Great video. Excellent production and explanation, even better than the official RE channel. If you do any modifications to your meteor I'd love to see them; baggage options, tyre options (tire for you I guess), etc. I've put an LED bulb in my headlight to replace the standard candle and a bash plate. All the best from Sydney Australia.
Thanks, Grahame! I appreciate your feedback and your kind words. I actually did add a windshield to this model - as you may know, the Stellar Black does not come with one. I'm planning on making the mounting video for that soon. As for baggage options, there aren't many right now. But here is the one that I bought which I'm quite happy with: ruclips.net/video/anxgJ5R36Pw/видео.html
Since your reply is pinned to the top of this page, I thought I'd tag my thought here for the benefit of all, since lots of comments get buried to the point of not being seen. There IS an actual drain bolt, located on the lower right front of the crankcase. It's got a large head with a crush washer visible under it. You should only need to check that oil strainer once, to see if it picked up any swarf from the engine manufacturing process. Mine was completely clean at the 300 mile oil change and I won't be doing that messy job again. So instead of buying an o-ring for the strainer, buy a new crush washer for the drain bolt. Even the o-ring on the oil filter does not need to be replaced every change, unless it is broken. Two or even three uses would be quite possible, but you will know if you have a leak soon enough.
@@BackRoadBikerChuck Hitchcock's Motorcycles in England , which hosts a RE forum online, has a large selection of Meteor accessories on its website, including some pannier options. I'll be mounting the Givi brand panniers, ordered from FortNine in Canada and the frames, which had to come from Hitchcock's, as Givi North America hasn't got supply of the frames as yet. Lots of good technical info over on the Meteor forum there too.
Personally I'd say that after you have filled the engine with new oil to the full mark, that you should start the bike and run it for a couple of minutes before switching off and let it sit for a few more minutes before rechecking the oil level, also putting the new filter in a container with fresh oil Prior to the start of the process allows the filter to absorb oil to minimise the need to top up because the filter will absorb a certain amount of oil
@@BackRoadBikerChuck It's def a compliment! SO many of these vids make me feel anxiety with the speed of the talking and video...this is informative and relaxing, so well done!
Just one point I want to add in this.When you drain oil make sure that no single drop used oil left in the tank. When the used oils flow stop ,tilt your bike in 30 to 45 degree .It helps to drain the last drop of used oil in trey...Well your entire explanation is awesome...
This is the first of your videos I have watched and I must say, you are a great presenter! Clear and concise with such a calming voice. Thank you for the explanation, I feel more confident doing an oil change on this bike.
Thank you for your kind words! I am so happy I could help with your confidence! Regarding my voice, I teach yoga and meditation equally, six days a week. That calming energy transfers over into everything else I do, I guess. 💙🙏🏻
General practice amongst motorcycle mechanics is to soak the new paper oil filter cartridge in clean oil for a while so that the paper filaments swell up a little to give you instant oil pressure and to make sure any dregs of the old oil don’t fire small particulates through the engine before the filter shuts the door, but otherwise very simple and helpful instructions to those that are having a go for the first time 👍
Good, easy to follow instruction. Thanks. I’ve never seen an oil change that required getting so dirty during the process. Kind of makes you wonder what the engineers were thinking.
Picked up my new 350 Meteor today; very pleased so far . Like you the dealer will do the oil changes at main service intervals but I always do at least two intermediate changes on all my bikes, the bike likes it and I find it therapeutic. Keep up the good work. Cheers!
As a Honda trained mechanic back in the 80's (in my dads dealership in the UK) I was very impressed with this, simple easy to understand instructions and good quality production (I'm an AV technician now!), I've just ordered a Meteor and was looking for to some basic pointers as to where everything is regarding maintenance so I'm sure many of us would love to see some more videos if you do any modifications to your meteor!
Thanks, David, I appreciate your kind words! Congratulations on your Meteor - I'd love to see it when you get it! Yes, I'm going to keep the videos coming!
Thanks for the good video; it was well done! Though I've already changed the oil on my Meteor, I was curious to see if there were other things I could learn. BTW, I did my valves too. Why? One, my RE dealer is 45 minutes away; getting from and to the dealer is an issue, especially when you live by yourself as I do. Two, they have a two month wait to get in; that's right, if I were to call right now for an appointment, I'd be waiting two months to get it in for the valve inspection. I don't want to be without my bike that long! Three, dealer techs are paid a flat rate for a job, no matter how long it takes; the more jobs they do in a day, the more $$. That's a recipe for mistakes and cut corners-no, thank you. Four, I like doing the work, because I know it's done RIGHT! After I did my valves, I could feel the difference in how my bike ran. Five, there's just tremendous satisfaction of doing things yourself! Six, it's a good way to save some $$$, an important consideration in these days and times.
Great video thanks for the tips demonstration. I’ve never waited 6000 miles to do an oil change- Pretty amazing that they advised 6000. You have a very soothing voice -you can read bedtime stories to kids😉 thx mate! Love my meteor
@@BackRoadBikerChuck Everybody's oil choice is the best. It's a mug's game to sort the wheat from the chaff in those types of discussions. Just buy a good quality FULL synthetic motorcycle oil with a JASO MA, or a JASO MA2 rating, which is required for wet clutch applications. Some car oils may have that rating as well and would also be fine.
Hi Chuck, I understand that you teach Yoga to people. I'll say, just make your students hear this video. The calm and composure is amazing. Royal Enfield Official RUclips handle has shared how to change oil on the New 2021 Classic 350 but not on Meteor 350. I'd say, they should put your video as the official one. Loved it.
Thank you for the kind words, Akash! Yes, I teach both yoga and meditation classes six days a week. I can see that it has an effect on the way I speak all the time. Thank you so much for watching! 💙🙏🏻
Beautiful video. Very professional. I am jealous. February 13, 2020 I bought my 2020 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 from Go Az Motorcycles Peoria. She now has over 17,000 miles.
Thanks! Ah, yes... GO AZ. My wife and I do business at the Scottsdale location. It's where she bought her bike and it's where I will be going for maintenance in the future. 💙 🙏🏼
Wow !! Very well demonstrated. I have Meteor 350 .. Steller Blue .. Wanted to learn this .. had seen so many videos on it … but the way you described. You made this process very easy !! Thanks brother for this informative video ..
Ty so much for this. Just discovered ur channel and am now subscribed. I am a brand new Meteor 350 owner and love my bike. Most dealers around my area do not service Royal Enfield so I’ve been scouring the Internet learning how to do it myself which includes RE’s official RUclips channel. But yours is way more detailed and I like ur other videos. Really appreciate you man! Cheers & stay safe on the road!
Wonderful explanation & demo. Nxt oil change I too wanna make my hands dirty with a good brand engine oil. I have all the tools required - your video would reallly be helpful - crisp & neat. Thank you 🙏
Also with changing the oil filter, when filling up the oil to max, start up the bike for 2 minutes, stop for two minutes. Check the oil again. The oil level is down because the oil filter will soak up some oil. Add again to near max. Thanks for your videos!
Well, this is some informtive and well done video. Thanks. I´ve changed the oil on my bikes several times before but never on a royal enfield...now I´m settled.
Make sure you don’t over tighten the drain plug or any of the bolts Do you have to start your motor and let it run for a couple minutes before you re-check the oil after you fill it? Your videos are so professional and so easy to follow along! This Video looking at all the oil change components reaffirms my motorcycle purchase - I look At the quality of the oil change components/ design in ascertaining the quality of a motorcycle- passed!! Thanks for Supporting the motorcycle community
Great video and as a new meteor 350 owner very helpful. I would love to see you do the chain and clutch cable adjustment, as the royal Enfield video is not very clear.
Thank you for this video, very similar to the official RE video, but a few more tips! I've always been hesitant to do my own oil changes because I'm a total clutz, I worry on things like stripping bolts or the threads.. but you've made me more confident to attempt my very first oil change. Thank you.
Just finished my oil change following your excellent video. The only comment I have is, I found the supplied 8mm spanner not a great fit and I felt like I was rounding the nut. I used my own ring spanner and the nuts came off easily. Thanks again for the comprehensive guide.
Congratulations on your video, very well done. I have good technical experience and I would just like to make two notes: 1. when reassembling a part with sealing rings (e.g. the oil filter cover) it is good practice to grease them with a little engine oil. 2. all the screws should be tightened with a torque wrench to the torques indicated by the manufacturer, to avoid breaking a casing or the screws themselves. That said, I'm looking forward to get my Meteor ... greetings from Italy!
A GOOD torque wrench is an imperative,, if using one on small bolts like these. That's means don't buy a $50 torque wrench. Good costs more. It is easy to bust off bolts, or strip threads using torque wrenches on small bolts and really, they don't need it. Especially here where you have an o-ring which does the actual sealing, so just snugged up firmly is quite sufficient. I reserve the torque wrench for critical fasteners, like axle bolts and brake and suspension components.
@@megalumpproductions5362 As for the quality of the torque wrench You are absolutely right, in fact I have one from Stahlville that cost me over $ 300. I have my own small amateur workshop and I want to be well equipped. As for the tightening of the various bolts, I am very "picky", in fact after buying the Meteor I got the workshop manual (as well as the user manual) and as a rule I tighten almost all the nuts with the torque wrench, with all the necessary precautions.
Thanks for the nicely made video, BRB, and your effort to make the process unintimidating for newbies. That is a messy place for the oil filter to be located. 'Any comment on why Royal Enfield didn't design the oil filter to be where the oil screen is, as it is for most engines, replacing the superfluous screen? 'Good advice about never overfilling the crankcase.
Thanks for the kind words, Omkar! I've heard that I sound like "the Bob Ross of motorcycles", but never Walter White. I'll take that as a complement!💙🙏🏼
Hola amigo. Muy lindo tu video yo sé lo tengo que cambiar en poco tiempo. Yo pensé que había que sacar los 2 tapones de abajo del cárter vos sacaste solo el que tiene el filtro lavable? El otro tapón no hace falta que lo saqué entonces? Gracias Mario desde Argentina
Hi Back Road Biker, Thanks for your great how to video. Do you think you can make more walk through / talk through videos like this one please? It would be great to have someone knowledgeable like you to explain how other parts of the maintenance schedule are taken care of. The bike operators manual has a long list of things to inspect, clean and replace. Once the warranty period is over I intend on doing my own maintenance. Your videos would be a great source of information. Yes I agree there are many videos out there, but the ones specifically for the Meteor 350 are either very few in English mainly by RE, or in Indian. The bits from the maintenance schedule that I need help with are: - Evaporative Emission Equipment rubber hoses - Drain the overfill by removing plug (where is this?), - Vent pipe under air filter (what to do with this one?), - Starter relay connections (where is the starter relay). If you can shed some light on how to do this maintenance it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for the love, Emmanuel! I appreciate the feedback. I would love to do more technical videos. I'm currently working two jobs and am trying very hard to find the time to make videos. When I DO find the time, I'm usually doing a day trip or camping. As soon as I can find a way to increase the monetization of this channel, I'll be making more videos. Thanks so much for watching! 💙🙏🏼
You might want to download the digital version of the RE Service Manual for the Meteor. You can find it on the Meteor forum over at the RE website hosted by Hitchcock's Motorcycles in England. Free download. It has every detail of maintenance for the entire machine.
Thanks! I HAVE received instructions on how to turn off the service reminder flashing wrench! I'm going to be doing a video on that next, but until then, here are the instructions I recieved: - turn your bike's key to the ON position - you don't have to start your bike for this - switch your odometer to TRIP B - PRESS AND HOLD the "i" button for 10 seconds - WHILE HOLDING THAT BUTTON IN, turn the key to the OFF position - KEEP HOLDING that button in for 30 seconds - turn your key back to the ON position WHILE STILL HOLDING THAT BUTTON IN - Hold for 10 more seconds, then release. That should turn off the flashing wrench. I have NOT done this yet. I'm going to do it on camera to make the video, so hopefully that works.
Good thorough video! Do you put the bike on the center stand when you fill the oil back up and check the window? Could that possibly give it an incorrect readings since it’s not completely level? Thx mate
Thanks, Tamar! Congratulations on your new bike! Ya, it's pretty expensive here as well. What part of the world do you ride in? I'd love to see some video from you! 💙🙏🏼
@@julianrose810 None yet. It was recommended to me by the dealership. I've gone about 500 miles on it since my oil change and I haven't noticed any issues.
Hello, thanks for your videos. I would like to know if to maintain the 3-year guarantee on the motorcycle, you have to do all the maintenance at the dealer or if it is only the first, and thanks you for the subtitle in spanish.
I actually did that once on another bike, and when I went to pick it up, it bent and spilled. Not ALL of the oil, but just enough to piss me off. But that could have been operator error! Thanks for sharing!
This is a very clear and concise video. Even though I have changed oil before I shall keep this close at hand. I'm wondering about valve adjustment. Would it be a step too far for my limited abilities with a spanner? I did used to do this years ago on my Kawasaki Z650, but it had a first class workshop manual to follow! - Chris.
Thanks for the kind words, Chris! Well, the meteor tool kit does come with a small spanner wrench, but I believe it's just for adjusting the coil-over shocks. I do work on my own bike for several things, but I'm not a mechanic and I haven't done anything with the valves. I would suggest reaching out to a dealership. I've asked my dealership mechanics several questions about maintenance and they have been happy to explain things over the phone.
Not difficult to do with the proper knowledge on how to set valve clearances. Getting the valve cover off is probably the hardest part of the job, but the rest needs knowledge about how the engine is timed regarding valve positioning for making the adjustments, which are in the thousandths of an inch. Special tools required. Do it wrong and you could damage the engine seriously.
Planning to get one soon. How's engine heat during traffic jams? In my area, bad traffic is something to be expected so not a lot of airflow on an air cooled engine.
I live in Sedona, AZ, where it sometimes gets to be over 110°, and I've never had any overheating problems yet. If I ever do, I'll make a video about it. Thanks for the question! 💙🙏🏼
Royal Enfield can go any road in any conditions if bike can go through Indian roads then it can go through any roads in the World, I have also thunderbird the metor has different chassis and new 350cc engine and thunderbird has old 350cc engine which is not refined at all but Royal Enfield engines are really robust bikes has zero issues regarding engine, in india peoples ride 30-40 years old RE bikes without any maintenance 😅
Ideally the oil level shouldn't go over maximum when the engine is hot, so if the engine is cold you definitely want to stop before the maximum line because the oil will expand when hot. As long as the amount of oil you have doesn't fall below the minimum it's good. Since you've changed the oil filter you might want to turn the engine over then decide what the oil level is.
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Great video. Excellent production and explanation, even better than the official RE channel. If you do any modifications to your meteor I'd love to see them; baggage options, tyre options (tire for you I guess), etc. I've put an LED bulb in my headlight to replace the standard candle and a bash plate. All the best from Sydney Australia.
Thanks, Grahame! I appreciate your feedback and your kind words. I actually did add a windshield to this model - as you may know, the Stellar Black does not come with one. I'm planning on making the mounting video for that soon. As for baggage options, there aren't many right now. But here is the one that I bought which I'm quite happy with:
ruclips.net/video/anxgJ5R36Pw/видео.html
Since your reply is pinned to the top of this page, I thought I'd tag my thought here for the benefit of all, since lots of comments get buried to the point of not being seen.
There IS an actual drain bolt, located on the lower right front of the crankcase. It's got a large head with a crush washer visible under it. You should only need to check that oil strainer once, to see if it picked up any swarf from the engine manufacturing process. Mine was completely clean at the 300 mile oil change and I won't be doing that messy job again. So instead of buying an o-ring for the strainer, buy a new crush washer for the drain bolt.
Even the o-ring on the oil filter does not need to be replaced every change, unless it is broken. Two or even three uses would be quite possible, but you will know if you have a leak soon enough.
@@BackRoadBikerChuck Hitchcock's Motorcycles in England , which hosts a RE forum online, has a large selection of Meteor accessories on its website, including some pannier options. I'll be mounting the Givi brand panniers, ordered from FortNine in Canada and the frames, which had to come from Hitchcock's, as Givi North America hasn't got supply of the frames as yet. Lots of good technical info over on the Meteor forum there too.
Personally I'd say that after you have filled the engine with new oil to the full mark, that you should start the bike and run it for a couple of minutes before switching off and let it sit for a few more minutes before rechecking the oil level, also putting the new filter in a container with fresh oil Prior to the start of the process allows the filter to absorb oil to minimise the need to top up because the filter will absorb a certain amount of oil
you are right indeed
Speaks like zen 🕊️. Awesome qualm voice.
Aaahhh, thank you! I do teach meditation and Yoga 6 days a week 🙏🏼 so I guess that carries over into the other parts of my life.
Chuck, you are the Bob Ross of motorcycles! I feel so relaxed after watching this video. Well done!👍🏽✌🏽
You are the THIRD person who has called me that. Thanks for the love! 💙🙏🏼
@@BackRoadBikerChuck It's def a compliment! SO many of these vids make me feel anxiety with the speed of the talking and video...this is informative and relaxing, so well done!
Just one point I want to add in this.When you drain oil make sure that no single drop used oil left in the tank. When the used oils flow stop ,tilt your bike in 30 to 45 degree .It helps to drain the last drop of used oil in trey...Well your entire explanation is awesome...
Awesome man. Made me feel confident the whole time
This is the first of your videos I have watched and I must say, you are a great presenter! Clear and concise with such a calming voice. Thank you for the explanation, I feel more confident doing an oil change on this bike.
Thank you for your kind words! I am so happy I could help with your confidence! Regarding my voice, I teach yoga and meditation equally, six days a week. That calming energy transfers over into everything else I do, I guess. 💙🙏🏻
General practice amongst motorcycle mechanics is to soak the new paper oil filter cartridge in clean oil for a while so that the paper filaments swell up a little to give you instant oil pressure and to make sure any dregs of the old oil don’t fire small particulates through the engine before the filter shuts the door, but otherwise very simple and helpful instructions to those that are having a go for the first time 👍
Super thoughtful info, my friend - thank you!
Good, easy to follow instruction. Thanks. I’ve never seen an oil change that required getting so dirty during the process. Kind of makes you wonder what the engineers were thinking.
Picked up my new 350 Meteor today; very pleased so far . Like you the dealer will do the oil changes at main service intervals but I always do at least two intermediate changes on all my bikes, the bike likes it and I find it therapeutic.
Keep up the good work. Cheers!
I have never seen before like this helpful video...
Thanks for making this tutorial🥰
As a Honda trained mechanic back in the 80's (in my dads dealership in the UK) I was very impressed with this, simple easy to understand instructions and good quality production (I'm an AV technician now!), I've just ordered a Meteor and was looking for to some basic pointers as to where everything is regarding maintenance so I'm sure many of us would love to see some more videos if you do any modifications to your meteor!
Thanks, David, I appreciate your kind words! Congratulations on your Meteor - I'd love to see it when you get it! Yes, I'm going to keep the videos coming!
Excellent video, greetings from Chile
Thank you for explaining this thoroughly to the people who never did this. I will start doing this myself from now on.
Thank you so much for this video!! I changed my oil in my Meteor this morning and it was super easy after watching your video a few times!
So happy I could help!
Thanks for the good video; it was well done! Though I've already changed the oil on my Meteor, I was curious to see if there were other things I could learn. BTW, I did my valves too. Why? One, my RE dealer is 45 minutes away; getting from and to the dealer is an issue, especially when you live by yourself as I do. Two, they have a two month wait to get in; that's right, if I were to call right now for an appointment, I'd be waiting two months to get it in for the valve inspection. I don't want to be without my bike that long! Three, dealer techs are paid a flat rate for a job, no matter how long it takes; the more jobs they do in a day, the more $$. That's a recipe for mistakes and cut corners-no, thank you. Four, I like doing the work, because I know it's done RIGHT! After I did my valves, I could feel the difference in how my bike ran. Five, there's just tremendous satisfaction of doing things yourself! Six, it's a good way to save some $$$, an important consideration in these days and times.
From 2024v🎉❤ and absolutely loved it 😍
Great video thanks for the tips demonstration. I’ve never waited 6000 miles to do an oil change- Pretty amazing that they advised 6000. You have a very soothing voice -you can read bedtime stories to kids😉 thx mate! Love my meteor
Coming up on my first oil change (for both the Meteor and myself as a motorcycle owner) and this video's a godsend. Thank you!
Thanks! Glad I could help. Let me know what kind of oil you use. I'm getting a lot of feedback on different oils that work well.
@@BackRoadBikerChuck Everybody's oil choice is the best. It's a mug's game to sort the wheat from the chaff in those types of discussions. Just buy a good quality FULL synthetic motorcycle oil with a JASO MA, or a JASO MA2 rating, which is required for wet clutch applications. Some car oils may have that rating as well and would also be fine.
Best oil change video i have ever seen in my hole life!
Congratulations for the excellent tutorial! You Rocks👊👊👊👊
Thanks for the love, my friend! 💙🙏🏼 I appreciate you watching!
Hi Chuck, I understand that you teach Yoga to people. I'll say, just make your students hear this video. The calm and composure is amazing. Royal Enfield Official RUclips handle has shared how to change oil on the New 2021 Classic 350 but not on Meteor 350. I'd say, they should put your video as the official one.
Loved it.
Thank you for the kind words, Akash! Yes, I teach both yoga and meditation classes six days a week. I can see that it has an effect on the way I speak all the time. Thank you so much for watching! 💙🙏🏻
Beautiful video. Very professional. I am jealous. February 13, 2020 I bought my 2020 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 from Go Az Motorcycles Peoria. She now has over 17,000 miles.
Thanks! Ah, yes... GO AZ. My wife and I do business at the Scottsdale location. It's where she bought her bike and it's where I will be going for maintenance in the future. 💙 🙏🏼
@@BackRoadBikerChuck What bike does your wife have? Did you buy your bike at Peoria? Does Scottsdale have a different culture?
Thanks for making this video, very well done!
I appreciate that! I hope it helps you when it's time to change the oil in your Meteor in a couple months!
Very helpful video. Better than RE tutorial. RE should hire you to do more videos for the US market.
Thanks, Glen! I appreciate that! 💙🙏🏼
Wow !! Very well demonstrated. I have Meteor 350 .. Steller Blue .. Wanted to learn this .. had seen so many videos on it … but the way you described. You made this process very easy !! Thanks brother for this informative video ..
Thank you! I'm so glad I could help! 💙🙏🏼
Excellent video! Thanks from Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Ty so much for this. Just discovered ur channel and am now subscribed. I am a brand new Meteor 350 owner and love my bike. Most dealers around my area do not service Royal Enfield so I’ve been scouring the Internet learning how to do it myself which includes RE’s official RUclips channel. But yours is way more detailed and I like ur other videos. Really appreciate you man! Cheers & stay safe on the road!
Informative Video ... I am a Meteor owner from India, Kerala...
Thank you! Glad I could help!
Wonderful explanation & demo. Nxt oil change I too wanna make my hands dirty with a good brand engine oil. I have all the tools required - your video would reallly be helpful - crisp & neat. Thank you 🙏
Only 3 USD for the oil filter? That is a good price. I'm still looking for good prices on these filters here in Sweden. Great video, good job!
Also with changing the oil filter, when filling up the oil to max, start up the bike for 2 minutes, stop for two minutes. Check the oil again. The oil level is down because the oil filter will soak up some oil. Add again to near max. Thanks for your videos!
I have no idea if that was good advice or not, but I do know that I was nice and chilled by the end of the video.
Well, this is some informtive and well done video. Thanks. I´ve changed the oil on my bikes several times before but never on a royal enfield...now I´m settled.
Make sure you don’t over tighten the drain plug or any of the bolts
Do you have to start your motor and let it run for a couple minutes before you re-check the oil after you fill it?
Your videos are so professional and so easy to follow along! This Video looking at all the oil change components reaffirms my motorcycle purchase - I look At the quality of the oil change components/ design in ascertaining the quality of a motorcycle- passed!!
Thanks for Supporting the motorcycle community
Great video and as a new meteor 350 owner very helpful. I would love to see you do the chain and clutch cable adjustment, as the royal Enfield video is not very clear.
Thanks for your kind words - and congratulations on your Meteor! Yes - great suggestion. I'll add those to my list.
Thank you for this video, very similar to the official RE video, but a few more tips! I've always been hesitant to do my own oil changes because I'm a total clutz, I worry on things like stripping bolts or the threads.. but you've made me more confident to attempt my very first oil change. Thank you.
EmilyLK you can do it just pay attention. this oil change is as easy as it gets. look at all the $ u save.
Great channel your videos are very helpful and useful 👍
Keep up your great work
Regards Boss from the uk
Thanks, Boss! Appreciate you! 💙🙏🏼
Wishing God bless you from all Meteor owners :) for v useful video...can imagine the efforts that must have gone in creating this video.
Thank you! I appreciate that.
Dude, sweet channel! Great Meteor content and very helpful for me! Thanks
. . . . very well-made video . . . . after watching changing engine oil now is so easy . . . . thank you.
Nice video, my newer Meteor calls for 2.2 Liters...just enough to have to buy 3 quarts instead of 2.
Such an amazing explanation, enjoyed every second of it. Thanks..
nice tutorial, i loved your kindness for explaining the step by step.
Great bro
Brilliant. Very clear instructions and great video..
Thanks, Peter! I appreciate that. 💙🙏🏻
I have the exactly same bike, thank you for this wonderful video!
Thanks Taidou! Good luck with your oil change!
Nicely explained. Well done my friend . Liked !
Thanks 👍🙏 more video please 😃😃
Thanks for watching! 💙🙏🏼 Creating more fun videos is my plan!
Great video. Never changed oil before but using this video, seems very straightforward. Thank you
Just finished my oil change following your excellent video.
The only comment I have is, I found the supplied 8mm spanner not a great fit and I felt like I was rounding the nut. I used my own ring spanner and the nuts came off easily.
Thanks again for the comprehensive guide.
Don't forget to make the filter oil wett and exchange the rubber rings in the filter metal cap and drain plate.
thank you so much for this video .respect
Well done! Thanks for this great tutorial. This is something I'll be doing in the future.
great tutorial....very eazy to follow
Thanks, Kanta! I totally appreciate that! 💙🙏🏼
I got a "transmission fluid funnel" at my auto parts store. It's smaller and longer, and therefore doesn't require removing the side panels.
Very good...im Indian ❤❤
The best video ever nicely explained thank you
Thanks for watching! Glad I could help!
Excellent video!! Extremely helpful!!
Thank you!! 💙🙏🏻
Thanks for the tutorial, very detailed and great to follow.
Hey, thanks! Glad I could help! 💙🙏🏻
Clean video good work sir 💖👍
Hey, thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!💙🙏🏼
Thank you❤❤❤from..thailand😊😊
Fantastic job.
Congratulations on your video, very well done. I have good technical experience and I would just like to make two notes: 1. when reassembling a part with sealing rings (e.g. the oil filter cover) it is good practice to grease them with a little engine oil. 2. all the screws should be tightened with a torque wrench to the torques indicated by the manufacturer, to avoid breaking a casing or the screws themselves. That said, I'm looking forward to get my Meteor ... greetings from Italy!
Thanks for the additional info! And for the kind words! Send a photo of your meteor when you get it! I would love to see it!
@@BackRoadBikerChuck It will be done, cheers!
A GOOD torque wrench is an imperative,, if using one on small bolts like these. That's means don't buy a $50 torque wrench. Good costs more. It is easy to bust off bolts, or strip threads using torque wrenches on small bolts and really, they don't need it. Especially here where you have an o-ring which does the actual sealing, so just snugged up firmly is quite sufficient. I reserve the torque wrench for critical fasteners, like axle bolts and brake and suspension components.
@@megalumpproductions5362 As for the quality of the torque wrench You are absolutely right, in fact I have one from Stahlville that cost me over $ 300. I have my own small amateur workshop and I want to be well equipped. As for the tightening of the various bolts, I am very "picky", in fact after buying the Meteor I got the workshop manual (as well as the user manual) and as a rule I tighten almost all the nuts with the torque wrench, with all the necessary precautions.
Excellent video thanks.
Thanks for the nicely made video, BRB, and your effort to make the process unintimidating for newbies. That is a messy place for the oil filter to be located. 'Any comment on why Royal Enfield didn't design the oil filter to be where the oil screen is, as it is for most engines, replacing the superfluous screen? 'Good advice about never overfilling the crankcase.
Amazing stuff sir...i just want to say that you sound like Walter White from breaking bad😂
Thanks for the kind words, Omkar! I've heard that I sound like "the Bob Ross of motorcycles", but never Walter White. I'll take that as a complement!💙🙏🏼
Really great vid man ! Thanks
Excellent! Thanks
Re ally Impressive ... Nice and Informative . It's really helpful for me .
Hey, thank you so much! This means so much to me! 💙🙏🏻
@@BackRoadBikerChuck Eagerly waiting for your next blog.
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nice video sir . I m also owner of meteor 350
Neat job! 👍
Thanks, Robert!
Hi! Great DIY Video! Thanks a lot for sharing! One question: We do not need new rubber seals for the oil change?
Take care!
Hola amigo. Muy lindo tu video yo sé lo tengo que cambiar en poco tiempo. Yo pensé que había que sacar los 2 tapones de abajo del cárter vos sacaste solo el que tiene el filtro lavable? El otro tapón no hace falta que lo saqué entonces? Gracias Mario desde Argentina
Hay dos tornillos que sujetan la placa de cubierta. Es necesario quitar ambos tornillos para abrirlo.
Sisi lo sé pero lo que yo te digo que Serca del caño de escape hay otro bulon que también lo sacan para terminar de vaciar el carter
Hi Back Road Biker, Thanks for your great how to video. Do you think you can make more walk through / talk through videos like this one please? It would be great to have someone knowledgeable like you to explain how other parts of the maintenance schedule are taken care of. The bike operators manual has a long list of things to inspect, clean and replace. Once the warranty period is over I intend on doing my own maintenance. Your videos would be a great source of information. Yes I agree there are many videos out there, but the ones specifically for the Meteor 350 are either very few in English mainly by RE, or in Indian. The bits from the maintenance schedule that I need help with are:
- Evaporative Emission Equipment rubber hoses - Drain the overfill by removing plug (where is this?),
- Vent pipe under air filter (what to do with this one?),
- Starter relay connections (where is the starter relay).
If you can shed some light on how to do this maintenance it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for the love, Emmanuel! I appreciate the feedback. I would love to do more technical videos. I'm currently working two jobs and am trying very hard to find the time to make videos. When I DO find the time, I'm usually doing a day trip or camping. As soon as I can find a way to increase the monetization of this channel, I'll be making more videos. Thanks so much for watching! 💙🙏🏼
You might want to download the digital version of the RE Service Manual for the Meteor. You can find it on the Meteor forum over at the RE website hosted by Hitchcock's Motorcycles in England. Free download. It has every detail of maintenance for the entire machine.
Ótimo vídeo!
Obrigado!
Excellent presentation 👍👍👍👍🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳 India .U can also try 10W50 for better cold start.
Thanks! And thank you also for the oil advice!
Great video. Very detailed. Do you by chance know how to turn off the service indicator (flashing wrench) After you’ve completed your oil change?
Thanks! I HAVE received instructions on how to turn off the service reminder flashing wrench! I'm going to be doing a video on that next, but until then, here are the instructions I recieved:
- turn your bike's key to the ON position
- you don't have to start your bike for this
- switch your odometer to TRIP B
- PRESS AND HOLD the "i" button for 10 seconds
- WHILE HOLDING THAT BUTTON IN, turn the key to the OFF position
- KEEP HOLDING that button in for 30 seconds
- turn your key back to the ON position WHILE STILL HOLDING THAT BUTTON IN
- Hold for 10 more seconds, then release.
That should turn off the flashing wrench. I have NOT done this yet. I'm going to do it on camera to make the video, so hopefully that works.
@@BackRoadBikerChuck awesome thanks I will try it when I get home this afternoon
@@zachsweet8467 Let me know how it works!
@@BackRoadBikerChuck tried it it last night and it was a much needed success!! 🙂 thank you very much
@@zachsweet8467 Outstanding! Glad I could help!
Good thorough video! Do you put the bike on the center stand when you fill the oil back up and check the window? Could that possibly give it an incorrect readings since it’s not completely level? Thx mate
Thank you
very good description,spot on,please do some more jobs.
Thanks, John! What would you like to see?
Great video, my meteor is coming up to its first service at 300 miles. I have to pay the dealership £150 for the privilege. 😖
Thanks, Tamar! Congratulations on your new bike! Ya, it's pretty expensive here as well. What part of the world do you ride in? I'd love to see some video from you! 💙🙏🏼
@@BackRoadBikerChuck hi I live in Wales. So it's pretty wet and dull for 9 months.
Big thanks
Absolutely - glad I could help!
Any problems using synthetic oil?
@@julianrose810 None yet. It was recommended to me by the dealership. I've gone about 500 miles on it since my oil change and I haven't noticed any issues.
Synthetic oil would be my preferred oil. However my dealer says no🥴
@@julianrose810 Interesting. Do you know why?
Hello, thanks for your videos. I would like to know if to maintain the 3-year guarantee on the motorcycle, you have to do all the maintenance at the dealer or if it is only the first, and thanks you for the subtitle in spanish.
great vid...ty
Thanks for the love! I LOVE your channel! I'd love to see more from you! 💙🙏🏼
You can also use an aluminum foil turkey pan as a drain pan
I actually did that once on another bike, and when I went to pick it up, it bent and spilled. Not ALL of the oil, but just enough to piss me off. But that could have been operator error! Thanks for sharing!
This is a very clear and concise video. Even though I have changed oil before I shall keep this close at hand. I'm wondering about valve adjustment. Would it be a step too far for my limited abilities with a spanner? I did used to do this years ago on my Kawasaki Z650, but it had a first class workshop manual to follow! - Chris.
Thanks for the kind words, Chris! Well, the meteor tool kit does come with a small spanner wrench, but I believe it's just for adjusting the coil-over shocks. I do work on my own bike for several things, but I'm not a mechanic and I haven't done anything with the valves. I would suggest reaching out to a dealership. I've asked my dealership mechanics several questions about maintenance and they have been happy to explain things over the phone.
Not difficult to do with the proper knowledge on how to set valve clearances. Getting the valve cover off is probably the hardest part of the job, but the rest needs knowledge about how the engine is timed regarding valve positioning for making the adjustments, which are in the thousandths of an inch. Special tools required. Do it wrong and you could damage the engine seriously.
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Planning to get one soon. How's engine heat during traffic jams? In my area, bad traffic is something to be expected so not a lot of airflow on an air cooled engine.
I live in Sedona, AZ, where it sometimes gets to be over 110°, and I've never had any overheating problems yet. If I ever do, I'll make a video about it. Thanks for the question! 💙🙏🏼
the ex pipe where it comes out the cylinder runs around 300f. no overheating on mine.
at what mileage do you recommend changing the o rings and seals
Gracias ahora se que puedo hacerlo.
@@javierhenao5475 de nada!
Do you need to soak the new oil filter in oil first before installing it? also how to clean the oil screen before reinstalling it?
Aqui no Brasil utiliza-se muito o óleo de motor da marca Motul, fabricado na França.
Royal Enfield can go any road in any conditions if bike can go through Indian roads then it can go through any roads in the World, I have also thunderbird the metor has different chassis and new 350cc engine and thunderbird has old 350cc engine which is not refined at all but Royal Enfield engines are really robust bikes has zero issues regarding engine, in india peoples ride 30-40 years old RE bikes without any maintenance 😅
Awesome! I am definitely looking forward to that! 💙🙏🏻
Ideally the oil level shouldn't go over maximum when the engine is hot, so if the engine is cold you definitely want to stop before the maximum line because the oil will expand when hot. As long as the amount of oil you have doesn't fall below the minimum it's good. Since you've changed the oil filter you might want to turn the engine over then decide what the oil level is.
So how do you change the oil yourself and still keep the warranty valid?
In first service how much oil need to fill? Dealer said 2 liters but in owners manual recommended is 1,7 to refill and max 2,2 liter dry. Please help.
OK.. so what did you do with the old oil and filter? Leave it in the desert?
Gloves also protect hands from cargegenic chemicals in old oil
When I saw the thumbnail, I seriously thought this was Gordon Ramsay 😅
Actually. HE looks like ME. (I get the Gordon Ramsay thing a lot. I also get that I look like John Michael Higgins.)
Muito bom.🇧🇷