The Truth About The Royal Enfield Bullet -Just How Bad Can it Be? I Review The Bullet 500 Trials

In this month's "Monthly Mutterings" I review the Royal Enfield 500 Works Trials Replica after a winter of riding it. This also contains a virtual ride in some lanes North of Dolgellau in Wales. Enjoy, Like, Subscribe etc.!!!

[@larrymickey3419]

I always like it when a reviewer says ,"I can feel a little buzz in the pegs or grips". It's a motorcycle !!!! If you want a bike that don't vibrate get a Goldwing or better yet take your car,. I started riding in the 60s and I like to feel like I'm riding a motorcycle , feel the road under me. I ride a Himalayan and I can feel a very little buzz , feels great!

[@craigyllyn]

good points there. mine thrums along nicely. it's alive

[@Allthingstech3108]

The Japanese bikes are better at mitigating the vibration,but then motorcycle s are irrational .

[@royalsingh]

Agree, humming of that big single piston makes it feel alive and connects rider with the bike. Too much can cause discomfort but just a little bit is sign of life, like that.

[@waffleridersmoto4191]

Hello Craig, I’ve had my 2017 RE Classic 500 for one year now and I’ve put over 6K miles of smiles. No matter where I go specially the Harley Davidson dealership, people and other riders walk on up and strike up the conversation on how unique the RE is. Really enjoyed your video great scenery and proper discussion.

[@craigyllyn]

Thanks for your kind words. You have been doing some great miles by the sound of it. I agree wholeheartedly. There’s something special about them. I’m very interested to read that HD community are so positive. Different end of the bike spectrum yet similar in that they are pure bikes perhaps?

[@craigyllyn]

@DE BOAZ por aí. the funniest time was when I was with my mate Dave. He had his Yamaha WR ( a real weapon) and everyone ignored it but asked about the Bullet!😂 Greetings to Brazil 😀

[@jameshaydon8922]

I had a Bullet 500 about 6 years ago and swapped for a Kawasaki VN900 and after a short while I missed the character of the Bullet. Last year while taking my Meteor 350 in for a service in the showroom stood a Classic 500 with only 700 mls on the clock and almost new. I am now the proud owner of the Classic 500 and the Meteor 350 and love riding both but not at the same time of course. I don't think I could part with either. Not even for a Super Meteor. Ride safe but most of all enjoy the experience.

[@craigyllyn]

They get under your skin. I am very impressed with the quality of the newer offerings. I’m sure you’ll love both bikes !

[@AliasMrHackenbacker]

This is a bike I've been thinking about getting for a while now so your channel as well as Stuart Fillinghams are essential viewing. I am now a subscriber to your channel.

[@craigyllyn]

Thanks😀

[@Johnny-sj9sj]

Here’s another subscriber 🤡🇬🇧 3 years into my Enfield Classic 500 Pegasus (Also not at all bad for off-road): my 22nd two wheeled motorised vehicle and very possibly, in so many ways my best so far. My other bike is a 1983 Harley Ironhead, Which I also love to bits, but the Enfield always works!

[@RandolphMaunder]

All the nice things I wanted to hear about the Enfield! There are too many reviews out there from people who usually ride multi-cylinder touring bikes and complain that the Enfield vibrates so badly, has so little power etc. etc. but not a word about what they usually ride or what they are looking for in a motorbike! Well done.

[@craigyllyn]

Thank you. That’s very kind. I’m off on a 250 mile trip on the Bullet tomorrow. It’s a mixture of 60mph limit roads and a long trail . It will handle it all rather well. Since filming this video the bike is even better.

[@RandolphMaunder]

@@craigyllyn I am hoping to buy a 2020 Trials 500 from a German fellow here in Spain, it only has 2600 km. on it. I am very much looking forward to it!!

[@craigyllyn]

@@RandolphMaunder great👍I’m sure you will enjoy it

[@elongatedmush7805]

Leave your matcho ego in the garage with your racing leathers. This is a machine that works. Simple biking pleasure.

[@stuartv-e8161]

Nice video. I have a Royal Enfield Bullet 500 and just love riding it. Thank you Bye Stuart 🙂

[@craigyllyn]

Thank you! I'm really enjoying mine too. I think they are very underrated👍😁

[@Wombat1916]

@@craigyllyn I shall be taking delivery of a 500cc RE in a few days. Aeons ago I had a 350 RE when the Indians couldn't put the things together properly and I swore I would never buy another but have been persuaded that the latest models are OK. We shall see!

[@craigyllyn]

@@Wombat1916 let’s hope you find the new one doesn’t disappoint 🤞

[@chrisntrev]

I have to agree with some of the other comments, it would have been nice to actually see the bike (and I will look at your other video) however, having said that, I lived in Dolgellau for 12 years and I miss it so it's very nice to see the roads, hills and views between there and Llanfachreth... also, I have just bought a Bullet 500 which is why I came here in the first place!

[@Saddlebags73]

Enjoyed that. Lovely scenery as always. The Royal Enfields certainly draw attention 👌🏼

[@tuannguyen8102]

my RE have leak oil engine ....!

[@whatsstefon]

@@tuannguyen8102 fix the leak. 🤔

[@tuannguyen8102]

@@whatsstefon so much more :(((

[@whatsstefon]

@@tuannguyen8102 where is the leak coming from? Maybe an easy and cheap fix with a new gasket or o-ring?

[@tuannguyen8102]

@@whatsstefon every gasket engine :(

[@fernandomagalhaes2957]

I am new here and i enjoyed the video. I have a 2018 Classic 500. Very Nice roads; just like those I ride here in north Portugal countryside.

[@craigyllyn]

Hi, glad you enjoyed it. I didn't realise your roads were similar there. hope you like your bike as much as I like mine. They're great😁

[@thewatchman6074]

My old stomping grounds in the early 70's. Great biking country, with the obligatory stop off at the Red Lion in Dinas Mawddwy.

[@craigyllyn]

Next time I’m round that way I’ll try to remember to include it. Will be popping up Bwlch y Groes again 👍

[@logotrikes]

This sounds very much like it used to be in the old days. Tweeds, flat cap and a pipe, if the 1930's BSA adverts are any guide. Much simpler times, though gravel still hurts if you tip yourself off. That hasn't changed....

[@davidbgraham461]

In Australia, some riders install a 19 tooth front sprõcket , to jack up the highway characteristics.

[@craigyllyn]

I heard that. It does get very busy on fast roads. I’ve been worried about losing the creamy torque at the bottom end but maybe I’ll try it some time 👍

[@stanleylawson9015]

what are service intervals, great journey lovely scenery

[@craigyllyn]

I'm working to a 3,000 mile interval but I will check the owners manual to give you the correct official figures

[@stanleylawson9015]

@@craigyllyn many thanks as looking to get a classic 500

[@craigyllyn]

I just put up a photo of the intervals on my Instagram feed the_craig_y_llyn Hope it helps😁

[@stanleylawson9015]

@@craigyllyn many thanks very helpful

[@mickeycrilly1839]

It’s just a workhorse and was invented as a workhorse ,it has not ever been sold as anything other than a go to work bike,excepting the big head and proper60s trials bike I am getting one to go to work ,not the new trials look but an older one for my daily workhorse

[@deltabluesdavidraye]

Best bike ever made

[@anthonystafford8562]

Will it pull 30 in top.

[@craigyllyn]

oh yes! it's got a very "soft" delivery and isn't fazed by that. I also ride a 2011 BMW RT1200. Going up my local hill it won't pull 50 in top(6th). The Bullet has no such issues in top (5th).

[@sunnyr8434]

Can you please send me the link to the channel that you recommended.. that top chap? And post the same in your description box for others. Lovely scenery. I think if you moved the camera back a little then you will get the speedometer, handlebar and grips in the video as well which would make for a better video.

[@craigyllyn]

It's @Dick Whistles. Thanks for the tips . Will do soon😁

[@sunnyr8434]

@@craigyllyn thank you.

[@tomh4658]

Why does this bike not have a 6th gear. The Torque is there. It wants to go highway speed but its limited by it's gearbox

[@craigyllyn]

It happily revs out in 5th so I agree that it would have benefited from a 6th gear. I’m guessing that they didn’t spend the money developing it as they were working on a long term move away to the new model range.

[@deltabluesdavidraye]

60 mph is plenty fast enough.

[@thra5herxb12s]

What was wrong with the engine that you didn't want us to hear it.

[@craigyllyn]

Nothing wrong with the engine. I think wind noise was too bad.

[@deltabluesdavidraye]

No your trials bike is the real deal.Real deal trials bike from 1955.

[@markdoolan7282]

After muttering on about your bike the whole video it would have been good to see the f...ing thing. All you see is a country back road and a headlight. Wow?

[@craigyllyn]

Good point. I thought people would be sick of the sight of the bikes by now. I was clearly wrong. I'll do a "walkaround" when I can next get out without getting soaked!

[@nikos-giorgos]

@@craigyllyn And why would you think we would be interested in seeing country roads instead, when we clearly clicked because of the title with the bike's name on it?

[@craigyllyn]

That’s why there’s a walk around video too. Warning. Might contain some views of roads too!

[@nikos-giorgos]

@@craigyllyn Hahaha, I've seen that, liked it already. Anyway in every video you should show the bike as much as you can, I'm sure viewers will appreciate it more.

[@craigyllyn]

@@nikos-giorgos cheers!😀