New Royal Enfield Bullet 350 Touring Seat Review Vs Classic 350 Standard Seat

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  • Опубліковано 23 гру 2024

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  • @derekcostello1016
    @derekcostello1016 3 місяці тому +6

    Looks better and older with the solo seat on.
    Very entertaining and well done - from Australia.

    • @GlynOC
      @GlynOC  3 місяці тому

      Thank you Derek, I think you're absolutely right there!

  • @NatSatFat
    @NatSatFat Місяць тому +1

    That new Pillion seat is an excellent base for a roll top bag, no panniers.

  • @philpeacock7803
    @philpeacock7803 3 місяці тому +4

    Morning Glyn,
    Looks good both ways. Only one issue to make you aware of, when the bullet seat is fitted, you will have to fit the rear foot pegs back on, or it will fail the mot. I found out the hardway on my sv650s. If theres a seat for pillion there must be foot pegs.

    • @GlynOC
      @GlynOC  3 місяці тому +2

      Thanks Phil, that's a good point! Thanks for the observation, I'll keep that in mind if it stays on 👍

  • @tweedelidee
    @tweedelidee 3 місяці тому +2

    I love the bike with the Bullet seat. It is most certainly comfortable and You created a very personal Bullet / Classic machine. I changed my saddle last year for the touring seats on the 350 ( much more comfortable than the genuine ones in my opinion) and if I'd have known what I know now - because of You, Glyn - I would have gone for the Bullet touring seat.Perfect and it makes the bike look gorgeous and grown up. Form follows function.

    • @GlynOC
      @GlynOC  3 місяці тому +1

      Thanks for your comment, I hope you're enjoying your bike now. It will always be an option one day if you really want it 👍 Thanks very much for watching as always, Glyn

  • @shakeelsubrati4459
    @shakeelsubrati4459 3 місяці тому +1

    Hi Glyn, thanks so much for your brilliant video through the mountains, it shows how much fun you can have at lower speeds, planning overtakes like we used to do years ago! Please, please buys a Hunter for your next project to complete the three as I have a Scram and want to exchange it for the lighter, flickable Hunter, you could do so much with that bike, maybe baby Triumph style? Oh great, I just found out you can buy a speedo centre placement kit from Hitchcock's for the Hunter and Meteor! Good luck to you, Shakeel

    • @GlynOC
      @GlynOC  3 місяці тому

      Hello, thanks for your kind comments and for coming to watch the video 🙏 I've always liked the Hunter so am always on the eye out just in case. I have got a Hunter tank which I look at sometimes but that's as far as I've got!! Thanks for the heads up about the speedo bracket, I've just been for a look and it looks really good, I might get one for my Meteor👍

  • @Peter234100
    @Peter234100 3 місяці тому +1

    Well I have just removed the upgraded Classic touring seats on my Halcyon Green Classic 350 after watching your last video and purchased the identical Bullet touring seat. After fitting the first ride was a revelation now a total joy to ride like sitting on a sofa, but even better at a stop your feet are closer to the ground due to the narrower front and sloping sides of the seat compares to the straight sides of the Classic touring seat ! So I now have a Classic/Bullet, thanks Glyn for the inspiration. On a side note I will not be going back to the Classic touring seats, but then I have never removed the rear seat in two and a half years that I have owned my Classic 😊

    • @GlynOC
      @GlynOC  3 місяці тому

      That sounds ace Peter. Maybe Bullet style is the real magic and I saw it looks good with the green in your pictures on the UK Facebook group 👍 Enjoy your comfy riding 💪

    • @tomstockell9481
      @tomstockell9481 3 місяці тому

      Hi Peter - Ive seen you on TAYM's channel abit. Did you have to change the subframe when fitting the Bullet seat ? It looks like you have to from first looks. Cheers

    • @Peter234100
      @Peter234100 3 місяці тому +1

      @@tomstockell9481 if you have both Classic seats fitted you just remove them, the Bullet seat is then a straight swap. If the passenger seat has been removed you need to re fit the rear subframe . Glyns other video shows him fitting the Bullet seat and is well worth a watch 😊

    • @tomstockell9481
      @tomstockell9481 3 місяці тому

      @@Peter234100 Thanks Peter 👍

  • @MerciaMoto
    @MerciaMoto 3 місяці тому +1

    Marvellous Glyn upholstery, are there any limits to your talents 😀 i really do love the look of the bike with classic 350 seat, the rear mudguard needs to be seen 😀 love it! 👍🏻

    • @GlynOC
      @GlynOC  3 місяці тому +1

      You're absolutely right there, bugger it. I love the curvy mudguard!

  • @RichMRamos
    @RichMRamos 3 місяці тому +1

    I fully agree that the low rider set looks much better for the style of the Classic 350, even more so with my military Marsh Grey. What really interests me is that this Bullet seat is supposedly more comfortable and 'especially', places you lower! That would be a big benefit for myself! If this Bullet seat also came in a model without the pillion, just a solo seat, I'd get it in a heartbeat!

    • @GlynOC
      @GlynOC  3 місяці тому

      I know what you mean, there's certainly an opening for chunky solo seat, I may even cut mine up so look out! Marsh grey is gorgeous, you're a lucky man👍

  • @639viablecarrot
    @639viablecarrot 3 місяці тому +1

    I have both, the bullet seat on my Classic and these covers that I've had on the Meteor for a couple of years. Personally I feel the covers make a world of difference to the comfort and look of the bike.

    • @GlynOC
      @GlynOC  3 місяці тому

      They are quite nice aren't they, it's stretched in really well now with no wrinkles and the comfort is pretty good so far. Well, I haven't noticed it to comment which is about as good as you can say I guess!

  • @argat11
    @argat11 3 місяці тому

    Glyn, thanks for this video. 3 things: I miss the days when I was in Wales in 1999 and this video made me remeber the countryside and especially the kindness and warmth one can always find in the welsh people. 2- Where did you get those great set of tires??? 3- I just subscribed to your channel. All the best! A. G.

    • @GlynOC
      @GlynOC  3 місяці тому +1

      Thanks very much for watching, I hope you enjoyed it. I'm sure it used to be sunnier in 1999!!! That's memory for you 🤪 The tyres are Shinko E270 front and rear, they come in black, whitewall, or thin double whitewall. They do an E240 also which is probably better as it's not so tall. I had to raise the front mudguard 25mm to clear these tyres but it looks good like that as you can see all the whitewall 👍

    • @argat11
      @argat11 3 місяці тому +1

      ​@@GlynOC I'm afraid the weather was the same, but no complains. I'll search for those tires!

  • @bijojoseph1659
    @bijojoseph1659 3 місяці тому

    Wow ..what a lovely day... Beautiful scenery... views background 😍... Nice RE Classic 👌 Iam first time seeing that classic colour is it coustomed colour 👍 Single seat is the best choice 👍 White wall Tyre super vintage look❤ Iam the proud owner of the Royal Enfield Classic 500cc Desert Storm ✌️❤ from Fortkochi (India) Nice video 👍❤️

    • @GlynOC
      @GlynOC  3 місяці тому

      Thank you so much 🙂 The 500 Desert Storm is a very handsome bike!

  • @BulletBeena
    @BulletBeena 3 місяці тому

    Great video as always Glyn. I may be a bit biased because I have a Bullet, but I prefer the look of the Bullet seat on Rusty. I think it fits in with the aesthetic quite well.

    • @GlynOC
      @GlynOC  3 місяці тому +1

      I knew you'd be biased 🤪 I've sat on the standard Bullet too and it's very comfortable too, no wonder you love riding it so much. I love the Bullet tank badges and gold pinstripes, so many lovely versions....

    • @BulletBeena
      @BulletBeena 3 місяці тому +1

      @@GlynOC It's certainly a looker. A bit of a hot take, but I think it's prettier than the Classic 350 😮

    • @GlynOC
      @GlynOC  3 місяці тому +1

      That's outrageous talk! Actually I think the Bullet is very handsome, a design for the ages

  • @tarragonadreamin
    @tarragonadreamin 3 місяці тому +1

    Thanks for this video Glyn. One day I would like to ride my Classic 350 Reborn on those Welsh roads.
    I ordered my bike with the front touring seat, and it's very comfortable. This Bullet seat option is interesting though. Where did you buy it?

    • @GlynOC
      @GlynOC  3 місяці тому +1

      Hello, thanks for watching. I picked it up secondhand on ebay but they're available in dealers in black or brown, or on ebay from sellers in India for a little cheaper👍

  • @paulholmes1682
    @paulholmes1682 3 місяці тому

    Yay!! speeded up ratcheting is my new favourite. I'm sure you could figure out a way of skilfully removing/hacking off the pillion section of the Bullet seat🤣👍

    • @GlynOC
      @GlynOC  3 місяці тому

      It is certainly in danger 🤪

  • @berryslokker8949
    @berryslokker8949 3 місяці тому

    Hi glyn. Nice video as always! The touring seat is the kxa00060? Hitchcocks were out of stock but i pre ordered one. Yeah, it looks better with the solo seat but i will choose for a more comfort ride and my children like to take a ride on the 350. That and the short legs, i say no more. My little blue classic is in love with rusty and so am i, ha ha.
    Thanks again glyn, Berry

    • @GlynOC
      @GlynOC  3 місяці тому

      Hello Berry, yes, that's the one. There's the black too, though the brown would be nice with your colour. I hope you and your children enjoy it❤️

  • @tomstockell9481
    @tomstockell9481 3 місяці тому

    Good one Glyn - Ive tried various seats but not the touring Bullet seat on my 350 - did you look at standard Bullet seat first ? cheers

    • @GlynOC
      @GlynOC  3 місяці тому

      I've sat on one in a shop and it was also a very comfy seat, nice looking too with it's big fat chunky ribs 🤪

    • @tomstockell9481
      @tomstockell9481 3 місяці тому +1

      @@GlynOC Thanks Glyn - yes nice ribbage looks good :)

  • @brianmilsaps7681
    @brianmilsaps7681 3 місяці тому

    I have a 2022 classic reborn. I love the tires you have. I also love the White Walls. What are the brand and make of those tires?

    • @GlynOC
      @GlynOC  3 місяці тому

      Hello! They are Shinko E270 front and rear, they do an E240 which are slightly lower. These are quite tall and the front mudguard is up on 25mm stilts or the tyre would be hard against the front mudguard 👍 They come in black, whitewall, or double (thin) whitewall

  • @PeterHolland-mu7yn
    @PeterHolland-mu7yn 3 місяці тому +1

    Evening Glyn from Quiberon 😊 on holiday, must admit it does look comfy, and looks “how can I say” complete on the bike poss as it fills that gap left by the original in the rain will the tank and mudguards continue to rust or am I an idiot 😳the oe seat cover looked pretty good on the original seat, i do find the original very comfortable though, and the original shows off your mods more 🤣 ….. Pete🇫🇷

    • @GlynOC
      @GlynOC  3 місяці тому

      HI Peter, hope you're having a good holiday, is that by Carnac, with the amazing standing stones? The bike is continuing to develop and it's patches and tone changes colour with the weather so it's very interesting, I'm never sure what it will look like from ride to ride! I've got more bits planned for this week, maybe tomorrow, so look out🤪

  • @ArunavaDas-v5d
    @ArunavaDas-v5d 3 місяці тому

    Can you retrofit the stock seat on the Bullet 350 J-series model on the Classic 350 Reborn and do a comparo between the stock seat and the touring seat?

    • @GlynOC
      @GlynOC  3 місяці тому +1

      A stock Bullet seat will fit too, I don't have one to try but I've sat on a new Bullet seat and it's also very nice, much better than the Classic solo seat too

    • @ArunavaDas-v5d
      @ArunavaDas-v5d 3 місяці тому +1

      @@GlynOC Got it, my man! Which one would you rate higher though? The stock Bullet seat or the Bullet Touring seat? when it comes to overall comfort...

    • @GlynOC
      @GlynOC  3 місяці тому +1

      @@ArunavaDas-v5d I've only had brief experience of the standard but my impression is it's very comfortable but perhaps feels 'smaller' under the butt than the touring one. Maybe it depends how big you are 👍

    • @ArunavaDas-v5d
      @ArunavaDas-v5d 3 місяці тому

      @@GlynOC Thanks man! I believe, this will prove to be really useful in my next seat purchase for the Classic Reborn! Keep up the great work...sending you love and light from India!❤️✨

  • @girlinagale
    @girlinagale 2 місяці тому +1

    I always disliked the convoluted shape of the bullet seat but it looks really good on your Classic 350. I imagined I'd remove the pillion of my Classic but it does carry the panniers at a good height and I've grown to like the full seat.

    • @GlynOC
      @GlynOC  2 місяці тому +1

      They are really handy to have for throw over panniers aren't they👍

  • @davidrawlings3460
    @davidrawlings3460 3 місяці тому +6

    I think the standard seat looks better. Imo, But the bullet seat looks more comfortable. So I would keep both and use both for whatever kind of ride your doing at the time. Takes minutes to swap over. If I was going camping or touring the bullet seat makes sense. If I was going to work or a bimble I put the standard seat on. 😉

    • @GlynOC
      @GlynOC  3 місяці тому +2

      There's another option involving a hacksaw but let's not go there yet 🤪 I'd def put the Bullet seat on for a long ride 💪

    • @johnrickards1908
      @johnrickards1908 3 місяці тому +2

      For me, on looks alone, the single seat wins hands down. Incidentally, how do you wash your bike with the rust effect paint applied? Doesn't it all wash off? And, the finnish looks very dry and dusty, doesn't it come off onto your clothes etc? Stunning looking machine by the way.😊

    • @GlynOC
      @GlynOC  3 місяці тому +2

      Hi John, weirdly it doesn't seem to get dirty, although it's hard to tell?? I wash it with plain water from a hose and let it dry. The finish is dry and you can make yourself a bit rusty if you rub it hard enough, but it's actually very tough, so I don't rub it too much. I may seal it with a matte lacquer once it settles down as it's still 'developing'

    • @davidrawlings3460
      @davidrawlings3460 3 місяці тому

      @GlynOC when and at what stage does it settle down Glyn? Or is that in the hands of God's? And once it's sealed from the air it stops changing? Special lacquer required?

  • @jez6208
    @jez6208 3 місяці тому

    The solo seat looks far better mate. 👍😁

    • @GlynOC
      @GlynOC  3 місяці тому +1

      haha I knew you'd say that (and you're right of course)🤪

  • @silverback3926
    @silverback3926 3 місяці тому +1

    What is the ride quality of those tyres?

    • @GlynOC
      @GlynOC  3 місяці тому

      It seems very nice, tall sidewalls make for a smooth ride👍

  • @bettybluey2712
    @bettybluey2712 3 місяці тому

    I like the look of the single seat better. I bet your brain is already spinning with various ideas on how to modify that bullet seat😉

    • @GlynOC
      @GlynOC  3 місяці тому

      haha it certainly is in danger from my saw I can tell you!

  • @AlanDoherty-ru6iq
    @AlanDoherty-ru6iq 3 місяці тому +1

    I would rust the peak of the headlight. knobbly tires maybe.

    • @GlynOC
      @GlynOC  3 місяці тому

      Yes, I meant to do that! Thanks for reminding me, I just need to order some more rust 🤪

  • @Volksplane1
    @Volksplane1 3 місяці тому +2

    I think the crash bars should be black to loose them more, balance...MHO

    • @GlynOC
      @GlynOC  3 місяці тому

      They've got their own little adaptation coming soon👍

  • @franckturpin210
    @franckturpin210 3 місяці тому

    Hi, and with the classic's touring seat...?

    • @GlynOC
      @GlynOC  3 місяці тому

      I've got one of those on my Meteor (playlist about that bike in other videos) and that's a step up from the Classic seat again - thicker and a little bigger - but still nothing like the Bullet seats👍

    • @Peter234100
      @Peter234100 3 місяці тому

      @@franckturpin210 I had the touring seats on my Classic but can tell you having now also fitted the Bullet touring seat on my Classic, the comfort and for me looks are on a whole other level. As they say though looks are subjective but the comfort you can feel instantly, I have had my bike for two and a half years and the touring seats for the last 18 months. I am more than grateful to Glyn making me realise the Bullet seat was a strait swap for the Classic seats.

  • @GreekDude
    @GreekDude 3 місяці тому

    I want to get the classic's subframe and the bullet's seat on my meteor!

    • @GlynOC
      @GlynOC  3 місяці тому +1

      I think someone is trying that shortly, it should pretty much work but would need a strap of metal and a couple of bolts/spacers to attach the rear mudguard to, but that wouldn't be hard or need any welding or anything, just a bit of bodgery👍

  • @mikek2218
    @mikek2218 21 день тому

    What about the Classic 350 Touring seat? Should be thicker than the standard one and still enable you to have the single seat look.

    • @GlynOC
      @GlynOC  16 днів тому

      I've got my eye out for one of those to try, they have a really good reputation from those who've bought them and they look good too👍

  • @bakiyan1
    @bakiyan1 5 днів тому

    Hi.What is your height?
    Because my height is 6ft I used original reborn classic seat. The bike hasn't been ridden in a long time I think only 5000Km.Tailbone pain started.
    What is your advice for me please share your experience thanks

    • @GlynOC
      @GlynOC  2 дні тому

      Hello, I'm a typical 5'10 / 177cm but actually very short legs - 28". The Bullet seat certainly sits you a little further back and is more supportive. Maybe you could try sitting on a Bullet at your local dealer

  • @korrakrit100
    @korrakrit100 3 місяці тому

    bullet seat is very nice 👍
    my Classic350 is Signal color not sure is matching.

    • @GlynOC
      @GlynOC  3 місяці тому

      It also comes in Black, and theres the standard black version too!

  • @cruze86
    @cruze86 3 місяці тому

    Why the tank looks weird and different from the other body panels? Two different colours?

    • @GlynOC
      @GlynOC  3 місяці тому +3

      It's still changing with the weather and how often it gets wet, looks a bit different every time 👍

  • @robgerety
    @robgerety 3 місяці тому

    Not a fan of the looks of that Bullet seat - too chunky. Of course, on other frames, I tend to prefer the "Brat" style seat. The Classic 350 reminds me of the "Bobber" style when you take off the pillion seat. I call it my Mini Bobber. Helpful thought to see those seats go on and off. Thanks for that. What the heck happened to the finish on your bike?

    • @GlynOC
      @GlynOC  2 місяці тому

      Yes, it's so much better looking with the solo seat, the rear mudguard is beautiful, I don't think there are any other bikes that show theres off so well or have such a beautiful curve. Triumph bobber is nice but not pretty in the same way. If you look back through the playlist a few videos, the finish is all explained and demoed👍

  • @xtc2v
    @xtc2v 3 місяці тому

    That'll teach you to buy a seat on looks🙂

    • @GlynOC
      @GlynOC  3 місяці тому

      You'd think wouldn't you but I doubt it🤪

  • @zenaldiak
    @zenaldiak 3 місяці тому

    I think is much, or only, important how do you feel on it when ride, not others opinion on how it look.
    I saw here one of your comments about some saw involved solution in pair with a new brown cover 😅😅😂, i think is the better way, and continuing in that manner may put a Spedmaster handle bar, and just after that will be a REAL BULLET.Need a bit of courage but it worth every penny and minute to do it.👍 And you'll feeling like in heaven riding that. Nobody will can tell why it will look so good,😉, and remember, all is matter are your feelings when ride not the opinion on re forums or others. About that rusty solution need a fast stabilizer mate lack on it, maybe not just a layer. So just not do all for appearance , do it for good feelings.
    Like your bike, make it better!😊
    Cheer's!

    • @GlynOC
      @GlynOC  3 місяці тому

      Thanks for your comments and you're absolutely right 🙏 it is a very strong bike that is always ready to ride and enjoy

  • @richardhebden5603
    @richardhebden5603 3 місяці тому

    I've never watched this channel before but you really need to keep your bike in a shed (at the very least). There's clearly too much "acid rain" in Wales.

    • @GlynOC
      @GlynOC  3 місяці тому

      haha there'll be nothing left soon. Whatever happened to acid rain anyway? Was that because of all the coal fired power stations maybe.....

  • @paulroberts7561
    @paulroberts7561 3 місяці тому +1

    The seat looks nice to me, not so keen on crash bars though, spoil the look. Just my opinion.

    • @GlynOC
      @GlynOC  3 місяці тому

      They're getting some changes soon, though I can't promise you'll like them any better🤪

  • @balajipoovendran
    @balajipoovendran Місяць тому

    Color super🫶

  • @shop970
    @shop970 23 дні тому

    Sitting higher doesn't make a more controlled ride!
    More nonsense.

    • @GlynOC
      @GlynOC  23 дні тому

      I don't think generalisations work either way, some people work better with some ergonomics than others. I've never found low seated bikes to be better, but there are many other things affecting that apart from the seat height, such as all the other ergonomic choices you get from a bike with a low seat 👍