THINGS I HATE and LOVE about my Royal Enfield Classic 500. And an unpleasant surprise...

The worst thing ever happened to me and my Royal Enfield Classic 500. It is the end of one chapter and the start of a new chapter!
The Classic 500 will resurrect! So make sure to subscribe to my channel to follow my project and to stay up-to-date.
What name should I give my RE?

[@briand4000]

My 2018 Battle green blacked out milspec Classic 500 is called "Oddball"...(Kelly's Heros). It's different, a little weird and not exactly what it appears to be....Just like Donald Sutherland! Such fun machines these bullets are, but they're just not meant to haul ass like a sport bike. My BMW 1200RT gets me that "fix". Oddball mellows me out and reminds me of pure motorcycling at the most basic level. Great channel you have and ride safely! Cheers from SW USA.

[@-SKC]

11:51 " Sometime u hear noises,that are there one moment n not there other moment,I dont know why" -truely royal enfield

[@sheikh_javed_yasin]

Love from India.❤ The classic 350 is the best seller in the lineup. Rode 30k kilometers on Indian roads(off-roads). This machine can take everything except top ends. I too ride my 350 hard. No engine issues. The 500s dont sell as much here coz of low mileage. Most 500 classics r converted to carburettor. Its efi fails too often. Mine is carb 2016. The 350s rock here in India. There are riders i know with 100k kilometres on the 350 and 500 Enfields without any engine issues. Guess what i broke off my rear suspension from the swingarm joint( too hard riding style). One advice always keep the oil and the bolts in check. Simple but an elegant motorcycle.

[@fernandomagalhaes2957]

I love my 2018 Green Battle Classic 500 (euro 4) riding mostly in Portugal. After owning it i realised that I dont feel the need to buy any other bike. It´s my 16 th bike over 50 years riding all kinds of bikes.That means something. But i ride it gently even in light off road.

[@briand4000]

Same bike here and I share your thoughts on it! It's a keeper for sure.

[@seeburg10]

I also ride my Classic 500 off-road. Today the exhaust guard almost fell off! It's fun and quite capable though.

[@bensal07]

Thanks for your reply! It’s definitely a capable machine, and huge fun to try to take off road!

[@kennethgianetti4590]

Looking forward to watching your rebuild videos. Should be interesting to see what went wrong. Thanks for filming.

[@bensal07]

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[@carsdubai5686]

I’m looking into buying a used 2012 500… would you recommend that for a first time rider… the main thing I’m looking at is reliability… if something breaks down, is it easy to fix and relatively cheap… I’m based in Dubai and any info would be awesome (it currently has 7000km and the current owner has modified the exhaust.. that’s about it) Thanks in advance!

[@Itachi_Uchia1]

Go for the new 350 or 650 twin. 500 vibrate

[@bensal07]

The 500 requires a riders attention. The newer 350 and 650 models are incredibly good! The newer models are also very reliable and good with fuel. Having said that, I love my 500 and would never sell it. But then again, I am a nut!

[@AlbertDongler]

Did you get the engine fixed? And if so, what was wrong with it? Would you consider changing the crank to a 612?

[@bensal07]

I fully rebuilt the engine, with a lighter, balanced flywheel, 2nd oversize forged piston. It runs strong. The price of the 612 kit does is ridiculous, even for me. My 500 is now a 535+, and I am happy with it.

[@AlbertDongler]

@@bensal07 Yep! That 612 kit is a bit too much £££. Glad you're happy with the 535 - I may well do the same 🙂

[@javiador602]

I really like the handlebars. I have a bullet 500 efi but mine are different. Where can I find them? By the way I suggest to call your bike Godzilla.

[@bensal07]

Hi! These are original RE Bullet handlebars, which I bought from India. They can also be found on the RE Classic Trials.

[@javiador602]

@@bensal07 thanks Adnane

[@daninjaproductions2023]

Cool

[@Scorp1on410]

Hi u know me right?

[@daninjaproductions2023]

Ye lol

[@unbeatablesean2462]

Hello “daninja”

[@daninjaproductions2023]

Ello

[@kannadivandi8158]

You should try grease house thumper muffler, I have been using it from 3 years now! It sounds really good and absolutely no rust.

[@bensal07]

I will! Thanks for the tip!

[@soaresmcps]

So you own a Mini and a Royal Enfield? Guess what? Me too! Greetings from Brazil (but I'm originally from Portugal)

[@bensal07]

Cool!!

[@wckoek]

I thought I wanted a Himalayan but heard it is more troublesome mechanically. I can get a good deal for a 500, and thought of finding a sidecar for it since I have to carry stuff. I can't say I ride hard, but is this a good bike for long distance touring?

[@bensal07]

I love my 500, I loved the 650, and I loved riding the Himalayan! Each model has its quirks. I sold my 650 for a Moto Guzzi V1000 G5 because I missed the raw edges. I still have my 500 for that reason. In the end, I would pick the old 500 over any other model of the current RE line-up.

[@wckoek]

@@bensal07 yeah, but the 500 is discontinued now, and hard to find one with ABS. 350 ones are still plentiful. I guess I can just stick with what I can find, Motoguzzi are great bikes but expensive where I am.

[@bensal07]

@@wckoek My favourite 350 is the Classic Reborn. Put another exhaust on it, and you're good to go! Especially in chrome finish!

[@wckoek]

@@bensal07 how about the Meteor? A lot of difference aside from styling up close?

[@bensal07]

@@wckoek The Meteor is almost exactly the same as the Classic Reborn. I rode it during its launch in Europe. Can't fault it, it's just not my kind of looks. Test ride it and decide for yourself. You'll either love it or hate it.

[@clayfarnet970]

I suggest the name, Kilroy.

[@paulhoughtonhhoughton9188]

That Guzzi lovely looks a great bike, are you doing videos on that one at any point or do you all ready do videos.

[@bensal07]

Thanks for the comment. No videos yet of the Guzzi. But I do have a few planned

[@benjones4045]

I was wondering do you think the upgrades worthwhile as I am looking at the upgrades what you have do ?

[@bensal07]

Hi! The most worthwhile mod was getting the complete exhaust system on. Headers and muffler/silencer. Instant better throttle response!

[@alanjohnson2528]

Ktm dont make me laugh i tried to order parts and was told they were closed for Oktoberfest

[@kentishman5698]

Bad luck with the engine failure, i also own a 500 classic (Euro 4) and ride it hard...............

[@bensal07]

With the performance kit it revs mich higher than normal. Enjoy the ride!

[@maxbastian4798]

What's the name of the exhaust/muffler that you're using?

[@bensal07]

The header is from Hitchcocks in the UK, the muffler/end can is from Gursewak India (model indori short)

[@maxbastian4798]

@@bensal07 thank you so much!

[@jimmymac9388]

The money you have spent on that bike you would have been better buying a himalayan as a second/offroad bike.

[@bensal07]

The money spent on this bike could have bought me a number of things. I don't want other bikes, I want the one I have now! Good thing that I own a number of bikes, one breaks down, no problem. And besides, it's a hobby ;)