Royal Enfield Bullet 500 Iron Barrel USA 

I have a 2013 UCE (unit construction engine) model, which I converted from the garbage EFI to an Amal Concentric MK1 carburetor, using a kit from a place in the UK called Hitchcocks. This carb actually has a "tickler" which is a little button you push in to hold the float down, overfilling the float bowl and creating a richer mixture for starting. You can actually get a little gas on your finger when using it, which is the way I feel it should be. I also replaced the government mandated cat con exhaust with a cat free aftermarket pipe, also from Hitchcocks. It now runs, sounds, and feels pretty much the same as that one. Mine has both electric start and kick start. I use the kick start most of the time. You can do this with any 500 made through 2016. Performance is not what these bikes are about. The Japanese market has that covered. These bikes are about the experience. The sound and feel are unlike anything modern, and they are an absolute joy to ride for hours at around 55 mph. These are not "retro" bikes. They are the real deal. They really are late model antiques, and you have to ride them like you would an antique. But for me they provide a lot more pleasure than any modern bike.

I love my vintage British motorcycles. The twin leading shoe brakes on Triumph Tr-6 stop on a dime. I like my kick only bikes. Who needs a electric start? I love Kickstartering my British vintage motorcycles in front of the Harley guys to show them how to start a real motorcycle. I love kick-starting my URAL side car outfit. Mine is first with electric start,nice to have when my leg hurts.

All drum brakes have two brake shoes ,the difference with the twin leading brakes is that their is a moving operating lever at both ends of the shoes causing the shoes to spread apart and contact the drum over the full face of the brake shoe surface instead of just one end on the single lever design ,thus increasing the stopping power

Pretty bike in chrome and blue, isn't it? Thanks for taking the time to give us a look-see.

Fantastic video and great looking bike! I leaned a lot!!!

I have the same year as you. I am currently rewiring mine and it's a pain but I'm so excited to get her back on the road! God bless! p.s. thanks for the link to the manual: i just purchased it!

I've a Bullet Sixty 5, absolutely love it, ride it more than my V Strom, Beemer R1150, Gixsers

I have the same bike in black and chrome, In fact, I am getting on the long johns and leather to go for a ride now I love it

I have a '99 bike in black. Very envious of your 5 speed box, Keihin carb and blue/chrome tank!🙂

I have 2007 electra bullet 4 gear transmission....there is something different kind of love to ride the old one......

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Thanks for clearing the difference between Iron Barrel and other REs. What type of Air Filter is that, may I ask? And is it any better than K&N Free flow air filter?

Your bike is handsome !!

Sir for the brakes one could always install a disc brake with abs from the new generation royal Enfield bikes. Both front and rear.

My starter relay isn't working. Do you know the model number I need to replace? I ordered 2 and they look different than the one I have. I have a 2008 bullet 500. And what kind of carb are you using? I have the mikuni.

If you can't bare to leave your lawn mower at home, now you can ride it . No lawn required.

A traditional motorcycle....

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This bullet doesnt have the Neutral finder pedal?

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Hello, How much would you sell your enfield for? I have been looking for one like this for quite some time. If you know of one that's for sale please do contact me. Also, remember anything's for sale if the price is right.

Let us hear it

Which exhaust

They all have two front brake shows😂

Man where the hell is sound... We want sound... Period!