Royal Enfield Bullet 500 IS RUNNING!

The Royal Enfield rebuild is just about wrapped up. A few minor details to finish, but it's running very well and will be on the road in a day or two. I timed it and it starts within three kicks when cold. Couldn't be happier! #motorcycle #royalenfield #motorcyclelife #losangeles

[@martytoal6547]

Hitchcocks do a rubber grommet ( pt number 144752) for the alternator wire for the primary case👍🏻nice job on the bike,I’d recommend a decompression valve for easier starting 👍🏻

[@Cyclingwithgasoline]

That rubber grommet was way too small to get the alternator wire through (I tried it). And it’s been starting within 2 or 3 kicks without the decompressor (and I never used it when I had it). Thanks for watching

[@martytoal6547]

@@Cyclingwithgasoline ive just fitted that grommet on my 350, it took a tyre lube gel and pulling with vice grips until I thought it would be destroyed but it worked fine 😀enjoying your footage and exploits 👍🏻

[@Cyclingwithgasoline]

@@martytoal6547 Haha thanks and my electrical tape trick is working perfectly

[@Syncroschannel]

Glad you said about replacing those pink tubes!😝

[@Cyclingwithgasoline]

I ended up keeping them, too 😂

[@Syncroschannel]

🤯@@Cyclingwithgasoline

[@andrewmcpoland9040]

Nice quiet engine!

[@Cyclingwithgasoline]

Sounds great in person!

[@p.a.sudhir7951]

This series deserves a round of applause for a work so well done. I got to learn so much about motorcycle mechanics after watching this series. Thank you so much. 👏👏👏 👍👍👍

[@Cyclingwithgasoline]

Thanks for watching! I’m glad you got something from it! I appreciate the compliment

[@ShubhoBose]

Congratulations. Wish I had the experience to do this myself.

[@Cyclingwithgasoline]

Thanks! It’s all very doable if you’ve never done it. There’s no better learning tool than hands on experience

[@sparshabhattacharya3462]

I'm really impressed with how the build turned out! Your engine sounds great and you've got a magnificent thumper on your hands man! I surely regret selling my 350 now. I hope I can buy her back one day.

[@Cyclingwithgasoline]

Thanks, very much appreciated

[@mohamedbasam313]

Great work bro. I am from India. I am also owning a Bullet like yours. But right side gear. Here almost all original spare parts available for full restoration. Thx

[@Cyclingwithgasoline]

Thanks! And you’re definitely in the right place for parts. I wish I had that kind of easy access

[@felixVanDiemen]

Outstanding job my friend! One of the most thorough and tasteful rebuilds I have ever seen 😎👌👋 As I mentioned before my bike is almost identical as it's a 2005 Bullet but in black. I have learned a lot and have thoroughly enjoyed this series of videos! I agree Tasmania is such a beautiful place, I have recently moved here from Sydney and I like it here so much more than the mainland 😀 All the best and I look forward to seeing how you go with the timing and the new ignition, all there best!

[@Cyclingwithgasoline]

Thanks, I really appreciate it! And congrats on your move to Tasmania

[@Warriorstreetpreachers]

I had the same issue with a new carb. I just loosened the nut and swung the handle around.

[@Cyclingwithgasoline]

Yeah, I’ll fix it soon

[@benrobertson7855]

Congratulations.long journey,but boy it has paid off.great stuff.best regards and safe riding….I just put a new carb on one of my 500s,same issue with the choke lever,,mines pretty well hidden behind stuff,never needed it…but boy a new carb,starts first half kick every time….even on non compression stroke…

[@Cyclingwithgasoline]

Thanks! There’s nothing like a new carb 😎. And yeah, I never use the choke

[@larrywade9041]

Good job! Can't wait for the test ride! Cheers!! Illinois

[@Cyclingwithgasoline]

Thanks and I should have the first ride later this week

[@robgerety]

Hurrah! Thanks for this series. Lots of fun.

[@Cyclingwithgasoline]

Thanks for watching!

[@frankmarkovcijr5459]

It would be nice if it had an enclosed chain.

[@frankmarkovcijr5459]

I had a cylinder go bad on my URAL side car outfit and it bent a rod. It cost me $1,500+$700 of my parts. I consider the engine to be new. You love that bike you went the extra mile. Good show

[@Cyclingwithgasoline]

Thanks! Sounds like you have a very cool setup!

[@frankmarkovcijr5459]

@@Cyclingwithgasoline l was pulled over on my URAL side car outfit by a police officer because I had a very interesting motorcycle 🏍️.

[@Cyclingwithgasoline]

@@frankmarkovcijr5459 Nice. That hasn’t happened to me yet (which is probably a good thing 😎)

[@silverback3926]

super job!! can't wait to hear how the ride goes. that kick back is a bit unusual. that model didn't have decompressor ? funny i had that kind of kick back when my classic chrome was running EFI. once i converted to carb is kicks over with no fuss. Anyway its been a great series.

[@Cyclingwithgasoline]

Thanks! I actually deleted the decompressor during the build. I don’t have points, so I can’t set it up with the ammeter. I never used it when it was running a year ago and honestly don’t miss it. It’s kicking over within 2 or 3 kicks now, so all is well

[@silverback3926]

My knee couldn't handle that kick back. Ah youth.... I was messing around with trying to adapt new rotory switches to my classic. Blew a fuse so i replaced the fuse. Set everything back to OEM. Charged battery and now no spark. Tomorrow I will replace spark plug as the one that's there is old. Check for spark. I can hear relay working. So if new plug doesn't resolve it. I guess I will have to start to trouble shoot. Start with coil etc. Ugh!!!! Should have left well enough alone.

[@Cyclingwithgasoline]

@@silverback3926 I’m only getting older 😂. And I feel your pain, right down to “I should’ve left well enough alone.” I’ve been there many times. Good luck and I’m sure you’ll resolve it soon. It doesn’t sound serious based on what you described

[@shashikiranjeppu8158]

Great work. How did you fix the timing with the Eurekha ignition? You are right, the play in it does not guarantee the timing will be set forever. Would nice if you can share some details on that. Waiting for the Boyer ignition video too 😊

[@Cyclingwithgasoline]

Thanks! I set the eureka at top dead center by aligning the magnet and sensor from the back of the distributor (top gear) while the piston was at top dead center (compression stroke, but I’m fairly sure this has a wasted spark - both strokes). I used a top dead center tool in the spark plug opening that’s a gauge that basically doubles as a timing wheel (I borrowed it), so based on that, I turned the plate clockwise about 3/4 of the way and it was timed fairly well, but I could tell it wasn’t zeroed in. Turning it counterclockwise to about halfway between TDC and the end had it dialed in. I’ll need to ride it a few times to be sure and might tweak it a bit if needed, but it seems perfect as of now. Clean idle, no backfiring or pinging, good acceleration, easy starting, etc. I don’t feel the need to strobe it at this point. I’ll make a dedicated video on the Boyer install for sure.

[@shashikiranjeppu8158]

@@Cyclingwithgasoline Thank you so much. That helps. Just curious, should the magnet and the sensor be facing each other just before reaching TDC?

[@Cyclingwithgasoline]

@@shashikiranjeppu8158 I put them directly together at TDC and then adjusted the plate accordingly

[@GianluigiMutti-b2h]

Many thanks!!!

[@chetansutharx]

Kick back like those can wear the manual starter system very early as 350s can be kick started without manually decompressing it but 500? I suggest you to switch back to manual decompressor, it’ll be gentle on the starter system, it’s newly built that’s why those kick backs aren’t bothering you but once you get start to use it often, it’ll be a big hassle to kick it over! A well tuned 500 can be started by hand! Ofcourse after manual decompressing it.

[@Cyclingwithgasoline]

It’s starting within 2 or 3 kicks when cold now. Rarely kicks back as I’ve really dialed in the timing. I never used the decompressor before (when it ran a year ago) as I don’t have points to set it up with the ammeter. I always set it up by lightly standing/pushing on it until it’s ready for a long kick. It’s never forced or jammed.

[@deltabluesdavidraye]

​@@Cyclingwithgasolineregardless put the decompression lever back or you gonna be sorry

[@Cyclingwithgasoline]

@@deltabluesdavidraye I might reinstall it at some point

[@Cyclingwithgasoline]

@@deltabluesdavidraye I might reinstall it at some point

[@johnf9614]

Awesome job congrats! Your videos are great for reference for us iron barrel owners that will need to to do engine work down the road

[@Cyclingwithgasoline]

Thanks! I’m glad they’re a good reference

[@JeremyHollier]

It would make it easier to kick if you bring it up to compression, then use the decompressor to ease it over TDC. Let the kick start return to the top then swing. If the timing is close it wont kick back. Nice bike. Like it. Peace and love from the UK.

[@Cyclingwithgasoline]

I deleted the decompressor during the build 😂. I don’t have points, so I can’t set it with the ammeter and have always just done this by feel. And yes, I’m stubborn. I got the timing dialed in since the video. Kick back is now rare and it starts within 2 or 3 kicks when cold. Thanks for watching!

[@JeremyHollier]

Oh ok. Didn't realise you had removed it.

[@widetube54]

Good job & thanks for posting

[@Cyclingwithgasoline]

@@widetube54 Thanks for watching 👍

[@PAGallagher]

Bravo! Well done, it's sounding nice and looks like it's got a nice healthy dollop of compression, too. Will look forward to your first ride out video. With it's steady tick over and tendency to kick back a little, on starting, I'd say the timing is pretty much there but I'll be interested to know what you find. All the best, Phil (UK)

[@Cyclingwithgasoline]

Thanks! The timing is now spot on. Starts within 3 kicks at the most when cold. Carb is also dialed in. Every one of these that I’ve seen kicks back to some degree, so I’m not worried about. Mine has settled and only does it occasionally. For me, it just reinforces that I have spark 😂

[@pavansingh2922]

Excellent job👌👌👌 fabulous

[@Cyclingwithgasoline]

Thanks!

[@deltabluesdavidraye]

That's is why you have a compression release.Pur it back or damage the bike.

[@Cyclingwithgasoline]

I’ve never used the decompressor and there’s never been an issue. I know others that do the same and nothing has ever broken. That being said, I might reinstall it at some point

[@frankmarkovcijr5459]

I have 4 BSA C-15 250 singles. One has a compression release. It made me think it was a 441 Shooting 🌠 Star . But it was a 250 and I thought who needed a compression release with a 250? Nice work on your bike.

[@Cyclingwithgasoline]

@@frankmarkovcijr5459 Thanks and thanks for watching!

[@leaveittobaker]

Looks and sounds so awesome! The fender looks really good too. I bet that felt good to finally get that straightened out. I know how that is. It may not be much and most wouldn't notice it, but it weighs in the back of your mind the entire time. Congrats on finishing this beautiful bike.

[@Cyclingwithgasoline]

Thanks! And yes, little things can make a big difference. The fender and rear light assembly always bugged me

[@azrls43185]

Awesome!

[@Cyclingwithgasoline]

Thanks!

[@azrls43185]

I'm impressed that you pulled the whole thing off in a parking space! 😆 Those iron jug RE's are so cool. Enjoy the ride. I'm anxious for the vid.

[@Cyclingwithgasoline]

@@azrls43185 Thanks and it was an interesting place to do the work 😂. The worst part was carrying a bunch of tools, etc. up and down all the time.

[@hrudeshchandrashekar4741]

Awesome

[@Cyclingwithgasoline]

Thanks!

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

Awesome job on the Enfield and the sound is just great. Congrats!

[@Cyclingwithgasoline]

Thanks! It really turned out well

[@WOLFIE-96B-UK]

You've done an awesome job, I enjoyed watching along! Now you can get out and enjoy riding a cool, classic bike!

[@Cyclingwithgasoline]

Thanks! I’m taking it out tonight for a quick test ride (had to make it road legal). First ride video is coming soon

[@deltabluesdavidraye]

When it rains water will enter 😢he primary .Seal that wire.

[@Cyclingwithgasoline]

This bike will NEVER go out in the rain. And I live in an area where rain is rare 👍

[@MarcoSilva-x9y]

É aqui neste episódio que devias comer as tuas Palavras sobre o descompressor. Tiras te uma opção que te permitia meter o motor a trabalhar sem qualquer esforço, não ganhas te nada ao retirar o sistema. Nos primeiros vídeos abriste o peito armado em esperto, até cortaste o cabo, agora come mais umas hambúrguer pois não tens peso nem colhoes p meter isso a trabalhar....fizeste desfizeste, fazias e acontecias falas de mais...os teus conhecimentos não são totalmente amadores, mas pela mania com que falas falhas em muitos aspectos...boa sorte

[@Cyclingwithgasoline]

I’m not regretting removing the decompressor and have no problem starting it. Nothing amateur about that 😂