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. 😇😇😇😇😇😇
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
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
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
I have a Classic 500, 2017, I won't do the oil change, as long as I can get some one to do it that knows how to. And still watched the whole video, you rock!
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!
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
I really like the intricate details and respecting the machine, and gentle manner in which you have executed and explained this procedure. Doing Motorcycle maintenance when we get it right is extremely rewarding and encouraging, just like riding the motorcycle itself.
Your videos about changing oil are more explicit and have a much more clean environment than many others on internet, mostly those from India. You have the perfect light, the perfect tools, the perfect procedures...except the lift😁 .Very good... Although I do not intend to change the oil myself in a basement garage of a flat building whit a automatic temporized light for several minutes only.
Hi Stuart, second time I’ve watched this video. First time round I still had my BSA B50SS but now I have my RE 500T, thought I’d watch it again. The bike has 2000 miles on clock and receipts show it had oil & filter changes (by dealership) at 800 and 1800 miles. Having always done oil & filter changes myself on all my previous motorcycles and all my cars bar the last three (I’m too old to crawl underneath these days), I watched your video as a tutorial this time. Most helpful and informative and easy I totally agree with your views on torque settings with copper washers and rubber O rings. Thanks a lot.
So - I don't have the workshop manual (yet) as it is currently out of stock on Amazon. However, I pressed ahead with my first 300 mile service and followed Stuarts excellent video. Ensuring that I had beforehand purchased all the items as listed in this video (box of crush washers etc). All instructions were informative, concise and sufficiently timed to enable me to pause the ipad next to the bike at each stage! - Perfect! :-)
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.
Thank you, Stuart, very much. Watching your excellent videos helps the slide down the slippery slope to buying an Interceptor, and I'll certainly heed the technical advice. By the way, you're an excellent speaker. Thanks!
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)
Hi Stuart. I watched this video soon after it was posted about 3 years ago because I had just bought a 2015 Continental GT 535. I thought the video was very good at the time. I just watched it again as a refresher because I'm in the process of getting the 535 running again and it has dawned on me, after watching numerous videos on the same topic over the intervening years, that this video is clearly the best I've seen on this subject! I love all the small helpful hints you throw in! Thanks!
Oh dear I was one of the 60 or so. Just didn't want to see your pride and joy damaged. On the other hand, it's nice to know that you have followers that care that much to make a constructive comment. Have a great weekend. Oh I forgot, good video too. 😊👍
Stuart, thanks for this tutorial, I have been reluctant to grovel around on the floor to get at all of the bits and bobs, I did it finally but I outsmarted my self when I got a sump guard fitted, it some what added to the procedure as it had to be removed first to allow the oil to drain properly, Watching other tutorials I was aghast at some of the wonky boys advocating running the bike briefly to drain it properly, only a fool would start any engine with no oil in it. But, that seems the way with some You Tube posts.
Another excellent 'Stutorial' for newcomers to perhaps what is the single most important maintenance procedure (whether DIY or service centre) of one's steel steeds: oil+filter change. Valuable additional contributions from commentors too, especially on reviving/annealing copper sealing washers and the vexed question of any necessity to 'torque' small (6mm or less) bolts. I wonder if I'm even more pedan.... 'meticulous' in some aspects of this work than Stu. Where RE reccommend pre-soaking the new internal oil filter, I've been in the habit of pre-filling/pre-soaking my spin-on cartridge oil filters on my Honda CB500X and Suzuki VX800 for the last 25+years. And doing the same for the internal oil filter of my 1982 Suzuki GSX400EZ. I've found that by doing this, the oil pressure warning light goes off after only 3 or so seconds, as opposed to anything up to 10 seconds, if I fit up the oil filters 'dry'. I'm also in the habit of using 1/4" sockets and drives on 6mm dia bolts/10mm socket size that go into any alloy casting. I end up holding the socket/ratchet head with my thumb+index finger and just using the limited leverage of the heel of my hand against the drive to get the 'just so' feel of correct tightness. But I like Stu's quantitative '10th of a turn' rule for those newcomers yet to acquire the correct mechanic's 'feel'. A 10th of a turn corresponds to a 'snug nip-up' tightness 'feel'. As for those who whine and worry over the Interceptor's supposedly 'low' 3000mi/5000km service interval and think this is a sign of poor build quality, they should ignore these sorts of 'spook' stories. I have been almost religiously doing 5000km oil+filter changes on my steel steeds for the last 30 years. This in spite of the CB500X's stated oil/filter change interval of 12,000km/7500mi. To reiterate: The single best and cheapest maintenance thing one can do for one's steel steeds to keep them in good health and longevity regardless of 'brand', is good clean oil and filtration, for these are the very life-blood of the engine. For me spending £30/NZ$60 and an hour of time every 6 months or so is nothing in the Greater Scheme of things for peace of mind. Granted this is something I've always done myself so I'm saving considerable coin on the labour side of things. Whenever I've lifted the tappet covers to check valve clearances of my engines, there has been nary the tiniest scrap of black carbon or scunge lying in the nooks and crannies of the top of the cylinder head, even after 100,000+km of use under my care.
This is perfect for my future RE Conti GT535! A very well made througho video explained in detail how to change the oil on these gorgeous classic looking machines. Thank you very much for the upload! Have a great and safe weekend Stuart
Yes, Bullet Doesn't show oil level when its on. The oil window is full of oil all the way to the top when the engine is running. It shows the real oil level after 15 minutes to half an hour after we switched off the engine & stand it on a level surface on center stand. Loved Your video sir. Thanks For making it. Keep Doing ur good work Sir. Love From India.
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 👍🏼
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.
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!
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!
Hello Stuart, I have been watching your videos with keen interest and just wanted to say that your calm methodical ways of doing things is a joy to watch and relieves my feelings that I have OCD many thanks :)
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.
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 :-)
Really enjoyed this one Stuart never seen a oil change like this actually looked fun to do , something special about old school great video again thanks Stuart
¡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.
If my memory doens´t cheat me, the filter-apparatus for the modells before 2012 is quite different. The cap went from 2 to 3 bolts, but forfeited the plastic gasket that went on between the cap and th engine case. The internal spring was either differnt or completely not existent - i remember that the cap directly hold the filter, and there was another o-ring on it. The downside was, that the complete oil pressure went to the cap, hold fast by the 2 bolts. If the gasket broke, the engine pumped all oil outboard and there was no way from stopping it doing so but to replace the gasket and the o-ring. The new filter-thingy with the internal spring is quite an improvement. Nice vid!
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
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.
Its really easy to overfill the UCE motors resulting with oil in the air cleaner, always best to check after a run & let oil settle five minutes then check on level ground with bike off the stand. Some of the hand books don't mention the front oil drain plug though it was there as on my 2015 model. Early UCE motors only had 2 bolts on the oil filter cover & the spring loaded retainers were in separate bits resulting with bits flying off though the new part will gladly fit making an easier job 😀
I meet these people throughout my week, month, year, life..people who just have to say something no matter how obvious it is, for the sake of it, stating the bleeding obvious, Mr Smarty pants, the expert in pointing things out who missed out on the guru queue when the status was being handed out.. Happy days, have a lovely weekend Stuart, regards to Willow.👍
Looks quite nice qualitywise! Thanks! By the way, old computers or microvawe ovens seem to have very strong magnets (I don't remember which one but maybe total disassembly will enlighten a bit, or more if your wife is concerned) and those are good for cleaning the sump magnets.
Good video. Most BMW Airheads have a similar oil filter. Thanks for emphasising torque importance. The number of buggered threads I’ve come across because a previous owner has been watching Popeye films.
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, thank you for sharing this, I am becoming more and more convinced that a bike such as this will be my next bike. As a total novice to any home maintenance this is really helpful and does make me want to have a go myself. Watch this space :-)
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.
Regarding the two keys.. Something I've always done - I don't leave the spare at home.. I take it with me in my pocketses. I live alone, and the thought of losing the key then having to leave the bike while I organise a ride back home is scary.. I take the spare with me so I don't have to worry about someone walking off with my unlocked/unattended bike... Also most rides I go on here in Australia are usually up around 400km round trip.. A long walk home...
Really informative and helpful video, thank you. I’m interested in getting a RE and it’s nice to see what I’m in for when it comes to servicing at home.
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
Perfectly timed video! I've been wearing in my new bike and been reading through the manual to learn what oil I can use and how to change, still doesn't make sense. A video on oil choices would really be interesting, as I want to try and be more involved rather leave it all to the dealer! Great video! Thank you and enjoy the weekend
Hello Stuart, Love the tea strainer secondary oil filter. Good job there's a felt main filter. Already missing the Weekend virtual rides. Hopefully I'll be able to get a 'non-virtual' ride in this week, can't wait to test the new Booster plug. Cheers Keith
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.
Very informative and thorough as usual. I was really surprised at the 'kick over' technique to get that extra 1/2 a litre out. The more the merrier! The more I watch about these bikes, the more I would like one. Thanks uncle stu.
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!
Fantastic oil & filter change on a fabulous bike. A new “FullFillingham Video” 👍🏻
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.
😇😇😇😇😇😇
Top-notch oil change video. I have not seen any better.
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
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
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!
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
Just done an oil and filter change on my Bullet Trials following your video. Absolutely brilliant. So useful. Grateful thanks.
I have a Classic 500, 2017, I won't do the oil change, as long as I can get some one to do it that knows how to. And still watched the whole video, you rock!
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.
One of the best maintenance videos I have ever seen. Great job 👏
Nicely experienced smoothly and gently cleaned the historic engine
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!
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
When i need to sleep i watch your videos,such a calm voice for sleeping ...😴😴😴
Thank you, Stuart.
Excellent tutorial. I never fail to learn something from you.
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.
I really like the intricate details and respecting the machine, and gentle manner in which you have executed and explained this procedure. Doing Motorcycle maintenance when we get it right is extremely rewarding and encouraging, just like riding the motorcycle itself.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Wow..this is much better than official Royal Enfield 'DIY' video for oil change...
Your videos about changing oil are more explicit and have a much more clean environment than many others on internet, mostly those from India. You have the perfect light, the perfect tools, the perfect procedures...except the lift😁 .Very good... Although I do not intend to change the oil myself in a basement garage of a flat building whit a automatic temporized light for several minutes only.
Hi Stuart, second time I’ve watched this video. First time round I still had my BSA B50SS but now I have my RE 500T, thought I’d watch it again. The bike has 2000 miles on clock and receipts show it had oil & filter changes (by dealership) at 800 and 1800 miles.
Having always done oil & filter changes myself on all my previous motorcycles and all my cars bar the last three (I’m too old to crawl underneath these days), I watched your video as a tutorial this time.
Most helpful and informative and easy I totally agree with your views on torque settings with copper washers and rubber O rings.
Thanks a lot.
So - I don't have the workshop manual (yet) as it is currently out of stock on Amazon. However, I pressed ahead with my first 300 mile service and followed Stuarts excellent video. Ensuring that I had beforehand purchased all the items as listed in this video (box of crush washers etc). All instructions were informative, concise and sufficiently timed to enable me to pause the ipad next to the bike at each stage! - Perfect! :-)
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.
Thank you, Stuart, very much. Watching your excellent videos helps the slide down the slippery slope to buying an Interceptor, and I'll certainly heed the technical advice. By the way, you're an excellent speaker. Thanks!
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
Brilliantly informative video Stuart, I love the simplicity of these bullitts 🏍😃👍🏻
Hi Stuart. I watched this video soon after it was posted about 3 years ago because I had just bought a 2015 Continental GT 535. I thought the video was very good at the time. I just watched it again as a refresher because I'm in the process of getting the 535 running again and it has dawned on me, after watching numerous videos on the same topic over the intervening years, that this video is clearly the best I've seen on this subject! I love all the small helpful hints you throw in! Thanks!
Great to hear!
Stuart, 1/10th of a turn Fillingham - I salute you. Brilliant video, thanks for sharing
Glad you enjoyed it
Great tutorial Stuart, reminds me of my old T140V & XR125. Keep up the great work 👍🏻
Oh dear I was one of the 60 or so. Just didn't want to see your pride and joy damaged. On the other hand, it's nice to know that you have followers that care that much to make a constructive comment. Have a great weekend. Oh I forgot, good video too. 😊👍
Thanks Stuart, will follow your service procedure to the letter
A very clear and concise video.
Stuart, thanks for this tutorial, I have been reluctant to grovel around on the floor to get at all of the bits and bobs, I did it finally but I outsmarted my self when I got a sump guard fitted, it some what added to the procedure as it had to be removed first to allow the oil to drain properly, Watching other tutorials I was aghast at some of the wonky boys advocating running the bike briefly to drain it properly, only a fool would start any engine with no oil in it. But, that seems the way with some You Tube posts.
Another excellent 'Stutorial' for newcomers to perhaps what is the single most important maintenance procedure (whether DIY or service centre) of one's steel steeds: oil+filter change. Valuable additional contributions from commentors too, especially on reviving/annealing copper sealing washers and the vexed question of any necessity to 'torque' small (6mm or less) bolts.
I wonder if I'm even more pedan.... 'meticulous' in some aspects of this work than Stu. Where RE reccommend pre-soaking the new internal oil filter, I've been in the habit of pre-filling/pre-soaking my spin-on cartridge oil filters on my Honda CB500X and Suzuki VX800 for the last 25+years. And doing the same for the internal oil filter of my 1982 Suzuki GSX400EZ. I've found that by doing this, the oil pressure warning light goes off after only 3 or so seconds, as opposed to anything up to 10 seconds, if I fit up the oil filters 'dry'.
I'm also in the habit of using 1/4" sockets and drives on 6mm dia bolts/10mm socket size that go into any alloy casting. I end up holding the socket/ratchet head with my thumb+index finger and just using the limited leverage of the heel of my hand against the drive to get the 'just so' feel of correct tightness. But I like Stu's quantitative '10th of a turn' rule for those newcomers yet to acquire the correct mechanic's 'feel'. A 10th of a turn corresponds to a 'snug nip-up' tightness 'feel'.
As for those who whine and worry over the Interceptor's supposedly 'low' 3000mi/5000km service interval and think this is a sign of poor build quality, they should ignore these sorts of 'spook' stories. I have been almost religiously doing 5000km oil+filter changes on my steel steeds for the last 30 years. This in spite of the CB500X's stated oil/filter change interval of 12,000km/7500mi.
To reiterate: The single best and cheapest maintenance thing one can do for one's steel steeds to keep them in good health and longevity regardless of 'brand', is good clean oil and filtration, for these are the very life-blood of the engine. For me spending £30/NZ$60 and an hour of time every 6 months or so is nothing in the Greater Scheme of things for peace of mind. Granted this is something I've always done myself so I'm saving considerable coin on the labour side of things. Whenever I've lifted the tappet covers to check valve clearances of my engines, there has been nary the tiniest scrap of black carbon or scunge lying in the nooks and crannies of the top of the cylinder head, even after 100,000+km of use under my care.
This is perfect for my future RE Conti GT535! A very well made througho video explained in detail how to change the oil on these gorgeous classic looking machines. Thank you very much for the upload! Have a great and safe weekend Stuart
Thank you!
Super video. This should enable any owner to do the job with confidence.
Good tools good oil and some patience it takes as long as you are comfortable with nice video stay safe
Yes, Bullet Doesn't show oil level when its on. The oil window is full of oil all the way to the top when the engine is running. It shows the real oil level after 15 minutes to half an hour after we switched off the engine & stand it on a level surface on center stand.
Loved Your video sir. Thanks For making it. Keep Doing ur good work Sir. Love From India.
Moto Guzzis also have two sump plugs and an internal oil filter. Frankly, more bikes, and cars for that matter, need two sump plugs.
Great video and good advice, thanks. I can now sleep at night knowing the keys have been separated !
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 👍🏼
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.
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!
Thank you so much for this most comprehensive explanation...if I could I would have given TWO thumbs up !!
Best guide I've seen. Thank you for your time and your clear explanation.
Stuart..............awesome description tutorial plus your enthusiastic knowledge, loved it, thank you Sir
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!
That was very useful ,I have just bought a GT 535 and am about to do an oil change ,thanks stu
Hello Stuart, I have been watching your videos with keen interest and just wanted to say that your calm methodical ways of doing things is a joy to watch and relieves my feelings that I have OCD many thanks :)
Great video Stuart, as good as I’ve come to expect them! Your methodical and careful approach is something many pros could learn from methinks.......
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.
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? 😃
love watching your videos stu, you sound as classic as the bike.
Really enjoyed this one Stuart never seen a oil change like this actually looked fun to do , something special about old school great video again thanks Stuart
Glad you enjoyed it
¡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.
I like the cartridge filter- less waste to the landfill! And with a well built relief spring you have even less waste- way to go R.E.!
If my memory doens´t cheat me, the filter-apparatus for the modells before 2012 is quite different. The cap went from 2 to 3 bolts, but forfeited the plastic gasket that went on between the cap and th engine case. The internal spring was either differnt or completely not existent - i remember that the cap directly hold the filter, and there was another o-ring on it. The downside was, that the complete oil pressure went to the cap, hold fast by the 2 bolts. If the gasket broke, the engine pumped all oil outboard and there was no way from stopping it doing so but to replace the gasket and the o-ring.
The new filter-thingy with the internal spring is quite an improvement. Nice vid!
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
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!
Its really easy to overfill the UCE motors resulting with oil in the air cleaner, always best to check after a run & let oil settle five minutes then check on level ground with bike off the stand.
Some of the hand books don't mention the front oil drain plug though it was there as on my 2015 model. Early UCE motors only had 2 bolts on the oil filter cover & the spring loaded retainers were in separate bits resulting with bits flying off though the new part will gladly fit making an easier job 😀
Very useful Video for me👏To Changing Engine oil and Oil Filter to my Classic 350
Thank you
Hi Stuart top class video. I am sorry please forgive me years ago I lost my keys and I had an awful time replacing them have fun and be safe.👍😎
Thank you Sir... For sharing such a nice method... I will apply same on my Classic 500.
I meet these people throughout my week, month, year, life..people who just have to say something no matter how obvious it is, for the sake of it, stating the bleeding obvious, Mr Smarty pants, the expert in pointing things out who missed out on the guru queue when the status was being handed out.. Happy days, have a lovely weekend Stuart, regards to Willow.👍
Thanks Steve! you too!
Looks quite nice qualitywise! Thanks! By the way, old computers or microvawe ovens seem to have very strong magnets (I don't remember which one but maybe total disassembly will enlighten a bit, or more if your wife is concerned) and those are good for cleaning the sump magnets.
Great video, oil n filter change on my Enfield, very very helpful and...in English...cracking video cracking channel
Many thanks
Tackling this tomorrow, service center wanted to charge $300 Australian Dollars !!! F that
Good video. Most BMW Airheads have a similar oil filter. Thanks for emphasising torque importance. The number of buggered threads I’ve come across because a previous owner has been watching Popeye films.
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, thank you for sharing this, I am becoming more and more convinced that a bike such as this will be my next bike. As a total novice to any home maintenance this is really helpful and does make me want to have a go myself. Watch this space :-)
Well done stu everthing covered, cannot wait for the test ride report.👍
Excellent report, very informative. Many thanks
I love the small and useful details.
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.
such a quirky machine. Love mine.
Regarding the two keys.. Something I've always done - I don't leave the spare at home.. I take it with me in my pocketses. I live alone, and the thought of losing the key then having to leave the bike while I organise a ride back home is scary.. I take the spare with me so I don't have to worry about someone walking off with my unlocked/unattended bike... Also most rides I go on here in Australia are usually up around 400km round trip.. A long walk home...
Really informative and helpful video, thank you. I’m interested in getting a RE and it’s nice to see what I’m in for when it comes to servicing at home.
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
Perfectly timed video! I've been wearing in my new bike and been reading through the manual to learn what oil I can use and how to change, still doesn't make sense. A video on oil choices would really be interesting, as I want to try and be more involved rather leave it all to the dealer! Great video! Thank you and enjoy the weekend
The Honda CBR250RR also had an internal filter from my experience (a 1992 version)
Looking forward to getting my Bullet delivered in two weeks. Good vid, thank you very much, very helpful! Just subscribed.
Hello Stuart, Love the tea strainer secondary oil filter. Good job there's a felt main filter. Already missing the Weekend virtual rides. Hopefully I'll be able to get a 'non-virtual' ride in this week, can't wait to test the new Booster plug.
Cheers Keith
I forgot to add. On mine when I start it unlike you said in yours. The oil window goes as soon as I start the bike.
Yeah your 100% right about that key, I actually use aluminium foil and Coca Cola to clean gunk off chrome parts.
That oil filter reminds me of the type on a BMW R100RS I had.
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.
Another quality video Stu thank you for the time and effort you put it. 👍
Glad you enjoyed it
The Honda singles like XBR500, SLR650, Dominator 650 etc have an internal oil filter.
Very informative and thorough as usual. I was really surprised at the 'kick over' technique to get that extra 1/2 a litre out. The more the merrier! The more I watch about these bikes, the more I would like one. Thanks uncle stu.
Glad it was helpful!