Forgot to mention in the video that i have a new Patreon account where you can Join to help further support my channel. www.patreon.com/Foxxy400 It's going to help allow me to make videos like this on a more frequent basis rather than sporadic. As well as hopefully continuing this style of video (project series) with different bikes from RE and or other manufacturers. Thank you all! So glad the series of videos has been well received by the public. Take care everyone!

On a mild slope hit an indicated 80mph going down to Dover on my Hunter. Going back up even on steeper bits it was fine, in 5th was low 60s but couldn't be arsed to downshift. I'm happy my 16t front sprocket, dna filter fuelx lite works well for my commuter. No issues on the motorway

You weren’t kidding! I’ve gotta come see this bad boy! 😂

@Taco32man

2 ай бұрын

What’s next on the list? I know you reeled some stuff off but what would you like to do the most??

I did a cam on my 411 and it was transforming. Granted I also have a fully adjustable tuner which I believe makes a big difference too especially in the mpg area.

Good stuff, enjoy. I'm so tempted to get the new cam.

Great video, I'm doing essentially all the same mods soon but I'm also doing Dyno runs for some before and after numbers. I'm also doing a 411 big bore kit as the final mod.

Great video.. this makes me more inclined to get a 350 seeing the camshaft performance. I cant believe nobody is offering a big bore kit for these, i really think they would absolutely fly off the shelf if they did.

@FoxParasyte

2 ай бұрын

There is one company offering big bore kits..... But I'm extremely skeptical of them. I didnt mention them in the video for the sole reason i do not trust it

@vaibhavverma2960

19 күн бұрын

​@@FoxParasyte @MotoMorten installed it lately you should check it out

Good video. I have been following all the 350 performance upgrades on all the KZread videos. I remember test riding a 350... It was probably the most comfortable bike I had ever ridden. Perfect position, great seat, smooth engine. Taking it up to 60mph nearly made me weep. .. if only. if only it had 5 more horsepower. Well... I think we've found them.

I'm toying with the idea of the performance cam and the fuel X lite buy I still have 2 years left on my warranty. Doing this will void that. I've changed the exhaust and fitted the DNA filter and these certainly made a difference. Love your Royal Enfield Classic vids mate. Keep it up. 👍

@timolanteala-brown9608

2 ай бұрын

Other than the 1st service, ive done everything else myself. Like Foxxy I bought all my parts from Hitchcocks as such Ive a record of my own services on my bike. I believe via the Enfield owners forum, Enfield will honour warranty claims

@FoxParasyte

2 ай бұрын

My partner/dealer told me that warranty stuff will still be completely covered and not to worry about it. He told me that as long as i have everything documented (which i do) i'll be fine. Also was told that if i put that powertronics V4 ECU on the bike that yes it would absolutely void the warranty.

@georgewylie9674

2 ай бұрын

How was all the work documented?

@FoxParasyte

2 ай бұрын

@@georgewylie9674 all the invoices for the parts I've bought and for the services that have been done to the bike. Interval services done by the dealers and NOT myself also is a huge factor.

As always a great video. Looking at doing most of these mods on the meteor but not the cam for similar reasons plus funds lol

@FoxParasyte

2 ай бұрын

I completely understand that. The cam is the most expensive part on the bike so far..... Until a big bore kit which if it's going to cost similar to the 411's I don't think $750 USD is totally out of the ball park. Having a shop doing it (cause i'm definitely not) that price will be over 1k easy. Is it stupid? Oh god yeah. Am I intrigued? Absolutely.

@bikerbicky

2 ай бұрын

@@FoxParasyte defo too much for me. But I am testing the throttle body but I am trying the different codes to see how many are derestricted

@jaymichaud1447

2 ай бұрын

@bikerbicky I just got lucky and scored a brand new never installed cam on fb marketplace for $150. Guy decided not to keep his hunter. So don’t rule out eBay and marketplace for a deal.

Dig how you smoked that Cintas truck. 🤌

Its not that you are pushing the engine less at top speed, the RPMs at top speed are exactly the same as you didn't change gearing, its just that its running smoother at that speed. A standard mechanical cam has to be timed to the RPM you want it to run best at. It can only run perfectly at that RPM. The closer you set it to 1K, the smoother it idles an the more power off the line it has but it starts to run rough at high RPMs an losses power. Cars are always this way from the factory. You cant feel an engine running bad at high RPM, but an engine that idles rough is very noticeable to a new car shopper. On the other end, a cam that is built to run best at high RPM idles bad if it will idle at all. But as you twist it up in to the RPM its built for, the engine smooths out an creates more power. Thats what you hear at the drag strip. Most car people understand that cam sound means its running bad at idle. But because you cant hear it, its harder to understand the engine in a factory car is running bad like that at High RPM. Cams are always a trade off, until you get in to variable vale timing an electronic cams anyway . In this case this new cam is set to a slightly higher RPM than factory. The valves are opening longer. That makes it run smoother at higher RPMs an create more power there. But they didn't change it much. They have made it idle worse, but not enough to be noticeable. The change in tone you are hearing is just that. You are hearing the exhaust valve staying open a hair to long. The valves are still closing to soon at high RPM, just not as much. Because the valve is open longer, it pulls in more air, requiring more fuel too. The end result is a slight loss of power at low RPM an a gain in power an smoothness at high RPM. Getting rid of the high RPM roughness you didn't know you had until it was taken away. You also lose a mile or two per gallon. These engines have a lot more power in them, but to get there using a cam, you have to start trading its ability to idle well, an make it easier to stall. They look to have done a really good job designing this cam to keep the noticeable changes in the positive direction. Pretty smart sense the speed limiter would make going past that pointless.

It's nice that you are able to see real results. It'll be interesting to see what RE's next moves will be with the new water cooled single, after they release what's anticipated to be a new Hunter model with it. I'd like to see what they could do with that motor in one of the retro bikes (Classic/Bullet), but I'm not sure if RE fans would go for it.

@FoxParasyte

2 ай бұрын

I've had a lot of people mention a 2 cylinder classic and bullet to me. The water cooled idea doesn't bother me at all. But i want nothing to do with another 2 cylinder that's using the exact same engine as 4 other models. Now if they did what BSA are attempting to do with a 650 single cylinder. That absolutely would be a huge draw for a massive amount of people.

Thank you for yet another interesting video. Now that's a sensible performance comparison, run the same bikes side by side with and without the modification. These bikes are going to be different every day due to ambient temperatures, type of road surfaces and the wind speed / direction. I should think of purchasing a bigger motorcycle if I require more power.

@FoxParasyte

2 ай бұрын

That's why i dont feel it was acceptable to say that the technically valid faster 0-60 test is totally justifiable. That downwind was far too strong. Im glad they had a classic to compare it to. Dyno tests are good and all but they dont exactly translate to actual riding which is why i dont/wont get it done on my bike. To add (to your edited portion) For me the bike does exactly everything i need it to do. But i 100% understand why someone would want more power. Which there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. All depends on needs and really where we live.

after putting a DNA air filter , kent cam , Enfield precision free flow silencer , fuel X on and deleting the cat. converter on my Hunter 350 , the bike was a lot quiker but i found also that the torque in the lower revs was a bitt less, but when i put the DB killer back in the free flow silencer it was a lot better again .

@timolanteala-brown9608

2 ай бұрын

What's the mpg like? I appreciate it's got a hell of a lot to do with the throttle, I've got a Hunter, absolutely a dream through traffic (had a sv650) and quicker than my previous bike in the rush hour traffic

I wouldn't change the speed limiter either. I can't see ever going over 70mph on that bike. The wind buffeting would make me feel very unstable.

It seems crazy why Royal Enfield haven't released a new 500, I think that's what everybody wants.

@Hemi-mc2ce

Ай бұрын

Yea man me too

I didn't know that new RE engines have overhead cam instead of pushrod because mine is over 10 years old and has a pushrod engine

@frankmarkovcijr5459

Ай бұрын

Over head cam with a chain drive is cheaper than push rods.

Hello. Great video. I am attempting to install a 411cc big bore on my 22' Classic 350 this sunday 😬

@FoxParasyte

Ай бұрын

I saw that company that produces the 411 and 500 big bore, i'm entirely skeptical of it. Good luck to you on that and i'll keep an eye out for the video you make on it

@MotoMorten

Ай бұрын

Aw, thats not great to hear. May I as if there are any spesific reasons you are so sceptical?

@FoxParasyte

Ай бұрын

They claim a lot while not providing any stats or performance numbers pre or post install. The only number they gave was a 4% increase in power. Which would be barely 1hp on a bone stock 350 for what 700 euro or near 1k USD? Also the gas that is required to prevent knocking, we do not have anywhere near me. 95 octane isn't easy to find here where i am. Let alone 100 ron for the 500bb kit. It seems like it would only really benefit the hunter 350 since it doesnt have a limited, and in countries where that high octane is readily available. Ill wait for the Hitchcock one and see what they've come up with.

@MotoMorten

Ай бұрын

Ok. Thanx. Ill keep you posted. 98 oct easily attainable in Norway 😊

As always, a very well executed video. I finally pulled the trigger on a Classic 350. I am intending to also go down the same path you have shown us the way. My first one after the first service Is completed will be the FuelX Lite. Thanks for the inspiration! What is the scoop on the Hunter Throttle body you mentioned?

@FoxParasyte

2 ай бұрын

There's been a huge amount of talk that the Hunter's throttle body / ECU doesn't have that speed limiter on it. Someone has put it on their meteor 350 and claimed that this swap does indeed work. Do i know firsthand? No but it wouldn't surprise me

@georgewylie9674

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info. I will have to look into that.

Hi! Great video. I have done the same upgrade as you did and i agree with your thoughts. I have tried only a couple times and it made quite na impression comparing to stock. However i feel the bike more "viby" especially footpegs and seat (i dont have touring seat) on acceleration. It could be me but i would like your opinion. Cheers from Norway!

@FoxParasyte

2 ай бұрын

I unfortunately due to my disease and what's it's done actually can't feel much vibrations through my left foot. That said, i felt that it decreased a little bit when i put the deluxe pegs on. Same with the touring seat. But at the same time, I've been on several other cruisers both american and Japanese that vibrate significantly harder than the classic. Maybe I'm unintentionally grading on a curve 😂

@_sv1

2 ай бұрын

@@FoxParasyte thank you for taking your time to reply. I guess now I have an excuse to buy more parts 😅. All the best 👍

Other than personal preferences on exhaust sound/noise is a free flow exhaust a benefit? My Hunter on the stock exhaust, DNA air filter is quite loud. Other than exhaust sound, is there a point?

@FoxParasyte

Ай бұрын

Its kinda hard to say. I think the only way i could tell is by popping the old stock one back on and running some numbers.

Have you done a change in the front sprocket? I know right now not thinking of doing the throttle body, but with sprocket and throttle body in it may get it so its not guzzling gas on the highway. I'd be curious to see it fully fitted.

@FoxParasyte

Ай бұрын

I have not, unsure if i plan to change sizing as of yet. My next plan is to do shocks but to my surprise it's not a simple 3 minute job like some of my other bikes lol. Looks like I have to remove the entire rear fender and back seat.

@foxParasyte were they able to replace the cam without pulling the engines side cover and using that crankshaft lock tool? Would be nice if Royal Enfield would just put timing marks on the engine covers like most manufacturers do.

@FoxParasyte

Ай бұрын

Actually they did not remove them. They had their own tools, made their own timing marks and rocked it out in under an hour.

@jaymichaud1447

Ай бұрын

@@FoxParasyte cool I figured it could be done. Seems like overkill taking the side cover off. Thanks!

Foxxy, while re-watching this video, something you said about low end torque has slightly decreased. How far from the outside edge of your tail pipe is the screw / bolt holding the baffle into the silencer? There is something that Harley riders use, that can be utilized in any motorcycle, really. The part is the "Thunder Torque Insert". They boost torque by adding back pressure in the pipe and reduces exhaust gas reversion. They are made by DK Custom Products. Personally I don't think changing to heavy duty clutch springs will do anything for that. Do you feel the clutch slipping?

@FoxParasyte

2 ай бұрын

I'll have to take a look into that. I could always throw my baffle back in and see if that does anything. Idk i guess my thought on heavier clutch springs is to reduce the significance of that buttery smooth shift and acceleration from a dead stop to more of a snappier feel. It doesn't slip more than normal for any of the 350s I've ever been on.

@georgewylie9674

Ай бұрын

Still running in my Classic 350, but I am following up on my mod list and ordered a FuelX Lite. It is a known fact now, and one you proved out earlier that these J Platform 350s run lean out of the crate, and a FuelX Lite will adjust that lean fuel air ratio and reduce the head temps around 200 degrees F. My hat off to you as you are the only person I know of that asked the question of how much heat from stock to post FuelX Lite and found a way to prove it out. That alone would be worth while in my opinion to just reduce head temps. But to have something that also smooths out how the engine runs and adjusts for mods is a lot of value for money. I have looked at a lot of videos and realized that I took away the wrong message. The Thunder Torque Inserts reduce back pressure by decreasing what is known as reversion. That is exhaust gases that are reversing direction from the tail pipe and head back towards the head during the intake pulse of the engine.TTI's reduce reversion by increasing exhaust gas velocity,. You end up with a more exhaust free fuel air mixture. They had some diagrams that help explain it better than I can. But I believe I am going to add one at some point.

My issue is by the time you have added all the performance bits you have bridged the gap to the Triumph 400 price wise

@FoxParasyte

Ай бұрын

True, however you could say the same thing if i bought a Speed 400 did a bunch of similar performance parts to that bike, then say well why didn't you just buy (x bike) instead. It's definitely a revolving door and yeah dumping money into the bike turns into what some would call a "money pit" but i have no desire to get rid of my classic so in the end it matters 0% to me. Also for the record. I've been on both the 400's and think they're badass. I'm thinking of getting the scrambler version myself

I’d really love to see a video on the gas mileage.

@FoxParasyte

Ай бұрын

That will take time. I want to be able to have at least 5 fill ups documented before making a video on it. Doing it off just 1 or 2 and comparing to a stock estimated EPA is not accurate in the slightest imo

@americashypeman4437

Ай бұрын

@@FoxParasyte , I agree, one or two fill ups would be rookie numbers, you've gotta boost your riding time up so we can get good data.

Does anyone else miss kick starts?

Oh 410cc and 500cc big bore kits now available from Himalayan tools

@FoxParasyte

15 күн бұрын

I can't even buy the gas it's required to operate with the big bore kits

@timolanteala-brown9608

15 күн бұрын

@@FoxParasyte may be grind the head? There's an example on the how to on the 500cc kit

@kenmetalsmith8638

15 күн бұрын

​@@FoxParasyteThe 411 kit only requires 91 octane.

@FoxParasyte

15 күн бұрын

Hmm, idk why I thought both were 95 octane. That's my bad, not sure if ill do it though. I'd rather wait on the Hitchcock one if im being honest

@timolanteala-brown9608

15 күн бұрын

@@FoxParasyte I'll be getting a 2nd hand classic this coming winter (good time to buy) by then hopefully get some dyno tests on these big bore kits. My hunter is my commuter I'll do any cam & big bore kits on the classic. It's wise to wait to see what the user experience is from the people who have fitted a kit in a few months once run in and dyno tested. I'm tempted by the 410. I've got the rev counter, i was only using 2 to 5k

11:47 no, they won't

Top speed ?

@FoxParasyte

Ай бұрын

Unchanged as the classic and meteor are electronically governor'd at 75 based off the speedo. Meteor can have the ECU swapped for the Hunter and that im told will eliminate the speed limiter but that ECU doesn't fit right off the classic.

@emiliobr100

Ай бұрын

@@FoxParasyte Hunter top speed superior ?

@FoxParasyte

Ай бұрын

@@emiliobr100 my understanding is it doesn't have a speed limiter (based off what several people have explained to me) as for it's top speed, i have no idea. I pushed a demo bike to 75 but no further as it was stock and it took everything to get to that speed.

@timolanteala-brown9608

28 күн бұрын

​@@emiliobr100I've a hunter, got the fulex lite and air filter up grade, 16t front sprocket. I'm going to Dover later this month, a very long down hill stretch, on a highway mind wouldn't want to above 80mph for any length of time. I'll report back. Delkevic, a UK company does a variety of exhaust systems for the Hunter.

himalaya 450 bro!

@FoxParasyte

2 ай бұрын

I'm interested in the bike but it's not here where i live as of yet. That and I'm a bit worried about all that electronics on the bike

@dailyfunnytv358

Ай бұрын

@@FoxParasyte same here. I am definitely skipping that one because of the whole tft screen

The cam was the greatest mod I've installed. Now when you rip the throttle open is gets up and scoots. But you do lose a bit at the bottom. Mine pulls solid up to 65 in 3rd. Too bad about the speed limiter. Here in SoCal you'll get run over with a stock one on the freeway. Now not so much. Enjoy!

I f the bike was a 500 you would not have to do anything with the bike.

@FoxParasyte

Ай бұрын

They don't make the 500 anymore. They haven't in a handful of years, parts for it also are an absolute nightmare joke to obtain in the US

@timolanteala-brown9608

Ай бұрын

Where I live it's all environment taxes, the 350 is euro 5, saves me paying £12.50 a day in tax. The later 500cc are fine on euro 4 but for how long? I don't remember getting a vote on all these restrictions mind.

@frankmarkovcijr5459

Ай бұрын

@@timolanteala-brown9608 you guys are nuts over there. Plain and simple. To abide by such regulations it's not rational.Things happening forever over there.

@timolanteala-brown9608

Ай бұрын

​@@frankmarkovcijr5459 no worries, my choice 🎉

@FoxParasyte

Ай бұрын

EPA laws are insane in certain parts of the US as well. California is like their own country with silly laws and restrictions trying to make the world a green place... yet ironically there's homeless people and drug addicts defecating and shooting up in the middle of the streets. Don't get me started with garbage Portland Oregon

Can't see the point. If performance is important to you then why buy a 350 classic. Add up the cost of all of those parts and you could have a Interceptor. I have a 350 classic and love it. Be interesting to try the 650 classic when it arrives...

@FoxParasyte

2 ай бұрын

I bought the classic because i love the bike. This series was never about turning it into a crotch rocket. Which is a point I've stressed several times before. To add, even if I did buy a 650 GT or interceptor and did a the exact same series on those bikes. I would have the exact same comment of why did you buy this when you could have bought something else that had a bigger engine and is faster? That's a revolving door. That'll never change no matter what bike I could possibly have and what modifications I could possibly do to it

@timolanteala-brown9608

2 ай бұрын

Oh, the ride my friend, the experience. I've ridden motorcycles for 40 years and personalised is the key. Don't ask why, ask why not? Edit I've the Hunter 350cc, lowest cc bike in 38 years, it's just a great fun bike. Want a classic with the same engine, yes it makes no sense but I'll put the Hitchcocks cam on the classic. Great fun bikes

@weemark67

2 ай бұрын

I have the cam recently fitted, taken easy for next 100 miles to bed in. I also have the dna filter n plate, Red Rooster exhaust and de cat pipe. I yesterday got the 187 unrestricted throttle body from the Hunter, fitted. Still to go out and do a test run. (Rain stopped play) This throttle body does not fit the Classic, Tiger Ness has already attempted. The Hunter and Meteor has same running gear/ speedo configuration. Can’t wait to get out on the My Meteor. What a great bike these are. Puts a smile on your face. Loved the video. Greetings from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 😊

@timolanteala-brown9608

Ай бұрын

​@@weemark67any update?

@weemark67

Ай бұрын

Cause its my bike. Am a short arse, only RE i can touch the ground on. Its not all about performance. Its my personal choice!