REA #21 | How Does My Modified Royal Enfield Classic 500 Cruise On The Highway? Better Than Stock?

Steve asked a question on after all of the modifications done to Doug my Royal Enfield Classic 500, how does it now cruise on the highway. in short really well, have a watch!
Modifications include;
BPR6EIX Irridium Spark Plug
Hitchcocks 19t Front Sprocket
AEW Goldstar Exhaust
Crank Case Breather
Pod Filters
Race Dynamics Powertronic
Custom Classic 500 Map

[@OldManTony]

That looked like an effortless cruise! These days people think you need a 1200cc monster for touring and cruising. 500cc used to be a big bike!

[@iRidetas]

Yeah he cruises very well now. That what I love about the Enfields that hark back to that simpler time where 500cc was big and bikes were more simple! Cheers

[@joshuaajoo1208]

At what speed you were cruising?

[@TheBulllcat]

I just love your videos man. I really appreciate all the work you put into them for our enjoyment. Thanks mate.

[@iRidetas]

My absolute pleasure Mario and thank you for your support and positive comments and help mate it is always appreciated!

[@brettharrington4333]

im in New Zealand and it was qatching your show that convinced me to get Jane have followed all your mods and have great fun on our back roads doing cams mext

[@iRidetas]

They're a great back road bike for sure

[@marlecmarine5393]

Great video, honest and accurate appreciation of the bikes capabilities, going well on the motorway, love the sound of a single cylinder engine on song......l have a classic trials 500 with similar performance mods, great bikes....🙂

[@iRidetas]

Thanks again mate for the really positive comments. No bike is perfect but this is an excellent bike for sure. Enjoy yours

[@weofnjieofing]

Sounds amazing! Mods look tasteful and effective, glad you got rid of all the emissions junk that’ll choke it up. Nice little cruiser snd for the money you really can’t go wrong.

[@iRidetas]

Cheers mate! Its a great bike

[@rej1960]

Thanks for posting - I've been following Doug's development for a while now, and a G5 with a chrome tank will be my 60th birthday present for myself. There will be some suitable products from Hitchcocks' added, but most of all that 19t front sprocket.

[@iRidetas]

Thanks for watching and commenting! Enjoy that G5 and hitchcocks parts. It will be a great bike, you won't regret the purchase! Cheers! 😀

[@thewatchman6074]

Great video Steve. The mods you made make perfect sense for the roads in Taz.

[@iRidetas]

Yup he is running like a top and loves the back roads but can sit on highway speeds! Im happy with Doug for sure!

[@petesharpe4120]

Well done! Your mods are perfect for the bike. I've found your videos informative and will definitely follow them. Thanks very much.

[@iRidetas]

Thanks mate! It goes very nicely and is a blast to ride!

[@stevenfreeman7798]

Fantastic Taz!!. Really goes well!. Well done mate, most impressed!. Makes mine look crap lol!!. Can't wait to see what's next !!. Many thanks for making the vid.

[@iRidetas]

My pleasure mate it was a good test for it and I was intetested to see. It's pretty effortless cruising now so I'm really happy. Still has enough for overtaking steep hills etc. Glad you enjoyed! 😁😁

[@gitaneVYS491R]

Love the sound, magic!

[@iRidetas]

Thanks mate! Me too

[@LUCIANSSANTOS]

Beautiful place, congratulations about video. Your motorcycle is very nice. Here In Brazil has Royal Enfield. I like classic 500 battle green. Is a excellent motorcycle. I am watching your videos that I can.A hug from Brazil 🇧🇷🇧🇷.

[@iRidetas]

Thanks! I am really happy with the bike stock and then the modifications I have done on top of it! Thanks for watching! 👍👍

[@akashtriz]

Very well thought out performance mods dude🤘👍😎

[@iRidetas]

Thanks mate

[@tazzzxcsd]

Nice video iRide, Doug sounds purrrfect on Lilico straight, job well done. Now I know why we dont use the highway with all that damn traffic mate :)

[@iRidetas]

Yeah he went really well! Sounds right at home in that rev range! I hate the highway!!!! Thanks again

[@tomstockell9481]

Top video - my bikes coming in 3 weeks, ( black chrome ) will get onto these mods after the run in ! Ready to go on the mean streets of Sydney ....Tassie looks way more chilled !

[@iRidetas]

Cheers mate, the enfield lives on the backroads! Enjoy your bike

[@sunnyr8434]

The Bullet rides very nicely. I couldn't see any vibration in the mirrors. 👍👍👍

[@iRidetas]

Thanks! It certainly quite smooth!

[@brucesturgeon4801]

I think you’ve got it right mate , I’m still riding motorcycles at 78years old and am thinking of making a 500cc classic as my last bike . I’d do the same mods as you have done.

[@iRidetas]

Thanks mate! You wouldnt go wrong with a c5!

[@williamnethercott4364]

Sounds great, you've done a good job!

[@iRidetas]

Thanks mate! 👍

[@BOBBER400]

Great vid & explanation of the mods done. Doug sounded like a cat purring along the Highway (happy & content), 100+ under 4 grand who could complain about that 👍 Thanks for sharing, keep the fire burning & tea hot it's bloody cold m8 : ) Get any snow there.

[@iRidetas]

Thanks mate! He is going so well and this was a great test for Doug! Cheers it's wild here this weekend!

[@BOBBER400]

Just sussing out the channel CONGRATS ON 3K m8 well done & deserved 👍

[@iRidetas]

Thank you! That snuck up!

[@Roadghost88]

Love the old Enfield Classic. Beautiful motorcycle. I think it's the gear making most of the difference. If you have torque, you don't need horsepower. I generally hate riding the super-highways here in Canada, it's boring, long, straight and the cagers are all fighting with each other for first place with blind lane changes. I prefer the nice quiet back roads, but sometimes the four-lane is unavoidable.

[@iRidetas]

The 19t does make a huge difference in how the bike cruises for sure. Much better on all roads particularly the highway!

[@bertmonroe2605]

Wonderful countryside wonderful bike u did great thanks tas

[@iRidetas]

Thanks my friend! 😊😊

[@02bigkev]

Great mods for what you do. The bike is more than capable on the highway. RSM8

[@iRidetas]

Yeah he is going so well now! 😀

[@yarrarangesroyalenfield7396]

Tas, Just a note that I've just installed an octagonal crash bar and this has definitely had a significant impact on reducing vibrations. It's genuine RE and I bought it from my local dealer where I bought the bike a month ago. It looks awesome and has the extended bracket to clear the oxy sensor on the exhaust. At just $130 AUD, surprisingly, this is about half the cost of buying from India. I also deleted the cursed exhaust air injection system, which has improved idling smoothness and reduced popping and surging at low revs.

[@iRidetas]

Very cool! Can i ask which dealer?? I havent had much luck lately getting stuff from india. I did have good run but not at the mo!

[@yarrarangesroyalenfield7396]

@@iRidetas A1 Motorcycles in Ringwood, Victoria. Fantastic couple of guys in spares, Janos and Phil. I got a discount because I bought my bike from there, but I think the usual price is around $170, maybe a bit better. These EFI O2 sensor model crash bars don't seem to be common in India. Probably because their bikes don't often have the sensor. You can make the standard one fit above the O2 sensor by locating the bottom bracket higher up at the lower engine bolt instead on the intended holes.

[@paulfitzpatrick9231]

Excellent video Taz.Dug sounds nice mate!

[@iRidetas]

Thanks mate, I'm really happy with how he is tuned and running at the moment! Cheers!

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

Sounds Mint and looks the business ❤️

[@iRidetas]

Thanks

[@angiefav1847]

Very nice good improvements tas yes l will take them on board nice job by the way great looked country mate

[@iRidetas]

Thanks mate it runs really well now! I'm so happy with it!

[@rajb5595]

Thanks for not having the mobile holder in our line of vision. Its orgasmic to watch that needle moving actually .

[@iRidetas]

Ok...!

[@Viper6-MotoVlogger]

That bike call do the job on the highway👍

[@iRidetas]

Yeah it didn't go to bad! 😁

[@avishekchowdhury482]

Nice vlog and a great ride on the highway. I own RE Classic 500, a pretty decent bike except for those vibrations. Do you have any suggestions for handlebar vibrations. Thanks 😊

[@iRidetas]

Carberry vibration reduction plate! kzbin.info/www/bejne/goPMladvi5h3mdk

[@bikerbeliever8169]

Good audio. Bike sounds good.

[@iRidetas]

Thanks!

[@santhoshpjohn]

That's the authentic sound of old english motor cycle engine

[@iRidetas]

Thanks, it does sound good!

[@paulg9314]

Thanks for that. I can't ride my C5 on the highway over 100kph without my fillings shaking loose and it hurts the bike. The bike is definitely at home on the back roads and twisties. The 19 tooth sprocket goes on tomorrow, and I'll swap out the spark plug while I'm at it. The PowerTronic unit is on its way from India.

[@iRidetas]

I think you will find these help a lot. Each Enfield seems a bit different but my vibrates very little now! And easily sits on 100+ as you saw in that video!

[@whatsstefon]

How'd you go with the 19T? After watching a few vids, I feel like mine has a 16T on the front (probably not) but it revs so hard at 90km/h that getting to 100 feels like the thing is about to explode. I still love it.

[@iRidetas]

I LOVE the 19t its awesome!

[@whatsstefon]

iRidetas I see you bought yours from Hitchcock’s. Is there an Australian source or shall I go direct?

[@iRidetas]

@@whatsstefon i could not find an aussie option so i went hitchcocks and was not disapointed. I reccomend them!

[@davymac9866]

In standard form would doing 50-65 mph on a long journey be ok for the classic?

[@iRidetas]

Yes, it lives between 90 abd 100 km/hr

[@Music-Rider-youtube]

hi, i changed my front to 19t as well and its great, now i am thinking of changing the rear from 38t to 36t, what do you think? will it help get better cruise performance and ride? Thanks

[@iRidetas]

I'm thinking it may be to tall if you are a hilly area. It could also be a challenge depending on what year you have. the drum brake rear is hard

[@Music-Rider-youtube]

@@iRidetas i have the 2019 500 EFI disc breaks front & rear. I m in Cyprus Nicosia fairly flat land.

[@chrisisakson136]

Awesome work on this bike! I'm hoping to get one in the near future. Do you happen to know if these same mods would have similar effect on the 350cc? Thanks.

[@iRidetas]

Thanks mate! If it's an EFI 350 you may be able to do the fueling mods but you would have to check, the exhaust, air cleaners etc. Could be done on a 350cc no worries. The 19t sprocket I believe so, but youd need to research what you have then maybe go +1 so 17 to 18, so in yes or very close to! Cheers

[@BarryJTaylor]

@@iRidetas I went from the stock 16 to 18 on my 350 and it made the bike way better. I even think it will pull the 19 so I will try one next time I feel like doing the sprocket change. Hills will need a downshift on the 350 but I am not a fan of revving a bike for no reason on long flat roads.

[@iRidetas]

Awesome to know thank you, i have little experience with the 350 so cheers

[@stevemiller7433]

Another fun video! You forgot to mention the handlebar brace mod... I can't find it online..who makes it?

[@iRidetas]

EBay- search 22mm handle bar brace! There are many esthetic mods I didn't mention if was more engine mods I was testing here! Cheers!

[@stevemiller7433]

@@iRidetas thanks, man!

[@stevemiller7433]

@@iRidetas found it, thanks

[@iRidetas]

Great 😁

[@ManveerSandhar]

Hey Mate I have followed most of your videos I have got 2015 Bullet 500 Got Power Commander 5 with straight through exhaust with baffle in it K&n filter But question is I got terrible vibrations on handle bar as from 70kmh before that it's fine How did you get rid of vibration My rear view mirrors were useless thats why I went with mirrors on the sides without weights on handle bar

[@iRidetas]

I have little to no vibration. You may want lead in your bars or at least the bar ends back in. A cross bar or brace helps a lot too. I hsrd ran in my bike and have it tuned pretty well. Fully synthetic oil and ngk spark plugs make a difference too.

[@ManveerSandhar]

@@iRidetas thanks mate I will get a brace definitely Mine is on 15500kms Bought it around 14000 kms Vibrations are same. I have BPR6ES spark plug tried to get same plug cap as u but can't get any Just Serviced mine with Castrol 15w50 Will try iridium plug next service

[@corriecole4687]

How many teeth are on the original front sprocket? Did you go up or down in size?

[@iRidetas]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXS6lJiQra-ZftE

[@frankysworld]

Loving it, I'm waiting for the piggy back ECU. Just put an AEW short bottle exhaust on it (already reduced vibrations a lot) and a K&S air filter. I'll wait untill my next oil chnage to put the new sprocket on

[@iRidetas]

All great mods mate very similar to Dougs! Enjoy! 😀

[@frankysworld]

@@iRidetasTell Doug that Badger says "hi" :)

[@iRidetas]

😀👍👍

[@escala83apartamentos67]

Sorry for my English, it's google translate. Hello iRidetas! I am in Mendoza Argentina I have a 2021 Royal Enfield Classic 500 Tribute Black motorcycle (#415 of the last 1000) and am working on a small classic project. Mainly I wish it would make more noise than it normally does...!, but I wish the performance would be unique! Powertronic for Royal Enfield Classic 500 (Please could you give me an opinion on this? It would have some benefit on the performance of the bike.) Can you tell me how to get the best mapping for Classic 500? Muchas Gracias! Mauricio

[@iRidetas]

The Royal Enfield Adventures - Royal Enfield Classic 500: kzbin.info/aero/PLmVgB9c9_om0AGJrzIv3oOAzvEBUmWNWu

[@iRidetas]

My extended playlist with all the mods and my opinions on them!

[@mitchellboyd5256]

Hey bud, just wondering, does Doug use more fuel now with the powertronic and other mods?

[@iRidetas]

Havent really noticed an increase but im not monitoring it as such mate!

[@mitchellboyd5256]

@@iRidetas too easy bud, cheers 👍

[@ncktbs]

ive been tempted to get one of theses since as most of my driving is gravel and then 2 lane roads however i've driven a truck that HATES going fast and on the interstate if you cant go 75mph 120kph it feels like you'll get run over by ever single car i don't even want to imagine that in a motorbike

[@iRidetas]

The int650 easily does 120 mate would cruise at that all day. The 500 would be pushing it! But it has the nostalgia and glorious thump of the single!

[@aravindraghu1319]

Pls share me the product details for crankcase breather

[@iRidetas]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJzXl6p3ZdRomdk

[@theriderjas9637]

Mileage of your bike

[@iRidetas]

Not sure! Should be All about enjoyment mate not mileage in my opinion.