Introducing 'the chuckle machine'. My 2017 classic 500.

[@karun_vv7190]

I got a 2020 classic 350. I love the kick that new ones don't have. Indeed it's not fast but it sure has its own soul, full of character.

[@ricksroyalrides123]

I agree. The newer 350's are great bikes. Very smooth and, probably a better bike. But they have lost the kick start and the character of the old one. Happy ridings.

[@hardburke4910]

Those 500s are awesome bikes!! I have the 350 reborn and the 500 - both as the classic. Both bikes are great in their own right!

[@ricksroyalrides123]

Yup. I agree. The 350 is a lot more usable as a daily ride, but the 500 has all the character. Happy riding.

[@Chuck-vv3wu]

Love your new thumper!! Well done✌️

[@ricksroyalrides123]

Thanks so much. Can't wait to get the fuel pump fixed and get out on her.

[@sipkediepbrink1810]

Also got a C5 2017. Love it to bits. Selling my bmw rt1100 and this bike will be a keeper. Happy trails!

[@ricksroyalrides123]

Yeah, I just sold my 650 GS so I can keep this. Great bikes. So much soul and character. Looking forward to putting many smiles on the chuckle machine. Safe ridings buddy.

[@jezlefay250]

Love it! The david Attenborough of motorcycling 🏍 brilliant

[@ricksroyalrides123]

😂😂

[@paulhoughtonhhoughton9188]

Hi Rick, few upgrades I would suggest: 1- iridium spark plug. 2- K&N air filter. 3- Hitchcocks 50's silencer (with baffles fitted) other wise far too loud leaving your ears will be buzzin. nice 1 m8

[@ricksroyalrides123]

Cheers Paul. I'll have a look into those over winter. Happy riding mate. 👍

[@brockett]

I have just bought one and it arrives in two days. Love the sound but I think my other bikes will soon get jealous. My first big bike in 1966 was a '61 350 bullet so it's full circle for me.

[@ricksroyalrides123]

Perfect. They certainly get under your skin. Enjoy mate.

[@gaza1952]

Thanks for the ride Rick. 😊

[@ricksroyalrides123]

Thanks for watching. 👍

[@Diver-7448ss]

I get it. Classic 500 Battle Green. Love it

[@ImLeuff]

If you stop to think about which bikes give you the most unique riding experience, this one has got to be up there. It's debatable if it's a *good* riding experience, but unique definitely. I'll have to source one for myself some day. I agree with you on the 350, I'm sure they're great but they're that bit more refined. 500 is diamond in the rough, very rough lol

[@ricksroyalrides123]

Spot on. I can't wait to fix the fuel pump and get it on the road. Just waiting on the part. If I was having a bad day, I'd always hop on my 500 bullet and it would never fail to put a smile on my face. Happy ridings.

[@JamesAdam100]

I got a 2017 bullet, I've changed the bars to slightly wider/higher/swept back, lighter bar end weights and lighter mirrors, to my surprise it cut the vibration down at least 70% 👍🏼

[@ricksroyalrides123]

That's interesting. I put trail handlebars on my old bullet to make it a bit more comfortable. I also added Oxford heated grips which made me feel the vibes more through the bars! This one has grip puppies which helps. Happy riding and thanks for your comments. 👌

[@chrisgoostry9932]

Where did you get your bars from James? Any pictures?

[@sachinmadappa3167]

Love it ..I Own 2012 ...classic 500 EFI...❤❤

[@ricksroyalrides123]

Awesome. Many smiles per miles.

[@zedcharlie]

Love my 500trials. Have 6 bikes and I could have it as my only one.

[@ricksroyalrides123]

They're just built different aren't they? Can't wait to get out on the road on her. Thanks for your comment. 👍

[@EvanHeisler-w6l]

I've got a 2019 Bullet 500 trials. I'll never sell it. I'll take it to my grave.

[@ricksroyalrides123]

@@EvanHeisler-w6l Yeah, this one is a keeper. Happy ridings.

[@MyRoyalEnfieldTravels]

Many happy miles!

[@michaelpatterson9185]

I have a 2018 500 Pegasus model and really enjoy it !

[@ricksroyalrides123]

They look the nuts. Enjoy. Can't wait to get mine back on the road. 👍

[@JohnTanner61]

Will be LED bulbs in the instrument cluster. Make sure they have not put LED warning bulb in the high beam and speedo otherwise it is way to bright at night. I have two of these and a Super Meteor and I'm based in Crawley. I take it you are in TW?

[@ricksroyalrides123]

Hi John. They all looked pretty bright, much brighter than my old bullet which you could barely see, sorry it wouldn't surprise me about the LEDs. I'll have to see what it's like at night. Have to sort the fuel pump issue out 1st, so she's off the road atm. I'm based in Maidstone but used to life in tw. Picked the bike up from East Grinstead so not too far from you. 👍

[@cousinjack2841]

Congratulations; she's a beauty. Shame about the fuel pump but sh"t happens. I'm moving home to the UK after living abroad and feel that there's time for one more bike. The short list is the new BSA Goldstar, RE Interceptor and now the RE500 classic / Bullet. I do quite like the Interceptor, but I've always had a soft spot for big singles. What is your opinion regarding the RE500 for a bit of sedate touring, I do want to get out and about a bit, including the NC500 at some point and coming from Cornwall, that's going to be a fair old jant. Loved the ride out /home. That sound never gets old. Subscribed.

[@ricksroyalrides123]

Thanks @cousinjack2841 I would think it's totally doable. I'm in Wales atm touring with my wife on a RE scram. You have to manage your expectations on what is comfortably achievable. Your journey to the NC is about 16 hours, avoiding motorways. I would say plan for a 2 week trip. 3 days up there, 7 days around the NC, and 3 getting back. It would be smoother on one of the newborn 350's but I can't think of a more enjoyable bike to do the NC 500 on than the classic 500. Like you say, that sounds never gets old. Good luck and thank you for subscribing. 👍

[@ricksroyalrides123]

Thanks @cousinjack2841 I would think it's totally doable. I'm in Wales atm touring with my wife on a RE scram. You have to manage your expectations on what is comfortably achievable. Your journey to the NC is about 16 hours, avoiding motorways. I would say plan for a 2 week trip. 3 days up there, 7 days around the NC, and 3 getting back. It would be smoother on one of the newborn 350's but I can't think of a more enjoyable bike to do the NC 500 on than the classic 500. Like you say, that sounds never gets old. Good luck and thank you for subscribing. 👍

[@Eastsussexbiker]

I’m in Crowborough you’re welcome to come to the REOC East Sussex we meet on the 3rd Thurs every months in the Kings Arms Rotherfield

[@ricksroyalrides123]

Thanks mate. I used to work in Jarvis Brook for about 12 years. I'll see about popping along one time. I've subscribed to your channel and will look forward to watching your himmie 452 vid. I took one out from Groombridges when they had their RE day.

[@richardyardley5127]

Great video. Lovely bike. You can pick the fuel pumps up at half the price if you order from India so I've read. I have a 2020 Classic 500 and love it! They really benefit from having a Fuel X Lite kit fitted. It richens the fuel/air mixture back to where it should be and the engine runs smoother and cooler. I've also fitted a DNA air filter and iridium spark plug, together with a full stainless steel de-cat exhaust and downpipe from Hitchcocks. Your Hagon rear shocks are pretty much the best there is for these bikes. Not cheap either but well worth it so I'm told 🙂

[@ricksroyalrides123]

Ahh, that's good re the shocks. They certainly seem better than stock although they weren't good enough to iron out the bumps for the fuel pump. ☹️ Reckon that's what happened. I believe they share the same pump as a Himalayan and I've seen them for under £60 from India. Those other mods are pretty much the only things I'd consider spending money on, over time. Otherwise I'll enjoy it for what it is. Thanks for watching and your comment. 👍

[@MonkeyLord-h6x]

Ooh shiny 😎

[@ricksroyalrides123]

Won't be for long!

[@JohnTanner61]

BTW was any of that on the Pilgrims way? Idea road for a C5.

[@ricksroyalrides123]

No not pilgrims way but I regularly ride parts of that on the scram. Next time you're over this way, let me know. 👍

[@Eastsussexbiker]

I know where you are A264 great road.

[@ricksroyalrides123]

Yup! Picked her up from East Grinstead and road back to Maidstone. Perfect road for a 1st ride. 👍

[@woodnugget1301]

There’s a great chap who tours all over the place on KZbin on a classic 500. He’s channel is great known as the Bullet wanderer 👍

[@ricksroyalrides123]

Yeah, I've seen his channel. Irish chap. His is a standard bullet though, not the classic. Basically the same bike though. I used to own one. Thanks for your comment. 👍

[@adityasundar324]

If Enfiled re-releases the Bullet 500 (Not the crappy Reborn engine), I would purchase it in an instant. I regret not getting a Bullet 500 before and had to settle for a Speed 400. The exhaust note of the Bullet 500 is pure eargasm.

[@ricksroyalrides123]

They won't ever release the 500 again. There are spy shots out of a classic 650, so that will be the next one , which of course will be nothing like the 500. I tried a speed 400 but found the engine too revy for me and opted for the scram. There are good deals to be had on used low mileage 500's though, so a good time to buy. 😉 Ps, I enjoyed my test ride on the reborn but you're right about the 500 exhaust note. 👍

[@max1000k]

Bob bob bob ❤

[@jasonjason7277]

was enjoying the video until the music came on!

[@ricksroyalrides123]

Thanks for your comment. Can't please all the people all the time!

[@frankmarkovcijr5459]

You would never get away with parking on the sidewalk in America. England and Europe is roads are too small for cars. Two-way traffic on the lane 1 1/2 cars wide simply foolish. It is a pity that Europe tried to follow America's infatuation with the automobile.😢​@@ricksroyalrides123

[@Grumpysprout]

Just about to sell my scram for a 500 classic 😮......hope I doing right!

[@ricksroyalrides123]

How long have you had the scram? Maybe the time is right?! I went the other way. Had a bullet for 5 years, then sold and bought a scram. Then I missed the thump of the bullet, so bought the classic. I'm sure you'll love the 500. Enjoy your ride.

[@Grumpysprout]

​@ricksroyalrides123 had the Scram 2 years....Great bike, I've decided to keep the Scram and still buy Classic 500, just looking for the right one 👌