Part 17 - Royal Enfield Classic 350 Reborn - Fitting the Headlight, Handlebars, Controls & Levers

[@WyreForestBiker]

Loving this build Glynn, you are my go-to video to watch after coming home from work at 10 PM , a great way to unwind !! May I ask a question... Have you a background in mechanics/engineering ? Only ask as you seem fearless in tackling jobs I would hesitate taking on BUT I am very tempted to have a go at a similar project , ( most likely with a RE ) I know the current field you work in having seen your video's setting up presentations which reminded me of my past as a DJ/MC setting up sound and lighting rigs in venue's ranging from small clubs to football stadiums, so I am a quite practical person but have limited experience of working on vehicles beyond regular servicing ...Thanks Dave

[@GlynOC]

Thanks David, I hope it helped you get to sleep 🤪 I did do Engineering at college with all the practical skills that go along with that but that was 30 years ago and I never did it as a job and went straight into electronics and then into event production although those skills are super useful. Mostly it was from having a long line of bangers and dubious British Leyland motor products when I couldn't afford a proper car and they needed fiddling with all the time. The RE stuff is great because it's so cheap relatively, but modern and reliable with loads of parts available. There aren't any other bikes where you can get a new mudguard for just £30 or any of the other parts you might need, so you can afford to make a mess of something and just learn from it, then get another one. They mix and match easily too don't they. You can even put them back to standard (if you don't grind too many bits off). Thanks for watching👍

[@philpeacock7803]

Another excellent video, Glyn or should i say (Mr Enfield). I think you must be the only person who has fully stripped a reborn and rebuilt it. Knowing every little nut/bolt screw. Well done mate. What a rebuild.

[@GlynOC]

Thanks Phil, they're such good little bikes and deceptively simple looking. A lot of hard work has gone into making them look so simple I think 👍 Thanks for watching

[@Peter234100]

It’s amazing how good the quality of all the parts on the Classic are, right down to how well the threads are on all the bolts and screws. 😊 The bike is just looking better after each video instalment. Great work Glyn 😊

[@GlynOC]

It is all quite nice, proper threads everywhere and not those crappy folded over threaded metal clips that get lost or rusty and fall out. A bike to last decades for sure if looked after

[@Peter234100]

The Royal Enfield bar end mirrors from Hitchcocks are superb ! 😊

[@GlynOC]

Thanks, I'm going to go look at those👍

[@Marc.Stones]

Looking better and better, great work 👍👍👍

[@GlynOC]

Thanks Marc, great to see you enjoying your bike 👍

[@BulletBeena]

It's looking awesome already Glyn. Can't wait to see the completed bike. Those whitewall tyres look brilliant.

[@GlynOC]

Thanks 👍 Can't wait to see it done too

[@ianhughesroyalenfield]

Another brilliant episode Glyn, coming along nicely.

[@GlynOC]

Thanks Ian, hope you get a good weekend for riding👍

[@davydavidson2421]

Wonderful Glyn, really enjoyed this

[@GlynOC]

Glad you enjoyed it👍

[@MerciaMoto]

45 minutes of pure joy! The bike is coming together beautifully, this really is a labour of love. I don't know what's going on but every time I watch one of these videos I'm overcome by and urge to go into the garage and start polishing my bikes! 😆can't wait for the next instalment! Thanks Glyn 👍😃

[@GlynOC]

ahh thanks! I hope it finishes up ok. Using them is better than polishing and you do plenty of that so no worry there'. I'm not sure I'll be able to stay on top of them but the Muc-off protectant spray is very good for a quick blast over to stop corrosion, as long as you keep it off the brakes or you'll have a very exciting ride. Have a good weekend, Glyn

[@weemark67]

I love how’s it’s looking so far Glyn. That silver with that deep black powder coating looks fab. So looking forward to the next instalment. 😊

[@GlynOC]

Thanks Mark, just got to try and not ruin it now!

[@paulfoster5432]

Believe it or not Glyn, the best thing for getting off sticker goo is Mr Sheen Furniture Polish 👍 Top Video, As usual 👍 Cheers Paul

[@GlynOC]

Mr Sheen! I forgot that's the slipperiest thing known if you get it on the floor, another thing to look out for 👍 Cheers Paul👍

[@paulfoster5432]

@@GlynOC I use it on second hand DVDs, and CDs, It's absolutely great for bringing them back to new,👍 Cheers Paul

[@berryslokker8949]

Thanks for this video Glyn. Relaxing and learnfull as always. A black seat with a white stripe would be amazing (if it fits in the budget). I know you will make the 350 a unique Glyn enfield, ha, ha.

[@GlynOC]

Thank you, I've just sent the seat off for a custom cover and it's going to be nothing like the original, just to mix it up a bit. Should be back in a week or so i hope 🙏

[@davidrawlings3460]

Coming along nicely 😊

[@GlynOC]

Thank you! 😊

[@paulholmes1682]

I know I'm being childish but I do love a bit of speeded up video, it always makes me chuckle. I especially enjoy speeded up hammering, so if you could include some in a future episode I would much appreciate it 🔨 Of course the bike is looking fantastic👍

[@GlynOC]

haha I know what you mean, it has to be sped up many times before it looks fast as I'm so slow. I"ll arrange some speed hammering for an upcoming video 👍

[@paulholmes1682]

@@GlynOC Excellent👍

[@TheNorfolkThunderbolt]

Thank you for the mention in the description! The bike is looking very classy!

[@GlynOC]

Thanks Steven 👍 Have a good week

[@tweedelidee]

Becomes superb, Glyn !

[@GlynOC]

It's such a great bike, it's easy to make it look good👍

[@davericketts9101]

Have you tried WD40 to remove sticky label residue? I always find it is the best thing and most of us have it to hand. Whenever I have anything powder coated, I put sacrificial screws in all tapped holes, which stops the problem of the paint clogging the threads. Looking better with each video 👍

[@GlynOC]

Thanks Dave, I'd forgotten about WD40, I'll have to get some. That powder coat sure is tough. I think the chap did the obvious threads but those tiny ones must have slipped through. I'm so glad I didn't paint that stuff👍

[@davericketts9101]

@@GlynOC Yes, powder coat is really tough. I always do all the threads before I take it to the powder coaters. Top tip...if you are putting bolts into tapped holes that go right through, as opposed to blind holes, only put them in to the depth of thread. I made the mistake once of screwing the bolts well through the body panel and had the devil`s own job getting the bolts back out.

[@jez6208]

My classic has some condensation on the LED display. A common fault. Apparently, there is something you can remove on the bottom that let's it out. Have a look if you get the chance.

[@GlynOC]

oh no, I've got to go back in to because I want to get at the 12v accessory feed for..... something 👍

[@jez6208]

@@GlynOC 😄😄😄

[@arpitdubey2810]

Even after completely tightening the top hex nut of my bike, the handle feels crooked. When the bike runs, all the components are fine, got it checked but the handle feels crooked. This problem had come earlier also, when the hex nut was completely tightened, then it was fine. Now those nuts are not getting tightened properly, please help.

[@GlynOC]

That's really strange, might need your dealer to have a look in case somethings been missed👍

[@direktorpresident]

Whatever possessed R Enfield to name a signature motorcycle component "casquette" ? 😆

[@GlynOC]

I think it's French for 'cap' and they called it that in early marketing, to make it sound posh maybe 🤪

[@barrybautista4781]

Halcyon mirrors?. Looking good so far.

[@GlynOC]

I'll have a lookat those, thanks 👍

[@jez6208]

First one to give a like and a comment. 😂😂

[@GlynOC]

I knew it 🤪

[@JacquelineNelson-c4n]

Glyn we’re have you been I hope out of trouble. Let us now. What chanaigens your up to. Lemay. Nelson. Vancouver Washington pacific coast. U. S. A.

[@GlynOC]

New video later Lemay, if it uploads ok, it's a monster one

[@JacquelineNelson-c4n]

Hay Glyn. What might you do for a living. You have great. Order to everything. Lemay Nelson. Vancouver Washington pacific north west. U S A.

[@GlynOC]

Hi Lemay, how are you? I do live event production - sound, lighting, staging, video & design etc and it's pretty much what I've always done. Enjoyable but stressful and never enough time to do everything which is why I enjoy making videos and not rushing too much 👍