New 2022 Royal Enfield 350 CLASSIC REborn, Must have TOURING accessories reviewed!
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- Опубліковано 2 сер 2024
- Full review of the genuine touring seat and deluxe (Touring) footrests for the new Classic 350. Foot rests also fit the Meteor 350.
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The original tractor seats have stood the test of time
and they were made of metal
but the shape was right .
Stuart, what I find most refreshing about your channel is that you always follow up on your evaluations. You give an initial evaluation, but always, always follow up after using either a motorcycle, seat, foot pegs, handle bar extenders. This gives me, at least, an excellent evaluation over a longer period of time, and over various driving conditions and lengths of time. Keep up the great evaluations!
Wise words indeed regarding seat comfort. When I bought my Yamaha mt 03 I thought the standard seat would be awful on a long run as it’s about as thick as a playing card. But, as you quite rightly say, it’s more down to the shape than the padding which counts in the long term comfort stakes. I’m glad to say that I’ve had no comfort problems at all.
Good morning, a good start for the weekend, thank you.
Your content is very helpful and informative. Your unbiased approach is very mindful.
Looks like a lot of fun sir!
Brilliant video as always Stuart, and i must admit I do prefare my touring seat 😁👍🏻
Hello Stuart, I found out many decades ago that motorcyclists don't like riding pillion, I'm the same myself, in fact the last time I rode pillion was in 1984, my mate took me on his Triumph T140V from Brighouse to Bradford to collect a Laverda 1200 that I'd just bought. Keep your videos coming Stu, I find them to be a breath of fresh air in these uncertain times we've found ourselves in.
Oooh Laverda 1200! Tasty!
Thanks again Stu, even before ive watch it!!, here we go then. like the content/ music.
Great review Stu, thanks for your time and effort, looking forward to reading a few comments on both the footpegs and the touring seat, particularly any pillion passenger comments.
My wife very much likes the bike as a passenger. She would like to try the back rest but only because she is now keen to come along. The bike is great two up but see my comments elsewhere regarding Hagon 2810 shocks as they make a huge difference.
Magnificently descriptive 👍
Great tips. I found I experienced similar using a Brooks saddle on my bicycle.
Nahthen from Lincoln! Late to the party watching this video. But I found what you say about firmer seats absolutely fascinating. On my Triumph Bobber I swapped a soft padded Triumph custom seat out for a much firmer Alex Leather custom seat from Germany. The firmer seat was a massive improvement in looks, but after a couple of rides I thought I had made a huge mistake, it wasn't comfy. However I persevered, and now the seat, and my arse 😁 have broken in I am finding the firm seat really comfy both on short hops and 70 mile trips. I'm not swapping back, and quite frankly it's just great to hear you give reasons to what I have experienced. Great vid as always with something for everyone👍
Interesting. I changed the shocks to Hagon 2810 units and these are transformational in terms of comfort both commuting and on touring roads. My guess is the touring seat and the shocks would be a perfect combination. One word of caution would be only to go to the 25mm longer shocks if you need to as the exhaust clearance gets a bit tight and the side and center stand effectively become 25mm too short (a good compromise for me as 6 2” with long limbs but standard length ideal if you don’t need the extra leg room).
Thanks for your wise reflections again. I too got a Touring seat for my Chrome Red Classic 350. I got the black one. Find it to be better looking than standard, but not nessecarily better comfort.
Splendid review! I was very curious on whether the foot-pegs were viable. Have a fine weekend all!
Great informative presentation 👍 I bought a set of these for my 350 because they look much better than the OEM ones. After about 200 miles, the saddle broke in perfectly.
Hi stu I absolutely loved this vid great chat and Informative
Keep up the good work ...look forward to the next one...
Glad you enjoyed it
Great video Stu with plenty of useful advice and suggestions. As a previous sufferer of plantar fasciitis (Policeman's Heel) myself your advice for one's posterior comfort is just as relevant to that of one's feet. Too many everyday shoes these days, Chinese made mostly, do not come with instep support for the foot. Look inside most shoes and the surface of the inside sole is flat all the way down. Over time this leads to fallen arches of the foot and so the pain and onset of plantar fasciitis. Rest, exercise and medication help, but long term the most valuable preventative is the wearing of the shoe sole or half-sole inserts that have arch supports. These can be worn permanently, or can be worn when one first becomes aware of the return of the condition and give very quick relief in that they support the sole of the foot instep/arch and reduce the strain on the muscles in the soles of the feet. When buying shoes I now always check to see that if I intend to wear them for some time they have the inbuilt instep support. I hgope you are soon relieved of your issue and foot pain. This advice is to help prevent fellow sufferers and raise awareness that this modern corner cutting world cares less for our feet than the old, so seek out footwear that gives support and you will benefit long term. Stay safe all.
Definitely agree Raymond, I once suffered from this condition and a Podiatrist recommended an insert that gave Instep support, I wore those supports religiously for a year and have to say it’s cured me, like you, I’m disappointed with the footwear that is available for us to buy these days, most are very flat and can cause the condition to recur, I’ve taken to fitting silicone gel inserts in most of my shoes these days.
Brilliant video
Nice one Stuart, just returned from a tour around Scotland on my Guzzi V7, unfortunately the weather differed from the rest of the UK ie torrential rain and high winds! Bloody awful, but it's also the first time on a tour where I had no numb bum, so apart from being battered by the weather it's a thumbs up to the standard Guzzi seat.....
Och, that wasnae rain, laddie; just a wee bit o' scotch mist... ;)
I might be coming back to this vid! Time is flying and test soon approaching.
Got a trip to Wales soon🤞
Cheers for this Stu along with all your classic 350 and other bike posts.
Pick up my red classic chrome next week .
Touring wise im part exing from a foot forward Vulcan VN900 custom cruiser, so very different.
However in the 70s I toured on a Honda 50 ( 1500 miles) so im very adaptable
I hate foot boards as it forces your feet into a set position and thats why you see so many with highway pegs on the crash bars just to rest their ancles.
My Vulcan has pegs to let you change foot angle position.
I'll see how i get on with the standard pegs first bit suspect ill be fine.
Interesting topic as I've actually custom fitted a Classic 500 seat to my Rebel 500! I couldn't use the springs as it would've been way too tall but as it is it's a much more upright standard riding position than the stock saddle and I absolutely love it! I wish there was a way to send you some photos
Interesting as Usual..
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On hard seats we used sheepskins as a buffer and it works perfectly
My wife made a sheepskin cover for my seat. Looks odd but much more comfort and no more sweaty nether regions.
Thanks!
I had a custom seat fitted to my Interceptor for the looks (stupid I know) . The seat was lower, thinner and subsequently harder. To my surprise I found the seat to be a big improvement to the standard seat !
Ah, what timing: I just watched your previous video on the new RE footpegs, and was going to ask how they are in terms of aiding or hindering shifting and braking, when *this* video suddenly pops up. It sounds like they work a treat for you so far, particularly in regard to your injury. Also agree about seat comfort...of my three bicycles, all have "hard" saddles, but the most-comfortable of the three has the best-known old-school leather saddle, a Brooks B17. I bought it close to a decade ago, and it took a good month's worth of riding for things to settle in, but once they did, the comfort level was amazing. The seat on my Vespa GTS is somewhat similar in that, while padded, it's not especially cushy which is a big deal when I'm on it for the better part of two hours straight.
Thank You Sir! yes Brooks seats are classic quality and comfort!
My wife had the same problem with her foot as you do. She bought some Kuru shoes within a few months no pain.
Thanks uncle stu!
It would be easy to polish the sides of the foot pegs and make them more in keeping with the rest of the bike's finish. Another comprehensive review, thank you, Stuart.
I was thinking the same. Or hopefully Motone or hitchcocks have something more pleasing to the eye in development. But you’re right, a wee polish on the sides would be more in keeping if the metal/alloy allows.
Yes, the seat. That for me is still an issue on my classic 500. No matter what i did i allways suffered numbness in my manparts within about 15minutes. Switched to the touring seat, now it happens in 5 minutes. Once i went on a 400km trip and was paid in two days of numbness. Now i have an aircushion on the seat which makes it a bit better but i still haven’t found the ideal arangement. I do suffer from this on every single motorcycle or moped i own so it may very well have to do with my own anatomy.
I find that big contributary factors to seat comfort are rider mass, and the strength of the fabric your trousers are made of.
I weigh 130kg so on a soft seat I end up sitting on the seat pan in a very short space of time. The higher spring rate of the touring seat padding holds me suspended rather than "on the bump stop".
Strong jeans act as a form of corsetry, holding all the squidgy bits in place, which is much more conducive to long term comfort. Your trousers effectively become part of the suspension system.
I hear what you say about covering the rear brake pedal, but having my right foot splayed outwards is an absolute killer, and is the number one reason why I head for home after about 20 minutes in the saddle
G’day uncle Stu. Another fantastic video by you, thanks. I have been riding for around 50 years on most of the popular brands. I want to thank you for opening my eyes to the joy of RE ownership. Over the last 12 months I have purchased a classic chrome 500, tribute 500, orange crush interceptor 650, & have just picked up my 120 Anniversary GT Continental! I just wanted to let you know I appreciate your knowledge & guidance of all things motorcycle, especially Royal Enfield. Any news on the possible get together of enthusiasts this year, as stated in videos last year?I plan to be your way September/October. Enjoy your day, from Australia 😃
Come and ride a Classic 350 RE in the shadows of the mighty Himalayas, Nepal with me as your guide!
@@SteveRobertsTheNurdler Yes please Steve. If you are fair dinkum, let’s get together & arrange that👍😃.
Superb collection of R.E & the 500 Tribute & a 120yr Anniversary Interceptor too, magnificent 👍.
Nice collection Neil, if your down Melbourne way am up for a meet n greet. Have a Tribute so far.
@@Volvi373 G’day Volvi. I am in Yorkshire at the moment, not sure how far from uncle Stu, however it’s nice to be on the roads I have watched him ride! It would be a pleasure to have a chat when I return. Will be back in oz mid November. Feel free to contact me when I return to organise a time that suits. Till then keep the shiny side up😃
Waiting for the long-term review of the Classic 350.
Great video Stuart. I have a request for you. Could you figure out how can one alter the bar end mirrors which are on your classic 500 to fit on the new Reborn Classic 350? Halcyon still hasn't made compatible mirrors for the new Classic 350. In my opinion they would look great. Your views will be useful.
nice looking machine. i have a 500cc model year 2001 purchased near new in 2002 . has the classic Royal Enfield engine. i also own a 1956 British made version sold as an Indian here in America . Soo similar
I don't know if my info has much to offer but all motorcycle seats seem the same to me (been riding since 72) but I owned an 81 KZ 750-E2 and KZ 1000J, both those bikes are still I think are the most comfortable I've ever ridden on, I looked into it and they used a 3-density layered foam. I have always thought that on any M/C seat if they just tried that 3-layered construction, any seat could be very comfortable. I guess I am lucky that for the most part I'm good with most. But I do love the look of that brown custom seat style.
Got a demo rum on Royal Enfield 650 this Thursday. I been running a Honda CB 500f for the last 5 years . I had 250 miles when I brought it and now it's hitting 32,000 and I'm looking for new bike . I been on Royal Enfield 500 bullet years ago on holiday in Cornwall and loved it ( love the retro look ) . Now I'm very interested in the 650 . My bike is the only transport nd I would be using bike all year round ( in all weathers and temperatures , I'm not a polisher only come out in summer sunshine lol ). So I been watching video upon video about the 650 . It's a bit scary going from the solid reliability of the Honda to the Royal Enfield which is unknown to me . Buy the centre stand and easy accessible to get to parts of the bike without removing half the bike fairing and components is a bonus .
I think the biggest mistake I made when I started touring was going on long rides during a tour, I actually don't do this anymore so the box standards really do work for me, you won't get me on the bike for more then 3 hours straight before I make a stop for a good hour to just relax and soak in the surroundings. Obviously I do plan my stops so I don't make them on the highway. I feel this is definitely my way of touring as my body is happier, the bike is happier and I get to experience a lot more of my travels other than riding. I have done 2,000 kms in a little over 2 days before and it was hell, it took my body 2 days just to recover from the journey, so a lot not fun when you're pushing your body that far on what's supposed to be a holiday 😂.
Glad to hear that the foot pegs works for your injury. I was going to suggest a holster to mount on the bike for a stylish walking cane. 😎
I would be very interested to see how or the best way to fit a holster, I think a stylish leather holster would be a great look as long as it didn’t interfere with the function and operation of the bike.
how about a rack that doubles as a zimmer frame for the end of the ride? lol.
@@morrisminor56 only if it’s motorized and appropriately accessorized! 🤣
Ka Bike ang chiah chiah,a nalh a nalh, very beautiful machine by RE 😊
I liked the music. Was that George Harrison? The video was informative. Thanks, but the music made it better. Greetings from America. Vaughn
I’m having trouble deciding between the Triumph Scrambler 1200 xc, Royal Enfield Classic 500 or Classic 350 for my next motorcycle. I’m starting to lean towards a Royal Enfield because I honestly can’t beat the price.
Thanks
Uncle stu, I have the touring seat + the deluxe foot pegs. I have two questions:
1. I too subconsciously cover the right foot brake with my feet. That's the only way I can ride. More than half of my foot on the footrest and the front lightly rests on the brake. But I am always afraid whether I am engaging the brake or not. But I think, if I don't depress the brake completely, the brake shouldn't engage. What do you think, is lightly rest your toes on the brake okay?
2. Regarding the touring seat, I agree 100% that it's not completely comfortable in heavy traffic but it's manageable. I am not very handy to swap seats often so I just keep the touring seats on. However, after riding more than 150 kms, I feel lot of strain on my thighs and calf muscles as if it was hung and stretched out. Plus I have a strange situation, I am super comfortable initially but the moment I stop at a traffic signal, dislodge a bit to keep my foot down and then start riding again, that initial comfort just disappears and its never the same again. I don't know why it always happens. No matter how much I try to readjust my self on the seat again.. I feel unsatisfied. Please could you throw some light on what could be the issue?
I cannot comment on the rear seat since I removed it completely. I am riding a single seater Royal enfield classic 350 and it looks fantastic!!
I think (in my experience) that one issue with a soft seat is that it compacts as you ride, leaving you, in some cases, riding on the seat pan with very little padding, which is painful!
Hi Stuart, you mentioned the suitability of the foot pegs for pillion usage, They do quote them on the RE website as suitable for both rider and pillion, but how that works I don' t know. the pillion pegs are not sprung, and are held either in the up, or down position with a ball bearing and spring. I wonder if you noticed a hole in the new pegs that would accommodate the coil spring? ( iv'e removed my pillion pegs completely, along with the rear seat) Lovely scenery by the way!
About the touring seat, it is so subjective and depends on everything you brought up and as you said bike ergonomics v personal body structure. I'm wondering if gel inserts are worth it as getting the best of both worlds?
Stuart where on earth can I get pannier rails for my 350 classic I see there’s a few suppliers in India but have been advised by my dealer that delivery is a hit or a miss. The only alternative here is Scotland is the single pannier rack which doesn’t make sense to me practically or aesthetically. Thanks PS I think your channel is great keep on posting. Regards Ken
Good show uncle Stu
I saw your foot position in the last video and wondered if one of your legs is (significantly) longer than the other. I have this problem with my left leg being nearly and inch longer than my right. 😮 So the position of my feet on the pegs is not the same left to right. It's also one of the reasons I have a bad back (something you've mentioned). I could, I suppose, put a peg lowering kit on the left but I just live with the fact that my feet are in different positions and at different angles when on the bike. Ball of the foot on the right peg, foot angled down on the left (remembering to adjust the foot position for left hand corners).
An ex-copper admitting to having big feet - One for the books 😂😂
Maybe once you've fitted the springs to the seat it might help with stop start on rough city streets? Be interesting to know.
Dear Stuart, a question coming from The Netherlands. When you purchase a new RE Classic 350 over there, is the duo seat included?
Many thanks. And oh yeah.... I am subscribed and have " ringed the bell" like everyone who follows your vids should do.
Yes, absolutely
I've just changed motorcycles for seat comfort issues , couldn't resolve the issues on the bike I had so it had to go ! I find once the discomfort kicks in it becomes all consuming and ruins your concentration which is dangerous !......are the pegs off to the powder coaters ?
Danke!
Thank you!
Bedankt
Thank You!
Stuart,would their been any benefit in perhaps trying a gell pad lol
I'm all for lasting longer in the saddle Stu.
LOL
Asking a question that's not related to this video, but I instantly remembered this question after looking at the chrome finish.
I recently bought the Chrome (Mark 2) Interceptor and I'm really worried about the maintenance of the chrome finish. So, I was thinking of applying the PPF Coating on the tank to protect it. Do you recommend applying the PPF (Paint Protection Film) to the tank or regular maintenance like waxing would do the job?
Looking forward to your reply. Thank you.
I made a video on the subject
How are you getting on with royal enfield and the paint issues on the 350 classic?
Hey. Uncle Stue is here...
Off topic, but do you know if the RE Tripper Nav system will be available as an option on other [not originally installed) RE motorcycles? I recently read: The Royal Enfield Meteor 350 and Himalayan no longer come with Tripper Navigation. The feature has been deleted from the standard package and will only be available as an optional accessory, effective May 1, 2022. Have you found one?
Hello Stuart, many thanks for your interesting videos. I own a brand new 350 classic in chrome red a view weeks ago. It is my first bike since 25 years. May i ask you a question. Do you have any idea how to protect the colour of the fuel tank? It seems that the zipper of my jacket left behind small scratches. I found notthing in the internet in this context. Maybe you have an idea. Many thanks and kind regards Martin
paintwork protection film.
The padding of us older males around the buttocks saggs as we age Stuart .
Sometimes it's best to put discomforts down as part of the ageing process.
Hey Uncle Stu,
I just ordered the exhaust clamps you installed on your T120. I also purchased the Mangum Force nuts. Any suggestion on tightening the nuts. You have two videos that have two different tightening procedures. One for Magnum Force and one for exhaust clamps. Which should I use?
Let me check
@@stuartfillingham Thanks
I do the same thing. There’s nothing wrong with my foot or the bike. Covering the rear brake probably means someone is riding the brake without realizing it.
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Good pegs.
Just a comment. And a like.
Hi Stuart, R.E. describe their bikes as having air and oil cooling, where is the oil cooler about ? or do they just mean the oil is getting Cooled by the motion of movement. Gordon
yeah that's puzzled me too. There isn't one!
Stu, I love that helmet, looks nicely retro. What is it?
Thanks, Den
Which one?
@@stuartfillingham sorry, 08.36 into touring on the Classic 350. The sear review. Helmet just looked great for a classic bike.
@@denisg4288 Ah yes That is a Royal Enfield helmet I bought last year, good kit, very comfortable and very reasonably priced! take a look at the Royal Enfield website.
@@stuartfillingham Will do. Thanks
Anyone fitted the lower seat?
He Stu,
are you going to mount the heel schifter on your motorcycle. I have already ordered it for my motorcycle. And I'm curious if you're going to install it too. good luck stu.
Not sure yet
Personally I didn’t think I would ever use it, (and didn’t for at least a month or even two) but now I’m a confirmed addict, a side benefit that I’ve mentioned before is the saving of boot leather!
One came as standard on my little 150 here in Philippines; first time in 60+ years of riding that I've had a bike with one and I quickly got used to it.
Heel toe shifter is always a plus to have
So far I have not ridden more than 80 miles in a single ride and find the normal seat ok. The larger foot pegs I find are better for resting the feet on, they don't tend to tense up so much. You will find the 300 mile service will free up the bike somewhat just like with the Classic 500, by 1000 miles the engine is really coming together. It's only on hills the smaller engine shows it self as having less power than the 500.
Every Indian's first dream is to buy these bike. In India we call this "Bullet"
Does anyone have any experience using the RE lowered seat?
Hi Stuart I have exactly the same colour classic as you, been thinking about a brown touring seat for a while if I use my Classic for work its a round trip of just over 90miles just over an hour either way so I think Ill be investing. On a slightly different note I have over a thousand miles on mine and my speedo has given up! When I spoke to my very helpful local dealers in Chelmsford it seems that Im the sixth person with this issue, is this something you or your subscribers have any experience of?
Not heard of it so far Phil, Thanks for the heads up!
it happened to me, just turn ignition on and off a bunch of times allowing the speedo to sweep round and back each time. it should go back to 0 mph in the end. er if it's been over reading that is.
@@morrisminor56 hi mate did that the 1st time and it was ok for a short time then settled on 15 mph with the Speedo off.
@@philgirling9192 oh bad luck, mines been ok for a few hundred miles since.
Disconnect the lead on the battery
Then
Clean the wiring connectors in the headlight assembly with electric contact cleaner
Let it dry reconnect them and reconnect the battery cable
My wife has brought to my attention that I habitually put my right foot under the brake pedal. I have big feet also. I think I may try to emulate your position, so as to reduce the risk to my toes.
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Great videos, one and all. 👍 Try gently stretching your calves, 2 minutes at a time. Not 20 seconds. It helped my foot problem. A few years ago I tore a calf muscle. My plantar started to hurt. I didn't put the two together until I watched a sports physio I'm good old UA-cam 👌
Yout saying footpegs for oldies 😂 comfort mode eh!
LOL! got your email Thank you!
@@stuartfillingham hoping you do not feel alone touring on a mall bikes ,wait till you get 100th AND OVER miles under you buns of steel eventually . Cuba on a Jawa 350 ,Maime Nova Scotia on an rd lc350and Chile ona CBX550 nothtern QUEBEC ON hONDA ft500 and country montain roads on my Yanaha 350LC ,a bit of racing ON my old dUCATI DESMO sports 350 p0rted etc.. CBX WAS PERFCT FOR LONG HAULS on country roads with 40 pound of baggage , always traveled light ,for the mountains the converted ft honda to a 650 fort its immense torque ,parts like seats and other doudads were not available at that time so improvised. On city back roads the LC beat all english commers, tried bigger bikes but the cost the fuel parts weight was a a disadvatage especially on durt roads
Hai ❤️🇮🇳
Hay stu. U know what they say bout chaps with big feet ! nudg nudg wink wink.
Stuart are people that stupid, you ride how it suites you and not what anyone else’s says. As you say how you ride ride is what’s comfortable for you and safe for you, it’s not about looks for f…k sake. Another excellent back drop video showing off your back door, could watch the vids alone make excellent viewing 👍
OMG... people are soooo silly... really??? Tell me it's not so... they have an issue with your foot position... LOL. I come here for information and what's going on with Royal Enfield not to critique the riders riding style.