THE PETE SNIDAL ENFIELD BULLET MANUAL
- UNIT CONSTRUCTION MODEL -

- (C) DEC, 2009 For the '09 and later Unit Construction Royal Enfield Bullets

Electra EFI (G5)

Classic (C5)

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Sample Index

Forward

- How This Manual Came To Be . . . . . . . . . . - The Purpose of This Manual

CHAPTER 1 - FOUR STROKE ENGINE BASICS: RPM, HP AND TORQUE

CHAPTER 2 - OPERATION AND RIDING

  • - starting drill
  • - putting the machine away
  • - engaging gear and moving off
  • - gear changing: up, down
  • - halting, finding neutral, use of clutch
  • - proper use of brakes

The Engine Management System: - The "Heart Of The Beast"

CHAPTER 3 - BASIC DAY-TO-DAY MAINTENANCE

The Troubleshooting Chart

- Read it now or wish you did later..

  • - Quick Reference or Be-Prepared Reading
  • - New Bike Prep: - bad grounds, checking torques and tightnesses, rusty tank, etc.
  • - Most Important:Running In A Fresh Engine
  • - Long Term Storage - putting Baby to bedfor the winter

  • Tools To Carry - on every ride!

The Chapter

- Lubrication, Cleaning, and Adjustments
  • - Cleaning
  • - Primary Case Oil, Fork Leg Oil
  • - Lubrication: Cables, Engine and Gearbox Oils

CHAPTER 4 - BASIC DAY-TO-DAY MAINTENANCE: CHECKING AND ADJUSTMENTS

  • - The Clutch

  • - Brakes Adjustment

  • - Checking Spoke Tension

  • - Chains: Checking, Adjustment,
    Replacement

  • - Chassis Adjustments

  • - Chassis electrical

PART II - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - WORK
NORMALLY DONE BYPAID MECHANICS

Chapter 5 - GENERAL CHASSIS WORK

  • - Removing Wheels

  • - Tire Changing

  • - Rear Brake Shoe Replacement, Arcing

  • - Front Disk Brake Maintenance
  • - Front Suspension Work

  • - Cable Replacement

  • - Wheel Bearing Service
  • Chapter 6 - ENGINE WORK:

    • The Scope Of This Manual
    .

    • Wear Limits and Clearances

    A. Top End

    • Deciding On Top End Work

    • Top End Overhaul

    • Removing Cylinder Head

    • Removing Cylinder Barrel
    • Replacing Cylinder Barrel

    • Replacing Cylinder Head

    B. Side Cover Work

    • Removing The Right Side Engine Cover (Alternator)

    • Replacing The Right Side Engine Cover

  • Removing The Left Side Engine Cover (Clutch)

  • Primary and Starter Drive Work
  • Chapter 7: THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    1. Schematics - Colour-Enhanced

    Left-Click on Drawing for further enlargement

    Horizontal - For Viewing On-Screen

    • The Starting/Charging Systems

    • The Engine Management System
    - -

    Vertical - For Printing Out

    • The Starting/Charging Systems

    • The Engine Management System - Colour

    2. Articles

    • Checking Your Charging System

    • General Electrical Troubleshooting

    • Sorting Starter Problems - Electrical
    .

    3. Procedures

    • Checking Alternator Output

    • Re & Re Alternator Stator

    • Re & Re Starter Motor

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