Restoring a Vintage Motorcycle | 1961 ROYAL ENFIELD BULLET 350 | Full Restoration | British Made

#royalenfield #1961royalenfield
Welcome to the ultimate video guide to restoring a vintage motorcycle - with the classic 1961 Royal Enfield Bullet 350.
In this series I focus on the iconic English made 1961 Royal Enfield Redditch made 350 Bullet.
This video is a summary of what you can expect to see over the coming weeks and months when restoring a 1961 Royal Enfield Bullet 350. I look forward to helping as many enthusiasts as I can.
Discovered in a barn rusting away, this Royal Enfield Bullet was rescued just in time. Through sheer frustration at so many 'over-my-head' explanations on how it should be done, I decided to produce a complete technical guide to all the processes required to restore a complete Royal Enfield.
90% of all the parts were painstakingly repaired, from the Smiths clock, the tank, bakelite switches, respraying and upholstery. I also cover the 6 volt challenges and the good and bad of LED lights on a vintage motorcycle.
Yes if you are thinking about restoring an English / British made vintage motorbike then you just lucked out! It doesn’t really matter what model or brand you choose, you will learn each step on how to organise your workshop, assemble the parts and most importantly…how to setup and tune the engine and the Amal carburettor.
Every week a new video will be uploaded covering a specific topic of restoration so PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL THEN LOOK AT THE TOP RIGHT OF YOUR BROWSER PAGE FOR A LITTLE 'BELL' ICON, CLICK TO BE NOTIFIED WHEN A NEW VIDEO IS PUBLISHED.

[@PaulsMessages]

The amount of labor that is love you invest in this project is priceless. I have restored 3 Royal Enfield motorcycles & owned 8 old models. I have never seen such a level of experience. You have earned a subscriber.

[@MyRestoration1]

That’s very kind Paul! Thank you

[@cmyadav1073]

Old royal enfield are not only motorcycle they r emotion ,love from india

[@MyRestoration1]

Thanks Cm 👍

[@mehaboobkhalandar2552]

I'm a vintage motorcycles fan but you're a vintage god, I'm just dumbstruck and became fan for your amazing work.

[@PramodKumar-wh9hj]

One of the best motorcycle

[@SasiKumar-pz4zk]

My dad have a 1961 model bullet but not like this model and really smooth working.Old things are always Gold❤❤👌.Good work!👏👏😍

[@MyRestoration1]

Thank you Kiran!

[@MyRestoration1]

Thank you for all the views and feedback. Amazing response. Keep it coming. I have a lot of videos to put out and this is motivating me!

[@spiritofe629]

This is some kind of dark magic 🤯

[@nikolajskrabelj4503]

Young boy good job.

[@rhsjye]

awesome restoration.

[@markalton2809]

I had a '61 350 Bullet back in the late '70s. One of the best bikes I ever owned.

[@pvharidasan8745]

Super bullet 👍

[@yogarajshanmugan2290]

Damn..That thumping exhaust note at the end!🔥🔥🔥

[@davegills3556]

Very conscientious restoration. I rescued a 1998 Bullet but it was much easier. The sound and feeling of riding an old British thumper is amazing.

[@MyRestoration1]

Thanks Dave, yes it’s my favourite bike out of all my more sophisticated and expensive bikes so that tells you!

[@josemiguelfreirerios8891]

Congratulations, wonderful job, gone to the 60's, like a gun, ready to ride Best Regards, from Chile, I got my Royal Enfield Meteor 350, 2022, nice and my partner

[@inkygranville5906]

Proud of you Rob!!!!

[@MyRestoration1]

Thank you Mum!

[@thomasmatta7188]

beautiful motorcycle outstanding restoration 💎💎💎💎💎💎💎🤔

[@MyRestoration1]

Many thanks Thomas! 🙏

[@thomasmatta7188]

@@MyRestoration1 talent is in your hands my friend🤫

[@onlyfacts7570]

I got my first vintage royal Enfield 350,1986 last year on this same day and celebrating our togetherness of a year. I got my dream bike and now planning to restore it

[@yesh9019]

Wow! Fantastic job

[@MyRestoration1]

Dankie ou Zuit Afrika! 🤘

[@davelester8332]

It sounds a lot better then the new ones

[@mrkhokhar4895]

And beautiful superb compression

[@paulnambi9931]

I can see nothing you replaced . Everything is restored now this is what we call a restoration. I won a 1974 Enfield b type bullet it's really heart filled watch this

[@MyRestoration1]

Thanks Paul. Many more good stuff to come! 🙏

[@willieckaslike]

Firstly, my compliments on an excellent restoration. Also so nice to see that in addition to your technical skills, you have the other two essentials for working on British motorcycles: namely, 'a whole lot of patience, & a sense of humour. Thank you for sharing this.

[@MyRestoration1]

Haha indeed. Many thanks Williekaslike! 🙏

[@simonwakeling1282]

Quite brilliant! Thank you!

[@sayeedbinnoman3476]

Check the engine tappets once, the ticking noise shall go away as well. Anyway, what you've done is simply a work of art there.

[@RajKumar-rs6nj]

The restoration you have done is priceless...lots of happiness to see such a great work.

[@thorsten3558]

nice restoration video and beautiful Bullet 350 "wonderful"

[@moulalihumbigiri5466]

Good job sir

[@MyRestoration1]

Thank you sir 🙏

[@TotalySidYT]

I have recently come to India and have been the biggest fan of Royal Enfields, and especially the older ones, this video really gave me a smile :)

[@MyRestoration1]

Yes I agree TotalySid. I took it out for a ride yesterday on the windy small English roads. Big smile. She purrrs! 👍

[@sunilkholkumbe7342]

Yes, you deserve an Oscar Sir ! 💓

[@MyRestoration1]

Thank you Sunil!

[@ajaychoudhary9817]

this version of the bullet looks so much better

[@MyRestoration1]

Thanks Ajay. I like it! 🙏

[@amargopnar9636]

Great video sir

[@MyRestoration1]

Thank you kindly Amar 🙏

[@yogarajshanmugan2290]

That's a real nice restoration there!

[@johnharris7353]

That's fantastic.! Almost a miracle! I couldn't do it. I could help you though. Just give me one small piece at a time! That's all I could do.

[@timsatch9198]

Absolutely brilliant. Well done. I had a late 50s Bullet pass through my hands back in the mid 70s but I was young and stupid and chasing bigger stuff, so sold it on. Now downsized to a 350 Meteor. Iroic. Really entertaining video, thank you.

[@jeanjeudi1111]

I'm impressed with your excellent workmanship and caring attention to every detail. Wonderful to see this '62 returned to its original beauty.

[@MyRestoration1]

Many thanks JeanJeudi1111 🙏

[@MotoTvWoodsFarm]

nice to video, it give others confidence who maybe doing the for the first time

[@paulhoughtonhhoughton9188]

BRILLIANT JOB, SOUNDS GREAT ASWELL.

[@MyRestoration1]

Thanks Paul!

[@CrybabyArtist]

Finally a restoration that I"m NOT pissed off about after I watch it! I get so sick of these complete tear downs, where they strip the paint and old chrome, do some sanding, fill me with hope because they've made a great start, and then they put new paint over all the pitted metal they've failed to sand out or even fill and sand. And then have the gall to paint that stupid aluminum paint over the chrome or engine parts that would have been so easy to buff to a brilliant honest metal sheen. Thank you!

[@MyRestoration1]

Oh that’s funny 😆. You forgot to mention the mud covered rust buckets that look like they just found them..oh well I am glad you found a KZbin restoration‘sanctuary’. You sound fairly hands on yourself! Thanks for the encouragement. This is an outstanding comment. Very true and funny 👍

[@CrybabyArtist]

@@MyRestoration1 I went to a museum restoration of a steam engine. Something this museum paid thousands for.. and I called the museum and asked to speak with the curator.. long story short.. They confirmed they put it together wrong, called them back after visiting again, and the answer was Yes you are correct but it costs too much for us to change it... he he he This is a steam engine that couldn't possibly work.. in a museum thats supposed to teach how things are done

[@MyRestoration1]

@@CrybabyArtist​​⁠that’s mad..what is the point as you say..I’ll live in my uneconomical world and restore till they are back the way the designer intended..

[@paulopinheiro3729]

Amazing work. Inspirational. Restoring old beauties like this is just priceless. Well done ..

[@MyRestoration1]

Thank you my dear friend. Glad to share

[@abhi8967]

The most beautiful RE bullet model ever… ♥️

[@MyRestoration1]

Thanks buddy! 🙏

[@mithunkuriakose1052]

What a treat to watch😍

[@MyRestoration1]

Thank you. Very kind 🙏

[@roberymcgoff1904]

Your a lifesaver. Just picked up a 1999 Bullet. Never did one before. Triumph T120 are my thing. You do some amazing work my friend. RMM

[@MyRestoration1]

Thank you Robery. Keep notifications on as I release separate videos which cover the different items to restore. Enjoy!

[@andrewslagle1974]

You did a spot on job with the bike !

[@devalomate5477]

what a great restoration .. we Indians love royal Enfield

[@MyRestoration1]

Thank you Deva! 🙏

[@pkalsi656]

An enthusiast Therapy. Great job. Love the dedication.

[@MyRestoration1]

Thank you P Kalsi!

[@uttambiswas6369]

Very good job.

[@MattyMumford]

Sweet result for your labours!

[@MyRestoration1]

Cheers 👍

[@georgebrown6540]

Brilliant restoration, thanks for sharing.

[@shaneingram2389]

Fantastic Mate, great job.👍

[@baer1204]

Wow Cool TOP !!!!!!!!!! nice Bike !!!!!! Top Job

[@Plentisaki]

A beautiful bike beautifully restored. Me and Enfield (my 2015 Bullet Classic) loved watching your restoration.

[@MyRestoration1]

Ah thanks Plentisaki! 🙏

[@Bubbles-wu9kj]

Wow you put your love and care into this bike which led to this restoration. I actually fell asleep halfway because how pleasant the video was and how soothing. Thank you.

[@MyRestoration1]

That’s funny. Thanks for waking up and writing to me 😂

[@debojeetdash7264]

Great 👍 restoration .....can you please restore a 1982 royal Enfield bullet 350

[@markjulianoriginalhooli2217]

Pretty groovy 👍 Shout out to my brothers and sisters across the pond 🇺🇲🇬🇧

[@MyRestoration1]

Cheers Mark! 👌

[@Electronics70]

Sir Superb

[@MyRestoration1]

Thankyou 🙏

[@keepthumping5069]

Great work.. kudos guys 👍🏻💪🏻

[@rayapudiavinash97]

It's a highly risk of work So please upload this type of vedeos sir 👍😊

[@MyRestoration1]

Thank you for your kind words 👍

[@Surreyblinds]

Fantastic to see the level of detail you went to and tips like using grease instead of oil. I bought a 1962 Clipper 350 at action lest year and have started stripping her down and it’s great to see what can be done. Inspirational

[@MyRestoration1]

That’s brilliant! It’s so worth doing. They are so gentle but torquey to ride. Look at my 22 tooth front sprocket conversion. Trust me.. Go for it..you bought it for a reason. No excuse in the world should stop you..oh and share like I’ve done!

[@ZygmuntKiliszewski]

This restoration is excellently carried out and presented. Royal Enfield still inspires admiration today. This is one of the best renovations published on the internet! I have a lot of affection for this brand. Similar to the Polish motorcycle brand "JUNAK". Similarly, they talk to us with this specific sound of a single-cylinder four-stroke engine. The sentiment for both remains unchanged. Congratulations and best regards!

[@MyRestoration1]

Thank you Zygmunt. That’s very nice comments! I looked up the Junak. Gosh the old ones look very similar to the RE! Good bikes?

[@ZygmuntKiliszewski]

@@MyRestoration1 Excellent both motorcycle 😀.

[@ngoctrinhvan4014]

Nice. Bro

[@ribbeldhason4337]

As an Indian American watching this brings back great memories of early life in Bangalore, India.Aweso.e restoration.

[@mannusingh1115]

I though Bangaloreans are crazy for RX100

[@birendrapadhy4286]

how nice restoration bro .i love bullet motorcycle

[@MyRestoration1]

Many thanks Birendra 🙏

[@birendrapadhy4286]

hai bro where the place r u restoration ? what the cost for reinvotion ?

[@birendrapadhy4286]

realy i like this restoration process

[@MyRestoration1]

@@birendrapadhy4286 this was done in the U.K. cost depends on the state of your bike and what you want us to do to it. But you are in India no?

[@birendrapadhy4286]

@@MyRestoration1 o.k.

[@ayanchalk]

Lovely work, simply outstanding!

[@MyRestoration1]

Thank you very much. Very encouraging to hear! 🙏

[@jayanthv6346]

Your restoration is in next level 😊

[@MyRestoration1]

Thank you Jayanth 👍

[@ravikumarrajurachakonda5619]

Fantastic video sir.👌🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻. This is really complete restoration.

[@MyRestoration1]

Thank you Ravi! 🙏

[@travelerchennai3684]

I used more than 15years I love old bull..thanks for restored...

[@MyRestoration1]

Pleasure 👍

[@orpat007]

Dear Sir, I cannot tell you how happy I am to have stumbled upon your channel and video. I have inherited my Dad's, 1956 Royal Enfield 350 cc, Made in England, motorcycle. It has been in disuse and I was looking to restore it. So, looking forward to going through each of your videos and restoring my father's bike. Again, thanks a lot! Warm Regards, Sangram Pune, India.

[@MyRestoration1]

Hey Orpat007 glad I could help. You’ll notice the various ‘in detail’ videos related the this summary video which should help get the job done 👍

[@davidjackson7715]

Well done ,it looks and sounds great

[@prakashkumar-dz1qb]

Great work

[@MyRestoration1]

Thank you

[@luismoreno6659]

wow!!! Magnífico trabajo!!!!

[@nickjames205]

What an amazing job you did. Love that gauge!

[@MyRestoration1]

Don’t you love the way it jumps! 🤦‍♂️ Thanks for your message

[@muralithasanmoorthy3832]

Awesome work 👍👌

[@TheKishoreravi]

Excellent work

[@TheKishoreravi]

I subscribed this channel and watched the video.

[@sreethampan]

Excellent restoration , thank you.

[@MyRestoration1]

My pleasure. Plenty more detail videos coming up in this series. 🙌

[@antoineteixeira6721]

Tankyu. 👍🏍️ Very 😍👍 Nayce. Good

[@MyRestoration1]

Pleasure Antoine 🙏

[@roamfreefilms]

Amazing work and thank you for that little bit of encouragement at the end. I’d love to learn more from watching your videos.

[@MyRestoration1]

Thank you very much. I am encouraged! 🙏

[@philmuskett265]

Top notch job, mate. You should be well proud of yourself.

[@MyRestoration1]

Thanks Phil! 🙏

[@farhadkhalidahmed834]

Wonderfull Restoration 👍 I am from India 🇮🇳 I have A 1971 Model Royal Enfield Bullet 350 B1

[@MyRestoration1]

Many thanks Farhad. Lovely bike the B1 👍

[@farhadkhalidahmed834]

@@MyRestoration1 Welcome. Ya it's my Grand father's Bike is very Lovely

[@sheringeorgethomas2078]

Awesome workshop and good work😘😘😘

[@MyRestoration1]

Thanks Sherin!

[@fantomthewalker]

Beautiful bullet

[@MyRestoration1]

Thank you Fantom 🙏

[@2PistonRolling]

Appreciate your hard work put in to rebuild Royal Enfield. Enjoyed every second and minute of this rebuild video. I own a RE Interceptor 650 even though I am from young generation. Trust me RE has a different riding experience and that is completely different from OTHER manufacturers. Here in India RE is highest number of seller of 350 classic, GT and Interceptor and very popular with young generation. This bike are like our soul and connected.

[@MyRestoration1]

Glad you enjoyed it Biking journey!

[@williagustin3973]

cool n love it

[@davidjenkins8911]

WHAT A BEAUTY a wonderful job well done

[@MyRestoration1]

Thank you for writing in David 🙏

[@santhoshkunju8362]

Super

[@MyRestoration1]

Thank you Santhosh!

[@edwardwest5035]

Lovely job.

[@MyRestoration1]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@ferdingare2599]

Amazing ✌

[@de9ux]

Absolutely beautiful job, a huge well done 👍

[@MyRestoration1]

Thanks Donald! 🙏

[@appleialan]

What a beautiful machine ❤️

[@MyRestoration1]

Thank you 🙏

[@amodsbt]

Superb work

[@MyRestoration1]

Thank you. Much appreciated

[@jairaman147]

Very detailed and informative video, Good work !

[@MyRestoration1]

Thank you! Please subscribe if you like more. There is a lot of detail videos coming soon and a VERY BIG SURPRISE NEW MOTORCYCLE PROJECT TO BE ANNOUNCED…no jokes..

[@satishasam8943]

Good job sar

[@MyRestoration1]

Thank you Satish 🙏

[@shashimenon1000]

Outstanding work. Well done indeed.

[@MyRestoration1]

Many thanks Shashi 🙏

[@lovleenkaurahuja276]

What a restoration Maestro!

[@MyRestoration1]

Thanks Lovleen! 🙏

[@ashfyahmed8079]

Osm. Excellent. Great job. I wish I could owe it. 1961 vintage bike.

[@MyRestoration1]

Thank you very much!

[@frankmarkovcijr5459]

If you want one go ahead and buy one. Pair cheap-and-cheerful easy to work on. Spared are plentiful relatively inexpensive.

[@thegorkha3217]

Amazing.....just toooo amazing.. excellent

[@MyRestoration1]

Many thanks 🙏

[@user-tb5nn1hd6e]

Good work, owner, plz keep alive,

[@MegaJyothiprakash]

Wonderful restoration, absolutely loved watching the video. Love from India.

[@MyRestoration1]

Thank you Jyothi!

[@christianpsaila5518]

Appreciate your videos and they are a joy to watch. Would love it if you could say what products you are using, for example that liquid you painted on the wheels before hitting them with the metal brush. Thank you.

[@MyRestoration1]

Thank you Christian. I think I sprayed gt85 oil before brushing but it could be anything really. Just make sure the brush you use is brass!

[@moulalihumbigiri5466]

I am also riding my Royal Enfield

[@JITENDERRAOSAHAB]

this is the one of kind workmanship and dedication to work 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@MyRestoration1]

Thank you Jitender 🙏