2003 Royal Enfield 500 Deluxe

Raymond said:
After much cogitation and with my grain gradually coming to the boil, plumped for two Mitas tyres, 3.5x19 and 3.25x19.

The rear looks a bit like this


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I was struggling to find somewhere reasonably nead that stocked the correct size tyres for my 650 and would fit them. I eventually had to go over to Wrexham at Demon Tweeks, about an hour away. I really wanted Dunlop K70s but the price was prohibitive. So I had a pair of Mitas fitted. Considering the fact that the tyres will rot before they're worn out I'm quite happy with that.
 
Work in progress.



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Once you grok it, the QD hub does actually live up to its name. Just need to remove the split pin (cotter pin), remove the outer nut, and push the spindle out. There's one spacer to catch on the r/h side. I mean, c'mon just one nut to remove the rear wheel . . .

Wheel then pushes off the vanes. I've had it out before, but I've heard that if the wheel hasn't been out for years, it can be reluctant to let go - tales of needing to kick it or clout it. I'll put a dab of red rubber grease on the cush drive to make sure it's still easy next time.

Sprocket, brake drum and chain stay in place.

Treating the Slug to new inner tubes and rim tape too, after all, these might be the 23-year old originals?
 
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