Thanks Raajaa, those are very kind comments. That is my style actually, so I'm glad it came across that way 🙂 Last week I took delivery of my new RE Classic 350 and I will be doing similar long term coverage of that bike ( as well as further coverage of my Meteor of course ! ). Thank you for watching and for your lovely comment. Stay safe my friend. Cheers 👍🏻 ER.

Hey JT, great to see you back here ! Thanks so much for watching and commenting. If I can do my bit to make your wait more bearable then I’m delighted to do so ! Stay safe and warm and thanks for your support ! Cheers 👍 ER.

Thank you Multiscannersequipa for watching and commenting. There is another video on my channel where I compare both seats in GREAT DETAIL including all dimensions and everything which may be of relevant. Just look for my „Seat comparison video“. That is probably the most detailed comparison of two motorcycle seats available on the entire internet 😂😂😂 I‘m glad you find my videos helpful, that’s why I make them, to help others with their decisions regarding the Meteor. Thanks for watching and for leaving such a kind comment, I really appreciate it ! 🙏 Cheers 👍 ER.

Yes very true about High end seat. Unnecessary waste of money. Thank you 😊 🙏🇮🇳

Thanks Dave, as you can see here, probably no bike is perfect but IMO the Meteor comes pretty damn close ( provided it meets your needs and you are not asking too much of it ). The Tripper thing is bound to get solved with an app update eventually. I'm going to brush off the surface rust from inside the exhaust as best I can and then rub WD40 into the whole area and that should take care of that too, at least for a fair while. I hope you can get a Meteor some day Dave and join in with the fun we are all having 😉 Take care Dave. Cheers. ER.

You're welcome James ! Thanks for watching and commenting. Stay safe. Cheers. ER.

Thank you Michael ! The seat review may take a few weeks because I've been unable to get out in the past ten days due to bad weather and it doesn't look like improving any time soon. I really want to do a 2-3 hour ride with the standard seat before giving my verdict. So far I'm not noticing too much difference to be honest but I think the difference will become apparent after a longer ride. The video will definitely be coming though, as soon as I've done enough riding ! Totally agree, attaching your phone to the USB port and the handlebars gives you a far better navigation solution anyway, the Tripper pod is being let down badly by the current state of the app unfortunately. Stay safe Michael and thanks again for watching, commenting and supporting my channel ! Cheers. ER.

I swapped out the halogen for an LED within a week of ownership, the difference is dramatic. Do it.

@@lowend5566 I can well believe that. I’ve only ridden once in the dark and found the standard headlight to be very good on high beam, more than adequate. But admittedly on dipped beam I would expect LED to do much better. I don’t normally ride in the dark but if that should change then an LED headlight would definitely be an upgrade worth having ! Thanks for joining in Grahame, I see you’ve been busy tonight 😉 All of us here appreciate everybody’s input, it’s great to benefit from others’ experience. Stay safe and thanks again for commenting ! Cheers 👍 ER.

Vielen Dank für dein tolles Kommentar Thomas, ich werde schon rot 🤗 The Meteor is by far my favourite bike ever. It has so much character and instantly becomes like a best friend to you. I feel sure that you will feel the same way about your Meteor Thomas, you won’t regret your choice ! Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for supporting my channel, I really appreciate it. Take care and stay safe ! Cheers 👍 ER.

Hi BD. I'm glad you're looking forward to my next video, I am too ! I've been unable to get out and do any filming for two weeks now because of bad weather ! I literally haven't touched my bike in two weeks, apart from to make this video. But even that day, which was the only decent day we had in that whole time, after filming I had no time to go for a ride. Really missing riding at the moment ! Hopefully I can fill your waiting time with interesting new content soon BD. I can however assure you that the Meteor is worth the wait. Fingers crossed they take their time with yours and build you a good one which brings you trouble free smiles for many years to come ! Thanks as always for watching and commenting. I will be out working on a new video as soon as the weather improves, I promise. I'm desperate to get out on the bike again myself ! Take care and stay safe ! Cheers. ER.

Thanks very much Quinn Peaks Biker, I’m glad you found it interesting 👍 I think I covered everything I wanted to but it was a bit of a weird shoot. Because of bad weather, as soon as it let up, I had to rush out and film “some” video. I then had to hope that I had enough to cut something together with the voiceover which I would have to do later. It was all a bit trickier than it needed to be but when the weather is crap you have to improvise. I’m happy enough with the end product and it seems to have been well received, so definitely worth the effort in the end ! Thanks for your support Quinn Peaks Biker, it means a lot to me ! Stay safe. Cheers 👍 ER.

Thanks John, I'm glad you appreciated my efforts. Even though it is my own bike and I love it to bits, I will always try to appraise it objectively because these videos are predominantly aimed at people who are thinking about buying a Meteor. They deserve to hear an honest and unbiased opinion. Fortunately so far the bike has been fantastic but if that should ever change I will not be shy about creating a video about it on this channel. No bike is perfect but so far my Meteor has come pretty close ! Thanks for watching and commenting, I'm glad to see that my videos are finding an audience. Stay safe and warm John, Cheers 👍🏻 ER.

Thanks William ! Me too ! 😍😍😍 Stay safe my friend and thank you for watching and commenting 🙏 Cheers 👍 ER.

Thanks IK, really glad you appreciated it. Overall, based on my experience ( the Meteor now has 5000+ km on it ) I would unreservedly recommend the Meteor to anybody thinking of buying one. It has been perfect, not having a single issue in the first 5000 km is amazing and it just feels as though the bike will get me anywhere I need to go. It just feels so solid and dependable, very well put together. I don't expect that to change any time soon ! The fuel economy is excellent too. I have already managed to do over 500 km with a tankful of fuel and regularly do 400 km before I start looking for a petrol station. Stay safe IK and thank you for watching ! Cheers, ER.

Thanks Jonathan 🙏 I didn’t know about the handle on the rear shock. Sounds like a similar thing to what I had on my Bullet ( as standard ). That might actually be an easier option for RE-Rider so thanks for mentioning, sounds interesting ! Take care, stay safe and thanks for your great input ! Cheers 👍 ER.

Hi Allan, thanks for the compliments, I appreciate them. I have now done nearly 6000km on the Meteor without an issue and last weekend I even took it off-road ( check out the trailer "Hell Road" on my Channel for further details ). The bike is incredible, I just can't say enough good things about it. Regular rubbings with WD-40 are keeping the interior exhaust rust at bay so the only real complaint remains the Tripper app, which hopefully RE will improve soon. So mechanically I have zero complaints but do bear in mind that I don't generally ride in rain and salt. In the UK a fair few people are having the catalytic converter rusting quite badly ( it sits just under the engine and obviously gets all of the muck thrown at it when it's wet outside ). If you keep the bike clean and dry it looks as though there are no issues to worry about ! The fly screen is the official Royal Enfield "Tinted Fly Screen" accessory, your dealer should be able to order one or you will probably find one on the bay of e if he can't get one. I think it really suits the bike, it just finishes it off for me. It also keeps the dead insects off the clocks and cables which can otherwise be a real pain to wash off. So worth having if you like to keep your bikes nice and pristine too ! Hope this helps. Cheers Allan, ER.

Hi again RS, yes, in a later video I do say that the issue is easily alleviated by rubbing it with WD 40. It then looks black again and never gets any worse. It does need repeating from time to time but I just wipe it again every time I wash the bike and it’s fine. I can wholeheartedly recommend the Meteor, it really is an amazing all rounder and so enjoyable to ride. I now have 6000 km on mine without a single issue and will be taking it in for the 12 month service next month ! Cheers RS, let me know if you do finally get a Meteor, I think you should 😉 All the best,, ER.

Thanks John for watching and commenting. Glad you enjoyed my latest “production” which I managed to film on the one day that we’ve had in the past ten days where it wasn’t raining or blowing a gale ! I’m glad that you’re out there in all conditions enjoying your Meteor John, that’s the spirit, top man ! Yes, I too have an Optimate cable on my bike and I think for the winter a battery tender is absolutely essential, whether the battery is on or off the bike, although on the bike charging is far more convenient because it enables you to get out on the bike straight away, should an unexpected beautiful day suddenly appear. Judging from what I’ve heard from Himalayan owners, the batteries RE fits are not the best and don’t cope very well with lack of use, so all the more reason to keep them on a charger IMO ! I think a few people struggle with foot placement on the shifter, you need to be careful not to preload the gearbox. If you do, as soon as you shut off the throttle, you could end up shifting gear unintentionally. Since I have petite feet I’ve always managed to put them where they need to be and have never had a problem 😇 Thanks for your lovely comment John and I really hope you get some decent weather to get the next 200 miles and the first service out of the way asap. Good luck and stay safe. Cheers 👍 ER.

I still have false neutrals after 2000km , if you tap a bit to lightly down from 2 he will show neutral but be in 1 or 2, you will get a fel for it after a while but i still get it from time to time.

@@ekimandersom4478 Hmmm...ok. Can't say I've ever had that but then again I am used to an old four speed Bullet gearbox so tend to give the shifter a pretty well intentioned kick every time I shift gears 😛 Thanks for commenting Ekim 😉 and stay safe. Cheers 👍🏻 ER.

@@economicalrides thanks for the replies.

Thank you Andrew for taking the time to post such a motivational comment, I really appreciate it ! I'm struggling to get out and film new content at the moment ( awful weather for a good month now, constant wind and rain 😭 ) and it is really getting me down and making me wonder why I bother trying to build a KZfaq channel when all it does is stress me out ! Comments like yours remind me not to be so selfish ! I am doing this to help others and from time to time I am successful in that and that is literally all that matters ! Thanks for bringing me back down to Earth. Your comment was exactly what I needed to read. So thank YOU 👍🏻 If you have any questions about the Meteor, feel free to ask, I will gladly reply. Cheers Andrew 🍻, have a great day ! ER

@@economicalrides please keep the faith that warmth and sunshine are around the corner.. it appears Spain is identical at the moment to Minnesota in the USA. Please keep it fun..do inside maintenance things that interest you and do not worry about impressions. People who follow you, including myself now that I've found you channel, watch you because of our like mindedness, and the smooth and easy and relaxed manner of your presentation.. nasty again here today, so during my coffee this morning I will be going through your list of videos. Be good 👊

@@andyostertag Awesome ! Thanks Andrew, you are a star ! Yes, hopefully plenty of better days to come 🤞 Enjoy (?) my other stuff and I'll be adding to my stock of content as soon as the weather allows. Cheers 👍🏻 ER.

@@economicalrides you got it...be good now

😛 Ruby says Hi ! Yes, the Indian version of the app already sounds pretty good, so hopefully it will arrive here eventually. I don't doubt that that particular con will soon disappear. The rust in the exhaust is slightly offensive to my OCD bike condition condition but I will just whack a load of WD40 in there and hope for the best ! So overall, there are no cons which are likely to be of a permanent nature. Thanks for watching SB ! I really struggled to get this video out. We had one day in the past 10 days when it wasn't either raining or blowing a gale. As soon as I had my weather window, I dropped everything, got the bike out of the garage and started filming. I realised that I didn't have time to prepare a script for the audio so decided to get the images on the SD card and worry about the sound later. Today I spent most of the day doing the voiceover. Boy, this KZfaq lark can be hard work sometimes ! Hoping for some semi-decent weather next week and to be able to do some riding ( and possibly filming ) again. Take care, stay safe and sleep tight. Cheers buddy. ER. Ruby sends you 👅s

@@economicalrides we have a weather window today; we'll have 50 deg F or 10 deg C today. Later this week, on Wed or Thu, we'll have 58-59 deg F, or almost 15 C!; for this time of year, that's warm here in Pennsylvania! I not only want to enjoy my Meteor; I want to burn off some fuel, so I can put regular in it. Since the manual stipulates 91 RON fuel, I was putting 91 octane, or premium, in it. I'd FORGOTTEN that, here in the US, we use Anti Knock Index, not RON-duh! We always seem to do things different here on our side of the pond... The AKI averages both the RON and MON together, and that is the AKI used here in the US; the formula is (R+M)/2. Anyway, 91 RON is equivalent to what's 87 octane here, as computed on the AKI. 87 octane is regular grade fuel, which is substantially cheaper; it's over $0.50 per gallon cheaper. If I were to fill the whole tank, I'd save $2; since I never let the tank go empty, my saving per fill up will be less. Even so, those savings will add up over time. Plus, I think that the low compression engine will run better with regular. I'm anxious to see how it runs when it has regular in the tank, as it'll burn sooner and quicker vs. the premium fuel I'd put in it, i.e. is better matched to the engine's compression.

@@markymarknj OK. Found this one too now ! Great weather here this week too, would love to get out and film but too much work on at the moment. Never mind. I'm sure the weather will turn to sh*t in time for the weekend ! It sounds like I'd need a pocket calculator to figure out which pump to use in the States 😂 Here I have a simple choice of 95 or 98 octane but since hardly anybody buys 98 octane, more often than not the 98 octane pumps are out of action and 95 is your only option. Next time I am feeling financially liquid and I need to fill the Meteor up, I am going to try him on 98 octane and see if it makes a difference. Others have said the engine feels smoother on 98 octane, so I'd be interested to try it out. Make sure you get out there and enjoy that weather while it lasts Mark ! Cheers 👍 ER.

@@markymarknj don't forget America uses corn syrup ethanol in our regular 87 etc.. I run that exclusively in my cars and trucks only. My Bikes and all small engines get a steady diet of Premium Non-Oxy (no corn). It gums up hoses, jets and tanks

@@andyostertag see, I always did the opposite. I run premium in my car, as it has a 10+/1 compression ratio that's not regular friendly. I always ran regular in my small engines, since they're low compression; they derive no benefit from higher octane fuel. As for my bikes, it depended on what the compression was on them. On my ZRX, I ran premium. On my Meteor, I've run regular in it. Oh and BTW, there's only ONE non-ethanol gas station in my area, and it's like 20-30 minutes away. Thanks to the EPA, I'm afraid that we're stuck with ethanol. As for how ethanol can damage stuff, trust me, I know; I've EXPERIENCED it! My W650 had a messed up carb jet on it. I had to run a bottle or two of Seafoam through it, letting it idle for a long time, to clear that out. I've had to have carbs rebuilt on other bikes-again, thanks to ethanol damage. Thankfully, modern, EFI equipped bikes like the Meteor are designed and built to handle ethanol. Also, since they also operate them in India, I'm sure that they're designed for low grade/low quality fuel. Anyway, my Meteor runs better on regular than on premium; with 9.5/1 compression, premium won't do anything for me.

Thanks again ER ! Actually there is a follow up video to this review coming out tonight or tomorrow. I forgot to mention one of the most important things about the Meteor 🤐 But anybody taking in BOTH videos should get a very good idea of what the Meteor is all about, which is basically what I am trying to achieve here. I do have a satisfactory solution ( for now ) for the exhaust rust on my bike, which also gets a brief mention in my next video. I already have a couple of channel members who are upgrading their chrome silencers to stainless ones, which are available from India. As you say, they don't seem to be holding up too well to UK weather. I'm hopeful that my exhaust will be ok, since I am a softy and no longer ride when it's wet out 😝 Thanks again for watching and commenting ER. Stay safe and at the risk of being pushy, maybe check out the follow up to this video. I am actually out riding in that one ! Yes ! On Sunday I ended my three week run of not getting out on the bike due to storms. It was still damn windy mind but I just had to get out again ! Stay safe, take care. Cheers 👍🏻 ER ( el otro ).

Hi Tamar, I'm guessing that you are a taller rider ? Most people are reporting that the touring screen offers excellent protection, apart from a couple of taller riders. They have solved the problem quite effectively with a screen extender, so that might be an option for you. I'm up to 5.500km now and I have not had a single problem with the bike and the fuel economy continues to be amazing ! Thanks for watching and commenting Tamar, more videos coming weekly. Take care and ride safely, ER.

Thanks David, glad you enjoyed it and I hope it was helpful to you 👍🏻 Take care and stay safe. Cheers. ER.

Hi Gerald. Yep, I mentioned in the video that I’ve adjusted the chain just the once so far. We need to stay on top of the silencer corrosion issue too. The chrome exhausts are suffering and my black one isn’t fairing too well. Considering the quality of the rest of the bike, I think RE’s exhaust supplier is providing silencers with coatings less durable than RE has specified. I think RE needs to know about these problems and have words with this supplier. I can see a load of silencers being replaced under warranty at this rate and that would be a real shame for RE, who are clearly striving for top notch quality in their products. From what I’m hearing, only the silencer is letting down the rest of the bike at the moment ! So let’s collect the data and keep on top of this issue Gerald. If a clear trend emerges, we need to make a noise about this one. I enjoy your channel too by the way, so keep up the good work buddy ! I struggled to get this video done too. I had one dry afternoon in ten days so stopped everything I was doing, got the bike out and started filming. I had no time to come up with a script for the audio, so just recorded the video and did the voiceover later. It made for a time consuming edit but I think in the end it was worth it. I feel your pain though. KZfaq is hard work ! Stay safe Gerald. Cheers 👍 ER.

Thanks for commenting Jack. When I started the channel I always intended to mention both the good and the bad because of course everybody is going to big up the bike they own just because they went out and bought it. It's easy to fall into the trap of trying to convince yourself that you didn't make a mistake by telling everybody that your bike is perfect. I realise that those kinds of reviews are pretty pointless to anybody actually looking to garner some actual information about a specific model. So as far as I am aware, I've always been honest about my ownership experience and will continue to be so. No bike is perfect and I have no issue with pointing out the things which disappoint me slightly. If my Meteor ever breaks down or needs any warranty work done to it, I will of course mention it here. This is important information for somebody thinking of buying a Meteor. Re the rust. I'm going to go at it with a toothbrush and then smear WD40 around the whole area. I think that should clean it up pretty well and hopefully stop it happening again. It would be a cheap and easy fix if it works. And the Tripper just needs an update to the app before it becomes truly useful. No doubt that will happen at some point in the near future. When it does I will report back on the update here. Thanks for watching and commenting Jack. So is the plan to move out of the city at some point and then start your own personal Meteor journey ? If so, I hope things fall into place for you and you can make it happen soon. Until then, feel free to share my Meteor journey with me on this channel ( as you have done from the start - such endurance - hats off to you ! ). Thanks Jack, stay safe and good luck with everything ! Cheers. 👍🏻 ER.

@@economicalrides ACF50 is massively better than WD40 in almost every way. It's a lot more expensive but well worth it.I ride all year round and a can lasts me about 3 years,you only need a small amount.

@@dave8204 Hi Dave, I know of the stuff but I’ve never bought any because I don’t really ever ride my bike in the wet these days. That’s what cars are for, they have roofs and everything 😂 Presumably it’s safe to use on hot exhausts ? If it is, I might just get a bottle in to try ! Thanks for the suggestion, I know UK riders smother their bikes in the stuff to keep them protected 😛 Take care Dave. Cheers 👍 ER.

Thanks Leuff. Hopefully the Tripper is just an app update away from being really good. Don’t give up all hope just yet ! But at least the Meteor has a USB port as standard, so if all else fails you can just mount your smartphone to the handlebars and use your favourite navigation app. Apart from that slight annoyance the Meteor has been absolutely perfect for me so far. I want to keep it forever ! The Meteor would be a lovely first bike, very easy to ride and easy to handle. Let us know if you’re decide to get one ! Thanks for watching and commenting Leuff and I hope you found the video helpful 👍 Stay safe. Cheers. ER.

I have never had the app lock up and I have never had to have an internet connection either. I simply downloaded the maps I needed in advance.

Hi Hejakma, Thank you ! As far as I can tell, that is actually the case. I think the black painted silencers are more prone to the internal rust. However my Meteor now has 6000 km on it and the regular wiping with WD 40 has ensured that the silencer now looks nice and black and it is preventing the rust from becoming a problem. It’s definitely nothing to worry about, it’s easily dealt with, I can barely see it now. Cheers Hejakma 👍 Thanks for watching and take care, ER.

No of course not John ! The more positive vibes around the Meteor the better ! Glad to hear of two more happy customers 🥳 Thanks for sharing ! Stay safe and say hi to the missus for me 👍 Cheers. ER.

So what are your issues Piyush ? I agree though. The Meteor has a real personality and it just feels like your best friend right from the start. I have a real connection with my Meteor, never experienced anything like this before ! Cheers 👍 ER.

Thanks Robert. Yes, I totally agree. A really good looking bike, perfectly executed with a lot of attention to detail by RE. They didn't blow all of their hard work by giving some parts a shoddy finish. It really looks as though care went into every single visible part of the motorcycle and yet somehow it still came in at a very reasonable price point. RE deserve huge credit for the effort that went into creating the Meteor, they clearly created it with a lot of care. The massive success the model is having globally will hopefully convince them to continue working in this way with all future models. The Classic 350 will be another massive hit for RE when it is launched globally in 2022. Stay safe Robert and thanks for watching and commenting ! Cheers. ER.

Thanks John, I’m glad you are appreciating my videos 🙏 Yes, the fuel gauge is inaccurate but that’s the case with many motorcycle fuel gauges. That forces us to use the odometer to know when to fill up and I quite agree, it is annoying that the F odometer keeps putting itself in the foreground. I am forever hitting the trip button to get my range odo back when the fuel is low, that is a fair point. The F odo is often more of an inconvenience than a help ! I’ve mentioned in many videos that unless you are riding on the motorway, it should always be possible to do 400 km on a tankful. I think 250 miles should never be a problem, bearing in mind that I have managed to achieve over 300 miles with normal riding. I think you should be looking to fill up from 240 miles or so. In my experience, when the fuel gauge stays stuck at one bar and the fuel light stays on permanently, you still have 100 km or 60 miles worth of fuel in the tank. You start to get a feel for the remaining range after a while. Always bear in mind that it’s a 15L tank and observe how much fuel the tank takes when you fill up. In my case, when I was already panicking and looking for a petrol station, it usually turned out that I had about 3.5 litres left in the tank. That equates to near enough 60 miles of range ! I’m looking for some temporary luggage myself, something which doesn’t require fitting frames to the bike. Still struggling to find anything suitable unfortunately ! I just want some bags to throw on whenever I want to get some shopping in or have stuff to transport. I wouldn’t want the luggage to be on the bike all of the time, only whenever I need it. I’m glad you are enjoying your Meteor, I hope to get back to enjoying mine as soon as the weather improves. Thanks for watching, commenting and being part of my channel, I really appreciate hearing that my videos are appreciated. Thank you so much ! Take care, stay safe and continue to enjoy your Meteor. New videos coming as soon as I can get out riding again ! Cheers 👍 ER.

@@economicalrides I read elsewhere that, when it's down to 1 bar on the fuel guage, the tank has about a gallon (3.8 L) left in the tank. If you want good, soft throwover bags, go to Htichcock's! They have like three different soft saddlebags for the Meteor... :)

Haha, sounds like the sort of thing I’d do !!! If you tap it again it should go away, I think. Don’t worry about it. I always get at least one DISLIKE because I told my mate to DISLIKE and UNSUBSCRIBE to his heart’s content and he takes this responsibility very seriously 😛 Congratulations on your new Meteor, I’m sure you’ll absolutely love it ! I’m glad I helped you to decide with my own story, great stuff ! Don’t worry Gary, the weather here is no better. Cold and raining. When it’s not raining it’s blowing a gale. Haven’t been able to ride for the past ten days, the longest “famine” since I received the bike 🙁 I’m getting pretty desperate to get out and ride/film again I can tell you. Thanks for fessing up and don’t worry about it 🙂 Thanks for watching and commenting and good luck with your Fireball when she arrives. As ever, let me know how you find it when you finally have it. I’m nosey like that, see 😉 Stay safe Gary. Cheers. ER

@@economicalrides thanks for that, I have it already, was after a yellow one too nice yellow too, but my local dealer only had a red fireball, or the brown and black supernova, but I like the lack of chrome on the fireballs, and pleased with the red and black, im lucky that I work 4 on4 off so got out on it 3 days out of my 4 off last week, and they great bikes, still running in for first service, just running around at 45/50 mph on the back roads near me, puts a smile on your face, 😁

@@garycunningham268 Great stuff. Sounds like you were quite lucky to buy a Fireball from stock. I’m glad you’re enjoying it. I really really miss riding mine, can’t wait for the weather to improve !!! I REALLY can’t wait ! Ride safely Gary. Cheers. ER.

@@economicalrides yes there's a bit of a wait for some on order, I've heard so lucky to get a red one, another great site I watch alot is, ol man ronin, he raves about them too, well take care, and look forward to future vids cheers gary

@@garycunningham268 Cheers Gary. I watch Ol’ Man Ronin too 🙂

Thanks Roy, actually, six months later, the exhaust is pretty much back to black. I just spray WD40 onto a rag and wipe it around the inside, as far as I can reach, every time I wash the bike. Seems to do the job aesthetically at least, although I appreciate that your solution would absolutely stop the exhaust rusting through from the inside outwards. Should that ever become an issue I would definitely consider doing it your way. Plus I could use Castrol R and get that lovely two stroke racing smell as it burns off 🥰 Thanks for the tip ! Cheers Roy👍 ER

P.S. The Meteor is at 6500 km now, just had the first 12 month service with valve adjustment. The bike has not had a single issue. Not a warning light coming on, nothing ! I'm extremely happy with my Meteor, the only thing I would like to improve is to soften the ride at the rear a bit with some aftermarket rear shocks at some point. Other than that, for a hobby motorcycle, it is darn near perfect !

Thanks Simon. To be honest the two cons are pretty minor. An app update could render the Tripper invaluable and a bit of WD40 could clean and protect the silencer. Apart from that I absolutely love the Meteor and I feel more attached to it than I have to any other bike I have ever owned. Thanks again Simon. Stay safe ! Cheers 👍 ER.

Absolutely Glen, totally agree. Yes, I mentioned the difficulties in my “Is the speed being limited video” 😛 I still haven’t managed to get the wheel properly aligned with the correct chain tension but have given up. I’ll mention it at the six month service and let the dealer reset it 😂 My Bullet had a different system but was equally frustrating to adjust. I guess it must be an Enfield thing ! Getting the chain tension right with the wheel properly aligned is not easy at all ! Not to mention the silencer being right in front of the spindle nut, making the use of a torque wrench or socket wrench more or less impossible. Sometimes I’m glad the dealer has a workshop ! Thanks for commenting Glen ! Stay safe ! Cheers. ER.

P.S. Glad you’re enjoying your new Meteor Glen ! It’s an amazing bike and quickly becomes your best friend. It has such a charming character to it ! Ride safely and enjoy your new baby 👍👍👍

Hi Jim, yes, I’ve recommended doing that to others who have had it a lot worse than I have. In my case, just rubbing WD40 in there with an old rag brings it back to black and also stops it getting any worse. I just need to repeat it from time to time. I usually do it after I’ve finished washing the bike. Thanks for your suggestions. It’s a shame the visible inside part of the exhaust isn’t painted black by the factory because you will inevitably get some condensation there and obviously bare steel will go rusty almost immediately in that environment. Cheers 👍 ER.

Congratulations Phil ! Thanks for letting me know 👍 The Meteor is such a fun ride and a really charming bike. I still adore my Buddy after almost two years of ownership ! The rear suspension can be a bit harsh on less than perfect road surfaces but other than that I can’t fault it. I also love the large tank capacity and fuel economy 🥰 because I hate filling up ! Good luck with your bike Phil. I’m sure you’ll love it and be best friends for life just like Buddy and I ! Cheers Phil 🥃🥃 ER

Thanks Stephen, I‘m glad that you found this useful, that’s why I make videos, to help others ! You make a good point about needing to use the app to set the Tripper clock, that is pretty daft for people without smartphones. If you have some sort of tablet ( yes, I know, but maybe Luddites do have tablets ? ) you can install the app on that and set everything up. Fortunately there is also a digital clock in the speedo which you CAN set manually, so at least you’ll have that ! I’m sure that you will appreciate the charms of the Meteor, if you go into it with reasonable expectations. It’s a lovely bike for just relaxing and enjoying the ride. Great for exploring new roads and simply enjoying being out on a bike. So cheap to run too ! I can usually manage three or four Sunday rides on one tankful and not having to fill up always puts a smile on my tight face 😂 Good luck with your new Meteor Stephen, I’m sure it will be great 👍 I have a cheap luggage option to fit to mine as soon as the slow boat from China ( with the appropriate bolts ) arrives in Spain, so might be worth checking out when the videos go up in a month or so. If I can fit it, then it’s safe to say that anybody can 😂 Cheers Stephen and thanks for dropping by 👍 ER.

@@economicalrides hi and thanks for your swift reply, i thought by the weather on your video that you were somewhere warmer than the uk, the forecast for here according to google is snow just after i get my supernova so i may not pick it up on the 21st wich is a shame because it's a birthday present to myself, hay ho., i have ridden the stella demo bike a couple of times which led me to order the supanova, a few things i noticed whilst out on the demo was the fuel light which seems to have a mind of its own when traveling up hills, the inbuilt clock on the speedo i never noticed but that's good so i won't have to fit a manual one then, the rear suspension was a bit sharp on quick bumps and nearly put my back out, the thing i was most affraid of was the lack of power as opposed to my other bikes but i suppose it's a thing you have to adjust to, the main reason i bought one was the riding position, being past the three score year and ten age and having up and down movement issues with my neck most other bikes give me pain trying to hold my head up to see where i'm going but i don't have that so much with the meteor so it's more or less perfect for me in that respect, i do have a tablet but i don't think i'll be bothering with the tripper, i'll probably just blank out the face so the brightly lit face ( according to some reports ) dosen't distract me if i ever ride in the dark, which is doubtfull, anyway i have heard the lights are pretty poor without changing the bulb, i will, as is my usual thing pull the callipers apart and lube all the parts that don't get any grease on them during production which i did on my interceptor and so far iv'e not had to have the recall done for the callipers which i suppose i'll get around to eventually, all the best and keep safe.

@@stephenkinsley2483 Yep, once it gets down to two bars the fuel gauge fluctuates wildly and the rear suspension can be harsh under certain conditions, I agree. A great low seat height and riding position for those with limited mobility though. I bought mine for my old age really, even though I’m no there yet, I wanted my new bike to be something I could still manage when I’m 70+ years old and the Meteor definitely fits that bill ! Good luck with yours Stephen, for me my Meteor is a keeper🤞 ER.

Thanks MAMRE ( I'm abbreviating you from now on 😉 ). Yes. The Tripper kit for other bikes is supposed to be incoming but I wouldn't worry too much because as I mention here, the Tripper app is so useless that using the Tripper pod becomes a chore. It's just easier to plug your phone into the USB port, fire up Google Maps and lash your phone to your handlebars somehow ! If the Tripper app gets an update and the Tripper becomes useful I will definitely do a video about that, so stay tuned. I must admit that EVERY time I have washed my bike I have been so pleased to have these wheels. I can literally get in everywhere and get everything spotless without much effort at all. I remember how much I used to hate cleaning the wheels on my Bullet ( especially the rear one ! ) and with the Meteor it is just a doddle in comparison. Thanks for watching and commenting MAMRE 😉 I really appreciate your support for my channel, thank you so much. Stay safe and come back soon ! Cheers. ER.

@@economicalrides I have a TomTom Rider 550 and love it especially with all the route choices, winding, very winding, hills, etc. The tripper just looks cool, compact, and I like supporting the brand. I think it would look good forward of, and centered on the current cluster. Signed MAMRE

@@MeAndMyRoyalEnfield It’s definitely a great idea but it lives and dies by the quality of the app it uses. At the moment the app renders it pretty useless unfortunately. As soon as it starts to fulfill its potential I will definitely dedicate a video to it. Thanks for your support MAMRE 😉 and stick with the TomTom until further notice 😉 Cheers 👍 ER.

Great to hear Michael ! All of us here love our Meteors too. It’s a truly wonderful motorcycle ! Cheers 👍 ER

Thanks Henry, yes the Meteor is a brilliant, easy to live with motorcycle. Mine now has 5500 km on it without a single issue. Last week I got my new Classic 350 and look forward to comparing the two RE brethren in future videos. Thanks with watching and commenting, keep on enjoying that Stellar of yours. Cheers Henry, ER.

@@economicalrides brilliant I am thinking about getting the classic 350 but my local dealer hasn’t got the colours I like in stock yet

@@henrysmith5604 Well sub my channel if you haven't already, maybe activate notifications and that way you'll be kept up to date with my Classic 350 adventures too. The next Classic 350 video is being edited as we speak and should be up on Saturday ! Cheers Henry, thanks for watching and commenting ! ER.

@@economicalrides yes I have already subscribed 😊👍

@@henrysmith5604 Good, because people who watch my videos without subscribing are in serious danger of being called "naughty little sausages" around here 😛 Thanks Henry, good man ! Cheers, ER.

Re. the Tripper pod. Are you saying that it has too much glare at night in clock mode or nav mode ? I can only speak of my experience with it in clock mode. I’ve noticed that as it gets darker the background goes from white to black and from black to white as the sun comes up. Is your Tripper behaving differently or are you finding the black background too bright too ? I’ve ridden in the dark and found the pod’s night mode to be perfectly ok. Just wondering whether yours might have a defective light sensor or something. I don’t find the mode with the black background distracting at all. I usually fill up with 95 octane but will give 98 a go next time I fill up. Unfortunately not all petrol stations bother buying 98 these days because it doesn’t sell well, but there are a couple of places where I can probably get some to try out. I will give it a go and report back ! Thanks as always for watching and commenting Mr Fed up n angry 😤 Stay safe and warm ! Cheers 👍 ER.

@@economicalrides Mine always stays on white background too, way to bright in the night. Maybe because i never connect my phone.

@@ekimandersom4478 Mine really doesn't. It inverts the colours when it gets dark. There definitely seems to be a light sensor in the display because it happens automatically as soon as it gets dark enough. When I was riding at sunrise it also automatically went from the black background back to the white one as it got lighter. I'd be interested to hear other people's opinions on this. Maybe yours has a defective light sensor or something ? Mine just works - without the phone being connected - I currently only use the Tripper pod as a clock :P Cheers Ekim. ER.

@@economicalrides mine is the same as Ekim Andersom, I will try a short journey with the phone connected and see if it switches over....The Tripper was in night mode (during the day) when I rode home after collecting the bike, When I paired my phone to the tripper on arriving home is when it went bright and has stayed dazzlingly so ever since :)

@@TheBugsplat Aha ! Maybe it is related to AM and PM in the Tripper. Maybe your Tripper pod thinks AM is actually PM and vice versa. If you connect your phone with the app running I think it synchronises the Tripper clock and the speedo clock with the time on your phone. So as long as your phone has the correct time that could sort things out. It may also go out of whack whenever somebody disconnects the battery for whatever reason. So yes, definitely worth a try, synching the time with your phone again. Mine has worked as it should ever since I've had it but then again I have connected my phone to it several times during that period. Let us know how you get on ! Thanks. Cheers. ER.

Hello Jorge, thanks for watching. There is a link to the tank pads ( eBay ) in the video description. They came from India. Regarding the rim stickers, they seem to be pretty durable. Loads of sports bikes come with rim tape and they don't seem to have a problem with it tearing or falling off. Obviously it depends on the type of weather and conditions you ride in, but if you just ride on surfaced roads when it is nice and dry ( like I do ) then the rim tape should last a very long time. Also expect it to degrade more quickly if you leave the bike parked outside in the elements. If you keep your bike in a garage and are careful when cleaning this area I don't think there will be a problem. And as you say, when changing tyres, whoever does it will have to protect them in some way ! The rim tape in the correct colour is also available as a spare part, should you ever need to replace it. For the front wheel the part number is : SKU: RAJ00177/C For the rear wheel the part number is : SKU: RAT00200/C I hope this helps. If you have any further questions, please get back to me ! Cheers Jorge, ER.

@@economicalrides Thank you for the quick reply and for sharing your views about the stickers. I don't see any link to the tank pads in the video description though. Not sure if it's a limitation from using the mobile YT app. I'll double check when I get back to my desktop computer.

@@Gaius0 You're welcome. Yes, all mobile apps are different, hard to know which features they all support. You should definitely see the eBay link on your computer in a browser. If not, let me know and I'll post it again. Cheers Jorge, ER.

@@economicalrides I've checked on a desktop and can't see a link for the pads in the video description. Maybe you put the link in another of your videos? EDIT: Found it! I searched your other videos and it's in the one titled "My Royal Enfield Meteor 350 gets some tank paint protection - DIY with ER !".

@@Gaius0 Yes sorry. It's in the video where I fit the pads. Here is the link to the video and in the video description you will find the link to the pads. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oMhomc-Szp-tn30.html Cheers, ER.

Hi Rob, thanks so much for watching. I half expected RE to bring out the Tripper app update on the very day of posting this video just to kick me in the ‘nads ! Fortunately ( or unfortunately ) no update has been forthcoming. With regard to the tank pads, at the risk of “milking it” ( 😛😉✌️and love ) may I refer you to my previous video : kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oMhomc-Szp-tn30.html They were donated to me by a channel member who couldn’t use them but the link to the original seller ( from India via the bay of e ) is in the video description 👍 Stay safe and warm Rob. Here’s hoping for a few good riding days this winter ! Good luck with your channel, which I see is indeed rich and varied ( initially I only ever saw your Meteor stuff in my feed but you really do have a load of other stuff on there as well. Blimey ! ). Cheers. ER.

@@economicalrides Sorry to put you to trouble answering about the tank pads....I noticed your video and then the ebay link. Unfortunately I was originally watching your video on the TV where you don't get access to the extra info! Thanks all the same.

@@RobLittleuk No problem Rob. I too generally watch KZfaq on the TV and as you say, you don’t get the option of reading the video description there, which is a bit of an oversight in my opinion. As long as you found the link in the end, that’s the main thing ! The tank pads fit easily when warm and I dare say that hot air and some alcohol should see them come off cleanly, should you ever wish to remove them. If you like the look, I don’t really see a downside and they look better than scratched and worn paint in any case. Cheers. ER.

Hi again Allan, check my channel, maybe subscribe if you haven't already. I already have a video with my first comparisons but because of consistent rain I have only managed about 800km on the new Classic so far, so all comparisons are to be taken with a pinch of salt. To summarise : The Classic probably offers taller riders more leg room, the gear lever is not ideal, water seems to get inside the instruments if you are not very careful, no gear indicator ( which the Meteor has ), no Tripper ( which the Meteor has ), it looks stunning, particularly the chrome versions. But check out my videos on the subject and stay tuned to the channel because more comparisons will be incoming as soon as I get more acquainted to the Classic. If I could only afford one bike, I would currently recommend the Meteor. I think that overall it is just the better package. But only if it fits your body shape. Taller riders might find it too cramped. In that case I would still recommend the Classic as a very nice motorcycle. Beyond that it comes down to taste really. Some people only want a classic looking bike, others prefer cruisers, some hate cruisers. Fortunately RE gives us the choice. If you have any further questions, feel free to ask and I will get back to you ! Cheers, ER.

Thanks John. Currently that would be the dream combo for me. A Meteor for 90% of the time and a Himalayan for longer trips with luggage or for some light off-roading. Have they been spotted bombing about on the "Meteor" 650 twin over there ? I think that bike looks awesome with the blacked out pipe running down each side and the fatter rear tyre and mudguard ! Too much bike for me though, no point spending more than I have to and the Meteor 350 ticks more boxes than any other bike at that price point. Ride safely and keep warm John. Thanks for commenting and keep an eye out for those RE development prototypes ! Cheers. ER.

No sightings of the 650cc meteor of Himalayan as yet I did the Bruntingthorpe tour in 2019 just after getting my interceptor there was a nice looking 650cc bobber and a 800cc VTwin I'm hoping the VTwin comes into production

@@johnalbrighton4569 Cool. I didn't realise you could actually get a tour of the facility in the UK. That sounds brilliant. Would love to do that some day. A V-Twin would be awesome and could lure the odd Harley rider over to RE's side if they get the looks and the pricing right. RE is really coming up with the goods in the past decade or so. Exciting times for RE fans everywhere ! I'm sure the 350 Classic will be extremely well received when it gets its global release next year and RE again won't be able to knock them out fast enough ! Thanks for the info John and stay safe ! ER.

The tour was organised by my local dealer who supplied my interceptor

@@johnalbrighton4569 Wow. Cool dealer you have there ! I didn't even get a key ring off mine 😂 Much envy here ! 👍🏻

Thank you for watching, you are welcome ! The Meteor now has 7000 km on it and it has been absolutely faultless apart from the mirrors falling off ( I seem to have had bad mirrors fitted to my bike, nobody else has had the same problem. The dealer replaced them for me after they disintegrated and fell off at around 6000 km 👍🏻 ). I also have the Classic 350 and will soon be doing my 3500 km review of that bike before finally comparing the two. Overall I do prefer the Meteor but the Classic does sound fantastic and looks fantastic in red/chrome. I love my Meteor, it is such a relaxing ride, it's my all time favourite motorcycle and I won't be selling it. If you are thinking of buying one, I would strongly recommend it, it is a special motorcycle and will work its way into your heart and soul. Cheers Paresh, ER.

@@economicalrides Yes sir i do plan to buy meteor 350. Riding comfort, mileage, power.. all fits my requirements. Thank you again 😊 🙏🇮🇳

Hi Michael, yes thanks, I do mention that this was actually the solution I went for in a later video. I usually wipe the inside of the exhaust with WD 40 every time I wash the bike and the problem is solved. The rust is no longer visible and is not getting any worse either. Thanks for your input, I appreciate you taking the time👍 Cheers, ER.

@@economicalrides learned that when I owned a CB 500 Honda that had original 4 in to 4 pipes on it back in the day and they would rust and rot which ever came first, worked a treat on it.

Hi there VV, well firstly, where I live, I am never stuck in traffic. But I was riding in 40 C in the summer and I never noticed any problem when stopping at junctions etc. This is wearing motorcycle jeans or motorcycle textile trousers. If you are wearing thin trousers I would imagine that you would be more likely to feel the heat, especially in city traffic, but it's not something I've ever experienced ! If you are not wearing much protection on your legs and you are in city traffic, then an air cooled engine will run hot and you will start to feel it. I would think that this is normal, it's unlikely to be a problem with your bike. Cheers ER

They really do ! Now I’ve added a red/chrome Classic 350 to my collection 🤗 Thanks for watching and commenting 👍 ER

@@economicalrides Great,, i love classic The Himalayan next

@@thanosa2206 Actually I was saving up for a Himalayan when the Meteor came out and I had enough already saved to buy one straight away ! I’d still like a Himalayan some day 🥰 Cheers 👍 ER

Hi Rohan, well in the manual it tells you not to, which I find very strange ! I do ! I use what they call "finishing spray". It is a bottle of clear spray on wax, which you just spray on and wipe off. It's really easy to use and it leaves no white residue, it's brilliant stuff. The paintwork still feels smooth to the touch and water droplets form on it when it gets wet. Just spray on and wipe off once you've washed and dried the bike. I always think having some wax on the paint makes it easier to remove dirt and bugs, personally. On the Meteor, once the fuel warning comes on AND STAYS ON ( it flashes on and off quite a lot before it stays on permanently ), I would estimate that you have about 100km to find a fuel station. Obviously I would stop at the first one I find but in an emergency I estimate that you SHOULD be able to ride about 100km with the fuel warning on. That is riding gently. If you are doing 100kph on a fast road, that would probably drop down to 60-70km. I hope this helps. Cheers Rohan, ER.

@@economicalrides Thanks again for the tips ER.

@@Rjmjojo Happy to help Rohan, it’s what I‘m here for 🙂 Cheers buddy, ER

Regarding the gears I usually only use fifth once I hit 70 kmh. Since where I ride is rarely flat and straight I tend to only use third and fourth gears, fifth gear is really only on option on straight fast roads. The speeds per gear recommended in the manual for running in are unrealistic here in the west. When running in I just tried to be sympathetic and did max 50mph in fifth, maybe 55mph briefly. Regarding the FI, you can hear my engine running in this video. You can usually hear the pump on any bike but I don’t know how loud yours is. Just compare it to mine and if you think it is significantly louder then mention it to your dealer at the next service, it might be a dodgy fuel pump. I hope this helps. If not, just get back to me ! Cheers 👍 ER.

@@economicalrides appreciate the speedy response. I had no option but to hit 55 mph when returning from the dealership because it was one borough over and I had to hit the highway for half the way. just tried not to over-rev. the FI is still too loud in my opinion, haven't heard that in any of the reviews including yours. So will make a point to ask during the 300m servicing.

@@habibifunk4223 do you have some News about your fuel injection noise ?

​@@chokdeesam2365 I'm used to it now. The 300 miles servicing did not find anything wrong with it either. The fact the bike has such a soft low thump, you just tend to hear the FI noise more, compared to other bikes.

@@habibifunk4223 Ok I understand better. For me,I just have a Meteor, it’s my first injection motorcycle, and same story : injection is noisy :) Now, I have around more 1000 kilometers, and I still « respect » the very short gear range, but I just see on KZfaq, have some people (with not more 400 kilometers) keep first gear around 50 kmph, it’s just impossible for me : around 25kmph my motor « scream ». So, I don’t understand, and tomorrow, I need to travel in mountain road, it will be impossible to respect the gear range without high rev :(

Cheers DD. Well I used to have a Bullet 500 with four speeds and twin drum brakes, which taught me that the front brake was merely for coming to a complete halt. Otherwise use engine braking and the rear brake for regulating speed. I tend to view the Meteor the same way and have no problems. I’ve also done a full brake power ( both brakes) emergency stop and I felt that the bike pulled up sharply enough. What are you doing travelling in the high 60s anyway ? Still trying to snatch that lap record back ? 😉 The brakes are adequate, I found it hard to say more than that, ‘tis true. As you say, it wouldn’t hurt if RE could offer a twin disc upgrade for those who deem it necessary. You know, like those TT legends out there ! I’m constantly trying to overcome my urges to worry about the bike’s condition and concentrate on riding the darn thing. The rust in the exhaust still annoys me every time I see it but the main thing is that it doesn’t ruin my enjoyment when riding. I might still moan about it and try to get it replaced under warranty though ! RE-Rider is not happy with the chrome on his silencer either and has ordered a nice stainless steel one from RE. Unfortunately I don’t think there will be any upgrade blacked out silencers out there, so I might have to put up with mine for a while ! . Take care H and thanks for watching and commenting as always 🙏 Cheers 👍 ER.

I'm at 3000 miles on my Meteor Stellar and the chrome on the exhaust is still as new as the day it left the dealers, even the header pipe hasn't discoloured, cracking bike, love it.🙂👍

@re-rider Oh sweet. Thanks Stephen, a good option to have. I’m still thinking about trying to get a new one under warranty though, will certainly complain about it at the next service ! Trouble is, a new one will probably be just as bad ! Thanks though, good to have options 👍 Cheers. ER.

@@jonathandeeley6276 Sounds like you got a good one then Jonathan ! No rust inside the silencer like on mine, where the condensation collects either ?

Absolutely ! A great idea. I was thinking of using old engine oil but you are right, WD40 should be easier to deal with ! I will get on it as soon as the weather improves. Thank you for watching and for a most excellent suggestion ! Take care and thanks for supporting my channel. Cheers 👍🏻 ER.

Hi Lancer Biker, just posting here to let you know that your interesting Canadian whisky post on my latest video appears to have been deleted by the YT robots. It appears as though yesterday it was your turn ! I received a notification with your message but when I went to reply, your comment was already gone, no idea why. Anyway nice story and great info about Canadian whisky. I really like Canadian whiskies myself actually, they always seem to be very smooth. Thanks for commenting and sorry that your post got removed - it certainly wasn't me ! Cheers. ER.

@@economicalrides I was a bit curious. I think it may have to do with me adding the dot com address of the whiskey site I found the whiskey info at. Was a commercial site and utube likely wanted revenue.Thanks for letting me know. Most important you read it, Cheers

@@lancerbiker5263 Yep. Thanks, it was interesting to read. Do you have a good CA whisky I can try to find over here ? I like to add good stuff to my bar. Just give me the name of a good one without any links and I'll see if it's possible to get it over here. Thanks LB. ER.

Oh, by the way. Before the weather turned to absolute sh*t I did manage to WD40 the inside of my silencer ! Next time I can get the bike out, I will see how it turned out in daylight. If it looks much improved then there will be a picture of AFTER in a future video and I'll give you a mention for the excellent suggestion. If it has done a decent job of improving the situation I'm sure it will be of interest to many Meteor owners with the black exhaust ! Since WD40 protects, it really should at least stop the rusting getting any worse. Cheers LB. ER.

Yes, I’m afraid that most of us have given up on Tripper by now. It’s a real shame that RE hasn’t given us a worthwhile update since the Meteor came out. I think there was one minor update and that was it. It’s particularly annoying when you see how much more advanced the Indian version of the app is. I’m forced to mount my smartphone to the bars because navigation needs to be reliable and Tripper unfortunately is anything but. I certainly won’t be buying a Tripper for my Classic 350, there really is no point ! Cheers 👍 ER.

Hi William, been down that road with the old Bullet 500 and on that it definitely made the idle much more reliable. I'm not sure the Meteor needs that though, thanks to the fuel injection and other gizmos the idle is as solid as a rock. I would like to try one, if there is one available, but I'm not expecting to notice much difference to be honest. As ever, if it happens, I will make a video about it 😇 Stay safe William. Cheers. ER.

@re-rider Thanks for your input RE-Rider. Let me know if you find one and if you think it is worth trying out. Like I said to William, I think on these modern bikes with complicated ECUs and all sorts of sensors the spark plugs are probably not quite as critical as they used to be when the carbs were always set to get the mixture "more or less right, most of the time" 😛 Certainly on my Bullet, the Iridium plug made the idle much more reliable. Have a great day ! Cheers. ER.

Hi CC, LOL you are funny ! Thanks for that ! Well, the Classic 350 ( which I have also bought ) will definitely suit you better, if you can live without the Cruiser vibe. At 6'4" it might still feel a bit small for you but you will certainly be a lot less cramped and it seems to be an equally excellent ride, although very different to the Meteor. I really can't imagine how somebody as freakishly tall as yourself ( sorry 😉 ) could possibly be comfortable on a Meteor. That's my honest opinion. At 5'9 or so even I feel ever so slightly cramped up with where the footpegs are in relation to the low seat. It is a bit cramped for me but for somebody so much taller, I really can't see how you would ever be comfortable on one unfortunately. As I said, the Classic 350 has a lot of charm too, just different, but at least with more room for your legs. Maybe sit on one and test ride one if you think it could work for you. Good luck and thanks for watching and making me chuckle ! Cheers 👍🏻 ER.

Hmmm...where are you ? Here in Europe on iOS we now have version 1.7 which allows you to drop pins and more importantly always resumes the navigation automatically. Tripper is absolutely usable now. Here is my video about the 1.7 update, in case you are interested. Tripper is really good after this update ! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gNpxiqt2kqy7e4E.html Cheers caahacky, ER

Hi Mark, not really, no. But you are right, the moisture only builds shortly after starting and eventually stops. It just seems that this is enough to cause the light rust inside the silencer. I’ve since attacked it with WD40 and it’s looking a lot better now 🙂 Thanks for watching and posting your excellent comment 👍 Stay safe and warm. Cheers. ER.

@@economicalrides thanks for the tip with WD40! Though my bike only has about 540 miles (870 km); though I keep my bike in my house; though I take my bike on rides of 1/2 hour or more; I'm noticing a trace of rust in my exhaust pipe. I'm going to have to do that too. What do you do, spray some WD40 on a rag, then wipe the area with rust?

Hi Mark ! I found your comment about your neighbour buying a Meteor in my 'held for review' section. I approved it but I've no idea which video that comment was posted on and don't know if it has now shown up somewhere. Just wanted you to know that I would have "loved" your comment, if I could find it again !!! That's lovely. Your neighbour liked your bike so much that he went out and bought one for himself. Amazing. That's "the Meteor effect" right there ! Thanks for that comment, wherever it ended up ! Cheers 👍 ER.

@@economicalrides I THOUGHT I posted the response to your 3,500 km review revisited video. It was to that, the 3,500 km review, or when you collected the bike.

@@markymarknj LOL. I've looked, I can't find it anywhere 😤 Anyway, I did approve it and it disappeared out of "Held for review" but where the heck it ended up I have no idea ! Anyway, I did see it, read it and appreciate it. 👍 Thanks Mark, sometimes these things appear to be beyond my control ! Cheers 👍 ER.

To be honest I'm surprised there hasn't been more comment made about this. I mean, I am only 5'9" and because of the extremely low seat height, I am already starting ( but only just ) to feel slightly cramped on the bike because the foot pegs are neither far below me nor far in front of me. I feel as though my thighs and knees are very high. It's ok for me but I am fairly short. I'm surprised RE hasn't come up with a solution for taller riders. Do you think you'd be ok with a "high seat" option ? I think that would make the bike accessible to taller riders and also those shorter riders who get hip pain when their thighs are too high ( like my Dad ). I think a high seat option might be something RE could look into. Also maybe a single seat option, to give taller riders the option to move back on the seat further away from the foot pegs would be helpful. If you could sit further back, the low seat height wouldn't be such a problem, you could stretch your legs out more and get comfortable. As I said, I'm surprised there hasn't been more noise made about this, I often wondered how a taller rider than myself is expected to fit comfortably on this bike ! If there are any mods which come out for taller riders, I'll be sure to mention it here ! I'm sorry the bike doesn't fit you 22fret 🥲 but on the plus side, you do get cleaner air than the rest of us down here 😉 Take care and thanks for watching and commenting ! Here's hoping for a Meteor XL someday ! Keep an eye out for the Classic 350 when it comes out also. I'm not optimistic but it's possible that it has more space on it for taller riders. Worth a test ride in 2022 anyway ! Cheers. ER.

Hi Curt, I would expect third party suppliers to come up with a toe shift conversion soon but if you like you can also try this : www.reddit.com/r/royalenfield/comments/oualym/meteor_350_toe_heel_shifter_adjustment/ You can reset the heel shifter to a lower position so that it is out of the way. Hope this helps. Cheers. ER.

Hitting the gear lever accidentally shouldn’t be an issue since you have to pull the Clutch in to engage

I quite agree Grahame. Imagine if the pod defaulted to a digital rev counter when not in use. Or better still, let us configure what it displays. The ECU has all of the data, it just needs to be able to be displayed on the pod. Nonetheless, I would use the tripper from time to time if the app was at a decent level. There is a certain charm to having your phone in your jacket pocket and still being able to navigate. I haven’t given up all hope of finding the Tripper useful some day ! Thanks for watching and commenting Grahame. Nice to have you here. Cheers 👍 ER.

@@economicalrides Just a side note. Here in NSW it's illegal and a licence losing offence to use a mobile phone while you're riding, and technically that includes the Tripper system. You can even get pinged if you sitting on your bike with the motor running while parked and you look at your phone. However, it's ok to use a dedicated nav system on your handlebars. NSW, the "no fun" state.

@@lowend5566 Unfortunately the current state of the Tripper app would easily get you into trouble because you’d be constantly stopping, getting your phone out, restarting the app, reconnecting the app to the bike and restarting the navigation ! If the app worked well enough that you could just start it and then put your phone away and leave it put away, the Tripper pod COULD BE viewed as a dedicated navigation device, since that’s all it does. But if you are constantly having to get your phone out to keep it going, less so ! If the app ever receives a worthwhile update, I will mention it in a future video. Thanks for watching and commenting, enjoy your bike. Here in the northern hemisphere we are currently huddled around our fires trying to keep warm ! Very few riding opportunities here at the moment ! Stay safe ! Cheers, ER.

Grahame, I wish the Tripper defaulted to a compass; at least that would be a USEFUL navigation aid! I don't need another clock when the speedo already has one. I could also do with a rev counter in place of the Tripper.

Hi Shridhan, I’d say that the bike continues to improve until about 2500km if you are running it in gently. After that things seem to stay pretty much the same. I hope this answer is useful to you ! Stay safe. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers. ER.

Yes, it frees up nicely and at 4500km it's a different ride for me.

@@lowend5566 Definitely. I have an 80 kmh road here which climbs up a mountain. Before I hit 2000 km the bike really wanted fourth gear up there. After 2000 km I was able to keep the bike in fifth gear all the way to the top without the motor labouring. The difference was really quite noticeable. Cheers Grahame and welcome to the channel. ER.

Thanks for the info @@economicalrides Yes, because I booked after test driving a Meteor which was at 10000 kms. But my new one did not feel that quick or smooth. Now it's getting better with kms.

@@lowend5566 great to hear.

Hi Michael, in 2021 I was using super 95 E5 but since 2022 I am still using super 95 but it is now only available as E10. For E5 I would have to buy 98 octane but that’s not available everywhere, so these days I just tank 95 E10. I can’t really say that I notice much difference, just cruising around to be honest. I hope this helps 👍 Cheers, ER.

@@economicalrides Thanks for the reply. It has been reported that E10 produces less power than E10 which affects performance and fuel economy. Nice to know you didn't notice these things.

@@michaelpearshouse1100 No, I can't say that I notice any difference. Before the E10 thing people were saying that the Meteor felt much smoother on 98 octane than on 95 octane and I was always intending to try that out for a tankful but never got around to it. It is definitely something I will do this year though, since the 98 is still E5. Once the fuel prices drop back to more normal levels I will give 98 E5 a go, probably in the Meteor since that bike is fully run in and I can give it more beans 😛 In general I think you will notice the performance drop ( if there is one ) much less on bikes which produce less power. If E10 causes the engine to make x% less power then obviously the less horses your engine makes, the less you are going to lose, so it will be harder to notice. I will do a 98 E5 test with the Meteor some time before the summer, hopefully, weather permitting. So stay tuned and I'l let you know if it is worth doing. The Meteor is so economical that the extra you pay for 98 octane over 95 octane in an entire riding season is probably not worth worrying about ( once the prices get back to normal that is ! ). Only problem for me is that many petrol stations don't buy in 98 octane any more, since everybody here is too tight to use it. So often the 98 octane pump is out of service, I can't get it everywhere unfortunately. Cheers, ER.

Yep, that's pretty much the only advantage of the Tripper, the fact that IN THEORY you can leave your phone in your pocket ( but that poses the question, how can you then charge your phone at the same time ? ). I say IN THEORY because in practice you constantly need to stop and get your phone out anyway to restart the app every time it loses the internet connection ! Like you, I struggle to see the point of it. Smartphone mounts for bikes are cheap enough and the chances are you will hang your phone on the USB port anyway so why not just mount the phone to the bike and have done with it. Having said all that, if the app were better I would try to use the Tripper more just to see how I get on with it. At the moment though it is just too frustrating and too unreliable to use. I also agree. A rev counter would be niiiiiiiice and more in keeping with the vintage style too ! Thanks seamon84. Stay safe. Cheers 👍🏻 ER

@@economicalrides When I managed to install a ref counter i will send you a picture. I also plan to make and install a luggage rack :)

@@seamon84 "Make and install" ! Blimey, you sound like a right old handyman. I shudder to think what a rack I "made" would look like 😂 Yes, please do send pics, I need them for the Other Bods' Mods segment ! Thanks seamon84. Cheers. ER.

Hi Jyoti, I just preferred the naked look of the Fireball and also the colour schemes. I didn't want to go too cruiser, just a little bit. I think the Fireball with the fly screen looks a bit sportier than any of the other versions. Fortunately RE gave us choices, there is a Meteor out there for everybody ! Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers. ER.

@@economicalrides yes so many varieties , keep those videos coming 😊👍

Awesome Kevin !!! That’s what I‘m here for ! 😂😂😂 Be sure to check out my channel. I just hit 5000 km today and I‘ve documented my whole experience from day one to now on my channel. Still haven’t found anything much to be unhappy about. So far the Meteor has been the best smile per mile bike I‘ve ever owned. Very cheap to buy and run too ! If the bike fits you I can honestly say „why spend more ?“. For the pure enjoyment of motorcycling the Meteor delivers completely. It’s exactly enough bike without being too much. For most people, surprisingly, 350 cc can get the job done 90% of the time. For the 10% you are missing, buy another second hand bike for small money. A 350 really is enough to be your go to bike in most situations. Plus it is so much easier to deal with, heave about and maintain yourself in the future. Honestly, why pay more for the more you will only ever need 10% of the time ? I say, trust your Instincts Kevin 😉 And you are not alone. Every time I park the bike somewhere people come up to me and start asking me about it. I think I‘ve managed to sell at least three so far ! Not mentioning the ten or so I‘ve sold through the videos on my channel ! If you are just interested in the pure joy of being out in nature on two wheels from time to time then the Meteor is pretty hard to beat as a value and enjoyment proposition ! Thanks for watching and giving me your feedback Kevin. Check out some of my other videos if you are interested in the Meteor and if you still have questions about the bike, feel free to post them here, I will reply ! Cheers 👍 ER.

Seems to be so. The only thing the exhaust is putting out appears to be water ! Maybe they put a hydrogen fuel cell in there somewhere 😂 Thanks Simon. Stay safe. Cheers. ER.

Congratulations Matt ! You also chose the best colour, good man ! I’m so glad that my videos have given you the confidence to commit to buying one for yourself. Mine has been absolutely faultless in the first 5500km and I’ve loved every single one of those kilometres 🥰 Hoping to be out on the Meteor over the weekend, now that the Classic has its first service out of the way. I’m REALLY looking forward to a long ride on the Meteor because I have really missed it ! Congratulations again Matt, let me know how you find it when you get it ! Well done, you have made an excellent choice 👍 Cheers 🥂 ER.

@@economicalrides Thanks, it's been a long trek. I must have watched hundreds of hours of KZfaq - mainly due to the long winter. I'm parting with my Piaggio BV 350 today. I had it only a year, and while it's a fast and capable scooter, my wife and I want to try a real motorcycle again. I think something is missing from riding the Piaggio - in all likelihood it's a more practical machine, but I would not say it puts a smile on my face. The Meteor should do everything the scooter could do - will need to get some decent looking saddlebags - sorry having a scooter with all the built-in storage is hard to give up ;)

@@mattlorenzi5606 Surprisingly similar story to mine Matt. I sold all of my bikes for the practicality of a Honda Silver Wing maxi-scooter. It was so practical, perfect weather protection, loads of space for shopping and plenty quick enough to cover long distances on the motorway. I really enjoyed it and it was just so practical. But it wasn’t giving me the pleasure that riding a motorcycle does. Around the time when I was starting to realise this and had begun saving for a Himalayan, the Meteor was announced. I traded in the Honda and bought the Meteor as soon as my dealer could get one. Best decision ever, although when I’m older, I can still see me finding space in my life for another largish scooter 🛵 In reality we need both 😛 I’m sure you won’t regret the decision. For all of their practicality, scooters just don’t give you the same feelings that a motorcycle can. I think you made the right choice Matt ! Cheers, ER.

@@mattlorenzi5606 P.S. Totally agree that one misses the lack of storage on a motorcycle after having a big scooter but I am working on that too now ! 🙂

@@economicalrides For practicality purposes we still have a 150cc Piaggio. That one does plenty good for in the city - and is in fact more suited for city driving than the 350. I hope EV technology will advance enough so that I could see getting a proper electric scooter down the road.

That's how they refer to it in India

@@TheRmoroni Indians mispronounce dozens of English words that he pronounces correctly. Why follow them on this one?

@@tolar9 Because they named a bike after this particular word and I don't want to disrespect them by murdering the name they chose. It's also too much effort to say "or as some people say Himalayan" every time I refer to that particular motorcycle. If you view it as a channel joke though, that's fine. Whatever works for you Seumas 😛 Take care and thanks for commenting. Cheers. ER.

@@tolar9 Probably because 'Himalayan' is only an adopted English word. Derivation is from Sanscrit, meaning snow. Emphasis on the first syllable is more common in traditional English, so ER's pronunciation may indeed be more accurate than emphasising the third.

@@stephentwist They live there, I'm guessing they know how to pronounce it 😉 If I were talking about the mountain range I would of course use the english pronunciation but since it is the name of a motorcycle they make in India, as a mark of respect for their efforts, I prefer to use the name as they chose it. A bit like an American car enthusiast choosing to say JagUar rather than Jagwaaaar 😛 Cheers.ER.