Hi just did my oil change on my classic 500 using your vid as a guide 👍. Hitchcocks oil filter kit came with 4 o rings , the two for the filter one for filter cover and a tiny one which I could not find where it supposed to go
The tiny one goes into the filter cover assembly which needs to be disassembled in order to fit it. I'm not convinced it is necessary to replace it on a regular basis
Did ye see the interceptor review went up yesterday on a certain channel mentioned here before it was so painful to watch my brain bled. I don't know how he gets away with such stupid videos. Stick with uncle Stu people!
Not under Euro 4. Brussels has been quite adamant that Key Separation is "not negotiable", despite UK protestations over scratched Zippo lighters (a US concern) and "lost Khakis" ( a Chennai misunderstanding)
If you don't have a new copper washer you can always heat them to cherry red and quench in cold water. I would do that to the ones I took off so they can be used again at some point in the future, but then I'm a tight bugger.
good advice on torques settings. never bothered when I was a lad and never stripped a thread. These days people are obsessed with torque settings, and most consumer torque wrenches cant be trusted in my opinion.
There are no torque settings for my 250 Ducati that I know of, it's all by feel. Way back in 1974 I stripped both 8mm bolts that held the seat on my CB125, but it was honestly made of cheese
Thanks for the upload, this bike never previously appealed. However, seeing the simple old school engineering and easy, I am starting to consider buying one myself. Cheers!
Every one in our family loved and like your video father, uncle,big brother And also grandfather. They sayed that you give every single detail. And your kick cleaning the engine this is done by us but not in work shops so they were happy that somewhere in world it's done Thank full for your information keep giving us more videos. 😇😇😇😇😇😇
you are falling for the charms of this bike, I think, i certainly have. doing my oil change tomorrow, it always seems to run even better, nice one Stuart.
It didn't come as a surprise that your Enfield had no metal filings or particulates in the strainer or filter when you dropped your oil Stuart - You probably already know this but UA-cam channel 'Fort9' had a scientific analysis carried out on the engine oil at the time of the first service from several makes of brand new motorcycle, including BMW, KTM, Ducati, Aprilia, Triumph, Harley Davidson, the Japanese manufacturers and a Chinese make - Royal Enfield actually came out top, just pipping BMW with the cleanest oil after the engine's first 500 miles or so (it was pretty much the same colour and clarity as new oil) meaning their manufacturing processes are the cleanest in the industry - The Chinese bike's oil was so filthy it was difficult to test properly, being completely black and containing grinding dust, plastic particles and cloth fibres (probably from rags used during the build process) amongst other things !..
I have been taking a Desert Storm for about 20 days. For me, your videos are very informative and I'm trying to watch them all to get to know the bike better. I feel like a pupil learning the notions from his professor and who he will later put into practice. Thanks for what you do
Followed your advice, step by step - kept stopping n starting video. Found myself talking Yorkshire b'y end. (Big problem, as I'm a Lancastrian!) BrilliantStuart. Keep it up!
Just watched an oil change done in India. Drained oil then started bike for 30 seconds with drain plugs out to drain all the oil. Then put drain plugs back in filled with diesel fuel and ran bike for 30 seconds and drained again!!!!!!!!. They certainly do things differently there! Thought you might have a fit if you saw it!
Stu I have a Triumph T120 sitting beside the Bullet in the garage and when sauntering out for an evening ride I always pick up the Enfield keys. It just puts bugs in yer teeth :-)
This video was the perfect step by step tutorial! I followed your instructions and it worked to perfection! Thank you again and please continue to post!
Brilliant video sir, very useful! I’ll be following this very soon. I’m going to do an oil change at 1500 miles. Not necessary until 3000 but just for piece of mind. Thank you 👍🏼
Fantastic. You're the man. I'm about to pull the trigger and am looking forward to my own wrenching and maintenance as its pretty lean in my city in Cambodia. Thank you again for your professionalism.
Well it turns out my wife bought me the identical bike to yours my man. Fabulous!!! RE Phnom Penh is courting her for local dealership too. How cool is that? God bless this young country baby! Oh ya, Anjolina Jolette wanted to rent my baby yesterday as she's in town but I refused so I heard her helicopter. As we've had rain of late her roads are too muddy for the jewelry.
It is best to always use fully synthetic oil certified by SAE, API, JASO MA2 standards and without energy conservation recommended by the motorcycle manufacturer.
Good video and some good points. The way we talked about tightening nuts etc. was in flats i.e. 1 side of the hexagonal head so instead of saying +1/10th we'ed say +1/2 a flat (1/12th). More visual & easier to achieve IMO. But whatever works for you.
It's interesting that the oil stays visible in the sight glass when the engine is started. On the Himalayan, the oil disappears from the glass when the engine is started. You have to stop the engine, wait a few seconds, make sure the bike is vertical (not on the side stand) to get a proper check of oil level.
Sir, I have Royal Enfield Electra 2004 model. Company recommended 20w50 engine oil.Myself used to Castrol gtx mineral oil since the year 2004, Can i use synthetic or semi synthetic oil now? Your kind advise is needed. Thak you sir.
RE torque down of bolts, I think a lot of torque wrenches that people use at home are inferior quality and are most likely incorrectly set from new or have gone out of calibration. I have my engineers torque wrenches serviced and recalibrated every year, from speaking to the testing company and seeing the calibration certificate for each tool, the odd one of them are miles off even when new. This indicates to me that the user in a lot of these cases did nothing wrong, simply an uncalibrated/cheap tool caused them to over torque the bolt. As you say it doesn't take much to over torque steel bolts into aluminium. Personally I don't often use a torque wrench as I'm a experienced engineer and avid diy'r, my arms are calibrated better than a torque wrench imo. Don't get me wrong some things have to be torqued but most stuff doesn't. For those who are either learning or don't have experience please don't buy the cheapest torque wrench! Have it calibrated and practice in things that don't matter first, if I stripped the thread on an aluminium engine casing even I would curse a lot! I can't imagine someone who doesn't know how to fix it would feel.
I'll be doing my own oil changes post warranty window so the video has really helped, knew it was fairly simple change and was good to hear the additional information too
I struggling with the fact that you had 60 comments about not separating the keys? No was hurt or was going to die. Unlike another video I watched about changing coolant on a hyabusa. Interesting stuff Stuart, the Ducati L twins have a mesh filter too.
Your video is very detailed, I just need a RE to go with it! Older BMW's use a cartridge filter like this. I don't quite get the need for 2 sump drains, that's a new one on me. The sump screen is in a bad location, but adds to the charm. My Matchless had one at the front of the engine that I never knew about. When I changed it after 30 years, it was still fine. One comment, please consider wearing rubber gloves when handling oil and especially the brake and chain cleaner. Many of them have nasty solvents that are readily absorbed by the skin. I wear them all the time when working on my bikes.
Time to dump the dyno break-in oil from my classic 500 and in goes the Silkolene. It's a bit cumbersome to get everything off/out/swapped/tightened back up on these little bikes but the pure joy of the ride is worth it.
RE: The (evidently) Very Controversial Key.....who's got time or gall to *comment* on things like this? Good lord, go out and ride your *own* bikes (if any) and leave Stuart alone. He's well aware of, well, just about *everything*.
Cuandon se te prende el check engine ..Si la motocicleta NO te falla como se lo puedo quitar ? Tendras algun tutorial .Mi classic 350 No trae el tablero digital es el mas sencillo
I always put a dab of tippex (or touch up paint whichever is handy) on the drain bolts in a conspicuous position to mark where they are, then a visual check that takes half a second is all you need to glance under and see all is ok. If the plug has loosened the dab of paint will be in a different place.
This is such a great clear video, thanks Stuart. With all the action filmed down by the rear brake pedal, it got me wondering if you know how to adjust this pedal. There seems to be a lock nut, but I can't for the life of me work out how to adjust it. I'd like mine to be a little higher than it is, and I'm baffled as to how to achieve it. The manual says "loosen the lock nut then adjust". Not totally helpful. Thanks, as always.
Thank you so much for the great tutorial! I just picked up a 2014 Continental GT and noticed an oil leak from one of the bolts holding the secondary oil filter. My guess is the thread may be damaged...
Stu 😆 you don't have to explain "the keys" to pathetically triggered wokes, you are kind I must say... as usual I enjoy your video that disperse applicable knowledge and skills. Cheers 🍻
I am a returning rider of the Geezer age, and having bought a Bullet I find your videos among the very best and most helpful I have ever seen. I have been "wrenching" (not wenching) on cars for years, but have not ridden or maintained a motorcycle for over 50 years. Please keep them coming. I enjoy your Zen-like approach to riding and maintaining. Thanks!
Informative video, thanks. Good point well made about the tightness of the sump plugs and strainer bolts. Very easy to strip the threads if you're not careful. I'm soon to do the 3500 mile oil change on mine. Personally, I think taking out and inspecting the strainer is a good idea, at least in the first few thousand miles.
hello everyone just picked up a bullet 500 2010 model with 13k miles on it any tips 1 owner said changed oil recently but may do one for my sake any advice on what I should look out for? please and thank you.
Concerned that there seems to be what looks like some type of silicone sealant flapping about at the casing joints of the engine. If there is this much on the outside of the casing joint, how much has squeezed out to the inside of the joint. Then to break off and block an oil way or something. Is this the best assembly practice by the manufacturer?
Please make a video on engine oil sir. Like what grades of engine oil can be used on a Royal Enfield motorcycle and also which engine oil(brand) is best for a Royal Enfield motorcycle and why of course. Will be waiting for more videos. 😁
A part synthetic oil could have only 10% synthetic oil in but surely if it's called semi synthetic it should have half, just going on the meaning of the word semi.
Uncle stu those copper crush washers for the sump plugs can you recall what size they are? I'm off to get some oil today and thought I'd best grab a couple at the same time but I wouldn't have a clue which to get, regards Marc
A very enjoyable watch Stuart, it reminded me of the oil change proceedure I did my old B31, it's very satisfying to take your time and do it methodically, then you know it's done right!
So, on a bike without a kick starter like the interceptor, could you turn the engine over to flush more oil out by removing the plugs and using the starter motor?
stuart, thank you very much for this clear and unambiguous demonstration. I will be doing the subsequent oil changes and this was very helpful. Tip I found most useful was the use of the kick starter to drain down oil that is up in the engine: I was amazed at how much! The torque setting that you use re-assured me. Its how I was shown to do this more than forty years ago and it has always served me well. As with yourself, the only stripped threads or sheared heads I have seen came from torque wrench errors. One thing that you may wish to give consideration to is a sump guard. I bought my 500 classic at about the same time as yourself and when I was looking it over, in the workshop, I noted the rear-brake master cylinder. It looked like a problem, just waiting to happen. RE do a terrific plate for about £80. It adds about 5 minutes to an oil change, of course. Thank again, for the best description of this operation that I have seen.
@@stuartfillingham The item is listed as an accessory for the500 Trials model. I can vouch for its fit on the Classic 500. It is a very nicely made item, too. All the best.
Great and informative video as usual! Most of the time on youtube tutorials you have guys talking about what they do, but not the reason behind why they do certain things. I am a very new Bullet 500 owner myself (only 400 km under my belt), would you also recommend the use of a fully synthetic oil on the Enfield 500 despite the slightly higher cost? I thought about going for a Liqui Moly 10w-50 because temps will be dropping quite a bit in a view months here in Austria. Ride safe and stay healthy
I would wait until you have at least 5000km on the engine before using full synth. Due to its superior anti friction properties it may inhibit complete running in of the motor.
Thanks for another great video Stuart. Your channel has become my favourite thing to follow. A Bullet 500 is on the wish list for me after watching your channel , but I have to get it past the Micro manager !! , bless her. I have just changed bikes from an old FJR to a tracer 900, so I am not complaining at all. As for the spare key, I keep mine in a zip up pocket of my riding jacket so when we are up in the snowy mountains somewhere, I don’t have to ring home and ask the dear girl to bring the trailer. :). Ride safe and cheers.
Hi Stuart, I'm back again. Just a quick question before I do my 3k Mile oil and filter change.. Is there a reason for leaving the removal of the main filter until after you've replaced the drain plugs? I would have thought removal at the same time as the plugs and replace when everything is going back together? I don't have a Haynes manual yet so I'm using your video as my guide. Many thanks Geoff
No, but it does mean you will have a lot of delicate components kicking around to get lost or damaged if you leave refitting everything until you've finished.
As promised - service kit bought - this will be the first time since I was 17 that I'll be doing my own servicing - watch this space! - really appreciate your time and this video Stuart.
Hi Stu, this may be a daft question? But how would you know if your 500 classic engine needs an oil top up? I know is obvious that you just look at the oil inspection fill hole, but that's not always a good indicator, as it near always shows is over full. any comments please as I don't want to just add more oil then overfill the engine m8.
Hi Stuart, I admire your videos and the way you convey the content to the audience. They are really methodical, steady, very relaxing and impressive and full of information. I was owning a Royal Enfield Electra 2012 model UCE, now upgraded to Interceptor 650. After watching your videos, I feel like getting a Bullet 500 again. Stay blessed ! Regards Yogesh
¡Excelente vídeo! Tengo una Royal Enfield Classic 500 Pegasus Edition 2018 y estoy encantado con ella. Muchas gracias por compartir sus conocimientos tan útiles. Saludos, El Paracaidista.
Australian born-again-newbie: I'm in the middle of dropping the oil in my 2020 Classic 350. The quirkiness of the oil level window has previously led me to overfill. The oil that's come out has more froth in it than coffee ! Take a lot of care not to do this. Your kick start tip was very useful; got a whole lot more out. Currently swapping Castrol Active for a Motul 5100 fully synthetic. Reading advice from all directions I'm hoping this will help with better gear change; less false neutrals and maybe reduce vibrations. I also read that greasing the chain and ensuring the "slack" is within limits helps with false neutrals. Great tutorial.
Stuart. Something I'm very curious about. All the oil filters for the 500 model we bought from the Royal Enfield importer do not have O rings in any of the boxes with the filter. i Even checked with a couple of other shops that carry Royal Enfield and they said the same thing.
I really enjoy watching your calm, relaxed, and methodical way of doing and explaining things.
Only reason I watch his videos the exact same reason. 👍
@@RICKYBAJWA1 As a German, I understand everything exactly. Have the same bike.
British accent 😋
@@maestrobengkel8402 'Ull!
Hi just did my oil change on my classic 500 using your vid as a guide 👍. Hitchcocks oil filter kit came with 4 o rings , the two for the filter one for filter cover and a tiny one which I could not find where it supposed to go
The tiny one goes into the filter cover assembly which needs to be disassembled in order to fit it. I'm not convinced it is necessary to replace it on a regular basis
Kawasaki KLR650 has an internal filter. Been made for a long time too. Of course nothing like the Bullet.
I have classic 500
Did ye see the interceptor review went up yesterday on a certain channel mentioned here before it was so painful to watch my brain bled. I don't know how he gets away with such stupid videos. Stick with uncle Stu people!
oh I must have missed that one! Thank god!
There is a law that demands you separate the keys at the first service
I think
Not under Euro 4. Brussels has been quite adamant that Key Separation is "not negotiable", despite UK protestations over scratched Zippo lighters (a US concern) and "lost Khakis" ( a Chennai misunderstanding)
@@direktorpresident I am talking Australia law
If you don't have a new copper washer you can always heat them to cherry red and quench in cold water. I would do that to the ones I took off so they can be used again at some point in the future, but then I'm a tight bugger.
You're supposed to heat them up and let them cool down spontaneously. if you throw them into cold water you actually harden them.
@@Vojta92 Copper works differently from steel and will soften rather than harden (much like silver, brass and bronze).
good advice on torques settings. never bothered when I was a lad and never stripped a thread. These days people are obsessed with torque settings, and most consumer torque wrenches cant be trusted in my opinion.
There are no torque settings for my 250 Ducati that I know of, it's all by feel. Way back in 1974 I stripped both 8mm bolts that held the seat on my CB125, but it was honestly made of cheese
Thanks for the upload, this bike never previously appealed. However, seeing the simple old school engineering and easy, I am starting to consider buying one myself. Cheers!
Fantastic oil & filter change on a fabulous bike. A new “FullFillingham Video” 👍🏻
Moto Guzzis also have two sump plugs and an internal oil filter. Frankly, more bikes, and cars for that matter, need two sump plugs.
Every one in our family loved and like your video father, uncle,big brother
And also grandfather. They sayed that you give every single detail. And your kick cleaning the engine this is done by us but not in work shops so they were happy that somewhere in world it's done
Thank full for your information keep giving us more videos.
😇😇😇😇😇😇
you are falling for the charms of this bike, I think, i certainly have. doing my oil change tomorrow, it always seems to run even better, nice one Stuart.
Have fun!
Excellent video, that´s a proper job that! As always. Keep up the good work and don´t mind the the fucked up comments. Stay frosty!
It didn't come as a surprise that your Enfield had no metal filings or particulates in the strainer or filter when you dropped your oil Stuart - You probably already know this but UA-cam channel 'Fort9' had a scientific analysis carried out on the engine oil at the time of the first service from several makes of brand new motorcycle, including BMW, KTM, Ducati, Aprilia, Triumph, Harley Davidson, the Japanese manufacturers and a Chinese make - Royal Enfield actually came out top, just pipping BMW with the cleanest oil after the engine's first 500 miles or so (it was pretty much the same colour and clarity as new oil) meaning their manufacturing processes are the cleanest in the industry - The Chinese bike's oil was so filthy it was difficult to test properly, being completely black and containing grinding dust, plastic particles and cloth fibres (probably from rags used during the build process) amongst other things !..
Tackling this tomorrow, service center wanted to charge $300 Australian Dollars !!! F that
I have been taking a Desert Storm for about 20 days. For me, your videos are very informative and I'm trying to watch them all to get to know the bike better. I feel like a pupil learning the notions from his professor and who he will later put into practice. Thanks for what you do
Followed your advice, step by step - kept stopping n starting video. Found myself talking Yorkshire b'y end. (Big problem, as I'm a Lancastrian!) BrilliantStuart. Keep it up!
Just watched an oil change done in India. Drained oil then started bike for 30 seconds with drain plugs out to drain all the oil. Then put drain plugs back in filled with diesel fuel and ran bike for 30 seconds and drained again!!!!!!!!. They certainly do things differently there! Thought you might have a fit if you saw it!
Hello Stuart love your videos, as I’m the world’s worst mechanic, can you consider a similar video for adjusting the chain on the bullet?
will do!
stuart fillingham thanks very much Stuart
Stu I have a Triumph T120 sitting beside the Bullet in the garage and when sauntering out for an evening ride I always pick up the Enfield keys. It just puts bugs in yer teeth
:-)
PS I have nursed some severe bairns
Charles Hurhaus - difficult children? 😃
This video was the perfect step by step tutorial! I followed your instructions and it worked to perfection! Thank you again and please continue to post!
Brilliant video sir, very useful! I’ll be following this very soon. I’m going to do an oil change at 1500 miles. Not necessary until 3000 but just for piece of mind. Thank you 👍🏼
Great tutorial Stuart, reminds me of my old T140V & XR125. Keep up the great work 👍🏻
Fantastic. You're the man. I'm about to pull the trigger and am looking forward to my own wrenching and maintenance as its pretty lean in my city in Cambodia. Thank you again for your professionalism.
Well it turns out my wife bought me the identical bike to yours my man. Fabulous!!! RE Phnom Penh is courting her for local dealership too. How cool is that? God bless this young country baby! Oh ya, Anjolina Jolette wanted to rent my baby yesterday as she's in town but I refused so I heard her helicopter. As we've had rain of late her roads are too muddy for the jewelry.
It is best to always use fully synthetic oil certified by SAE, API, JASO MA2 standards and without energy conservation recommended by the motorcycle manufacturer.
Good video and some good points. The way we talked about tightening nuts etc. was in flats i.e. 1 side of the hexagonal head so instead of saying +1/10th we'ed say +1/2 a flat (1/12th). More visual & easier to achieve IMO. But whatever works for you.
It's interesting that the oil stays visible in the sight glass when the engine is started. On the Himalayan, the oil disappears from the glass when the engine is started. You have to stop the engine, wait a few seconds, make sure the bike is vertical (not on the side stand) to get a proper check of oil level.
yes the bullet doesnt do things the way other bikes do!
Thank you, Stuart.
Excellent tutorial. I never fail to learn something from you.
Brilliantly informative video Stuart, I love the simplicity of these bullitts 🏍😃👍🏻
Sir, I have Royal Enfield Electra 2004 model. Company recommended 20w50 engine oil.Myself used to Castrol gtx mineral oil since the year 2004, Can i use synthetic or semi synthetic oil now? Your kind advise is needed. Thak you sir.
That excess silicone drives my ocd over I’d be cutting it off all over
RE torque down of bolts, I think a lot of torque wrenches that people use at home are inferior quality and are most likely incorrectly set from new or have gone out of calibration. I have my engineers torque wrenches serviced and recalibrated every year, from speaking to the testing company and seeing the calibration certificate for each tool, the odd one of them are miles off even when new. This indicates to me that the user in a lot of these cases did nothing wrong, simply an uncalibrated/cheap tool caused them to over torque the bolt. As you say it doesn't take much to over torque steel bolts into aluminium.
Personally I don't often use a torque wrench as I'm a experienced engineer and avid diy'r, my arms are calibrated better than a torque wrench imo. Don't get me wrong some things have to be torqued but most stuff doesn't. For those who are either learning or don't have experience please don't buy the cheapest torque wrench! Have it calibrated and practice in things that don't matter first, if I stripped the thread on an aluminium engine casing even I would curse a lot! I can't imagine someone who doesn't know how to fix it would feel.
very true words!
I'll be doing my own oil changes post warranty window so the video has really helped, knew it was fairly simple change and was good to hear the additional information too
The changed oil looks good in color not that dark. it could have been used for more kms
oil must be changed for the first service at 500km!
Great video, oil n filter change on my Enfield, very very helpful and...in English...cracking video cracking channel
Many thanks
Brilliant Enfield Oil Change video.... It's like taking ur machines to ultimate orgasm... This shows how much of love of ur Machine.... Great video
I struggling with the fact that you had 60 comments about not separating the keys? No was hurt or was going to die. Unlike another video I watched about changing coolant on a hyabusa. Interesting stuff Stuart, the Ducati L twins have a mesh filter too.
It was oldschool but useful as well. I followed every step you made. I have exactly the same bike but gold and green. Thank you.
Your video is very detailed, I just need a RE to go with it! Older BMW's use a cartridge filter like this. I don't quite get the need for 2 sump drains, that's a new one on me. The sump screen is in a bad location, but adds to the charm. My Matchless had one at the front of the engine that I never knew about. When I changed it after 30 years, it was still fine. One comment, please consider wearing rubber gloves when handling oil and especially the brake and chain cleaner. Many of them have nasty solvents that are readily absorbed by the skin. I wear them all the time when working on my bikes.
Time to dump the dyno break-in oil from my classic 500 and in goes the Silkolene. It's a bit cumbersome to get everything off/out/swapped/tightened back up on these little bikes but the pure joy of the ride is worth it.
RE: The (evidently) Very Controversial Key.....who's got time or gall to *comment* on things like this? Good lord, go out and ride your *own* bikes (if any) and leave Stuart alone. He's well aware of, well, just about *everything*.
Cuandon se te prende el check engine ..Si la motocicleta NO te falla como se lo puedo quitar ? Tendras algun tutorial .Mi classic 350 No trae el tablero digital es el mas sencillo
Top-notch oil change video. I have not seen any better.
I always put a dab of tippex (or touch up paint whichever is handy) on the drain bolts in a conspicuous position to mark where they are, then a visual check that takes half a second is all you need to glance under and see all is ok. If the plug has loosened the dab of paint will be in a different place.
Full Drainingham. Full Filteringham. Full Refillingham. (The Bullet Trifecta)
Thank you Sir... For sharing such a nice method... I will apply same on my Classic 500.
This is such a great clear video, thanks Stuart.
With all the action filmed down by the rear brake pedal, it got me wondering if you know how to adjust this pedal. There seems to be a lock nut, but I can't for the life of me work out how to adjust it. I'd like mine to be a little higher than it is, and I'm baffled as to how to achieve it. The manual says "loosen the lock nut then adjust". Not totally helpful.
Thanks, as always.
Thank you so much for the great tutorial! I just picked up a 2014 Continental GT and noticed an oil leak from one of the bolts holding the secondary oil filter. My guess is the thread may be damaged...
Hi Stuart, how about installing a rounded bend exhaust pipe? From Hitchcock's on to the classic 500
Stu 😆 you don't have to explain "the keys" to pathetically triggered wokes, you are kind I must say... as usual I enjoy your video that disperse applicable knowledge and skills. Cheers 🍻
I am a returning rider of the Geezer age, and having bought a Bullet I find your videos among the very best and most helpful I have ever seen. I have been "wrenching" (not wenching) on cars for years, but have not ridden or maintained a motorcycle for over 50 years. Please keep them coming. I enjoy your Zen-like approach to riding and maintaining. Thanks!
Very useful Video for me👏To Changing Engine oil and Oil Filter to my Classic 350
Thank you
Informative video, thanks. Good point well made about the tightness of the sump plugs and strainer bolts. Very easy to strip the threads if you're not careful. I'm soon to do the 3500 mile oil change on mine. Personally, I think taking out and inspecting the strainer is a good idea, at least in the first few thousand miles.
hello everyone just picked up a bullet 500 2010 model with 13k miles on it any tips 1 owner said changed oil recently but may do one for my sake any advice on what I should look out for?
please and thank you.
Concerned that there seems to be what looks like some type of silicone sealant flapping about at the casing joints of the engine. If there is this much on the outside of the casing joint, how much has squeezed out to the inside of the joint. Then to break off and block an oil way or something. Is this the best assembly practice by the manufacturer?
perfectly normal on all bikes triumph are just the same when new!
Please make a video on engine oil sir. Like what grades of engine oil can be used on a Royal Enfield motorcycle and also which engine oil(brand) is best for a Royal Enfield motorcycle and why of course. Will be waiting for more videos. 😁
Put 2.3ltrs oil only for smooth gear shifting as recommend by Royal Enfield
A part synthetic oil could have only 10% synthetic oil in but surely if it's called semi synthetic it should have half, just going on the meaning of the word semi.
hi, just got my classic 500 bullet, what brand & type of tires does your bullet has, are they tubeless too. can you make a short video of it. tnx
Great video and good advice, thanks. I can now sleep at night knowing the keys have been separated !
Any idea what size the 2 sump copper washers have? M12? M19? To make sure I order the right copper washer set. Cheers!
Uncle stu those copper crush washers for the sump plugs can you recall what size they are? I'm off to get some oil today and thought I'd best grab a couple at the same time but I wouldn't have a clue which to get, regards Marc
A very enjoyable watch Stuart, it reminded me of the oil change proceedure I did my old B31, it's very satisfying to take your time and do it methodically, then you know it's done right!
Sir is your bike's present handle position is acctually came with this bike how to adjust it kindly give a brief video on it
So, on a bike without a kick starter like the interceptor, could you turn the engine over to flush more oil out by removing the plugs and using the starter motor?
Hi
What silencer are you using please? Do you have a link to where I can buy. Thanks.
Good video, thank you dear sir! May I recommend rubber gloves to avoid getting motor oil on your hands. Its not good as a hand moisturizer.
Do you have any advice on how to scavenge excess oil out of a motorbike with only electric start capability?
Good tools good oil and some patience it takes as long as you are comfortable with nice video stay safe
Very informative Thankyou
I learned a lot .
The bolts on the bottom look like they are to be tightened counterwise. Or am I imagining?
How did you allow that hanging piece of rtv (or whatever it was) to hang there like that?
Just done an oil and filter change on my Bullet Trials following your video. Absolutely brilliant. So useful. Grateful thanks.
Does it void your RE warranty if you do your own services in the first 2 years does anyone know, cheers
Really great tutorial, full od practical advice. But... you left out what to do with those two dangly things that look like blades of grass.
just gasket sealant, best left alone to come of on its own accord!
A very clear and concise video.
stuart, thank you very much for this clear and unambiguous demonstration. I will be doing the subsequent oil changes and this was very helpful. Tip I found most useful was the use of the kick starter to drain down oil that is up in the engine: I was amazed at how much! The torque setting that you use re-assured me. Its how I was shown to do this more than forty years ago and it has always served me well. As with yourself, the only stripped threads or sheared heads I have seen came from torque wrench errors. One thing that you may wish to give consideration to is a sump guard. I bought my 500 classic at about the same time as yourself and when I was looking it over, in the workshop, I noted the rear-brake master cylinder. It looked like a problem, just waiting to happen. RE do a terrific plate for about £80. It adds about 5 minutes to an oil change, of course. Thank again, for the best description of this operation that I have seen.
Thanks, Yeah RE uk dont list the sump guard but I will look in to getting one essential on any bike in my opinion!
@@stuartfillingham The item is listed as an accessory for the500 Trials model. I can vouch for its fit on the Classic 500. It is a very nicely made item, too. All the best.
Great and informative video as usual!
Most of the time on youtube tutorials you have guys talking about what they do, but not the reason behind why they do certain things.
I am a very new Bullet 500 owner myself (only 400 km under my belt), would you also recommend the use of a fully synthetic oil on the Enfield 500 despite the slightly higher cost?
I thought about going for a Liqui Moly 10w-50 because temps will be dropping quite a bit in a view months here in Austria.
Ride safe and stay healthy
I would wait until you have at least 5000km on the engine before using full synth. Due to its superior anti friction properties it may inhibit complete running in of the motor.
@@stuartfillingham7011 Thanks mate.
I use FULL synthetic - always on ALL my bikes
Nicely experienced smoothly and gently cleaned the historic engine
Smashing video 🙂
Thanks.
Great video, thanks it was very useful
such a quirky machine. Love mine.
Thanks for another great video Stuart. Your channel has become my favourite thing to follow. A Bullet 500 is on the wish list for me after watching your channel , but I have to get it past the Micro manager !! , bless her. I have just changed bikes from an old FJR to a tracer 900, so I am not complaining at all. As for the spare key, I keep mine in a zip up pocket of my riding jacket so when we are up in the snowy mountains somewhere, I don’t have to ring home and ask the dear girl to bring the trailer. :). Ride safe and cheers.
nice one!
Hi Stuart, I'm back again. Just a quick question before I do my 3k Mile oil and filter change..
Is there a reason for leaving the removal of the main filter until after you've replaced the drain plugs? I would have thought removal at the same time as the plugs and replace when everything is going back together? I don't have a Haynes manual yet so I'm using your video as my guide. Many thanks
Geoff
No, but it does mean you will have a lot of delicate components kicking around to get lost or damaged if you leave refitting everything until you've finished.
fibre washers are as good as copper both do a good job
Hi, any links to the oil filter please cheers
Excelent video. Thanks
As promised - service kit bought - this will be the first time since I was 17 that I'll be doing my own servicing - watch this space! - really appreciate your time and this video Stuart.
2024, and I've found this very helpful Stuart. I bought a used 2017 RE Classic today. I'll be going over your old videos for tips.
Hi Stu, this may be a daft question? But how would you know if your 500 classic engine needs an oil top up? I know is obvious that you just look at the oil inspection fill hole, but that's not always a good indicator, as it near always shows is over full. any comments please as I don't want to just add more oil then overfill the engine m8.
follow procedure in handbook for checking oil
@@stuartfillingham thanks Stu.
Hi Stuart, I admire your videos and the way you convey the content to the audience. They are really methodical, steady, very relaxing and impressive and full of information.
I was owning a Royal Enfield Electra 2012 model UCE, now upgraded to Interceptor 650. After watching your videos, I feel like getting a Bullet 500 again. Stay blessed !
Regards Yogesh
¡Excelente vídeo! Tengo una Royal Enfield Classic 500 Pegasus Edition 2018 y estoy encantado con ella.
Muchas gracias por compartir sus conocimientos tan útiles.
Saludos, El Paracaidista.
Thank you so much for this most comprehensive explanation...if I could I would have given TWO thumbs up !!
Australian born-again-newbie: I'm in the middle of dropping the oil in my 2020 Classic 350. The quirkiness of the oil level window has previously led me to overfill. The oil that's come out has more froth in it than coffee ! Take a lot of care not to do this. Your kick start tip was very useful; got a whole lot more out. Currently swapping Castrol Active for a Motul 5100 fully synthetic. Reading advice from all directions I'm hoping this will help with better gear change; less false neutrals and maybe reduce vibrations. I also read that greasing the chain and ensuring the "slack" is within limits helps with false neutrals. Great tutorial.
Here I am again. Goes well, this Classic. I always used to put this oil in my 1991 Africa Twin 750 RD04.
Surprisingly therapeutic video.
Stuart. Something I'm very curious about. All the oil filters for the 500 model we bought from the Royal Enfield importer do not have O rings in any of the boxes with the filter. i Even checked with a couple of other shops that carry Royal Enfield and they said the same thing.
question: didnt you lose the 2 year warranty for DIY oil change?
no