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A ride from fremantle, or a ride in general? haha, either way, it will be a good ride. Enjoy the new bike!

@@ontheway4034 im only 5'7", and for me i feel like it help smooth out my rides air and put it up to my helmet. It may not direct the flow enough for yourself to get it up and over, but could consider getting a clip on windshield extension? Otherwise there the Givi windshield which i think Is a bit taller and looks alright. There's some other taller ones around but some do look a little goofy, but have a look around yourself, as the OEM one i think may be a bit short for you. It looks good though!

I bought the hntr in march last year, so the gorilla wasn't on the horizon at the time, but it does look pretty good. I've been riding now for 14 years, but I had a break for about 6 years and bought this bike to get back in to it mostly commuting around the city after my car grenaded (my missus still had a car so didnt make sense to rebuy a second one), so it was pretty perfect for my application and I was looking for something to tinker on, and the air cooled SOHC engine on this guy is extremely easy to wrench on. I have actually recorded a bunch of bits and pieces but not put together a video to upload. I live in Perth and actually have been flat out working FIFO/DIDO, and just haven't found the time to finish a video + edit. But in November my work obligations should be winding up, and my bike will be ready for its 10,000km service. So should have a video for that and then some casual rides as well more regularly. BMW 1000rr is a lot of bike, definately worlds away from a little rambler like the Hunter, but both types of riding have different delights. I was considering buying a sports bike again to be a bit of a trophy piece, the Yamaha xsr900gp, but we shall see. Cost of living is high. Ride safe!

@@MikeMcRoberts could be right. I've never tried for a top speed, I just assumed it was limited to 120 like the other J series. That had been what the dealer told me when purchasing, but could have been some misinformation. Mine was one of the first shipped to WA so the salesman may have just expressing old information from the previous models. Even if it's not limited, I don't think it would have much go passed 120. The power and gearing just aren't for it.

Not bad, not great. Limited power, so if you are slowing down on a hill or picked the wrong gear, it will be an issue. That said, I've driven in up and down hills no problem, visiting dams and watching subsets. Bit of experience to maintain speed and predict rises and its fine. Good torque to tractor hill starts too, but will take time to get up to speed. Maybe I'll make a video next week going up some hills to demonstrate?

@@d.4tay549 the gasket is attached to the head on the 'port' side (resorting to sailing nomenclature). If you buy a gasket kit, you have to cut it away and replace the sealant on that section. I would not recommend sealing it all the way round. It is intended to shift around, deform and mate with upper and lower surfaces to ensure a good seal, so removing that freedom of movement could result in a bad seal and minor leaking. Though the valve cover is not under high pressure oil, it mostly just 'splashing around' in there so shouldn't be too bad a leak if you do spring one. Also you do just check the valves and such probably a couple of times a year, and if you have to replace the gasket then making more of a job for yourself! It's really not so bad to fit it as it is

@@RapperJayT 25mm rise does not interfere with cable length or routing. Any more than this and yes it will have an effect. But I would suggest if you install some risers to test full left and right steering lock to make sure I would suspect that most of the royal enfield stuff is 'around' a specification length haha, so you may have shorter or longer cables on your specific bike, so always check.

@@MrCombfoot I actually installed this yesterday on my hunter. Clutch cable feels stretched out and bike won't start unless it's in neutral gear. Im thinking of installing a longer clutch cable. What are your thoughts on this?

@@RapperJayT if it needs a longer cable, yes might need to. Have you already let out all the slack you can with the adjustment nuts? Also have a look, sometimes you can just reroute the cable, ie it may going around the inside of the forks, and you can unattach the cable, and rerout it to outside the forks, so it isn't taking a longer path. Finally, I've also had someone say the above their sump guard they have a silver wire thing that is meant to act as a cable guide but was pinching the cable and not letting it move feely. So you could remove this as well if it's causing issues. If you have exhausted all those options, then maybe go for a longer clutch cable. Better to try all the free options first! Though cables arent too expensive normally

@@MrCombfoot I did, I will take it to mechanic to change the clutch cable I wont mess up my bike lol

@@MrCombfoot update: mechanic said I did a blunder by installing those. He checked the cable and said the cable is about to break. He actually showed it. I lost the original screws so he purchased alternate screws which didn't fit. Nearby welder cut the screws. reseated the handle bar and replaced clutch cable. Im done modifying my bike lol. He also said installing a longer clutch cable will void my warranty. I asked him about rerouting and he refused because the black protection over the clutch cable will melt if it comes near engine

I've heard others complain about the back shocks, and a lot of people replace them. But I've had no issues with them, and no complaints. Maybe I have a lucky unit, or maybe I've just dialled my ones in correctly, or maybe I just have a hard backside. I don't have panniers, there was no official ones available when I bought my bike and none of the ebay options were great. I think there are some now. But I installed a rear luggage rack in a previous video and I use that to carry stuff on the rear, on long trips I take a jerry. I Attach a milk crate if I'm taking a lot of items. So I cant really comment about any panniers for the bike.

The bike cant be started with the stand down if its not in neutral, it has a kill switch mechanism.

I read it out as I did it from 6:24 so you can hear it, feel free to put on subtitles and read as I say it, or pause the video and read from the video, its quite clear, or you can read it in the video description. 0.08mm inlet, 0.18mm outlet.

MikeMcNasty

The air intake is still behind a panel that prevents any stray rain or water splashing coming in. Although I avoid riding in the rain, I have been caught out and ridden in torrential rain and got home in floodwater. As long as the water line is below the air intake height, I see no reason to believe that there is any way hydro locking could occur. The design of the original part is likely designed to meet cost, emissions and sound testing for the EU standards, otherwise I'm sure they would probably have designed the part in the same way as these aftermarket ones.

Deleting the cat converter increases hp?

I've had no issues with it. When installed correctly I've had no vibration noises or rattling, and riding on gravel its had no holes or dents. It's mild steel I think, and not too thin. Definately offeres the protection as advertised. Better than having a rock crack the brittle cast sump if you do any riding over gravel.

The bar end mirrors I know are a big favourite amongst most owners, but for me I'm just not interested in them. I've done a lot of riding on agricultural, dirt and duel sport bikes and I know how much even mouse ear mirrors break. I think bar ends look cool, but I don't want someone going passed or trying to park near me or knocking over my bike to cost me having to replace bar end mirrors. I do a decent amount of gravel road and track riding on my 350, so too much of a risk. If I had the bike just for suburban and weekend riding, bar ends might be more considered. I have actually designed and manufactured bar end lever protectors instead, which aren't compatible with bar end mirrors, from carbon fiber that I have fitted to my bike, to protect my bars and my custom carbon fiber levers as well. I'm still working on making videos showing off the carbon fiber parts and their installation, but I've been extremely time-poor lately due to work and family obligations. Hopefully soon!

Yes, I have the DNA plate and filter installed. Theres a video on my channel for installation if you're interested.

Yep!

Yes, you can direct fit the classic reborn suspension which doesn’t come with the nitrox canisters but it will be hard for you to find. the other option is you can fit the new classic suspension but have to cut one bolt part of the chain cover.

look at mine th-cam.com/video/jp4nEE8zEnY/w-d-xo.html Diablo adjustable rear shock + michelin pilot street radial

no, we are only removing the rocker cover and are not working below the resting oil level. Though most of the services where I think you do valves, you also do oil. If you do change oil as part of a service, do it before or after valves, but I wouldn't probably do it in the middle, as it is likely easier to rotate the crank and piston assembly to TDC while is has lubrication. Best to just do one job a time too, saves confusion.

Did you purchase an OEM guard or a aftermarket design one? I did see on eBay a few offerings of guards that were basically the same design, but were not the royal enfield OEM guard, and they may have slightly different instructions or dimensions. I did not have to remove any washers, and I had no interference between the guard and the horn

I haven't had to fit a silencer, I find the HNTR stock to be pleasant and not too loud. Though something more compact might be better from a silhouette consideration. It protrudes a decent amount, and I worry about it interfering with something as I go passed. And worst case, if the bike slides it will grind up the exhaust. Sounds like you have a well kitted hunter. I found the DNA kit made my bike a bit more pleasant to go through the gears, as power is not delayed after changing gears and getting back on the throttle. The gearing differs from the classic and meteor, better IMO, so I didn't mess with the sprockets. But if I do more highway time I may consider gearing to lower my highway RPM. 3.5L/100 is by no means bad for highway economy, but relative to 2.8 when going under 80... I wish 5th was a bit more overdrive or it was equipped with a 6th. But then the power perhaps couldn't keep up then. For what it was designed for, seems perfect, and I'm just being greedy haha It was a big toss up for me between the int650 and hntr 350 when I was purchasing. I ended up with the 350 because I figured it could do what I needed, and the extra cash in my pocket would pay for a good amount of petrol. I like your position that the best approach is just to buy both haha, unfortunately that wasn't an option for me at the moment. Once my business is busier, I may be able to afford a second bike. Why do all the reviews point out if the mirrors vibrate?! I just want to know if they are large enough haha

@@MrCombfoot Yes I find that the standard mirror's are fine myself 👍

Glad you got a kick out of it. Still riding the soco or moved to a ICE yet?

@@MrCombfoot ICE. I've got my PDA tomorrow.

@@spittyrides Well best of luck then, I'll keep an eye out for what bike you get

@@MrCombfoot lol... DoT cancelled my PDA and have asked me to reschedule. It looks like they didn't have enough assessors. So back to the queue, I guess.

Ah that's a bummer. Well I guess more time to practice. Were you renting a bike from an instructor? Able to reschedule that without a loss?

Did you check the date?

@@alexd1759 patt's cooked, don't mind him

My helmet is covered in chicken wire and is constantly electrified using a car battery in my backpack. I find this DIY approach discourages the bloodthirsty buggers. I'm glad this video was easy to watch, I'm always having to do handstands to watch most TH-cam content on this bike.

it may be hard to watch in the northern hemisphere

Hey, I have the DNA plate and filter. It does make it a little more pleasant to ride, I found it was just a bit more responsive after changing gears and getting into power. But I haven't noticed any more power than the bike already had as far as getting say 0-100, which seems what people are always interested in! I just wanted the filter for the re-usability mostly. I haven't had issues with my CEAT tyres yet, I'm at 5000km on them of gentle riding. I do check my pressures every week. Though when these tyres are worn I'm looking to change them out for some 80/20 tyres, I'm looking at Shinko 705's, as I do some stretches and exploration on gravel roads. Perhaps with the front shocks it can be dependent on QC from the factory? if the oil or seals are good or not? I haven't found them divey, and I am a hefty bloke! So maybe I lucked out with them, but I have not had any issues mostly riding smooth roads. I would buy some YSS or Hagon shocks but they are a bit pricey for me at the moment, if I get the tyres upgraded and start doing more gravel and offroad I may get them then so they are less likely to heat soak. But that will all be in the future! probably not this year

Can I ask what your camera setup is? Seems great for motorbike.

@G-Man01 I was using a DJI action 2, with the heating enclosure and attached with the magnetic lanyard that it comes with. I also own a quadlock mount for it as well that I sometimes use for mounting on the bars. I actually captured the audio seperate to the action camera, using a rode smartlav+ microphone mounted in the chin of my helmet to my phone in my pocket. The action camera has a good mic, and it works well when I put 'wind shield' material over it's microphones to reduce buffeting, but I wanted to pick up my spoken audio specifically so I bought a separate lav mic.

I'm 172cm, and yes I find it deflects wind off my chest and more up to the top of my helmet. 90, 100 and 110kph it makes the bike more comfortable. I had recorded a video on Saturday and was editing it on Sunday to release before the weekend was over, about using the hunter 350 at higher speeds, touring, fuel consumption, ergonomics and comfort. But unfortunately the files corrupted and I lost it, so I was going to try re-record it in the next few days. So if you are interested in bike comfort at 90+kph, check back in a few days!

@@MrCombfoot Thank brother for the answer..

Mine came pre-oiled. I suspect DNA recomend using their own proprietary cleaner and oil, but I will probably myself just use a locally sourced kit that is probably cheaper and doesn't have shipping. I haven't done the research yet into the best approach, as it is probably a while before th filter will need maintenance. But on that day, ill probably make a video about it.

@@MrCombfoot Great! Many thanks

Good news! I am at my desk right now editing a short video I made today installing bar risers! I have also purchased an action camera and microphone for making some better on-the-road videos, so I can create some videos giving insight of the hunter 350. Be sure to let me know what videos you would like to see coming up, and I should have a bar riser video up in the next 24hrs Sorry for the delay in videos, but I have been hard at work purchasing some manufacturing equipment and developing some things to get stuff going.....

@@MrCombfoot damn brother, glad you're doing well. Looking forward to see what you do to your bike. I'm mostly looking for performance related modifications (air filters, fuel x etc) but please do not do anything just to appease me(or anybody else). Good to see you're doing well after your accident. Stay safe out there.

I searched 'royal enfield sump guard' on eBay Australia, and I think the seller was called 'royal rider' or some such. As for any other costs I couldn't say as they would be dependent on your country. I would suggest searching on eBay and selecting whichever option is cheapest cost + shipping, as a number of sellers sell the same product and have sales and discounts at different times.. The OEM sump guard is usually pictured with it's royal enfield box, but check the description as well. I do not personally sell the part or endorse any particular seller, so make sure to read the reviews!