Royal Enfield Bullet 500 EFI 2020 Maintenance Schedule
The 2020 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 EFI maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for oil, spark plugs, general maintenance, air filter, valve clearance, battery, drive chain maintenance, tires and brake fluid. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
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Sourced from ManualsLib - Royal Enfield Bullet EFI Vehicle Service Manual (Euro IV export edition, 301 pages) (this document covers model years 2009–2020): manualslib.com
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter replacement | Every 6,000 km (first at 500 km) · Every 6 months | Easy | Drain engine oil and fit new oil filter element. |
| Engine sump filter | Every 6,000 km (first at 500 km) · Every 6 months | Easy–Moderate | Clean engine sump filter (oil strainer). |
| Magnetic drain plug under gear box and secondary drain plug under crankshaft | Every 6,000 km (first at 500 km) · Every 6 months | Easy–Moderate | Clean magnetic drain plug under gearbox and secondary drain plug under crankshaft in crankcase right. |
| Spark plug | Every 3,000 km (first at 500 km) · Every 3 months · Replace every 15,000 km · Replace every 15 months | Easy | Adjust spark plug; replace at specified interval. |
| HT lead | Every 3,000 km (first at 500 km) · Every 3 months | Easy | Inspect HT lead for cracking. |
| Fuel hose | Every 3,000 km (first at 500 km) · Every 3 months · Replace every 12,000 km · Replace every 12 months | Easy | Inspect fuel hose for leakage or cracking; replace at specified interval. |
| Fuel Pump | See notes | Easy | Check fuel pump mounting screw tightness. |
| Accelerator cable play | Every 3,000 km (first at 500 km) · Every 3 months | Easy | Adjust accelerator cable free play. |
| Rubber hose, Air filter to Throttle body | Every 3,000 km (first at 500 km) · Every 3 months · Replace every 12,000 km · Replace every 12 months | Easy | Inspect air-filter-to-throttle-body rubber hose; replace at specified interval. |
| Rubber hose, Inlet manifold / Adaptor | Every 3,000 km (first at 500 km) · Every 3 months · Replace every 12,000 km · Replace every 12 months | Easy | Inspect inlet manifold/adaptor rubber hose; replace at specified interval. |
| Airfilter paper element | Every 3,000 km (first at 500 km) · Every 3 months · Replace every 12,000 km · Replace every 12 months | Easy | Clean paper air filter element; replace at specified interval. |
| Inlet / Exhaust valve seating (compression / vacuum test) | Every 15,000 km · Every 15 months | Moderate | Inspect inlet/exhaust valve seating via compression and vacuum test. |
| Cylinder head de-carbonise | Every 30,000 km · Every 30 months | Advanced | De-carbonise cylinder head. |
| Exhaust system de-carbonise | Every 30,000 km · Every 30 months | Advanced | De-carbonise exhaust system. |
| Clutch free play | Every 1,000 km | Easy | Adjust clutch free play. |
| Rear brake pedal pivot | Every 3,000 km (first at 500 km) · Every 3 months | Easy | Lubricate rear brake pedal pivot. |
| Battery terminals (apply petroleum jelly) | Every 3,000 km (first at 500 km) · Every 3 months | Easy | Clean battery terminals and apply petroleum jelly. |
| Battery Electrolyte level | Every 3,000 km (first at 500 km) · Every 3 months | Easy | Inspect battery electrolyte level. |
| Earth wire eyelet (behind battery carrier) | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect earth wire eyelet contact behind battery carrier. |
| Rear Wheel Drive Chain | Every 1,000 km · Replace every 3 km | Easy | Lubricate and adjust drive chain; clean, lubricate & adjust more thoroughly periodically. |
| Front Fork oil | Every 9,000 km · Every 9 months | Moderate | Replace front fork oil. |
| Rear brake play | Every 1,000 km | Easy | Adjust rear brake play. |
| Rear brake cams | Every 6,000 km · Every 6 months | Easy | Lubricate rear brake cams. |
| Steering ball races play | Every 3,000 km · Every 3 months · Replace every 24,000 km · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Inspect, adjust, and lubricate steering ball races play; replace at specified interval. |
| Spokes tightness / Wheel rim run out front & rear | Every 3,000 km (first at 500 km) · Every 3 months | Easy | Inspect wheel spoke tightness and rim run-out, front and rear. |
| Pivot -- Side Stand, Center Stand, Pillion Foot Rest | Every 3,000 km (first at 500 km) · Every 3 months | Easy | Lubricate side stand, center stand, and pillion foot rest pivots. |
| Tyre wear pattern (Front & Rear) | Every 3,000 km (first at 500 km) · Every 3 months | Easy | Inspect front and rear tyre tread wear pattern. |
| Hand levers pivot | Every 1,000 km | Easy | Lubricate hand lever pivots. |
| Front Disc Brake Oil level check / Replacement | Every 3,000 km (first at 500 km) · Every 3 months · Replace every 15,000 km · Replace every 15 months | Moderate | Inspect front disc brake oil level; replace fluid at specified interval. |
| Evaporative Emission Equipment rubber hoses | Every 3,000 km (first at 500 km) · Every 3 months · Replace every 12,000 km · Replace every 12 months | Easy | Inspect Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP) system rubber hoses; replace at specified interval. |
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Easy: basic tools, straightforward Easy–Moderate: varies by task — somewhere between the two Moderate: some mechanical know-how helps Advanced: specialized tools/skill, still DIY-doable Expert: significant experience required Professional: dealer or shop recommended
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