Tuesday Catch up VLOG on the Royal Enfield Classic 350

[@stevelynes8058]

Really enjoyed that vlog. I own a Classic 350 in Halcyon green. I have removed the rear seat and fitted the touring front seat and a rear carrier which replaces the rear seat cushion. A couple of pannier frames and pannier bags complete the look and I have really enjoyed using the bike for all sorts of trips. Have ridden from my home in Cornwall and toured Wales a couple of times with full camping gear. I try to avoid motorways unless I really need to use them (like to skirt around Bristol on the trip to Wales). Love the bike - it's great for taking the road less travelled, especially down around the Cornish lanes. The Triumph 400's look interesting and looking forward to your review.

[@GerryPowell-r6s]

Sad to hear about your shoulder,remain positive and keep smiling,hopefully warmer times will help.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

That and another operation! Cheers and thanks for watching....

[@bobmumphy3548]

Nasty roads in England

[@ianpotter5840]

Really sorry to hear about your shoulder Andy hope it’s a temporary setback. I love “hey kids” as it makes up for never being asked my age at the checkout anymore🙂 Thanks for sharing your afternoon ride, nice bonus on a Tuesday

[@spiffybiker]

I love the chit chat, it's just a nice way to give everyone a heads up on what's happening in your world.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Pleased to hear that!

[@christopherlynch235]

Great stuff TMF. Love the Classic 350 vlogs.Such a calming little bike.Hope the shoulder gets sorted soon🤞.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks Chris - me too!

[@edtxw01]

Loved your Tuesday VLOG on the RE Classic 350. The weather was great so I took my Triumph Speed Twin 1200 for a spin around Salisbury Plain stopping at Chopper's Cafe at Burbage on the A338 for a cuppa. The sound from your new mic was great, that 350cc motor sounds good. A KZbin channel that I like: I Do Cars, he takes broken engines apart to find out what caused them to fail. His latest video is a broken Ford F-150 3.5L, the stuck oil rings show exactly why you need to change engine oil regularly and ideally use good oil; but that didn't break the crankshaft!

[@PiperPiper195]

New microphone sounds brilliant. Your voice comes through crystal clear and the hum of the bike is easily heard!

[@michaelcase8574]

I'm sorry to hear about your shoulder. I think you once said that your tour videos don't get quite as many views as your reviews. That's at least some consolation. Don't worry, we will still be watching everything you post. Cheers!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks for that - appreciate your support!

[@KeithMurray-d7x]

Enjoying your rambles on vlogs, thanks. The new mic works really well and the sound of the engine etc comes through clearly. Camera is good too and I have to say not having a screen in view adds to the look at this end. I trust the next shoulder surgery goes well for you.

[@mattWallJsy]

Can’t beat a decent Tuesday blog! I’m currently in the sixth week of crutches, with no obvious end in sight, so completely get your annoyance at the lack of riding. I’ve yet to find a way of doing safely with a dodgy and unreliable left knee… stay safe.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Hope that gets improving soon Matt!

[@JezNashMusic]

Gutted to hear about the shoulder, Andy. Sending best wishes for that; I’m sure they’ll get to the bottom of it in no time - hang in there. That Enfield looks absolutely delightful esp without that back seat! Thanks for the vlog - loved it! As for certain words, I’m going to be honest here, you went through a phase of saying ‘binnacle’, when discussing Speedo and rev counter clocks on some of the bikes you reviewed. Rather than it putting me off I found it rather endearing and, coupled with words like Blighty, Environs and various other idiosyncrasies, is for me a great feature of the channel. You have a love for language, the countryside, vlogging, WW2 aircraft and, above all, bikes!! I’m going nowhere!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Good man Jez!

[@MatthewGoudreau]

this bike looks 10 thousand percent better without that backseat im so glad you did it. stunning now

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Couldn't agree more!

[@markdawson5215]

Agree. I was rather startled at how much of a difference the change made. That rear fender is designed to be seen.

[@Bubble7481]

Took the rear seat off mine and boy does it look better without it!

[@MatthewGoudreau]

@@markdawson5215 it absolutely is. The bike like that is a piece of art

[@MatthewGoudreau]

@@Bubble7481 glad you joined the club. Has that perfect vintage military vibe without the back seat I think

[@MarkATaylor]

It is indeed what life’s all about! Great these spontaneous vlogs, thanks for the overtime Tuesday 😊

[@duncanhine898]

Enjoyed the rambling. Another one please.

[@peterhollis8291]

That was a tonic to watch Andy, sitting here coughing and nose blowing for 7 weeks now but this lifted the spirits. I love these vlogs its just like you are talking to one person and not thousands of us, that classic looks so much better now that the pillion seat has been removed. The sound was perfect for me and the content form just right at 20 minutes, would like to see you do more of this, hope the shoulder pain is temporary and you get back to perfect health soon👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you Peter thats very kind - hope you get better soon too!

[@flhfd1703]

Once again, thank you very much for this. I'd be delighted to see more of this type of content. As for your shoulder, I wouldn't worry too much just yet. These things take their time to heal and putting stress on them too soon surely doesn't help.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Mike-er7ym]

Throughly enjoyed your ramblings on the Classic 350 Andy Keep them coming! 😄

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Cheers Mike - will do....

[@garryclarke-kray4071]

Thanks for the bonus vlog I enjoyed hearing your news

[@markcolohan5922]

Hi .. sound is good and can hear more of the engine !!! Also, very much enjoy the vlogs 😊😊

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Good to know!

[@Bygkydcmc]

Yesterday was a great day for a ride in my neck of the woods and today was a great day to take a virtual ride in yours. Great ride video!

[@Carlos_500]

For me that new Mic is the best yet, great to hear the bike in the background. Glad you said Blighty again

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you!

[@geoff9614]

Yes please more of this type of video 100% agree about that seat

[@mikerider58]

Best looking classic motorcycle in the world with that seat off. This bike with a twim 500cc enjine with 54 bhp would be perfect. It's not the 1950s 60s , and we aren't in India, so 20bhp isn't enough power for European roads. Im sure lots of Classic riders would love to ride from London to Scotland on a more powerful Royal Enfield Classic. It is imo the most beautiful classic motorcycle made today 😍

[@jwilson1744]

The mic sounded the best yet, really clear with no wind noise, but could hear the engine too.

[@stevebolton8471]

The first thing I noticed about the video was the lovely sound of the Enfield burbling away. The sound of TMF burbling away is very good as well...

[@ianfutcher1518]

Tuesday was a rare break in the weather recently on the south coast too so took advantage of a ride myself. The 350 looks great without the pillion seat although it didn’t bother me with it either. I like watching KZbin Motorcycle and cycle trips showing me places in uk or overseas rather than the actual bike. An armchair adventure if you like. Marc Travels and Itchy Boots of course plus Wiltshire Man. Vlogs are great while your shoulder is is problematic or although I’m not a big fan of the GS, updates on your other bikes is always appreciated . Keep the wordage coming Andy and if you need a shoulder to lean on you know where we are.

[@Darryl1982]

Your vlogs do feel like a catch up with an old mate and I for one enjoy that. Keep up the great work and I do hope you make a full recovery soon. It would be a massive shame if we couldnt enjoy you riding and reviewing bikes. If you struggle for content through difficulties in riding, in the meantime there's nothing wrong with top 10 vidoes (best adventure bikes, best bikes for touring, best destinations etc)

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks for the suggestion, Darryl, the problem is I don’t much enjoy making that sort of video and I’m in this for the fun!

[@markh210108]

Hope the shoulder gets sorted soon, I really enjoy these videos.

[@julianroberts9757]

Hi Andy, Very sorry to hear about your shoulder issue and wish you a speedy recovery. Loved your vlog on the RE 350. The bike looks great without the back seat. The bike as you rightly say, is underpowered but perfect for a bimble around the country lanes. Keep up the good work. 🫡

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Cheers Julian - will do (and thanks!)....

[@tonyd7675]

Thanks Andy.Yes more vlogs please that was fun. Also i think it was you a little while ago going south in a land rover disco reg TMF on the A34 who gave me a honk on the horn as you overtook you must have spottted the 46 sticker in my rear window sadly it was the wife who noticed your reg after you passed so heres a wave back 👋

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Not me Tony - sorry!

[@binleyhouse]

Sorry to hear about the health issues, hop e you get well soon. The Enfield looks beautiful! Agree about the weather, it's been miserable. Got a Moto Morini SeCiemmezzo SCR a month back, and only rode it once and was sprayed with muck.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Oh dear!

[@frankmorris2603]

Sorry to hear about the shoulder but i have a rotator cuff issue, considered surgery but worried about the outcome and you've answered that question . No good. Sound quality is excellent Andy.

[@tileproplus]

Sorry to hear that your shoulder surgery has not been sucessful. Hope that you manage to get it sorted. Glad to see you out and about on such a nice day. I rode from Newcastle to Holy Island yesterday and got a good soaking for my trouble so it was lashing down up north. The Enfield engine has a lovely little burble to it and taking the pillion seat off has dramatically improved the looks of the bike. It would be interesting to see what an unrestricted one would do. I bet you are glad that the white van turned off as overtaking it might have proved a little difficult. Maybe the subject of a future what's it like to video.

[@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

I keep records of days when it is both rain-free and warm enough (3c+) to ride a bike. Since December the 23rd I have had 5 days when I have been able to get out, and 3 of those only for part of the day. I cannot recall such a period of prolonged wet weather. Throw in the fact that last July & August suffered almost daily rain and it's no wonder us Brits all get hacked off.....

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

I share your pain!

[@garyhope0103]

So sorry to hear your shoulder surgery hasn't gone so well, hopfully they can sort out the problem after revisiting the problematic area. I think the environs of your vlogging trips round the country roads of Blighty are fantastic, and yes would like to see more. As soon as I saw the thumbnail of the Meteor without the rear seat I could see thats how it should look, I don't think I would even put a rack on it. It just looks and sounds great. Video and sound quality were great also, with the engine burbling away in the background.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you Gary!

[@mikecoyne9025]

Carry on rambling - enjoying the Vlogs - nice to get an update on the different bikes 🏍️ in your collection. 👍

[@reachforthesky1849]

My first vlog of yours I have watched. You're very natural at it. Made me chuckle too!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@peterwillis4239]

Glad you put that up, I really enjoyed your rambling, thanks and do more if you are able. Love your videos anyway. Great Classic 350, just like my red and chrome version. I agree totally with your thoughts on the bike, but it really gets under the skin and I love my 'Ruby'! So sorry you have been suffering with your shoulder, hope it improves to give you longer runs. It's not fun when you are in pain with it. It took me 6 months to recover from a shoulder bash when l dropped my bike after hitting a ruddy pothole!! I'm now ok after recovering severe tissue damage. Fingers crossed yours improves soon. As for videos, I love Itchy Boots, Freddie Dobbs and the Works! plus One Man One bike, travelling back from Morocco now moving from Spain into Portugal. Also love narrowboat videos. Take care Andy, thanks again looking forward to your next video. 👍

[@robertakerson7186]

Mr. Flyer- I am sorry to hear that your shoulder surgery was not the solution that you had hoped for, and I sincerely hope that things will improve. It was nice on this video to see the drivelous weather change to sun and blue skies. Keep up the good work! Bob

[@timjkiely]

Hope you get better soon .best wishes from Ireland

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Cheers Tim!

[@StreakyLayton]

The new mic is much clearer for speech, but there is less engine noise! Great VLOG again

[@Mike-j9q8z]

Hi, hope you will be feeling better soon. Love your videos especially about the classic 350, because of your first review on the bike and some in depth research I purchased a chrome bronze and enjoying every moment, especially now it’s run in and with a k&N filter and decat exhaust. I look forward to your next blog. All the best Mike from Surrey.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Cheers Mike - great bikes aren't they!

[@Mike-j9q8z]

You mentioned a false neutral. I’m noticing the same, I thought it was me due to the fact I ride a Triumph T120 Ace into central London everyday and using the clutch leaver every 30 seconds I got lazy with the leaver. Now doing the same journey on the Enfield I have release if I pull the leaver fully in it does not happen. Just a thought. Be interested in your opinion. Mike from Surrey

[@fitzstermoto]

I really enjoy Revzilla's Highside/Lowside Motorcycle podcast! Great Vlog Andy and thanks for sharing! I do hope that your shoulder gets better for you over time. I've had three shoulder surgeries and a back surgery over the years (mostly from playing ice hockey for about 17 years) so I can definitely relate to you with the shoulder pain, not fun.

[@simonjones1204]

Definitely more of these please, could watch them all day! Also, new mic definitely an improvement…

[@xfactor5876]

Sorry to hear about your shoulder. Hope there is a remedy that works without too much fuss. I am glad you can still get some riding in. I was about to comment that I really enjoy the engine sound of this bike when you mentioned the new mic. Sound quality is good in my opinion. I really enjoy the same day videos. The Royal Enfield is a beautiful bike. The one you are riding is my kind of colors. Glad I am not admiring it in a dealership, it might follow me home. Definitely enjoy the Vlog's!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Pleased to hear that!

[@doyleyburger2245]

The vlogs are great. Enjoyed watching the bonus video on my break tonight 👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed

[@martinhughes9769]

Yes, I did get out Abergavenny,Raglan , Monmouth, 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿lovely couple of hours out needing a run out bike had been standing 5 weeks,only 4 degrees 🥶 sunny but high winds,lovely looking quality on the paint great sound on this 350. Yes a great one to watch is LNR this lady puts out some stunning footage of her biking journeys last one was the French alps,next Swiss alps apart from the videos when riding she puts up beautiful still photos and drone footage,well worth taking a look

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks for that!

[@jimmyrottencauli]

Sorry to hear surgery didn’t work out…… I’m a big believer in strength training , I’m 61 life long weight trainer myself with a dodgy shoulder so feel your pain

[@toddscholl534]

Took my classic 350 out today in a balmy Alabama 76 degrees f ahhh and you are correct about the large fenders/tins and removing the rear seat. Prayers for your shoulder! They limit the top speed so they can sell their 650s ha!

[@Peter234100]

The new mic was spot on as is the Classic 350. As for the rear seat I have left mine on as with a pair of rock straps makes a great carrying mount for gym kit, bike lock etc. have to say though I splashed out on the touring seats which are much better finished than the standard seats. 😊

[@PTVplayer]

Excellent sound quality Andy 🎤👍 yes keep them coming 🏍 🎥

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks, will do!

[@05rollerman]

Yes, these type of videos are great! Sorry to hear that your shoulder is still giving you issues. Hope there is a solution to resolve your shoulder issue/pain!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

I hope so too!

[@mattlee4877]

Nice bonus video on Tuesday, we are so lucky. I definitely agree with you Andy bike looks so much better without the rear seat. Glad to hear you had a successful experience with the spanners this time. Would love to see more videos like this. I ride to work most days throughout the year and it's nice to finally see some sun shine. Roll on the summer. Keep up the great work.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it Matt - and roll on summer indeed!

[@adrianstrand1120]

A definite improvement removing the rear seat. I’ll have to do mine too, hope you can overcome the shoulder issue, happy to have been back out on my bike after a fractured left hand bone is beginning to heal now 👍🏻

[@jamesschneider3828]

Add a small chrome rack to the fender where one could carry a small bag with an extra layer or some rain gear. But I agree that those full fenders on both ends are so pretty and very practical. Since having to give up riding on two wheels I have been getting into stereo and the electronics that go with it. Just like motorcycling, one can burn through a bank account pretty easily.

[@statto371]

An enjoyable view on a cold day in chilly Perthshire. More please! Really enjoyed the idea and content; yes let's hear what you like on KZbin - always keen on other folks' recommendations. Sorry to hear that your shoulder is still a problem and hope you can resolve in in the not-too-distant - and that you make ABR later in the summer. Keep on with the "Hey Kids", "Blighty" etc. all part of the entertainment we expect from you (or don't watch the channel if you don';t like it!)

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bjornandersson3957]

Thanks for your continued work producing videos despite your shoulder issue. I hope it will turn out well in the end. Since we share another interest, flying, a channel that might be of interest is Blancolirio, a 777 pilot producing fact based aviation videos. For example, during the recent Boeing debacle his videos cleared a lot of details that regular media had major difficulties reporting correctly. Apart from that I would like to recommend TMF - a great channel! 😂

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you very much!

[@granblogismo]

From one computer scientist to another I do love your content 🎉 I’m only a novice biker and my main passion is classic cars but I do like this format for informal updates as it’s more personable and it’s always good to hear candid updates outside of themed content. I may even pinch it or ‘draw inspiration from’ for my own very small KZbin channel 😂 wishing you well and safe travels!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Awesome, thank you!

[@jamesroberts1944]

Thanks Andy, I do like this type of short informative vlog and it’s interesting to hear a bit about your life as well. Also, todays roads are on my delivery route on Thursdays but I’m in my white van, I’ll give you a friendly toot should our paths cross. Keep up the good work as it is very motivational for me and other bikers. Cheers.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Delighted to hear that - thank you James!

[@dankorolyk5917]

Perfect winter ride mate!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Cheers

[@bikahjoeUK]

I really enjoyed that, Andy. Not just because you’re riding a bike which I also have but also for the relaxing, casual and impromptu nature of the content. Regarding what some people have called annoying phrases and sayings you use, I actually really like that about you and other KZbinrs I watch. It’s their signature and fondly reminds me of how radio presenters used to announce the start of their shows. You may be too young to remember Jimmy Young on Radio 2 who used to start his show identically every day with, “Morning all, thanks to Terry Wogan of course and a warm welcome to the J Y Prog!” Love it - so ignore the moaners and never change. You were asking about other KZbin channels to recommend and one which I now follow regularly is “2 wheeled willie”. He’s a great bloke, very down-to-earth and self-effacing who buys and sells bikes on a regular basis as his whims take him. But recently he’s really fallen in love with his Triumph T120 Black, which he’s been adding bits to, changing, modifying, etc and often gets carried away. He’s also a fan of the RE Classic 350. But the best thing about his channel is that he’s such a brilliantly funny story teller. You might need to watch a few to get into his personality but once you do you’ll laugh out loud at his stories. Finally, yes please do more of these rambling videos, just riding around and chatting away. Love it! Cheers!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you Joe - appreciate the kind comments (of course I remember JY!) and thanks for the recommendations!!

[@BikerTorque]

Love the look as a single seat, shall be checking out the CEO podcast you mentioned, am after a new podcast series. In terms of KZbin channels, yours is pretty much the only motorcycle one I watch regularly, but living in Australia, I’m a massive fan of Brodie from YBS, that dude is a champ.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

I’ll check it out - thanks!

[@tomstockell9481]

Nice casual ride out - enjoy the Vlogs - would like to see the occasional vintage bike series come back, they were great

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes I’d like that too!!! For some reason Superbike Factory pulled the plug despite great viewing figures for those classic reviews…

[@colingreen2320]

Good stuff Andy 👍🏻 Just watched Freddie Dobbs riding the Classic 350 from Barmouth to Ipswich via the Brecon Beacons!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks 👍

[@UncleWally3]

Get to a certain vintage and we begin to experience “inflammaging” - the first indicators being the up/down grunt and waking up sore after going to bed fine. Use it or lose it they say, but even that cliché needs a bit of sauce. Much depends on how it’s used and where it’s lost, eh? In my 70’s now and riding provides momentum, connection and a reason to lift a leg. It’s all a matter of balance and, where better to find that than on a bike . . .

[@borderlands6606]

Out on the 350 today. Roads terrible. Standing water, gravel, pot holes, mud, horse muck, needed knobbles really. Down to 15 mph at times, enjoyed it enormously.

[@hudsonrilke]

So sorry to hear about the shoulder, that’s a bummer. That bike really looks like it’s from a different age. Outside of sport, my main viewing is YT, golf, guitar/music and motorbike channels. Been watching the guy working on Freddie Dobbs, triumph lately. TMF does some good vids 😉

[@arnohag1]

Yep, the back seat off does look better. Hope the shoulder repairs. Any ride is better than no riding.

[@stephenhadley2490]

I’ve been watching a KZbin channel of a guy that fixes broken generators. I have no interest in generators but I really like the channel. I also have started watching chainsaw videos and tree felling. Its quite a technical thing from what I’ve seen. I also watch an old Aussie bloke Warro because I like his grumpy rambling and because he’s got a bike buying problem that I can relate to.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Nice one - I’ll check those out! Thanks.

[@gra271]

Yes please Andy, love this ! It’s nice to hear what’s on your mind, bit like a Man Shed Chat ? Last time I rode a 500 Enfield, I had white finger which went right up to my elbow 😮 Just got a 20 year old BMW R1150rt for all year riding 🫣 Could you include this in your classic rides ? Spring starts tomorrow, regards from Graham and Sandy, In Lovely North Devon ❤

[@richardho5955]

I also rode my R1200GS today, albeit 37°C riding in the Cape Winelands in the Wellington valley! Great to be out on the road, ride safe! 🏍️👍🇿🇦🍺

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Very nice!

[@WheelieGoodTV]

Hi Andy. For your viewers learning about your new camera and sound setup I have a few bits of advice here. First of all, lower your gain in the mic setting on the Osmo cam until you can no longer see the the RED peaking on the audio level highlighted on the rear screen of the camera. Every voice is of a different level, mine is -11db on the Osmo Action 4 and that peaks in orange. It is much easier to record lower levels (non distorted) and simply raise the gain in edit as you will retain all of the information. The other key thing your viewers need to try here is to point the microphone DOWNWARDS within the helmet as this will pick up the induction sound. The DJI Mic I recommended to you is OMNI directional which will give you a good balance of surround sound whilst your voice is the main subject. I also set my mic within the helmet to the side of my mouth and not in full force frontal which is what it sounds like here. There is no standard setting with this phenomenon as everybody's voice has a different level, we all wear different helmets, and we can only afford different levels of equipment. We all still have to find that sweet spot but the technology out there today is superb and makes it so much easier for us. Hope the shoulder recovers soon Andy, Sláinte

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Cheers Dave for the recommendations. Funnily enough, I do have the mic set to the side of my mouth in this video. I guess I just speak loudly! I have mine set at minus 9B, but perhaps I need to try -11 and tweak in the edit as you suggest. Anyway, thanks for the advice, hints and tips and suggestions I’ll keep working on it!

[@ianhughesroyalenfield]

Good advice Dave. I am running at -5 at the moment, without the dead cat, and get just a little clipping when large vehicles pass by in the opposite direction. I will try pointing downwards, fitting a dead cat, and reducing the volume to -8 or -9, as I am quite softly spoken. Cheers

[@kramnam4716]

Good luck with the shoulder! It’ll get there I’m sure. As my Dad used to say ttt ( things take time )

[@barryjmarling]

Great vlog Andy,popped out for 3 hours this afternoon exploring Essex via Calimoto,and have to say you definitely don’t need more than the classic 350,looked on my sizzapp and my top speed was only 63.4 mph.

[@clifffawcett]

I love these kinds of videos. You’re like my British friend I check in with a few times a week and it’s fun to hear the day to day updates. Love that Royal Enfield Classic. I think I must have missed a video on that, I’ll go back and look. I’m sorry your shoulder issue is ongoing. Hope you can get it sorted. Super interested in your thoughts on the new Triumph 400’s. The sound on the new microphone is excellent for your voice, not getting much bike sound though. That’s such a hard balance to achieve. I love when you share your KZbin favorites. I learned about Freddie Dobbs from you. I enjoy Blancolirio’s KZbin channel who does aviation crash breakdowns. I’ve always wanted to ask you about the Ford Explorer picture on the door of your garage. I had one of those… same year as the one in your picture. Mine was Navy blue and was a 5 speed manual. Love the looks of that vehicle.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes I loved my old Explorer at the time, powerful and spacious - I’m a fully fledged Range Rover fanboy now though…V8 trumps the V6!

[@philiphunter4876]

Thanks for this video Andy . Sorry to hear about your shoulder I to have a bad right shoulder and can hinder me on the bike . I ride a cbf 1000 and thinking of replacing it with something smaller and maybe lighter. These classic 350 is taking my interest.love the look of them . Ride safe from northern ireland

[@Bearded.Wonder]

I very much enjoyed the riding ramble. Please do it again.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Will do!

[@spotty_cat26]

And environs and blighty to you as well Sir! I do like these ramblng along videos, very relaxing, and I thought everyone knew that a road closed sign does not necessarily mean closed to bikers.... It's an invitation for a challenge, obviously!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Exactly my thoughts!

[@pedrothewise2584]

i managed to squeeze 80 out of my old 1958 3ta, with its 4inch overs and custom paint job looked a treat. much to the dissmay of the dear old chap that sold it to me in original bathtub spec.hindsight would have been usfull but hey.

[@williamtaylor874]

had my 350 out 9 times since xmas not bad in north yorkshire ! cheers

[@michaelmclarney1994]

Sorry to hear your shoulder op didn't work and i hope you can get it sorted soon. I love the rambling vlogs Andy, and it would be great if you can do them again, when time allows.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Cheers Michael - and I certainly will as I enjoy making 'em - thanks for watching!

[@michaelmclarney1994]

@@TheMissendenFlyer thanks Andy and I agree, it looks better without the pillion seat 👍

[@stephencox1955]

Mr Flyer, I can confirm the audio is much better and the exhaust sound complimented the voice over,well done.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you very much!

[@palantir135]

For the first time since a very very long time we had blue skies and a lot of sunshine 😊 Sorry to hear your shoulder hasn’t improved. I don’t know how long you paused riding or using force after the surgery but I had to stop riding and using force for at least four weeks and after that slowly build up. It worked for ten years. Last year the pain came back but now the shoulder is very slowly improving. Hope you get the same results but you always have to be careful while using your shoulder. The bike looks better from the side without back seat but, first me, not from the back. The bike looks good but for me it has too little power for me and I need luggage capacity and a windshield would be nice.

[@nigelbarratt9807]

Puddin's fab shop, great sence of humor and a great watch!!!! 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@hectorshouse7348]

Yes…rambling is good..thank you😀

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you liked it!

[@melfzs]

Yes they definitely look better without the rear seat, but I left the seat frame on and use it as a carrier along with Hitchcocks pannier frames and Lomo bags, I put my tent on the back and away I go . You don't have to remove the frame again to put it back on , it's just held in place by the four grab rail bolts. I also fitted a heel and toe gear lever as I couldn't get the standard gear lever in the right position to get my boot under it ,it was either to high or to low , the heel and toe changer makes it way easier. As for KZbin to watch try Coastrider Scotland he really uses his Classic 350 and does plenty of miles and trips all over Scotland on it as well as his daily commute, unless he's snowed in . Also, Ian Hughes, and That bloke on a motorbike and TAYM.

[@TheTrincomalee]

Yes a superb day here in North Yorkshire on Monday. A ride on my CB 1000R to the Lake District was made more enjoyable by a Cumberland sausage swirl sandwich that would have made a ten on biker scran😀 The bad shoulder is annoying but I’m sure you will get it sorted. Enjoyed the catch up blog as usual. 👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Nice one!

[@cliveteague2115]

Yep, enjoyed that. Thank you 😎

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it - thanks for watching!

[@_Archambaud]

Get well soon❤️

[@bagger1912]

Hi Andy I to had extremely agonising shoulder pain. Eventually I had to have a reverse shoulder replacement. After trying everything I could think of with no relief I found a really good acupuncturist. Went from eighty percent pain to twenty, and able to do long rides again. Able to do my trade as a mechanic full time over the two years prior to my surgery.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Good result!

[@dpmorton]

The bike looks so much better without the rear seats. Love the rambling vlogs around south bucks, gives me some ideas for new roads to ride round.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Delighted to hear that! Thank you for watching.

[@sergentcolon1]

Morning Andy, it’s annoying when your body won’t allow you to do the things you want. Ageing is a pita really. Another channel you might like is the Australian Armour museum, their videos on restoring various tanks, military vehicles and even artillery pieces are really interesting if you enjoy engineering. The guys there are incredible at fabricating parts and solving problems, true artisans.

[@garytilley3217]

I hope the shoulder improves soon. We careful of that man flu though. Covid pales into insignificance in comparison 🤪. A good car vlog is Tyrell’s Workshop.

[@neilking1]

Sorry to hear that the Op has made things worse for riding etc. I think the sound is very clear, you may feel the engine note is muted. Can't wait to hear your views on the Triumph 400, so far the general impression has been very positive. A comparison (probably not fair) between the RE 350 and the Triumph 400 will be interesting. I enjoy your VLOG's, so keep them coming and fingers crossed that the shoulder improves......

[@DomGaskell]

Sorry to hear about your shoulder Andy. Lovely burble coming through from the bike 🙂 There's certainly been plenty of decent weather to get out, but I've been busy, and of course, when I do get my bike out to give it the once over, I end up dropping it and smashing a mirror! 😭 Aside from that there's an o-ring that needs replacing, which is already in hand! Looking forward to the mirrors arriving then I can blow the cobwebs out before I use it for the commute again Edit to add: more off the cuff vlogs please! Nice enjoying the countryside while you chat about random things 😉

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks 👍

[@tonyjourneyman1944]

A nice relaxing ride, I'm working at home here writing some not very challenging software and it was the perfect background on the other screen. Bummer about the shoulder, I broke my wrist a few years ago and couldn't ride for a bit, just a memory now, hopefully you get the same outcome with the shoulder.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Cheers Tony...

[@loddude5706]

'Easy, like Sunday morning' . . . Elegant as Elgar, bronzed sepia in the brown, sensible shoes & strong guttering, well worthy of it's Canuteous English task. A cricket-matching motion, unhurried, straight & true . . . & steady, like Sunday morning.' Hope the shoulder eases, vlog's good, mic's good & may the next fly in your teeth die happy. (Not that I'm stuck indoors watching horiz met bounce off the window, mutter mutter etc. : )

[@robindown]

I always enjoy these VLOGS, keep 'em coming - your comments about mental wellbeing and forgetting your troubles always strikes a chord. I have managed 662 miles so far this year, despite awful Northumberland weather. On the topic of other YT channels - try Stace on Wheels - in particular "7 reasons Why I Ride" - she nails it. She is also very competent, mechanically, which makes me feel inferior, my spannering skills being several degrees beneath your own. Hope the shoulder issues improve with time.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

I'll check her out - thanks!

[@charlesbrimson]

A lovely Tuesday afternoon bimble along the lanes Andy. You made me very jealous, I’m only just up the road from you in Brill, Bucks and should have taken advantage of the nice weather myself. Still, there’s always tomorrow! The RE looks lovely - just my sort of bike. Charles.

[@jag1970s]

I was on the bike today for about the 4th time in 10 weeks - horrible weather and I work at home a lot. Sadly I have 26miles of traffic to work including Spag Junction, but I usually find reasons to be glad to be on the bike.

[@JLOSTAFF1]

I sympathise with you over shoulder pain. I'm in the same boat, probably due to rugby injury 36 years ago. In addition many years of playing squash at a high level has take its toll. At least we can still get out and about! After an hour I really need to stop. 🥴 Freddie Dobbs is a favourite of mine, does a good podcast too, along with Del Boys Garage.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes two channels (and people) I know!