Part 3 - Do Meteor & Hunter Tanks fit on a Royal Enfield Classic 350 Reborn?

Trying out Meteor & Hunter Tanks on a Reborn, will they fit?? Thanks for watching and please subscribe if you'd like to see it through to the end! This is a project to repair and rebuild a Royal Enfield Classic 350 from a 2022 model Stolen & Recovered machine, part of a full series of episodes.
Please also see my Meteor Build Series:
• Royal Enfield Meteor 3...
#classic350 #royalenfieldbikes #bobber #bullet #meteor350 #hunter350

[@julianheath8076]

Hello Glyn, I was fascinated by the tank try-ons, so I'm re-watching this episode. With the Meteor tank it has the perfect degree of muscularity. Nice! 😊

[@GlynOC]

Do you know, I was just thinking about those yesterday myself, I'd forgotten all about that. Yes, the Meteor tank makes it look a bit more 'big brother', maybe I should have gone with painting that instead (already started on the standard one). It's not too late to do both though.......🤪

[@banamalidash6358]

Love your creative thinking mate , continue your experiment with this lovely bike

[@GlynOC]

Thanks, will do!

[@chriserskine585]

Love doing custom bits on bikes, comprising is a must and one job always brings more with it😢

[@brian07900]

I like the hunter tank, especially if went down the army/dispatch look.

[@GlynOC]

That's the word I was looking for, despatch, thank you. It's growing on me now, might have a play with that. The good thing is it can be changed at any time and doesn't have to be set in stone right now 👍

[@stevenhole2880]

Glyn....think the meteor tank looks best.... especially if you are going to fit the whitewall tyres. Think the hunter tank may look it feel a bit weedy! Depends on what you have in mind for mudguards etc....as usual interesting watch.👍

[@GlynOC]

aaargh they're all good in their own way, I don't know what to do now, wish I'd never started messing!

[@stevenhole2880]

Just go with original then...spray it a nice different colour that would go well with the white tyres👍

[@dhruvwalecha11]

Hey! Love the idea of meteor tank on classic. Tall people like me find meteor tank more comfortable for our legs. Did u find a permanent solution to avoid dents or paint scratches? Would be great if you could put another video on it

[@GlynOC]

I forgot about trying that out, thanks for reminding me 👍 It's only a tiny amount it needs to come down, I'm sure that shaving the rubber bungs the tank slides onto would solve it

[@longjonwhite]

Hi Glyn. Great measured delivery of your speech. It takes a little getting used to, in today’s frantic world. I was trying to think who it reminded me of, then it struck me, Richard Burton! It’s high time someone made a new recording of some Dylan Thomas stuff. You may be just the man for the job!

[@GlynOC]

haha thank you. Sadly, that's just the speed my brain works at when I'm in thinking mode, which is why I enjoy making the videos, in 'real' life there just doesn't isn't time to drag things out so much 👍 Richard Burton is from Pontrhydyfen, just a few miles down the valley where the Meteor ride video was shot🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@chriserskine585]

Not taking the missus out And buying Enfield parts, you old smoothie you😅

[@GlynOC]

I'm safe for now but Christmas is coming so better look out 🙏

[@alanjones32]

I prefer the original tank at the moment , put probably it's a personal thing as I own a 350 classic but going off the past Glyn and being an observer of the way things finish up I'm sure preferences may change.

[@GlynOC]

I'm really not sure what to think now but at least it's not an urgent decision, the devil in me is prodding towards the Hunter and lower bars this morning though.... all reversible of course 👍

[@Teacher-T-Thailand]

But what I’d really like to see is the classic tank on the Meteor. Tanks🙏

[@GlynOC]

Hello! Already done, have a look at the Part 17 episode in my Meteor playlist on my channel :)

[@bobberdaddy]

Classic looks way better with the Meteor tank! The Meteor tank in my opinion would make a great tank for retro custom builds once the fuel pump aperture is patched up.

[@GlynOC]

It does look kind of grown up like that. The curves and profiles of these new Enfield tanks are all very nice, I really don't know what to do. Might have to be like Thunderbirds and have a whole set of tanks 😍

[@Teacher-T-Thailand]

Tanks for watching ;-)

[@PatrickTimmins]

Tank dents - I remember sticking an inner tub inside the tank of an old Yamaha FS1E when I was a kid and inflating it to pop some dents out.

[@GlynOC]

You just want to see a massive explosion video! I had an idea about pulling them out with glue sticks like I've seen videos of, but am sceptical.....

[@weemark67]

Hi Glyn, not been able to comment till home from the highlands 😅. 3 nice tanks. Classic is nicest , with its colour and written badge. Meteor is chunkier looking, but I prefer the written badge as apposed to the chrome badge. Hunter is uglier, but it’s only it’s colour, and decals. You will be changing the colour anyway, so the original tanks, would look totally different.😊 My thoughts, I think your custom build requires a different tank. Your Meteor came up fantastic, but it did suit the bike, when you tried in place. But that would be similar to the Meteor, on initial look. Just thinking here, for a difference. I am leaning towards the Hunter tank, because it’s different and would give a change of look, to the Classic. Don’t know if am making sense with that.😂 Your Meteor was black, so ? If this needs a lighter finish, but, then it might not suit. Your methodical process will win, in the end. I haven’t as yet read the comments. Great job, and already looking forward to the next episode Glyn😊 Gee there was a biker stay at the hotel in Ullapool, my car was frosted all over. He must of been frozen, but the bike was away in the Am, brave man😊 Best wishes. Mark😊😊😊.

[@GlynOC]

Hi Mark, sounds like you've had a good adventure up there, home safe now? Thanks for your considered thoughts as always. You're right, the tanks all have their own personality and the Hunter is certainly the wildcard. At least I can leave that till the last minute if I need to, or even have them all ready, like Thunderbirds, and swap them about. I've got another horror of an idea up my sleeve that's just developing which will throw it up in the air again. It's just getting cold down here so must be brutal up there, you're all made of strong stuff I reckon 👍 cheers, Glyn

[@weemark67]

@@GlynOC wildcard, good word, I guess. I can never get my thoughts/ ideas into words…..lol. I had to scrape the windows of Miley, and it was facing the late am sun. Freezing fog, and low sun, in areas, took a different route home, with road closures…..lol. The views from the ferry, Ullapool to Stornaway are stunning, it was bitterly cold, but clear skies. There was members of the Scottish widow sons, telling me stories and giving me some of their knowledge, on riding. I had double booked 1st night in Ullapool, so, was able give 2 of them the spare room. Hopefully, go up next month, see the gorgeously lit up, creel Christmas tree. See Calum and Michele play (The Johnny Cash Duo ) or the Sunday jam session in the Arch Inn, you would enjoy that!! Best wishes as normal Mark. Oh have you seen Droneon29 channel from France

[@GlynOC]

Thanks Mark, sounds like you've got a great season planned. I must devote more time to adventures next year, always chasing my tail otherwise! I think I have seen Droneon29 but I will check in case I've missed it, thanks for the tip!

[@stevenwilson690]

Hi Glyn Steve here,I think Ive made my mind up about the Enfield model Im going for! Its going to be a 350 Meteor, the one with the matt black exhaust.For the simple reason Ive spent more time polishing bikes than riding them,could you tell me witch model I want (it will not be new) Thanks for your help Steve.

[@GlynOC]

Hey Steve, that sounds great. The model you're looking for is the Fireball and mostly comes in Red and Yellow, though they have a Satin Green too which is more recent. You can always change the tank to a colour you prefer later (the mudguards and side panels are black on both). Hope you find a bike ready for spring (if that's your next season!)

[@stevenwilson690]

Hi Glyn Thank you for that info, I will keep you informed on progress.Steve.

[@KrishnaYadav-br3dr]

Same experiment with hunter 350 could be more engaging look

[@GlynOC]

Yes, that'd be interesting. Thanks for watching 👍

[@KrishnaYadav-br3dr]

@@GlynOC Thanks for creating such a interesting video and hope for more like this

[@HunterVlog350cc]

check out the tank of janus halycon motorcycle totally retro 1920s style

[@GlynOC]

I just had a look at those, fantastic. I love the skinny frame tubes and tank 👍

[@HunterVlog350cc]

@@GlynOC yes it cannot get more retro than those, amazing

[@GlynOC]

Bugger, I'm going to google pipe benders!

[@paragpawar7538]

can we fit meteor tank & headlight on hunter.

[@GlynOC]

Hello 👋 I think it would be possible with just a couple of small brands added and just maybe a slightly higher handlebar if it hits the tank 👍

[@JoseRivas-md1cs]

Do you know if a hunter seat will fit a classic 350. If I buy the subframe?

[@GlynOC]

I think there is a person who has done it and it's not straightforward but is possible with a bit of changing of the subframe mounts, in the next video I'm trying a Bullet seat which might be interesting

[@sveinhansen8333]

hei. interesting xperiment. how would the Meteor handlebars work with the tanks ?

[@GlynOC]

I forgot to check that and I've got a set of Meteor bars here. They're wider at the bottom and wouldn't work with the Meteor tank for sure but maybe with the other two, I'll try that out. Thanks for watching, Glyn

[@ankitkhanna4292]

How many total connections are there from chassis with tank

[@GlynOC]

Hello, just the cups that hook over the rubber bungs at the front and one bolt at the rear 👍

[@ankitkhanna4292]

@@GlynOC i mean connection of pipes or wires

[@GlynOC]

@@ankitkhanna4292 aha, ok. One electric multi plug that unclips, and a quick detach fuel fitting that you squeeze and it comes off, can see in the other video I think, maybe the Meteor one in that playlist 👍

[@TheWingRider46]

Meteor tank fits on hunter??

[@GlynOC]

Couldn't swear to it, but should be possible if the bars don't hit it, but they look high enough not to

[@TheWingRider46]

And Meteor's front wheel on hunter

[@dennischapman7944]

Maybe bar riser could solve the problem😊

[@GlynOC]

That or a big hammer, if only they were bent a little more but that can always be arranged!!

[@hunterrider349]

Prefer the hunter tank, more of a stripped back look, totally different from the classic/meteor, with the meteor tank fitted just looks like a meteor

[@GlynOC]

It does look a bit tubby with the Meteor tank, but in a distinguished way. The Hunter is certainly unique, your username gives away your loyalties! Thanks for watching, Glyn 👍

[@hunterrider349]

@@GlynOC you noticed that lol, keep up the good work

[@srikanth4018]

Hey owen..how you doing ?? i have a doubt..does hunter rear mudguard fits to meteor 350..can you clarify

[@GlynOC]

I think it could fit but you'd need the long seat too, or keep the pillion seat as the actual mudguard on the Hunter is quite short. There is always a way though!

[@srikanth4018]

@@GlynOC thanks.. Worth reply😊.. Love from India

[@srikanth4018]

@@GlynOC can you make a video based on my question.. Definitely you'll get more reach..

[@GlynOC]

@@srikanth4018 I'm going to a motorcycle show on Saturday and I'll have a look at a Hunter for you ☺️

[@srikanth4018]

@@GlynOC thank you soo much.. It mean a lot.. ❤️