Royal Enfield Classic 350. Thoughts so far, Accessories, Do you wave?, Harleys and Coca Cola. 

As an ex wagon driver I can totally relate to you on the push-irons 😂 and I think that regarding waving it just shows how many people are riding bikes as a fashion statement rather than riding for the love of being on a bike, no matter what size or type, definitely looks better without the screen, all the best buddy 👍

Loving these videos mate rayt down to earth 👌👍

Hello Shotto, I've got a H-D and a Enfield 350 classic (you showed the photos in an earlier episode), yes I do nod or acknowledge other bikers, I find the Power Rangers are the ones who ignore my greetings. A funny wee story, back in 1980 as a new inexperienced rider on my CD175 I was coming off a dual carriageway into a small town a couple of bikes were coming the other way and flashing their lights. The bold me was waving back happy to be acknowledged, only to get stopped at a speed trap a few hundred yards on by the Traffic police, it was a harsh lesson but I soon got to tell the difference between a wave/nod and a warning of what lay ahead. cheers Al

Hello bud, l do nod or wave at all bikers and swear at ones who don't return the gesture 😂really good video love your ramblings

Hi Keith, I'd like to help with your scientific experiment, I always wave at other bikers unless I am in a situation that I have to cover the controls. Most here wave back regardless of the bike they are on. Bicyclists over here usually stay to the right when they realize someone is behind them. They do get in their own world sometime. You are right people seem less considerate of other drivers now, I've even caught myself doing it. Lil' Darlin' is helping me to relax and do better with that. The little Classic makes you feel more at ease, no rush! Your bike sounds great, nice video friend!

New camera position far better and even better you have removed the screen 😂 now you are real Classic rider ! These bikes make you a more relaxed rider that enjoys the ride not the destination 😊

Morning Keith, yes I nod and sometimes wave and have done so for 40 years of riding. It used to be the case that most fellow motorcyclists did so, but I find response varies. In Europe waves seem more prevalent. In terms of accessories, sump and engine guard both from RE, touring seats, rear rack and panniers, all RE. I intend to tour a bit this summer. Ride safe and enjoy :)😊 oh and I just got a rev counter from Hitchcocks

In America, since riders cross each other on the clutch side, generally wave low (pointing at the white line) with two fingers. This kind of says "two wheels down". Enjoying your videos and keep the shiny side up.

Great video Keith , I agree some people nod some don’t but that’s people. I think though sometimes they don’t see you nod,so they don’t.

Morning Keith great video . As a rule I do nod to other bikers but it is very hit and miss but do it anyways 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽 so if I do see you knocking around you will get a nod 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

I often find that when I out mid week most biker's wave but on a weekend that's very different, few seem to.

Rock on Shotto love your thoughts about push cyclists completely agree with you. Great podcast keep up the great work.

Spicy topic to bring up ! 😁 50 + years of riding and I wave to everyone (even mopeds). I have learned however, to wait for the Harley riders to wave first. Most do not. The originals belong to organized gangs who have, lets say somewhat dubious reputations. A person has to earn membership into their clubs. Today many people think that by buying the horse and dawning the costume they deserve the same respect. Basically buying into a lifestyle. Harley dealerships are more than willing to supply their needs. That is much the same as all manufacturers. Having said all that, I was stopped at a street light on my yellow Meteor last summer when a "real" hog on a hog pulled beside me, smiled and said, "You know you've got a really nice ride there." Re cyclists, I think your country, much like most of Europe, (Netherlands not withstanding), have historic narrow roads built for horse and buggy. Most people do try and share road here in Canada at least. It is those offensive drivers/riders, rather than defensive ones, that we need to wary of. Like most of us say, "ride safe". 🙂

Passed thar 30,40 sign on Thursday Spotted the tractor markings last September before it was famous 😊

Waves and nods - scientific survey. Impressive sample size Keith 👍😂. Actually, I get more engagement from other bikers with my Classic 350 than many of my other bikes - even from sportsbike riders which is weird. There's no mistaking the Royal Enfield tiger eyes so they know exactly what it is as they pass. I used to have a Kawasaki J300 scooter. It looked a bit like a 1000SX from the front. I used to get nods on that, then as they passed me you could feel they wanted to take the nod back 😂😂

B4 my moto days I rode my bicycle a fair amount and was always told "the biggest one always wins." That could apply to 20 hp motos also. My motos range from 136 down to my now 20 hp. Common sense and respect also apply, especially if you want to stay alive. As to the waving issue, I've have been ignored by more HD's than most other bikes. I think the newer generation aren't aware of the courtesy wave and I wave and hopefully they will pick up on it. My most pleasure comes from waving at all the farmers and wives and always get a waveback. Public Relations for the sport is essential in gaining respect., in my opinion. The 👍👍5🏍🙋‍♂️

Another great vid! I finally received my Classic last week and have some pics. Would love to share if you let me know how?

This is me just giving you a wave I'm on my Meteor by the way :D

I have a harley and a classic 350 and a super cub 125, I wave or nod to everyone even L plates, I remember getting the nod when I was on L plates and the feeling of community it gave was fantastic..the least response I find is the more dayglow the less wave or nods back

Like you I noticed how bad Harley riders were back in the early 1990's when professional type people started to get mid life crisis problems and bought those types of bikes, they were so far up their own backsides trying to look 'bad' that they didn't see other riders. Not all maybe but certainly in the south it seemed like it. Here in Spain those same types riding Harleys don't see other riders was well, don't know why as I try to acknowledged riders whenever I can, back in the UK it was normally a head nod but here its a left arm pointing downwards. In France it seems to be a left leg out, especially if being overtaken. But it's good to acknowledge fellow riders.

I always nod to other bikes, but give up nodding to harleys many year's ago, they never wave back

Each to their own as they say Keith. After 18 months with it I've just done away with the DNA filter and gone back to the OEM . Why ? Like yourself change the Silencer . And fitted a Punjab short but kept the cat. I find its the OEM silencer that chokes the engine way more than the cat which creates very little back pressure as is basically just a honey comb It sounds way way better without the DNA induction and the 1 hp better with DNA is not a deal breaker for me. After all as you say they aren't road rockets anyhoo. My other bits? sump guard ,rear pegs gone and rear saddle replaced with chrome rack, non peak stainless headlight rim, crash bar, Panniers, and bar end mirrors. FuelX lite will be my last job as I've seen a test and it does as claimed drops the engine temp by 10 degrees. I always wave to learners as without encouragement and new riders biking will die. Safe riding mate👍 Lee

I agree about the Harley riders, they never wave 😛

I've always cycled and motorcycled. No one has any patience, and the roads are their preferred arena for combat. Part of the problem is the volume of commercial traffic on the roads, since the end of railways as a common carrier. Lorries, vans, commuters, sightseers, sluggish 350s and even slower bicycles, all competing for the same space. Living in a rural area, if I need a widget I can have it delivered the next day. That is simply unsustainable, if we expect to live in peace with other road users. On the sump guard issue, wouldn't a longer front mud flap be a better solution? Dirt will inevitably find its way behind the guard, which makes engine cleaning a trickier issue.

Straight bit of road I usually wave, anything more technical only a nod. If I'm on my Harley I'd say 80% return wave, even some other Harley riders do not as I'm only on a lowly Sportster 🤪. However when I'm on the Bullet almost all other Harley riders return a wave, its the crotch rocket jockeys that blank me then, no logic to it at all.

Dont get nods from hd’s. Poor bods on infirior bikes i presume 😁

Popped in for a pint of Coke..😂

I'm a bus driver and agree about cyclist's

I like your channel because you didn't bag other road users, just the musings of an older chap like me😢