2020 Royal Enfield 500 Trials Works Scrambler - New Bike - Some Good Tips & Essential Must Do's!

THE BEANIE COMP HAS CLOSED AND CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNER 13260daniel
Here is a detailed look at how i prepared my brand new Royal Enfield 500 Trials Works Replica/Scrambler prior to going out on its very first ride. What you need to know and how to get the very best out of the new motorcycle over a long period of ownership.
Plus how I tackle the long and tedious running in process and how i go through the process.of doing it on a daily basis.
I also list the best spark plug you can run it this great little 500cc thumper the NGK BPR6ES or BP6ES
The trials 500 by Royal Enfield is based on the Royal Enfield Classic 500 platform and is a great first bike for the newcomer to start off with.

[@hatchetjack1031]

Worked in Motorcycle Industry for 30 years in USA. Rode thousands of bikes...but never rode a Royal Enfeild. Getting a Classic black bullet 500 next week. Feel like a kid before Christmas! 😆 thanks for the bike tech!

[@ridewithwarro]

enjoy the new experience

[@vonsprague7913]

Devil's in the detail, not wasting time helping fellow bikers out mate! Great video and a new subscriber. New to these bikes so the help is greatly appreciated 🇬🇧

[@ridewithwarro]

it does pay to get in early on these bikes -try and avoid the possible issue later

[@vonsprague7913]

Some of the best and most practical advice I've received. Cheers

[@ridewithwarro]

@@vonsprague7913 always good to get some positive feedback. depending on the year of your bike-its worth checking the negative battery leads for signs of fatigue. in fact both and if in doubt-replace before they stress crack and break off!

[@vincentstone2154]

I just purchsed one of the last Enfield Bullet Replica Trials 500s available in Australia and its incredible. Beautiful old school bike, it takes me back in time riding it. Vibrations yes, but that's part of the fun. I put an NGK spark plug in like you suggested but cant comment on it yet. I will go for a ride tomorrow and let you know.

[@ridewithwarro]

should go better. i first tried the ngk on a new bike back in 012 and after that put it in every new bike. no beed to gap either just toss it straight in. but i will say by the time they got to the euro 4 bikes back in 017 -rear disc new swing arm -these bikes ran better with the bosche plug than the earier model which were prone to plug fouling...lol

[@ThaiMotoTrails]

Thanks for the spark plug tip. I've had mine stall randomly on me slowing down around town, will try the NGK

[@ridewithwarro]

guaranteed to work!

[@blockhead52]

No Thanks I didn't hear it but I assume that you have to add this to be in the running for the beene. That was very interesting very poor quality control at the factory and the dealership I will be keen to see how this bike preforms.

[@ridewithwarro]

so will I...lol

[@rej1960]

No thanks. Looking forward to your experiences with the Boosterplug. Thank you for the advice on checking bolts and Loctite 243!

[@ridewithwarro]

Glad to help. I think I will try it in a week or so. once I get an idea on how this bike runs first so I can offer correct info. well providing it fits or I will have to buy another one,,,lol

[@pikebobstar2033]

Some good advice. Although in 400 miles everything appears tight at present. Glad you're gonna test a booster plug. Nearly pulled the trigger on one of these today but gonna run in some more and couple more oil changes first. The extra magnets is neat idea. I'm still gonna try this at this later stage of running in. My drain plugs looked like your examples at first change which, I left till scheduled 300miles. Ran oil through fine dive. Oil appeared clear with no debris. I will change again at 500miles. Enjoy that fabulous looking trails 500👍

[@ridewithwarro]

I've noticed these bikes vary quite a bit. sometimes I do oil changes and the oil comes out pretty clean and other times its the opposite. yeah if I can get that booster plug on I will try it in say a week or so once I put the first few important miles on the bike. plus I will get an idea if the plug helps the bike run better or not rather than just say it does

[@pikebobstar2033]

@@ridewithwarro Yeah got to make sure these tweaks make a difference and it's not just a placebo effect.

[@diaryofawanderingboot]

How do you keep it so clean and tidy? Mate you take real good care of your bikes, Kudos to you.

[@ridewithwarro]

yeah i must admit it does take a bit of time and effort to keep it looking nice

[@fiamun]

Hey Warro. Are you finding the chrome bikes any harder to look after than a painted one? Like the orange crush interceptor. But chrome is so classic! Cheers. Pere

[@ridewithwarro]

no trouble at all-actually had a few of them and i think no real difference to look after and they really stand out and look the classic part. both mine are chrome. interceptor and this

[@stevepowell4946]

No Thank, I was waiting for you to fire her up all of the way through your video. Very clear sound and such a clear video thanks.

[@ridewithwarro]

Glad you enjoyed it. I plan to do that next clip as the video ran too long with the other stuff...lol

[@Eastsussexbiker]

Hi mate lovely to be able to afford/own so many bikes. Great videos.

[@ridewithwarro]

glad to hear you enjoyed it

[@johncopetti1253]

Hey Warro. Another beautiful toy to play with. I just love the look of the enfields so much I went to the local to check them out for myself. The classic 500 chrome tank is still my favourite as far as looks go but as you say, the vibration...Ahhhh. Good tips and wise to check any bike before riding, but especially so the Enfields it would seem. Looking forward to the review and comparison of this machine. Enjoy. John

[@ridewithwarro]

Thanks John. I think it will be an interesting ride. I can just see it battling the trails with you 500x...lol NO! I very much doubt it. maybe the 390

[@NewYorkCityonTwoWheels]

Good video. You say the NGK BPR6ES is "already gapped" - I've been using them and have found them gapped to 0.8 - 0.9 mm out of the box. I then gapped a collection to 0.7mm, which is the gap in the manual - not thinking that hmm, the gap in the manual is probably only appropriate for the plug in the manual (Bosch something-or-other). The ground strap was toasted all the way down to the base! No major problems though. I guess I should "ungap" the rest of my BPR6ES collection.

[@ridewithwarro]

ive never gapped that plug for any c5-i just pull it out the box and put it straight in. never had a problem.

[@ridewithwarro]

@@bb-ballistics1706 i dont think i ever have either -plug straight from the box to the motor

[@robertadams4415]

Next time you replace the plugs try using a piece of 3/8s rubber tubing to start the plugs

[@ridewithwarro]

good tip!

[@WestSussexBiker]

No thanks from the UK. My Himalayan had terrible running until i changed to NKG plug. Hey don't worry i always watch till the end because i don't want to miss something i may need

[@ridewithwarro]

when I had it I never tried the ngk plug in the Himalayan. I thought it ran ok well compared to one of these...lol

[@corriecole4687]

I just bought one of these. Mine has the the skid plate , hand guards and headlight guard. Only 206 miles on the clock.

[@ridewithwarro]

plus the number on the side cover too

[@gordonyoung3668]

No Thanks, great video looking forward to your start and first ride.

[@ridewithwarro]

More to come!

[@rodneygunn788]

Looks nice maybe later but I'm still running my 2002 350 ci only 40000 miles sweet engine been out today 40 miles

[@Indian-pt4vi]

my Classic EFI 2017 HAS 21.000 KM.

[@ridewithwarro]

good run there. I had a 500 iron barrel back in 012. just couldn't get use to the right gear change. I thought if I don't get rid of it-it will get rid of me...lol

[@searcherfor9]

No Thanks, I would have thought that checking all the nut and bolt tightness should be done by the dealer selling the bike on their PDI. Useful information though if buying one.

[@ridewithwarro]

over 8 years of buying them and 5 different dealers I have only found one who did a pretty good job...lol with these bikes I think its best to check them yourself for just plain sake of peace of mind. saves parts falling off....lol

[@TheDazzerRTW]

Thank you for the very useful tips.

[@ridewithwarro]

thanks -happy to help out!

[@Fred-Wilbury]

Great vids great bikes I have to apologise I ride a speed twin but I do love the look of these . Regards Fred. Best of luck to all in the draw

[@ridewithwarro]

I actually had a new street scrambler last year- it was a pretty good bike too.

[@dontknow7551]

Good info thanks Warro. Initial oil changes at 100, 300 and 500 miles ? Thats taking no chances. Given the choice between a brand new zero mileage or an almost new with 700 miles on the clock but a thousand gbp cheaper, which would you go for ? Thanks.

[@ridewithwarro]

heres what i'd do -test ride the bike and take it straight out on the highway and put it on 100 kph if it doesnt vibrate much buy it -if its a shaker pass it in and buy the brand new bike and run it in carefully

[@dontknow7551]

@@ridewithwarro I couldn't resist buying the brand new Trials, it'll be prepped and carefully run in as per your tips. Cheers Warro.

[@ridewithwarro]

@@dontknow7551 always good to run them in carefully for the long haul ahead. all the best!

[@Ruskinrowe12]

100% NGK plug. I’ve had so many missing and hard start issues over the last 28,000km. Two Bosch plugs in that time and never fixed it. I just thought it was they was the efi runs. Changed to NGK and it’s totally a different bike

[@ridewithwarro]

yep know them well. i was one of the first to use them way back in 2012 following advise from another guy who put me onto them. lots use them now but in 2012 it was a totally different playing field getting the 500's sorted out

[@ChrisKonings]

No thanks mate, loving the videos and enjoying the work on your Int650, I’ve been doing some similar changes!

[@ridewithwarro]

Glad you like them! the 650 is a far better bike to ride than this one in all areas but the 500 is just a great trip back in time bike which I still like

[@CCitis]

@@ridewithwarro Hmmm, that is an interesting comment.... Both are similarly priced near me...

[@ihateemael]

you'll probably find the ngk plug is "hotter" than the original and burns off deposits better on the short trips you do. Iridium plugs are for high mileage, probably outlast the bike!

[@ridewithwarro]

early days I was abscessed with the iridium but one day I ran both and found no difference over a period of time except the price...lol

[@nickbasiliou5744]

No thanks. Cool classic! Thanks for your advice and videos.

[@ridewithwarro]

Thanks for watching!

[@Indian-pt4vi]

could those cute tyres go on classic 500 EFI? What is the measure please?

[@ridewithwarro]

not sure on the pressure but I see no reason why they would not fit the classic 500. bike is running the exact same size rims. now I have run classic 500's with k70 period style tyres and I think they look better than these. check those tyres out

[@corriecole4687]

Can you help me out. I have the same bike. I went to change my spark plug and the rubber boot has a metal elbow over it as well. I mistakenly unscrewed the spark plug wire from the elbow. I put it back together and replaced the spark plug, now it won’t start. What did I do?

[@ridewithwarro]

1. I would unscrew and re-seat the cap back on the plug lead. 2.make sure your new plug has the screw off end cap as the solid plug cap will not seat correctly 3. make sure your sidestand is up 4 . check to see if you may have bumped the kill switch to off position. 5 check and see your in neutral 6. turn key on and if you hear the fuel pump prime -it should start

[@corriecole4687]

@@ridewithwarro omg! I’m an idiot. New plug is , and the bike runs beautifully. Thanks! I knew it was something simple.

[@gilcomnz]

No Thanks from NZ . Love your KTM vid

[@ridewithwarro]

Thanks 👍 47t rear arrived yesterday. waiting for paddock stand to arrive and will fit and test. I think the 390 is a very good bike and the cheapest of the 3 new bikes I have now. I highly recommend the 390 as a good value go near any-where machine with pretty good power

[@gilcomnz]

@@ridewithwarro Yes I agree. I just traded my Himalayan in on the 390 adv and just love it. I love the tech on the KTM and the ability to connect the nav from my phone to the screen especially for our adventure rides in the bush & forestry. I might do what you have done with the front sprocket too. She is lacking in low end torque, Thats for sure. Keep up the great vids. Cheers Grant kzbin.infovideos?view_as=subscriber

[@dieter6686]

No thanks, your videos helped me out with my bike, thanks 🤙

[@ridewithwarro]

happy to be of some help!

[@supreetsingh4616]

Hi mate can you please tell we what’s the number of the spark plug ?

[@ridewithwarro]

ngk bpr6es

[@supreetsingh4616]

@@ridewithwarro Thanks mate. Hope that will last on my bike

[@ridewithwarro]

@@supreetsingh4616 it will work on all uce 500 from 09 to 021

[@pawpawren7664]

No thanks pal! Love your videos, have learned a lot.

[@ridewithwarro]

Glad to hear it. makes doing a clip worthwhile

[@BilgemasterBill]

Nice little prep roundup there, WildBill. It gets a "thumb's up" from me, though for some reason I've never had much luck with NGKs, so my bikes and whatnot all wear Plain Jane Champions. My old Iron Barrel Bullet seems to adore its N4, just up the heat range a notch from its previous N3. As for your lovely gal getting into the act, you might consider cobbling together a fancy-shmancy brief intro blurb for all your videos with a suitable excerpt from that catchy "500 CC" tune of hers. I miss hearing it. Oh yeah, and "NO THANKS!" If I win, can I get a beanie knitted from random scraps and end pieces of different yarns and old mop strands, with maybe the odd feather, tea bag or Bosch plug woven into it? I'd wanna look like a mentally ill Mad Max extra when I stroll into the convenience store. And that would be appropriate. You see, it may be winter down there in Oz, but it's been pushing 40 degrees Celsius (over 100 Fahrenheit) here in Virginia all week, and probably next too. Anyone wearing a knit woolen beanie hereabouts might rightly be considered by law enforcement authorities as a "person of interest".

[@ridewithwarro]

I once had an iron barrel BB that was my very first bike in the enfields. the bike I almost crashed too. got confused with the right gear change too much. in the end one of us would have gone...lol yeah I think the ngk is a uce thing where it appears to work pretty good in those. whatabout all that tightening up parts in the new bike. just goes to show it pays to look them over...lol by the way this bike has a very good positive gearbox. just took it for a run today. best c5 gearbox I have ever used and not a false neutral either

[@13260daniel]

No thanks 😷 ,but looking 👀 forward for more great info from Ride with Warro 🏍

[@ridewithwarro]

like...when I start it...lol

[@adrianpeds]

No thanks. Love the vids Warro

[@ridewithwarro]

happy to show them

[@einfacheinnachdenker9071]

Thanks from Germany. 👌

[@ridewithwarro]

glad you enjoyed it!

[@Tomahawkfalcone]

Is the euro 4 not twin spark any more?

[@ridewithwarro]

export models for the past 10 years have always been just single plugs in the 500 uce's

[@diliptigga9099]

👌👌👌👌👌

[@ridewithwarro]

happy to help out

[@ricinphx]

No Thanks. Learned some new things. -Rick 2014 Classic 500, Battle Green, Phoenix Arizona

[@ridewithwarro]

especially that plug change. works great

[@sandhusbythesea1122]

Hi Can I add pannier rails on this Trials?

[@ridewithwarro]

have not seen any for sale but you can attach them to the mudguard rails. ive done that with the messenger bags

[@sandhusbythesea1122]

@@ridewithwarro Yes I tried to mount just worry if get in to wheel in case of rough road I have royal enfield pennier shock lug is attached but now looking to find mount the bottom and side lug this one don't have foot peg carrier and mudguard railing so looks like need to alter some thing to mount the pannier of left side

[@ridewithwarro]

@@sandhusbythesea1122 maybe you could get a local to weld you up a costom frame to store the bags on

[@sandhusbythesea1122]

@@ridewithwarro Yes that the option Thanks

[@georgezuss2925]

Jeez, Warro, d'ya reckon those boys at re India have a decent set of sockets between 'em, mate?!! If we get a whip-round between your followers, maybe we could buy them a torque wrench whilst we're at it, eh?!! Damn nice bike though, chap, thanks for the lesson. It'll be an absolute beauty when you finish settling it, Keep smilin, bloke....

[@ridewithwarro]

I could do with a good socket set myself...lol

[@rietveldrietveld3568]

No thanks. I have a C5 Military Bullet but am thinking of the new Trials. Just have to wait for this Covid thing to end and the new bikes to come to North America

[@ridewithwarro]

I actually think they are no more than a c5 in a different dress. if you wait long enough I bet you could modify yours and save a few $$$

[@ianwelch484]

Hi warro. Great video. Please put me in your Prize draw. Looking forward to seeing your next video mate. Ride safe. 🏍.

[@ridewithwarro]

You're in!

[@paulfisher3811]

No thanks , love your videos.

[@ridewithwarro]

Glad you like them!

[@jamesdevlin6373]

No thanks, good info.

[@ridewithwarro]

No worries!

[@Tomahawkfalcone]

No thanks 😂 useful vid mate

[@ridewithwarro]

No worries

[@marcjohnson7734]

Nooo thanks👌

[@ridewithwarro]

all good!

[@gtptvanbuuren3795]

NO THANKS CLEVER WIFE OF WARRO's. I'VE GOT NO HAIR. NEED A BEANIE TO HOLD MY EARS ON. HAVE A NICE DAY.

[@ridewithwarro]

all good

[@karolkowalczyk1578]

NO THANKS my helmet wouldn’t fit if I wore it 🏍💨

[@PictorialPlanet-]

No thanks! You must be crazy 🧐

[@ridewithwarro]

most days...lol

[@PictorialPlanet-]

Good man! Really looking forward to following your journey with the new bike.

[@dannyfrumenzi9817]

No thanks. Any tips on how to run the cable from the tiny tach? Cable tie points, any areas to avoid, etc. Cheers.

[@ridewithwarro]

only one lead so just straight under the tank and wrap it around the plug lead roughly 6 times and loop it tight. press both buttons on the display for 4 seconds to start unit. I don't even use cable ties. this is just a good guide for a run-in and after that toss it aside. I think there are better units out there but again more $$$ involved this is my old tach from 2 years back so its set up for this bike. not sure now how to set a new one but they come with instructions.

[@dannyfrumenzi9817]

Cheers