Love the RE! Great sound! My Grandma used to work at the RE factory in Redditch. I'm told she won an award for being one of the longest employed people there. I notice you've got the 2013 Scrambler...same colour as my 2013 Steve McQueen Bonne! And you are wearing my Raven jacket! Mike in Vancouver Canada.
Shit, that's a nice bike - love the subtleties, the more you look, the more you see. The rear mudguard is the front one in reverse, isn't it. Terrific detail. Great work.
Hey Mike - small world! Sold the RE now, but working on another one. When they moved the RE factory overseas, they created some interesting interpretations of manufacturing tollerances but i guess thats part of the RE charm! The Scrambler is a keeper - ive added plenty of bits since the video and planning on uploading soon. Ride safe. Tim
i recognise this bike! its the one after my 535 electra project in the hitchcocks gallery :-) Great vid! I will do a vid of mine when the electrics are bloody finished!
Hi Martin, exhaust was a new header and standard open megaphone with baffle removed - all from Hitchcock's in the UK (pretty much everything came from them) The efi compensated for the reduced back pressure quite well so no backfires. Main mods were 6 inches added to the swing arm, single seat and lots of polishing! Wheels were respoked in stainless and the rims/hubs powder coated. Engine was pretty standard bar competition valves. First project I did and I've sold her know but plan to do another this year. Thanks for the positive comments :) Tim
Hi Tim, I have an RE Bullet 500 and love the look of your mods. I really want to install a similar headlight as well because I don't like how the stock one is incorporated into the triple tree. How did you go about elongating your swingarm? Did you bring it to a local welder and had him weld in some slugs to extend it?
+Alexandre Radburn Hi Alexandre, I had a local engineering firm (Goddon Engineering) extend the swingarm by welding two steel lugs to the existing. I used Goddon because they have experience and I wanted to retain the structural integrity and keep the wheel alignment tolerances spot on.
Hi Tim. Just one last set of questions if you don't mind mate. Can I ask what seat your using and how tall you are? Whether the lowered ride gets uncomfortable?
Tim, you enlongated the swingarm, were you able to keep same shocks (thus lowering the back end)? If not can you let me know what you used. I've just gone up from a 17t gbox sprocket to an 18t -feels better than the 17 original and gives 8k better cruising speed no noticeable change in torque, am told a 19t would also work (20t needs grinding case to fit), any advice?.
+Malcolm Cartlidge Hi Malcolm, I had to increase the length of the shocks because the standard ones were too low with the elongation of the swing arm - it fouled the frame when sat on it so I needed 365mm shocks to compensate. (tec bike parts in the UK - absolute bargain) On the gearbox sprocket, I personally wouldn't go above 18t - I've heard of 19's and 20's but when all said and done, it's still a 500 single built for slow cruise thumping not top speed.
Thanks for the info Tim!! £150 does sound like a steal! the extra length helps give it that 40's look. did you lower the front end or leave that stock? I am toying with ace bars but can't quite decide. All in all though mate a great looking RE.
Thanks mate - cost including purchase of bike was around £3,500 but this was my first project and I went a bit over the top on new parts, rather than refurbishing. Most of the cost went on stretching the swing arm (£200) and refurbishing the wheels - stainless pokes, powder coating and tyres (£450)
Very well built, looks awesome. I have 1 too, could I plz know what changes u'v done on your swingarm and your chain kit? does it handle the same after the mods?
Lionel Pereira Thanks Lionel. Swing arm was cut and 6 inches added. Chain was lengthened by 1 1/2 links (you need to buy a half link - used on most old British biked) Handling was fine - bit like a Harley.
Lionel Pereira Cool - don't forget to buy a longer shock when you lengthen the swingarm I used a 365mm one to keep the ride height good and avoid the swingarm touching the frame when compressed.
i want to buy this silwncer can u tell me somwthing...i have royal enfield classic 350 which silencer suits...which is the loudest silencer i have to buy it for my classic 350
Yes it is - I used a firm in the UK called Godden Engineering to do it for me. You will need longer shocks if you lengthen - increase to 365mm to compensate
well here in India the bike cost start from approx $1900 to $2800 us dollars depending on the model but the bike shown in video is custom bullet so the pricing may go high. by the way loved that bike..
the motorcycle belongs there not for in india . india is to achieve rank 1 in achut (untouchable people) populaction and the bike is definitely not for stright speed way
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iam from India Chennai my house near royalenfield factory I have seen lot of modified bullet but this one is masterpiece
Stunning colour, great looking, great sound, sensible parts make it rideable for more than 5 minutes!
Love the RE! Great sound!
My Grandma used to work at the RE factory in Redditch. I'm told she won an award for being one of the longest employed people there.
I notice you've got the 2013 Scrambler...same colour as my 2013 Steve McQueen Bonne! And you are wearing my Raven jacket!
Mike in Vancouver Canada.
Now Boys and Girls: Gather round; that is how a motorcycle SHOULD sound. Awesome build, very sweet.
sfbdotcom Thanks
Your bike is lovely, piece of art. Taking my lessons just now would love to ride something like this!!!
Cool ... I felt I was riding it. And the sound awesome.
Gotta love the "classics".
Shit, that's a nice bike - love the subtleties, the more you look, the more you see. The rear mudguard is the front one in reverse, isn't it. Terrific detail. Great work.
Thanks - rear mudguard is the original rear cut down. I've just uploaded pictures of the build.
Tim
Absolutely beatiful looking bobber!. When I finally pack in the sports bike's that's exactly way I'm after, nice work 😀
Great ride, awesome sound
Wow, beautiful bike man! Greetings from the USA!
I love it. I wish I could have one. Great job
Exhaust sounds Gorgeous!
Great looking bike too.
Gary Millar Cheers Gary
nice job... that's beautiful bike!!!!
Hey Mike - small world! Sold the RE now, but working on another one. When they moved the RE factory overseas, they created some interesting interpretations of manufacturing tollerances but i guess thats part of the RE charm! The Scrambler is a keeper - ive added plenty of bits since the video and planning on uploading soon. Ride safe. Tim
very attractive profile. job well done!
Nice modified
silencer sound is vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvveeerryyy nice I love it
Still the best RE Bobber!!
Wow that sound😍👌
That is a beauty!
Except for the color (I prefer black) you have built the bike of my dreams.
Nice bike cool build!
Very nice! Love it!
Got that same "muffler" (x2) on my Vulcan 500! They kick ass!!!
i recognise this bike! its the one after my 535 electra project in the hitchcocks gallery :-)
Great vid! I will do a vid of mine when the electrics are bloody finished!
Love it 😀 just makes me smile
Very very nice !
Rims are stock 19inch Enfield EFI - just respoked in stainless and powder coated. Thanks for the comments.
Great end result Tim! Probably the best RE Bobber project on TH-cam too! Do you have a complete list of all upgrades used?
nice... i can feel it
Hi Martin, exhaust was a new header and standard open megaphone with baffle removed - all from Hitchcock's in the UK (pretty much everything came from them) The efi compensated for the reduced back pressure quite well so no backfires. Main mods were 6 inches added to the swing arm, single seat and lots of polishing! Wheels were respoked in stainless and the rims/hubs powder coated. Engine was pretty standard bar competition valves. First project I did and I've sold her know but plan to do another this year. Thanks for the positive comments :) Tim
Hi Tim,
I have an RE Bullet 500 and love the look of your mods. I really want to install a similar headlight as well because I don't like how the stock one is incorporated into the triple tree.
How did you go about elongating your swingarm? Did you bring it to a local welder and had him weld in some slugs to extend it?
+Alexandre Radburn Hi Alexandre, I had a local engineering firm (Goddon Engineering) extend the swingarm by welding two steel lugs to the existing. I used Goddon because they have experience and I wanted to retain the structural integrity and keep the wheel alignment tolerances spot on.
+Tim Ball thanks for the reply :) perfect I might have that option available to me in my city as well so I will look into it thanks :)
I loved your gloves......I own RE thunderbird marine blue
gaurav arya same my thunder 6 months old
Muy bonita la moto...
What big seat !
thats the dogs mate ..love it
I admit there is no compromise for cc. power to create that throaty note
which kind of number plate did you use ? i can´t find one which fits
very nice
you made it look like Triumph Bonneville Bobber
Can u plz tell me about the head set ( speed meter) what brand n were can I find one
nicely made.. can you pls tell me what you replace with the original handlebar-body joint
Hi Tim. Just one last set of questions if you don't mind mate. Can I ask what seat your using and how tall you are? Whether the lowered ride gets uncomfortable?
Hi Tim, can you please let me know the exhaust name and components added, that i can add on my classic 500.. the exhaust is music !!
Amazing¡¡¡¡¡¡
very clean and nicely modified...
i am also looking for the same handlebar but could not find it anywhere...
vic rana They are Renthal superbike bars.
Then make one
Tim what was the price of that rear tyre ...bike looks ready to hop on
Hi Julian, yes they did.
Cheers Tim
~YEAH~
what are the modification done????
Well done... would love some more side views while you are riding.
Dope
Tim, you enlongated the swingarm, were you able to keep same shocks (thus lowering the back end)? If not can you let me know what you used. I've just gone up from a 17t gbox sprocket to an 18t -feels better than the 17 original and gives 8k better cruising speed no noticeable change in torque, am told a 19t would also work (20t needs grinding case to fit), any advice?.
+Malcolm Cartlidge Hi Malcolm, I had to increase the length of the shocks because the standard ones were too low with the elongation of the swing arm - it fouled the frame when sat on it so I needed 365mm shocks to compensate. (tec bike parts in the UK - absolute bargain) On the gearbox sprocket, I personally wouldn't go above 18t - I've heard of 19's and 20's but when all said and done, it's still a 500 single built for slow cruise thumping not top speed.
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great bike Tim! is it still for sale? and how much you're asking for it?
a real nice bike ....19 " rims front and rear ?
It sounds like cherubs singing a lullaby...
Is there any instructions manual listing and explaining how to carry out all mods required to get to that beauty ?
Hi Jose, I've just posted pictures of the build if that helps? Tim
Aside from the clubman gauges, what type of headlight assembly is that? Looks great!
Alex McClure Thanks Alex, pretty much all the parts came from Hitchcocks in the UK, including the headlamp shell.
Superb mate.
great looking bike Tim! how hard was the swing arm extension? and also, any tips on which handle bars you are using?
Thanks for the info Tim!! £150 does sound like a steal! the extra length helps give it that 40's look. did you lower the front end or leave that stock? I am toying with ace bars but can't quite decide. All in all though mate a great looking RE.
Hi!! Which swingarm did you use? Thanks
Jason fernandes Standard swingarm lengthened by 6 inches.
awesome bike and better sound...can you tell me something about the exhaust
Hi there - exhaust was a Hitchcocks downpipe and megaphone end-can with all sound proofing removed.
I owned 2 RE electra,both 2003 models,amazing bike
cam u tell me which exhaust did u used ? mega phone ?
Yashraj Panchal yes - megaphone and header from Hitchcocks.
Is that custom seat can i get it online or is it handmade i am looking for seat like this for my 1960 gl 2
Angrymonk 94 it's available direct from from Hitchcocks motorcycles in the UK.
great wrk y not try 2 sell in India 💖 bsa bobber looks Enfield price😉😉
Gorgeous!!!! Just a little question buddy, how much roughly did it cost you to make it look like this. I am thinking of buying a bullet 500?
Thanks mate - cost including purchase of bike was around £3,500 but this was my first project and I went a bit over the top on new parts, rather than refurbishing. Most of the cost went on stretching the swing arm (£200) and refurbishing the wheels - stainless pokes, powder coating and tyres (£450)
i have the same royal enfield..whats its restoration cost for bobber like this..
around 1.5 lakh
Very well built, looks awesome.
I have 1 too, could I plz know what changes u'v done on your swingarm and your chain kit? does it handle the same after the mods?
Lionel Pereira Thanks Lionel. Swing arm was cut and 6 inches added. Chain was lengthened by 1 1/2 links (you need to buy a half link - used on most old British biked) Handling was fine - bit like a Harley.
Thanks Tim Ball, my bike will soon undergo a change and will surely keep you posted. should try the swingarm mod as you guided. thanks, cheers.
Lionel Pereira Cool - don't forget to buy a longer shock when you lengthen the swingarm I used a 365mm one to keep the ride height good and avoid the swingarm touching the frame when compressed.
Oh ya, thanks for that.
I will definitely do that.
hey sir, can u tell me that which silencer is it ...tell me the name of the silencer...?
Deepak Dhakrey Hitchcock's (UK77) megaphone silencer with soundproofing removed
i want to buy this silwncer can u tell me somwthing...i have royal enfield classic 350 which silencer suits...which is the loudest silencer i have to buy it for my classic 350
great saddle where's it from?
Tim Quick Hitchcock's in the UK
Hello! I'm on a bobber project now. Can you enlighten me on the swingarm extension?
Hi there - cut and welded with an additional 6 inch of tubular steel.
Tim Ball but is it steel, the stock swingarm? pardon my ignorance!
Yes it is - I used a firm in the UK called Godden Engineering to do it for me. You will need longer shocks if you lengthen - increase to 365mm to compensate
Tim Ball oh. thanks for the valuable info. I live in India btw. Customization is kind of rare around here. :)
Where did u got that engine head cover??
Roshan Tulaskar it's the standard one on a 500 bullet, powdercoated black.
Tim Ball it looks good,nicely done...
Very nice bike, where are you? it looks familiar around there
Hi Paul - Many thanks, film was shot in the Dartford area.
Can you please tell me the full cost of the build please
Total including the original purchase of the bike was around £3.5k
Can My Classic 500 EFI sound like your Motorcycle?
Please Reply...
If you do the same mods, offcourse you can. it's basically the same bike and engine. Only different name.
Yes, if you buy the same parts
I love this bike How much does it cost?
+Tim Ball $5200 US dollars woow but I liked your bike amazing bike well done
well here in India the bike cost start from approx $1900 to $2800 us dollars depending on the model but the bike shown in video is custom bullet so the pricing may go high. by the way loved that bike..
That's not a bullet. that's a thunderbird 500 made by royal enfield using same engine of bullet.
That's not a bullet. that's a thunderbird 500 made by royal enfield using same engine of bullet. This is a thunderbird 500 made bobber
Dug Dug
sexy
reduce the race a bit
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U could have mounted the go pro on the chin of the helmet
This is not a really good view
Bit difficult with an open face helmet???
Tim Ball Sorry, i thought it was a full face helmet. I didn't notice that it was an open face
Ha ha - no worries.
Re daa
"Bullet Electra"? Thunderbird 500, surely..............
Electra EFI
HECHO EN CHINDIA
the motorcycle belongs there not for in india . india is to achieve rank 1 in achut (untouchable people) populaction and the bike is definitely not for stright speed way
devesh thakur , what the fuck do you mean by untouchable ? you still believe in that shit in this age ?
what are the modification done????