasn't the crankcase vent you blocked off was it?
No, the only thing I blocked off was the vent from the carburetor flange, which was already blocked at the hose end
@@Cyclingwithgasoline why in God's name would a single cylinder motor have a vent on the carb flange? It's not like it's got to sync with anything else!
@@ProSimex84 It’s environmental nonsense
I need help with my 2007, I'm getting clutch slip bad. I replaced the clutch with the improved clutch kit from Hitchcock and a new basket as well adjusted the clutch and it worked perfect. I took it for a short ride and now it's back, so much that the engine isn't even turning over at all when kickstarting. Any help would be greatly appreciated
I’d have to see it so I’m only guessing here. If a new clutch is slipping that easily, I’m guessing it’s the push rod that pushes the pressure plate out when you engage the clutch. Some of these from Hitchcock’s don’t properly seat into the outer pressure plate (wrong shape for the indented end), so there isn’t enough pressure on the clutch plates. Put your hand on the outer pressure plate and see if it can rock a little, which means the push rod isn’t seating into the end of the pressure plate and it’s not flush against the other plates. If that’s not it, make sure the rod assembly is correct. Some have a ball bearing between the outer push rod and internal one (these things can vary year to year, though). If you find that it’s the push rod not seating properly in the pressure plate, find the cheaper Indian one on Hitchcock’s over the “better” English one as it should properly fit.
@@Cyclingwithgasoline I have a new hub center and push rod kit ordered as well, I'm wondering if the hub center needs replacing as it was run dry by previous owner. But will be checking that as well. Thanks for the help
It's a 2007 bullet 500es with 424 miles sat in a shop basically on display for most of its life
@@christopherwilliams9328 Sitting indefinitely is the worst. And these are temperamental bikes and do suffer from bad maintenance and care. Hopefully the parts you ordered work 👍
@@Cyclingwithgasoline I agree, will keep you updated for sure, many thanks. May end up reaching out again...may I ask where you're located..im in Atlanta, GA