Upgrading the suspension on your Royal Enfield classic 500 (Bullet)! 

The mudguard can be hinged up out the way instead. Remove the two rear bolts, loosen the two under the seat and hinge it up out the way. This is also handy if you need to remove the back wheel.

Nice one Stuart. I really don’t think there is a better company making shocks for motorcycles than these guys. They are I believe the leading specialist in this field of work.

''You love that Motorcycle more than me'', She said.... Don't be silly darling I replied, without the required amount of conviction...... I'm finding the garage quite comfortable now I've moved the 'Bikes' and tools to one side so that I can just get my bed in, plus a old paraffin heater I found lurking at the rear of the garage under an old army greatcoat.

The shocks compliment the chrome finish of your bike.

Thank you very much for another clear technical video. I really do value your videos: I have an RE Classic but it is your observations on the areas of difficulty which I really benefit from. In passing I had to remove my RE Classic rear shocks and the lower nut & washer on the LH is a beggar. I used an old trick that may be helpful. I "stuck" the washer to the nut and then the nut into the open ended spanner with some Red n' Sticky grease. This holds everything together until the thread of the bolt engages. Its easy to wipe away after and it has the added advantage of keeping the home mechanic on the right side of the neighbours. (No swearing!). I'm off now to watch your "on-Road" experience with these Hagon Shocks. Thank you, again and please do keep 'em coming!

I have upgraded the suspensions on several motorcycles. This can really improve the handling of the motorcycle. Always enjoy the videos.

Had to replace the rear shocks on my Classic 500 (8 May 22)… remembered you had done a video on this, so here I am Uncle Stu… It was a great help to see your version of the installation. Everything went hunky dory. Thank you and drive safe my friend.

Another enjoyable video Stuart. Hope the wife was happy with her shopping trip. Take care of yourselves and stay safe.

Hi Stuart, I was on the point of ordering Hagon shocks for my classic from a well-know supplier when your video popped up. So I telephoned Hagon and, sure enough, they wanted to know my weight (ligher than average probably) as well as the bike details. Also, I ordered 1 cm shorter than stock for my little short legs. The result is great! Silky smooth on 'ordinary' roads and only noticeable on really bumpy bits. Best of all, the fully enclosed, stainless shrouds, shield all the cow pats, sileage and mud off the springs. Thanks again for the tip!

Wow, that sounds like a Hammond B-3 organ used by Jon Lord in Highway Star!!! Thank you Stuart :-)

Hi Stuart,great video.Ordered from Hagon on Monday.Dave wasn’t in so ordered anyway,when asked told the person RE Bullet 500.They arrived on Wednesday, matched them up to bike and they were 4 cm too long.Thinking they might be right as when old ones removed maybe it drops down and will fit.Phoned Hagon and spoke to probably Dave and he confirmed they sent wrong shocks.However he assured me the correct size would be with me on Friday which indeed it was.Whilst talking to him discovered I had inadvertently ordered the cheap non stainless steel version so that was rectified.Fitting went well we fitted them in less than an hour thanks to your excellent video,and they look amazing.Not able to test them yet as weather not good,will give my report when able to test.Thanks again Stu can’t wait for the next update to the Bullet.

Beautiful bike, what a pity that it's not delivered anymore to Germany. Great video, well done!

Humerous and educational all in one video. Thanks uncle Stu.

At last, a (Northern) research establishment we can trust and a suitably academic publication that addresses regional variations! Far superior to those fly-by-night Oxford Uni researchers mentioned in your last video. N&NE Pig Breeder is a regular read down my local...! Entertaining and informative as ever 👍

My man Stuart! The comedy is just priceless!! I'd imagine you to be a tiny weeny bit eccentric LOL! Cheers from Bengaluru India !!

Hagon build good shocks, I've had them on quite a few bikes and can't complain at all. Those pig farmers are spot on Steve!

As always,sound,video and transitions between clips excellent work.

The C5 is getting better all the time! Lowering the mudguard is really the best and safest way to go when you're working alone. In two, one could remove the lower mudguard retaining bolts, but just slacken the upper ones - so the other person would just slowly pivot the mudguard up and make enough room to slide the shock bolts out. The risk, again, is to put stress on the rear electrical wires, which is a no-no. And yes, you really have to work in a tight spot for the lower left shock retaining bolt: there is also the brake hose to watch out for. It has a nasty tendency to drop, even slightly, and we don't want for it to end up squeezed behind the nut while we re-tighten it (been there, and it isn't pretty).

Hahahahahaha, this intro is awsome...!!! Sorry for the double comments... Thank you Stuart...

Hilarious intro🤣. The mudgaurd attached bags I've fitted to mine do a good job of hiding factory shocks and haven't noticed a deterioration in performance yet. When time comes will be fitting hagons to the interceptor and classic chrome 500 👍

Detailingham as always. Stay safe.

Very clever , very creative intro , I'm not falling for that though but just in case I always leave I like and have subscribed from the start. The content is brilliant also , so it's a win , win for me. Thank you. Regards Gareth Wiltshire UK. Gratitude. Quality. Respect.

Ha Ha over an hour in and I see no one has left a dislike, unusual. I wonder why? Great vid as usual undecided now about YSS or Hagon for my Conti.

If you take out the bolt at the bottom of the mudguard frame by the foot pegs, the mudguard can be swung up so that you can pull out the top shock bolts. I also use this method to remove the rear wheel, swing the mudguard up and pull out the back wheel. The bike only has to be on the centre stand.

Very professional Stuart,as usual 👍🏍️

My wife doesn't like me watching your channel. 😂 But I am addicted to it.

0:00 - 3:27... High comedy! Cheers!

“You can use your own grey matter...” How classy! 😎

The first 3:20 gave me a good giggle. And the rest about the missus and clothes shopping? Uncle Stu, are you in trouble, sir? 🤣

😄i was reading it for a friend

Wow, sir your way of illustration and voice mesmerizing ❤️, could you please tell what kind of those new shock observer? Can it be available in India?

They look perfect on your bike.

Riding Royal Enfield with Triumph's Key Chain,, this guy is genius,,, 😉

I nearly had my eye out. Boing!

Love your quality content Sir!!! Love from India!!! Looking forward to your GT videos

Uncle Stu, I was curious if those handlebars were in that position when the Bullet got delivered to you or did you roll them a bit forward by yourself.

Great vid as usual Stu. It's easier to adjust the bullet shocks with a long screwdriver. Use the piggy back element as a fulcrum point jam a rag in the springs and take tension off the spring. Then turn adjuster by hand. 👍

Thanks "Uncle Stu" I knew something was brewing , from watching your channel , I can chip teeth with this thing now , bahahaha ha ha, you need professional help , but don't we all , cheers mate .

😁subscribe to Uncle Stu's emporium of motorcycle erotica...... brilliant

Good video enjoyed it. I think you should get a life’s supply of sausages from those pig farmers after all if it wasn’t for your channel they would just die out altogether.😀

Nice one Stuart..

Hahahahahhahaa my ed is already gone 😂😂

8 out of 10 pig farmers can't be wrong 👍

Thanks!

Hello Stuey, what have you been drinking ??? VERY funny intro -:)

I drive a 1984 re, not happy with front suspension, suggestion please.

Hi! Where the luggage rack come form please?

dam i just ED was just corrected.!!!! Stu too funny

Best intro....😁😁😂😂🤣🤣✌🇫🇷

Cheers Stu.. .

Never notice how bulky the stock shocks look until looking at them side-by-side with the hagon ones.

perfect ❤️❤️ classic 500

Hi Stuart, the handlebar installed on your bike, is it a stock one or you got an aftermarket handlebar installed on it, the bullet we have in india come along with a different one.

Hi! Just got my self a Royal Enfield Bullet 500 - 2020 thanks to your awsome videos! Keep up the good work! Ps. Could you write/ make video on how to breake it in its my first time breaking in an engine and the bike has about 150 miles on it what should i do next? Best regards Wictor // Sweden

Is there any adjustment in the front forks on a ‘08 AVL Classic (not the C-5) to increase ride height?

Hey Stu.. Not suspension related by single seat related.. The front bolt on the seat is square.. Any idea why? Ive noticed while riding that the seat springs don't really do anything.. They seem to be there for looks only. I'm thinking about changing that square bolt for a round one and see if the springs will start working.. My butt gets numb after about 100km and like riding longer.. What do you think about my plan on changing that bolt.. Do you think the springs will be too bouncy?

Kindly review the standard bullet350

Your my new go two uncle just putting hags on GT 535 are thay good

If your Classic is like mine ( a 2017 model), the top shock absorber bolts are actually 3/8" BSF but with metric size heads (15mm & 17mm). Just another quirk of the bike but it's worth knowing. An M10 bolt will not fit.

Sir, which brand & model shocks you replaced with?

Hi stuart, do you think you could make a video about washing the Classic 500? I have one and I washed it earlier this week and it refused to start. 4 days later it finally worked. That gave me quite the scare. Anyways, a video would be helpful. Thanks, I really enjoy the content

Take an already superb looking bike, add Royal Enfield canvas panniers, Halcyon bar end mirrors & Hagon shocks, result... If CARLSBERG made Classic 500's! Enjoy and stay safe one & all :-)

Is this the same procedure for the Classic 350? Thanks 👍

Which is the best suspension for electra 350

Hi stuart can you give me the dimentions of the hagon shocks .

Changing of stock silencer is good?? Is there any RESTRICTION in your country??? Otherwise, love from INDIA ...

The opening part when you try to get us to subscribe is a total joke. Glad I subscribed before you ever said anything like that so I don't have to say I subscribed to get away from ED. Great content man, keep it up

Stuart uncle, I have a question! Does the handle bar braces really work? Is it any useful on motorcycles like the bullet? What is it's real application?

I had a question, because there was sometime on your site a while back and on most of the Indian based vlogs about the the Classic 500. It was said that Royal Enfield has stopped production. But when I was on the phone with Royal Enfield headquarters in Chennai ordering a next round os bikes. The head of the Asia/Pacific region told me that the domestic production line (India) of the Classic 500 had stopped. So I'm not sure why people have said it was discontinued, if we were able to order 20 along with the Continentals and Himalayans. This is where I am confused a bit and even when we had customers come in. Vlogs are saying its been discontinued, but yet the head of sales for the Asia/Pacific region at the head office ion Chennai is saying they only discontinued it for the domestic market. When I ordered them last Friday there was no issue even when making a request for 2 bikes to have a special colour.

As an adjunct to my comment I like to add an observation about suspension. A couple of months back I changed the oil in the front forks to a fully synthetic of the same weight (5w). My thinking was, as engine oil of the same specification ( fully synthetic) is supposed to last longer, presumably the same applied to suspension oil. If I believed I could change the oil then go merrily on my way ..... wrong!...My bike that has stiff-ish suspension anyway 'rattled my fillings' out the first time I ventured onto a rough B type road. Make note... not all oil manufacturers specifications are equal...''some are more equal than others''....to quote George Orwell. The upshot was I had to adjust the compression and rebound damping ..Street Triple 675...Now, I know many bikes do not have the afore mentioned adjustments but it may be worth a little research before committing yourself to a type of oil if you intend a front end modification....Greeting from España....T-shirt and flip-flops..its supposed to be 36c today...

I find 45 degree long nose pliers makes awkward washers a lot easier to fit 👍

Brilliant video as always Stuart and very informative, however a Triumph key ring on a Royal Enfield 😳, sacrilege 🤣👍🏻

Hey Stuart have you ever ridden the Kawasaki w800?

2:43 😆😆😆

No wonder I have been experiencing Erectus Maximus.... eureka!

If 8 out of 10 pig farmers subscribe, what on earth are the other 2 doing??? These are the questions that need answering.....

Sausage time!

I won’t hold it against ya. Lol, I don’t think a gentleman’s sausage that size can be held against anything.

🙏🏻🇮🇳👌🏻

: D who’d be a pig farmer 👩‍🌾 just be a channel watcher and drive the women wild 😜 with your intelectual 🧐 prowess. : D

How many pig farmers now subscribe Stu? Reasons for subscribing get more and more interesting....😁

Nice statistics about pig farmers who would of thought lol.

Funny bugger, you’re not ex forces are you .😂

Bloody wives and clothes shopping. They look forward to dragging you out on a torturous pantomime of dancing around pinned inside one trouser leg and falling over, putting on and off clothes inside a cramped cubicle with all of the aesthetic comforts of a refrigerator interior. Buying new clothes is about as exciting as buying a new toothbrush.

😂🤣😂

Oink🐽🐖