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Lough Long is not a reference to it's length. It's from the Gaelic meaning "Ship lake". Great video, love Scotland.

Lovely roads and nice ride out. I hear you re. fine for country roads, but it IS underpowered. Hardly surprising, based as it is on the original RE bullet single. It's when you come to a moderate to steep long hill that you're going to be found wanting. Or overtaking even the smallest of cars. It's a real shame RE stopped selling the 500cc version. For context, the Japanese 250 4 stroke twin I had in 1980 does everything thing this does, but has that extra power and smooth refinement. I'm surprised more people don't buy them, although their prices are starting to get silly. It's a pretty machine, though. This is what I suspect really opens the wallets of the older rider.......nostalgia for the Britain of the late 1940's. And, at the end of the day, what's wrong with that?

Hi. I really like your videos and am subscribed to your site (or whatever it is called). I got my first motorcycle when I was 15 and am still riding now at 71. I have not always had a car but I have always had a bike. Having had dozens of bikes over the years I am now getting old, my reactions are slowing and my strength is declining so I decided to downsize from my last bike (a Triumph Daytona 955) to a lowly 350 Meteor. I bought it in June '21 (one of the first in the country) and now 12,000 miles later I have to say, what a wonderful bike, I love it. It is the nicest bike to ride that I have ever had. No problems, nothing has gone wrong, and I find that it has certainly re-enthused my love of riding motorcycles. As for ''running in'', well, being a ''dumb blonde'' lol, I mistook the Kph speeds for Mph speeds in the handbook and so ended up running in at pretty near flat out speeds. I did think it odd to be so fast but carried on anyway. Only later did I realise my mistake. However, my bike hasn't seemed to have suffered any ill effects from my mistake. After around 3 to 4,000 miles the engine had really freed up and was a vast improvement in running and smoothness over the new engine. Now at 12'000 miles I feel that it is running better than ever. I have fitted a few ''extras'' since I got the bike. A Rev counter (Hitchcocks), an Oil temp gauge (Hitchcocks), DNA air filter and filter box cover (Tec Bike Parts), Gear change lever (getting rid of the toe-heel std lever that I couldn't get used to) (Tec Bike Parts), Touring seat (RE), Tinted Fly screen (RE) and a 16 tooth gearbox sprocket (+1 tooth over std) (Hitchcocks). All great products that I recommend. Keep up the excellent videos. Kay.

If you turn off the A815 after Creggans onto the A886, and then onto the B8000, you'll eventually arrive at Old Castle Lachlan, which is worth a visit.

I bought a '22 Classic new and absolutely love it. But it is a much better for you blokes on that side of the Pond. Here in SoCal it's a pretty big ask to keep up in traffic on the streets let alone get out on the freeways. I did add the DNA Stg 2 Filter, FuelX Lite module, the Hitchcocks De-Cat pipe and Kent cam. It is a totally different bike now. It even gets up and goes 70+ mph on the freeway without any strain. I did get the Hunter throttle body to delete the speed limiter but haven't installed it yet. We just don't have all the beautiful roads like you do in Britian. Wish we did. Oh and my other bike is a '06 CBR1000RR. Yeah total riding shock but I haven't ridden the CBR since I got the Classic. You're gonna love the way it rides at about 2500-3000 miles. It really takes that long to run them in and they just keep getting smoother and smoother. And if you want to see some Enfield off road shenanigans go check out Ride With Warro's channel. He's crazy. Enjoy and cheers from SoCal 🏖

I've owned the stellar blue model for a year now and when I bought it I agonised over to go for the classic or Hntr. I'm pleased to confirm that I chose right it has proved to be an excellent machine perfect for the roads around the Scottish Borders.

Just stepped into riding a motorcycle and could not choose between Meteor, Hunter, or the Classic. Royal Enfield nailed it with the aesthetics on all three models, even the new Bullet350 calls me 😂. Ended up with the Meteor though have been loving it so much

I have a 2021 Meteor with just under 12,000 miles on it. No problems what so ever. I will be 68 in November and my son who rides an Indian Scout and I are planning a trip in October to my home state of Iowa from where I live now in Texas. Around 800 miles one way. Although I don’t normally go on the highways, or what we call the interstate highways it will do well on the secondary highways. People complain that it’s not fast enough but I road all the faster bikes when I was younger. It goes plenty fast enough for me. I just like to cruise around the back country roads anyway.

The Royal Enfield's are cheap in the UK. If you live there it may be a good idea to get one. Royal Enfield's are expensive in the EU and here you can get a proper Japanese 650 at the same price as a mediocre 350 Royal Enfield.

When i go out on my Meteor theres always someone comes up to me and has a natter about the bike itself , people have passed nice compliments on my Blue and yellow R E Meteor, my mate has the bronze Classic and his son has the Grey Hunter , weve all had bigger bikes in the passed but the Enfield puts a smile on your face , stay Happy friends .😊

Just sold my B M W K75c after 16 years , bought a 350cc Meteor in June , a great sound , single cylinder, ( no messing about with radiators and coolents ) air cooled , great on m p g 👍 go anywhere bike , best bike for your money , Me and my mate get out and about on our Enfields even though where in our mid 70s , great bikes great video's 👍 toe heal changer i had no probs with the transition 👍 actually find it better .

This question has been asked for more than 20 years. I remember at that time a production race bike mechanic said they just revved the emgines straight to maximum with no running in.

Got the same one as yours . Just brilliant, great fun and so economical. Got 114 mpg while running in. Buy one. 👍👍👍

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A grand wee bike, I'm thinking of getting back into motorbiking after a long break and as I'm getting on in years the meteor seems like just the bike for me. Thanks for your insite and narration devoid of backing sound track, the sound of the thumper is perfect for my ears. ATB Big Dave Scotland

Hello Dartmoor Mole - thoroughly enjoyed this video. I bought an RE Meteor 350 April 2022 to get back into riding after a 38-year absence. The plan was to trade it in a year later to a higher cc machine. Well, that has not happened, and I've just had my third summer on the Meteor 350. It is the best bike ever. The weight is a bit heavy for a 350 but I think it gives the bike stability. I too will take it down dirt or gavel roads without issue. I doubt I'll ever upgrade. Also, I liked your brown riding jacket. Would you mind sharing the make/model of that? Enjoy your Meteor 350!

I just could not get used to the toe-heel shifter, my heel just does not flex enough so I have a toe only shifter from Tec here in California. Is that a touring screen from RE?

I'm picking up my green Meteor on Saturday and your video has made me even more excited than I already am ......if that's at all possible! 😂

Also my best bike ever, just subscribed.

I have just found your channel and have subscribed. Great content. I have an Interceptor and I agree on the value of the RE range.

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Do British motorcyclists no longer greet each other? In my youth, before emigrating, we always lifted a hand in acknowledgement.. a common salute, if you will. We still do here in Denmark. But I seem to see nothing like it any more from the UK.

Love my Meteor. Comfortable, a joy to ride, makes a great noise and at a bit over three grand it has to be the best value bike ever. It’s a happy bike that makes you smile.

Gairlock ?? Arrokar Alps ?? If you must make videos about Scotland please learn how to pronounce Scottish place names.

I have an interceptor 650, but I can't get behind the 350's just too slow

Just hit 1200 on my meteor can't stop riding now in sunny Sussex, doing a camping trip soon to the west country I must say I agree with your comments.

My best memory of Inveraray - i was there on holiday, at about 11am i noticed there were lots of grandmas staggering around seemingly hammered. It was a bus tour for oaps but the little whisky shop had been giving out generous samples. Hilarious like a friday night in town of biege nannas

I sat on in the shop..... just don't like the foot peg placement.. to far forward..

I take mine off road on Byways, love it, I take a flask park up on on trail and breath in the scenery, that track you did would be a regular spot for me if in area for picnic, nice vid.

A brilliant video, thanks for posting, fantastic scenery. I tried the Meteor but went for the Hunter due to back problem. Green bike looks even better in the wilds of Scotland. Have subscribed.

You seem like me in regards what is biking, like not long way round German tractor heavyweights. Just enjoying the rides not expensive motorcycles. Keep it up

Well thought out video . Ref rocker gear changer , I thought I might change it , but you not only get used to it but find it very nice to use after a few miles . I had a st1300 honda before and find the 350 meteor a superior and more useful bike in many ways . Also I find the mpg amazing at around 95 UK mpg ( 106 best tank) and the weight of the bike make handling and cornering so sweeet. I went for meteor over the bullet because of the mag wheels ( don't like spokes) and the riding position is much more comfortable 😁😁

Feel in love with the looks of my yellow one as well. Sold my R1100RT as I stopped riding it. Agree with every point you made. So easy to accessorize as well. Cheers

Cracking video and I completely agree with you, I think it’s probably one of the most underrated bikes around, it’s definitely one of the best value for money bikes and it has a special character that wins you over, as they say it’s got the Royal Enfield magic 👍

LOL, I first read the title as "Royal Enfield Meteor 350 - Garbage or trash?"

I am still a learner....recently obtained my CBT...and coming up to my 70th birthday later this year! I have a hankering for a Royal Enfield 350! How does the Meteor compare with the Hunter? And have you ridden the Classic?

Twice I rode parts of that road. Once I had to turn round because it started snowing, the other time the rain came down in sheets, so again, I made a hasty exit. One day.....

I have a Classic 500, so a different engine. However I did the first 500 miles as per instructions then gradually increased the revs/speed with short burst at higher revs. I did a lot of varying the load/speed on the bike. It's very smooth for what it is, a big single with no balance shaft. It feels alive if that makes sense. Bike if now over 12500 miles and a delight to ride. That J series engine is so smooth and definitely no slouch. I took out a Meteor 350 for a demo and was mightily impressed with it. If I didn't have my Super Meteor I would have the 350. In my eyes it's a better looking bike than its big brother, which I think is a gorgeous machine anyway. Love your route choice, I generally head over to Dunoon from Gourock then up to Inveraray and around the cracking roads nearby.

Sure, if stick to going down hill in a city with speed limits under 35 mph. Any of you who say 20 hp on a 420lb bike is enough are liars whom are doing a dis-service to new buyers.

Hi I have a 350 Meteor, had the bike 3 years now. I run my engine in as per instructions and noriced a big difference in performance after 1000 miles, but more noticeable was after 2000 miles the engine runs beautifully. Lot more responsive to the throttle and for a 20hp single pot quite quick between 50mph and 65mph. I have kept to all service intervals and just shy of 8000 miles now and still runs beautifully. Quite agree living in Scotland you cant be shy of the rain or you would never use the bike....

Tempted by this initially but had my head turned by Triumph though i did fancy Enfields mpg just thought they could have stuck a decent size oil cooler on it and taken it to 30bhp.

Hi I have a hunter, first new to e bike in twenty years, but I did as you ran it in as per the book, and when I got to the stipulated mileage 1200, it became easier to ride, unexplainable really, but love it to bits, only go local runs up to 120 mls, as I live in the south lakes area, but good choice for me for under 4k, thanks for the vid Ted NW biker Dude alias bay bimbler

Really enjoyed the footage! I can only agree with following the manufacturers advice on running-in a new engine. I did so on both my Benelli BN125 and then my Bonneville T100, pedantically. Both engines then delivered a smooth vibration-free ride with better than expected efficiency and for the long life of the engines I have no worries. Compared to the demonstrator Triumph Speed 400 which obviously had not been gently handled, at 60 mph gave such vibrations that there was NO way you could do any length of journey in comfort. Thanks again and enjoy your Meteor 😁👍

My Suzuki Vstrom 1050 is more Meatier than your Meteor :) Some lovely riding up there.

Reliabity can only be measured by time, milieage and different working environment. We will see how these RE will stuck up. Honda's, most japanese manufacturers have execellent track record. RE 350 just avaiyable in last two years.

Hi excellent video again my transalp was 600 miles 1200 is a lot but still riding that all good . All the videos of royal Enfield owners are happy ones I am missing out one day I hope keep up the rides love them God bless from a rainy Suffolk

Er? The Hunter's, ALL of them are UNDER £4000 on the Road, Where have you been Looking? Also even standard run in Hunter's will reach 75mph I have a 16 tooth cog conversion, DNA Air Filter , Powerage Silencer and a fuel X lite fitted, I weigh 14 stone, And it regularly will cruise at 65 mph, And I've had 80 mph out of mine, No problem👍 Cheers Paul 👍

Totally agree with your thoughts. I love Scotland and have learnt to ignore all but the worst of weather.

Small capacity bikes are very underrated and overlooked. Nice video.

I can't see how RE could be accused of exaggerating the running in period to avoid warranty claims. If they gave six or twelve weeks warranty, maybe but I doubt any owner will take three years to run the bike in. Those who use their bikes so sparingly probably wouldn't notice an engine problem anyway unless it seized up.