I just looked this video up cuz I just met a guy who rides one of these and he put a spring or seat on it off of Indian put the high cholo exhaust tip on it I got a bigger headlight move the horn up front under the headlight what else did he do oh yeah replumbed the airbox to put an open air filter on it and uses the stock air box is just like a small case like a cell phone case or something now he did a lot of stuff to this a bunch of little things though and it just made this bike look so cool like I couldn't even believe it it was the coolest bike
@@nfinnigan they couldn't get the 500cc one to comply with the new emission norms. They'll most probably re release a new 500cc model though. India is way too large of a market for them to not do that
I can never get enough of tje classic 500. I have a chrome c5 classic 500. Just did carb coversion. Bike gets even better. I wanted to out knne pad on tank. Found out that RE sctrached the tank to get good adhesion for the decals . Now i looking for a way to get those scratches out. I purchased different set of decals to cover it up but i cant seem to put them on without getting wrinkles in the decal. Ugh!!! Might end up having the chrome painted black but i like the chrome look. Bummed. Still bike is my buddy and deserves all my attention. Great bike. To bad they discontinued it. I think RE made a big mistake with that decision. Great video
Thank you for your comments. At least you can comb your hair of the reflection of the tank, that's always good. A hair dryer is good for getting wrinkles out of the decal. I hope your dream comes true with the new 350cc classic, they will continue the blood history of what the classic RE is but have to tweak things a bit for the environment.
Thanks for your comment. Yes, I find it difficult to find music that matches the video, especially when it's not copyright. What would you have for the music track, I could change it possibly.
Excellent video, Nick! I would so love to add a Royal Enfield Classic 500 to my stable, and I'm also waiting with bated breath for the reveal of the new Classic 350, which I hope will make it to the Americas.
Thanks Mark, Ye I think there are many more bikes we would love to add to the stables, me included, but the wife will not believe me any more if I say its another demo bike, LOL
Lovely bike, sounds fantastic. Not been down there in years, but the bike certainly looks good on it. I have a Lagoon blue 500 but no licence as I've twice cocked up my mod1. Falkirk bairn living in Ayrshire, but once I get my licence I'll be over there out on some of the fantastic lanes there.
Terima kasih atas komentar Anda. Saya harus melukis kemudian merah dan itu akan terlihat seperti klasik setan, LOL Apa yang akan saya lakukan tanpa google translate.😁
Very cool video and nice atmospheric north of the border/classic backing track to blend in nicely with the classic bike, and despite my not even having had breakfast, grabs helmet and off I go for a spin on my Enfield Pegasus. I just needed a gentle nudge to get my backside off the sofa and your video hit the spot. PS: what’s your exhaust system? It looks and sounds great, and it’s time for me to replace the original, which is just a tad too quiet for my delicate taste 🧐 And where did you get the bar-end mirrors? PPS: Thanks for a great video. Subscribed! 🤡🇬🇧
I have a 2018 model classic 500cc stealth black like this but it's shiny now yeah I clean her and shine her a lot 😂 and 2000 model cast iron bullet 500cc ☺️ love this girls man they have strong character and they were like NO HONEY YOU LISTEN TO ME 😘 lol 😂 love em ☺️❤️
Love the accessories, esp. the indicators. I've the 350, and one thing I wish it had is a kickstart. Why they were restricted to the 500s, I've no idea.
Thanks for your comments. Yes, your right I also like the kick start, I use it every time I start the bike. I also have the 350 classics and very smooth, but the classic 500 you know you're riding a real bike; you can feel it. Thanks
Namaste tatha shukria! Thank you India for my wonderful motorcycle! 🇮🇳 A Pegasus: my 22nd two-wheeled motorised vehicle and in many ways the best yet. My Norton Commando was terrific, and now my other bike a 1983 Harley Ironhead which I love to bits. It’s quicker than the Enfield, but I tend to use the Pegasus more frequently. It always works! Best wishes from 🇬🇧
I also had the Himalayan for 3 years and a great bike, but my number one baby is the classic, and I can say that the classic will go anywhere the Himalayan will go on or off road, all you need is more off road Tyres for the Classic.
Yes I did know that, and that's adds to the purchase of owning a bike like this, it will be a thing in the pass before we know it, we will be controlled by machines soon. I love to see the Indian Royal Enfield Staff hand painting the tanks, gee that's quality. Many thanks for your comment .
Noticed you kicked started with side stand down. Have you disconnected side stand cut out. If so have you ever forgotten to put it up before pulling away
Sir, I have the EXACT same bike in the EXACT same colour, CLASSIC STEALTH BLACK 500, just that it's TWINSPARK EFI-500, and the INDIAN VERSION, meaning that the fuel tank has a keyhole to open the cap for putting in gas!!!
Watched this again... Love the Halcyon goggles. Do you find they limit your peripheral vision at all, Nick? I'd probably need to get a couple pair: one clear and another that is tinted. I don't have anywhere near me where I can pick them up and try them on, so I would want to hear from users before I made the leap to purchase them.
Hi, to be honest I don't really use them, they are more to look good when riding, I know that sounds like a right plonker , but if I am caught out and need to ride in the dark I will use them instead of using sunglasses in the dark, which is being a double plonker. I would say you get very good visibility and no wind rushing in from the sides as you would from sunglasses, the only thing is I would possibly get the size that has a smaller frame as the standard size. The standard goggles which I have touches the top rim of my helmet and if I move my helmet around when trying to scratch my head, it will move the goggles also. Hope this helps.
What a beautiful bike, may I ask what exhaust and tyres you’re running (Hitchcock and TKC80s?)? I think you’ve inspired me to build something similar as and when something comes up in the classifieds. Regards from Hampshire.
Hi, Thanks for your comments. Exhaust was bought from India but not sure of the make, sorry. Tyres are TKC80 and creates more rugged ride, but looks really nice on the bike and gets out off road riding no problem.
Hi 104 Bluebird, No need to modify anything to fit the TKC80 tires, they are a wee bit wider than the original tires, but it fine, don't need to modify anything, cheers.
I'm a beginner bike rider. I've just invested in a classic 500 and will hopefully get it by the summer. I've never ridden before. How easy is it to pick up, learn ride the Classic 500. I've wanted this bike since god knows when. Now that I'm working towards it, I'm a little intimidated.
Hi Cosmo, thanks for your question. That should not be your 1st question, how easy is it to pick up, I hope you dont intent on dropping it, or hope you don't drop it. If you think you might drop the bike, you would be better to get engine bars fitted, they are very cheap for this bike and will save the bike from damage if dropped, I have seen these bikes dropped before in the Himalayas over hard terrane and with the crash bars fitted they pick the bike up and away again. Its a very easy bike for beginners to ride, not the fastest to pull away or stop compared to modern bikes but by far the most fun and enjoyment you will get from riding a bike. The bike is a bit heavy, but low down heavy, but don't let this intimidate you. Its a small bike where you can get your feet on the ground and will put you at ease. Enjoy your new bike, you will love it and wonder what all the worry was about,
@@nfinnigan Thank you so much for your response. There is a pair of engine bars attached to the side of the bike and I saw it in action first hand as I attempted to roll the bike off the stand and saw it drop side-ways. I haven't even gotten the bike of the stand and have already dropped it. Luckily it was a light drop. I still have many techniques and methods of bike handling to learn. Hopefully with a few classes and mentoring, I pick it up and alleviate these minor anxieties. Here's to the upcoming summer!
Bro are you from USA if yes can you tell me this bike is discountinue in USA how i can i buy this bike online, offline please tell me any sight is this bike available in dealer
Hi Gursewak, I'm from the UK and the bike is no longer available to buy in the UK due to emissions getting more restricted, but I'm sure some dealers might have some left for sale. In the UK they are now selling the new classic 350cc which looks very similar to the 500cc. Thanks
Thank you. Sorry I cant remember where I got the turn lights, but its only a cover that fits over the lights. Probably Alibaba/Amazon or Ebay, I'm a cheap skate, LOL
Lucky are those who owns this black beauty beast...because now its production is stopped and i am also one of the lucky one to have this...i did 25k+ kms still not a single problem....
Hi Nick Fantastic clip thanks for sharing . I was looking at fitting a black and white number plate at the back of my enfield just wondering if its legal ? Thanks Dave from Cupar
Hi David, Only vehicles registered before the 1st of January 1980 are allowed to display a black and silver number plate, providing they have applied to the DVLA and are registered with the 'historic vehicles' tax class. Hope this helps. I was in Cupar yesterday, that's where the Mother in-law stays, cheers.
@@nfinnigan Thanks for the info Nick Maybe if your over in cupar with the bike we could go out for a wee run . I pick up my new Royal Enfield continental gt650 tomorrow . Cheers D
Hope you don’t mind my sticking my nose in here, but I found the backing track to be spot-on appropriate. I’m staring at my Fender Stratocaster (I love rock and blues!) which is hanging on the wall, but I reckon this classical/celtic music fits this classic bike perfectly 🏴🤡
Oh well, each to their own. I like rock and blues but I found the classical/celtic backing track to be spot on 🙂, but as Nick I seem to remember implied, it seems that requests are going to be honoured. PS: every time I sling my leg over a bike my mantra is Steppenwolf - Born to be Wild! I’m in my 70s and have been riding bikes since I was 15, but I refuse to refer to myself as born to be Mild! 🤡🇬🇧
