Great video. 😊 the little jobs they require is part of what makes owning and riding the royal enfields fun😊 Keeping Bertie rust free through winter is almost a full time job 😂😂😂
Your cat is the same colour as mine! 🙂 I loved the exhaust style and the shape of the downpipes on these two great machines so much that I've now fitted the Hitchcock's stainless steel versions to my 2020 Classic 500. An added benefit is that this upgrade de-cats the whole system too. I love the patina on your 350 by the way. A proper working machine mate.
Phew! There’s me thinking we weren’t going to see one of the cats! 🤣Because we all know they are the real mechanics keeping an eye on you doing it right! 🤣
Good video Mr Brown . The Bullet motorcycle is a gift from the past . A hark back to simpler times and an affordable classic . ( a seat for under 40 quid , amazing ! ) . If you can get yourself into the mindset to enjoy such a bike , you'll be a happy man ( or woman ) . Rust seems to be fashionable these days , they've invented a new word for it - " patina " . A quick rub over with a soft brass brush and then brush on some boiled linseed oil . Then Bob's your Uncle , you are back in vogue again , the height of fashion and rhe centre of attraction everywhere you go . Even the cats approve .😂
@dungspreader There are some folk who see it as a curse from the past! Although recent (2006 and 2007) they are in no way modern, No ECU's, fuel injection or any kind of technology, other than that from the mid 1950's. That's the appeal, me thinks! "The centre of attraction everywhere I go"? Only the Police seem interested in rusty old vehicles !!.
Dear sir. Many thanks for the nice video, and even more thanks for the price advice from yours. Today I laid a bid at the 2003 Bullet 500, far below what the company asked, and got it. They asked 40k, but I told that an English expert proposed some 27k, and that it should be about there. Ten minutes later they called and accepted 30k. 30k in Swedish crown, says about 2100 Sterling pounds, as you suggested. I am happy for that. 😀. This will be my first Enfield, and I am not scared to take care of her. However I would be grateful for any advice. As such, she has done 5407 miles, and I presume oil services are made correctly. I just wonder about things as "de-soot-ing" ie de carbonisation of the combustion chamber. Todays petrol is something nasty, and may perhaps make some hoax in designs of those days. Best regards. Bjoern Johansson Sweden.
@bjornjohansson4911 Hi Bjorn! Well done! My best advice is to buy a workshop manual for the Bullet. It will tell you everything you need to know regarding servicing and repairs. You can find them readily on Ebay or Hitchcocks motorcycles here in the UK. Hitchcocks stock just about anything you could possibly need for the Bullets and they post worldwide! You can order from their online parts books too! accessories.hitchcocksmotorcycles.com/ Wishing you good fortune with your Bullet. VB.
Great stuff VB, I’m on my 4th speed odometer unit on the 2006 bullet 500.. all speedometer klms are recorded.. NSW RMS periodically will require them for total klms travelled.. cheers Phil
@@Volcanicbrown1878 G’day VB.. the original failed 25,000 needle breaking with a fair amount of noise prior, the other 2 odometer stopped recording klm, one from Hitchcocks the other from India, fingers crossed ..cheers
I find it interesting how our subconscious mind works on a problem and comes up with the answer. It looks at the evidence and sees where it leads; scientific enquiry....
My daily driver earlier version of yours Alternator, swapped it out but after a good run 100km , yesterday this morning 11.8 v Also Im "thinking" about making a "digital" speedo , hidden in the "smiths " gearbox and a side stand, Oh and I would like to quieten the top end a bit tick over is fine but at 50 ,,,,hmmm One day one day ,,, in the meantime she just keeps going ( ps ,, 10 mins for the gearbox hhahhaaaa modern bikes a full day engine out cases apart !" 500 quid ....min bill !)
I live w/o speedometers on most of my motorcycles. Ether it has the wrong one or it doesn't work. The electronic speedometer on my Sportster died and it took HD 3 years to get me a new one. I just get used to it. I actually got a ticket for daudleling. When l pass a radar trailer it says speed up .
The old Bullet 350 pre- unit was a classic British motorcycles. Reliable and dependable transportation. Rebuidlable forever ♾️.l ran into a noise like that and it was the speedometer cable. I had it disconnected. With a URAL side car outfit who needs a speedometer?
Nice video! I've just discovered that the gearbox on my AJS probably isn't leaking oil but that the sump plug was, because I hadn't got it tight enough. Sometimes these little problems are very little problems.
Hi, I have just subscribed and live a couple of miles from you. I am an Enfield rider and have been trying to find that prat in McDonalds Felixstowe as that angered me. Great content and will keep an eye out for you when riding around. I think you bought my old 2006 Electra X as I recognise you? Take Care
I just bought a 350 bullet, it has a km speedo with 27900km, runs sweet, don`t know if the engine has been overhauled, also have a 535 continental gt and two b31`s
@williamharris4426 I had a Alternator B31 in the not too distant past. Good dependable bikes. You should get around 30K miles on a big end in a Bullet, so you have a way to go yet! For having a couple of Enfield's, You can have a free subscription! (Just hit the subscribe button to activate it, ! ! !)
Show punctures.. The bad thing is that they slowly became fast punctures ever time if you pump them up. I've tried to dodge the bullet for a months but it's inevitablе at the end. At this moment, I am too use to digital speedos and have some classic bike project in mind myself and thinking of making my own digital speedo the way I want it. With the right size and the right brightness indicators. I use to make my own electronic ignitions back in the day. I know you don't like electronics, some time I don't like them too.. But it's my profession as industrial electronics engineer.
Interesting tour of the 2 bullets , how many miles have you got on the 500 ? I marvell on the way you keep riding all winter and that you are no spring chicken anymore
Great video. 😊 the little jobs they require is part of what makes owning and riding the royal enfields fun😊 Keeping Bertie rust free through winter is almost a full time job 😂😂😂
@TAYM
With 18 of them, it is a full time job !!
Another interesting video chat . Well done VB
Your cat is the same colour as mine! 🙂 I loved the exhaust style and the shape of the downpipes on these two great machines so much that I've now fitted the Hitchcock's stainless steel versions to my 2020 Classic 500. An added benefit is that this upgrade de-cats the whole system too. I love the patina on your 350 by the way. A proper working machine mate.
Beautiful bikes!! Welcome back!!
Thanks!
Phew! There’s me thinking we weren’t going to see one of the cats! 🤣Because we all know they are the real mechanics keeping an eye on you doing it right! 🤣
Don't they just!
A most interesting talk about two fine bikes. Thanks.
Good video Mr Brown . The Bullet motorcycle is a gift from the past .
A hark back to simpler times and an affordable classic . ( a seat for under 40 quid , amazing ! ) . If you can get yourself into the mindset to enjoy such a bike , you'll be a happy man ( or woman ) .
Rust seems to be fashionable these days , they've invented a new word for it - " patina " . A quick rub over with a soft brass brush and then brush on some boiled linseed oil . Then Bob's your Uncle , you are back in vogue again , the height of fashion and rhe centre of attraction everywhere you go .
Even the cats approve .😂
@dungspreader There are some folk who see it as a curse from the past! Although recent (2006 and 2007) they are in no way modern, No ECU's, fuel injection or any kind of technology, other than that from the mid 1950's. That's the appeal, me thinks! "The centre of attraction everywhere I go"? Only the Police seem interested in rusty old vehicles !!.
Dear sir. Many thanks for the nice video, and even more thanks for the price advice from yours. Today I laid a bid at the 2003 Bullet 500, far below what the company asked, and got it.
They asked 40k, but I told that an English expert proposed some 27k, and that it should be about there. Ten minutes later they called and accepted 30k.
30k in Swedish crown, says about 2100 Sterling pounds, as you suggested. I am happy for that. 😀.
This will be my first Enfield, and I am not scared to take care of her. However I would be grateful for any advice. As such, she has done 5407 miles, and I presume oil services are made correctly. I just wonder about things as "de-soot-ing" ie de carbonisation of the combustion chamber.
Todays petrol is something nasty, and may perhaps make some hoax in designs of those days.
Best regards. Bjoern Johansson Sweden.
@bjornjohansson4911 Hi Bjorn! Well done! My best advice is to buy a workshop manual for the Bullet. It will tell you everything you need to know regarding servicing and repairs. You can find them readily on Ebay or Hitchcocks motorcycles here in the UK. Hitchcocks stock just about anything you could possibly need for the Bullets and they post worldwide! You can order from their online parts books too!
accessories.hitchcocksmotorcycles.com/
Wishing you good fortune with your Bullet. VB.
Great stuff VB, I’m on my 4th speed odometer unit on the 2006 bullet 500.. all speedometer klms are recorded.. NSW RMS periodically will require them for total klms travelled.. cheers Phil
@philcox8771 The factory ones don't seem to last too long but replacements from India are just a few £'s
@@Volcanicbrown1878 G’day VB.. the original failed 25,000 needle breaking with a fair amount of noise prior, the other 2 odometer stopped recording klm, one from Hitchcocks the other from India, fingers crossed ..cheers
@philcox8771 I just ordered a 80mph Smiths replica from India yesterday, for £14! The 120mph one I showed in the vid reads 10mph fast!
Loved it thank you for doing videos on the old Bullets, brilliant stuff! And love the cats :-)
I find it interesting how our subconscious mind works on a problem and comes up with the answer. It looks at the evidence and sees where it leads; scientific enquiry....
My daily driver earlier version of yours Alternator, swapped it out but after a good run 100km , yesterday this morning 11.8 v Also Im "thinking" about making a "digital" speedo , hidden in the "smiths " gearbox and a side stand, Oh and I would like to quieten the top end a bit tick over is fine but at 50 ,,,,hmmm One day one day ,,, in the meantime she just keeps going ( ps ,, 10 mins for the gearbox hhahhaaaa modern bikes a full day engine out cases apart !" 500 quid ....min bill !)
@basilwatson1 Can't beat simplicity!😉
Good luck with the Interceptor,interesting ,bit on the Bullet gearbox, you've reminded me to have a quick spanner check round my Triumph!
love your videos always come away having learnt something about the bikes
@jobucklandbuckland8031 Thankyou Jo!
I live w/o speedometers on most of my motorcycles. Ether it has the wrong one or it doesn't work. The electronic speedometer on my Sportster died and it took HD 3 years to get me a new one. I just get used to it. I actually got a ticket for daudleling. When l pass a radar trailer it says speed up .
LOL!
What a great video, would be interested to see the electrical diagnostic on your Interceptor.
The cats gave you an easy today, nice to hear you.
The old Bullet 350 pre- unit was a classic British motorcycles. Reliable and dependable transportation. Rebuidlable forever ♾️.l ran into a noise like that and it was the speedometer cable. I had it disconnected. With a URAL side car outfit who needs a speedometer?
@frankmarkovcijr5459 Well, you need a speedometer on a Bullet to tell you if you are actually moving!
Nice video! I've just discovered that the gearbox on my AJS probably isn't leaking oil but that the sump plug was, because I hadn't got it tight enough. Sometimes these little problems are very little problems.
@williamnethercott4364 Most of the problems with classic Brit bikes are usualy small ones!
Good video young man.😊
@michaelfirth1075 Thankyou kindly!
Hi, I have just subscribed and live a couple of miles from you. I am an Enfield rider and have been trying to find that prat in McDonalds Felixstowe as that angered me. Great content and will keep an eye out for you when riding around. I think you bought my old 2006 Electra X as I recognise you?
Take Care
@paulbillingham4594 I wouldn't waste time on him! The only Electra X I have is a 51 plate, trials in silver, which came from Norfolk.
I just bought a 350 bullet, it has a km speedo with 27900km, runs sweet, don`t know if the engine has been overhauled, also have a 535 continental gt and two b31`s
@williamharris4426 I had a Alternator B31 in the not too distant past. Good dependable bikes. You should get around 30K miles on a big end in a Bullet, so you have a way to go yet! For having a couple of Enfield's, You can have a free subscription! (Just hit the subscribe button to activate it, ! ! !)
Very good and interesting video, new seat for £34.00 , cheep as chips.
@frankboff8185 You can't buy the materials to make it for that price!
My cat would curl up and sleep on the bike seat of my motorcycle. My other cat would sleep on the side car seat.
Show punctures.. The bad thing is that they slowly became fast punctures ever time if you pump them up. I've tried to dodge the bullet for a months but it's inevitablе at the end.
At this moment, I am too use to digital speedos and have some classic bike project in mind myself and thinking of making my own digital speedo the way I want it. With the right size and the right brightness indicators. I use to make my own electronic ignitions back in the day. I know you don't like electronics, some time I don't like them too.. But it's my profession as industrial electronics engineer.
@Stefan_trekkie How right you are about punctures!
You sound like a handy fella to know for electronics!
Have I got better things to do than listen to you talk about old bikes ? Nope ! 🇬🇧
@stewy62 LOL!
Interesting tour of the 2 bullets , how many miles have you got on the 500 ? I marvell on the way you keep riding all winter and that you are no spring chicken anymore
Which 500? I have 4 of them! You don't get too old to ride, you get old when you stop riding!......cluck cluck!
Cheers🎉 pls do a video adding oil into gearbox!! Doesnt it leak ?
@melbinthomas1659 No,they don't leak with oil in them! I'l make a short video about that.
Good tip about using dremel to wind the miles up on a new speedo.
Stainless spokes are the best spokes.Give rims a coat if rust kill or use Black onyx spray paint on rims.
You bet!