Great to watch a real life situation rather than a pre prepared set up video. I have the classic 350 but in the grey colour and I am about to fit the low rider seat so Thank You both for taking the time to make this video. Love from the UK x
We're all really new at riding, and mechanical stuff in general. Usually Tyler will watch a couple videos beforehand and then try to relay that information to Beki and Jake. It feels a bit more real, at least to us 🤷♂️ Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for watching.
Thanks for this video. VERY helpful and clear. Using this and ones from Marc Stones and The Silver Fox Travels, I have installed the windshield on my Signals marsh grey without any grief!👍
Tec bike parts sell rear shocks that will lower your bike another 2o - 30 cm then you can drop the front by sliding the fork tubes up through the yokes to level the bike.
She is right to insist that when you are doing a DIY you should buy the correct tools. Over the years you will have a collection of tools that will hold you in good stead. Buy high quality. After a time get a nice big tool chest to keep all your tools organized. Good to see you doing your own work.
Great addition's to accommodate your riding comfort. Becky, Did you try sitting on the Meteor as opposed to the sitting stance on the classic 350.? I found that the classic 350 felt like one was sitting forward. Both are lower than the Himalayan obviously at the seat. "Charlie" across the Pond lowered her Himalayan seat height so she could flat foot stationary. ( 5'3"" If I remember correctly). Your Classic is looking absolutely sweet with the new additions. Riding these single cylinders are such a hoot at 30 to 45 MPH. Please initiate a shout out when the "Hunter" hits a showroom in the lower 48. Ride Safe! ( Mr. ED... Red Chiye-tanka)( Vegas where the wind blows)
I rode the meteor on our last trip up to Throttle Company. It feels a little lower as far as seat height. Meteor feels like you're sitting in it while the Classic feels like you're sitting on top of it a little bit. I like them both and they both have their pros and cons. We bought our bikes before we fully knew how to ride so we didn't feel comfortable test riding. I'm still 100% happy with my decision though. -Beki
@@CurlyWolf_ Did not get much of a test ride either Like we watch on the Tube. Recieving the bike also was not as we see on utube. I was handed the keys......when I arrived home, tires had 10 pounds of air. Thank God their are some cycle centers that are professional. Appreciate your feedback. I ride only with HI Viz in Vegas. Stay safe Tyler/ Beki 👍💪
I have the same bike, with stock seat - which is ok for me as I am taller. When stationary, I stabilise the bike with the front brake only and can then put either or both feet to the ground
The beginning of this video reminded me of a song from the past. " short people got no reason to live". Look it up and then look up for the reason to the song. Your girl friend will have it as her intro song! 😂 its still current for todays world!
I got the Meteor, cause it was lower than the Classic. Then put the low seat on my Meteor. I am 5 foot 5, with 27 inch leg. On tippy tip toes. The low seat on your gives, I think 30mm, Meteor’s low an extra whopping 11mm. Every bit helps. I have now purchased the Touring seat, and put to custom trimmer, who will lower it 30mm, and replace the foam with medical gel/memory foam. So hopefully gain an extra 19mm over, my low seat, but be more comfortable too, with the better look the touring seat gives. Just found your channel, already hit the subscribe button.😊 Have you heard of “Coastrider Scotland” he has a great channel, on his Classic 350, Willys Jeep, fat tyre mountain bike. Cheers, Wee Mark.😊
I haven't heard of him but I'll check it out! Thanks for subscribing! Hopefully we'll be uploading more soon, once we finally finish this bathroom remodel we've been doing.
@@CurlyWolf_ if you find him, scroll back, to last summer he did the NC500, then a month later went to Isle of Skye, then September he did Cromarty via Glenshee, and northeast coast, came down the coast,from Slains Castle. I meet him in Stonehaven and rode south to Montrose. Loved the bit, on NC500 where he did the Belach Na Ba, pass.
Despite your warning I broken mine too .. I can only suggest for those that are approaching to mount the windshield to insert some washer between bolt and nut. It will works fine.
I also broke one of my lower mounts. Did anyone find a replacement for the broken lower mount? I am thinking about having one of the machinists at work make me two new ones.
The Classic is the best looking bike on the market. There's nothing from Triumph, Harley or Indian 4x the price that I like more than this. I wish it had more poke at the top end to eat up highways that's the only thing putting me off getting one.
I'm actually thinking about doing the opposite with my Himalayan. Getting an upholstery shop to make it taller and more like a bench seat from the INT650. -Tyler
My daughter has one of these now. She is 5-3 5-4 ish and for some reason she can't touch the ground with either foot. Her low rider seat just came in a few minutes ago. Hope it works for her.
Beki does have to make sure she's leaning the bike to the left and holds it in place with left foot planted on the ground and right foot on the brake. Good luck!
@@alexpvaiphei287 The seat? Not much. So it just sits covered up in the driveway cause she cant ride it.. I charge up the battery and ride it every now and then.
We got this one at a local Royal Enfeld dealer in Columbus Ohio called Throttle Company. But you can get it on Hitchcocks website too. tinyurl.com/4wb3pstt
Please you must protect your bikes paint work when working on your bike as you might scratch it and it’s so lovely? I have mine after Christmas same colour as yours 😊
@@CurlyWolf_ thanks! I’m probably more like a 29 inseam and boots help. Unfortunately people in these reviews only talk about height but it’s inseam that really counts. My wife is shorter then me but has longer legs so reaching the ground on a motorcycle is much different.
@@jackedwards2679 I tend to forget about inseam since mine is like 36 or something so it's not something I tend to think about. We will definitely list inseam in the future when applicable!
The seat didn't look much lower to me? I have looked at the Meteor 350 low seat in the dealer's and that seems significantly lower. I have a 30" inseam and ride a Scram, after years of riding cruisers, so that feels high to me.
It really isn't that much lower. I think maybe about an inch total. We tried to point it out in the video but the seat is also a different shape where it meets the tank which makes it easier to get your feet on the ground. The Meteor in general feels lower than the Classic.
@Curly Wolf I know that Guzzis always had wide seats, which made them awkward for shorter riders. I had a lower seat option for one of my Shadow 1100s but the narrow front made it less comfortable than the standard one (which wasn't too high anyway).
Bekis is around 5'1 and about 120lbs.
Great to watch a real life situation rather than a pre prepared set up video. I have the classic 350 but in the grey colour and I am about to fit the low rider seat so Thank You both for taking the time to make this video. Love from the UK x
We're all really new at riding, and mechanical stuff in general. Usually Tyler will watch a couple videos beforehand and then try to relay that information to Beki and Jake. It feels a bit more real, at least to us 🤷♂️ Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for watching.
I think u should try to make it a single seat bike by removing the rear ...... because trust me classic looks absolutely beautiful as a single seat ❤
I've been trying to convince her to swap the pillion seat for a rear rack but she likes the way it looks with the seat 🤷♂️
Thanks for this video. VERY helpful and clear. Using this and ones from Marc Stones and The Silver Fox Travels, I have installed the windshield on my Signals marsh grey without any grief!👍
Enjoyed, I bought a new Signal 2 days ago and love it. Thanks for the video. KD...Essex UK
Those signals are beautiful. Which one did you get?
@@CurlyWolf_ Got a sand colour one, I love it.
That is a serious tool upgrade, nice.
Tec bike parts sell rear shocks that will lower your bike another 2o - 30 cm then you can drop the front by sliding the fork tubes up through the yokes to level the bike.
She is right to insist that when you are doing a DIY you should buy the correct tools. Over the years you will have a collection of tools that will hold you in good stead. Buy high quality. After a time get a nice big tool chest to keep all your tools organized. Good to see you doing your own work.
She's usually right.
Great addition's to accommodate your riding comfort. Becky, Did you try sitting on the Meteor as opposed to the sitting stance on the classic 350.?
I found that the classic 350 felt like one was sitting forward. Both are lower than the Himalayan obviously at the seat. "Charlie" across the Pond lowered her Himalayan seat height so she could flat foot stationary. ( 5'3"" If I remember correctly). Your Classic is looking absolutely sweet with the new additions. Riding these single cylinders are such a hoot at 30 to 45 MPH.
Please initiate a shout out when the "Hunter" hits a showroom in the lower 48. Ride Safe! ( Mr. ED... Red Chiye-tanka)( Vegas where the wind blows)
I rode the meteor on our last trip up to Throttle Company. It feels a little lower as far as seat height. Meteor feels like you're sitting in it while the Classic feels like you're sitting on top of it a little bit. I like them both and they both have their pros and cons. We bought our bikes before we fully knew how to ride so we didn't feel comfortable test riding. I'm still 100% happy with my decision though.
-Beki
@@CurlyWolf_ Did not get much of a test ride either Like we watch on the Tube. Recieving the bike also was not as we see on utube. I was handed the keys......when I arrived home, tires had 10 pounds of air. Thank God their are some cycle centers that are professional.
Appreciate your feedback. I ride only with HI Viz in Vegas. Stay safe Tyler/ Beki 👍💪
I have the same❤ I'm thibking about windscreen. I'm 191cm so i think i will choose touring seat. Best4U🎉
I have the same bike, with stock seat - which is ok for me as I am taller. When stationary, I stabilise the bike with the front brake only and can then put either or both feet to the ground
She mostly keeps the foot on the rear brake in order to train herself to automatically do that when she stops on a hill.
-Tyler
The beginning of this video reminded me of a song from the past. " short people got no reason to live". Look it up and then look up for the reason to the song. Your girl friend will have it as her intro song! 😂 its still current for todays world!
Sounds like you made a few good changes to suit your riding style.
Take care, ride safe.
Thanks Paul!
-Tyler
I got the Meteor, cause it was lower than the Classic. Then put the low seat on my Meteor.
I am 5 foot 5, with 27 inch leg. On tippy tip toes.
The low seat on your gives, I think 30mm, Meteor’s low an extra whopping 11mm. Every bit helps.
I have now purchased the Touring seat, and put to custom trimmer, who will lower it 30mm, and replace the foam with medical gel/memory foam.
So hopefully gain an extra 19mm over, my low seat, but be more comfortable too, with the better look the touring seat gives.
Just found your channel, already hit the subscribe button.😊
Have you heard of “Coastrider Scotland” he has a great channel, on his Classic 350, Willys Jeep, fat tyre mountain bike.
Cheers, Wee Mark.😊
I haven't heard of him but I'll check it out! Thanks for subscribing! Hopefully we'll be uploading more soon, once we finally finish this bathroom remodel we've been doing.
@@CurlyWolf_ if you find him, scroll back, to last summer he did the NC500, then a month later went to Isle of Skye, then September he did Cromarty via Glenshee, and northeast coast, came down the coast,from Slains Castle.
I meet him in Stonehaven and rode south to Montrose.
Loved the bit, on NC500 where he did the Belach Na Ba, pass.
Despite your warning I broken mine too .. I can only suggest for those that are approaching to mount the windshield to insert some washer between bolt and nut. It will works fine.
I also broke one of my lower mounts. Did anyone find a replacement for the broken lower mount? I am thinking about having one of the machinists at work make me two new ones.
@@stx1966 unfortunately not, I'm looking on web if there's a possibility to buy a replacement. If I will find it I'll let you know. Best regards
Hitchcocks do a metal one. Pricy but worth it.
Do you have a link to this?
She really had to twist your arm to buy the socket set I can tell, LOL😂
The Classic is the best looking bike on the market. There's nothing from Triumph, Harley or Indian 4x the price that I like more than this. I wish it had more poke at the top end to eat up highways that's the only thing putting me off getting one.
I think in 3-4 years there will probably be a 650 version of the classic coming out.
I just bought my wife this exact bike in the same colour and she has the same problem so I’m off to order a low rider seat😂
Now take the stock seat to a upholstery shop and have it cut down to fit you this will feel even better than the low seat ride safe ...
I'm actually thinking about doing the opposite with my Himalayan. Getting an upholstery shop to make it taller and more like a bench seat from the INT650.
-Tyler
My daughter has one of these now. She is 5-3 5-4 ish and for some reason she can't touch the ground with either foot. Her low rider seat just came in a few minutes ago. Hope it works for her.
Beki does have to make sure she's leaning the bike to the left and holds it in place with left foot planted on the ground and right foot on the brake. Good luck!
So, does it work?
@@alexpvaiphei287
The seat? Not much. So it just sits covered up in the driveway cause she cant ride it.. I charge up the battery and ride it every now and then.
@@iwannaapple7190 oh alright thanks
Where you bought the windscreen from?
We got this one at a local Royal Enfeld dealer in Columbus Ohio called Throttle Company. But you can get it on Hitchcocks website too.
tinyurl.com/4wb3pstt
@@CurlyWolf_ hitchcocks charges 90 pounds for shipping
If you have a local RE dealer I'd see if they have one. You could check Ebay too.
Please you must protect your bikes paint work when working on your bike as you might scratch it and it’s so lovely? I have mine after Christmas same colour as yours 😊
Other model called meteor , its perfect for touring...🎉😊
What is her inseam? Much more important then talking height. I’m 5’10 but only have a 30inch inseam.
Beki is 5'1 with a 28" inseam
@@CurlyWolf_ thanks! I’m probably more like a 29 inseam and boots help. Unfortunately people in these reviews only talk about height but it’s inseam that really counts. My wife is shorter then me but has longer legs so reaching the ground on a motorcycle is much different.
@@jackedwards2679 I tend to forget about inseam since mine is like 36 or something so it's not something I tend to think about. We will definitely list inseam in the future when applicable!
@@CurlyWolf_
lol! I'm 9 inches taller then her but yet my inseam is only 1 inch longer. Crazy how that works.
The seat didn't look much lower to me? I have looked at the Meteor 350 low seat in the dealer's and that seems significantly lower. I have a 30" inseam and ride a Scram, after years of riding cruisers, so that feels high to me.
It really isn't that much lower. I think maybe about an inch total. We tried to point it out in the video but the seat is also a different shape where it meets the tank which makes it easier to get your feet on the ground. The Meteor in general feels lower than the Classic.
@Curly Wolf I know that Guzzis always had wide seats, which made them awkward for shorter riders. I had a lower seat option for one of my Shadow 1100s but the narrow front made it less comfortable than the standard one (which wasn't too high anyway).
whats her height?
Ah meant to put this in the video! But she's 5'1".
-Tyler