Fitting the Fuel X Lite Royal Classic 350

[@TheNorfolkThunderbolt]

Glad to see you got your FuelX at last! Enjoy the smoother throttle response and cooler running engine!

[@Coastriderscotland]

Hi Steven, yeah finally got one! 😁👍 Real cool smoothie now! 😁👍 Cheers Bruce

[@davidstancomb5380]

Thank you for another video! The more I see of the classic 350 the more I itch towards one!

[@Coastriderscotland]

Hi David, fantastic wee bike be it a stealth with little chrome or a live shiney chrome with lovely paint they are fantastic bikes to own and ride! Thanks for watching! Cheers Bruce

[@sidweazel2883]

Another classic video Bruce, you’re really nailing the production, keep ‘em coming. I fitted the dna air filter and fuelx and it’s definitely the right thing to do, the bike feels smoother and the grin gets wider 😊

[@Coastriderscotland]

Smiles per miles is what these bikes are all about Sid! 👍😁

[@vaibhavverma2960]

Try installing free flow exhaust along with what you have already done

[@weemark67]

Well done Bruce. I ain’t mechanical or got confidence to do any work, on my bike. Love the commentary on the video’s, awesome stuff.

[@Coastriderscotland]

Hi Mark, I’m all self taught from Lego technic and meccano to pushbikes pulled out the local dump as a kid to my first motorbike at 14 years old I pushed home 3 miles and reading a manual managed to get it running around the farm where we grew up 😁👍 Then Greenkeeping fixing and maintaining grass machinery and now the Classic 350 and my dream to own a WW2 Willys Jeep, you can teach yourself nearly anything now thanks to KZbin! 😁👍👍👍 Cheers Bruce

[@weemark67]

@@Coastriderscotland not now with my health issues. Had to get a guy in to cut, the bloody grass. Hopefully I manage to take the Meteor away for 3 nights, next month. Will try and video for KZbin, but only from phone

[@elwood62]

The more I see these videos the more I want a Classic. I went to buy one last year but they didn’t have the model I wanted so the salesman talked me into getting a Meteor. I went back to trade it in for a Classic this year and the salesman talked me into an Interceptor. It was almost 2k off ticket price so I don’t feel bad, but I really did want the Classic. I need to be more firm in my resolve.

[@Coastriderscotland]

I love taking this bike out Elwood, any excuse! And never go the direct route wherever I’m going! 😁👍

[@chriserskine585]

I've got both, love the classic but like that little bit of power in the interceptor, if they put the 650 engine in the classic chassis then I'd be back to one bike.........but would it still be a classic?, 2 cylinders 😮, agree completely with Bruce about the comfort of the classic, its excellent

[@matthewloewenthal5114]

I sold my intercepter after buying the classic. But i’m an old fart now and it suits me

[@elwood62]

@@matthewloewenthal5114 I’ll probably pick up a classic next year, though I plan to keep both. Then I’ll have to decide which to ride to Alaska, 10,000 miles round trip. Trundling along for that many miles at 50-60 mph on a 20hp machine has a certain appeal.

[@Bubbles-wu9kj]

​@@elwood62for a long trip you can't go wrong with a classic. Cheers

[@ianhughesroyalenfield]

Brilliant, thanks for sharing Bruce, appreciated 😊

[@Coastriderscotland]

Got 3 films on this week Ian then another at weekend as there stacking up!🤣👍 so posted up a day early 😁

[@ianhughesroyalenfield]

@@Coastriderscotland you are probably like me, working on our own channels, and finding it a struggle to watch everyone else’s 🙄😂

[@deanburditt4315]

Both of your channels are excellent.

[@ianhughesroyalenfield]

@@deanburditt4315 very good of you to say. 😊 Thank you

[@lancerbiker5263]

Looking forward to a followup review. Cheers 🥃

[@Coastriderscotland]

Be in a few days Lance, going up to Skye hopefully this weekend, that with be another 500 miles 😁👍

[@lancerbiker5263]

@@Coastriderscotland Stay safe😎

[@vincentperez3160]

Great vid, thank you!

[@Coastriderscotland]

Glad you liked it!

[@dondle2]

Good video Bruce, I have always used paraffin to clean my chains and 80/90 gear oil for lubrication, cheap and efficient.

[@Coastriderscotland]

I got a 5 gallon drum for the Jeep gearbox/transfer box and axles so seems an ideal cheap way to do it, certainly a lot cleaner, and good idea using Paraffin which I buy anyway for some old lamps we hang in garden when sitting out 👍😁

[@morrisminor56]

Yep cable tied it much like you did. Gave up trying to get the fuel pipe off though, could not get it off no matter what I did so just moved the tank to one side in the end.

[@Coastriderscotland]

Hi Christopher yeah first time I tried removing the tank I got cramp in my hand trying to squeeze the two sides of the fitting! I think it gets easier once it’s been removed and installed a few times, some things on the bike are not easy to do with big hands! Where would the world be without cable ties? 😁 prob still be using garden wire! 🤣

[@redstormcrow]

I have a meteor with decat exhaust system, dna filter and intake along with the fuel x pro. I find the bike is just smoother throughout the range. I no longer need to change down a gear or two when i drop revs as the bike will still pull, previously it would chug trying the same thing in standard form. Ive had my bike a year now and even though i own more powerful and expensive bikes i find myself jumping on the RE for all but motorway journeys. In fact, its been such an eye opener in terms of just taking a breath and slowing down that I'm considering a classic 350 too. I had one for 24 hours while my bike was in for a service, familiar but different. Im tempted to buy the signals or perhaps the stealth black and mod the bike the same as the meteor but with the addition of the performance cam. I think id struggle to want to ride anything else with a little bit (just a tad) more ooomph. Ive had a 650, enjoyed it too but the single is an addictive engine no matter what chassis it comes in.

[@Coastriderscotland]

Hi redpat2005 they are really lovely engines! The mods as you say really are noticeable 👍 I would like to go touring on a Meteor as after doing the NC500 i was not sore on my Classic but I bet the Meteor would be even comfier with the more forward pegs? Would love a go of an engine with that cam fitted!, I’m off to Skye this weekend on the Classic to visit friends and cannot wait! Approx 240 miles each way and I know i won’t have a backside like a baboon afterwards! 🤣😁👍👍👍 Cheers Bruce

[@kevindarkstar]

I've got a meteor with exactly the same mods you mentioned, with the exception of the fuel X lite over the pro version, and I agree with what you say about running and better pick up in the gears, seems like more torque with better response to throttle 😊

[@timparish172]

I mounted mine in exactly the same position and manner !

[@Coastriderscotland]

God bless cable ties and duct tape 😁👍👍👍

[@jamesdspaderf2883]

Always inspired by, and my go-to instructions from Bruces' videos, I am a DIY enthusiast (with limited wrenching skills and experience). I ordered the FuelX from Hitchcock's. Now, there's an additional wire with a metal loop on the harness. I did not see a reference to this component in this video. I checked on their website with instructions to secure this to the negative battery terminal. I wondered if this is a more recent addition to the X Lite, with no reference of this by other motorcycle wrenchers?

[@Coastriderscotland]

I added the wire with loop on my X lite to an earth on the frame, and I forgot to mention I added the X lite in the review!

[@jamesdspaderf2883]

@@Coastriderscotland Thanks Bruce, for this. Tiger Ness also omitted this part. Good to have confirmation. It's all done and seems in good working order!

[@ricardopatto4580]

Nice video! Tks! Here in Brazil we have 20% of alcohool in our gasoline. Do u think this product will work fine or need some ajust?

[@Coastriderscotland]

Hi, I’m sure your fuel will be fine, esp if your seeing other Royal Enfields on the roads there 😁👍 Cheers Bruce

[@deanburditt4315]

Recommend the Hitchcocks performance cam along with your other mods.

[@Coastriderscotland]

Be good to have a go of one with the cam fitted 👍😁

[@michealgillman7418]

Didn't know a cam was available yet?

[@rocoltro]

Good video! After all do you think this is worth it? Never took the tank off, any tips? When you disconnect the fuel line how to prevent fuel leak??? How do you prevent that??? Tks

[@Coastriderscotland]

Hi the fuel does not leak from the fuel pipe as it is a spring seal that closes when you squeeze and separate the connector, just a couple of drops will come out that’s all Remove the back bolt then raise the back of the tank a few inches with a block of wood or similar to allow you to access the fuel pipe connector, it’s quite tight to get large hands in to squeeze the connector but it’s doable yourself, the fuel x is keeping the mixture rich enough so if changing exhaust or air filter type it will re adjust the mixture to suit 👍😁 Cheers Bruce

[@rocoltro]

@@Coastriderscotland tks a lot!!!!!

[@richardcrighton8079]

i installed the fuelx lite and in the longer set of wires there is a separate black wire. is this the earth wire? i have looked everywhere online but i must be missing something because the engine light is on.

[@Coastriderscotland]

Hi, there is an earth light on a separate black wire, have you tried switching off restarting several times as my own bike did this until it had a few miles on the clock, hope this works for you! Cheers Bruce

[@richardcrighton8079]

@@Coastriderscotland tried all that switching it on and off again stuff. when that didn't work, i lifted the tank, pulled the earth wire out and screwed it to the right side oval panel. worked a treat. no more engine light! happy bike, happy me.

[@jez6208]

So, I fitted the DNA air filter a few weeks ago. Should I get a fuel X fitted then? Will the air filter mean my engine will run too lean and damage my bike My bikes really new. I'm worried about the warranty. Also, I noticed you washed your bike without removing the pannier bags and the engine running? Why is that? Cheers mate. Jez.

[@Coastriderscotland]

Insure your bike will run ok without the Fuel X Jez, I just fitted it for piece of mind that it will run as best a mixture as it can, I just gave it a quick wash while it ran to let the engine calibrate, I have the pannier contents in waterproof bags as they leak anyway being India eBay copies 😁 Cheers Bruce

[@jez6208]

@coastkid71 will I damage my engine because I've fitted the air filter but not the fuel X? Sorry to bother you mate. 👍

[@paultaylor4154]

Great video, be interesting to see how it affects mpg. I am thinking about getting a 350 classic so been enjoying your great vids!

[@Coastriderscotland]

Hi Paul, thanks for watching and glad your enjoying the content 👍 Off to Skye this weekend so see how we get on fuel wise as nearly 500 miles round trip 👍😁 Cheers Bruce

[@kevindarkstar]

I've got a fuel X lite on my meteor and I'm not seeing any real difference in the mpg getting 105 mpg on a long run the other week, and in town for short runs lowest I've seen is 87mpg

[@paultaylor4154]

@@kevindarkstar wow! 105mpg is amazing and interesting it`s not making much difference, you would think running richer would use more fuel but maybe it also means needs smaller throttle openings?

[@miaumeow7726]

Hi Bruce where did you lay or connect the earth wire? Thank you 🍺Sil

[@Coastriderscotland]

Hi Silvio the earth was onto the earth on the frame above the left hand side plastic area where I cable tied on the Fuel X Lite, it should be on the film 👍😁 Cheers Bruce

[@miaumeow7726]

@@Coastriderscotland OK, I'll take a closer look at it again in slow motion, maybe I'll get it then😅 ....The first 11000 km have been driven😉

[@miaumeow7726]

ah ok 5:12 minute 🤔@@Coastriderscotland

[@steve3cv]

How did you run the earth to the negative battery terminal please?

[@Coastriderscotland]

Hi, i added the earth to the frame near where i mounted it on left side of airbox

[@steve3cv]

@@Coastriderscotland thanks, all sorted now. Great video, ride safe.

[@matthewloewenthal5114]

Fitted on just over a year ago. Felt a little better on throttle response I thought. It packed up after a year and bunged up the O2 sensor with a lot of gunk. It was running way to rich. took it off and tbh there was no difference whatsoever. Actually bike seems to breath better at top end now. I’m really not at all convinced. These engines need a lot of running in. mine was really tight to over 2000 miles and it’s gets better all the time after that. I have 14000 miles on the old girl now. I wouldn’t waste your money on these units

[@Coastriderscotland]

Good to hear your Experiences with it mathew, it’s real world use by folks like yourself that needs put out there for folk buying one of these bikes and wondering wether to change anything, thanks for sharing! Cheers Bruce

[@matthewloewenthal5114]

Hey mate. Good to see the proper hard use yours gets. I had knobblies on mine too. Bloody thing will go anywhere on them but felt a bit wobbly. gotta try something new. Whats weird about he fuel X is that it did seem to cure the occasional stall pulling away. Bit now removed the bike runs perfectly at low revs. Keep the vids coming have enjoyed them alot.

[@puneet338jld]

I can also vouch to that Matthew. I had the decat pipe, DNA intake and filter, Freeflow exhaust and FuelX lite on mine since completing 1200kms. Now after completing almost 5k kilometres, I have restored my bike to completely stock. And to my astonishment, its actually running better than it used to run with all the mods. It feels happier, can hit top end easily and I struggle to find why I installed all these mods in the first place. I think we hear all the mod talk from people and start thinking about modding them from the moment we buy them. ANd a lot of changes are just placebo effect with our mind tricking us into thinking that its running faster or better. Would keep it stock from now on and continue enjoying it the way it was tuned from factory, which I think is the best.

[@catsudondondon]

Where did you connect the ground cable?

[@Coastriderscotland]

Hi, I earthed it onto the frame on a threaded hole at the left hand side inside the black metal panel, right above where I mounted it, Cheers Bruce

[@catsudondondon]

@@Coastriderscotland I see, i did connect it to the negative terminal of the battery as per the 2021 manual. I keep on getting different views on this whether to connect it to the frame or to the batter.

[@kottomack]

It looks like it ages well.

[@Coastriderscotland]

Hi the bike is defiantly looking better with age with out nasty rust etc! 👍 Cheers Bruce

[@farangdan]

Niice work Bruce🎉

[@Coastriderscotland]

Thanks Dan 👍

[@widephil]

Ever considered an uprated cam ?

[@Coastriderscotland]

Hi Philip, prob won’t open up the engine until it needs something done, but would like a go of one with the updated cam 👍😁

[@themoog3889]

Ive always regarded stuff like this as snake oil and the only difference would be to the lightness of your wallet ! Be interesting to see how you get on ! 👍🏻

[@Coastriderscotland]

Seat of the pants so far is it’s definitely smoother on the throttle response and wether the bike runs a bit richer meaning not so warm so far there is lass heat off the crankcase when I stop but totally agree you have to weigh up costs, 👍 Cheers Bruce

[@matthewloewenthal5114]

Your right. I fitted one you imagine an improvement. After a year it packed up and on removal noticed no difference whatsoever

[@michalkadlas7981]

Nice video again. But Tiger eventually dismantled the exhaust and fuel x on his classic. And he left the classic in its original condition. With the fact that the original is the best.🤔🤔🤔

[@Coastriderscotland]

Hi Michal, yep Tiger did indeed, though he does have other larger bikes so prob does not need to use his bike as opened up as others do perhaps, I still love the induction roar of the DNA and stage 2 air filter set up 😁👍 Cheers Bruce

[@michalkadlas7981]

@@Coastriderscotland More power means more fun😁😁

[@Geshmaal]

I don't really get the concern about wearing your brake discs, they're dead cheap for Enfields and if it helps keep you and your bike safe then that's not a bad thing!

[@Coastriderscotland]

😁👍 true are are nice and cheap!

[@kaptein1247]

Has it made any difference in fuel economy?

[@Coastriderscotland]

Hi, I need to do a few more tank fulls and do the usual calculations to see if it does but will post my findings Cheers Bruce

[@kaptein1247]

@@Coastriderscotland Thanks, your videos are very helpfull👍

[@ccooper8785]

4:36 "It is really straightforward, you cannot go wrong doing this"... Oh really !?! Challenge accepted, now where is my collection of hammers ? 🥸 (you would be surprised at just how easy a job I have managed to 🐓-up in the past 😭🤬)

[@Coastriderscotland]

I worked out myself you gotta be in the mood to do something to do an ok job on something! 😁👍

[@ccooper8785]

@@Coastriderscotland An "OK job" ??!!! - I never set my sights that high...