I really enjoy watching your calm, relaxed, and methodical way of doing and explaining things.

@RICKYBAJWA1

3 жыл бұрын

Only reason I watch his videos the exact same reason. 👍

@funchal5

3 жыл бұрын

@@RICKYBAJWA1 As a German, I understand everything exactly. Have the same bike.

@maestrobengkel8402

3 жыл бұрын

British accent 😋

@user-sw2lv3zp6o

2 жыл бұрын

@@maestrobengkel8402 'Ull!

Fantastic oil & filter change on a fabulous bike. A new “FullFillingham Video” 👍🏻

If you don't have a new copper washer you can always heat them to cherry red and quench in cold water. I would do that to the ones I took off so they can be used again at some point in the future, but then I'm a tight bugger.

@Vojta92

3 жыл бұрын

You're supposed to heat them up and let them cool down spontaneously. if you throw them into cold water you actually harden them.

@PotNanny

2 жыл бұрын

@@Vojta92 Copper works differently from steel and will soften rather than harden (much like silver, brass and bronze).

good advice on torques settings. never bothered when I was a lad and never stripped a thread. These days people are obsessed with torque settings, and most consumer torque wrenches cant be trusted in my opinion.

@bsimpson6204

4 жыл бұрын

There are no torque settings for my 250 Ducati that I know of, it's all by feel. Way back in 1974 I stripped both 8mm bolts that held the seat on my CB125, but it was honestly made of cheese

2024, and I've found this very helpful Stuart. I bought a used 2017 RE Classic today. I'll be going over your old videos for tips.

Thanks for the upload, this bike never previously appealed. However, seeing the simple old school engineering and easy, I am starting to consider buying one myself. Cheers!

Every one in our family loved and like your video father, uncle,big brother And also grandfather. They sayed that you give every single detail. And your kick cleaning the engine this is done by us but not in work shops so they were happy that somewhere in world it's done Thank full for your information keep giving us more videos. 😇😇😇😇😇😇

I have been taking a Desert Storm for about 20 days. For me, your videos are very informative and I'm trying to watch them all to get to know the bike better. I feel like a pupil learning the notions from his professor and who he will later put into practice. Thanks for what you do

There is a law that demands you separate the keys at the first service I think

@direktorpresident

4 жыл бұрын

Not under Euro 4. Brussels has been quite adamant that Key Separation is "not negotiable", despite UK protestations over scratched Zippo lighters (a US concern) and "lost Khakis" ( a Chennai misunderstanding)

@johnsteamer828

4 жыл бұрын

@@direktorpresident I am talking Australia law

Top-notch oil change video. I have not seen any better.

you are falling for the charms of this bike, I think, i certainly have. doing my oil change tomorrow, it always seems to run even better, nice one Stuart.

@stuartfillingham

4 жыл бұрын

Have fun!

Just watched an oil change done in India. Drained oil then started bike for 30 seconds with drain plugs out to drain all the oil. Then put drain plugs back in filled with diesel fuel and ran bike for 30 seconds and drained again!!!!!!!!. They certainly do things differently there! Thought you might have a fit if you saw it!

This video was the perfect step by step tutorial! I followed your instructions and it worked to perfection! Thank you again and please continue to post!

I'll be doing my own oil changes post warranty window so the video has really helped, knew it was fairly simple change and was good to hear the additional information too

Thank you, Stuart. Excellent tutorial. I never fail to learn something from you.

A very enjoyable watch Stuart, it reminded me of the oil change proceedure I did my old B31, it's very satisfying to take your time and do it methodically, then you know it's done right!

Fantastic. You're the man. I'm about to pull the trigger and am looking forward to my own wrenching and maintenance as its pretty lean in my city in Cambodia. Thank you again for your professionalism.

@battambangscooterandmotorc460

2 жыл бұрын

Well it turns out my wife bought me the identical bike to yours my man. Fabulous!!! RE Phnom Penh is courting her for local dealership too. How cool is that? God bless this young country baby! Oh ya, Anjolina Jolette wanted to rent my baby yesterday as she's in town but I refused so I heard her helicopter. As we've had rain of late her roads are too muddy for the jewelry.

Thank you, Stuart, very much. Watching your excellent videos helps the slide down the slippery slope to buying an Interceptor, and I'll certainly heed the technical advice. By the way, you're an excellent speaker. Thanks!

One of the best maintenance videos I have ever seen. Great job 👏

Brilliantly informative video Stuart, I love the simplicity of these bullitts 🏍😃👍🏻

I am a returning rider of the Geezer age, and having bought a Bullet I find your videos among the very best and most helpful I have ever seen. I have been "wrenching" (not wenching) on cars for years, but have not ridden or maintained a motorcycle for over 50 years. Please keep them coming. I enjoy your Zen-like approach to riding and maintaining. Thanks!

Followed your advice, step by step - kept stopping n starting video. Found myself talking Yorkshire b'y end. (Big problem, as I'm a Lancastrian!) BrilliantStuart. Keep it up!

Just done an oil and filter change on my Bullet Trials following your video. Absolutely brilliant. So useful. Grateful thanks.

Well done stu everthing covered, cannot wait for the test ride report.👍

Great tutorial Stuart, reminds me of my old T140V & XR125. Keep up the great work 👍🏻

It was oldschool but useful as well. I followed every step you made. I have exactly the same bike but gold and green. Thank you.

Hi Stuart, I admire your videos and the way you convey the content to the audience. They are really methodical, steady, very relaxing and impressive and full of information. I was owning a Royal Enfield Electra 2012 model UCE, now upgraded to Interceptor 650. After watching your videos, I feel like getting a Bullet 500 again. Stay blessed ! Regards Yogesh

Hello Stuart, I have been watching your videos with keen interest and just wanted to say that your calm methodical ways of doing things is a joy to watch and relieves my feelings that I have OCD many thanks :)

As promised - service kit bought - this will be the first time since I was 17 that I'll be doing my own servicing - watch this space! - really appreciate your time and this video Stuart.

Great video Stuart, as good as I’ve come to expect them! Your methodical and careful approach is something many pros could learn from methinks.......

Nicely experienced smoothly and gently cleaned the historic engine

Brilliant video sir, very useful! I’ll be following this very soon. I’m going to do an oil change at 1500 miles. Not necessary until 3000 but just for piece of mind. Thank you 👍🏼

I really like the intricate details and respecting the machine, and gentle manner in which you have executed and explained this procedure. Doing Motorcycle maintenance when we get it right is extremely rewarding and encouraging, just like riding the motorcycle itself.

@stuartfillingham

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Informative video, thanks. Good point well made about the tightness of the sump plugs and strainer bolts. Very easy to strip the threads if you're not careful. I'm soon to do the 3500 mile oil change on mine. Personally, I think taking out and inspecting the strainer is a good idea, at least in the first few thousand miles.

This is perfect for my future RE Conti GT535! A very well made througho video explained in detail how to change the oil on these gorgeous classic looking machines. Thank you very much for the upload! Have a great and safe weekend Stuart

@stuartfillingham

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I love the small and useful details.

When i need to sleep i watch your videos,such a calm voice for sleeping ...😴😴😴

love watching your videos stu, you sound as classic as the bike.

Hi, thank you for sharing this, I am becoming more and more convinced that a bike such as this will be my next bike. As a total novice to any home maintenance this is really helpful and does make me want to have a go myself. Watch this space :-)

Best guide I've seen. Thank you for your time and your clear explanation.

I have a Classic 500, 2017, I won't do the oil change, as long as I can get some one to do it that knows how to. And still watched the whole video, you rock!

Really enjoyed this one Stuart never seen a oil change like this actually looked fun to do , something special about old school great video again thanks Stuart

@stuartfillingham

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

A very clear and concise video.

Hi Stuart, second time I’ve watched this video. First time round I still had my BSA B50SS but now I have my RE 500T, thought I’d watch it again. The bike has 2000 miles on clock and receipts show it had oil & filter changes (by dealership) at 800 and 1800 miles. Having always done oil & filter changes myself on all my previous motorcycles and all my cars bar the last three (I’m too old to crawl underneath these days), I watched your video as a tutorial this time. Most helpful and informative and easy I totally agree with your views on torque settings with copper washers and rubber O rings. Thanks a lot.

Good tools good oil and some patience it takes as long as you are comfortable with nice video stay safe

So - I don't have the workshop manual (yet) as it is currently out of stock on Amazon. However, I pressed ahead with my first 300 mile service and followed Stuarts excellent video. Ensuring that I had beforehand purchased all the items as listed in this video (box of crush washers etc). All instructions were informative, concise and sufficiently timed to enable me to pause the ipad next to the bike at each stage! - Perfect! :-)

Your videos about changing oil are more explicit and have a much more clean environment than many others on internet, mostly those from India. You have the perfect light, the perfect tools, the perfect procedures...except the lift😁 .Very good... Although I do not intend to change the oil myself in a basement garage of a flat building whit a automatic temporized light for several minutes only.

Looking forward to getting my Bullet delivered in two weeks. Good vid, thank you very much, very helpful! Just subscribed.

Super video. This should enable any owner to do the job with confidence.

That was very useful ,I have just bought a GT 535 and am about to do an oil change ,thanks stu

Really informative and helpful video, thank you. I’m interested in getting a RE and it’s nice to see what I’m in for when it comes to servicing at home.

Perfectly timed video! I've been wearing in my new bike and been reading through the manual to learn what oil I can use and how to change, still doesn't make sense. A video on oil choices would really be interesting, as I want to try and be more involved rather leave it all to the dealer! Great video! Thank you and enjoy the weekend

Here I am again. Goes well, this Classic. I always used to put this oil in my 1991 Africa Twin 750 RD04. Surprisingly therapeutic video.

Stuart..............awesome description tutorial plus your enthusiastic knowledge, loved it, thank you Sir

Hello Stuart, Love the tea strainer secondary oil filter. Good job there's a felt main filter. Already missing the Weekend virtual rides. Hopefully I'll be able to get a 'non-virtual' ride in this week, can't wait to test the new Booster plug. Cheers Keith

Hi Stuart. I watched this video soon after it was posted about 3 years ago because I had just bought a 2015 Continental GT 535. I thought the video was very good at the time. I just watched it again as a refresher because I'm in the process of getting the 535 running again and it has dawned on me, after watching numerous videos on the same topic over the intervening years, that this video is clearly the best I've seen on this subject! I love all the small helpful hints you throw in! Thanks!

@stuartfillingham

8 ай бұрын

Great to hear!

Stuart, 1/10th of a turn Fillingham - I salute you. Brilliant video, thanks for sharing

@stuartfillingham

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Moto Guzzis also have two sump plugs and an internal oil filter. Frankly, more bikes, and cars for that matter, need two sump plugs.

Thank you Sir... For sharing such a nice method... I will apply same on my Classic 500.

Excellent report, very informative. Many thanks

Oh dear I was one of the 60 or so. Just didn't want to see your pride and joy damaged. On the other hand, it's nice to know that you have followers that care that much to make a constructive comment. Have a great weekend. Oh I forgot, good video too. 😊👍

Another quality video Stu thank you for the time and effort you put it. 👍

@stuartfillingham

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Very useful Video for me👏To Changing Engine oil and Oil Filter to my Classic 350 Thank you

Great video and good advice, thanks. I can now sleep at night knowing the keys have been separated !

Good video and some good points. The way we talked about tightening nuts etc. was in flats i.e. 1 side of the hexagonal head so instead of saying +1/10th we'ed say +1/2 a flat (1/12th). More visual & easier to achieve IMO. But whatever works for you.

Thank you so much for this most comprehensive explanation...if I could I would have given TWO thumbs up !!

stuart, thank you very much for this clear and unambiguous demonstration. I will be doing the subsequent oil changes and this was very helpful. Tip I found most useful was the use of the kick starter to drain down oil that is up in the engine: I was amazed at how much! The torque setting that you use re-assured me. Its how I was shown to do this more than forty years ago and it has always served me well. As with yourself, the only stripped threads or sheared heads I have seen came from torque wrench errors. One thing that you may wish to give consideration to is a sump guard. I bought my 500 classic at about the same time as yourself and when I was looking it over, in the workshop, I noted the rear-brake master cylinder. It looked like a problem, just waiting to happen. RE do a terrific plate for about £80. It adds about 5 minutes to an oil change, of course. Thank again, for the best description of this operation that I have seen.

@stuartfillingham

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Yeah RE uk dont list the sump guard but I will look in to getting one essential on any bike in my opinion!

@graemehay5714

4 жыл бұрын

@@stuartfillingham The item is listed as an accessory for the500 Trials model. I can vouch for its fit on the Classic 500. It is a very nicely made item, too. All the best.

Wow..this is much better than official Royal Enfield 'DIY' video for oil change...

Very good, informative and enjoyable video.

Stuart, thanks for this tutorial, I have been reluctant to grovel around on the floor to get at all of the bits and bobs, I did it finally but I outsmarted my self when I got a sump guard fitted, it some what added to the procedure as it had to be removed first to allow the oil to drain properly, Watching other tutorials I was aghast at some of the wonky boys advocating running the bike briefly to drain it properly, only a fool would start any engine with no oil in it. But, that seems the way with some You Tube posts.

I like the cartridge filter- less waste to the landfill! And with a well built relief spring you have even less waste- way to go R.E.!

¡Excelente vídeo! Tengo una Royal Enfield Classic 500 Pegasus Edition 2018 y estoy encantado con ella. Muchas gracias por compartir sus conocimientos tan útiles. Saludos, El Paracaidista.

Good video. Most BMW Airheads have a similar oil filter. Thanks for emphasising torque importance. The number of buggered threads I’ve come across because a previous owner has been watching Popeye films.

Thanks Stuart, will follow your service procedure to the letter

Great video, really enjoyed it

Australian born-again-newbie: I'm in the middle of dropping the oil in my 2020 Classic 350. The quirkiness of the oil level window has previously led me to overfill. The oil that's come out has more froth in it than coffee ! Take a lot of care not to do this. Your kick start tip was very useful; got a whole lot more out. Currently swapping Castrol Active for a Motul 5100 fully synthetic. Reading advice from all directions I'm hoping this will help with better gear change; less false neutrals and maybe reduce vibrations. I also read that greasing the chain and ensuring the "slack" is within limits helps with false neutrals. Great tutorial.

Very informative Thankyou I learned a lot .

Hi Stuart top class video. I am sorry please forgive me years ago I lost my keys and I had an awful time replacing them have fun and be safe.👍😎

Very informative uncle Stu.

Another excellent 'Stutorial' for newcomers to perhaps what is the single most important maintenance procedure (whether DIY or service centre) of one's steel steeds: oil+filter change. Valuable additional contributions from commentors too, especially on reviving/annealing copper sealing washers and the vexed question of any necessity to 'torque' small (6mm or less) bolts. I wonder if I'm even more pedan.... 'meticulous' in some aspects of this work than Stu. Where RE reccommend pre-soaking the new internal oil filter, I've been in the habit of pre-filling/pre-soaking my spin-on cartridge oil filters on my Honda CB500X and Suzuki VX800 for the last 25+years. And doing the same for the internal oil filter of my 1982 Suzuki GSX400EZ. I've found that by doing this, the oil pressure warning light goes off after only 3 or so seconds, as opposed to anything up to 10 seconds, if I fit up the oil filters 'dry'. I'm also in the habit of using 1/4" sockets and drives on 6mm dia bolts/10mm socket size that go into any alloy casting. I end up holding the socket/ratchet head with my thumb+index finger and just using the limited leverage of the heel of my hand against the drive to get the 'just so' feel of correct tightness. But I like Stu's quantitative '10th of a turn' rule for those newcomers yet to acquire the correct mechanic's 'feel'. A 10th of a turn corresponds to a 'snug nip-up' tightness 'feel'. As for those who whine and worry over the Interceptor's supposedly 'low' 3000mi/5000km service interval and think this is a sign of poor build quality, they should ignore these sorts of 'spook' stories. I have been almost religiously doing 5000km oil+filter changes on my steel steeds for the last 30 years. This in spite of the CB500X's stated oil/filter change interval of 12,000km/7500mi. To reiterate: The single best and cheapest maintenance thing one can do for one's steel steeds to keep them in good health and longevity regardless of 'brand', is good clean oil and filtration, for these are the very life-blood of the engine. For me spending £30/NZ$60 and an hour of time every 6 months or so is nothing in the Greater Scheme of things for peace of mind. Granted this is something I've always done myself so I'm saving considerable coin on the labour side of things. Whenever I've lifted the tappet covers to check valve clearances of my engines, there has been nary the tiniest scrap of black carbon or scunge lying in the nooks and crannies of the top of the cylinder head, even after 100,000+km of use under my care.

Brilliant. As usual. Thanks. Cheers.

I always put a dab of tippex (or touch up paint whichever is handy) on the drain bolts in a conspicuous position to mark where they are, then a visual check that takes half a second is all you need to glance under and see all is ok. If the plug has loosened the dab of paint will be in a different place.

Smashing video 🙂 Thanks.

Thanks for the links!

Yes, Bullet Doesn't show oil level when its on. The oil window is full of oil all the way to the top when the engine is running. It shows the real oil level after 15 minutes to half an hour after we switched off the engine & stand it on a level surface on center stand. Loved Your video sir. Thanks For making it. Keep Doing ur good work Sir. Love From India.

Great video, thanks it was very useful

Looks quite nice qualitywise! Thanks! By the way, old computers or microvawe ovens seem to have very strong magnets (I don't remember which one but maybe total disassembly will enlighten a bit, or more if your wife is concerned) and those are good for cleaning the sump magnets.

Great video, oil n filter change on my Enfield, very very helpful and...in English...cracking video cracking channel Many thanks

Your video is very detailed, I just need a RE to go with it! Older BMW's use a cartridge filter like this. I don't quite get the need for 2 sump drains, that's a new one on me. The sump screen is in a bad location, but adds to the charm. My Matchless had one at the front of the engine that I never knew about. When I changed it after 30 years, it was still fine. One comment, please consider wearing rubber gloves when handling oil and especially the brake and chain cleaner. Many of them have nasty solvents that are readily absorbed by the skin. I wear them all the time when working on my bikes.

Good video dear Stuart

such a quirky machine. Love mine.

Fantastic tutorial

If my memory doens´t cheat me, the filter-apparatus for the modells before 2012 is quite different. The cap went from 2 to 3 bolts, but forfeited the plastic gasket that went on between the cap and th engine case. The internal spring was either differnt or completely not existent - i remember that the cap directly hold the filter, and there was another o-ring on it. The downside was, that the complete oil pressure went to the cap, hold fast by the 2 bolts. If the gasket broke, the engine pumped all oil outboard and there was no way from stopping it doing so but to replace the gasket and the o-ring. The new filter-thingy with the internal spring is quite an improvement. Nice vid!

Thank You, for your sharing Sir.

Great vid stuart👍. I've still 100 odd miles to go before this service. Have carried out one on my previous 535 continental and must concur re tightness of bolts on Cu and rubber seals. Look forward to the other checks and your views after the service and being able to increase speed slightly! Also any warranty issues.

Time to dump the dyno break-in oil from my classic 500 and in goes the Silkolene. It's a bit cumbersome to get everything off/out/swapped/tightened back up on these little bikes but the pure joy of the ride is worth it.

Thank you man Great job👍🏻

Extremely useful.

Great video 🇬🇧👍🏻

Its really easy to overfill the UCE motors resulting with oil in the air cleaner, always best to check after a run & let oil settle five minutes then check on level ground with bike off the stand. Some of the hand books don't mention the front oil drain plug though it was there as on my 2015 model. Early UCE motors only had 2 bolts on the oil filter cover & the spring loaded retainers were in separate bits resulting with bits flying off though the new part will gladly fit making an easier job 😀