Brief initial thoughts on my Royal Enfield Classic 500 🤔

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  • @PhilipBallGarry
    @PhilipBallGarry 12 днів тому +1

    Stunning bike Willie😊 That right hand mirror might have a left-handed thread? Just a thought

    • @2wheeledwillie395
      @2wheeledwillie395  10 днів тому

      Yes it does 👍 think the mirrors are too short tbh! Ordered some bar end mirrors 👍

  • @pinkiewerewolf
    @pinkiewerewolf 12 днів тому

    Yay Teddy! The Classics and Bullets are so cool. I think the wheels set your Classic 500 apart from the rest.

    • @pinkiewerewolf
      @pinkiewerewolf 12 днів тому

      Sunday would work well. I won't have to scurry off like a WereRat to get stuff done. Unless, I'm out on a bike. I need to get some more riding in, working on the house is cramping my style. 🤣

    • @2wheeledwillie395
      @2wheeledwillie395  12 днів тому

      Thanks so much Pinkie 👍👍👍

    • @2wheeledwillie395
      @2wheeledwillie395  12 днів тому

      ​@@pinkiewerewolf excellent!!

  • @MsDenver2
    @MsDenver2 12 днів тому

    First of all I’m sorry I couldn’t be with you on your live vid Willie , I’m just too ill at the moment. I have to say Teddy looks fab , Motea uk has bar end mirrors for Teddy and Amazon has them. Hope that’s helps . 😊😊

  • @chituma11
    @chituma11 9 днів тому

    Kickstarting, put the bike on the centre stand, ignition OFF procced to kickstart from halfway up ONLY do approx approx 10 pumps on the Kickstart to build-up compression. Turn the ignition on then kickstart the bike from half-way up on the kickstart (to avoid kickback) you may have to hold the semi choke lever in located on the left hand handlebar just as you kickstart the bike.

  • @gordonyoung3668
    @gordonyoung3668 11 днів тому

    On my classic 500 Tribute black it came with the royal Enfield touring mirrors, a bit pricey but multi adjustable.

  • @MrB1967
    @MrB1967 11 днів тому

    Classic Bike SHop in Redditch are showing stock of the Stadium bar end mirrors.

  • @adrianroberts6983
    @adrianroberts6983 12 днів тому +4

    It's a really easy bike to kickstart, honestly. Just ease it over compression on the kickstart, let the lever back up, then kick firmly. It should start first or second kick. Use lever on the left handlebar to set a fast idle while it warms up if you need to. Enjoy.

    • @2wheeledwillie395
      @2wheeledwillie395  12 днів тому

      I'm going to try that tomorrow! Thanks Adrian 👍

    • @marcr8968
      @marcr8968 11 днів тому

      @@2wheeledwillie395 The bike also has an auto de compressor. No need to manually play with a lever do this before kick starting.

  • @JulianPerry-r4k
    @JulianPerry-r4k 12 днів тому +3

    Hey Willie, I love the new bike! You are going to have so much fun on Teddy. I am usually more of a fan of spokes on classics, but as far as mags go, those are very spoke-like! Plus the convenience of being tubeless (I assume they are tubeless?!) I think those are an excellent compromise 👍

  • @richardgitz2264
    @richardgitz2264 12 днів тому +3

    Congratulations on your new bike Willie!

  • @simonchilli2088
    @simonchilli2088 12 днів тому +1

    The wheels are certainly funky Willy🤗. I hope you have many miles of smiles on it!

  • @dalecoleman8852
    @dalecoleman8852 12 днів тому +3

    Hi Willie…Congratulations on your new aquisition, personally I think the wheels look classy. I would not change a thing about that bike🏍️😇👍

  • @davebruley7445
    @davebruley7445 12 днів тому +4

    Yeah the wheels look good mate..

  • @DH-tp9ns
    @DH-tp9ns 12 днів тому

    Oh man!! Those wheels are stunning!! That looks so awesome. Are those RE accessory wheels?

    • @2wheeledwillie395
      @2wheeledwillie395  12 днів тому

      Thanks buddy, tbh I don't know! They were on the bike when I bought it 👍

  • @MindfulMotorcyclist
    @MindfulMotorcyclist 12 днів тому +2

    Teddy! Love the name

  • @critterIMHO
    @critterIMHO 12 днів тому +1

    Congratulations! I think the wheels give your new bike a cool hot rod look.

    • @BarryJTaylor
      @BarryJTaylor 12 днів тому +2

      Oh ... I didn't think much of the wheels until you said it looks like a hotrod .... And now if I think that way ... they work for me lol.

    • @2wheeledwillie395
      @2wheeledwillie395  12 днів тому +1

      Thanks buddy!!

    • @2wheeledwillie395
      @2wheeledwillie395  12 днів тому

      ​@@BarryJTaylor😂😂😂😂

  • @pommiegranite464
    @pommiegranite464 12 днів тому +2

    Love the wheels!

  • @Brian-tb1zs
    @Brian-tb1zs 12 днів тому +1

    I Love that bike! I like the wheels. Not traditional but probably easier to keep clean.

  • @flamintasty
    @flamintasty 12 днів тому +4

    That does look nice. But we can’t hear it!!
    I thought it had spoked wheels, for some reason. Well, technically it does have spokes I suppose. They look like the wheels Harley Davidson use on their Breakout.
    Speaking of Harley Davidson, I’ve just bought one. A Fat Bob 😂
    I was close to buying an Interceptor, a Z900RS, and a KTM 1290 Super Duke. But I decided to ‘come out’ and bought a Harley instead. I’ve spent the past 40 years avoiding them and taking the piss out of them. My cousin and my mates who own Harleys all tried to get me to have a go on theirs. I did sit on them, then got off it and said, “That’s enough of that!” 🤣
    And here I am now, one of them. At last, I’ve got something to ride to the Blue Oyster Bar 🤣

    • @2wheeledwillie395
      @2wheeledwillie395  12 днів тому +1

      You're a Harley man?!? Wow!! Enjoy it bud 👍

    • @flamintasty
      @flamintasty 12 днів тому

      @@2wheeledwillie395 God, that looks strange seeing someone say that about me. I’m a Harley man. Oh dear 😂
      ​​⁠Cheers, I already know you’re enjoying both of yours. We are allowed to own more than two bikes though. So don’t feel bad when you buy a 350 Classic as well 😂
      I got that Harley for a good price, it’s the last year of the Twin Cam engine, before the Milwaukee 8 engine replaced it.
      I’ll probably sell one of my GSXR 1000’s in the near future and then buy an Interceptor anyway. Superbikes are ok for short blasts, but my time on them is coming to an end. I’m getting too old for them, hence buying a tractor 😂

  • @cousinjack2841
    @cousinjack2841 12 днів тому +1

    Those wheels are the nearest thing you can get to alloy spokes I reckon. Looks bloody good to me. Nice one.

  • @herrdirektor1969
    @herrdirektor1969 12 днів тому +2

    Enjoy and many happy miles! ❤

  • @adam-qf2vz
    @adam-qf2vz 12 днів тому +2

    Hey Willie...... As Ive said before....my wife loves the RE over the Z900 as she knows I cant be silly on it.....and I must say I enjoy plodding through the Lincs countryside taking in the views rather than being 100% focused on whats coming up on the roads..... As we get older there is much to be said for a sedate pace occassionally....thanks.....looking forward to next live

  • @peterdane9138
    @peterdane9138 12 днів тому +5

    Lovely looking bike. Traditional like my first wife.

  • @DaveGeezer
    @DaveGeezer 12 днів тому +1

    Love the wheels.

  • @Borntobemild2625
    @Borntobemild2625 12 днів тому +3

    Great looking RE. I think you're right about the wheels. They give the bike a little more character.

  • @bankruptpensioner
    @bankruptpensioner 12 днів тому +1

    Great looking machine - can't wait to hear what it sounds like 👍

  • @teamtempest844
    @teamtempest844 12 днів тому

    Wishing you miles of smiles.

  • @dennisolson3667
    @dennisolson3667 12 днів тому +2

    I fitted a pair of Stadium bar end mirrors on my Trials. I did have to do some modifications to them. Not too difficult, just remember to commit to the cut/drill. Stainless work hardens something fierce!

  • @andybiker2236
    @andybiker2236 12 днів тому

    Hi the bike looks great thats a keeper love the channel God bless

  • @thomasconnors3303
    @thomasconnors3303 12 днів тому +2

    Willy I have a classic 500 I put the round stadium bar end mirrors on it stadium are an old company look on line about £50 ish . They fold up so if you have tight space find get in the way .tom

  • @simonbealing
    @simonbealing 12 днів тому +1

    Lovely colour. I have the green/chrome you saw last year at two wheel. How's the down shifting on this one? On mine i have to be quite gentle.

    • @2wheeledwillie395
      @2wheeledwillie395  12 днів тому +1

      Hi Simon, yes remember your bike well, stunning!! Down shifting is perfect buddy 👌

  • @kennethheldreich6604
    @kennethheldreich6604 12 днів тому +1

    Lovely bike, love the wheels they suit it,sometimes it's good to be different 👍🇬🇧🏍

  • @Mike-j9q8z
    @Mike-j9q8z 12 днів тому

    Hi, love your videos love Teddy including the wheels 👍

  • @TheFowler99
    @TheFowler99 12 днів тому +3

    Please check the age of the battery. if its the original that comes with the bike i would advise you to replace it before it let's you down. i took my classic out and it let me down,the total mileage on the bike was 70 miles only, and being EFI you can not kick start it with a flat battery

    • @kentishman5698
      @kentishman5698 12 днів тому

      The battery on my 2018 RE 500 classic fractured due to vibration, bike was running on the alternator. once i stopped it it would not restart as you correctly stated.

    • @2wheeledwillie395
      @2wheeledwillie395  12 днів тому

      Thanks buddy I'll check it out 👍

  • @billellis6538
    @billellis6538 12 днів тому +1

    Great looking machine willie, those wheels do look good. Brave man going out, bloody freezing out there. I assume you know the right mirror has a left hand thread, i.e. lefty tighty.

  • @Lee-70ish
    @Lee-70ish 12 днів тому

    Bought my bar end mirrors from EBay Willie currently 30 quid a pair.
    Love the wheels even though Im a tubed lover on Ethel .
    If Teddy has the threaded spigots on the bar ends, I could always whip one off of Ethel for you to try.

  • @MarkBruce-m2i
    @MarkBruce-m2i 12 днів тому +1

    A Keeper - must be - get it in the goalmouth .looks great. By the way that grave i told you about is in the village of Friston, E.Sussex and on the cross it only says "Washed Ashore". Enjoy the rides.

  • @zedcharlie
    @zedcharlie 12 днів тому +1

    I agree the wheels are OK being different. I prefer a normal spoked but I would be OK buying one with them . Certainly wouldn't pay for replacements. But, throttle on, 3rd gear 40mph. What a feeling. On big bike at that speed it's boring.

    • @2wheeledwillie395
      @2wheeledwillie395  12 днів тому

      Yep it's an amazing feeling Charlie!

    • @zedcharlie
      @zedcharlie 12 днів тому

      ​@@2wheeledwillie395 Almost as good as when you pulled that "lass" in London 😮😂

    • @2wheeledwillie395
      @2wheeledwillie395  12 днів тому

      ​@@zedcharlieI think you're referring to my mate Rob bud not me!

    • @zedcharlie
      @zedcharlie 12 днів тому

      @@2wheeledwillie395 Thought it could have been. Cheers mate. My mate Andy agrees with me about wheels . Look OK. Different.

    • @2wheeledwillie395
      @2wheeledwillie395  12 днів тому

      @zedcharlie thanks Charlie (and Andy!). Both have great taste!! 👍👍👍

  • @christyrer9530
    @christyrer9530 12 днів тому +1

    Can’t get over how much I like the wheels. On paper they shouldn’t work but they just do,,,😀👍

  • @kennethszpindor1723
    @kennethszpindor1723 12 днів тому +2

    Looking good whillie

  • @andrewroberts5416
    @andrewroberts5416 12 днів тому +1

    The wheels look great, beautiful bike! 👍😁

  • @saltaireorangebicyclechopp8555
    @saltaireorangebicyclechopp8555 12 днів тому

    Silver accents on the rims look great.

  • @marcr8968
    @marcr8968 12 днів тому

    Two words of advice for the the Classic 500 that you will never need for any other motorcycle. 1) to check the oil, set the bike on its center stand, start the engine and let it run for 2 minutes, turn it off and wait another 2 minutes to check the level. If you check it any other way you will likely be adding oil thinking that the bike needs it, or draining it thinking that its overfilled. Do not overfill the engine. It usually runs on approximately 2.2 liters of oil. 2) the bike has a cut off switch on the side stand (kick stand) which turns off the fuel pump. It will never run with its side stand even if its in neutral. Dealers don't even know this and often try to start the bike with its side stand down. You need to tell them about this. I have had mine since 2017 (purchased new) and the bike has been reliable. Hope this helps. Cheers from Québec Canada.

    • @2wheeledwillie395
      @2wheeledwillie395  12 днів тому

      Thanks buddy 👍👍👍

    • @marcr8968
      @marcr8968 12 днів тому

      @@2wheeledwillie395 My pleasure! I just noticed in your last video, that your bike runs with the side stand down. The last owner likely removed the safety switch which would normally cut the fuel pump. Many owners do this on their RE 500's. Enjoy your new bike. p.s. I also own a 2024 z900rs same as yours , same color etc. Both bikes are very different but just as enjoyable.

    • @2wheeledwillie395
      @2wheeledwillie395  12 днів тому

      ​@@marcr8968will spotted buddy, it actually caught me out earlier! Went round a corner and heard an awful scrapping!! 😱

  • @weemark67
    @weemark67 12 днів тому +1

    Glad you’re loving the bike. Ride and enjoy 😊
    Does the mirror not have opposite thread, to the left one?
    I like different……quality.😊

    • @2wheeledwillie395
      @2wheeledwillie395  12 днів тому +1

      Thanks Mark, yes it does but the hole for the LH mirror is on the wrong place! Not sure why! 😂

  • @momarsden3053
    @momarsden3053 12 днів тому +1

    Hi Willie 👋. The 500 looks gorgeous 😍. As for the wheels? They look great AND... why have spoked like everyone else? 🤷. Regards, Mo 😊👍.

  • @johnstonstewart9683
    @johnstonstewart9683 12 днів тому +2

    Stadium bar end mirrors can be made to fit. Personally I don't like the wheels but we're all different.....

  • @WebboWebbo-z5o
    @WebboWebbo-z5o 12 днів тому +1

    Love the bike! Love the wheels! Looks the bollocks mate. Congrats, well done👊🏻
    Webbo

  • @richardyardley5127
    @richardyardley5127 12 днів тому

    I own a Classic 500 and they are the real thing. THE true classic and a joy to ride, with so much genuine character because it is a gently modernised 1950's bike. I think the wheels are great. You love them and that is the most important thing. Oh and my ex wife also had two heads lol. What a nightmare but I was able to walk away before any real damage was done 🙂

  • @PeterHolland-mu7yn
    @PeterHolland-mu7yn 12 днів тому

    Not a lover of the wheels mate but want a set for my classic as worry about punctures and the hassle of tubes especially on tour, but I do like the bars, bit wider better leverage, she lovely mate, how are you finding the ride, I loved it, more agricultural than the J series 350 but I like lumpy singles, 🤣 …..Pete 🇫🇷

    • @2wheeledwillie395
      @2wheeledwillie395  12 днів тому

      I'll absolutely LOVING it!! Def more agricultural than the 350 but I 100% prefer it! SO much fun!

  • @ianhalliwell8604
    @ianhalliwell8604 12 днів тому +1

    I like those wheels, they do look different and there's nothing wrong with that. The mirrors on my new Eliminator give me a great view of my shoulder's and I'm still wondering if i should get mirror extenders or bar ends. Oh the agony of choice.

  • @franktreadwell3442
    @franktreadwell3442 12 днів тому +1

    Fantastic wheels

  • @Tony-ug1mv
    @Tony-ug1mv 12 днів тому

    Teddy aka Sir Edward Enfield perhaps?😁 Lovely looking classic bike but personally I’d prefer spoked wheels. Agree on the weather, the air temperature is freezing🥶

  • @joetocchio9666
    @joetocchio9666 12 днів тому +1

    The live broadcast was great, really enjoyed the interaction. You did a great job with that.
    Not a fan of the wheels.
    I'd go with tubeless spokes. I think it would perfectly suit the 500.
    Have fun!

    • @2wheeledwillie395
      @2wheeledwillie395  12 днів тому +1

      Thanks Joe, sorry you don't like the wheels! Next Sunday at 7pm mate!!

  • @petersheppard6085
    @petersheppard6085 12 днів тому +1

    Nice Bike....pretty area...Swiss Cottage, it ain't......

  • @kevinmills5052
    @kevinmills5052 12 днів тому

    Lovely setting,near the telephone box 😊 looks smashing 👌

  • @susantruesdale5231
    @susantruesdale5231 12 днів тому

    Hi willie, just seen your new classic 500, looks a great bike or it would do if you didn't have those coco the clown wheels on it, it defeats the object of it being a classic looking bike and it needs the peak on the head lamp and that ridiculous silencer taking off and putting a goldy on it from hitchcocks, and put some traditional wheels back k on it and I'm sure it would make a great bike, but each to us own everybody's different and that dealer really saw you coming, I bet he's had that in his showroom for over 3 years 😂😂😂
    Anyway got to go, got to get back home on my Z900.
    Pete

    • @2wheeledwillie395
      @2wheeledwillie395  12 днів тому +1

      Lol! I absolutely love the wheels!! For the little I paid for it in over the moon 👍

  • @IndigoJo
    @IndigoJo 12 днів тому

    Since you've ridden the 350s as well, how does this compare? It's got a few extra HP but I've heard it's heavier than the newer Classics.

    • @2wheeledwillie395
      @2wheeledwillie395  12 днів тому

      It does feel a bit heavier but definitely can feel the extra power 👍👍👍

  • @brockett
    @brockett 12 днів тому +1

    I like the wheels.

  • @dungspreader
    @dungspreader 12 днів тому +2

    ❤👍

  • @Merthyr-Dave
    @Merthyr-Dave 12 днів тому

    Lovely looking bike Willie, glad you are enjoying it, keep safe 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

  • @trevorwilliams195
    @trevorwilliams195 12 днів тому

    Looks great willie enjoy..

  • @darrellmeganfoxall8830
    @darrellmeganfoxall8830 12 днів тому

    Don't kick it like a 2stroke, get it in compression, wham, should start 1st 2nd kick..Not sure about wheels..👍👍👍

  • @gerrypowell2748
    @gerrypowell2748 12 днів тому

    Hi Willie,your wheels are great and suits the bike,to kick start it ,a few primer kicks then get TDC and kick😛

  • @iantownsend17
    @iantownsend17 12 днів тому

    Hi Willie. Yea, I'm not so sure about the rims either, but it's not my bike it's yours, so as long as you're happy mate I'm happy. 😉

  • @hansgeffenvan6794
    @hansgeffenvan6794 12 днів тому +1

    Not a fan of the wheels, but good for safety. Raise idle by pulling on the little lever on left grip, will make kick-starting easier.

    • @2wheeledwillie395
      @2wheeledwillie395  12 днів тому

      Thanks buddy.. Hopefully the wheels will grow on you!!

  • @berryslokker8949
    @berryslokker8949 12 днів тому +1

    Teddy, your lovely!!!!!!

  • @guyfuller1369
    @guyfuller1369 12 днів тому

    Nice backdrop. Ya, the wheels are great.

  • @paulsilson2148
    @paulsilson2148 12 днів тому +1

    Who's taym think he is willie, doesn't he know you were voted number 1 on channels of the year, 😂 those wheels are splendid

  • @TringmotionCoUk
    @TringmotionCoUk 12 днів тому

    Went out today, it was damned squirrelly under the tyres, not fun with numb fingers.
    Wheels really work IMHO

  • @RobertDodge
    @RobertDodge 12 днів тому +1

    The OG owner obviously previously had a T100 Bonnie hence the number plate. Maybe TAYM would fancy the plate for his T100 ?! I love the wheels definitely different. Im considering P/Ex ing my 2022 Triumph T120 Black Goldline for a 2022 Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR (Naughty boy bike) price to change £750 just need to see if I get on with the riding position. As you know previously had the 13 Plate Hayabusa so cant be much in riding position. Artful

    • @2wheeledwillie395
      @2wheeledwillie395  12 днів тому

      Oh! Keep me posted on the speed triple! Sunday night 7pm mate!!

  • @scoothome
    @scoothome 12 днів тому

    Wheels look good

  • @sefton1972
    @sefton1972 12 днів тому

    Lovely wheels. Easier to clean than traditional spoked.

  • @Maverick-moto
    @Maverick-moto 12 днів тому +1

    Cracking looking bike Willie. 👌☺️👍
    Regarding the RH mirror.. I guess you know that they’re typically opposite threads to one another. 🤔

    • @2wheeledwillie395
      @2wheeledwillie395  12 днів тому

      Thanks bud.. Yes I sussed that out thanks! 👍👍👍

  • @ruahinesrider
    @ruahinesrider 12 днів тому +2

    I sent a email for those Mirrors Willie you can still get them.They sell them singulary & if look at bottom of page of last email they also black blanking bolts 🔩 for the 500.

  • @perceivedvelocity9914
    @perceivedvelocity9914 12 днів тому

    Those wheels look good to me.

  • @bikahjoeUK
    @bikahjoeUK 12 днів тому

    Beautiful bike! I have to agree that looks wise it does have the edge on the new 350 Classic…and that’s from a 350 owner! The wheels don’t do it for me though - but having said that, they’re certainly more practical as I assume you’re running (or could run) tubeless tyres on them. On my spoke-wheeled 350 I carry spare inner tubes for front and rear with me wherever I go. They just sit in the bottom of one of my panniers. I’m not going to start taking wheels off at the roadside but at least I’m prepared when I get recovered, as the first thing a local garage is going to tell me is, “Sorry mate we don’t carry those tubes”, at which point I can proudly whip mine out and say, “Ta-da!” 😂🎉

  • @jamesdspaderf2883
    @jamesdspaderf2883 12 днів тому +1

    I got my bar end mirrors on ebay.

  • @timgarnett7636
    @timgarnett7636 12 днів тому

    Love those wheels! Sad to say I have sold the 350..... very sad about it to be honest but have my reasons.... Will be taking off the stadium bar ends I bought if interested? I need to check the fit is the same but nice chrome ones. I just uploaded my review of the classic 350. If interested
    ua-cam.com/video/Onm40_RXcDw/v-deo.htmlsi=GsUxrItFrpvz3VGl

    • @2wheeledwillie395
      @2wheeledwillie395  12 днів тому +1

      Oh no! That's a shame Tim😢 I'd love to but yr mirrors but sadly I don't think they will fit

  • @melvincain5012
    @melvincain5012 12 днів тому

    I'm on the negative side of the wheels debate I'm afraid. Too "modern" for my taste.

    • @2wheeledwillie395
      @2wheeledwillie395  12 днів тому

      Fair enough buddy, I know they are not for everyone 👍

  • @markoevo
    @markoevo 12 днів тому

    Stadium mirrors , just seach it , remake of the classic mirrors , bye them direct

  • @rcfokker1630
    @rcfokker1630 12 днів тому

    See plenty with two faces.