Royal Enfield Continental GT 535. Common mods?

[StephMurphy]

I have one of these old fashioned singles and am pleased with it generally. I didn't expect it to be as quick as my other bikes but it feels strangled as if it does have a little more to give. The bikes have been out 6 years now. Anyone done any worthwhile mods to squeeze out a little more punch?

[AceOfHearts]

Have a look through the Hitchcock's website, they are pretty much the go to people for Royal Enfield parts.

I would like to have a go on a 535 to see how different they are to my Classic 500 as standard.

https://accessories.hitchcocksmotorcycles.com/acce...

[meridian]

For what it's worth, I've just bought one of these to go with some other bikes of mine which are very different..

My one has a sports exhaust (RE's own I believe) a power commander and a K&N air filter. It goes and sounds well and isn't at all strangled, although it's very much a case of a distinct power band. It's all part of the fun when overtaking, kick it up a gear at around 4250-4500 rpm when the best work has been done, and it seemingly takes off again (well as much as 30bhp can)...

All joking asiide, it's a brilliant 'bimbler' It sounds great, and responds to a handful in any gear, exactly why I bought it. Will only do 75/80 or so, but will sit at that all day long. Much better than some would believe...

Pic attached. Now fitted with headlamp mesh grill, tank knee pads and a period (illegal) pressed black/silver plate with appropriate number...