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VLOG: Royal Enfield Hunter 350 // Slow Saturday Work Commute

My Saturday ride plans got canceled due to a work project, but I'm riding the Hunter again for my breakfast meet-up. So far, my honeymoon with the little Hunter is still going strong! Skip around with the chapter markers below.
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0:00 Working on a Saturday, plans to ride today are canceled
2:29 Maybe some rain today, and luggage options for the Hunter?
4:10 Constables patrolling local streets, speeders killing cyclists?
8:13 The Hunter's transmission is fantastic!
11:00 Upgrades for the Hunter are arriving, waiting to do everything at once
14:03 Drain bolt dimensions?
15:30 Speed-limiter at 75 mph?
17:27 Arriving at Island Grill for breakfast
19:00 Resuming after breakfast, passenger pegs vibrating loose?
24:45 SHOEI NeoTec II issues, complaints about Iron Supply Powersports?
28:12 Resuming from the warehouse, upcoming motocamping plans
36:06 I'm thoroughly enjoying the Hunter's personality and ergonomics
40:38 Thoughts on a Hunter 450 with a liquid-cooled twin and double the power?
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  • @kristophertrout7328
    @kristophertrout732811 ай бұрын

    There is a drain bolt for the counter balancer in the front. The main drain is a plate with 2 bolts. Up inside there is a screen filter that can be pulled out with a small plyer. Royal Enfield has tutorials on KZread for oil changes and other maintenance stuff. Might be on the Meteor or Classic, but it is the same engine.

  • @thepab3072

    @thepab3072

    11 ай бұрын

    Good to know, thanks for sharing ☺️

  • @trd4d
    @trd4d11 ай бұрын

    I was riding my X300 down the freeway in Tacoma, WA a few months back. Was in the second lane, and a guy in a truck looked me in the eye from the lane next to me, and just slowly pulled into my lane. Clearly just challenging me to hold my position. He wanted my lane, and had no intention of being denied. If I had a GoPro, I probably would have reported it. Who am I kidding? Washington doesn't care.

  • @maxbialystock254
    @maxbialystock25411 ай бұрын

    If your water bill jumped that much from your irrigation, I would advise look at your system zone by zone and make sure you do not have a broken head or line leak that would overuse during that zone operating time. Water guys use gallons per minute and it does not take long for a good leak on a 3/4 pipe to add up. 1 gallon per minute x 1440 min in a day x 30 days in a month is 43,200 gal. Also take a look at your bill. There is usually a flat rate per month up to a certain amount of usage, with added charges that progressively escalate in 1,000 gal increments. Check for a leaky toilet as well, those can use 200 extra gallons a day easy. Love the channel. Considering the Trail 125

  • @thepab3072
    @thepab307211 ай бұрын

    More and more I see vids on this bike more and more I want it. My choices, Grom, CT125, Meteor or the Hunter. Had a Grom before, love the CT125 but the Hunter and Meteor are a lot of bike for the money. The shifting of the RE makes me want one, had issues with my Grom and CB300R. None with the FZ09, issues with the FZ09 was too much bike for my needs. Was always going too fast 😂

  • @samanimeguy23
    @samanimeguy2311 ай бұрын

    Love the look...waiting for a Honda equivalent!

  • @polytechnitis2842

    @polytechnitis2842

    11 ай бұрын

    There is one but only in India , google Honda H'ness 350

  • @lstavenhagen
    @lstavenhagen11 ай бұрын

    I go to the SH national forest on the BV400 fairly often. I take 149 from Anderson all the way in, and ride around in there (on each side of I45, over in New Waverly and etc.). Its about 40 miles from where I am, so I want to take the super cub in there next, once I get a good seat modification.... When it cools off, I may try something more ambitious like trying to camp or take a hike on one of the trails....

  • @dry509
    @dry50911 ай бұрын

    Glad you are liking your new bike. Looks like fun. I am so chicken of making a mistake I haven’t bought another bike in over three years. I would need to be able to return if I don’t like it. Haha.

  • @roywalls5595
    @roywalls559511 ай бұрын

    I love watching your videos Mr. Aaron I learn by it!! 🍻🍻

  • @ZoahPorre
    @ZoahPorre11 ай бұрын

    20:59 Quasi, I recently jumped from HEB to Fastenal, and they do now allow people to come in.. or they are in the process of transitioning to let people back in.

  • @manos_recovery
    @manos_recovery22 күн бұрын

    The only reason haven't bought this bike my 6"2 body🤧 Love it

  • @QuasiMotard

    @QuasiMotard

    21 күн бұрын

    Man, don't let your height put you off... this a FUN little bike! Check out Mr Darcy & The Ol' Man ( @MrDarcy-OlMan ) on KZread. He's a friggin' MOOSE of a dude, and he still fits well on the Hunter 350: kzread.info/dash/bejne/lYN1pI-xlse8iZc.html . Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

  • @grominwithrob1339
    @grominwithrob133911 ай бұрын

    I love the sound of a singe cylinder thumper.

  • @mikecrowley3102
    @mikecrowley310211 ай бұрын

    You make enjoyable vids. Regarding a rear carrier rack the best qualiry that I've seen are the Givi, available from Hitchcocks in the Uk. When doing your valve clearances ; The fuel tank connector is a tight fit First depress the locking tabs at the base, then push the connector up slightly, th e n , pull back down and off. (This helps clear the detent) Similar with the fuel line, disconnect at the injector end by depress the 2tabs , push in slightly, then pull off . You can move the crank by turning the rear wheel whilst the bike is in gear. Before you remove the rocker cover make sure the piston is backed off TDC. as the top of the rocker arm can foul one of the inner ribs on the rocker cover. After removing the rocker cover place the piston back to TDC., Then do your clearances at TDC. When you remove the rocker cover gently remove th e gasket .Beneath the small removable cover on the left side of the engine the gasket is stuck n place with a sealant so gently ease it out with a blunt implement .you can reuse the gasket dry. To keep the gasket in place when refitting, use a few dabs of grease in the rocker cover recess to hold it in place Get somebody to hold the tank when you refit and be careful to not trap the drain hoses under the tank. Good luck ..Mike

  • @QuasiMotard

    @QuasiMotard

    11 ай бұрын

    Howdy, Mike, and thanks for the feedback and the tips! I just finished the 300-mile service a couple of days ago. It was a snap, and it only took me about an hour to complete (2.5 hrs with video and stopping to illustrate things). I managed to get some good camera angles of the underside of the tank where the fittings and drain hoses are located. Hopefully, those will present well on video for other owners to reference during their first time through. The valves were close to spec on this inspection. The intake was about 0.001" (0.02mm) loose, and the exhaust was 0.001" (0.02mm) tight. I reset the intake to factory spec (0.08mm) and set the exhaust a bit loose (0.20mm) to give it some room as it beds-in. I plan to pull the cover and check them again at around 1500-2000 miles. I'll be sure to check out the Givi rear rack. I'm waiting to hear back from Auto Engina (India) about shipping to the USA. They have some very nice products (and prices) for the Hunter, including an engine guard and rear rack. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

  • @mikecrowley3102

    @mikecrowley3102

    11 ай бұрын

    Good to hear that you completed your service without too much hassle. Some people struggle with it so a good vid on the process will be valuable. Regarding the rear rack,, I checked out a few but the Indian made racks looked poor quality. Many of them only bolted in under the frame where the grab handles are fitted. The Givi rack uses those same fixings , plus it also bolts to the main frame in front of the shocks , giving a far stronger fixing . The Givi was extremely well made , powder coated and all the brackets and holes line up. The only down side is the Givi is more expense and you have to purchase the mounting plate as a separate item. Still, you get what you pay for! All the best, Mike

  • @DiogenesOfCa
    @DiogenesOfCa11 ай бұрын

    Welcome to the war on cars brother.

  • @shoopnooop2952
    @shoopnooop295211 ай бұрын

    26:43 setup fees are the most bs fees from dealerships. Hardware stores don't have any "setup" fees for their mowers and the ones i had to deal with at minimum require breaking down the wooden crate and putting the steering wheel and connect the battery. Some need the seat put on also. The zero turns need the handles and the seat connected. walmart doesn't have "setup" fees for their bikes and they usually have longer setup procedures.

  • @QuasiMotard

    @QuasiMotard

    11 ай бұрын

    Agreed! 😉👍 --QM

  • @razvanv339
    @razvanv33910 ай бұрын

    amazing videos, congrats for this quality content!

  • @QuasiMotard

    @QuasiMotard

    10 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching and leaving feedback! 😉👍 --QM

  • @bchamp1
    @bchamp110 ай бұрын

    The dealer I bought my hunter from only kept my bike for 90 mins for the first service.

  • @davestraight8219
    @davestraight821911 ай бұрын

    At 0920 on Saturday I was on the way to Watkins glen - back in England now

  • @REZrblde
    @REZrblde11 ай бұрын

    Ive seen like 3-4 Porsche's in your last 3 videos... *Maybe its a sign Aaron...maybe its a sign*

  • @jeffcooley7577
    @jeffcooley757711 ай бұрын

    I am trying to settle this in my mind...perhaps you can help? Is it correct to think of your new RE motorcycle purchase as an English bike, made in India, being ridden in America? I have enjoyed both Hunter videos you done so far. Congrats on the new bike!

  • @QuasiMotard

    @QuasiMotard

    11 ай бұрын

    Yep, that sounds about right! In that respect, it's no different than my Honda Navi: an Indian-built Japanese bike, assembled in Mexico, and ridden in America. If you think that's scrambled, then just wait until I ride the Hunter to pick up Chinese food that's made in the USA, cooked by Vietnamese owners, and eaten by a family who is Dutch-German-Irish-Brazilian! Whew... I'm dizzy already! 🤣👍 --QM

  • @polytechnitis2842

    @polytechnitis2842

    11 ай бұрын

    Royal Enfield is an Indian company based in Chennai ,The name was English a very long time ago before it was bought by an Indian company

  • @danoalex2977
    @danoalex297711 ай бұрын

    Always around 75 in San Gregorio California, o and never below 50 lol

  • @MadsWorld34
    @MadsWorld3411 ай бұрын

    i know where i live if you call them and tell them you're about to fill a pool they ask how much is it and they don't change you for the sewer. oh and you talking about setting valves. i went to check mine on my trail today and i cant find any of my tools to set them. and i'm not bending any of my snap on or craftsmen tools to do it so i guess i need to buy some more. even my feeler gauges are gone. GRRR

  • @ontherebel11
    @ontherebel1111 ай бұрын

    If you look away from the screen right after you start the bike at the beginning of the video, the bike sounds like a huey helicopter!

  • @jameshenry1729
    @jameshenry172911 ай бұрын

    Just curious since the Hunter is only 20 hp and has less than a 300 cc scooter could you use the Hunter in the Cannonball

  • @QuasiMotard

    @QuasiMotard

    11 ай бұрын

    That's an interesting idea, but it wouldn't follow the sprint of the event. Maybe we just need to coordinate a small-bore coast-to-coast rally of our own? 🤔👍 --QM

  • @mr.somebody1493
    @mr.somebody149311 ай бұрын

    Ya know, watching all these videos, the mirrors don't look buzzy to me I can clearly make out what's behind you even in the video. The optics actually look very clear. Maybe it's the camera, IDK.

  • @mlbabineaux
    @mlbabineaux11 ай бұрын

    in louisiana, my water bill is 16 dollars a month

  • @chucklesy
    @chucklesy11 ай бұрын

    Our village fire department will hook to hydrant and fill swimming pool. Flat rate

  • @MikeMcRoberts
    @MikeMcRobertsАй бұрын

    How are you overlaying the data on the video feed please?

  • @QuasiMotard

    @QuasiMotard

    Ай бұрын

    Howdy, Mike! The telemetry data for the heads-up display is recorded by my GoPro Hero11 camera (and my Garmin Zumo GPS when I'm riding with it). The gauge overlay is generated using a third-party program called Telemetry Overlay: goprotelemetryextractor.com/ I stitch everything together with Adobe Premiere Pro to create the final videos. Creating the overlays is a lot of extra work, but I think the end results are worth the effort. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

  • @andregrastyan3403
    @andregrastyan340311 ай бұрын

    You would enjoy the new CL 500 Honda a lot more.

  • @ericbowers71
    @ericbowers7111 ай бұрын

    Get some calipers to measure the drain plug.

  • @QuasiMotard

    @QuasiMotard

    11 ай бұрын

    Yep, that's the plan. I was hoping to find a definitive answer online so I could order the magnetic drain plug and have it ready for the first oil change. There's no such luck so far, so that'll need to be done later... maybe a dump and refill instead of waiting for the 3K service? 😉👍 --QM

  • @ryancarlson178
    @ryancarlson17811 ай бұрын

    I love cycling but would never want to put my life in the hands of someone behind the wheel of a 2-ton death machine. Luckily cyclists sometimes get bike paths, depending on how pedestrian-friendly your city is. A cardiologist from my city was killed near where I live in almost the same way on Sunday.

  • @andregrastyan3403
    @andregrastyan340311 ай бұрын

    What maid you buy this bike? What was the plan ?

  • @QuasiMotard

    @QuasiMotard

    11 ай бұрын

    The standard-retro layout of this bike appeal to me. I already have two of the Honda CB500's in the stable (2013 CB500F and 2014 CB500X), so I wasn't interested in the new CL500 "scrambler" version. I've heard great things about the new generation of Royal Enfield bikes, so this little Hunter 350 struck a nostalgic nerve. 😉👍 --QM

  • @aadarsha1764
    @aadarsha17649 ай бұрын

    Quasi,

  • @BmanNL1
    @BmanNL19 ай бұрын

    Are cyclists riding on the same road as the other traffic? That's crazy! These roads are also of poor quality, I must say.😮

  • @QuasiMotard

    @QuasiMotard

    9 ай бұрын

    Unfortunately, dedicated bicycle lanes are uncommon throughout most of the USA. The traffic laws here permit cyclists to use the same road lanes as traffic and, in some cases, use the full lane for "safety" reasons. Unsurprisingly, that doesn't increase safety for the cyclists because the cagers are so aggressive and territorial (or inattentive and reckless). It's not uncommon at all for cyclistst to be struck and killed by speeding or inattentive cagers, so riding on the streets is a risky proposition. To compound the insanity, Texas has very few sidewalks for pedestrian use. Throughout most of the Houston area and most larger cities in Texas, there are ZERO sidewalks so pedestrians must walk on the side of the roadway or in the grass/dirt/etc. Automobile vs pedestrian/bicycle accidents are very common and could be avoided if the infrastructure (and the politics) permitted an alternative. Dedicated bicycle/pedestrian lanes that are segregated from the roadway (preferably with high curbs or other barriers to prevent use by aggressive cagers) would greatly improve our mobility options here. Until that happens (probably never), we're forced to live in a transit situation where only the oversized cages can compete and survive. 😒 --QM

  • @BmanNL1

    @BmanNL1

    9 ай бұрын

    @QuasiMotard All the best with your recovery! That doesn't sound very safe at all. I live in the Netherlands and here for the most part fast and slow traffic is separated. If the speed limit is above 20 miles, then cars and bicycles have their own lanes and ow ntraffic lights. Sidewalks for pedestrians are also everywhere. If I would turn right or left I would not have to worry about bicycles or pedestrians going straight, they are all separated from each other. We Dutch cycle a lot and not just for recreational purposes but for everything, shopping or work or whatever. And it has nothing to do with social status or not being able to afford a motor vehicle. It goes without saying that big and small accidents happen here also, but for the most part I feel safe no matter if I use a motor vehicle or bicycle. And if our roads where like that with cracks and holes there would be an uprising here. 🤣

  • @johncordell8843
    @johncordell884311 ай бұрын

    Saftey feature like the horn

  • @QuasiMotard

    @QuasiMotard

    11 ай бұрын

    💯👍