Royal Enfield Bullet rusting in a field brought back to life: Looks and rides beautifully [Video]

Royal Enfield is an emotion for many bikers. There are numerous two-wheeler enthusiasts around the world who either own or at least dream of owning a vintage Bullet motorcycle. Royal Enfield is one of the oldest motorcycle brands in the world still in production, and over the years, the brand has expanded its portfolio. Even today, their Classic 350 and Bullet series motorcycles have a massive fan following across the country. We’ve come across several restoration and modification videos of Enfield motorcycles. Here, we have a video in which a Royal Enfield Bullet, rusting in a field, is expertly restored and brought back to life.

The video has been uploaded by Michael Restoration on their YouTube channel. In this video, we see an old Royal Enfield motorcycle lying in an open field. It’s in a pathetic condition, with most of the parts rusted. The restorer inspects the vehicle and loads it onto the back of an autorickshaw. The bike is then transported to the workshop for restoration work. The wheels and tires were damaged, and many of the panels had dents and rust on them.

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It’s clear that the motorcycle was not in working condition. The workshop begins to dismantle the motorcycle, removing parts one by one. They inspect all the parts and keep the ones that can be repaired. The front and rear mudguards, side covers, and the tank were all repaired and reused in this project. In fact, most of the parts on the motorcycle were reused, likely to control the project’s cost.

They removed all the parts, and in the end, only the frame was left. All these panels were cleaned using a pressure washer to remove all the dirt. Once they were clean, they began working on them, starting with the frame. They painted it and set it aside. Some parts had corroded, and there were gaps. To fill these gaps, they placed fiberglass sheets over the panel and covered them. Later, they sanded away the excess to achieve an even finish. The same process was done for the side covers as well.

Before this, they removed all the rust from the panels using electrolysis. The tank was treated, and all the rust was removed using a sander afterward. We can see in the video that the tank had a dent, which was corrected using putty. It appears the workshop did not actually pull the metal out. Once this was done, they gradually moved on to the painting stage. The tank, frame, side covers, mudguards, and engine covers were all painted. The original color of this bike was black; however, the workshop gave it a pearl brown or metallic brown shade.

The motorcycle was now looking quite impressive. The engine oil was completely drained, and the engine was likely overhauled. After all the work was completed, the engine was mounted, and engine oil was poured into it. Petrol was also added, and other parts, such as aftermarket headlamps, alloy wheels, and LED turn indicators, were installed. The original silencer, known for its distinctive thump, was retained. The finished product looked great, and we can also see a person riding this motorcycle on the road.

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