Revamping my fatfati!

wanderlustindia · 31st December 2007, 15:27

My Bullet Lightning 500 (popularly referred to as 'Citibike') is going through a much needed revamp.

Things that are going to be added/changed:

1. A disc-brake kit, pretty essential on a Bull when riding high speeds and a doggy/rogue driver tries to play foul
2. Replacing the stock 4-plate clutch assembly with an Endurance 5-plate clutch assembly (Royal Enfield has been using Endurance clutch assemblies for almost three years now)
3. Changing the old rubber for new one.
4. Replacing the mag-wheels with good old spoked rims (The mag-wheels do not hold good at high speeds, the ride is pretty jumpy and treacherous)
5. The wide handle-bar gets replaced by a RD 350 handle-bar
6. Re-tuning the bike for better performance

Can't wait to get my hands on the revamped 'Bull'. Yeah, the riding bug has bitten me once again

Edsel Rulez! · 11th February 2008, 16:11

How's the renovation going? Did you find a good mechanic? You had promised to post some pics in another thread... I hope we'll get to see them soon!

kkr2k2 · 11th February 2008, 18:59

Isnt the lightening was a 535? afaik it is known as city lightening. i may be wrong though.

raj.

gendarmee · 12th February 2008, 00:16

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Originally Posted by kkr2k2

Isnt the lightening was a 535? afaik it is known as city lightening. i may be wrong though.

raj.

Machismo-499cc And Machismo 346cc.

kkr2k2 · 12th February 2008, 16:47

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Originally Posted by gendarmee

Machismo-499cc And Machismo 346cc.

?????
What is it you want to say?

btw, the 535 is no longer in production.

kchat, bblost, gordon,.... or any bullet lovers need your assistance here.

raj.

Proxima · 12th February 2008, 17:33

Correct. It went out of production long back.

The links by gendarmee are the Machismo series, completely different from the Lightning 535.

EDIT: I owned a Machismo 350 (the one showcased on the second linky) till 2 days back.

Edsel Rulez! · 25th February 2008, 17:14

Well, wanderlust? we're waiting for the pics.

rider60 · 27th February 2008, 06:05

one thing here, at least when choosing rubber why not go for radials this time around, at least i am done watching the bias ply on these bullets, its about time they are switched to radials, what are your opinions on this guys?

and more over get gas filled shocks for the rear they give you comfort!

jkdas · 27th February 2008, 17:14

Lightening's are 535s if I remember right. Came in dual tone paint job.

rider60; gas shocks are a good idea.

Can someone enlighten about radials?

Technocrat · 27th February 2008, 17:46

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Lightening's are 535s if I remember right. Came in dual tone paint job.

Yes JK you are correct, most common was red & golden combo. The reportedly had lot of issues & was hence discontinued.

@Wanderlust: A drum brake with dual calipers is as good as disk brake in braking power have witnessed a test on this myself. Yes spoke wheel are better suited on the Enfield. rest all looks fine, what performance tuning are you planning?

a4_attitude · 27th February 2008, 17:58

post some pics of this vintage beauty

31st December 2007, 15:27	#1
wanderlustindia BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 608 Thanked: 63 Times View My Garage	Revamping my fatfati! My Bullet Lightning 500 (popularly referred to as 'Citibike') is going through a much needed revamp. Things that are going to be added/changed: 1. A disc-brake kit, pretty essential on a Bull when riding high speeds and a doggy/rogue driver tries to play foul 2. Replacing the stock 4-plate clutch assembly with an Endurance 5-plate clutch assembly (Royal Enfield has been using Endurance clutch assemblies for almost three years now) 3. Changing the old rubber for new one. 4. Replacing the mag-wheels with good old spoked rims (The mag-wheels do not hold good at high speeds, the ride is pretty jumpy and treacherous) 5. The wide handle-bar gets replaced by a RD 350 handle-bar 6. Re-tuning the bike for better performance Can't wait to get my hands on the revamped 'Bull'. Yeah, the riding bug has bitten me once again
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11th February 2008, 16:11	#2
Edsel Rulez! BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 210 Thanked: 25 Times	How's the renovation going? Did you find a good mechanic? You had promised to post some pics in another thread... I hope we'll get to see them soon!
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11th February 2008, 18:59	#3
kkr2k2 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Melbourne, Hyd Posts: 1,294 Thanked: 66 Times View My Garage	Isnt the lightening was a 535? afaik it is known as city lightening. i may be wrong though. raj.
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12th February 2008, 17:33	#6
Proxima BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 909 Thanked: 298 Times	Correct. It went out of production long back. The links by gendarmee are the Machismo series, completely different from the Lightning 535. EDIT: I owned a Machismo 350 (the one showcased on the second linky) till 2 days back. Last edited by Proxima : 12th February 2008 at 17:34.
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25th February 2008, 17:14	#7
Edsel Rulez! BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 210 Thanked: 25 Times	Well, wanderlust? we're waiting for the pics.
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27th February 2008, 06:05	#8
rider60 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bhagyanagaram. (A.K.A. Hyderabad) Posts: 1,620 Thanked: 56 Times View My Garage	one thing here, at least when choosing rubber why not go for radials this time around, at least i am done watching the bias ply on these bullets, its about time they are switched to radials, what are your opinions on this guys? and more over get gas filled shocks for the rear they give you comfort!
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27th February 2008, 17:14	#9
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,492 Times View My Garage	Lightening's are 535s if I remember right. Came in dual tone paint job. rider60; gas shocks are a good idea. Can someone enlighten about radials?
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27th February 2008, 17:58	#11
a4_attitude BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 508 Thanked: 101 Times View My Garage	post some pics of this vintage beauty
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