Royal Enfield 350 Classic/Hunter & 350 Meteor. DAYTONA Rev counter! The mini mule gets a new TACHO!

Review and fitting instructions for the Bespoke rev counter to the Classic 350 REborn from Hitchcock's Motorcycles. Versions for the Hunter, meteor and.
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[@ChancellorBeeHaw]

my left ear enjoyed this video

[@davidhill5540]

I only hear on the left, I thought it was a problem with my headphones, but maybe not !

[@stuartfillingham]

Obviously the microphone only records in mono left channel. Still new tech to me. Taken a week or two to get all the other levels set right ill make this a priority for the future.

[@SteveInskip]

If you put your iPhone left channel in one ear and your iPad left channel in the other one, with a bit of synchronisation it’s perfect! 🤪👍

[@MoroMagrew]

Yes! I have hearing damage in my right ear, and I had thought it had suddenly gotten worse!

[@stephenperry9425]

Yes it's mostly coming from the left channel but it's been the same on some other KZbin channels as well, a KZbin problem I think.

[@alphatango5668]

This is how a fitting video should be done! time care and attention to detail puts other channels to shame!

[@clayfarnet970]

I never look at my tachometer while riding, I listen to the motor. That said, a tacho is a must for many reasons. Thanks Stu.

[@coolbreeze-ev9ij]

Installed mine. Took a couple of hours, mainly because I stripped the self tapping screw with my Torx 20 that holds the medallion in place. Fortunately, I went back to the video and observed Stuart removing the medallion and was able to observe the thickness of the plastic. So I drilled the medallion out, little bit messy but not bad. Stuart, thanks for a well made video on the subject. My tach is installed now and believe its a great addition to the bike.

[@stevewalker1677]

WOW! I'm really liking your new style of fitting videos Stu! more personal We get to hear your thought processes and understand your personality better which brings it all to a new level. Other KZbin channels take note! This is the new gold standard!

[@SteveInskip]

Nice vid Stuart. Very thorough as usual. My dad had an old ‘50’s Lambretta 150 (in the 60’s) with automatic up-change indication. Basically when your eyeballs started vibrating it was time to change up! 😉😁

[@naveenbhat1930]

Wow Stuart, that's a perfect addition to the bike without ruining its looks, although not the easiest to install.

[@sivasankarnair2852]

I don’t own a bike yet, let alone the classic 350, but for some reason, I still enjoyed this video from start to finish. Great work, thanks!

[@Teckno77]

You always seem so calm when you work on ya bike Stu, no dropping screws or tools or swearing in frustration lol. Very different to myself 😂😂😂😄👍

[@BartNL-tx7ih]

Well done sir! Liked it and will do that on my first RE Bullet 350

[@mikesbo1]

I added one of these to my classic 350 about a year ago. It works fine, but the wire harness would have been very helpful (I had to splice into power and wrap the sense wire around the spark plug lead), and mine has the matte black bezel instead of the much prettier chrome here. I found that removing the headlight "casket", as you call it, was the easiest way to go about fitting everything, including making a "clamp" to hold the tachometer in place. It looks to me the Hitchcock kit is a much nicer solution. I installed a different Daytona Velona model on my wife's Hunter 350, which matches even more closely, and with the smoke fly screen, it really looks sharp. Thank you for your videos. My wife and I enjoy them.

[@ac-mu2nw]

Putting same tach in my Meteor 350 today, thanks for the demo. I was unsubscribed also. Signed back in. 🇨🇦

[@MrB1967]

I enjoyed this today. A welcome return to the spannering vids! It's good to get back to watching you fettling - much better for our MH than the other (equally good, valid!) stuff covering all the threats we face these days. I like that tacho (the volt meter is a great addition) but I've already got myself a Tripper from India and got that fitted (eventually - thanks RE for changing the loom..) so my plastic badge has gone too. Maybe I could relocate the ignition barrel and fit the tacho there.. hmmm...

[@BlakesPipes]

Uncle Stu! I am amazed with your knowledge! Well done sir. I don't think my bike would ever start again if I tried to do this. But thank you for the instruction

[@bpgrmds]

These customization videos are amazing. You should have added a little unboxing too. Its a neat package with all necessary accessories.

[@waynegordon5030]

Thank you for this video. It sured was helpful to me while installing this tach on my Classic 350.

[@danieldayton3064]

Thanks, Stuart, for a completely thorough and user-friendly fitting video. The extra attention to detail and extraordinary effort you put into producing it is tremendously appreciated! 🥰

[@CaptainRJ79]

Thanks Stuart. I am fitting my Hitchcock's rev counter today, and I really appreciate this video!

[@KayIvins]

Hi Stuart. Yet another great video. I got the Hitchcocks tacho for my Meteor 350 a couple of months ago. What a good bit of kit. It works perfectly and it replaced the Tripper that I never used, giving me something useful instead. I don't need telling when to change gear, the engine feel and sound tells me that, so I set the ''shift'' warning light at 5,500 rpm just to let me know that I am approaching the ''red line'' (which is 6,100 rpm). I think that I have seen the warning light come on once, normally I don't get anywhere even remotely close to 5,500 rpm before I change up. Great bit of kit, looks good and a super addition to my bike, highly recommended.

[@GG-ub4ej]

This video is wonderfully done. Thank you very much for your time and effort.

[@michaelpopelka1483]

I really enjoyed this video because there is so much satisfaction in installing an accessory which works correctly the first time.

[@anthonyprice5596]

That's a great addition to the bike, its nice to know battery voltage so you can keep track of its condition yes the shift light is an unnecessary addition however it could be if your a " PERFORMANCE" orientated rider. Another concise fitting video, thank you Stuart.

[@marcosagosti6175]

Useful video. Thanks for taking the time to film it.

[@raypayne1979]

Absolutely brilliant, well done.

[@RobertTripp]

Great install video. In my humble opinion, the only thing that the tachometer needs is for the needle to be red so that it matches the speedo needle.

[@ulrikigerup5603]

Daytona makes a two button control thingy, available in black or chrome that connects to the two unused connectors in the kit. Makes it a lot easier to configure the rev counter.

[@ralphrotten1639]

Just finished my tach install. One suggestion, if you remove the right hand front parking lamp from the nachelle, you can see the screw that holds in the medallion. It makes it much easier to line up the t20 torx screwdriver bit to the screw.

[@stevecoppin4278]

Good Morning Stu , lovely bit of kit , & good step by step instruction video , take care & ride safe

[@stephennewell6628]

These jobs can be frustrating and fiddly! Looks good in place but not sure it’s a must have. Agree that a Pillion vid on the Classic would be really good. You have the patience of a saint. 😂

[@anthonyostell5776]

Great video, I had considered fitting a rev counter to my bike but dismissed the idea until you made this fitting video. I love the look of this unit (almost factory when fitted) and the Hitchcock kit looks very comprehensive, I think I will take the plunge. 👍

[@bernardashton4065]

I have just finished fitting my tachometer, this really helped thanks!

[@michaelpratt5160]

Great video once again. Hitchcock’s has the same tachometer for the Super Meteor 650 which I installed. The pulse rate is the same for the 650 (1P, 2R) and with the Super Meteor we have the added benefit of having access to the Mode and Set buttons after installation. Overall the install on the Super Meteor is much easier than what I watched you go through on the Classic. I do recommend pulling the tank back for all of these installs unless you have really small hands, it makes it much easier to disengage the connector without possibly damaging it and also it makes it easier to secure the wiring after installation. Thanks for all the great videos and keep them coming!

[@paulclarke1233]

Hi Stuart, well done and it makes that area on the bike look alot better and well done on the job you done and great vid and well film

[@brianscott6171]

Always a treat these new videos.

[@tweedelidee]

Thanks for this video, Stu. I really think this is some nice addition to the 350 Classic and I think this will be something I'll also purchase for mine.

[@thomasgaliana6288]

Excellent video. Thank you. I have to say that I love these parts installation videos.

[@pauld7827]

My mate has just bought the classic in the same colour! I have a meteor and love it, I've had for 3 years and thought I'd never change it, but the classic is a thing of great beauty!

[@philtucker1224]

My bike has a particularly narrow power band between 6-8 k so a tacho is essential riding for me. One of the things I commented on when the 350s were launched was the lack of a Rev counter but also the lop sided look of the dash.

[@kevinwykes5501]

Yet another great informative video. I have been thinking of fitting something in that space and pondering on amp meters like my old Bullet has but this plug and play makes life so much easier. Like many others I listen to the engine note for changing gear but as you say it does make the instrument cluster more complete and gives it a finished look.

[@juliancain6128]

Excellent tutorial and effort! +1 vote for the Pillion video👍

[@sergemoreillon1236]

Thank you for the great video!! When I drive my Himalayan, the rev counter helps me to appreciate all the nuances of the great Royal Enfield long stroke engine. It is ALL but linear, and the power delivery has a "strange" unique curve, perhaps more than the 350 ? You can tell... If it is a great pleasure too to ride these motorbikes without a look at the instruments at all, just feeling the gooood light vibrations she tells you, a rev counter can really help less experienced motorcyclists.

[@philcox8771]

Great video on tacho install, wire in & final fix to dash Stu… very well setup camera views & instruction.. definitely a tutorial on ‘how to’ DIY.. Cheers Phil 🇦🇺

[@franklins6644]

Been meaning to add a tach to my Classic 350. Two thumbs up to you and Hitchcock for this kit. Placing an order soon. Yes , please do a pillion video.

[@michaelglynn2638]

Definitely a very useful video, enjoyable even you may not fit one. Excellent camera work and instruct. Upcoming youngsters also could learn method and technique from your videos.

[@georgewylie9674]

Stu thanks for this video. One of my future considerations for upgrade. Happy to hear there is a chrome version that will look better than the black version would on my Classic 350. Also glad to hear your breathing getting back to normal. Take it easy!

[@peterwilson8797]

Looks OEM

[@KillickGreenieRN]

Nice one Stuart, very informative.

[@excuthiesboy]

Thank you again - Good and super-helpful presentation

[@MarkG-su4wd]

Hi Stuart, bought one after your video. Hitchcocks were fastic and arrived super fast. Great bit of kit. But it ended being a good few hours to fit, even with your advice. Tricky, to say the least. I set it at 4000r but when riding, was not right due to my style of riding. Took it out and increased to 5000r. Fantastic. Although I had to reconnect it again!!. Thanks for all your advice.

[@stuartfillingham]

Thanks for sharing

[@quentendawson81]

Great instructional video Stuart. Very useful, think I will purchase one of the rev counters for my Classic.

[@TyphoonPilot1]

Nice work again Stuart. Now on my wish list.

[@bobnanninga3852]

I so appreciated this video. The timing was perfect. I got stuck on step #9 ten days ago because I couldn't locate the red/black AUX plug, so I had to jump ahead to step 15 to lock down the tach so I could ride the bike. After watching your video, yesterday I unbolted the tach and finished the job including the programming, which was not easy either. I think the hardest thing I've had to do to my 2023 Classic was threading the 5mm allen bolt into the back of the tachometer - and I had to do it twice! In the past 3 months, I've done 11 mods to my classic including DNA air filter, FuelX Lite, engine rock guard, octagon engine guard, heel/toe shifter, bar end mirrors, adjustable clutch and brake levers, windscreen, LEDs for the headlight and little side lights, and removed the pillion seat and added a small luggage box with built-in backrest to carry small stuff - too small for a full-face helmet. I've done all my maintenance so far including 300 mile oil change and valve clearance adjustments. This was my first bike in 47 years! Your videos have been invaluable to me. Thank you for all you do. 🙂

[@deslangan748]

Great video. I would also love to see a pillion one.

[@slawomirkulinski]

Got mine installed today. Really hard at least on my All New Bullet. Unscrewing the badge was a pain as the back plastic cover protecting the inside of the lamp is getting in a way. The trick is to find this right position in the front of the removed main light where you can see the screw. Connecting rev counter is easy and doable without removing the tank. Now the hardest thing was to screw the tacho in. Mounting screw is just too short. I've put the screw without mounting bracket on the rev counter (only 2 rotations of the thread) and stick the counter into its socket to see how far the screw will stick out on the other side. Barely any tolerance, forget about screwing it more than 2-3 rotations. Taking into account that the part to which you are screwing it is bit slanted there is no way you will position it correctly. Spend 3h trying different tricks. I gave up and went for a longer screw. Total time 4h. Installing sump guard, engine guard, heel toe gear and a pair of panier mounts took me maybe an hour with some change.

[@Orwellianbiker]

Cool, cheers Stu. And yes a pillion video would be ace. Just got a hunter 350 a couple of weeks ago.

[@silastanner3803]

Love your videos, man. I’ve been watching you for a few years now and what a help it’s been to have your insights as I’ve considered a RE purchase. I owned an old Honda 350 Four back in my 20s, and now at 50 I got the bug to get back in the saddle-found the new line of REs and your channel around the same time. Finally picked up my Classic 350 in signals gray about a month ago and I couldn’t be happier; both with the bike and also such a comprehensive set of videos on maintenance and modifications for the motorcycle here on your channel. Cheers from Vermont, USA, and thanks again:) PS-prolly won’t be doing this mod-a little out of my league and not necessary for me…but still loved the vid!

[@ralphrotten1639]

Thanks for doing this install. Been thinking of doing this but waiting for someone to do an install so I save the skin on my knuckles!

[@ianjohnson4753]

Im impressed I love the look. I always like a rev counter

[@mototom9086]

Very good explaining.Greetings from Germany

[@tigran56]

Awesome. Great to see your face! You are making this an art.

[@stanzgarage]

Love the new haircut Unc Stu! 😍 Love the videos as usual 💯

[@MrJpb2000]

Great video and looks so much better. Thank you once again Uncle Stu. P.S. the pillion video would also be really useful to watch on the Classic 350. 👊😎👍

[@bruceyoung4636]

The tachometer looks great and completes the gauge cluster it makes me want to rush out and buy the tach just in case I decide to buy a Classic 350.

[@KRAM-zb2vc]

Brilliant video as always Stuart and thats a very good looking addition to your bike, I like it 😃👍🏻

[@davidshort8070]

Thanks Stu, That's one accessory I won't be spending my money on! Like you, I've never needed a rev counter on a slow revving single. I'd rather have a simple old school ammeter in the place of the badge. Keep up the good work!

[@garrysmith9246]

What a satisfying job and well worth while. Thanks Stu 👍. Could be a useful tool when your running the bike in you could then alter the revs warning once run in

[@db_1z]

Great instructional video on this nice upgrade. The Classic 350 is the first of many cycles owned without a tach and at first was concerning. Then realized what this bike is about… riding and listening and feeling. I’ve gotten very accustomed to being in touch with the engine, but I must say… the Daytona tach appears to be a nice addition.

[@Kali-nl3ll]

Thats so cool man.Nicely done.

[@philpeacock7803]

Great video mate. I fitted one and it's a nice addition to the bike.

[@leswatson8563]

Clever stuff Stewart. As always a pleasure sir 👍😊...

[@mkreefer6926]

Hi wish I’d seen this last weekend when I fitted mine, the two spare wires are for an optional remote that fits to the bars so you can adjust it without having to take it out. Love your videos 👍

[@kelvinharrison6702]

Hi Stu very good vid instructions.enjoyed 👍👏👏

[@mike-the-bike.]

Great video Stuart many thanks, I’m going to get this for our 350 classic. I have exactly the same bike as you bought Aug 22, funnily with stadium barend mirrors, touring seats as my wife & I use the bike while touring in our motorhome ( fits perfectly in the garage). Since riding together last year around the circumference of Spain, Portugal we thought we’d give the bike a few more horses - so I’ve fitted the performance camshaft, air filter, decat pipe & fuelx lite. We’re not looking to go faster top end, as we only ride 2 up between 40 - 50mph, but wanted more power low down and the enhancements have worked treat with 25% power uplift. Didn’t want to change the bike, as it provides plenty of space for both of us and we love it, also the garage won’t take the additional weight of the 650twins. Thanks again for the video, happy riding RE brother

[@VisionEldar]

Ta mate, Just added this video to my list over possible additions. Signed the deal today and just waiting for delivery of a classic reborn

[@CesareTomasini]

I was waiting for this since the very first moment I've got my Meteor in Nov. 21 I've seen there is a version also for my bike, the only regret is the price that is a little bit over my normal possibilities. May be a Christmas gift? Thanks a lot Stuart, greetings from Italy.

[@VPI8524]

Installed a little Daytona Tach on my Hunter 350 months ago and love it. Fabricated a little bracket and placed it right where RE GPS would normally go, next to speedo cluster. Works nicely, but my only gripe is the needle lags behind in response time just a bit to what the engine is really turning rpm wise. Digital rpm reading is spot on but needle has a delay to it. But its still nice to monitor it every now and then at cruise speeds or idle, etc.

[@johnlenart597]

Having only 500 miles on my Classic, I like the badging, but the video sure would help anyone looking to change it out. Probably never having a pillion on my Classic, but a video on it would be helpful to anyone that does. Never too much information.!! 👍👍5🏍🙋‍♂️

[@davericketts9101]

Very good thanks. Personally, when I fit mine, I will set it at 5000 or above and just listen to when the bike tells me to change, as I have done since I had it but I think it`s a brilliant addition and agree entirely about the looks. Thanks.

[@tpelle2]

Yes, I definitely would like to see the pillion rider video. And here's a tip for trying to get sight of things in an awkward location: Take your smartphone and activate the camera. Switch it to "selfie" mode. Then slip the phone into the necessary position, and you can probably find an angle to aim it so you can see what it is that you need to see on the screen! Works great!

[@chrisweeks6973]

That was a very good 'how-to', Stuart. I'd agree with you that the Classic 350 probably doesn't need a tacho, but for some folks it would be useful. Certainly, it restores visual balance to the instruments. Re passenger comfort, I think that many riders would like to know if their better half will feel comfortable on the bike; if they are, it tends to minimise the whine coming from the back end... 😊

[@christianmouraux7269]

Thank you, very useful video! Great job! 👍

[@silverback3926]

Excellent stuff. It would be a nice to have on the classic 500.

[@herby4215]

Nice gear great video

[@bankruptpensioner]

Excellent vid 👍

[@michaelsprigings2395]

Yes please for the pillion video please. Enquiring minds want to know. Thanks for doing you as well as you do as you do right by us.

[@roberthocking9138]

Great video Stuart, I fitted a cheap digital tachometer to my classic, I will be buying one of these, even though the freight to AUS, is horrendous. Well done on the filming and instructions. PS the amp metre is a great bonus . Just ordered, 🎉 it cost me $400 AUS !!!! Don’t tell my wife 😂

[@JamesSmith-xx9py]

Good show, uncle Stu! I would like to see a pillion video on the classic 350 Thank you!

[@johnnaisbitt7229]

STU, you have the patience of Job. Being a HD rider and occasional part fitter I can understand the fun. If only a 3rd hand aind pokey extra finger came with the kit...

[@hctim96]

Great review thanks.. Looks like a simple plug and play operation.. No problems with subs here..🇬🇧🇨🇦🇺🇸

[@ccooper8785]

That is a handy wee upgrade. Now I am waiting on a kit for moving the ignition key onto the righthand toolbox 🤔 (we could then have an ammeter as well)

[@stevew9810]

Nice video. I don't have a 350 RE, but I still enjoyed watching your video. That rev counter looks great on the bike, almost OE. With regard to pillion videos, I'm always up for watching them. I put a few videos up on my channel of me and Mrs SteveW on my Interceptor every now and then (nowhere near the same league as your videos by the way) - she absolutely loves riding pillion, but has no interest in riding a bike of her own.

[@collyernicholasjohn]

Top job, thanks.

[@user-sw2lv3zp6o]

Good-looking dial. Nick

[@stuartfillingham]

thanks Nick, hope youre well!

[@michaelcallan4121]

Brilliant!! - thanks for sharing.

[@andrewhayes4246]

Yes to pillion vid Stu. 👍

[@nchips9012]

Great video! A pillion video would be useful too 👍

[@samchisolm8713]

Well done.

[@electrobob1]

NIce review and nice gauge! The only thing worth considering a different gauge is 9000rpm is too high for this engine and a 5000 or 6000 max could be used. This vid shows where to splice the original loom for it (thx!)

[@JamEWalsh]

Fantastic video, sir. I've been reluctant to purchase one of these based on how tricky the installation seems. The install doesn't seem all that horrible though; tricky and tedious, yes, but some of the other work I've done on my Classic 350 hasn't been much worse. Anyway, thanks so much for this video! Holy jeeez. Getting at that self-tapping badge screw is a MAJOR pain. I'm still working on my angle as my cables/wiring/hoses are oriented a bit differently than yours. Yikes. Fingers-crossed...

[@stevewalker2047]

Good morning Stu. Another good video. A bit like doing some tinkering without opening the garage door doors. The new tachometer really looks good. I do use the tacho on my Interceptor to determine which gear I’m in, as it doesn’t have a gear indicator. I have an old Matchless which doesn’t have a tacho but that has only four gears and easier to know what gear you’re in. I don’t take a pillion anymore but would like to see a video on that subject if you record one. Take care.