Part 13 - Changing the Handlebars - Royal Enfield Meteor 350 / Classic 350 Bobber Project
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ต.ค. 2024
- Trying to fit low-rise drag / trail style handlebars to a Meteor 350 , will they hit the tank?? Thanks for watching and please subscribe if you'd like to see it through to the end!
Link to bars: www.ebay.co.uk...
Bar info:
22.2mm 7/8" low rise unbraced motorcycle handlebars in a black shot peen finish. Made from 6061 T6 Aluminium. Width of 840mm & height of 58mm. Total rise, 45mm. 14mm Internal diameter on ends.
This is a project to build a Royal Enfield Classic 350 / Meteor 350 Custom Bobber / Scrambler bike from a 2022 model Stolen & Recovered machine, part of a full series of episodes.
This build is looking better and better Glyn 😁easily the best modified 350. Out there 👍👊😁
When I swapped the bars on my Classic 350 I loosened every thing on the bars before loosening the yolk bolts and glad I did as it was all really tight esp the bar ends 😁
With grips I push in a Philips head screwdriver and rotate it clock wise and it slowly turn around the grip un sticking it with the aid of some W40 😎😁👍
Refitting some clear lacquer spray slides the grip on then it sets tight👍
When finished your bike will look like it’s ready for the Apocalypse 😜😁👍👍👍
Cheers Bruce
Thanks very much Bruce, you're very kind and that's praise indeed 😊That's a great tip, I was so excited to get the new ones on I didn't think about loosening the old gear whilst they were still attached. I've got some clear lacquer so can give that a try too, there's nothing worse than grips that spin about! The gaiters are on now and they look great too. Cheers, Glyn
What bars did you fit Bruce? I'd like to fit something similar to what Glyn is using here on my classic 350 as I find the position a bit too upright.
The rack definitely improves the perceived balance. I love it !!
Thanks David, that was a good, inexpensive addition and I can put my snacks on it too 👍
i usually dont comment on videos, but thanks for complete and detailed breakdown of all the steps . nice 😀💯❤
I'm glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for commenting👍
This is a really beautiful M350
Thank you!
Thoroughly enjoying your learning curve adventures!
Thanks very much, am trying to make all the mistakes so you don't have to 😊
Hi Glyn, pleased you had enough leeway for components to fit on bars, the bikes looking great.
Thanks very much, that could have got ugly!
Following this since day one, i have invested emotionally on this... keep them coming. It is going to look really amazing.
Thank you very much, hopefully it won't be too long now. Best, Glyn
Definitely looks better with the rack on!
Nice work done
Thanks 👍
that was awesome..waiting for next project
Thanks a lot 😊 I've just started a Classic 350 reborn, playlist link on my homepage
Good job on the bars Glyn, they blend in really well, I agree with you that it looks better with the rack on but keep the options open, it’s coming along nicely mate, well done 👍
Thanks very much Andy, I've just got the gaiters on and they're looking really good so you can see those next time. Thanks for watching, Glyn
@@GlynOC just a tip if your going to leave those black plastic covers on top of the forks, stick a bit of silicone or double sided tape on the back, one of mine fell off first bad road I went down never to be seen again 😂
haha good idea, the more I fiddle with them the looser they're getting
One thought, the rack a bit shorter at the third cross bar, just to shorten it a bit. Just a thought. Looking good so far. 👍 bar end weights
I think that might be a good idea, I've threatened it with the grinder a couple of times! It would be a one way trip for sure but I could always get another one if it really goes badly. Thanks for watching, Glyn
Superb
Thanks 🤗
Glyn . You make supeerr job. I watching your videos .its very nice motorcycle .i have meteor 350 fireball red. Thanks 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Thank you Martin. I really like the Fireball red colour, you don't see so many of them. Thanks for watching, Glyn
Looking good, don't you think theres something nice about making it your own, and doing the work yourself, even if you take a few goes to do it. I'm really enjoying watching the bike develop, it takes my mind of mine for a while 😊
Thanks very much, I didn't think it would be quite like this, maybe something 'emptier' but I'm very happy. You don't know you've got there until you've gone too far eh 😊
The bridge connecting the lower handle bar clamps might be there to simplify assembly as it means you can tighten them in place without having to check their alignment with each other.
GOod common sense solution 👍
Muy buen gusto, estoy siguiendo todo el proceso. Felicitaciones por su trabajo.
¡Gracias por ver! Espero que disfrutes el siguiente video.
Dont like the look of the lower bars myself Glyn, i prefered the original ones with the higher rise, but hey, each to his own eh?
I like the look of the rack fitted but also like your idea of a under the the mudguard tail light too maybe . Look forward to the next episode mate, keep up the good work, cheers.
Thanks Brian, we'll see if my back can stand it down there anyway, I might be sneaking about for a pair of black Meteor bars sooner or later 😊 Thanks for watching, Glyn
Very informative video 👍. Just one question......have you got any other bikes , or is this the first of many ?
As i said good video ,keep them coming .see you next week .
Peace out ✌
Thanks Andrew, I've got a KTM 390 Adventure for actual riding and not messing with (too much), I'll have to do a video on it. Thanks for watching, Glyn
Impressing work and perfect custom build. I am watching the progress from the start. First not sure, in which direction it should go and it is looking better and better for me. For the rear end I would alway prefer it with the rack and not thinking about going without for optical reason. I think not the rear light is the problem but the rear seat. The gap between fender and seat always make the seat looking not belonging to the bike. But with the rack it looks in the big picture just awesome perfect. greetings fram Hamburg :-)
Danke Schon! I wasn't quite sure of the direction either and have let that unfold. I much prefer the rack also as it helps tie everything together as you say. There may be a little more work done there yet though. Thanks for watching, Glyn
@@GlynOC Your customizing is worlds apart from any work a "highly paid" Customizer delivers. In every detail I see and feel your love and passion, the fine craftmanship you put into this outstanding project. I am so curios, when all is ready and we see the whole motorbike and the picture, that was initially in your head. And what you will do after it? Guess, maybe you already something in mind already ;-) Unfortunately I have not the skills like you or the place, I wish I had to change little things on my RE Classic. Big thumbs up!!!
Thanks very much for your kind words, that's so wonderful to hear and I really appreciate it. Once it's finished I think we can do some riding videos and a bit of exploring of the local area with it. Oh, and another bike to mess about with I hope 😁 Thanks for watching, Glyn
@@GlynOC I was in School-Exchange for a few weeks in UK and even Wales and loved Wales for its beautiful Landscapes. Would love to see more 😀
Good fiddling job, with absence of ping fuckits!
I'm looking forward to the rubber gaiter fitments....to split or not to split?
Thank you, yes, got lucky with a few things there! The gaiters have made it on and look great, video this week. Thanks for watching as always
Great video. Thinking about throwing some 14" apes on mine. I will have to watch your other videos. Hopefully there is one on your rear fender assembly. Cheers.
Edit: about how much play you have with the clutch and brake cables? Like how much extra length?
Hello! Yes, there is certainly one on the fender with measurements if you want to copy it too. The bars I put on are a little lower but wider so the slack seemed to be the same so that all worked out. If you're in the UK I might have some cables for apes available soon. Thanks for watching👍
I suspect thar, a squirt of water may have done the same, with no ruinous consequences.
The built is a thing of beauty !!
My old boss used to advise, 'use the job as a vyce'., to save juggling parts.
Good idea 💡
Handlebars look great, moved my original ones back a bit for less reach. How well does that tank rack stick? Looking to get one myself.
Thanks Patrick. It sticks pretty well and I'd trust it with my sandwiches but maybe not my phone and wallet! Those leather tank bags/straps look quite good though, might try one of those
Where i can find this handle
Link and measurement in description Sir
I would have sliced the grips off then installed heated ones, might as well while you're this far in.
That is a good idea, I'll have a look at those, thank you
Hi Glyn, pleased you had enough leeway to fit the components on the bars, the bikes looking great, well done
Hallo glyn. Whats name this pneu?? And how big they are?
Hello, do you mean tyre? They're Bridgestone Battlax AX41 in the original sizes 100/90-19 sized tyre at the front and 140/70-17 at the rear
Hello Glyn, Could you give me information about your rear wheel and front wheel type.
Hello, the tyres are Bridgestone AX41 on original wheels, in the same sizes as original (although they're bigger because of the design). Cheers, Glyn
Hi glen I’m in the usa,
I tried researching but couldn’t get ,
Can I get help ,
Thnku maddy
Of course, what do you need Maddy?
Sir which handle you use on it
Hello, the UK link is in the description which might help you find some, here's the details of size which might help: 22.2mm 7/8" low rise unbraced motorcycle handlebars in a black shot peen finish. Made from 6061 T6 Aluminium. Width of 840mm & height of 58mm. Total rise, 45mm. 14mm Internal diameter on ends.
Which handelbar you use
All the details I have are in the description. Basically they are 50mm rise and fairly straight 👍
Which handlebar name plz
I think I put all the details in the description. The rise is approx 50mm
I"m from India plz handlebar name plz send me plz sir
Hi, the details are have are in the description, I'll check and update later if not 👍