Question of the day is “would yo swap?” 🤔

When you live at a place that has highways, the Vulcan S is a FAR superior bike. Bikes don't have souls; it's the rider that adds the soul ingredient to the bike after the ignition is turned on. I also had the Vulcan S' siamese twin, the Versys 650. Same engine, just tuned differently. You can't beat Japanese quality motorcycles, period. P.S. You have to respect a bike manufacturer who builds a bike with the ability to configure it for short to tall people. That says something about Kawasaki's respect for its riders. My 36" inseams would not feel comfortable on any RE bike.

would change your motorcycle for rebel 1100 with dct (if the money is not a problem) ?

Spectacular view of the mountains from the coffee shop. Looks like it was a fun weekend. Not really a fan of leather or canvas bags myself, precisely for the reason that water can start to seep through. It will be great if you can get the rain covers sorted. Those mounting bars do look quite sturdy, and that's a plus. Thanks for the video.

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Can't make any less power or be slower then my 2018 klr650 with 70 pounds of gear and my 260 pound ass sitting on it.i do 1,000 mile plus trips on this and am able to reach 90 with not much issue.

See if you can lower seat a little? Or maybe you can buy a lower one?

You could choose lower rear shocks then take centre stand off and cut out appropriate amount then have it re welded. A friend of mine did that and said it was real simple to do.

Why not wear stilettos problem solved, you know you want to! 😂

Great products, only the service is not what it used to be, in the last few months they made a decision not to market to everyone, Israel is one of the countries that bought a lot from them and suddenly the service and deliveries were stopped. It's a shame. I wrote several positive reviews about their products. I have almost 60 percent of their line. If someone wants a company with long-term service, they should look for another company.

I bought a product from Trip Machine, I tried to contact them to ask a question but never received an answer. So I cannot recommend them.

My thought is that the way to protect from rain while parked up is to carry a water proof bike cover, whole or half, and throw it on the bike while parked. Also, anything critical absolutely must be kept in a true water proof bag inside the pannier. Otherwise, you are asking for disaster.

Hi Teacher T. Thank you for an honest review, just what we were looking for. Point taken on the rain covers. putting up two holes at the bottom for all new ones. its the first time we have developed something with a pannier rack and looks like the rain cover issue slipped our attention. The bags are lined thourgh out with rainproof material. The covers help in keeping the leather intact and keeping the zips that will let water through out of the way. But we will quickly get them on everything going out now. To answer the questions on the pannier rack breaking the chasis, it wont and to answer it in more technicality, will ask Autoengina (the manufacturers of the stays). Its been well tested and doesnt snap. The cases on the himalayan are different, but its best they answer it.

Nothing should EVER be mounted on the shocker bolts, there was a guy who did that and his shocks snapped, that's an absolute NOOOOOO

If this is connected with rear shocker bolt....it will be an issue.

Those bags do look the part; personally, I would never use rain covers on any luggage system. 'just smother them in Dubbin - plus, it adds a deeper, and more attractive hue to the standard camel-brown. A top mounting point to a suspension arm is problematical; perhaps find a sub-frame rail nearby. Your filming and editing skills continue to be exceptionally-stunning

Nice video! A question: Don't you feel the wind blast on your shoulder and head without the windshield? I have been facing lot of this when I cross 80kmph.

WOW! I wish I went with you!

Would’ve liked a rear view camera shot to see how far the bags stick out. I’ve seen some mounts that are far wider than they need to be. Great quality as is all their stuff.

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Nice video T! These are great little machines. We’ve had a few roll in at the shop (thanks for the plug at the end) and the owners love them.

Nice video. Looking forward to your review of Hagons shocks. Two things, firstly I would look into those saddle mounts. Someone made a video on KZfaq on how their suspension broke and it has a lot to do with mounting things on that suspension point. And lastly, those are not the Himalayas. If they are then so are the mountains of central Asia. Those are just some small hills.

It looks like they've never watched your videos before, Teacher T! Couldn't they have sent you them in black?! I know we shouldn't look a horse in the mouth, but c'mon...

Good to see the bags reviews but didn't get exactly what is best whether bags or royal Enfield panniers! The background scenario was really awesome

Very nice review. The saddlebags do look nice on the Super Meteor, but for everyday functionality and security I am sticking with my lockable Shad SH23 hard bags. A comparison of the Hagon vs YSS rear shocks would make a great video. I would think that since you already have the Hagons, YSS should be more than willing to provide you with a set of their shocks to review if they truly believe that they justify costing twice as much.

Like you I have been looking for a way to pre load the suspension when on my own as to check the belt tension, I have padock stand bobins on my CGT 650 and found that if I remove the seat I can hook each end of a ratchet strap onto the bobins and over the frame to pre load the suspension to the required amount enabling correct checking of the belt tension whilst on my own. I also found that after an initial run there had been some belt stretch and the coresponding wear on the rear pulley, hopefully resolved now the belt has been re tensioned.

Thanks for sharing. Now, just a smart little rack for the rear and an air cushion for you and all is done 👍

Maybe a video of what are you taking with you for the trip… and your gear and outfit… thanks again!!! Enjoy the trip!!!

CONGRATS!!! NICE JOB!!! Thanks for your videos!!!

No Trevor. The mount using rear suspension will cause your shocker to snap. It's a documented issue with similar products.

They are great panniers that really suit the bike. Love mine. Will have to add some stainless eyelets to the bottom of the rain covers.

Brilliant luv the video , Teacher T😄

Great vid as ever. Your passing reference to the inexpensive Hagons sounds like they're working out. The Trip Machine bags do look the business on the S Meteor, but of course they need to sort out the rain covers. I would have thought a completely enveloping w.proof bag with w.proof zip for closure, and a vertical slot aperture with Velcro to accommodate the metal frame might work better. Your vids make me miss the North so much!

Another great video, Teacher T

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Since when does a bobber have to be a cruiser? What the world rides Harley? Harley is the only bobber?

That return to stressed member construction is a huge mistake.The new Himalayan stressed member frame is failing .Jeez all it takes is to put the damn bolt on lower frame rails but Noooo they had to screw things up. You don't dare bolt a sidecar on it. Meanwhile my cheaper lighter more sporty Interceptor is scrambled and has had a sidecar since 800 miles.18,000 miles later it is going strong.

Hi, that's a great solution! I have the same bike. Do you have problems with connecting the mobile app to the bike? If yes, how do you solve it? Thanks for the reply.

How are you able to get the correct tension useing the tension gauge without the rider on the bike as it was emphersised in the instalation vidio that the rider needs to be on the bike to do this correctly and obtain the correct belt tension. Surley the method in this vidio is not accurate as no rider sitting on the bike toi give the preload required?

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In my experience, the belt may squeak or ‘chirp’ if it’s slightly out of alignment. Also, you can’t trust the factory makings on the adjustors. They are often inaccurate.

Excellent review, i am looking for a cheap second hand black super meteor 650 to which i will add the shotgun foot controls and i think i will have a real mile muncher. I have 9 Royal Enfield's at present here in Queensland Australia but always have room for one more, My brother has a further 4 including the new Shotgun which i do not like in its standard form. However riding it felt like my 500 Classic with more poke but less style. Love Royal Enfield bikes with endless possibilities.

Just come across this video as I was looking for ideas on fixing throw-over bags to the bike without having to buy expensive and ugly pannier bars....this is brilliant and easily removeable when not using the bags, thank you for this :D

There is a slight wobble seen, most probably because the big pulley is slightly eccentric. That should not happen. It even has a visible wobble. For the money charged, this is not good. Shoddy workmanship.

Thank's for this nice Video. I am in process to install my own Rev counter based on Hitchcocks System because of the high price. I bought a Daytona Rev counter (80,-€). The basic plate a have made it from Aluminium (3 mm). Now i am still waiting for the plug's which come from China. What i can't see in Hitchcocks installation instruction is, which kable i have to use coming from the coil. Could you advice me? 😃😃

Hi just watched the tank removal video was useful to see it done. I have recently fitted the hitchcocks rev counter to my super meteor 650 and found you do not have to remove the tank to fit the plugs you can get to them (a little fiddly but okay). on mine i had to remove the screen and open up the head light and that is it. it took me a bit of time to fit the rev counter it's self as i took the tripper off and mounted it there instead of on the plate. if you buy the kit it should now come with a resister.

Thank you for this 😊....I am in a dark place, so I will follow your advice👍

Got an RSTech belt drive on my Interceptor - it’s excellent - would never go back to chain!!!

Thanks Teacher T, I've just fitted my OEM Meteor 350 USB to my Super Meteor. Went like clockwork, and my screen protects the transformer nicely 😃