Royal Enfield Classic 350 Fitting a larger 16t Gearbox Sprocket
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- Опубліковано 6 лис 2022
- Recently replaced the 15tooth Gearbox sprocket for a 16t bought from Hitchcocks UK for £25 posted and a good improvement on the bike alongside the free er flowing exhaust/air intake I have done...
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Very useful video. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!😁
Cheers Bruce
Thank you!
Your welcome! 👍😁
Cheers Bruce
Nice to see a used bike an not a show pony. I'm thinking of buying one, but nearly all the reviews are a year or more old, some i checked out have already sold them on. I'm hoping to get some feedback of long termers. Hope you're still as happy as when you first got the bike. Many thanks for the vid. 👍
Hi and I am as happy now as when I first run the bike in and made some changes mostly to get the sound I wanted and run a bit better - removed the cat and fitted a free er flow stubby silencer and a DNA filter, I raised the gearing a tooth to 16t gearbox and if you can live with a 70mph top speed which I can then you will love this wee bike which is full of character and makes me smile every ride, I got loads more films planned so feel free to subscribe and follow and leave comments 👍😁
Cheers Bruce
I like the mods, make it breathe better ab pull stronger an ofcourse you just got to have the right soundtrack 🤭 will definitely sub an keep a eye out. 🥃
@@user-cc4pr8wc4w thanks for the Sub! 😁👍 cheers Bruce
Nice tank Guard man. I wish it was available in India for my Classic Chrome Red (Reborn).
Hi there, I am sure these will be made in India? Most items I have bought as an extra come to U.K. via India,
Cheers Bruce
@@Coastriderscotland thanks for reply buddy... Actually I have been searching for the chrome grill which is installed on rear mudguard ( after removing seat) but seeing the one you have on tank made me ask the dealers and they have seen nothing like this. Probably get one custom made. Love the idea of using those suction pads btw. Loved ur video👍.
I have watched a couple of other videos about changing to the 16-tooth front sprocket and they said that the difference was not worth the effort, so now I am not sure whether it is worth doing. It will be interesting to see how you get on with it, long term. I am sure you will mention it again in future videos 👍
Will keep you updated Dave!
Hi Dave I’m finding I now ride the bike like a 4 speed around country roads and don’t select 5th until 50mph, if on big hills or strong headwinds I just leave it in 4th/change down to 4th, the bike will easily do 60 mph in 4th with out dressing the engine or hitting the rev limiter
@@Coastriderscotland thanks for the update. I bought the 16t last year but for a variety of reasons didn’t get to install it on my meteor. Sounds like it is worth the effort. I’ll be tackling it as soon as the weather breaks.
After 1200miles to the Rockies and back with luggage, I’m putting the 15 back. It puts the classic to the limit speed and keeps it there, whereas the 16t have to change gears unless you have wind behind you. It did seem the top speed was higher with 16t
Hi there ! I am really enjoying your videos about this bike and the roads around your part of Scotland. I am from St.Andrews myself although have lived in Sicily for the past thirty years.
I am curious to know if you tested the Himalayan or Scram before deciding on the Classic, as I am tying to decide which one would be best for me.
Thanks 👍🙂
Hi David, i hankered after a Bullet for years but hesitated as some reliability horror stories etc, so when the Meteor was launched I thought if they do a classic bullet style with the same engine so I had not tested any other bikes and went on the hunch and opinions of early owners this bike would be ideal for myself, that would be for me!, and they did! I wanted a bike that looks old but starts on the button every time, no leaks etc and the new Classic is a dream engine, and now there is a choice of 3 bike styles with that gem of a wee engine, loads more films planned on the bike coming up! 👍😁
Cheers Bruce
Hi David,
I tried the full Royal Enfield range, some of them more than once, and I really liked the Scram. I genuinely struggled to make my mind up, but because I'd always wanted a Bullet I went with the Classic 350.
Maybe in the future I'll get a second hand Scram, because I honestly can't see me trading on the Classic because I love owning and riding it too much.
If I hadn't promised myself a traditional Royal Enfield I would've went with the Scram in a heartbeat. It really is a brilliant bike. 👍
@@the.just.able.biker67 thanks a lot for sharing your thoughts 👍
Just had a quick look at your channel.
My uncle used to stay in that area .
@@davidroberts7490
Thanks for having a look 👍
It's a lovely part of the country.
My mother's side of the family is from that area, so I have an emotional connection to it. It's a great place to relax and unwind.
I'm going to get some better equipment because the footage I took from the helmet camera was truly awful, so I didn't post it.
Interesting video, very straight forward! Question, does this mod interfere with the speedo accuracy and I assume that this mod invalidates your warranty?
The raised gearing does not make the top speed any higher as that is restricted electronically by the ECU, what it does do is increase the speed to lower revs in each gear, now at 50mph it is lower revs and even more relaxing!
Warranty issues change from one country to another. Not an issue in the US. The speedometer gets its input from the front wheel ABS sensor so it won’t impact your speedometer at all.
@@Coastriderscotland apparently the Brazilian ECUs allow it to do 90mph stock. Do you know any details about that swap?
@@shevgreen1960 that’s interesting to know that about the Brazil model I was unaware of that for improving top speed! Be interesting to see a film on that being done by someone 👍😁
Cheers Bruce
I own a older 500cc classic, and my bike is on shop for restoration, so please tell me.. Does it improve fuel consumption? What about acceleration and top speed. Also what about larger piston or large intake air filter
Hi my Classic 350 averages 100 mpg with lowest mpg of 89 mpg, top speed is ECU limited to approx 73 mph, it feels good mid range acceleration and keeps with traffic on A roads ok
It has an aftermarket free flowing air filter now which makes a big difference, along with a free er flowing exhaust, see my previous films in bike playlist for changes I have made,
Cheers Bruce
I've been dealing with a lot of rain where i'm at and despite periodic maintenance of cleaning and lubing up the chain, a few joints have seized up on it. What is the kind of coating you have on your chain?
Hi, i use a white Silicone grease spray by Silkolene 👍
Is it the same Sprocket for a Hunter 350 from Hitchcock's,
Or would I have to ring them?
As I would like one for a Hunter, and they are the same engine
Cheers Paul
Hi Paul, best check but I imagine it is the same sprocket as identical engine 😁👍
Cheers Bruce
I got a Hitchcock's sprocket for my interceptor, the rubber damper doesnt even touch the chain like the oem one. Was way to loud for me.
Hi niospartan, i guess it depends on which manufacturer is making the sprockets. After 6 months using the 16t I returned to standard gearing as with the air and exhaust mods and by then several thousand miles on the bike I found the bike actually pulls better in the mid range 😁👍
Cheers Bruce
What torque did you use to tighten the sprocket nut?
Hi, to be truthful I never use a torque wrench! Only if I was to rebuild an engine I would use one. every thing is ‘Spark Plug Tight’ which is hand tight and a nip… or ‘FT’ which is Fxxxxxg tight! 🤣 I did the sprocket FT! 😜😁👍👍👍
Cheers Bruce
So does it increase your top speed or does the governor keep you at 75 mph.
Hi, the governor keeps the top speed to the same but overalll the engine feels more relaxed - less buzzy cruising about
Cheers Bruce
@@Coastriderscotland What speed can u reach in 4th with the 16?
@@caveyful hi, the bike will do 70mph in 4th if your not scared to rev it!, it previously did 65mph in 4th on the stock 15t, top speed of 70mph seems to be capped electronically stock
Cheers Bruce
Are you using any polish for that black engine?
Hi, no its stock finish. The whole bike just gets a spray with Muckoff cleaner and hosed off with a hose pipe and cold water when needed
Cheers Bruce
@@Coastriderscotland bro what is muckoff cleaner?
U.K. bike cleaner, it’s eco friendly so no harmful damage to deals and paintwork like some soaps do
Cheers Bruce
Please let me know where you purchased the part. Thanks.
Hi, Hitchcocks U.K. have the 16t in stock 😁👍
Cheers Bruce
@@CoastriderscotlandHi.
Tell me the website address, please.
If. I changed the sprocket by 16 teeth, have any difference of spped in respectve to gear
Hi the top speed will still remain as your classic is electronically set to in the country you live, here in the UK that is 73mph
Top speed with 15-tooth sprocket is 74 m.p.h. Top speed with 16-tooth sprocket is 74 m.p.h. Local dealer indicated ECM limits speed to 74 m.p.h. Dealer indicates limit is on m.p.h., not r.p.m. This explains why I experienced no increase in top end speed. Lower r.p.m. at top end only makes for slightly better m.p.g., but not much due to staying in lower gears longer. Speed loss on an uphill grade more evident with 16-tooth. Unless there is a way to disable the speed limiter, this mod is not worth the money or the effort to do it.
This is what most of us myself included found also through trying it Cindy, cheers Bruce
advantages of doing this mod?
Hi, lower revs and higher MPG, I find on country roads the mid range power in 3rd to 4th better and lower revs cruising at 50mph
Cheers Bruce
What size is the socket nut?
Hi, it is a 30mm socket needed for the gearbox sprocket nut
Cheers Bruce
How to buy in India
Hi, should be available on eBay 👍