How to Replace the Clutch and Primary Chain on a Royal Enfield Bullet Motorcycle
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- čas přidán 4. 09. 2010
- Here's how to replace the clutch and primary chain on a Royal Enfield Bullet motorcycle. See my Bullet at www.hoohoohoblin.com/ It was difficult to get everything to fit in a 10-minute video. My Royal Enfield Bullet 500 had some broken rollers on its primary chain, and the clutch was slipping, so I replaced both of them. It's easy to do and parts are cheap, so I'd recommend doing both if you're going to be doing work on one or the other. The whole job is easy and can be done in an afternoon if you have the right tools. I could have used a clutch hub puller, but my clutch hub was worn out and needed to be replaced, so I used a big caveman tool to remove it, which bent it out of shape. I replaced the clutch hub and basket with the Miracle Clutch from Nfieldgear, and I fitted it with 3 normal clutch springs and 3 heavy duty clutch springs. I was told by someone that I could fit 5 friction plates into the clutch, but I tried it and there was no room, so I went with 4, which is the standard setup for a Royal Enfield Bullet 500 classic motorcycle. If you need to repair your motorcycle's primary chain or clutch, I hope this video helps.
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Thanks So Much! I just picked up a Bullet 500 and have been having a hard time with clutch drag and gear changing. The clutch seems to be engaged, as I can't start the bike. This video will be so much help in sorting out my problem. Top Notch.
You’re welcome
This video helped chill out about opening up my bikes covers and removing pegs/shifters etc. Thanks for that! I was understandably a bit nervous...
Nice one matey, keep posting!! I was looking to change the front sprocket, got the much needed confidence
You help a great deal......when I started reassemble the clucth pack after replacing the case oil seal..... Never saw the ball bearing ball come out so didn't know that one was there... So by watching your video and you point out the ball bearing...I was able indeed to know about the missing part, this after taking a part the assembly parts twice try to back track the problem and in search for the missing culprit.... Thank you very much!!!
Thank's once again for giving me the info to help me know what to do w/my bullet. Your videos have been very helpful as well your reply's.
Thank you for posting. This is one of the most instructive videos I’ve found!!
You’re welcome
Thanks anyway, I am a member of a very good Royal Enfield forum over here in the UK, so will give them a try. Keep up the good work and keep posting. Ride Safe
thank you so much... I ve even subscribed your ch! Always wanted to know the mechanism first, before owning my ride on bullet. Hope you will always keep these videos on flow. You are true rider. THANKS
Amazing Video Sir... Thank you... Do you have a video where I can assemble the Gear Shifter assembly for a Diesel Enfield 350.
wow... you know in and out of RE it seems :)
great work Sir!!!
nice vid HOHO, Have you any idea what threads are in the 3 clutch outer holding bolts? I was thinking of making my own clutch hub puller off-er and would need to bolt it up using those 3 bolts with a large centre bolt to do the pushing, if you get what I mean, cheers.
Excellent. Thank you for showing. I needed that information.
You’re welcome
@hoohoohoblin alrt but what about the neutral finder does it still work any way Enfield have replaced the engine with a new unit-construction engine and it looks and sounds different but I still like the ones with older engine with separate gearbox and gear on right side. Anyway enjoy the ride.
I would like to change main chain to QX-ring (RE Bullet 500 2014) (and rear chain wheel)! How do I know what chain to buy & what chain do I have? Many thanks!
its an inspiration for doing works ourselfs and updates knowledge too
+sarin aw Thanks.
Such a helpful video! Thank you so much.
Jose You're welcome.
very valuable video, tnx a lot!
Thank you for the video. You mention replacing a seal (and we see the package briefly at 4:01. Any chance you can throw in the link to where you ordered that seal from? I think those sharp ridges have chewed away the seal I've got which is causing the leak I'm trying to fix. CHeers! Great video by the way. Clear and concise.
The company I used to order from is out of business now. You can find them on eBay direct from India.
will be much appreciated if you could perform the transmission switching from grease to oil upgrade which i badly needed as someone on the forum mentioned that this upgrade will smooth out the shifting alot , i've already bought two seal bearing for this upgrade but just not sure the procedure and really don't want to mess up my transmission, since you perform the job on this bike so well, i'm pretty sure you are more than capable to do this upgrade as well, thanks in advance.
Good vid but, you forgot the ballbearing. And you said to give magnet 40 ft pounds then used the shifter ?
thank you for the videos. I am gonna change next clutch on my Bullet 500 myself. which ATF oil do you use?? Dextron II ?
+Surjeet Singh Yes. That will work.
@hoohoohoblin yes it looks totally easy how U r doing it ... but it may be something different in case I try to do it ... ;-)) The 10 Minutes of the video reflect how many minutes real time for that job - 30, or more?
btw, just fyi: the 10 minutes limit of CZcams seems to be changed now up to 15 minutes with the standard upload function, and I saw informations concerning a java uploader program which allows You to upload even bigger files.
Thanks for a good video. I removed my clutch plates two weeks ago and forgot to put the small rod bearing back in with the pushrod! It did not have a ball bearing when I took it apart. Maybe some Indian modification again. Unfortunately, the pushrod is now completely worn out as it turns with the plates and erodes in the adjustment nut. The little ball bearing or rod bearing seems pretty essential in the whole set-up..... thanks again.Is your bike still running?
Hello! Great video, I'm currently working on a RE Sixty-5 Bobber. I noticed in some of your video's you have the stock air box removed. Did you re-do the jets in your carburetor??
+Mr Mormo The previous owner put on an Amal 930 carb. Not sure how much he customized it, but it works well. It runs great the way it is set up, so I haven't tried to tune it any.
hello this is kannan pls tell me, what is the name the tools that' when you remove clutch pls send me detail's thanks.....!
Not even sure if you get this message, I was curious how did you install the clutch hub, I saw you video and pulled it apart now I am stuck not k owing if I need an installer or brute force with a hammer and a block of wood. Appreciate all the help
The old one was really stuck on there, and it bent when I pulled it off, but I think I remember that the new one went on really easy. It was a long time ago, so I am not sure.
Thanks for the detailed video, is it four plate clutch?
I bought an extra plate clutch kit, but when I put all of the plates in it, it was too wide, so I left one out. I don’t remember how many plates I ended up with, but it’s the normal number that a stock Royal Enfield has.
an excellent demonstration indeed,like to have train under you my friend.very clean and vivd demonstrational explanation.
Thanks!
Nice Video. By the way, you don´t need a special tool to pull the clutch basket without damaging - the Enfield has a puller "onbaoard": Just take the plate (the one with the three bolts), place a suitable nut as a distancepiece btween the plate and the mainshaft and tight the bolts evenly to pull the basket. Maybe you have to replace the nut for a bigger one during the pocedure.
Genius! Thanks.
@@hoohoohoblin Should pin this as the top comment and add to the description
Or a socket apparently works. Thanks for adding this, I'd read it somewhere else and it's good to have it confirmed!
Could I ask you a question please?
I need to change the front sprocket on the drive chain, how do you remove the clutch housing without damaging it?
I destroyed my clutch basket using the wrong kind of puller. I know that you need the special factory puller to get the clutch off. I haven't taken the inner primary cover off, but it looks like it is held on by bolts behind the stator. Hitchcock's has some good diagrams. Here is a link: www.hitchcocksmotorcycles.com/partsbooks/pages/1822/Chain_Case_Inner
thanks matey, it's on my list of jobs that I'm avoiding lol
Hi Very good video. Is the case dry or do you put oil in it?
Use Automatic Transmission fluid.
What grade oil do u use for clutch section for this old royal enfield .?
I use car automatic transmission fluid in there.
Seems legit. I just got one RE Desert Storm 500cc. I will put all your videos into my phone before starting for any tours. What do you suggest is most important before going for long rides? I heard clutch wires/oil leakage are the biggest problems with the Bullet?
Where'd that little magic ball bearing come from?! I'm having issues with my clutch not engaging/disengaging; yes, my clutch is both on and off (I can switch gears freely and still have power to the rear wheel without using the clutch handle). I have no ball bearing, just 2 longer rods the same length, and the short one at the end with the flathead and washer. My clutch lever is super loose, I can't engage the clutch, my bike is dead in the water. I have no idea what to do. I've already tried taking the gears out, but I have no idea what I'm doing.
That ball bearing is definitely supposed to be there. I think a lot of people lose them and don’t notice that they’re gone when they’re working on the clutch.
How do you keep the whole primary from leaking? Mine always marks it territory despite sealing paste and new seals. It's not overfilled.
Maybe it is leaking from the gasket near the front sprocket. It’s possible that a leak can happen there.
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year 2000 Great! I'm glad I could help.
I am facing issue with my RF no idea whats the problem, When I rev my bike in gear it runs smooth for a while then feels like something is jamming and bike slows down although the rpm is same. Please help. Should I replace Clutch? cause feels no acceleration.
That sounds like a slipping clutch, or improperly adjusted clutch. Try adjusting it first to make sure it can fully engage, and if that doesn't work, then it probably needs new friction plates.
my primary chain is little loose, my mechanic adviced me to change it, is good to change it?
+anirudh chauhan Mine had some broken rollers and links. I think it is a good idea to replace it before it starts falling apart.
hoohoohoblin ok, thanks for advice..
@hoohoohoblin wow, one full month ... that explains why Your T-shirt colour changed in the video ... ;-) So I am praying that I find always a RE garage nearby in case I have any problems with clutch or p-chain ... ;-)))
Yes it help a great deal specially without a manual, no only that but didn't know about the chain 1/2 inch play and also didn't know the torque spec. for the two nuts, "42 ft lbs", as well as the oil type if the machine has electric started, which my does, I was going to use the same type i drain which it was transmission fluids. Man! if you ever in the area, Austin, Tx. shoot email, beer is on me ! Agaain thanks! VF
the shifter on the left side curious
You forgot to put in the ball bearing I guess. :)
Great videos, very helpful. Thank you
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You right! who knows what we would be riding in 15 years or so, we might be riding what the 1.5b Chinese were riding 15 years ago, bicycles! chuckle! and btw few friends and I are in that stage right now, tentatively arranging for 2013 an 8 months motorcycle trip to South America..... we are in our 50's have riding much of US and Mex... no. no on the RE but in my old faithful mule, a GS....The RE w/ a side car is just a garage Queen..Would be sacrifice soon to raise funds thou. Good Look
how much quantity of oil it is supposed to have on clutch?
500 ml
Good
i have an old bullet 350. Everytime i ride there is oil over clutch case. below the breather pipe? is it normal? could you help me?
Those rubber breather pipes sometimes get little cracks in them and leak a little oil. I bet the leak will stop if you replace it.
i looked into it. it looks normal though. there is a wire going into the primary case. just below the cylinder. i don't from where the oil leaks. its just below the breather pipe. there is no trail if the breather is leaking. but oil gathers over the clutch case from where the wire goes inside
alternator wire precisely. i don't know if the leak is from there.
+jerin sunil The alternator wire should have a rubber gasket around it. If it is worn out and cracked, oil will leak out of the primary case around the wire,
Omg why this much plates
Super vedeo I am from india
Thanks
Thank.sir
You’re welcome
भाई जान मेरी classic 350cc मे कलच फ्री समस्याएँ आ रही है जब गीयर मे सेल्फ स्टार्ट करते है करते हैं तो कलच नही मानती है और आगे भागती है मेने कलच वायर व स्प्रिंग भी चेंज करा ली दो दिन ठीक चली और फिर दुबारा वही समस्या हो गयी प्लीज भाई इसके बारे मे भी एक वीडियो बनावो
Omitted a very important step; how to set the alternator air gap.
I think you are missing the first plate from inside....the one with the rubber padding unless I could not see it on the video
I hope not. I will have to watch the video again. The clutch works great, so I think everything is in the right place.
did you forget to replace that ball bearing?
Hello,
good evening sir' this is kannan, how are you doing.I'm fine here, I got it your information very fine,future eny information i keeb in tech with you.....!
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U did not fixed oil plates
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