Royal Enfield Classic 350 - Two Years and 10,000 Miles

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  • Опубликовано: 25 ноя 2024

Комментарии • 86

  • @robertnutt5285
    @robertnutt5285 14 дней назад +11

    Thanks for the update, throughly enjoy your videos on the 350, and looking forward to more travels.

    • @tigerness5555
      @tigerness5555  13 дней назад

      Thank you, glad you like them 😁👍

  • @mikehatswell3961
    @mikehatswell3961 14 дней назад +9

    Morning Ian, yes they do get under your skin 😂 they are an incredible wee bike and apart from high performance they are capable of doing anything you ask of them, as you said they are so much fun to swap and change things around to suit your needs or mood, they are the Swiss Army knife of motorcycles, wouldn’t be without mine now, all the best buddy 👍

    • @tigerness5555
      @tigerness5555  13 дней назад +2

      Hi Mike
      Yep great wee bikes indeed, you have to own them to fully understand. Great to hear that you enjoyed the video 😁👍

  • @DH-tp9ns
    @DH-tp9ns 9 дней назад

    I too have a red/chrome Classic. I love it. These engines are intoxicating. I also bought the Meteor 350. Same engine, but yet still a different bike. I love them both. It's rekindled my love for riding again.

    • @tigerness5555
      @tigerness5555  9 дней назад

      You most definitely have impeccable taste, these wee bikes have so much character, simple brilliant.
      Hope you enjoyed the video 😁👍

  • @weemark67
    @weemark67 14 дней назад +5

    The Classic is looking braw. 10k miles is awesome. These engines are proving to be very robust and reliable. Maybe I get Bumble to 10k by end of next season😊
    Keep up the good work Ian. ❤it…..😊

    • @tigerness5555
      @tigerness5555  13 дней назад +1

      Hi Mark
      Thank you, great to hear that you enjoyed the video. So far I haven’t heard of any issues with the J series engines, looking like it’s going to be a reliable and unburstable wee motor so long as it’s regularly maintained.
      Hope you’re enjoying your MY-07, definitely looks like a fun bike 😁👍

  • @jamesdspaderf2883
    @jamesdspaderf2883 14 дней назад +4

    Ian is my hero, wish I had his engineering know how but have learned from the videos. Thanks for the update.

    • @tigerness5555
      @tigerness5555  13 дней назад +1

      Hi James, me a hero WOW🤣
      Really great to hear that you’re enjoying the videos I’m making and hopefully you’re finding them helpful 😁👍

  • @wallybuettner
    @wallybuettner 5 дней назад

    I have the Bronze chrome... It is a great little bike and wonderful addition to my stable. It is my favorite back road bike and a real head turner here in the USA.

    • @tigerness5555
      @tigerness5555  5 дней назад

      Excellent, I’m like you, out of my three bikes the one I enjoy taking out the most is the wee Enfield, fabulous bikes.
      Hope you enjoyed the video, and ride safe 😁👍

  • @javierdiaz7952
    @javierdiaz7952 12 дней назад +1

    Love my halcyon green classic reborn and never getting rid of her. There just so nostalgic

    • @tigerness5555
      @tigerness5555  12 дней назад +1

      They’re great wee bikes, lots of fun to ride and own.
      Hope you enjoyed the video and hopefully found it interesting 😁👍

  • @berryslokker8949
    @berryslokker8949 14 дней назад +3

    Hi Ian. Thanks for this video. Hoop you put on a video of doing the break fluid. That would be great. Nice update

    • @tigerness5555
      @tigerness5555  13 дней назад

      Thank you, great to hear that you’re enjoying my videos 😁👍
      I’ll add a brake fluid change video to my list of videos to make, potentially a good one for the winter months when not able to get out riding as much.

  • @tarragonadreamin
    @tarragonadreamin 14 дней назад +2

    Looking beautiful!
    I don't think I've seen one of your videos showing the tappets adjustment.
    Would love to see one!

    • @tigerness5555
      @tigerness5555  13 дней назад +2

      I’ll give that suggestion some thought, you may just see that video early next year 🤔
      Hope you’re enjoying my videos and finding them interesting 👍

  • @jonathandeeley6276
    @jonathandeeley6276 14 дней назад +2

    I have the Guerilla 450 and it's a fantastic machine! I traded in my Halcyon Black Classic 350 for it and it goes like you know what off a shovel, as you say it's a hooligan machine and thrives on revs, I would say the power it puts out in real life is equivalent to and maybe in excess of the Interceptor 650 however, I do miss the Classic. I also have the Meteor Aurora 350 which I bought new in March so still have a J Series platform in the shed. Interesting to note that 2024 spec Meteors have had the speed restrictor removed from them at the factory and the bike will creep up to in excess of 80 + mph. My love affair may not be over though with the Classic and may trade in the Meteor for another Classic next Spring, I've had 3 Classics so far so I see the love affair with them continuing. Enjoyed your update vlog and the bike is looking splendid as usual.🙂👍

    • @tigerness5555
      @tigerness5555  13 дней назад +2

      I did really enjoy riding the Guerilla, definitely a fun bike. I agree with you, given its lighter weight and very agile handling it would give an Interceptor a run for its money any day. The J series engine is proving to be a very reliable and fun unit. Royal Enfield are putting out some great bikes these days.
      Great to hear that you enjoyed the video 😁👍

  • @yves350
    @yves350 14 дней назад +3

    Very nice and informative video!
    Have you a video about your cleaning process (and products) in winter?

    • @tigerness5555
      @tigerness5555  13 дней назад +1

      Great to hear that you’re enjoying my videos and hopefully finding them helpful 😁👍
      I don’t have a video of me cleaning the bikes. I simply hose them down with water, then Muck Off motorcycle cleaner, then snow foam it works for me.
      There is a video of the bike dryer I use which is brilliant, see the link below.
      ruclips.net/video/h_ZatKibFQk/видео.htmlsi=N7S3Dfw52QwrLg25

  • @tanogg794
    @tanogg794 14 дней назад +4

    Thanks for the update !

    • @tigerness5555
      @tigerness5555  13 дней назад

      No problem 👍 glad you enjoyed it.

  • @MarkG-su4wd
    @MarkG-su4wd 7 дней назад

    Hi Ian, I have done around the same mileage. I have had no issues. Fantastic bike. I went back to the original exhaust. I preferred the sound. Still have the upgrade filter, but removed the fuel lite. Love the bike. Look forward to more of your adventures

    • @tigerness5555
      @tigerness5555  6 дней назад

      Great to hear that you’re also loving your bike. You have to own and really use them to fully appreciate just how awesome they are ☀️👍

  • @michaelkeevan9228
    @michaelkeevan9228 5 дней назад

    I've just come across your video, I bought a a classic 350 chrome this summer after years of 650s 550s and I love it as you say. Wouldn't part with it, enjoyed your video by the way. 🏍

    • @tigerness5555
      @tigerness5555  5 дней назад +1

      Hi Michael
      Great to hear that you enjoyed the video and found it interesting.
      Yes, these wee underrated bike are very special, it’s amazing just how many owners love them. It’s also interesting how many owners that have sold theirs and immediately regretted it.
      Ride safe TN

  • @robgerety
    @robgerety 14 дней назад +2

    Thanks for the update. I bought the same bike this summer. I've made some minor mods and I am weighing whether to do the various performance mods. Not sure. I do enjoy the bike a great deal. Its sits next to my 2022 T100 which I also love to work on and ride.

    • @tigerness5555
      @tigerness5555  13 дней назад +1

      A man after my own hear, Classic 350 and Bonneville owner, both great bikes 🏍️🏍️👍😁
      Regarding the power improvement modifications, I’m not sure if I would do it all again as the standard engine is just so sweet running. It definitely does give a performance boost, very handy when overtaking slower vehicles etc. I suppose I just enjoy tinkering around with this fabulous wee bike 🤣

    • @PhilipBallGarry
      @PhilipBallGarry 9 дней назад

      Classic 350 and Bonnevile here too 😊. Surprisingly, if I take both sets of keys down to the garage, it's usually the Classic 350 I ride off on 😊

  • @leehart1498
    @leehart1498 7 дней назад

    Nice set up. Bravo.

  • @wspollack
    @wspollack 13 дней назад +1

    Great review, as always. I'm a 2023 Meteor 350 owner (about 5,000 miles on it, but I have to split my riding time with a C 400 GT, my other bike).
    By the way, I've added a Powerlet/Din/BMW/Hella socket under my left thigh on all my bikes* since 2007, for the same reasons you cited: heated gear, float charger, and air compressor. In my opinion, under the left thigh is the best location, as most heated gear terminates on the left side, it doesn't interfere with steering or a passenger's foot, doesn't get mushed against bodywork, and allows the longest length when you forget to unplug things and get off the bike on the left side. For the smart charger and air pump, I have cords that have an SAE connector on one end and the male Powerlet plug on the other; for my heated gear, I have a coiled cord (kind of like the cord on an old wall-mounted telephone) with a Powerlet plug on one end and the "coax" connector -- the kind that most heated liners use -- on the other.
    * (Two Burgman 650s, a Victory Cross Country Tour, two BMW C 400 GTs, and my Meteor.)

    • @tigerness5555
      @tigerness5555  13 дней назад +1

      Great to hear that you enjoyed the video and hopefully found it interesting. Yes, those little DIN power outlets are incredibly useful 😁👍

    • @wspollack
      @wspollack 11 дней назад

      @@tigerness5555 : Sorry to bother you again, but if you have a few minutes sometime:
      1) Do you have a link to the valve stems you used? I've replaced stock stems over the years with some 87-degree, some 90-degree, valve stems, and they're all slightly different. I'm assuming that what works on your Classic rims will also work on my Meteor 350 rims.
      (I couldn't even find info in the M350 owner's manual OR shop manual about the size of the rim holes -- the more common 11.3mm or the less common 8.3mm. I've been told on a RE forum that it's the former, but I think RE should state this somewhere. And I would never run a TPMS with the stock rubber valve stems.)
      2) Do you have a link to the TPMS you bought?
      By the way, I'm a subscriber, so if you've talking about these before, my apologies, and you can just tell me to scan through your other videos.
      3) I forgot to mention earlier that I see that you, too, are apparently a fan of Wago clamp connectors. I've been using them for more than a decade now -- on both motos and for some household wiring -- and think they're great, never had one fail, etc.

    • @tigerness5555
      @tigerness5555  11 дней назад +1

      The valve stems I used were purchased from Demon Tweeks and are 11.3mm black 90 degree angle, see link.
      www.demon-tweeks.com/uk/bike-it-aluminium-tubeless-valve-gunmetal-729238/
      The alloy wheels I have are genuine Royal Enfield items so I would imagine the Meteor wheels have the same valve hole size. I purchased my wheels first then measured the hole size before ordering the valves.
      As to the TPMS I don’t remember where it came from, probably Amazon, it’s a pretty generic system.
      I agree with you and also being an ex electrician, Wagu connectors are simply brilliant.
      Hope this helps and answers your questions.
      Cheers
      TN

    • @tigerness5555
      @tigerness5555  11 дней назад

      Made a mistake in the last message, my valves are Gunmetal not Black 🤣
      Great to hear that you’re enjoying my videos 😁👍

    • @wspollack
      @wspollack 10 дней назад

      @@tigerness5555 : Yep! Thanks again for your time and help.

  • @davidwilliams5942
    @davidwilliams5942 11 часов назад

    Hi Ian I have the the classic in halcyon and love it my speedo also went at 6k, I love those alloy wheels are they also from Hitchcocks 😊😊

  • @tonystone3397
    @tonystone3397 9 дней назад

    Great stuff.

  • @Disposalist
    @Disposalist 14 дней назад +1

    Very useful vid, thanks. I've ordered a Bullet 350 and you've made me be tempted to change the spoked to alloys. I love the classic/spoked look, but as you observe, punctures are such a palaver with tubed and then there's the cleaning. The alloys still suit your classic somehow so that's great.
    I will definitely try the DNA filter cover (and maybe the filter hehe) perhaps wait until after the first service.
    I'm struggling to find a rear rack I could use as is and also attach a topbox to, but that's half the fun and I'll know more when the bike is delivered.
    All this stuff is half the fun, eh?

    • @tigerness5555
      @tigerness5555  13 дней назад

      I’m sure you’ll enjoy your 350 Bullet when it arrives, great wee bikes. I really like my alloy wheels, they’re genuine Royal Enfield items and I was lucky to get them at a very good price in a MotoGB sale a while back. Great to hear that you enjoyed the video 😁👍

  • @tomlinnane4979
    @tomlinnane4979 13 дней назад +1

    You consider engine protection bars? Was the first accessory i put on my Classic 350. Agree with you--a fantastic ,beautiful 350.

    • @tigerness5555
      @tigerness5555  13 дней назад +2

      Good to hear that you enjoyed the video and hopefully found it interesting. I personally like the look of the bike without any engine protection bars, but that’s just me 🤣👍

    • @tomlinnane4979
      @tomlinnane4979 13 дней назад +1

      @tigerness5555 Yes, can understand that. Have mine since March '22, only 5000 mls. Done so far - chrome bronze.Regarding the speedo. Problems, i cleanded out at least half of the original factory grease from the relays ,and it seems to have made a difference.

  • @mickcresswell1031
    @mickcresswell1031 13 дней назад +1

    Hi Ian - great video and summary of your 350 ownership! Did you notice a difference fitting the cam and if so, what was the difference?

    • @tigerness5555
      @tigerness5555  12 дней назад

      Hi Mick
      Great to hear that you enjoyed the video 😁👍
      The camshaft has definitely made a difference but it’s still no super bike 🤣. It now has improved acceleration and pulling power, overtaking slower vehicles is much quicker and easier. It probably sips a bit more petrol but nothing worth talking about. For gentle running, it’s still the sweet little bike it’s always been.

  • @yellownev
    @yellownev 14 дней назад

    Thank you for the recap video. The bike is a credit to you for those miles and the use it gets. I’ve A himmy 411 ( well 2 actually) my 20,000 miler has the tec cam. Last service I wound the tappet screw right out and noted wear on the valve head. … using the screw pitch I was able to set the tappets and was able to record about .1mm of wear or cup formed in the valve head. I’d be interested to see if you have the same when you do your service as there is a train of thought that the higher lift cam may hammer the valve heads more increasing wear ? Ride safe and keep the vids coming.

    • @tigerness5555
      @tigerness5555  13 дней назад +1

      Thank you, great to hear that you enjoyed the video and found it interesting 😁👍
      Your comments regarding the valve heads are interesting, I’ll take a very close look at mine at the next service, hopefully there will be no sign of wear.

  • @ravenm.
    @ravenm. 10 дней назад

    Thanks for another informative video. Curious why you removed the faux seat springs?

    • @tigerness5555
      @tigerness5555  10 дней назад

      Great to hear that you enjoyed the video 😁👍
      As for the seat springs, the bikes in winter mode at the moment any unnecessary bling has been removed. They’ll be back on again next year 🤣

  • @ozhimalayan477cc2
    @ozhimalayan477cc2 14 дней назад

    My understanding of the TPMS is that they that they have a centrifugal switch, the right angle valve stems you have fitted would negate this switch perhaps, then the reading is not updated on the display? I could well be wrong, on my own bike( no right angle stems) with this system fitted I neglected to change the button batteries and it displayed the last reading ( before the batteries went flat) which was somewhat below actual. Lovely Bike and I can see why it is a "Keeper".

    • @tigerness5555
      @tigerness5555  13 дней назад

      Interesting comments regarding the TPMS, I’ve used similar systems on cars with angled valves and they seemed to work ok. I also have the same on my Bonneville which has angled valves as standard. Perhaps I’ll find out one day, one way or the other 🤣
      Great to hear that you enjoyed the video 😁👍

  • @newlife155
    @newlife155 10 дней назад

    Hey Ian new sub here, if your in the giving names to your bikes type,then it sounds like Chameleon would fit the Classic.

    • @tigerness5555
      @tigerness5555  10 дней назад

      The Royal Enfield Classic 350 “Chameleon” Special. Thanks for that, really suits the bike 😁
      Great to hear that you’ve subscribed to the channel, welcome aboard 👍

  • @BobMan1952
    @BobMan1952 12 дней назад

    What windshield do you have could you please advise and a source
    Winter is coming
    Thank you I always really appreciate your videos

    • @tigerness5555
      @tigerness5555  12 дней назад

      It’s the Royal Enfield Touring Screen, see link for more info:
      accessories.hitchcocksmotorcycles.com/46892?cont_page=Royal-Enfield-350-Classic-Accessories
      Great to hear that you enjoy watching my videos 😁👍

    • @BobMan1952
      @BobMan1952 12 дней назад

      @ thank you

  • @AlRos-i2c
    @AlRos-i2c 2 дня назад

    Just wondering if you;ve any plans to fit a big bore kit ?

    • @tigerness5555
      @tigerness5555  День назад

      Unfortunately not, I have looked at them but don’t see me going down that path. If I want more power then I simply take out one of my other bikes 🤣

  • @raymondplatts7516
    @raymondplatts7516 14 дней назад

    You still running with LED bulbs I have heard the tiger lights are illegal if changed to led great videos

    • @tigerness5555
      @tigerness5555  13 дней назад

      Yes I run with LED headlight bulb and LED tiger lights. I use the LED headlight bulb in the winter months to reduce the power draw from the alternator which allows me to run heated clothing. The headlight beam output isn’t very good in my opinion, but I very rarely use the bike after dark.
      When the bike goes in for its annual MOT test I refit the original bulbs 🤣
      Great to hear that you’re enjoying my videos 😁👍

  • @onemorethompson
    @onemorethompson 8 дней назад

    Whats your views on the new classic 650? Do you see yourself upgrading to that?

    • @tigerness5555
      @tigerness5555  8 дней назад

      Beautiful bike if a little on the heavy side for a 650, some stunning colour combinations. Not one for me though, happy riding my old Bonneville which is in a similar vane.
      Hope you enjoyed the video 😁👍

  • @Volksplane1
    @Volksplane1 12 дней назад

    Do you like the proposed Classic 650??

    • @tigerness5555
      @tigerness5555  11 дней назад

      The new 650 Classic looks pretty cool and some of the colour choices are really nice. It’s a pretty heavy bike though for a 650. It’s not a bike that I’m personally interested in, but can definitely see its appeal. Royal Enfield are certainly bringing out very good bikes these days.
      Hope you enjoyed my video and found it interesting 😁👍

  • @syednooruddin215
    @syednooruddin215 6 дней назад

    Why have you removed Hitchcock exhaust.?

    • @tigerness5555
      @tigerness5555  6 дней назад

      As I mentioned in the video, I just found it to be just too loud for my liking. I much prefer the quieter sound of the standard system.
      Hope you enjoyed the video and hopefully found it helpful 😁👍

  • @widephil
    @widephil 14 дней назад

    So you re fitted the fuel x lite.... do you feel it benefits from it then. Good vid

    • @tigerness5555
      @tigerness5555  13 дней назад +1

      My bike runs very well indeed, but it’s very difficult to know if the FuelX Lite is making any difference. Hopefully it is 🤣
      Great to hear that you enjoyed the video 👍

  • @oldfella4096
    @oldfella4096 14 дней назад

    It's a stunning wee bike TN and out of all RE range they seem to hold their value very well indeed, now you have ridden the Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 how about a comparison with the Triumph 400 Speed Twin or Scrambler 🤔

    • @tigerness5555
      @tigerness5555  13 дней назад

      It’s a fun wee bike to own and ride. I’d like to test the Speed 400 or Scrambler, perhaps next year sometime. Don’t tend to go to the dealers very often just in case the temptation becomes irresistible 🤣

  • @ChancellorBeeHaw
    @ChancellorBeeHaw 14 дней назад

    thoughts on the classic 650?
    personally im hoping they release more colours, perhaps the same as your red one

    • @tigerness5555
      @tigerness5555  13 дней назад

      I think the new Classic 650 looks cool and I do like the colours they come in. The Classic styling has added a bit more weight to the bike making it rather heavy in my opinion. It’s not a bike that I’m personally interested in but I do like I it.
      Hope you hope you enjoyed my video 😁👍

    • @ChancellorBeeHaw
      @ChancellorBeeHaw 13 дней назад

      @ Thanks mate, appreciate the thoughts and video!

  • @morrisminor56
    @morrisminor56 8 дней назад

    Two and a half years and 7000 miles with mine, no way am I ever selling it.

    • @tigerness5555
      @tigerness5555  8 дней назад

      Wise person, if you love it then no need to sell it. They’re great wee bikes to ride and own 👍
      Hope you enjoyed the video 😁

  • @michaelfirth1075
    @michaelfirth1075 13 дней назад

    Hi,
    I don’t have a Royal Enfield, but I think you have done a great job fitting all those bits. Well done,oh I enjoyed the video.😊

    • @tigerness5555
      @tigerness5555  13 дней назад

      Thank you very much. Great to hear that you enjoyed the video 😁👍

  • @martinberdik8551
    @martinberdik8551 12 дней назад

    What seat are you using on you bike

    • @tigerness5555
      @tigerness5555  12 дней назад

      It’s the black low rider seat. Not as comfortable as the standard seat, especially for long days in the saddle. I like it as you sit more in the bike rather than on top of it, if you know what I mean.
      Hope you enjoyed the video and hopefully found it helpful 😁👍
      accessories.hitchcocksmotorcycles.com/46878?cont_page=Royal-Enfield-350-Classic-Accessories&Page=2

  • @markwood9755
    @markwood9755 13 дней назад +1

    To me the answer is obvious, four bikes, easy ! When the car comes into the garage, one of the bikes goes on display in the living room 😉🤔😀

    • @tigerness5555
      @tigerness5555  13 дней назад

      Now that’s a fantastic idea, unfortunately not so easy to achieve in my case 🤣
      Hope you enjoyed the video and found it interesting 😁👍

    • @markwood9755
      @markwood9755 13 дней назад

      😂😂 Indeed, as with all of you content, I found it very interesting. Thanks for your efforts 👍👍