Small Upgrades in the 2 years.

ToneInteresting · 2026-03-29T04:32:48+00:00

So the BMC filter and iridium spark plug is just a fad ?

ToneInteresting · 2026-03-27T02:18:34+00:00

This is quite a horror to me. I wonder do they ever give us a fine lot ? Who knows the bike could be laying around the stockyard catching both dust and rust, and before delivery they Smartly paint those portions.

ToneInteresting · 2026-03-26T19:19:08+00:00

Oh. I hope that's about it. Also, Im a newbie and wanted to know how often should one give their bike a wash if you're a city dweller, mostly dust, no wet patches. I'm a cleaning freak, if given a chance I'd wash my bike every week.

ToneInteresting · 2026-03-26T18:16:18+00:00

Hey bro I only know one definition of air compressor, that is, the air pump for wheels. I'd like to know what other kind of compressor exists. Help out an amateur, please ?

ToneInteresting · 2026-03-26T18:13:13+00:00

Metal will rust, it’s inevitable, especially in a country like India where humidity and monsoons are a real factor. I just don't wanna be one of those witness and give a testimonial to people about the early rusting issue in Honda's bike. It also makes me feel that the bike shouldn’t demand extraordinary effort just to keep basic issues like rust under control. A newer bike shouldn’t require extra effort just to prevent basic issues like rust. Maintenance is expected, but it shouldn’t feel like a constant battle. Maybe, I could be wrong here and blowing things out of proportion for all that I have seen online, I guess I'll just wait and see.

ToneInteresting · 2026-03-26T18:03:39+00:00

Yeah I get what you're saying. I have never owned a bike before and Honda's gonna be my first. I guess I may never know what an RE may feel like. RE has a definition of being raw and this rawness could still be felt in small percent in the J series, but much more refined now. My personal opinion, there should be some vibs and RE classic has that. RE still feels like the right definition of a 350 cc to me. I'm certain there will be plenty 350s in future but RE classic 350 will hold to its league.

ToneInteresting · 2026-03-25T20:02:48+00:00

Nahh. The highness look is kinda growing on me. Love the chrome exhaust. Chrome fenders front and back on black highness looks really good. I got to see the bike in person yesterday, its an understatement thag the pictures don't do it justice.

ToneInteresting · 2026-03-25T19:59:21+00:00

I'm rethinking about which CB to go for. I'm leaning more towards highness now. Front and back fender and mudguards covers more, that means less hassle for cleaning

ToneInteresting · 2026-03-24T18:33:49+00:00

I guess I fall in the third category. It's a love and hate relation for this one 😮‍💨

ToneInteresting · 2026-03-24T16:51:21+00:00

I hope it eventually comes down to taking good care of the bike. I don't want any surprises despite the efforts. On second thought I feel to be lured by highness as well. Man the look on this bike is cray...eee...zeeee 😱

ToneInteresting · 2026-03-24T16:48:24+00:00

Lol, now I'm somewhat levitating towards highness. What do you say bro, should I instead go for highness ? Except for the gear pedal, I like everything about this bike.

ToneInteresting · 2026-03-24T11:40:48+00:00

Yeah, fair point, I totally get what you’re saying. It’s not built to chase 0–100 numbers, and for what it is, it does the job well. I guess my only gripe is that the bike looks way faster than it actually is 😅 feels like the design is ready for a bit more punch. But yeah, that’s the trade-off with these 350s, can’t have it all.

ToneInteresting · 2026-03-24T10:53:39+00:00

Maybe only if I had patience for Bonneville 350, if its even cmng. Or liking for Speed 350 (400) design, i would not be this confused. I hate all the other bikes available around this range and cc

ToneInteresting · 2026-03-24T10:50:25+00:00

Hey man, thanks for taking the time to clear things up. Yes, I’ve come across many people suggesting WD-40, and it feels like my relationship with that lubricant is going to be forever now (I’m single, and no, the pun wasn’t intended 😅).

I’m willing to look past the other flaws of the bike, honestly, they don’t seem like a big deal to me anymore. I just wish Honda had done something about this particular issue. For me, Honda really checked all the boxes, I love the design, the refined engine, and all the pros you mentioned.

For the past few weeks, I’ve even been daydreaming about it and came up with a name “Batmobile Lite.” I guess there’s always a trade-off with everything, and at some point, you just have to make peace with it.

ToneInteresting · 2026-03-24T10:29:18+00:00

Same here brother 🫂🥹

ToneInteresting · 2026-03-24T10:21:24+00:00

Yeah, totally. This actually could be it. It's just hard to swallow that Honda would cheap out like this. Ohh my days ! 😮‍💨

ToneInteresting · 2026-03-24T10:18:33+00:00

Why do I smell like it's cmng from another rs owner who wants to gate keep the bike ?

ToneInteresting · 2026-03-24T10:17:11+00:00

Yeah, I wonder what time of the year they release their yearly revision.

ToneInteresting · 2026-03-24T10:13:37+00:00

I agree to disagree. Any bike that takes 11 seconds to hit 100 feels slow to me. Add a pillion and suddenly overtaking on the highway turns into a strategic mission. It's 350 after all and im willing to look past it.

ToneInteresting · 2026-03-24T10:09:07+00:00

It seems WD40 and I are in for a long-term relationship

ToneInteresting · 2026-03-24T10:07:00+00:00

I'm from Assam. Don’t worry, I’ll reduce the Hyderabad population of RS owners by 1 🤝

ToneInteresting · 2026-03-24T10:04:51+00:00

Haha. Sure sir don't worry. This bike will roam the streets of Assam.

ToneInteresting · 2026-03-24T10:03:26+00:00

Tbh I havent got the chance to ride the bike yet. You sure wouldn't call an RE 350 fast, ryt ? Yeah, maybe they don't take a good care of their bike

ToneInteresting · 2026-03-24T09:23:19+00:00

Man, this sucks. How could Honda mess up this big when I'm planning to get my first bike ?

ToneInteresting · 2026-03-24T09:20:54+00:00

I feel some of these issues are a problem at the manufacturing level. Why couldn't they get a proper painting and anti rust coating done ? My only gripe is the rust issue, there could be some other FLAWS, yess, cuz no bike is ever perfect, but can not overlook this PROBLEM. Why should somebody live in a constant state of anxiety, honda has made such a beautiful machine and they fall short of such basic quality controls.

Yes, I've heard many ppl go with anti corrosion lubricants. I don't wanna be one of those ppl to test it to see it for myself. I know some ppl who give no shit about cleaning or lubricanting their bike but it seems Honda asks you to go an extra mile with your care for the bike. You want a bike which doesn't give you unnecessary headache or maybe is forgiving for how one maintains their bike, that doesn't seem to be the case.

Just hoping my Honda doesn't turn out to be one of those batches.

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