Had mine over a year, 4500 miles. 1st big service last month. No issues at all, ridden in all sorts of conditions too so through floods, ice and snow. Absolutely solid. A cool thing I noticed is the switches look like the fire select/ safety on a gun 😊 very cool wee bit of design that.
Am subscribed purely for the scenic roads you are lucky enough to have access to, no matter what bike you are on. Thanks for my regular “fix”. Keep them coming. John CB500f.
Many years ago My wife and l would stay..(house sit).. in my sister-in- law's house in Dronfield...she would holiday in Majorca...We would spent our time meandering about the Yorkshire countryside..In our Volvo....A far cry from the congestion of living near London.. Today Pateley Bridge. l can honestly say if it were not for deciding to migrate to España...where you live would have been be my first choice. Although I'm bound to say l could no longer 'hack' the weather...Thanks for the memories Dave...
Was at Appleyards last week for a service. The lovely people there let me borrow their Shotgun 650 for the day. Really like the bike, never ridden a royal enfield so was concerned about the power and weight but found it very enjoyable. Sadly for me as I have spinal damage found the bars too low and after 20 mile ride home was in pain. Still love the bike but would have to get bar risers if I end up getting one. Fantastic video and very informative as always
I’ve done over 5,500 miles on mine now. It’s a great bike and I’m enjoying it. I ordered the OEM panniers back in February and they still haven’t arrived yet and I’m told that they won’t be here until June. Today I have cancelled my order and have now ordered the Givi ones (WL900) like yours. I’ve fitted a gold DiD chain and a 16T gearbox sprocket, which gives the bike a more relaxed engine speed in the nationals. Keep the good videos coming.
Hey up TBW, great videos lately, just catching up, had a great run the other day through the trough of bowland then onto Ingleton ribblehead and Hawes, ( great fish n chips ) back through Dent, Sedburgh, Kirby Longsdale, Ingleton, Settle, and home to east lancs. Absolutely glorious.....😊
Thanks for this & all the videos you produce Dave. Perfect mix & balance of content on your channel for me. Take care & keep up the good work- very much appreciated 👍
Good Morning Dave , A very good review of your SM 650 plus the stunning location of your ride out , so as always take care & ride safe , looking forward to your next video
That was a very nice ride out, Dave; lots of lovely scenery for us to enjoy. I like the look of the Super Meteor, but the one time I sat on one, my ancient hips were not at all happy with it. The other thing I'd struggle with now is the weight and length, as my backyard is very tight, there's a bit of a slope and I have to turn the bike around almost within it's own length. Still, you like it and that's all that matters.
TBW, I’ve noticed you have re-installed the SM larger screen ready for summer, but rode around winter with the short screen😉 The larger screen certainly adds more wind noise through your helmet microphone. Never noticed this before. And, my dear chap, the road ahead of your beautiful landscape is again being distorted with the screen. No issue now as I’m looking east & west.😎
Brilliant video as usual and fantastic scenery and a beautiful bike which I think I am going to look into getting the same as yours I’ve spent normally Ktm money and now thinking I could of bought 2 RE for that kind of money how stupid I was I love the look exactly as yours is so I think on next plate change I’ll get one identical as yours with all the parts on i wish you well take care ride safe 👋
Good morning sir. Lovely ride through one of my favourite Dales. I bumped into you at Patley Bridge a couple of years or so back. Still haven’t managed to get to Howstean Gorge cafe yet; defo need to that soon. Cheers Dave, ride safe.
Good on you mate! I have a Super Meteor and I love it to pieces 😍 I can highly recommend the YSS rear shocks. Also another UA-camr by the name of Teacher T Thailand has fitted the Hagon shocks to his Super Meteor and he is very happy with them. You can't go wrong with either I reckon 😃
Thanks for more beautiful scenes, Dave. I think we need a V7 vs. Super Meteor video! Where do land on that difficult choice? Is the SM a better value than the Guzzi?
I class at least 6 years ownership riding in all weather all year round the minimum time for a long term review . Having stated that ,in your case as any bike you own for more than a few months is likely to be traded in or flogged on , a review after about 3 months is long term .👍
I've now seen the hard bags video and seen Teachers videos on his seat modifications and Hagon shocks review. I'd suggest the RE could an ipdate to their Super Meteor Touring edition
Loving the videos and just subscribed! Really really informative! Im thinking of getting this as my first bike, do you recommend that as a first time rider? Also what has the body been like with all the weather (is it rusting in some parts?)
Would you still like the bike if yude kept it as standard? For many owners I would think that the original purchase price of the bike would be a considerable outlay of money enough to expect a good enough product.
Good morning Dave. Considering an additional bike for longer distances we've decided on a Super Meteor 650. I noticed you'd fitted the Tec handlebar risers to yours - were the cables long enough?
@@thebingleywheeler Allright good to know. Going to go take a look at one tomorrow and do a little test ride :) If all goes well i'll be the lucky owner of one soon.
@felixVanDiemen I been to service point and they told it will be like till u finish ur 1st service...what I could I do to avoid jerk in 1st and 2nd gear...service manager tried to clutch adjustment..but still not able to avoid that jerk
Call me am old cynic Dave, but knowing you as I do. I suspect you are due for a change of machine by now. 12 months for you is a long time so I reckon you could be getting the itch for a change. So then which will be on the move and what will replace it 🏍🏍🏍🤐😁😁
@@rodneygunn788 2002? Your 350 is it a pre unit? In 20+ years only 60,000 miles? I thought you had a newer one. I think the older ones are better than the new ones.
Had mine over a year, 4500 miles. 1st big service last month. No issues at all, ridden in all sorts of conditions too so through floods, ice and snow. Absolutely solid. A cool thing I noticed is the switches look like the fire select/ safety on a gun 😊 very cool wee bit of design that.
Am subscribed purely for the scenic roads you are lucky enough to have access to, no matter what bike you are on. Thanks for my regular “fix”. Keep them coming. John CB500f.
Hi . I live around the corner from him and have 3 bikes. It's a great area for riding but winter is a different story lol
Cheers John and will do 😎👍🏻
Many years ago My wife and l would stay..(house sit).. in my sister-in- law's house in Dronfield...she would holiday in Majorca...We would spent our time meandering about the Yorkshire countryside..In our Volvo....A far cry from the congestion of living near London.. Today Pateley Bridge. l can honestly say if it were not for deciding to migrate to España...where you live would have been be my first choice. Although I'm bound to say l could no longer 'hack' the weather...Thanks for the memories Dave...
Was at Appleyards last week for a service. The lovely people there let me borrow their Shotgun 650 for the day. Really like the bike, never ridden a royal enfield so was concerned about the power and weight but found it very enjoyable. Sadly for me as I have spinal damage found the bars too low and after 20 mile ride home was in pain.
Still love the bike but would have to get bar risers if I end up getting one.
Fantastic video and very informative as always
Cheers Paul yes the shotgun made my shoulders ache too
Magnificent countryside and scenery mr bingley
I’ve done over 5,500 miles on mine now. It’s a great bike and I’m enjoying it. I ordered the OEM panniers back in February and they still haven’t arrived yet and I’m told that they won’t be here until June. Today I have cancelled my order and have now ordered the Givi ones (WL900) like yours. I’ve fitted a gold DiD chain and a 16T gearbox sprocket, which gives the bike a more relaxed engine speed in the nationals. Keep the good videos coming.
Hey up TBW, great videos lately, just catching up, had a great run the other day through the trough of bowland then onto Ingleton ribblehead and Hawes, ( great fish n chips ) back through Dent, Sedburgh, Kirby Longsdale, Ingleton, Settle, and home to east lancs. Absolutely glorious.....😊
Thanks for this & all the videos you produce Dave. Perfect mix & balance of content on your channel for me. Take care & keep up the good work- very much appreciated 👍
Morning TBW, lovely vistas and the SM650 sounds great with the TEC parts exhausts on👍🏻carry on that man Caio for now tat ta 👍🏻
Good Morning Dave , A very good review of your SM 650 plus the stunning location of your ride out , so as always take care & ride safe , looking forward to your next video
Cheers Steve
Think I met the very same Tony at Pateley Bridge on his classic 350. Said he’d only had it short time but had already added 500 miles to it..! 👍
Yes that’s him he loves it and it’s mint
That was a very nice ride out, Dave; lots of lovely scenery for us to enjoy. I like the look of the Super Meteor, but the one time I sat on one, my ancient hips were not at all happy with it. The other thing I'd struggle with now is the weight and length, as my backyard is very tight, there's a bit of a slope and I have to turn the bike around almost within it's own length. Still, you like it and that's all that matters.
I'm sure you know but "Teacher T" channel has replaced the shocks with Hagon and says it has transformed the bike.
TBW, I’ve noticed you have re-installed the SM larger screen ready for summer, but rode around winter with the short screen😉
The larger screen certainly adds more wind noise through your helmet microphone.
Never noticed this before. And, my dear chap, the road ahead of your beautiful landscape is again being distorted with the screen. No issue now as I’m looking east & west.😎
Brilliant video as usual and fantastic scenery and a beautiful bike which I think I am going to look into getting the same as yours I’ve spent normally Ktm money and now thinking I could of bought 2 RE for that kind of money how stupid I was I love the look exactly as yours is so I think on next plate change I’ll get one identical as yours with all the parts on i wish you well take care ride safe 👋
Good morning sir.
Lovely ride through one of my favourite Dales.
I bumped into you at Patley Bridge a couple of years or so back.
Still haven’t managed to get to Howstean Gorge cafe yet; defo need to that soon.
Cheers Dave, ride safe.
Cheers buddy yes I remember
Good on you mate! I have a Super Meteor and I love it to pieces 😍 I can highly recommend the YSS rear shocks. Also another UA-camr by the name of Teacher T Thailand has fitted the Hagon shocks to his Super Meteor and he is very happy with them. You can't go wrong with either I reckon 😃
Thanks for more beautiful scenes, Dave. I think we need a V7 vs. Super Meteor video! Where do land on that difficult choice? Is the SM a better value than the Guzzi?
I class at least 6 years ownership riding in all weather all year round the minimum time for a long term review . Having stated that ,in your case as any bike you own for more than a few months is likely to be traded in or flogged on , a review after about 3 months is long term .👍
I've now seen the hard bags video and seen Teachers videos on his seat modifications and Hagon shocks review. I'd suggest the RE could an ipdate to their Super Meteor Touring edition
Love my super meteor 650 solid as a rock comfy ,you can easily work on it and customisable and a brilliant price .👍
Loving the videos and just subscribed! Really really informative! Im thinking of getting this as my first bike, do you recommend that as a first time rider? Also what has the body been like with all the weather (is it rusting in some parts?)
Hi John many thanks for subscribing…..yes definitely recommend as a first bike and no, definitely no signs of any wear or corrosion 😎👍🏻
3 months in and I’m loving mine. Can’t figure out how the Tripoer App will Record Trip. It’s there in the app but it’s doing nowt.
Would you still like the bike if yude kept it as standard? For many owners I would think that the original purchase price of the bike would be a considerable outlay of money enough to expect a good enough product.
Are we witnessing the start of Hull's Angels? (I know you're in Leeds, but that's not as punny).
Good morning Dave. Considering an additional bike for longer distances we've decided on a Super Meteor 650. I noticed you'd fitted the Tec handlebar risers to yours - were the cables long enough?
Yes buddy cables long enough 👍🏻
Can't understand why the fly screen for winter and the taller screen for spring. Seems like it should be the opposite.
Because of filming as stated in the video 👍🏻
Im considering buying a meteor 650 in celestial blue. How easy is it to remove the windshield for hot days?
Very easy just with Allen keys
@@thebingleywheeler Allright good to know. Going to go take a look at one tomorrow and do a little test ride :) If all goes well i'll be the lucky owner of one soon.
I’m sure you’ll love it 😎
I just got my super meteor a couple of days back... Is anyone facing a jerk while u put 1st gear ?
Not me, perfectly smooth. I wonder if you need to adjust your clutch lever?
@@felixVanDiemen ohh okay ... thanks for ur help
@felixVanDiemen I been to service point and they told it will be like till u finish ur 1st service...what I could I do to avoid jerk in 1st and 2nd gear...service manager tried to clutch adjustment..but still not able to avoid that jerk
Call me am old cynic Dave, but knowing you as I do. I suspect you are due for a change of machine by now. 12 months for you is a long time so I reckon you could be getting the itch for a change.
So then which will be on the move and what will replace it 🏍🏍🏍🤐😁😁
Too intuitive for your own good you are pal 😂
@@thebingleywheeler na, too much like you. So if I’m thinking it, so are you 😁😁😁
Might do a long term review sometime on my 2002 350 bullit only 60000 but nice review on meteor
Have you had to do anything to the motor?
@@frankmarkovcijr5459 only lapping valves
Head off few times 1 new primary chain
@@rodneygunn788 Did you do valves? Did you have to replace the pistons ? The primary chain in my Sportster is 25 years old.
@@rodneygunn788 2002? Your 350 is it a pre unit? In 20+ years only 60,000 miles? I thought you had a newer one. I think the older ones are better than the new ones.
I won't ever want one of these, because of...reasons!