UPDATE: Since the bike didn't start this one time , it now infact seems to be fine! A friend of mine said to clean the relays which I will do at some point but I will change the battery anyway, the bike was only left on a minute after filming this so no time at all tbh. I hope you like the suspension comparison...it took me 2.5 hours to edit that !!!!!!!! ...Thanks for watching this ...drop me a "like " would be cool and have a good week...see you next Sunday at 5PM : )
DON'T leave the ignition on .... The battery is fine but Motorbike Batteries are a smaller capacity and drain quickly if the ignition is left on while the Engine isn't running , and PLEASE PLEASE don't ride with both hands off the bars as you only have to hit a patch of oil or grease on the road and you wouldn't have time to recover . Great video otherwise buddy keep up the good work .
Yes quite right about holding on Phil, The lights were on only for another minute max to when I was filming there. The battery is done I think even thought I'm stringing it out as long as I can....these OEM batteries seem to only last 3 years or so it seems so will get the new one on. Such a good difference getting these RE Hunter shocks on for sure. Hope all is well with you.
@@fatpigeonadventurerider2118 that's intresting to know. I'll have to look into this because I know nothing about them. Thanks for the heads up on that 👆
Some very worthwhile mods there, ER. Seeing you bumping the RE reminded me of the race meetings years ago when all capacities of machine were started that way.
Hiya Steve, another good honest real video, Those shocks are easy to fit and make such a huge difference, Thanks for showing the change and I loved the fancy editing showing the split screen shock before and after. As you say the mirrors and the shocks look good as well which is a right result. Ride safe.
Hi Paul, That split screen stuff was a knitemare to snyc up...2.5 hours just for that little bit, bit if I do it again it will be much quicker with what I learnt there and as you can see I had to do it to show the difference first hand. Yes, I'm very pleased with the end result : ) Thanks
I would imagine the split screen would be quite a PITA. I’d like to say THANK YOU for your time and trouble setting it up. I love stuff like that, very informative and fun to watch over and over to see the difference in action!
No worries mate, I'm glad so many have had alot of use out of it. I know if someone has made a similar video, I would have enjoyed it too. Thanks for letting me know 👍
I dropped a "Like" and subscribed; that was a very enjoyable video. I watched the Economical Rides battery video right after I replaced my battery, and commented on it. (That Garry seems to be a super nice guy, and very funny in a low-key way, which is probably the best way to be funny - and I look forward to Ruby, of course.) It died just like yours - it was fine, and when I hit the switch, it made the exact same noise. I thought, "It CAN"T be the battery!" Nope, I threw a new battery in and it cranked over like a rejuvenated thoroughbred. Thank you for the video, Exeter Rider! FG Rides in Pennsylvania, USA
Its good to know i'mreaching you...Yes I should have a new battery on its way, although its taking a while. Garry is a good egg,I'm looking forward to the LIVE tonight. Thanks for Subbing the channel.
Cars and bikes alike, once a battery falters change it and then trickle. When young couldn’t afford it, but in long run once a battery starts breaking down it’s time for a change. I used to be able to bump start my Citroen 2cv on my own on the flat running it and jumping in so light
That split screen thing with the shocks was a bit clever 👌 Those O/E progressive springs seemed reluctant to move at all, no wonder it was such a rough ride! 😳 They weren't far off behaving like a rigid backend from the 30s. I tend to agree with some of the other comments here...... Your non-start was a little bit self inflicted i think, probably the battery was on it's way out anyway. Your bar end mirrors look fine but they won't take much chuckin' around down the quay mind, i know what you'm like...... 😜😉 Good vid mate 👍
I haven't been down the Quay since!ha...I have really...Yes those ...The batterys on these bikes only last 3 years genrally it seems...Huge improvement on those shocks...the split screen video only took 2.5 hours to edit...what fun!
Yes, it's a good thing to have. I miss the bikes with kick start, it almost goes hand in hand. Those classic 500s seem to become more desirable everyday.
Glad your happy with the new shocks 😊,you could certainly see a big difference on your comparative shots. The funny thing is alot of hunter owner's/reviewers complain about the shocks being too hard on their bikes so strange how they seem to work better on the meteor 🤔. Perhaps you should lend your meteor shocks to a hunter owner to see if they improve their ride 😂
Hi - yes it's really strange because they didnt feel as good on the Hunter as what they do on the Meteor either....on the Meteor they "just work"! I do know of a Hunter owner. I will mention that to him if he wanted to try them.
Hi Steve, I don't know if I'm the guy you mentioned swapping shocks but after you mentioned the short test ride you were gifted, is swapped mine straight away. I have a Hunter in the garage as well but got lazy and just ordered some. I just don't think about them anymore. Brilliant. I like the mirrors, got a link.? I have a set of Stadium mirrors as well. They are an easy fix and if you get them straight from Stadium they are half the price. Just need to cut the narrow bit off the aluminium adaptor and add a "slightly" different Allen screw. They fold in which is useful. PS. The gear change linkage upgrade is brilliant as well. Gr8 video BTW.
Hi Tim, No it was another chap in this case, David he was called....I am having trouble putting in links to the comments, it seems to be a issue RUclipss end which I am trying to sort. They were from TECH parts and they were the new bigger mirror type...I like them but I could do with flip ups really because its tight getting it passed the car on the drive but I'll get used it. I have put the gear link on and it is much better yes...Thanks for the heads up on that! : )
Interesting video Steve. I guess from the title of the video, that this mod to the shocks, would work on the Classic 350 too. Bizarrely, my battery just died as well, at two and a half years old and I commented on Garry's video, having watched it yesterday.
well before I say anything - I saw the headlight and flashers on and had instant battery anxiety..... and rightly so! As the for the rest, christ I thought I was watching the OU channel! Great Job mate, the meteor shocks are made of cheese, I'm sure RE could swallow the extra £5 cost it would cost them to make them the stock ones, probably make them cheaper by not having to make/source such a variety of shocks - unless the originals are a job lot they wanted to use.
My thoughts are the Meteor came out years before the Hunter, so perhaps when they made the Hunter they decided to up-grade the Meteor shocks to what is on the Hunter...it makes a difference! Not sure what the OU channel is? But Thanks anyway : )
Yeap, the Hunter shocks on here is so much better. Just a new battery now, I only left the ignition on for a very short time, that being said the problem hasn't come back since, but its only a matter of time. Phil said about cleaning the relays which can be problematic I hear !?
Loads of people complain about the vibration in the mirrors on the meteor which mine did until i adjusted them and nipped them up a bit and they have been crystal clear ever since the rear shocks were very harsh on the teeth but have softened nicely after 2600 miles
I ride a Honda CMX 500 Rebel, so a competitor in looks and price to the meteor. Oddly enough, I hadn't needed to change any of the stock parts on the bike because they actually function properly from the factory. I just can't get behind Royal Enfield, I get the bikes are on a budget, so they aren't going to be perfect. But having a bike that rides comtably out of the factory, in my opinion, should be standard. This Honda is my first ever bike. After passing my full license, I did a test ride a LOAD of bikes, including the meteor. The meteor, in particular, didn't feel very nice. Its ride was very firm, and the lack of power left me feeling very vulnerable. However, each to their own very informative video and fantastic content as always.
And if you can live with the horrifically uncomfortable riding position on the Rebel for anyone over 5'6", and you don't mind paying 50% more for the bike in the first place, and you don't want a three year warranty, and you don't really want free breakdown cover for three years, and you don't mind if your clutch doesn't last very long (because it's a stacked design).... Then yes, the Honda is a fine choice I guess.
@Trev350 I'm 6ft 1, and the rebel is perfectly comfortable. It's a bobber / cruiser. I've done full days on it without issue. I got a full 3 year warranty from my Honda dealer. The rest you've just made up off the top of your head. Always one Royal Enfield nut who can't see the obvious floors in their motorcycles. the speedometer fogs up on the classic 350 not long after you buy one. If that's the "build quality," you look for in a bike, then that's your decision.
@@jamesnoonan7450 not "made anything up off the top of my head". I used to sell Hondas for a living. If you're happy with your choice of first bike that's great. When you've been riding for forty years and owned a lot of bikes, experienced all sorts and styles of machines, then you can reflect on which ones were the most comfortable. As for swapping a few parts to align the bike to an individual's personal preferences, for a huge number of bikers, that's all part of the fun of ownership. The Royal Enfield 350 J Platform bikes have been the biggest selling bikes in the UK in class during recent times and for good reason. Many people buying them have huge experience of riding, going back decades and they are very well regarded. One thing you got spot on.... I am a Royal Enfield nut. But we are all different. We all have different requirements. And we all like different bikes. And that's exactly how it should be. If you didn't like the Meteor, then it's good that you didn't buy one. Personally, I love mine and I also love my Classic 350 ( which doesn't have misted clocks lol)😜
Them shocks with the more equally spaced spring coils , usually make bikes more soft , bouncy & comfortable like a pram . I always used to fit Koni ( now known as Ikon ) shocks back in the day , to replace naff standard ones on Japanese bikes
A clue that the battery is on the way out seems to be when the clock in the main display deos not keep to the correct time. At least that is what happened with my OEM battery after two and a bit years.
Great video. Ive just bought some bar end mirrors from Tec Bike Parts but have to fit them and nervous about doing it as I'm not much of what did you call it, a 'spanner monkey' 😅 May look at the shocks as well now as i have noticed that it can get quite uncomfortable on bumpier roads. Again, great content as always 😁
Thanks I appreciate it, you will be OK. It caught me out having to cut the bolts 10mm off each end, apart from that it's a 10minute job. I'm sure you will be fine. Let me know how you get on 👍🍻
I found the factory shocks on my Hunter too firm even on the softest preload they only used 3/4 of thier travel. (I weigh about 90kg with my gear on). So I bought a set of YSS shocks. Huge improvement. But great if they work better on the Meteor.
Yes I found them a tad tight on the Hunter too, but they seem to work better on the meteor which is strange. Maybe the meteor shocks are just a lot worse?! 👍🍻
Very good video Steve. Nicely done. As I mentioned previously, I'll probably get some Hunter shocks myself as soon as Buddy has passed his first MOT next year. He needs to be stock to pass the first one, after that, not so much. Your battery didn't appear to have died like mine did Steve. On my bike the fuel pump wasn't firing up and it couldn't even light up the dash and Tripper pod anymore. Once we got the bike started the ECU light was on and it said "Check battery". So mine was basically not present any more ! The way the starter was clicking, sounded like the battery was still doing its job. I think you may have been unlucky and had the starter stop in a sticky position, last time you started the bike. I had something similar happening to Norman when he was new. They fiddled with the starter motor and then it stopped happening. If that happens and the battery is not fully topped up, then yes, it just clicks and you are going nowhere. With a charged battery, it is usually strong enough to turn the starter past the sticky point and then it spins up freely and the bike can start. Have you had the battery on a charger and checked the volts ? Your battery certainly didn't seem dead to me and I reckon it should still be serviceable. Anyway, funny to see you effing and blinding again and it all worked out well in the end 👍🏻 Take care mate. Love to the Exmouth crew ! Garry & Ruby
Hello matey, yes you have nicer flatter roads as well which helps. I was thinking the same about the battery and it's been fine since so I don't really know whats going on there...my gut feeling is its still seen better days. In the video I did rock it back and forward incase the soloenoid was stuck but still wouldn't start. Strange one , but I was promised a free battery anyway so might as well. Love to all Garry. I hope your welcome and Rudy is munching those sooozziages.
Shocking vid ER 🤪 Buy a house near an airport - complain about aeroplanes 🤣 Just messing. So much to like about this video. Great work with the suspension comparison 👌🏼 The batteries in both my RE’s were shot at just over 12 months old 🤷🏻♂️
Yes I did by a house near a airport but didn't think they would be taking off or landing there , I should have done my research into how it all worked.....or was it you training for your PPL......... Yes I think the battery has seen better day ...and it had only done 900 miles in 3 years before I had it...the writing is on the wall there.
I can't comment on the hunter shocks but I looked at what the Indian's do ,and found they use classic endurance gas shocks. So I ordered on ebay £61 and the difference is very noticeable, I'll keep the bike longer now.
Do you know what brand of shocks they are on the Royal Enfield 350's? I have a BSA Gold Star 650, the stock fitment shocks are "Gabriel" brand, I didn't think the exposed springs suited the shrouded front forks, I bought a pair ofr Girling shrouded shocks which are manufactured in the UK, the ride difference is night and day. The Girlings cost me £155.00, there are replicas available at £79.00, but I went for the originals.
Damn it yes, I need to re-film this now...infact doing some stunts would be good for views. I can see you're a doctor now by the looks of it so if you could be on the medical team while I film that would be great : )
that damn saddlebags 73 has a noisy drone watching you now ;;;; interesting pink floyd sound effects going over the bumps ;;; this could be a new venture ;;; don't tell s73 ;;
Nice additions. Strangely I don't get any vibration in my Meteor standard mirrors. I put bar end mirrors on my Classic because all I could see in the standard mirrors was my shoulders😅 Wider bars on the Meteor mitigate that problem. Going to look at the suspension next.
To be fair the standard mirrors don't vibrate too bad at all, they are still pretty good but I fancied a change. The Hunter shocks are a big improvement.
@@exeterrider good to hear, mines a keeper too! I love it, I’m keeping it till it’s too heavy for me, then it’s something smaller and lighter, hopefully, that won’t be for a few years yet! We shall have to meet up sometime, and have coffee. 😎🏍👍😁☕️
I see what you mean, I do have to hunt around for the mirrors more than I did before...you got me thinking now, maybe its a back step...I may change back but I do like the look of the bike with them on. Thanks : )
Thats awesome Paul,,,what did you order? spuernova? have you test ridden one too? Little secret here but get the springs (if you feel you need them ) but also the DNA filter (video coming) its a huge difference!!!!!!!!!!! Send me picture would be cool, email is in the normal place in the description still : )
I'm still slightly mystified and discombobulated Steve by this video having now watched the opening section twice and all the rest too. I tend to think it's the difference in travel that's made the difference in bump absorption. However, there will be a change in geometry and high speed handling might suffer as the Huntr is a considerably lighter bike. However, I'm sure you can explain.😉
Hi Andy, The Hunter has the same frame and isn't much lighter. Its a combination of things that make the Hunter suspension better, much like the comparison section shows the gaps between each spring is much wider on the Hunter springs therefore the windings are easy to "spring" . As shown the Hunter springs slow a lot better. High speed handling is the same on the M5 etc just nicer....Hope that makes sense.
OMG here in India people are replacing hunter suspension with classic 350 because hunter stock suspensions are stiff and not comfortable and you find Hunter suspension good. Seems like it's all in the mind. 😊
21 plate, I bought it a few months ago with 900 miles on it so it hasn't been used much, and to my knowledge it has not been plugged into a charger in that time...even more reason to think its seen better days I think.
Great video. Typical that happened on camera with the battery😂 Certainly looks better with the black springs, and seemed to cope with the bumps better. Happy riding 👍
@@Tojj29 Thanks mate, yes although I didn't want it to happen , I am glad I was filming at the time...it added to the video..I hope to get a new battery soon if if it hasn't happened since. Have a good week : )
I'm getting rid of mine because of a Intermittent jerking, Dealer doesn't know what it is, Talked to other dealers they haven't got a clue. I've spent two hundred pounds trying to cure it myself. Even the loan bike did it. So it makes me feel there is a design fault. When I had mine serviced. The loan bike did it on the way back to dealer. No fault codes stored. And Only does it when you ride it for long periods of time, So makes me wonder that something is breaking down when a component gets hot. Pitty because it's the most comfortable bike I've owned.
That's a real shame, I've never heard of that before and mine has never done it. Over all they are good reliable bikes, my battery is due a change anyway which is why this halterneck to me. I hope you have more luck next time.
@@exeterrider I've read on forums around the world that people have experienced that problem. Is a shame apart from that cracking bike, even the wife loves being pillion as so comfy. Swapping it for the Honda ADV350.
@@Chaz11223 Thanks for your input on that. I may just delete this comment anyway...I can take constructive comments but comments like this in my happy place I will just delete normally. Again, Thanks very much
Do you think that the battery problem may have something to do with the ignition, lights and hazards being on while you were filming may have had some effect?
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UPDATE: Since the bike didn't start this one time , it now infact seems to be fine! A friend of mine said to clean the relays which I will do at some point but I will change the battery anyway, the bike was only left on a minute after filming this so no time at all tbh.
I hope you like the suspension comparison...it took me 2.5 hours to edit that !!!!!!!!
...Thanks for watching this ...drop me a "like " would be cool and have a good week...see you next Sunday at 5PM : )
DON'T leave the ignition on .... The battery is fine but Motorbike Batteries are a smaller capacity and drain quickly if the ignition is left on while the Engine isn't running , and PLEASE PLEASE don't ride with both hands off the bars as you only have to hit a patch of oil or grease on the road and you wouldn't have time to recover . Great video otherwise buddy keep up the good work .
Yes quite right about holding on Phil, The lights were on only for another minute max to when I was filming there. The battery is done I think even thought I'm stringing it out as long as I can....these OEM batteries seem to only last 3 years or so it seems so will get the new one on.
Such a good difference getting these RE Hunter shocks on for sure. Hope all is well with you.
Steve junk the relays and replace them with Hancock relays, don't bother with the stock RE type
@@fatpigeonadventurerider2118 that's intresting to know.
I'll have to look into this because I know nothing about them. Thanks for the heads up on that 👆
Don't clean the relays.....dump them and fit some from a reputable manufacturer. RE relays are crap....as I found out on my Interceptor.
Some very worthwhile mods there, ER.
Seeing you bumping the RE reminded me of the race meetings years ago when all capacities of machine were started that way.
I was just a little disappointed that she fired up so easily Jim, He deserved to sweat a bit for leaving everything on while he was filming! 😉
Luckily this one bumps quite easy, but still its a workout.
@@kenbrooks7794 True, Ken, but he was grunting a bit.
@@kenbrooks7794 🤣
@@jimsadler8704 Thats normal for me.
Hiya Steve, another good honest real video, Those shocks are easy to fit and make such a huge difference, Thanks for showing the change and I loved the fancy editing showing the split screen shock before and after. As you say the mirrors and the shocks look good as well which is a right result. Ride safe.
Hi Paul, That split screen stuff was a knitemare to snyc up...2.5 hours just for that little bit, bit if I do it again it will be much quicker with what I learnt there and as you can see I had to do it to show the difference first hand.
Yes, I'm very pleased with the end result : ) Thanks
I would imagine the split screen would be quite a PITA. I’d like to say THANK YOU for your time and trouble setting it up. I love stuff like that, very informative and fun to watch over and over to see the difference in action!
No worries mate, I'm glad so many have had alot of use out of it. I know if someone has made a similar video, I would have enjoyed it too.
Thanks for letting me know 👍
Danke!
That means so much to me, thanks very much 🙏🙏🙏👍
Well presented, the split screen video a great idea to 'prove the point' !!
Thanks, On the other video I didn't do that and it got hard work trying to explain!
Looks like a real improvement there! Amazing what new shocks will do! Hopefully the battery is sorted soon!!
Its changed the whole feel of the bike. I am really pleased with it.
It's a very interesting video ,your bike looks great, I think I will be getting one soon.
You should! Wonderful bikes...I'm still enjoying mine!
I dropped a "Like" and subscribed; that was a very enjoyable video. I watched the Economical Rides battery video right after I replaced my battery, and commented on it. (That Garry seems to be a super nice guy, and very funny in a low-key way, which is probably the best way to be funny - and I look forward to Ruby, of course.) It died just like yours - it was fine, and when I hit the switch, it made the exact same noise. I thought, "It CAN"T be the battery!" Nope, I threw a new battery in and it cranked over like a rejuvenated thoroughbred. Thank you for the video, Exeter Rider!
FG Rides in Pennsylvania, USA
Its good to know i'mreaching you...Yes I should have a new battery on its way, although its taking a while.
Garry is a good egg,I'm looking forward to the LIVE tonight.
Thanks for Subbing the channel.
The black shox and the bar end mirrors give the bike a much more balanced look I think. You just need gaiters now for the forx🙂
Yes that would look pretty good I must admit, I think I may look into that.DNA filter next through.
Cars and bikes alike, once a battery falters change it and then trickle. When young couldn’t afford it, but in long run once a battery starts breaking down it’s time for a change. I used to be able to bump start my Citroen 2cv on my own on the flat running it and jumping in so light
I've had to nump start so many vans,cars and bikes now that it seems second nature.
Great review ER. Very informative. Just the job for meteor owners.
Thanks Paul..Excellent difference
That split screen thing with the shocks was a bit clever 👌 Those O/E progressive springs seemed reluctant to move at all, no wonder it was such a rough ride! 😳 They weren't far off behaving like a rigid backend from the 30s. I tend to agree with some of the other comments here...... Your non-start was a little bit self inflicted i think, probably the battery was on it's way out anyway. Your bar end mirrors look fine but they won't take much chuckin' around down the quay mind, i know what you'm like...... 😜😉 Good vid mate 👍
I haven't been down the Quay since!ha...I have really...Yes those ...The batterys on these bikes only last 3 years genrally it seems...Huge improvement on those shocks...the split screen video only took 2.5 hours to edit...what fun!
🤣 oh Ken!
@@Saddlebags73 All because I filmed him paddling for 5 mtrs on a field and look what happens to him. Trouble maker.
@@exeterrider 🤣🤣🤣
@@Saddlebags73 😛🤣
My RE 500 is 7 years and counting. I love the backup on mine has a kick starter too.
Yes, it's a good thing to have. I miss the bikes with kick start, it almost goes hand in hand.
Those classic 500s seem to become more desirable everyday.
Well the fireball black will look more damn fine with these shocks as well❤...
It will 👍
in hunter i made it 2 points stiffer at mid setting that will make a lot of difference to negate the initial sag
Good to know thanks 🙏
Glad your happy with the new shocks 😊,you could certainly see a big difference on your comparative shots. The funny thing is alot of hunter owner's/reviewers complain about the shocks being too hard on their bikes so strange how they seem to work better on the meteor 🤔. Perhaps you should lend your meteor shocks to a hunter owner to see if they improve their ride 😂
Hi - yes it's really strange because they didnt feel as good on the Hunter as what they do on the Meteor either....on the Meteor they "just work"!
I do know of a Hunter owner. I will mention that to him if he wanted to try them.
Hi Steve, I don't know if I'm the guy you mentioned swapping shocks but after you mentioned the short test ride you were gifted, is swapped mine straight away. I have a Hunter in the garage as well but got lazy and just ordered some.
I just don't think about them anymore. Brilliant.
I like the mirrors, got a link.?
I have a set of Stadium mirrors as well. They are an easy fix and if you get them straight from Stadium they are half the price. Just need to cut the narrow bit off the aluminium adaptor and add a "slightly" different Allen screw. They fold in which is useful.
PS. The gear change linkage upgrade is brilliant as well.
Gr8 video BTW.
Hi Tim,
No it was another chap in this case, David he was called....I am having trouble putting in links to the comments, it seems to be a issue RUclipss end which I am trying to sort. They were from TECH parts and they were the new bigger mirror type...I like them but I could do with flip ups really because its tight getting it passed the car on the drive but I'll get used it.
I have put the gear link on and it is much better yes...Thanks for the heads up on that! : )
Great video and explanation of the changes. Cheers
Thanks 👍It's was worthwhile in the end.
Interesting video Steve. I guess from the title of the video, that this mod to the shocks, would work on the Classic 350 too.
Bizarrely, my battery just died as well, at two and a half years old and I commented on Garry's video, having watched it yesterday.
Hi Dave, It seems these batterys have a 2-3 year life span. Yes it would work on the 350 too : )
Getting one soon....shall get another battery for it!! ;)
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Hello good video and good job. I want to buy a meteor and probably I will change rear suspensions after your video. 👍 from France
Good news 📰👍 I have another worthwhile mod coming up soon on the channel.... Look out for that one 👍
Massive upgrade for any bike suspension mukka great video
Yes, thanks...it's a huge difference.
Steve the word you were looking for with regards to the hunter shock, linear travel as to the meteor shock which is progressive
That's the words, I'm never good in the heat of the moment. Too much going around in my head all the time,😁🍻🍻
@@exeterrider 🤣
well before I say anything - I saw the headlight and flashers on and had instant battery anxiety..... and rightly so!
As the for the rest, christ I thought I was watching the OU channel! Great Job mate, the meteor shocks are made of cheese, I'm sure RE could swallow the extra £5 cost it would cost them to make them the stock ones, probably make them cheaper by not having to make/source such a variety of shocks - unless the originals are a job lot they wanted to use.
My thoughts are the Meteor came out years before the Hunter, so perhaps when they made the Hunter they decided to up-grade the Meteor shocks to what is on the Hunter...it makes a difference!
Not sure what the OU channel is? But Thanks anyway : )
@@exeterrider open university - I swear you were doing science!
@@icedidi How the hell is a thicko like me going to work that out. I'll have to start calling you the Riddler🤣
Glad you are still enjoying the bike Steve, helps to do a few easy mods to make it "your own"👍
Yeap, the Hunter shocks on here is so much better. Just a new battery now, I only left the ignition on for a very short time, that being said the problem hasn't come back since, but its only a matter of time. Phil said about cleaning the relays which can be problematic I hear !?
Loads of people complain about the vibration in the mirrors on the meteor which mine did until i adjusted them and nipped them up a bit and they have been crystal clear ever since the rear shocks were very harsh on the teeth but have softened nicely after 2600 miles
Mine were tight as could be really.
I kinda mislead there. The others were ok and I could live with them but went for a change. Thanks for watching.
I ride a Honda CMX 500 Rebel, so a competitor in looks and price to the meteor. Oddly enough, I hadn't needed to change any of the stock parts on the bike because they actually function properly from the factory. I just can't get behind Royal Enfield, I get the bikes are on a budget, so they aren't going to be perfect. But having a bike that rides comtably out of the factory, in my opinion, should be standard. This Honda is my first ever bike. After passing my full license, I did a test ride a LOAD of bikes, including the meteor. The meteor, in particular, didn't feel very nice. Its ride was very firm, and the lack of power left me feeling very vulnerable. However, each to their own very informative video and fantastic content as always.
I am totally with you
And if you can live with the horrifically uncomfortable riding position on the Rebel for anyone over 5'6", and you don't mind paying 50% more for the bike in the first place, and you don't want a three year warranty, and you don't really want free breakdown cover for three years, and you don't mind if your clutch doesn't last very long (because it's a stacked design).... Then yes, the Honda is a fine choice I guess.
@Trev350 I'm 6ft 1, and the rebel is perfectly comfortable. It's a bobber / cruiser. I've done full days on it without issue. I got a full 3 year warranty from my Honda dealer. The rest you've just made up off the top of your head. Always one Royal Enfield nut who can't see the obvious floors in their motorcycles. the speedometer fogs up on the classic 350 not long after you buy one. If that's the "build quality," you look for in a bike, then that's your decision.
Thats fair enough James. Thanks for watching
@@jamesnoonan7450 not "made anything up off the top of my head". I used to sell Hondas for a living. If you're happy with your choice of first bike that's great. When you've been riding for forty years and owned a lot of bikes, experienced all sorts and styles of machines, then you can reflect on which ones were the most comfortable. As for swapping a few parts to align the bike to an individual's personal preferences, for a huge number of bikers, that's all part of the fun of ownership. The Royal Enfield 350 J Platform bikes have been the biggest selling bikes in the UK in class during recent times and for good reason. Many people buying them have huge experience of riding, going back decades and they are very well regarded. One thing you got spot on.... I am a Royal Enfield nut. But we are all different. We all have different requirements. And we all like different bikes. And that's exactly how it should be. If you didn't like the Meteor, then it's good that you didn't buy one. Personally, I love mine and I also love my Classic 350 ( which doesn't have misted clocks lol)😜
Them shocks with the more equally spaced spring coils , usually make bikes more soft , bouncy & comfortable like a pram . I always used to fit Koni ( now known as Ikon ) shocks back in the day , to replace naff standard ones on Japanese bikes
Exactly that mate yes...much plusher : )
Looks way better Steve 👍Now you just need some spoked wheels and a classic tank and mudguards and you’re all set 😉
😂😂😂And maybe some some clean relys! It's been fine since but still need a new battery me thinks 👍
A clue that the battery is on the way out seems to be when the clock in the main display deos not keep to the correct time. At least that is what happened with my OEM battery after two and a bit years.
That's intresting. I know that's the case on the tripper nav for sure 👍
HI there just a quicky, always tighten the nut onto the bolt ,not the bolt onto the nut.😊
I thought I did both there on the top one? But anyway, yes I agree 👍
Great video. Ive just bought some bar end mirrors from Tec Bike Parts but have to fit them and nervous about doing it as I'm not much of what did you call it, a 'spanner monkey' 😅 May look at the shocks as well now as i have noticed that it can get quite uncomfortable on bumpier roads. Again, great content as always 😁
Thanks I appreciate it, you will be OK. It caught me out having to cut the bolts 10mm off each end, apart from that it's a 10minute job.
I'm sure you will be fine. Let me know how you get on 👍🍻
I didn't know you were such technician. Nicely done!
@@flatcapcaferacer I can do the basics. I quite enjoy it.
I found the factory shocks on my Hunter too firm even on the softest preload they only used 3/4 of thier travel. (I weigh about 90kg with my gear on). So I bought a set of YSS shocks. Huge improvement. But great if they work better on the Meteor.
Yes I found them a tad tight on the Hunter too, but they seem to work better on the meteor which is strange. Maybe the meteor shocks are just a lot worse?! 👍🍻
Hi, since you have been riding with the hunter suspension for a while. Are there any cons? During the handling or riding in the twisties etc..
Nope, its the best mod I've made...wouldnt go back.
Steve listening to the video on slow motion, the engine sounds like a single cylinder Lister barge engine❤😂
Your right, I wish it sounded like that all the time, then again I like a faster engine 🤣👍
@@exeterrider 🤣
That's a great comment! Lister makes the 2nd best-sounding single on the planet, right behind Enfield.
Few would understand the lister engine comment, but us 3 do👍
It'll be those new mirrors sapping your battery 😂
Guess so😂😂
Very good video Steve. Nicely done. As I mentioned previously, I'll probably get some Hunter shocks myself as soon as Buddy has passed his first MOT next year. He needs to be stock to pass the first one, after that, not so much.
Your battery didn't appear to have died like mine did Steve. On my bike the fuel pump wasn't firing up and it couldn't even light up the dash and Tripper pod anymore. Once we got the bike started the ECU light was on and it said "Check battery". So mine was basically not present any more !
The way the starter was clicking, sounded like the battery was still doing its job. I think you may have been unlucky and had the starter stop in a sticky position, last time you started the bike.
I had something similar happening to Norman when he was new. They fiddled with the starter motor and then it stopped happening.
If that happens and the battery is not fully topped up, then yes, it just clicks and you are going nowhere. With a charged battery, it is usually strong enough to turn the starter past the sticky point and then it spins up freely and the bike can start.
Have you had the battery on a charger and checked the volts ? Your battery certainly didn't seem dead to me and I reckon it should still be serviceable.
Anyway, funny to see you effing and blinding again and it all worked out well in the end 👍🏻
Take care mate. Love to the Exmouth crew !
Garry & Ruby
Hello matey, yes you have nicer flatter roads as well which helps.
I was thinking the same about the battery and it's been fine since so I don't really know whats going on there...my gut feeling is its still seen better days.
In the video I did rock it back and forward incase the soloenoid was stuck but still wouldn't start.
Strange one , but I was promised a free battery anyway so might as well.
Love to all Garry. I hope your welcome and Rudy is munching those sooozziages.
@@exeterrider You can keep that battery as an emergency spare perhaps ?
Take care mate, looking forward to much nonsense on Thursday 🐶😂🔥🔥🔥
@@economicalrides o jeez, this week,,times flying...yes mate its in the diary : )
@@economicalrides I think I'll just fit it anyway TBH
@@exeterrider Yep. Gets a major hyping in tomorrow’s video too ! 👍
Steve does hot ! It’s going to be awesome 👍🔥
Really useful info for Meteor riders. I’m guessing the ride is more “plush” now?
Much much better!
Where did you order the shocks?
Local dealer Exeter. CMS
@@exeterrider
Hunter shocks?
@@artiecisneros4691 yes, shocks from a RE Hunter
@@exeterrider
Thank you, very much appreciate your prompt response.
Shocking vid ER 🤪 Buy a house near an airport - complain about aeroplanes 🤣 Just messing. So much to like about this video. Great work with the suspension comparison 👌🏼
The batteries in both my RE’s were shot at just over 12 months old 🤷🏻♂️
Oh sh!t my himalayan battery is just over 3 years old. time to put some pennies away for a replacement!
@@AliasMrHackenbacker It’s doing well 👏🏼
Yes I did by a house near a airport but didn't think they would be taking off or landing there , I should have done my research into how it all worked.....or was it you training for your PPL......... Yes I think the battery has seen better day ...and it had only done 900 miles in 3 years before I had it...the writing is on the wall there.
Economical rides recently had to replace his after 3 years too.
@@Saddlebags73 It'll fail now!
I am thinking of doing exactly the opposite on my rock hard back suspension of my hunter😂😂
Strange that on the Hunter it feels a bit tight ,but on the Meteor ....it just works so well.
Good video, whete did you source your Hunter shocks from? I cant seem to find any onther than Ebay from india.
Main dealer OEM👍
I can't comment on the hunter shocks but I looked at what the Indian's do ,and found they use classic endurance gas shocks. So I ordered on ebay £61 and the difference is very noticeable, I'll keep the bike longer now.
Good news . £61 is a no brainer...Good to hear its staying with you longer now.
How long do the batteries last on those bikes?
3 years or so from my experience, so I need to change it I think.
Do you know what brand of shocks they are on the Royal Enfield 350's? I have a BSA Gold Star 650, the stock fitment shocks are "Gabriel" brand, I didn't think the exposed springs suited the shrouded front forks, I bought a pair ofr Girling shrouded shocks which are manufactured in the UK, the ride difference is night and day. The Girlings cost me £155.00, there are replicas available at £79.00, but I went for the originals.
High, Royal Enfield make these shocks themselves👍
You're ready for a classic GP now that you have your push start perfected. Also... look Mum no hands! You'll be standing on the seat next!
Damn it yes, I need to re-film this now...infact doing some stunts would be good for views. I can see you're a doctor now by the looks of it so if you could be on the medical team while I film that would be great : )
@exeterrider that was work a nick name lol It's more to do with healing things with a plug rather than a pulse though!
@@drbristowtube 😂👍
You could have had my Hunter shocks, without doubt the worst rear suspension on any bike I’ve ever ridden. Swapping mine for some Hagon shocks.
damn I missed the offer! Yes its funny how they work so much better on the Meteor!?!?
What did you have the shocks on?
These are brand new RE Hunter shocks, they haven't been on any other bike .
that damn saddlebags 73 has a noisy drone watching you now ;;;; interesting pink floyd sound effects going over the bumps ;;; this could be a new venture ;;; don't tell s73 ;;
I think hes learnt to fly a plane. He will go to any lenth to cause sound interference. I will return to one of his videos and ruin it.
Looked like you'd left the lights an hazards òn 😂
Yes I did, pnly for the amount of time you see filming mind..ha : )
Nice additions. Strangely I don't get any vibration in my Meteor standard mirrors. I put bar end mirrors on my Classic because all I could see in the standard mirrors was my shoulders😅 Wider bars on the Meteor mitigate that problem. Going to look at the suspension next.
To be fair the standard mirrors don't vibrate too bad at all, they are still pretty good but I fancied a change. The Hunter shocks are a big improvement.
Yep, you and I are some how related with luck! 😂 only issue is, I would not been able to get it started.
Your a fit guy, you would be OK bumping it I think 👍
Can’t do that with your dct! I recently changed the battery on my dct, I was lucky, I was at Tremlett’s in Ashburton hen it wouldn’t start! 😎🏍😁👍
Yes you are pretty stuffed with a DCT in those cases...I should change mine really.
@@exeterrider you mean that you are considering changing your dct!? 🏍😎🙁
@@roberthallas349 Ohh no ! just the battery...The NC is a keeper....well I think so anyway.
@@exeterrider good to hear, mines a keeper too! I love it, I’m keeping it till it’s too heavy for me, then it’s something smaller and lighter, hopefully, that won’t be for a few years yet! We shall have to meet up sometime, and have coffee. 😎🏍👍😁☕️
@roberthallas349 sounds good to me👍
Bikes really should have kickstarters….they used to
The accountants said no : )
Yeah totally stranded if electric fails except bump start
Good stuff there. Not keen on those mirrors. You can clearly see stuff behind you now. No. Not for me. I like the game of what’s that fuzzy thing?
I see what you mean, I do have to hunt around for the mirrors more than I did before...you got me thinking now, maybe its a back step...I may change back but I do like the look of the bike with them on. Thanks : )
Ordered mine today but 6-8 weeks delivery
Thats awesome Paul,,,what did you order? spuernova? have you test ridden one too? Little secret here but get the springs (if you feel you need them ) but also the DNA filter (video coming) its a huge difference!!!!!!!!!!! Send me picture would be cool, email is in the normal place in the description still : )
@@exeterriderSorry, I’m now on my second 350 meteor. I’ve ordered the Hunter suspension. Quoted £70 ??
@@paulegan7376 yes that seems OK👍
I'm still slightly mystified and discombobulated Steve by this video having now watched the opening section twice and all the rest too. I tend to think it's the difference in travel that's made the difference in bump absorption. However, there will be a change in geometry and high speed handling might suffer as the Huntr is a considerably lighter bike. However, I'm sure you can explain.😉
Hi Andy, The Hunter has the same frame and isn't much lighter. Its a combination of things that make the Hunter suspension better, much like the comparison section shows the gaps between each spring is much wider on the Hunter springs therefore the windings are easy to "spring" . As shown the Hunter springs slow a lot better. High speed handling is the same on the M5 etc just nicer....Hope that makes sense.
10mm makes all the difference, she said...
She works for Tescos and you're right every little helps.
You could’ve used classic 500’s suspension instead. It is even more comfortable than hunter and classic reborn. Also it’s gas charged.
Maybe yes but I think the centres are longer ? I knew these would fit the frame no problem 👍
OMG here in India people are replacing hunter suspension with classic 350 because hunter stock suspensions are stiff and not comfortable and you find Hunter suspension good. Seems like it's all in the mind. 😊
The video shows the improvement compared to the Meteor stanard shocks...maybe the Classis shocks are even betetr again?
@exeterrider Hmm. I am hunter owner and now feeling better 😁
@Flute-Ful 😂👍
Biggest dowside of these bikes is there are no foot starter.
I guess the amount you would need it is part of the balence...They are easy to bump start.
How old is the bike?
21 plate, I bought it a few months ago with 900 miles on it so it hasn't been used much, and to my knowledge it has not been plugged into a charger in that time...even more reason to think its seen better days I think.
Great video. Typical that happened on camera with the battery😂
Certainly looks better with the black springs, and seemed to cope with the bumps better. Happy riding 👍
@@Tojj29 Thanks mate, yes although I didn't want it to happen , I am glad I was filming at the time...it added to the video..I hope to get a new battery soon if if it hasn't happened since.
Have a good week : )
The Meteor shown on the current RE website is pictured with different shocks with evenly spaced springs. Not seen any like that in any shops though.
Well Done Ashley, Yes ,I noticed the same as well a few weeks back...I wonder if they are going to up-date them?
No way was that staged-not with all those bleeps!!!😂
Ha, Behind the beeps I was only saying "crumbs"😂
I'm getting rid of mine because of a
Intermittent jerking,
Dealer doesn't know what it is,
Talked to other dealers they haven't got a clue. I've spent two hundred pounds trying to cure it myself.
Even the loan bike did it.
So it makes me feel there is a design fault.
When I had mine serviced.
The loan bike did it on the way back to dealer.
No fault codes stored.
And Only does it when you ride it for long periods of time,
So makes me wonder that something is breaking down when a component gets hot.
Pitty because it's the most comfortable bike I've owned.
That's a real shame, I've never heard of that before and mine has never done it.
Over all they are good reliable bikes, my battery is due a change anyway which is why this halterneck to me.
I hope you have more luck next time.
@@exeterrider
I've read on forums around the world that people have experienced that problem.
Is a shame apart from that cracking bike, even the wife loves being pillion as so comfy.
Swapping it for the Honda ADV350.
@@Paul-pb3vq ADV is a brill bike. I wish you all the best on it 👍
There's nothing wrong with the shocks just leave the bloody bike alone instead of inventing a load of bollocks for RUclips
You have no idea what you're on about, Have you tried both options? No? well there you go , uneducated rude idiot.
Absolutely wrong. My Hornet 750 naked bike takes up the bumps better than my RE 350 Meteor. It deffo needs better shocks.
@@Chaz11223 Thanks for your input on that. I may just delete this comment anyway...I can take constructive comments but comments like this in my happy place I will just delete normally.
Again, Thanks very much
@@exeterrider That's no way to talk about yourself.
I have the 350 and the rear shocks are too hard ,changed for classic endurance gas shocks, huge improvement
Do you think that the battery problem may have something to do with the ignition, lights and hazards being on while you were filming may have had some effect?
It was literally 2 minutes, the time it took to film what you saw there...I think it is on its way out anyway tbh.