Royal Enfield Classic 350 Reborn 10,000 MILE REVIEW
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- Опубліковано 12 жов 2023
- 10,000 mile review of 14 months ownership of a Royal Enfield Classic 350 Reborn, real world ownership and costs etc...
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• Royal Enfield Classic 350
Agreed, one of the best bikes (if not the best) I have ever owned. I was looking to buy a 40s or 50s BSA B31, but decided I didn't want all the problems or maintenance that goes with a 70 year old bike. At 66 and retired, I've definitely made the right choice. The smiles per mile make it all worth while. Keep filming Bruce, I love your videos 👍.
Thanks and with you on owning a classic bike, these new bikes are fantastic and most of the public think they are old when parked up!
I got loads of films to make! A king must of cool places to visit so stay tuned! 😁👍
Cheers Bruce
Yes - all agreed. We are not too dissimilar in age - I'm 72, and I well remember as a lad buying cheap old thumpers in the 1960s and early 1970s. They went for buttons back then. Once I got a 1939 M20 side valve for £15. It was all there and all working, and still painted in its wartime army khaki with wihte numbers and emblems painted on it. I remember riding a B31, loaned by a pal, and every time i used the decompressor to stop teh engine, he exhaust valve stuck wide open and several times in our jaunt around Northumberland, we had the head off the thing, clonked the exhaust valve with a spanner, and it pinged shut again, enabling a ten minute re-assembly and a continued journey. They were VERY troublesome in my experience. I'm sure that when i get my Classic 350 this week, it won't be like that. I was actually offered a genuine 10000 mile, one owner from new, BSA B40 last week. Some old fellah had bought it new and kept it until he died. I had several good looks at it. It was on offer for £2100, but I walked away and bought the classic. It had all the horrible features of those old bikes: oil leaks, 6volt electrics, and who knows if you can buy the parts?
I really enjoyed that mate. I'm a new rider and have just put the 350th mile on my Classic 350, so it's great for me to see a sensible, honest review of someone who uses theirs every day rain or shine. It's interesting about the rear wheel - I hadn't heard about that before. The hinge is a good idea.
You obviously know tons more about riding than me and have tons more experience, but one thing we share is that look back at the bike after we park up - that same need to find a seat in the cafe with a view of the car park so we can look at it. These things have a heart, somehow!
I happily subscribed so I see all your videos - keep them coming.
Hi Julian 😁 thanks for the Sub 👍 these bikes are as pretty to look at as enjoyable to ride 👍 loads more films on the way! Stay tuned! 😁
Cheers Bruce
Had my classic signals about 5 months. 3000 miles or so. Bloody love it!
Hi Jez, Brillant so many other happy owners 😁👍
Cheers Bruce
Superb video thanks. I also currently have a transalp 650 but I’m trying to move it on for a classic 350. Beautiful bikes. Love what you’ve done to yours. 😊
Thank you and you will not regret getting a 350! Such a lovely engine! 😁👍
Cheers Bruce
My Chrome/Bronze beauty is a year old tomorrow with 2700 miles on her. This video give me hope and confirms I made the right choice. Cheers from Cali 🏖
Thank you GrampsD63 👍😁
Great honest review, Bruce , the more i hear about the R E the better it gets , my mate has bought a Classic 350 in June this year and absolutely loves it , he bought his Son the Hunter best thing theyve ever done , even though theyve like most of us had other bikes , their very pleased with there Enfields , im looking at getting one when ive finished with other commitments, so i lookforward to these reviews.
Thank you 😊
Thanks and you will not regret buying an Enfield, the company is nailing it with the new bikes, the owners reviews and love for there bikes 😁👍
Cheers Bruce
Great review. I'm currently in India riding around on a rented 350 Classic. For the last twenty years all my bikes have been Italian: Ducatis and Mv Agustas, and when I saw what bhp the 350 'boasts' I was rather concerned - It has literally over 7 times less power than my sportsbike, and I thought I'd be really bored, but the opposite has proved to be the case. I'm really enjoying it. It handles well, its very comfortable, the fuel consumption is beyond my wildest dreams, it looks authentically retro, and best of all, its fun!
In fact, I'm enjoying it so much I've decided I'm going to buy one when I get home. I can't believe how affordable they are! Well done RE for making motorcycling affordable to the masses.
I've been tossing up wherever to get the Chrome classic, the green Signals, or desert Signals. Your vid has made my mind up: I'm going to get a green one! Cheers for that :)
How much are the panniers btw, they look really nice?
Great you have decided on an Army theme Classic! You will spend less time cleaning and more riding miles! As they are indeed so cheap to buy and run!
I think RE have re wrote the rule book with the J series bikes as so much fun, quality for such a new purchase price and as you say only 20hp! 😁👍👍
Cheers Bruce
Bruce, that was the most comprehensive and honest review I've seen on one of these bikes. Hard to fault aren't they. The mileage on my Marsh Grey is nowhere near yours, but I agree with your well presented observations. Do get a touring seat, they are excellent and actually, the dark brown one looks rather good. It still feels like a special occasion every time i ride mine. Good video sir!
Thanks again for watching 👍and I will buy the brown touring seat not black as I said in review! 😁👍
Cheers Bruce
Great review. 20,000 km on my meteor 350... Issues zero.. Smooth as butter.
*BARRY* 🎉
Good to hear Barry! Amazing value bikes. 😁👍
Cheers Bruce
Great review and loved the format too. Just click over 2000 miles on the 350 since new in June. Looking forward to the next 8000 😊. Your advice on my previous comments has been spot on. Bike gets better the more miles I add.
Thanks Mike! Have fun on your next 8K journeys! 👍😁
Cheers Bruce
This was brilliant. This bike seems to have nailed what I love/d about riding. Owned lots of European and Japanese sport touring stuff since 86. Just want some comfort and fun. Backroads and also very important, easy DIY and reasonable cost. The cost per ride has to make sense, and this one does. And looks gorgeous too. Very well done to RE and to Coastrider.
Thanks. And your words mirror my thoughts on what a great bike these are! 😁👍
Cheers Bruce
Great video Bruce.
Can see your passion for your enfield, good to see.
Thanks Phil, i just love this bike! 😁👍👍👍
Cheers Bruce
hi good video mate i am 68 and just bought a meteor 350 supernova in blue not rode it yet had a hip replacement going to try it tomorrow enjoy your blogs keep going,
Hi Tom, great to hear you will be out soon on your new bike, you will love the engine! 😁👍
Cheers Bruce
A great comprehensive review Bruce, brilliant, and you definitely put the miles in proving what a hardy bike the classic is! I've had mine since July and I've just passed 2,500 miles on it and loved every minute of it , as I've said before I have two other bikes but I love riding the classic the most , I've fitted the pannier frames from Hitchcocks and a pair of Lomo bags, and their 60 litre hold all for my tent etc to go in. I've fitted a hand made straight through piece of stainless pipe to replace the catalytic pipe and the Hitchcocks air filter plate with the standard filter and it breathes easier and sounds fantastic. I'm looking forward to putting more miles on through out the winter and doing a couple of bike rallies as well.
Cheers again 👍
Mel .
Hi Mel thanks for watching 😁
Sounds like you too love your 350! Never known such a like for a bike that as you say many owners prefer riding to other larger bikes they own 😁👍
Cheers Bruce
Lot of THANKS, Sir! It was a great review about this great bike! I'm a V Strom 1050 owner but a RE Classic 350's gonna be my next bike!
Thanks and glad you enjoyed the review 😁 they are great bikes for the money 👍
Cheers Bruce
Good video and informative as always. Thanks Bruce
You are very welcome! Happy to share the fun this bike has been to own and ride and work on 😁👍
Cheers Bruce
Great review. Many thanks.
My pleasure! Thanks for watching 😁👍
Great review Bruce. Pretty much as I expected. 😉 Watching you with your bike has been a joy. Best out there Bought my Meteor in 2021 and lovin every minute of it. I always park near a window so I can look out at it and smile. Here's to the next 10,000 😅 🍻
Thanks Lance, yep you canning stop looking at them! 😁👍 I’m going to give it a name soon, that will be another film 😁👍
Cheers Bruce
Thanks Bruce great insight and review. Please keep posting videos! I’ve looked at your video content and those of other owners. Overwhelmingly positive about the RE 350 so I am sorely tempted. I’ve done the big powerful bikes and I think this bike will suit me now considering my advancing age! By the way; I keep an RAF flag on my garage wall…
Thanks, will do! We’re away out today again a group ride!
Got loads of films to make 😁👍
Cheers Bruce
Soy de Bs. As. Argentina. 66 años. Y luego de tener motos de alta cilindrada y velocidad alta, hoy tengo una Enfield Classic 350 Signal Tormenta de Arena 0km. Es lo. Mejor que me paso en la vida. La disfruto cada vez que subo a ella. Lo mio es estilo Clásico y Militar. Excelente.
Buen video. Gracias por compartirlo.
Saludos.
El Paracaidista.
Hi thanks for leaving a comment and great to hear you love your Enfield 350!
So many owners who have owned many bikes over many years have now found so much enjoyment from these great bike! 😁👍
Cheers Bruce
Best review I’ve seen thanks 😊
Thank you Colin! 😁👍
Cheers Bruce
Hi, been following your channel for a year or so now, and it's all good stuff. In reference to the performance mods, there's a recent upload by "Tigerness", and he's raving about the difference in performance after fitting the Hitchcock hi-lift cam. It certainly sounds like that's the best of all the things you can do to widen the spread of power on these 350's. Hope that may be of interest to you. Great owners review BTW.
Hi thanks for watching and enjoying the content, it is always inspiring to get comments from viewers enjoying g the content 😁👍
I watched TM last night and it’s an interesting upgrade i my consider for this 350 or the next one I buy, and I will definitely buy another 350 as so impressed with the bike! 😁👍👍
Cheers Bruce
Bruce🎉, you are a national treasure! I love my wee g650x just like the Enfield ,to go up the hills and just smile in your helmet coz it’s so engaging even thrilling at times and speed is not involved. There’s something about a torquey single that connects to your being , loved it at 17 just about 66 now and it’s the same if not better. Winter plan is luggage rack made from a Reynolds 531 ladies bike frame, why? I dunno, the thought of camping gear and fishing rod on an light bike just works. Had the gs with McGregor boxes and kitchen sink, good yes but gargantuan in size weight. Keep them coming Bruce!
Hi I got loads of films to make of more interesting places to visit 😁👍
Thanks for a great review Bruce. I've got a Hunter which is a great workhorse bike plus a lot of fun. I'm not into spending money for the sake of it so although there are lots of bikes out there that I like I won't be changing it any time soon.
Hi Stephen, thanks for watching and leaving a comment, I’m there with you in the spending money thing, I work part time now so can afford to run the 350 and just afford an odd day out in the Jeep! It’s thirsty! 🤣
I’m currently seeking other toys I’m not using for a small bike as mentioned in film but that will end up prob going to Partners son anyway, it’s just an excuse for another toy in the garage! 🤣😁👍
Cheers Bruce
A very thorough long-term review of the bike! It's a reliable and fun bike for its price, and you have turned it into a real looker. 😉
Thanks, glad you like my take on such a lovely bike 😁👍👍👍
Top review Bruce, thanks very much. I didn't realise the rear wheel was such an arse. I just put the rear wheel in the Meteor again and it took ages to line it all up, was getting really frustrated with the caliper bracket, very hard to tell where the spindle is! Your good luck with the sun was bound to run out sometime eh
Hi Glyn, ha ha we got Welsh weather 2 weekends ago! Rained 2 days straight! 🤣😜👍
That wheel will get easier with practice I think 👍👍👍
Cheers Bruce
Love the note out of the engine at the end , pure Class 👌
Thanks! 😁👍 it’s got a sweet noise to it! 😁
Cheers Bruce
Thanks for a channel that has a great relaxed vibe about it........cracking 👍
Glad you enjoy it Anthony 😁
Stay tuned for loads more to come 😁👍
Cheers Bruce
@@Coastriderscotland it's just a great channel... you deserve 100k subscribers... its a relaxing one again thank you 😊
Great review! Thank you!!
Glad it was helpful John 😁
Cheers Bruce
Good insight in to your bike .hope my hunter 350 his as good dune 3 thousand since bought in march I'm 62 fits like a glove with all me allments 😊
Hi Arthur, these engines are lovely in whatever model you choose, I want to test ride a Hunter soon as it looks lighter (15Kg I believe) and should be fun handling 😁👍
Cheers Bruce
Great review Bruce 👏 Your bike is my favourite Classic 350 on You Tube!👍👍👍
Wow, thanks! It’s certainly unique 😁👍👍
@@Coastriderscotland it definitely is unique bud....but I also love the "rat bike" look and the fact that it's out in all conditions 👍...a bit of rust on the rack?just rub it down,spray it black and job done!! Love that!!
Hi Bruce, I'm smiling along with you mate, 1yr and 3.5k loving the bike, I actually used your vids as a how to with the 350 that's worked out well, comfort and reliability are excellent, folk can't seem to get their heads round what a good machine they are, I always get Oh there slow!, yes they are compared to a 650, but I tell them it's a good slow if that make sense, then I pop pop off down the road smiling 😊, atb Chris
Hi Chris. Thanks for watching, I think the best way to try explain the enjoyment of this bike ;forgot to say this in film!) is ‘If I had to explain you would never understand’… 😜😁👍👍👍
Enjoy your 350! 😁
Cheers Bruce
Been fitting my new camshaft today, hoping for a bit stronger mid range for some of the hills where I ride!, Tiger Ness did an excellent how to vid on the job, much better than the wooden Hitchcocks affair, oil and fire up in the morning, I will let you know how it goes. Atb Chris
Great video as always. Can you tell me which video you made about what basic kit to have always?
Hi Joe, here it is 😁👍
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I've had the Classic 350 for two weeks (I made a video of it on my channel) and I'm really enjoying the bike! My dad had HRD and Ariel, I'm living in the past again! Congratulations from Brazil.
Hi I will go watch your film!
Thank you!
great review - I love the "classic 350 grin" - I get that too - sometimes hard to explain 🙂
Jaw aching grins from enjoying the ride so much! Hard to put into words just how much I enjoy this bike Ian 😁 as son at other owners also do! 😁👍
Cheers Bruce
@@Coastriderscotland I just had to pop into the garage and look at mine 😂
Love these bikes. I’m late to biking and am hoping to get one when I pass my test.
These are great bikes whatever experience folk have as so enjoyable and easy to ride, they are really rewarding and confidence inspiring on wet and loose surface roads and in traffic 😁👍👍
That was a very favourable review and well presented Bruce. Considering it's lived outside the condition of some parts isn't surprising. We had a shit winter last year which I daresay was even worse up there in se Scotland let alone se England. It's coped well.
Thanks Simon, yep Tge quality is better than an Italian built Honda Transalp 600 I owned back in 2000, these new Royal Enfields are superb! 👍
Cheers Bruce
Great review Bruce, these bikes seem like the bargain of the century.
Thank Ian, they are a bargain! You could probably buy a used stealth/signals/ less chrome one used for winter and a 2nd chrome shiney one for the price of one bike by the other Manufacturers! 😜😁👍
Cheers Bruce
Great video. My new Classic 350 is being delivered this week, so I am keen to get started with it. Just one comment: You say the engine is bound to be good for 30,000 - 40,000 miles..... Surely more than that though? Old Honda commuters like the cg125 and the Cb250 regularly do 75,000 plus if they are owned by sensible riders who change the oil and don't thrash the living daylights out of them. I'd hope that this new J series engine - looked after properly would be the same. Thanks for the videos - always enjoy them.
Hi I’m sure it’s good for loads more miles than I said, I’m thinking about 3-4 years time when I will probably buy a second one 😁👍 prob the new badged Bullet for the tradition 😁👍 but plan to keep putting the miles on the bike and do as many as I can 😁👍👍👍
I bought a RE 350 Classic in marsh grey/OD green about two months ago, largely due to watching your videos( I guess that makes you an influencer🤔😄). Only have 200 miles on it (I don't commute) so far it's been one of the nicest riding bikes I have owned. And I've had a few just ask my wife😗. And I agree if you park it and turn around to look at it...that doesn't happen with a lot of bikes.
Bruce thank you for your videos, ride safe.
Great to hear! And thank you for watching and leaving a kind comment 😁
Enjoy your new 350 Signals! 😁👍👍👍
Cheers Bruce
Great review. There is no getting away from the fact this is a low powered motorcycle. I think it is stunning and is best as a workhorse or a second bike for cruising around. A perfect antidote for a capacity, power and speed obsessed population.
Well said! I love it in todays world of everyone being in a rush and chasing the latest technologies etc… 😁
Cheers Bruce
Hopefully about to acquire my own Classic 350. Watch this space!
Thanks Bruce, a very comprehensive review and you've certainly put the little bike to the test! It'll be interesting to find out what it's like after 3 years.
At the end there you summed up what happened to the British motorcycle industry in the 1970s to a tee. I had a Norton Dominator and a Triumph Bonneville in the early 70s and they were incredible bikes to ride, but when Honda brought out the 750 and 500 Fours that you knew would get you to work and back every day and do long rides for fun at the weekend without leaving you stranded, many bikers including myself and a lot of my mates bought them in the thousands. I traded in the Bonneville for a 500 Four, got £110 for the Bonneville as far as I can remember and paid £620 for the Honda, I've still got the receipt somewhere! Mind you, I sometimes wish I still had that Bonneville😄. Cheers, Mick
Thanks Mick, glad you enjoyed the review and thanks for your story on the ending of your British bikes, I bet you wish you still had that Bonnie tucked away in a shed! 😁👍
Cheers Bruce
There are a few of my old bikes I wish I still had and the '68 Bonneville is top of the list, but your not thinking about the future too much when you're 18😊. Bye for now, Mick
Spot on mate.
Thank you cheers! 😁👍👍
Nice review, thanks. I put a sidecar on mine and it’s so much fun😃
Hi Tony, i maybe seen pics of your bike on FB? 😁👍
The one I saw looks cool!!! 😜😁👍👍👍
Hello Bruce. Great video. When you were talking about the rear wheel and disassembly. It immediately occurred to me that the old motorcycles had a hinge on the rear fender to be folded away during repairs. I have it on my 250/11 and it's great. Maybe it could be mounted on the RE as well.🤔🤔🤔
Hi Michal I am going to work out a hinging set up this winter which will make the rear wheel removal real easy! 👍😁
Cheers Bruce
Great review 👏👌
Thanks! 👍glad you enjoyed it 👍😁
Cheers Bruce
Totally agree with running on E5. I run my bikes and cars on E5 and I find they run smoother with more power and I do get more miles per gallon.
I had a diesel Jaguar that was always having DPF problems, switched to premium diesel and it ran so much better with no more DPF issues. Worth the extra cost.
I think its why my Diesel Combo van blew the turbo was running ASDA fuel and it blocked the DPF all the time 😂
Great review!😁😁
Thank you! 😁👍
Great review. Would you recommend the fuel x as an addition?
Hi I forgot to mention the Fuel X! I fitted one at 5000 miles, guess not seeing it I forgot to add it to my notes! I would recommend if you do the other changes as it helps the engine run at correct mixture 👍👍👍
Cheers Bruce
Love mine also have a Himalayan. I am 6fr 1 ish and its so comfortable
Hi Peter, fantastic bikes RE are making these days! 😁👍👍👍
Cheers Bruce
Interesting vid, well summed up. Old bikes used to have hinged rear mudguards , any chance that could be done ? Ooops I wrote this before I got to the bit where you mentioned that :) I wonder if they will put the new 450cc engine into this frame ? approx 40bhp
I will fit a hinge and report back on it 👍😁
I’m sure the bottom end could deal with more cc as it’s so understressed 🧐👍
Thanks again for your comments 😁👍
Cheers Bruce
Great review. I have bronze chrome one with 4000trouble free miles. My chain is still good, but thinking ahead wat sizechain is it.. a 520 or 525?. CheersAndy
Hi Andy, chain size is 520, stock lenght is 104pitch, £67 at Hitchcocks U.K. 👍😁
Cheers Bruce
The only negative of this bike for me is that it is physically too small. I was intending to buy one as my final bike until I saw a review comparing it to the Bullet 500 side by side. Having owned a Bullet 500, which I considered to be the smallest bike I could fit my 6'4'' carcass on, the Classic 350 being smaller made it a no go. 😭
I'm 6'4" and have a classic 350 😊 I do slide back on the pillion seat a little to give me more room but I regularly do 120 miles in a day no problem
Hi Carl I noticed the longer stretch to the bars on my friend Trav’s 17 plate EFI 500 Bullet,
I wonder if anyone has move the seat back on the Classic 350? I’m sure someone has,
Cheers Bruce
As honest a review as you could get. These engines look like there to be very reliable. The fact that you can personally put your own touch, by adding crash bars, sump plate etc.
As you say, where ever you stop, it’s a talking point.
Just a pity I got nae confidence to do work on it, as that be part of the enjoyment.
My only grip, is I just wish I get more feet on the ground, but that’s not the bike that’s me, short arse, with 27 inch inside leg.😊
Oh I was in Inverbervie (Bervie) yesterday on Rebelene, went down to the shore, large car park. And open shore line. With a pill box visible to your left. (Was in my mind, but was aware you were riding home)
On leg length - yes. I'm 29 inside leg and I was a bit tip toe on it on my test ride. That worries me. I ride rough back roads in Northumberland and at times I pause at the side of a narrow road to allow safe passage to a delivery van and I can't always choose what the ground is like. I dropped my honda cb250 this summer when I put my foot down hill onto gravel as I stopped and my foot just slid away and down we went with me ending up lying on top of the bike with arms and legs spread out like a spider. No damage to speak of, but I would HATE to do that to my pristine new Classic 350 in Halcyon Black. I dread that, and think I will be looking for a low rider seat to get an extra inch of leg length.
Hi Mark, we will just need to go see the pillbox next time we meet up! 😁👍👍👍
@@Tonyv1951 the Classic has a higher seat height than the Meteor, so we’re probably kinda in same boat. I have the low seat fitted, but it’s only 11mm lower, but every little bit helps, I guess. I just bought the touring seat from the Ecosse closure sale. I plan the take to an upholstery shop, and see, if they can take at least 25mm of the padding out, but keeping the structure of the seat, as it looks better, but that’s for the winter. I also purchased a Honda Rebel seat, but want 50mm added to it, for my Rebel. Be a job lot. Lol
@@Coastriderscotland it’s not far from the car park. Did think about taking you down, bur also aware you were headed home. (Rush hour traffic Edinburgh) chilly this am, getting ready to head to Arbroath
You didn’t mention the hand guards. R they any good? Thanks for the honest review btw
Hi that’s 3 things I never mentioned! lol 🤣 also the Fuel X lite, and made in India replica accessories! I need to do a follow up film! 😁
The hand guards are good as help keep hands warm no it’s getting cooler, but they would be better if clamp on bars to make then solid, RE do have full wrap guards on their website,
another great vid
Glad you enjoyed it thank you 😁👍
Cheers Bruce
Just a quick shout out to owners of higher milage RE 350.
Mines done 18000. A few weeks ago she stalled a couple of times. couple of days later she cut out repeatably.
if I stopped and waited she’d start again. Then would cut out again. No engine warning light.
Used the little diagnostic devise and it said fuel fault. Changed the plug just in case. Nope
So I deduced Fuel pump. Changed it; no joy. so then went injector. Nope. So then went throttle body as it appeared it may be the throttle position sensor. Nope. Ok so as a last resort, oxygen sensor new coil and a spark plug. Nope.
Gave up and sent it to local dealer. Why didn’t I go there first. Well they wouldn’t honour the warranty because I only had them do the first service. I’d done the rest myself.
Well after two hours of them scratching their heads, they recalled that Interceptors have had problems with spark plug caps breaking down. £5.79 later on plus £200 labour it’s all fixed. Carry a spare plug cap guys.
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After your initial valve adjustment, how often do you have to repeat, and do you adjust with engine cold or hot? Thank you for the review. 🫡
Hi I will check them again at 12,000 miles on next service, then prob leave them until 24,000 mikes so that will be every 2nd service - every 12,000 miles
Cheers Bruce
@@Coastriderscotland thanks 👍🏻
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Its Mr T may i suggest that u carry 1" webbing and tie round centre stand to the front wheel and 4 pieces of plywood 20mm thick place under centerstand I find the new tyres have to much nylon and not enough rubber that makes them to stiff and hard to remove and install on rims
Hi MrT, that’s what I have in my pannier now - a short rachet strap and lenght of 3x2 for raising the rear wheel, also a short strap to wrap around the front brake lever so the bikes going nowhere 😁👍
Cheers Bruce
Thats a great review of a beautiful bike..Im planning to buy a bike for my daily commute of 50km in city traffic and occasional highway rides..was confused between the classic 350 and honda cb 350, but now RE introduced the Bullet 350..so its classic vs cb vs bullet 350..whats your take on bullet 350? Have you got any chance to ride it? Cheers from India
Hi, the J series engine Bullet 350 has not been released yet in the U.K. but should ride the same as the Classic 350 reborn as only style changes are rear mudguard and seat and slightly lower handlebars 😁👍
Cheers Bruce
Just a thought. Like you I love classic bikes but I just could never use them in the same way as my modern Enfield. In the end I came to the conclusion that safety had to be my priority if I realistically wanted to enjoy riding as much as I want to. I wanted a classic 350 but decided on the meteor 350 instead because of my fear of punctures. I fitted the classic 350 seat and a rear rack. I find it more comfortable than the classic and just as good to ride in a spirited style. I was thinking that it would probably be cheaper to source a meteor and just as easy to transform it like your bike. You would compromise on not having the spoked wheels which I prefer myself but you would also have the larger front wheel diameter and alloys. Just a thought. I share your sentiments on these small bikes and I feel that I'm missing nothing by not riding something with 100 bhp. I have taken my bike from central Scotland to the Isle of man and also up north on the North coast 500. Great bikes and a greart channel. Keep up the great work. Cheers
Hi that’s a good idea fitting classic parts on a Meteor and being able to build a similar bike for cheaper purchase costs 👍😁
Thanks cast wheels look ok on the classics looking at the films of Tiger Ness who fitted them,
I would set off anywhere tomorrow on my 350 I have that much confidence and happiness and comfort riding it! 😁👍👍👍
Cheers Bruce
Quick question...may have missed it in the video, did you keep the fuel x on the bike and do you still feel it needs it with the open air and exhaust?
Yes and yes but I forgot to mention it in my review! 🤣😁 I don’t think it does any harm to leave it on if it keeps the fuel mixture sweet 👍
Cheers Bruce
As stupid as it is, I owned one for a year, and it's easily the best bang-for-buck bike i've owned. Would happily own one again in a heartbeat.
Hi Alex, I think when I need to replace it with a second one I will buy a used low mileage and just leave it stock and just spend the money on petrol and enjoying g as lovely bikes - when I say a second one I still have a hankering for a chrome red one as look stunning 😜😁👍
Cheers Bruce
I thought the top speed was restricted electronically. ? So you would need to ‘jailbreak’it?
Hi, far as i know the top speed is set wlectronicaly by the thottle body senser and swapping for the Hunter takes the speed up to around 80 mph 😁👍
The way things are going with 20mph limits everywhere 70 mph is gonna be plenty
Hi, that and the road conditions from lack of repairs and Average speed cameras!
Cheers Bruce
Bruce what did you say on the service intervals?
Hi Stanley, 6000 Mike service intervals for oil, filters plug, valve clearances check 😁👍
@@Coastriderscotland Thanks Bruce
how does this one compare to the RE classic 500?
They are quite different bikes, less Torque but a lot smoother 😁
A big thumbs up to the guy who did the lighting.
A thumbs down to the sound guy.
A big thumbs up to Coastrider for showing the world a wonderful motorcycle.
@@incite23 That's a good suggestion. The only mic I have is an Astatic JT30, so not very good for the purpose.
Thank you 😁👍
Yep it’s special for sure. If I got a puncture I would call the AA to jack it up for me 😂
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If I had to call them I would wait in a Pub and get a room for the night! 😜🤣😁👍
@@Coastriderscotlandwould not be a bad thing😅
If you are leaving it outside (why?) couldn't you afford a cover? ;-) Do like a lot of your videos... thanks
Hi Mark, the bike was left outside to save moving cars outside the garage door and I could have bought a cover but never really got on with them with strong winds etc, and it sits outside at my work, something I have always done with most of my bikes 😁
Cheers Bruce
Grand 😊
Thank you Adrian 😁👍
meant to say photp off nimrod took me back stationed kinloss 1974
Hi Tom, Nimrods we’re great aircraft to be seen flying low swoops over the countryside! 😁👍
Cheers Bruce
Would not be a bad thing
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Surly? Where's the Surly collection?
The old Surlys are in a storage container, purple pug will make a re appearance soon 😁👍👍
@@Coastriderscotland I hear someone pounding on this container and shouting Lemme outta here!! Bruce, get the Surly's out an lets play bikes!! Hope you are doing well, my friend.
What a Terrible Bike!
A Royal Enfield 1932 Classic reborn?
AWESOME!
Brilliant bikes! 😁👍👍👍
Absolutely correct 💯 fantastic little bike with tons of smiles per miles 👌🫡
Couldn't agree more Robert! Cheers Bruce 😁👍
@@Coastriderscotland I have the decat pipe with the DNA air filter and exactly like you say it sounds and looks like a proper classic bike but with reliability.
Why buy a new one all you will do is worry about it. Getting a scratch. On the paint job. Hay what. Lemay
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Great feedback, thanks for sharing. I had a classic 500 older models and reliability was a real issue. I upgraded to the 350 classic with quite some doubts. I now have 10000km and runs like a charm. Maintainig it yourself is a pleasure and it feels like they can last longer. In your opinion, what could be the max mileage with proper maintenance?
Hi the J series are proving to be reliable and some Meteor owners are reaching near 30,000 miles in the 3 years ownership, so these must be good for 50,000 with proper maintenance? Time will tell but one hing for sure is for the money they cost they are fantastic value along with running costs and as you mention easy DIY maintenance 😁👍
Cheers Bruce