Crankcase & Timing Side

Many Bullets, whether English or Indian, suffer from "Wet Sumping". This is when oil drains through from either the oil compartment or the timing chest into the area within the crankcases where the crankshaft runs. This normally happens after the Bullet has been standing for a few days. This will result in some smoke and/or oil being pumped out of the existing breather pipe over the rear tyre or filling up the later style catch tank. It will normally clear up within a few miles, but the mess has already been made. Whilst we can not stop the engine from smoking, we can stop the oil from making a mess.

We have developed this superior breather modification which redirects the excess oil back into the oil tank and then allows the tank to breathe in the normal way. This is obtained by a simple but clever design of extension to the oil filler neck which also has the added benefit of making it easier to fill the oil tank from a gallon container.

This is simple to fit and is supplied with instructions. Currently there are 2 variations available:

90060 - Up to approx 2003 with push and turn oil filler cap.

90061 - Approx 2003-2004 with screw in oil filler cap and breather on left hand crankcase.

Note: We do not currently have a modification for models built after approx 2004 - without the breather on the left hand crankcase (below the cylinder barrel).

These drain plugs are suitable for engine or gearbox and will pick up any iron or steel particles that are suspended in the oil.

Note 1: Approximate dates have been listed but as there are some discrepancies in engines please check that the sizes given are also applicable to your bike.

Note 2: On pre-Dec 1999 models there are no separate, only filter plugs and we do not recommend replacing these with a maganetic plug.

We have re-manufactured the oil filler cap and dipstick as fitted to the Redditch Bullets in the 1950's. These are quality English made and chromed product and will fit straight on the pre 2003 models with the push and turn cap.

These thermometers replace the standard oil filter cap and dipstick. They are available for all models except the new EFI models (can also be fitted to engines that use our breather modification kit, although some small alterations may be needed).

The Redditch Bullets had an internal crankcase drilling and a valve which allowed oil to bypass the cylinder head when the oil pressure reached approx 30psi. On the Indian models this pressure relief valve and drilling were never fitted with the exception of some of the very early Bullets in the 1960’s. This can put a lot of extra strain on the oil pump components especially when the engine is cold.

This kit re-introduces a pressure relief valve into the system using the same type of valve that was used on the Redditch models and returning the unwanted oil back to the oil tank via the timing cover. It has taken 2 years to develop and thoroughly test. It works well with the standard or high capacity pumps allowing you to maximise the oil flow yet keeping the pressure reasonable. The kit comprises of new CNC machined polished tappet cover with rubber gasket, return pipe, relief valve and adaptor and all the necessary gaskets and washers.

This is an Indian produced cover made by Samrat. It has "Royal Enfield" cast in to the surface and is enamelled in red. It also benefits from having a neoprene seal built in to the mating face to help create a perfect leak-proof joint.

This English made tappet cover is a copy of the original alloy 1950's type, but it is a little thicker than standard to help prevent any warping. It comes ready polished.

This is an Indian produced cover. It has "Royal Enfield" cast in to the surface. It also benefits from having a neoprene seal built in to the mating face to help create a perfect leak-proof joint.

An Indian produced cover in brass. It has the name "Royal Enfield" cast in to the surface.

These polished pushrods are a direct replacement for the standard rods. Made in the UK. They also have the benefit of the earlier 1/4 inch stronger adjusters rather than the small 6mm type fitted to the latest Bullets. We have these in various lengths so if you are at the maximum of your adjustment on your existing pushrod we should be able to supply a more suitable length. These are the measurement of the overall length of the pushrod with the adjuster and locknut removed.
Part Numbers: 144526A & 144528A are standard for the Indian built 350cc Bullets.
Part Numbers: 142426A & 142427A are standard for the Indian built 500cc Bullets.

Note: For Redditch models, please refer to parts books)

A set of 3 specially designed spanners to help make the pushrod adjustments on Bullets easier. Their slim design fits inside the tappet inspection cover allowing more movement. They will fit both imperial and metric adjusters.

Give your Bullet more of of a 50's look with this English made tappet cover wing nut.

This is an English made CNC machined alloy tappet cover for the EFI models. Highly polished with the words “Hitchcocks Performance”.

These adjusters replace the original weak 6mm adjusters fitted from June 1999 on which are prone to failure. These are English made using a more suitable grade of material and hardening and also improved on the design giving improved strength. Not indestructible, but a large step towards it!

Sold individually.

This is an all-alloy pushrod suitable for (ALL) Bullets. They offer a weight saving of nearly 50% over the standard rods. All-alloy pushrods have been available for decades but the specification on these rods is vastly improved to give better strength and durability. They are produced in the USA from 6064-T6 aluminium for the tube and the tops are 7075-T651 aluminium. The adjusters are a massive 3/8" diameter with a fine thread for precise adjustment with no risk of breaking. SOLD IN PAIRS

The standard adjusters on occasions can jump off the cam follower. These clever English made adjusters have a built in outer shroud which prevents this from happening. They are supplied as a complete set for both rods.

A development of the valve lifter fitted to the Electra X models,but to fit the earlier Bullets. If you have twin plugged your cylinder head or simply do not like the standard decompressor, this is the kit for you. It lifts the exhaust valve via the pushrod.

This English made product delivers far more oil than the standard item. It helps to improve lubrication and reduce engine temperature.

This English made return pump uses a 11mm plunger and returns more oil than the standard pump.

These are English made phosphor bronze replacement pump bodies for the standard capacity oil pumps.

They will work with the standard Indian made plungers and gaskets (normally 2 required).

These are a full set of Indian made pumps which include pump disc and plungers for feed and return.

Oil pump cover gaskets need to be ordered separately (normally 2 required).

On early EFI engines, the oil filter cap and associated parts are all separate and a real struggle to assemble when fitting to the engine. This is the later set up which is screwed together so makes changing/cleaning the oil filter a much more simple task.