Hitchcocks performance camshaft, Royal Enfield 350 Meteor, Hunter & Classic Reborn

[@rafaeltavares6928]

Let me tell you, having the camera opposite to the side where most of the work is done was a genius move

[@MikeMcRoberts]

Exactly. WTF. Useless video.

[@albion1949]

I thought some of the photography was a bit too far from the engine and it might have helped to have a view looking down from above as well.

[@scottboettcher]

Absolutely! Need to see what's going in here... Ride Safe 🙏🏼

[@marcjohnson7734]

Awful filming need cameras right in the guts of it so not an overly helpful video after all 🙄

[@nigelfisher3756]

Yes, my thought, exactly.

[@aleA320]

O agree too

[@agoodlife2]

Closeup details and what size wrenches are required

[@SherKhan-b1kes]

Be interesting to see how it faired on the dyno, compared to orig on graphs.

[@AntonioToma-q2j]

That engine's internal architecture is so beautiful. Now that I'm retired I am thinking of getting back to motorcycling and that RE Hunter 350 would seriously fit the bill. Thank you.

[@JohnSmith-xw5qe]

Very grateful that you have produced this step by step DIY! But I think it needed to be a bit longer,some of the camera angles were to far away to really see what’s going on especially for a novice like myself An experienced DIY guy/gal wouldn’t have had a problem I don’t think? Overall a great idea! Thanks

[@garykyle5750]

Fine video. Worked on bikes since the early 1960’s I used the video as a checklist. The cam performed as advertised and I’m well satisfied with the value for money. I’m in Albuquerque so any little boost helps at our altitude. Keep up the good work guy’s and THANKS!

[@79SPAS]

Cracking video. A bit I found funny tho: 1:48 "...something you could achieve at home" and then proceeds to 2:28 to achieve the change of the camshaft we're going to use two special tools which you, mere mortal, do not and never will have LOL

[@patrickt3632]

We just gotta buy their special tools haha. I found this vid and its much better. The man even includes all the special tools links in his video info kzbin.info/www/bejne/npbcnYuirLqWoNU

[@mrrick2904]

I just got a Classic 350 and I would be interested in doing this myself. I would suggest recording this video again with the camera much closer. There was quite a few steps that are a mystery from the angle it was shot at. Please be aware this comment is coming from someone who’s worked for decades in high end aerospace manufacturing. I make methods (work instructions) for assembly. I suggest breaking down each step with each tool and their torque settings. This video should be about 40 minutes at least. Just my suggestion though.

[@bensal07]

I agree. At the same time, where there is a need, there is an opportunity ;)

[@mrrick2904]

@@bensal07 yeah. Maybe I’ll make that video. I want to see results first to see if it’s worth voiding the warranty.

[@bensal07]

@@mrrick2904 You're gonna have to beat me to it! I bought a Classic 350 for export, so the warranty means 0 to me. I got the free flowing exhaust, open filter, fuelx pro and the performance cam at home too. I sent the ECU to a shop specialized in racing ECU's to remove all limiters. I'll record it all and share it on my channel.

[@mrrick2904]

@@bensal07 I look forward to seeing it. I’ll sub to your channel. 👍🏻

[@kevinmurtagh3434]

Pre KZbin you had a manual

[@timparish172]

Fittedmine a few weeks ago, really happy with the result!

[@chriswatts6161]

What is the result?

[@timparish172]

@@chriswatts6161 Better mid to top end so it climbs better and is a lot safer when overtaking slower traffic. It also climbs to its maximum speed quicker.

[@stevenhallam3477]

Would be good to know the improvement in stats- loved the vid!

[@polien1]

do a video !!!

[@timohagedoorn9947]

But you still not going faster?

[@nikitis13]

Is there any way of removing the speed limiter on these 350cc bikes? I think many owners aren't no much chasing the acceleration from 0-60mph but rather prefer having their bikes cruise on freeways with a higher speed ability.

[@nikitis13]

No it's a speed governor/limiter, the 350's are deliberately restricted to a max speed of 122km'/h from memory. @@judythomas2939

[@jimbo4375]

You might have had an answer by now, but I believe you can swap the throttle body to the one in the Hunter which doesn't have the limiter

[@Thunder_Bear_mg]

I hope hitchcocks does a 500cc big bore kit for the 350 J platform. A 500cc big bore kit with a stage1, stage 2 and a tune could be very sweet on a hunter.

[@WillysHellToad]

Availabke in 450?

[@user-co6ww2cm9k]

how about a speed limiter delete? Why would I upgrade the engine internals when it still won't go faster than 120 km/h

[@MikeMcRoberts]

there is no speed limiter on the UK Hunters

[@Exiledk]

Filming all the details from 5 metres away was really helpful.......

[@TheGarrydn1]

Great video, really informative, just bought the camshaft and can't wait to feel the results when i get it fitted

[@rdbjr52]

Thank you for the video gentlemen. Impressive engineering. My bike is still under warranty, so I’ll have to wait on any engine mods. Terrific stuff!

[@ambrechambers7094]

Finally. I've seen this on your website but first time seeing a install! That was easy!

[@1rudrakshsharma]

J series platform is beautiful ❤

[@SkysaxonDragonslayer]

Ok - you now got more power out of the 350, but it is still limited to 75mph via the front ABS sensor giving the speed to cut off the ignition… Any solution to this?

[@peterd3215]

Take the fuse out that controls the abs???

[@1234567marks]

Once the performance cam shaft is fitted is it advisable to fit anti wheelie bars to the rear of the bike?

[@Eric4Lego]

No

[@rockintigger]

@@1234567marks Now you are extracting the wee wee 😂😂

[@1234567marks]

@@rockintigger 😂

[@philtucker1224]

Yes interesting video promotion but was mainly filmed to show mainly the two men, whereas a permanent camera above the cylinder head showing how the cam is removed and replaced is what enthusiast actually need. Perhaps Hitchcock would consider re- filming this aspect.

[@chriswatts6161]

The real question is how much difference does it make to speed and torque?

[@philtucker1224]

A higher-lift cam normally improves breathing at the higher end of the Rev range. (Doesn’t normally help low end performance).

[@mickstafford456]

There's a dyno chart on the parts list, on their website. Camshaft, decat pipe, standard silencer, and open air filter plate (with standard filter), It goes from about 14BHP, at the wheel, to 20BHP, at the wheel. Looks like a decent upgrade to me. As far as I know, and I'm not an expert, the J series engines are speed limited by the ECU. Which suggest that you won't improve the top speed without doing some fettling there.

[@jeremyatkinson4976]

@@mickstafford456 They suggested a one tooth bigger engine sprocket.......

[@mickstafford456]

@@jeremyatkinson4976 That won't change the HP, it will just allow you to cruise at slightly lower engine revs for a given speed. I went one tooth up on my front sprocket on my GT, and dropped about 500 revs at an indicated 60mph in 6th.

[@jeremyatkinson4976]

@@mickstafford456 When used in conjunction with the engine mods it will be faster as the more powerful engine will now pull the higher gearing.

[@ralphrotten6912]

Thanks for the video and the cam! Heard many comments about the improvement with this cam, but few details. So I'll add mine. Installed the cam along with cat delete, Fuel X Lite and 16 tooth front sprocket and DNA filter. The bike is much more responsive, more drivable, maintains highway speeds (65mph) without a struggle. I feel the all around driveability is the most noticed. The bike just responds better to throttle input. Is it faster? Not much really. The bike was always fun, but now it is a blast to ride. Worth the price of the mods? I think it is. The bike is now what it should have been from the factory. Remember, it's still a 350 with 20 hp at the rear wheel. You want to go fast faster fastest, get a different bike.

[@Martinus45A]

Thx for the additional info👍🏻So you kept the original exhaust ?

[@ralphrotten6912]

Kept the original silencer but deleted the catalytic converter with what others call a "bend tube". Just a straight thru pipe that replaces the catalytic converter.

[@surlyjerk8031]

I installed the decat pipe, DNA air filter, and fuel x lite from Hitchcock's. I'm going on week 2 of the upgrades and notice a bit of a boost on inclines to the point that I don't have to downshift to fourth gear anymore. The bike is able to hold fifth and actually accelerate uphill. Now granted, I ride my 350 like I stole it. I did these "upgrades" to hopefully have it run cooler and increase longevity...don't care about power on this bike at the end of the day; that's why I have my Kawi Z!!!Haven't measured mpg as I figured it would take a few fill ups before the computer system worked out the new bits. BTW, Hitchcock's has been awesome. I've received my orders usually in three days to Kentucky, and their prices are usually more inexpensive than American shops even with shipping.

[@mikeburton7077]

Why no torque values , good video

[@pauld7827]

For people who have limited ability (I've swapped the air intake and filter for the DNA option. I've de-catted/de-collector box after 2 attempts but feel this is as far as I want to go myself. Do you offer a service to undertake this work and if so, how much would it cost. What sort of power increase can we expect? The mod's I've done doesn't really seem to add any power, it just sounds much better.... Cracking the ECU is the real answer to releasing the potential power of this cracking engine.

[@HitchcocksMotorcycles]

Hi Paul, our workshop is dedicated to development use only and we do not offer workshop services for customer bikes. However, we expect a dealer would book out approx. 2 hours of workshop time to change the cam. We list a dyno graph against the cam on our website, if you take a look at the link below you can see this: accessories.hitchcocksmotorcycles.com/accessory-shop/cylinder-head/48439

[@buttercupbloke]

Having watched this video I’m now feeling much more confident to undertake this task. While I’m waiting for the parts to come back into stock, can you please confirm that you supply some written instructions that include the torque settings of the items involved?

[@andrewoh1663]

Thanks! Great addition to the J engine. Do you have an engine test graph comparison with the standard version?

[@HitchcocksMotorcycles]

Hello, yes we have this graph shown on our website with the camshaft, please see the following link: accessories.hitchcocksmotorcycles.com/accessory-shop/cylinder-head/48439

[@Wowlife603]

They have big bore kit as well for the hunter and adding this camshaft to that is possible or is it necessary

[@ronaldrose6885]

Nice!!!! You just got two more customers!!!!

[@bensal07]

The video I've been waiting for! Cheers!

[@robgerety]

So you are reusing the bearings cam shaft bearings? Do you check the clearances somehow (plastigauge?) to be sure the bearing clearances are within spec?

[@EastboundDwn]

What kind of oil can is that? Very neat.

[@AlbertDongler]

Nice job! Thanks for putting this together

[@Svendus]

❤ I wonder how much you gain 5hk❓and do you have to to remap the fuel injection ❓

[@christianschellbruck9788]

does non of the bolts need any sort of locktite or other measures to secure them? Or maybe clean it from oil when tightening?

[@johnmalone5608]

Thanks for a great video .

[@ironspur2000]

Does this affect the motor life expectancy and does the fuel injector need to be changed as well?

[@philpeacock7803]

Cheers for demo. Quick question, will a classic reborn with 500 miles on clock be run in enough to be ok with fitting the kent cam?

[@IndianBulletInLondon]

You guys made it all look so easy.

[@kevinmurtagh3434]

Wonder do they sell or rent the tool for tdc

[@IndianBulletInLondon]

@@kevinmurtagh3434 i don't think they rent the tools. I guess those are pretty standard tools for motorbike related stuff.

[@billoakes4475]

I am a big fan of the meteor 350. Top speed says meteor will do 75mph stock. How much more performance can I anticipate doing the upgrades you are doing in your video. I'm in the US and will be traveling on the interstate. Really enjoy your videos.

[@timparish172]

Top speed is limited by a speed sensor based on the rear ABS ring, so no engine mod will effect the top speed. The new cam does decrease the time it takes to get there considerably and imprives overall response!

[@HitchcocksMotorcycles]

Hello, you can see the dyno graph listed on our website against the camshaft. Please see the link below: accessories.hitchcocksmotorcycles.com/accessory-shop/cylinder-head/48439

[@markanthonypetra]

@@timparish172 Is there any way to disable the speed sensor?......If I had one I would do the cam swap and a Mikuni flat slide carb and ABS delete......get rid of all the Euro 5 nonsense.....is this possible?

[@timparish172]

@@markanthonypetra Sorry, I have no idea, if you disabled the speed sensor you probably get a ABS fault flagged up and the ecu on this model is attached to the efi unit, so I think it would be a complicated and, in my opinion, unnecessary change. The bike is fine as it is, if you wanted a faster bike then the Classic 350 probably isn’t for you. I would also have thought that without the abs it is unlikely that it would get through an MOT, or overseas equivalent.

[@markanthonypetra]

@@timparish172 I'm in the states.......cam,carb, build my own exhaust, abs delete....never mind, just seen the release of the Triumph Speed 400.....looks sweet!

[@chilchil1584]

When will the classic 350 unlock speed?

[@sellignomod83]

Wondering what kid of gasket seal you would put on the head cover?

[@andrewhill4986]

Excellent video ! -CNIB

[@OlllOHD]

I have just bought the 2021 classic reborn 350 with only 1000 km on its ODO and I immediately feel the need of a sixth gear riding it on above 70 KMPH. I feel that there is enough power. It is just that it requires an extra gear for easy cruising at 80 - 100 KMPH. Can you please talk about this and perhaps there is a solution?

[@patrickobrien2068]

Hi, I tried this at home and think I made a mess of it. I'll try again. The chain came off the sprocket on me, so I think the timing is off and the bike wont start. When I try again and lock the cam, should both valves be closed?

[@alexanderwooldridgesmith6629]

Hi Tony, how you doing? Nice little bit of performance upgrade. Makes the 350 much more desirable.

[@sneekylinux]

Great video guys and yes a cam change is always an easy job on a single (especially a 2 valve head) just a pity it is out of stock at the moment

[@wozza59]

I see there’s a company in Thailand that has produced not only a 410cc big bore kit for the J series engine, but also a 500cc kit as well.

[@meharsamba]

Don’t you have anything to modify gear ratio so the bullet can do 100kmph at low rpm ?

[@ricardopatto4580]

Wow! Nice job! Do you shipp for Brazil? What’s the increase in the top speed? I’m suffering a little over the hispeed roads here in my country

[@muratdegirmenci8137]

Hi… Is it true that software is installed for maximum speed in Brazil? What is your top speed?

[@gearbox3773]

Hello. What about the speed limiter? I was in the highway, Meteor 350, speed reached 117km/h. Same gas opening, few seconds Iater I heard the rpm reducing and speed back to 115.

[@kennethdavis1732]

did i miss some thing! does not say how much power this mod makes

[@HitchcocksMotorcycles]

Hello, the dyno graph is displayed against the camshaft on our website, please see the link below: accessories.hitchcocksmotorcycles.com/accessory-shop/cylinder-head/48439

[@PraveenShukla-f8i]

Can we have a similar series around UCE engines please ?

[@eb2291]

When is this thing reaching India

[@jonoxford6447]

Well done Hitchcocks

[@bobbyblueace]

I'm really surprised that people are disappointed with the performance of the J series engine. It's of a rudimentary air cooled, 2 valve, long stroke single. What did you expect? The ton?

[@andersbarfodsvaneskolan9378]

I am realistic , but take a long stroke air-cooled twin like a 1970 triumph bonneville.. 649cc with a bore /stroke ratio of 0.87.. that made 50hp with a 9:1 compression ratio... 20.2hp is a little low.. 24hp would be better and enfield need to make their bikes lighter... The new triumph speed 400 with a liquid cooled 398cc single cylinder (39.5 hp) and 13 liter tank has a weight of 170kg wet... THe Hunter is close to 181kg wet.. The J series engine are great and the gearbox superb.. But to stay competive they need just a small boost of power and shave of weight..

[@stevetaylor9265]

It would be nice if it was close to my 1987 yammie 350

[@user-rf9me7xm1w]

@@andersbarfodsvaneskolan9378My MT 03 is only 321 cc, produces 42 bhp and only weighs 166 kg. It’s a bit pointy and plastic but it’s great fun to ride. Forgot to say, it’ll also touch 100 mph err, so I’m told.

[@christianschellbruck9788]

@@andersbarfodsvaneskolan9378 Yes, but the triumph you mentioned is not looking like a really classic retro. The liquid cooling system dont suit the retro image. You want good looking retro? Buy RE. You want good performance buy triumph or any other bike. btw. my old Suzuki DRZ already had 40 hp out of 400cc so the triumph speed 400 is nothing special.

[@1234567marks]

Once the performance cam shaft is fitted is it advisable to fit anti wheelie bars to the rear of the bike?

[@Eric4Lego]

No

[@caahacky]

Is the bike speed limited by the engine management firmware or not?

[@lauriebloggs8391]

I've often wondered that...even in standard tune, you'd expect "20"? bhp to do a little better?

[@user-co6ww2cm9k]

yes it absolutely is. You won't get it above 125km/hr unless you find a way to defeat it.

[@lauriebloggs8391]

@@user-co6ww2cm9k .......and that is? I suppose if it was just a matter of disconnecting something, we'd have heard a lot more about it?

[@paulsnify]

So how much extra performance does this achieve at what cost ? I there a big bore kit?

[@chrisstokley7687]

it seemed fast enough already! wouldnt this new cam take away gas mileage?

[@MudaholicJR]

Wow great vid, so easy to follow. /S

[@JussiL-k1m]

Hi. would you have a 7/16-26 nut for my older bullet 500 back brake anchor thing?

[@kayreke-kb5hc4kl5r]

День добрый..какой эфект даёт замена разпределительного вала газораспределения..?

[@murrayhyde4902]

i ride a newish 2022 RE Scram , with the Himalayan 411 engine. I believe you guys had a higher performance cam for the older Himalayan. Do you have a performance cam for the 2022 engine? does it provide a similar benefit to the engine as the above tutorial ? thanks in advance. Murray from Oz

[@HitchcocksMotorcycles]

Hello, yes the Himalayan cam is the same fitment for the Scram models. We offer two types of cam for the 411cc engine and these can be seen on the link below: accessories.hitchcocksmotorcycles.com/Royal-Enfield-Scram-Accessories?keyword=cam+perfor

[@velocettektt]

On the subject of a speed limiter, a casual search reveals that the Meteor is equipped with one but they were not fitted to the Classic 350. Can anyone confirm or dispute?

[@richardcrighton8079]

limiter on my classic for sure

[@pavlemarina]

it's like watching an open heart surgery on your close friend, this was INTENSE

[@hemantv.5409]

How much power will increase after this conversation...?

[@TR5T]

Will you ever do the 650?

[@billmillar8148]

great video ,

[@chrisparkins1484]

Hi, greetings from Thailand, just a quick question, what are the tappet clearances for this engine (I have a eteor 350)

[@tarragonadreamin]

Inlet valve 0,08 - Exhaust valve 0,18

[@hemantv.5409]

Does it Possible to increase the bhp and torq of Interceptor-650

[@jackcycling4403]

Great video Thank you. Would have been nice to have multiple views / angles while the work was being performed to better see what was being done.

[@terrybrazier1869]

Having read that the top speed can not be altered, and like most parts for Motorcycles today are very expensive, it seems to me you are going to spend a lot to achieve very little, If you can do away with the speed limiter, it may be better to produce a bigger 500 cc piston / barrel conversion.

[@icedidi]

don't get the logic myself - if you want performance don't by a bike with 15hp.... You can't blame Hitchcocks, they will make money from RE owners shoving cash in their hands to supply DNA kits and cams all day long.

[@christianschellbruck9788]

@@icedidi With a few hundred Dollars you can get 20% more Power. Their are several other rides who spend a lot of money on a acropovic exhaust to get almost non performance increase... And of course the small 350cc bike is not ment to go fast, but maybe you just want it to be a little faster for saver overtaking?

[@robducharme7901]

Purchased the expensive version of your crank locking tool. Just finished installing the performance cam and the longest part of the job was filing the crank locking tool until it would actually fit. Disappointing purchase. Should have purchased your cheaper version, I guess. Anyway, happy with the performance cam!

[@gautamsaharan2397]

Can we do the same with Continental GT 535cc

[@craigwilson8228]

If you want a volunteer bike to do a re shoot 😊 how much would you charge to fit to my 350 classic 🤔

[@Foucaribou]

Hi, how much it’s increase the max speed ?

[@agoodlife2]

What size are bolts?

[@bobawatsit]

what are your cam specs and are you running the cam ad/ret ...ta

[@peterd3215]

Will these come back in stock?

[@matomaukka]

Thank you for the video. Subscribed and liked.

[@bobman7881]

Their dyno curves show a respectable gain I would like to see a third curve showing the gains with all the modifications except the new cam. How much does the new cam add is my point I’m impressed with Hitchcock and this is in no way meant to imply the cam isn’t effective Thanks

[@silverback3926]

Does anyone remember what the baseline jet settings were on the carb conversion kit for the classic 500 C5. I think it was 185 main jet and 25 pilot jet I'm just trying to confirm

[@emiliobr100]

Top speed ?

[@flatcapcaferacer]

Nicely done!

[@oliveirasegantine3879]

Infelizmente no Brasil não tem nenhuma oficina que saiba trabalhar com esse motor. Então vejo vídeos internacionais para aprender. Porém não sei inglês, aí assisto uma 5x para entender.

[@jyotiprakashnanda5653]

Or you do not have to upgrade these and still enjoy that beauty , the manufacturer put these for a reason right ?

[@wellingtonchagas9399]

Olá meu nome é Wellington sou do Brasil fiquei interessado nos seus trabalhos pois comprei uma moto Igual essa recentemente eu gostaria de montar a potência dela porém não falo inglês, o que o senhor recondabo que faco na minha mito ,por favor, obrigado.

[@GrampsD63]

Are these back in stock now?

[@HitchcocksMotorcycles]

These are due back in stock in July (we have added the video now to help owners who already have the cam).

[@GrampsD63]

@@HitchcocksMotorcycles Great Thanks. Can't wait to give it a whirl

​@@GrampsD63as always tell us how it turns out 😊

[@1digitalwatcher697]

7:37 cool I wounder what top end speed it does.

[@ClaudioAGuolo]

camshaft resting on an aluminum track, a small failure in the lubrication system and you will need a new engine. Everything done to work out.

[@darrylredmill4376]

Great idea but as many have commented, not much use as a tutorial video. Alot of the important stages filmed from end of the bench with no clear picture

[@jayraut]

How about a test ride

[@johnk7814]

Nice video guy's, how about doing one on the 650 thats something I would like to do to mine.😊

[@staffordvideoproductions5788]

They went to the extra step of adding a Camera slider to move the camera smoothly but the key lighting was very poor. Too bad for us.

[@TheAverageJoeBro]

Anyone else curious what he’s torquing to? It’s a cool vid but hardly a follow along.

[@speedfinder1]

I'm sorry to say, this is of little help as you have done a great job of hiding what you were supposed to be showing. I'm an experienced mechanic and I couldn't see half of what I'd need to know to do the job just of one video. Sorry to say, you need to do this again with the camera actually pointing at the work process.

[@EdgeMasterPro]

I am sorry to say but given the EFI air and exhaust is probably not going to give any additional power, I rather watch a DYNO test pre and post crank shaft replacement on a stock bike first.

[@ns9638]

"We are just going to take out this bolt without touching that one." Which bolts are you talking about? Your not showing us! 😢

[@artiecisneros4691]

Thank you, I'm still hoping someone designs real forward controls for the Meteor 350.

[@user-co6ww2cm9k]

any further forward and they will be on the front wheel 😂

[@artiecisneros4691]

@@user-co6ww2cm9k 5 inches would be sufficient and using a different brake pedal that curves back like on the Triumph Speedmaster.

[@user-co6ww2cm9k]

@@artiecisneros4691 5 inches!? I was joking but you really are nuts

[@artiecisneros4691]

@@user-co6ww2cm9k Lol, I guess I am. People said the same thing with my 1990 1100 Virago and Rob North made some forward controls for it that were wonderful. That was in 1990 but now he is just too busy since he always works by himself and always has loads of work. I measured and 5 inches would be perfect.

[@roblemon6784]

The camera just shows a picture of a man's gloves, it would b nice to see what he is actually doing. It would be useful to know the size of the fasteners at each stage. It would be nice to know the torque settings. The engine top speed of the Meteor is limited by the ECU which is part of the throttle body, so this won't improve it. The only solution is to replace it with a throttle body from the Hunter which isn't speed limited. These cost £222 on ebay.