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**SIDDHARTH SINGH** · 02-07-2015, 04:59 PM

Re: Royal Enfield Classic 500

[QUOTE=Citizen Singh;1127063]Hello fellas....thought I'd share some pics of My CL500 Chrome Nov 2014 ... Version 2.0
2 months, 9000 Rupees, a lot of trips to Karl Bagh later....
》Twin Saddle Bags ( Custom made )
》Twin Root Horns
》Twin LED Fog lamps
》Touring Frame
》Windshield
》Single rod leg guard
》Black seat covers
》New, wider pillion seat.
All fittings done by wonderful mechanics at Khajanchi Karl Bagh. Will recommend them to anyone !
Nicely done...how much did the windshield cost you.

**sidewinder** · 02-08-2015, 05:28 PM

Re: OIL for RE 500

Aquatic Bullet : Not likely ..

.. Im at Saudi Arabia now. Should be back either in June or July. I was reading more about it. Some people think its better to get a conventional conversion done . :/ .. So im confused again.

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Classic Cruzer : Sucks dude, wont be able to make it this year. Have a pint of Kings for me ..

( .. Should be there next year .. My bikes back home, all wrapped up. Planning a trip the day i set foot in India.

**velociraptor13** · 02-10-2015, 05:49 PM

Re: Red Rooster Performance Exhaust

Originally posted by pistonBOY View Post

The exhaust is not sitting all that low, in fact its clearance is same as the stock exhaust(also the tapering muffler prevents it from some scraping which was a problem in stock). However, an important thing to note is that, the brake pedal rod is sitting a lot lower than the exhaust, so if at all you are thinking of off roading, you are gonna scrape the brake rod anyways. I got the brake rod scraped several times while taking turns and cornering

Anyways the RRP exhaust won't get scraped, none faced in my soft-offroading experience.

Regarding the air-filter, its not mandatory. Its just that you cannot reap 100% benefits of the exhaust with the stock air filter. RRP is a free flow exhaust and it kinda demands a free flow filter for higher performance gains(at the cost of fuel!). So if you want "some" performance gain, fit the RRP exhaust and if you "some more" performance gain, fit a free flow air filter along with exhaust.

About warranty, I took my DS for its 2nd service and had great experience. The RE guy was impressed, even the classic bullet stereotypes loved the classic thump. 3 of them took the contact details of RRP. It won't void the warranty since its not fiddling with bike's electronics in any way. Don't worry about the warranty: @velociraptor13

And regarding the efficiency, I had varied experiences. In stop and go city traffic, the bike did face a marginal drop in efficiency(3-4kmpl). On long rides though, didn't face any drop , actually it marginally improved because its a free flow exhaust. SINCE you are an offroader, you'll definately face a drop in economy 3-4kmpl, not a lot for the performance gain and the amazing sound. With additional free flow air filter, you'll face an overall steep drop ~6-8kmpl in economy... but the gain in performance will be considerably more

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Hi PistonBoy thanks for the info and btw took delivery of my spanking new DS yesterday

**SurajD** · 02-12-2015, 05:00 PM

Re: Red Rooster Performance Exhaust

Hello Guys..

Did you have look at speculative rendering of Royal Enfield Himalayan

Royal Enfield Himalayan adventure motorcycle - Rendering

**pitbull** · 02-13-2015, 01:04 AM

Re: Red Rooster Performance Exhaust

Originally posted by SurajD View Post

Hello Guys..

Did you have look at speculative rendering of Royal Enfield Himalayan

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Royal Enfield Himalayan adventure motorcycle - Rendering

I hate to say this ...but this is the weirdest rendering I ve ever seen. Infact, it looks like a Hero Impulse fitted with RE Electra parts....

I don't know how many saw the RE Rider Mania pics... RE had 3 motorcycles done up as factory custom - a sports bike, a street rod, an adv bike... (source - Motoring World article by Karthik Ware )

**Nikhil Vibhav** · 02-13-2015, 01:10 PM

RE Classic 500 Malfunction Indicator Lamp on continuously.

Hi

I own a 2012 Royal Enfield Classic 500. It has clocked about 20000 km on the odometer.

This morning while driving to office I noticed something that the MIL light was on continuously. I didn't notice any performance issues with the bike. So naturally, I stopped on the side of the road and switched off via the engine kill switch. Then I turned the ignition off.

I switched the ignition back on again and switched on the engine. Waited till the MIL light turned off and started via the electric starter. The bike started up without any issues. After riding for a couple of minutes, I noticed that the MIL light turned on again and it was glowing continuously. No blinking whatsoever.

In the morning too, I started it normally after the MIL light goes off and I let the engine idle for about two minutes.

Should I be worried?

Thanks.

**pistonBOY** · 02-14-2015, 02:22 PM

Re: Royal Enfield Classic DS 500

Originally posted by velociraptor13 View Post

Hi PistonBoy thanks for the info and btw took delivery of my spanking new DS yesterday

Congratulations!
Just remember that you owe us a lot of beautiful pics of your bike with awesome scenic background
For our desktop wallpapers

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Originally posted by Nikhil Vibhav View Post

Hi

I own a 2012 Royal Enfield Classic 500. It has clocked about 20000 km on the odometer.

This morning while driving to office I noticed something that the MIL light was on continuously. I didn't notice any performance issues with the bike. So naturally, I stopped on the side of the road and switched off via the engine kill switch. Then I turned the ignition off.

I switched the ignition back on again and switched on the engine. Waited till the MIL light turned off and started via the electric starter. The bike started up without any issues. After riding for a couple of minutes, I noticed that the MIL light turned on again and it was glowing continuously. No blinking whatsoever.

In the morning too, I started it normally after the MIL light goes off and I let the engine idle for about two minutes.

Should I be worried?

Thanks.

The issue might be related to the ECU.
Go to the RE workshop asap before the problem with the ecu becomes any more grave..

**deejaay** · 02-14-2015, 05:53 PM

Re: RE Classic 500 Malfunction Indicator Lamp on continuously.

Originally posted by Nikhil Vibhav View Post

Hi

I own a 2012 Royal Enfield Classic 500. It has clocked about 20000 km on the odometer.

This morning while driving to office I noticed something that the MIL light was on continuously. I didn't notice any performance issues with the bike. So naturally, I stopped on the side of the road and switched off via the engine kill switch. Then I turned the ignition off.

I switched the ignition back on again and switched on the engine. Waited till the MIL light turned off and started via the electric starter. The bike started up without any issues. After riding for a couple of minutes, I noticed that the MIL light turned on again and it was glowing continuously. No blinking whatsoever.

In the morning too, I started it normally after the MIL light goes off and I let the engine idle for about two minutes.

Should I be worried?

Thanks.

You should visit the ASC ASAP. If your bike is still running after the bike MIL turns on, it is not very serious problem. Probably one of the sensors has malfunctioned. Just ride it slowly and carefully, don't stress the bike.

Although if you wish you can diagnose the problem by a simple DIY.
Locate you ECU, it should either in the box on the left hand side. Next to the ECU you will find a wire with loose tip (not connected anywhere) with most probably a green tip. Ground this wire (insert the electric wire inside the green tip and touch the other part of the electrical wire to any metallic part of your bike).
Turn on the ignition, you will notice that the MIL glows normally once and then starts glowing in patterns. These patterns are the fault codes stored with you ECU.

LONG 0 SHORT 6 : TPS (Throttle positioning sensor) circuit
LONG 0 SHORT 9 : MAP (Manifold Absolute Pressure) circuit malfunctioning
LONG 1 SHORT 1 : Engine oil temperature circuit malfunctioning

**sidewinder** · 02-16-2015, 01:04 PM

Re: Red Rooster Performance Exhaust

Enfield Himalayan : Wonder what the guy who made that rendering was smoking. Looks hilarious.

**Nikhil Vibhav** · 02-17-2015, 06:03 PM

Re: RE Classic 500 Malfunction Indicator Lamp on continuously.

Originally posted by deejaay View Post

You should visit the ASC ASAP. If your bike is still running after the bike MIL turns on, it is not very serious problem. Probably one of the sensors has malfunctioned. Just ride it slowly and carefully, don't stress the bike.

Although if you wish you can diagnose the problem by a simple DIY.
Locate you ECU, it should either in the box on the left hand side. Next to the ECU you will find a wire with loose tip (not connected anywhere) with most probably a green tip. Ground this wire (insert the electric wire inside the green tip and touch the other part of the electrical wire to any metallic part of your bike).
Turn on the ignition, you will notice that the MIL glows normally once and then starts glowing in patterns. These patterns are the fault codes stored with you ECU.

LONG 0 SHORT 6 : TPS (Throttle positioning sensor) circuit
LONG 0 SHORT 9 : MAP (Manifold Absolute Pressure) circuit malfunctioning
LONG 1 SHORT 1 : Engine oil temperature circuit malfunctioning

Thanks pistonBOY and deejaay. I took my bike to the service centre the same day itself (no MIL light during the ride to the ASC). The mechanic there checked it for almost an hour. He was not able to come up with anything.

Have had no issues since then. Bike is working fine.

On a different note, the shiny parts on the engine (aluminium?) have started to develop some dark spots on them, oxidation I think. Any remedies for that? I tried washing with sponge but it did not help.

Thanks for the help though!

**pistonBOY** · 02-17-2015, 09:14 PM

Re: RE Classic 500 Malfunction Indicator Lamp on continuously.

Originally posted by Nikhil Vibhav View Post

Thanks pistonBOY and deejaay. I took my bike to the service centre the same day itself (no MIL light during the ride to the ASC). The mechanic there checked it for almost an hour. He was not able to come up with anything.

Have had no issues since then. Bike is working fine.

On a different note, the shiny parts on the engine (aluminium?) have started to develop some dark spots on them, oxidation I think. Any remedies for that? I tried washing with sponge but it did not help.

Thanks for the help though!

Those are RUST marks! And the shiny bits are chrome plated steel. Bound to get rusted, avoid cleaning those parts by water, just do regular dusting.
To avoid the rust nightmare, I use some petrol to remove oil stains present on the chrome, other wise I am good with dusting it off. Chrome and paint quality is pathetic on RE.
You can't help it in rainy season though. Just try to keep the bike as much dry as possible. For now use the anti-rust spray to remove the dots on the chrome parts...

RE~~Rust

**VIJAY BHUYAN88** · 02-20-2015, 01:44 AM

Re: Royal Enfield Classic 500

RE to bring twin cylinder bikes.

:thumbup:

Royal Enfield parallel-twin coming next year

http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/royal-enfield-parallel-twin-coming-next-year/26302.html

Three new models using two new engine platforms | Future models to be developed in the UK | Legendary designer Pierre Terblanche recruited

Sent from my XT1022 using xBhp Connect mobile app

**velociraptor13** · 02-23-2015, 11:52 AM

Re: Royal Enfield Classic DS 500

Originally posted by pistonBOY View Post

Congratulations!
Just remember that you owe us a lot of beautiful pics of your bike with awesome scenic background
For our desktop wallpapers

Sure and yes ordered an RRP exhaust for my DS

. Will be installing it once i cross 1000KM on the odo.

**velociraptor13** · 02-23-2015, 12:01 PM

Re: Royal Enfield Classic DS 500

Originally posted by pistonBOY View Post

Congratulations!
Just remember that you owe us a lot of beautiful pics of your bike with awesome scenic background
For our desktop wallpapers

Sure and yes ordered an RRP exhaust for my DS

. Will be installing it once i cross 1000KM on the odo.

**TheArcher84** · 03-03-2015, 09:21 PM

Re: Royal Enfield Classic DS 500

Guys,

I am planning to buy this Cramster Stallion Saddle bags for my CLassic 500. I have the stock exhaust, Please do let me know if this is a good one for touring. I will be carrying a pillion too.
DO let me know if anyone has used a saddle bag with pillion. Pictures will help me a lot.

Saddlebags, STALLION - Saddlebags (For Straight Exhaust)

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Or,

Can i go for this ViaTerra

http://www.viaterra.in/Products/VIATERRA-Bags-Motorcycle-Touring/ViaTerra/ViaTerra-Leh---Saddlebags-for-Royal-Enfield-Bullet-Bajaj-Avenger/pid-973109.aspx

Please bear in mind, I will be carrying a pillion and she/he should not be having problems in laying their foot on the pegs.

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