First impression after only one short ride on the touring seat last fall: I like the fact that the small bolster built into the back of the seat forms a nice pocket for your arse to sit into, while adding a small bit of support to the lumbar area of the back. The wide dish of the seat, same as on the OEM seat, is what gives you comfort for longer rides due to the better support for more of your arse, unlike the horrible wooden and narrow plank that RE fits to their 650 models. The added bling of the RE logo on the seat is a nice touch too. I'm 5' 9" and the touring seat seems better than the OEM for sure.
Hi MP, yes, it’s definitely a worthwhile upgrade although for the first two or three rides it feels extremely firm. But once it’s broken in, the support compared to the squishier standard seat brings comfort advantages on longer rides. And as you say, the embroidered logo makes this budget bike look a lot more premium. Thanks for watching and giving us your input MP 👍 Cheers 🥃 ER.
Muy bien ! Me encanta que podia ayudarte en tu decisión. Si haces mas viajes cortos que largos, cómo normalmente solamente vueltas de un medio día al finde, por ejemplo, probablemente el asiento de la fábrica va a estar mas cómodo 👍 Y claro, pierdes un poco de la anchura y de la longitud con el asiento touring ! Gracias por ver mi vídeo y por dejar un comentario 🙏 Saludos 👍 ER
I have both seats and tested them out over 800km of riding. The standard seat is softer, the touring seat required some time to break in, but is my preferred option. I'm 177cm, (5'10.5") tall and weight 66kg in my riding gear. Both seats allow you to move around and change position. I ride with my bony bum hard up against the back of the seat. When I'm having fun fanging through the twisties, I move forward to better control the bike. Either seat is good, I like the look of the touring seat so it stays on the bike. Cheers, from sunny Australia. 👍🏍
I think I will probably end up feeling the same way but am eager to try the standard seat for a prolonged period nonetheless. One thing that is clear is that tall folks might not get on with the touring seat, which is something I never considered before but based on my “science” seems to be a genuine issue ! Thanks for supporting the channel and commenting OW. I will run the standard seat for a while and make a follow up video with my real world experience and final verdict. Take care, ride safely and come back soon. Cheers ! 👍
I too move about a lot (standard seat) and also find my tail bones pressed on the rear lip of the seat, which is not so comfortable after a time, so slide forward but that can be too far forward and so it goes on. However... It looks to me like the just released Classic 350 is essentially a re-dressed Meteor so it may be possible to fit the flatter seats from that model, which I would like to try. Might be a taller seat height, yes, but otherwise not so locked into a fixed space. I am not tall either, just bony in the wrong place perhaps.
@@REW2726 Hi Ron, thanks for contributing. Yes, that might be an option but I am worried that the Bullet seat might mount completely differently. If not, you might be onto something ! Let us know if you come up with a workable option, I’m sure there will be plenty of interest on here. Thanks again Ron, I appreciate your input.👍 Take care, ride safely and come back soon. Cheers !
Exactly. Maybe not as soft as the standard seat for short rides but the added support makes it way better after an hour or two. My findings exactly. Cheers Jadonx 👍 ER
I'm in the same boat as Charlie Cole, I ordered mine last Tuesday and as luck would have it he had already ordered one in my colour choice for stock a month ago, So I got bumped up the waiting list....he told me today that mine is in the UK and I will hopefully get it in 2 to 3 weeks....WOOO HOOO
Great news ! Charlie’s bike is keeping yours good company. Delighted for both of you ! Not long now guys 👍 Love sharing your Meteor journeys with you, so keep me updated ! Cheers !
Blimey Charlie, you are quick off the mark once again ! There is more science in this video I'm afraid 😉 Thanks for your awesome support, I really appreciate it. I will be filming for a new video tomorrow ( if all goes according to plan ), so expect another longer video with some lovely roads sometime next week. Take care Charlie and thanks again 👍🏻 Cheers !
@@economicalrides Look forwarded to it. Got my notifications on for when you post hence why I’m so quick. Little update; my meteor has arrived in UK - shouldn’t be long at all😄
Your next video should be to modify your bike to have oil cooling, just like the Interceptor. Fit the cooler to the bike with use of the existing oem oil drain and filter fittings. Take care of your back, do not work too hard. Perhaps you can persuade Hitchcock Motors to help you!
Hi John, glad to have been of assistance ! I actually feel the same way, I'd prefer my feet to be a bit more ahead of my knees to be honest. I'd like to be able to stretch my legs a bit straighter. I'm currently testing the standard seat on my bike and although in theory I can sit 6cm further back, it is not enough to make any real difference to the angle in my legs. But in your case, the touring seat will in all likelihood make matters slightly worse, it forces you to sit slightly further forward so probably not an option for you, if you are struggling already. Thanks for watching and commenting. Stay safe John. Cheers. ER.
Very useful comparison thanks. I suppose the flip side of the coin is that some of the pressure maybe taken off your arms and shoulders if you are sat slightly more forward (particularly if you suffer with Neck/Shoulder pain). I have longish legs - 32" inseam but suffer with an arthritic spine and neck and shoulder pain. Be interesting to hear if the touring seat gives you more of an upright stance and more support in the lower back region?👍🙂
Hi Jonathan, yes the touring seat definitely puts you in a more upright stance, I find myself sitting right up against the “backrest” part and it feels like my feet are only very slightly ahead of my knees. The seat doesn’t really give your back any support as such but it is nice having the raised rear section to push back up against whilst riding. With regard to your shoulders, with the touring seat you will be up to 6cm nearer to the handlebars, which should be helpful. Just sit at the very rear of the standard seat and scootch forwards 6cm and that will be exactly where the touring seat will have you sitting. I’m glad you discovered my channel and found the video useful. I will be fitting the standard seat soon and spending some time with it and will do a further video with a real world comparison soon. If you have any further questions I’ll be happy to answer them. Thanks again for supporting the channel Jonathan. Take care, ride safe and come back soon ! Cheers ! 👍
Hi Stephan, my first impression is that there is no significant difference. The only discernible difference is that I can sit slightly further back on the standard seat. Seat height difference is non-existent to negligible I would say. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching and commenting Stephan. The seat comparison video is coming but the weather is stopping me from taking a longer ride with the standard seat and I need to do that before making my conclusions. Take care and stay safe Stephan. Cheers 👍 ER.
Thank you very much for the quick answer. I want to buy the Meteor Supernova in brown in the spring. But first I want to get rid of my Mash 400 Scrambler. I have definitely subscribed to your channel, very interesting and informative. Greetings Stephan
@@stephanl.4857 Gern geschehen Stephan. Och, ich mag die Mash auch aber die Meteor ist natürlich ein Tick mehr Mainstream, das stimmt. Ich denke dass der Umstieg auf die Meteor Dir gefallen wird, ist sicherlich eine gute Wahl. Wichtig ist nur, falls Du lange Beine hast, eventuell würde Dir der Standardsitz etwas mehr Spielraum geben. Wie erwähnt, die “Rückenlehne” des Touringsitzes raubt einem 6 cm Platz nach hinten. Ein Vergleichsvideo der beiden Sitze kommt bald. Ich denke aber bereits dass der Touringsitz erst ab ein paar Stunden bequemer sein wird als der Standardsitz. Der Standardsitz gibt auch Leuten mit längeren Beinen 6cm mehr Platz und ist eigentlich für sich schon recht bequem. Ich habe den Touringsitz hauptsächlich wegen der Optik gekauft und da ich relativ kurze Beine habe, habe ich keine Nachteile dadurch. Stay tuned for my comparison video and thanks for supporting my channel. If you have any questions regarding the spec of your new Meteor. post them here and I will give you my honest opinion. Stay safe and thank YOU for watching and commenting. Cheers Stephan. ER.
@@economicalrides An answer in German, fantastic... I translate everything with DeepL translator because my English is not good. I'm not that tall either (173cm) and my inside leg length is 80cm. With the original seat, that was fine on the test ride but also the maximum distance from the seat to the footpegs. Due to my age, I have problems with my hips, so if you sit lower on the touring seat than on the original seat, I can't use it, then I get pain. I'll keep at it, greetings Stephan
@@stephanl.4857 Ich habe fast vierzehn Jahre in Deutschland gelebt, von daher spreche ich gern Deutsch, habe auch täglich mit Kunden in Deutschland zu tun. Dein Englisch war aber perfekt, der Übersetzer hat hervorragende Dienste geleistet ! Ich kann mir kaum vorstellen dass die Höhe des Touringsitzes ein Problem wird, lediglich die Tatsache dass man damit nicht mehr so weit nach hinten sitzen können wird, könnte für manche ein Problem werden. Der Touringsitz ist auch in den ersten Tagen recht hart, das ist normal. Am dritten Tag merkt man die Härte plötzlich nicht mehr und man kann drei Stunden pausenlos fahren ohne Schmerzen im Hintern zu haben. Der Touringsitz sollte für dich ok sein. Solange du den Standardsitz auch noch hast, falls der Touringsitz Probleme machen sollte, sind die Sitze schnell getauscht und Du wirst sicherlich den Touringsitz nachher gut verkauft kriegen. Also, sollte man alles nicht zu eng sehen. Prinzipiell glaube ich dass der Touringsitz für dich ok sein sollte 👍 Bei weiteren Fragen einfach melden. Viel Glück Stephan, Du wirst dein Meteor sicher auch lieben ! Cheers 👍 ER.
Well done Mr Economical, at last the fact is out there, hope it saves a lot folk wasting hard earned rupees, like me! p.s, see on Indian launch vids for said bike, price starts @ £2,200 equiv! Time some trader got out to Chennai with a container etc etc!
Yes H, gutted for you, that was bad luck. It never occurred to me that the Touring seat gave you less room to move about but after hearing about your experience I decided to do a video about it. Six centimetres is a fair amount of seat to lose, so could definitely be an issue for many others. I hope you manage to find a buyer for your touring seat, sorry it didn’t suit you but at least it gave me the inspiration for this video, which will hopefully help others 👍 Take care H and thanks for supporting the channel as always. Cheers !
@@hmthomgmail Brilliant if I helped you Harold !!! Like I said in the video, if you sit at the rear edge of a standard seat and then scootch 6cm further forwards, you’ll be able to simulate sitting right at the back of the Touring seat 👍 Take care and come back soon ! Cheers !
@@economicalrides Hi, I have just ordered the touring seat do you know if the seat height is lower than the standard seat as that will also make a difference in posture as well as the length 😀
@@snaketree11 Hi Snaketree. Well I haven't fitted the standard seat just yet, although I am just about to, in order to be able to do a comparison video. Eyeballing it, I'd say that any difference in seat height is negligible. I really don't think you'll notice any difference. I will get back to you again if I try it and discover that there is indeed a noticeable difference 😇 There is a new video incoming on Wednesday where I actually mention my plans for the seat comparison video ! So good timing there Snaketree 👍🏻 Take care, stay safe and I promise to get back to you if I have any further information for you. Cheers.
Good to know. When I owned a '92 Bullet I moved the single seat backwards by about 3 inches by using some angle iron at the back and a block of wood at the front 😁 I did this as I am 6'4'' tall... the bike did get through 3 MOT's with me although I did have to convince 1 tester that the seat was secure.😎 Do you think that the Enfield accessory springs for the seat would move it back? Or are they purely for show? I like the look of the new 350 Classic but do wonder why they did not just put the larger Meteor tank on it. If I am ever at my nearest dealer (250 miles away) it may be obvious why this would not have worked. Enjoy your bike, Best wishes.
Hi C, sorry for the delayed reply, was trying to find the springs you are talking about and couldn't. Judging by the way the Meteor seat is mounted I think it's unlikely that it can be moved further rearwards, certainly not without removing the pillion seat and that leaves you with some horrible bracketry exposed. If you want to optimise your seating options then I would suggest you start with the standard seat. I suspect you might even find that a bit cramped, in which case the touring seat will make things worse. If you want to combine the touring seat with a further back seating position I think you are going to have to get creative once again ( DIY brackets and blocks of wood 😉 ). I think the Bullet 350 will have the same lack of seating options since chassis-wise it is identical. For one as tall as your good self I think a test ride is an absolute must, unfortunately. You need to see whether the bike fits you or can somehow be made to fit. I hope this helps and I hope you can get a test ride soon. Thanks for watching and commenting, I appreciate your support for my channel. Take care and good luck. Cheers !
Hi, Please advice on proper sitting position on meteor, to sit on the curved surface or in the middle, to sit straight or lean forward especially in faster speed, to grip tank with legs or not. All this to prevent neck and back pain . I'm 5 foot 8 inches Thanks.
Hi Rohan, well you are about the same height as me, so that's a good start. I sit at the very rear of the flat part of the touring seat with my spine just about touching the raised part. That works for me but on longer rides I do move forwards and backwards again a few times, just to keep the blood flowing. Ultimately it depends on your own anatomy, where you should sit. Just find the spot where you are most comfortable, there is no one position which will work for everybody. On the Meteor I tend not to grip the tank with my knees, my knees rest lightly on the tank. Gripping the tank with your knees is really something for sportier riding, I find no need to do it when out relaxing with my Meteor. I find myself gripping the tank more when I am out on the Classic because I tend to ride that a bit harder 🤗 Just move about and find out what works for you. Even if we are the same height, our arms and legs will be different lengths. Good luck finding your ideal riding position Rohan ! Cheers ER.
@@economicalrides thank you for the reply. Just saw it now.. getting closer to that sweet spot.i have the stock seat . I feel sitting way too back gets me right above the suspension so it's not good so today I didn't sit all the way back so my back was free from any pain but then my neck was little bit aching.. sitting all the way forward my shoulders and neck are not supported as opposed to the middle.. so sweet spot is somewhere in the middle because after I hit that the neck pain was gone lol so I'll figure it out thanks.
@@Rjmjojo Well done Rohan, I‘m sure it’s different for everybody but I‘m glad to hear that you are getting close to the sweet spot for you ! Thanks for getting back to me ! Cheers Rohan 👍 ER
Hey there, Is the OE seat considered the “low rider” seat I keep reading about, or is it a seat that’s even lower than the OE seat? Much appreciated if you know.
Hello Elizabeth, I have never seen a low ride seat in person but from what I gather it is 11 mm lower than the OEM seat. Presumably, since they are using the same filling and mesh as the touring seat, they are able to shave off 11 mm of height by using less but more dense foam to fill it. So the low ride seat should reduce the OEM seat height by just over a centimetre. You could only lower the seat height by using less foam really because the seat itself already sits on top of the frame rails, it can't be mounted any lower. So go for the low ride seat if you think 11mm is a worthwhile difference. Because it uses the denser foam and 3D mesh. like the touring seat, it will probably be more comfortable than the standard seat on longer rides too. I hope this helps. I have never tried one but this is the information I was able to find on the internet. Good luck choosing Elizabeth ! The Meteor still makes me smile like no other bike after nearly two years of ownership 🥰 Cheers, ER.
@@elizabethmaya4905 Hello Elizabeth, no trouble at all, I'm happy to help. One great thing about the Meteor seats is that they are very narrow at the front. So even though you may ride sat further back on the seat, if you scoot forward to where the seat is at its narrowest, you can get a bit more foot on the ground if you need to move the bike about without using the engine. I have a 30" inside leg and can get about two thirds of both feet on the ground when sat in my normal riding position. Good luck ! After getting on for two years of ownership, I still love my Meteor, it always puts a smile on my face, it's just such fun to ride ! Cheers Elizabeth, ER
Is this touring seat is really worth for good comfortness.Because in stock seat Im facing back pain after a long trip.So can I go for touring seat for long travel purpose.
Hi there, yes, I would say that yours is the only case where the touring seat makes sense. The standard seat is actually softer than the touring seat, but because it lacks support, it can become uncomfortable on longer rides. The touring seat is really quite hard when you first sit on it. But that is good, because it means that your butt is being SUPPORTED and that should reduce pressure points and discomfort on longer rides. My recommendation is always : If most of your rides are one hour or less, stick with the standard seat. It is nice and soft and is comfortable for about an hour. If most of your rides are longer than one hour, go for the touring seat. It is not as soft nor as comfortable as the standard seat for the first hour but it is a lot more comfortable than the standard seat once you ride beyond one hour. As long as your back pain isn't being caused by the lack of rear suspension on the Meteor ( a bit of a problem for a lot of people ) but is being caused by the seat, then yes, you should definitely try the touring seat because it will offer more support than the standard seat. Cheers buddy, Garry
I wanted to know the same thing for pillion seat of this bike. The width of the stock rear seat is too less. Is there any replacement available for this with little wide seat?
Hi Amit, there is a touring pillion seat as well but it just has the more comfortable padding, the exterior dimensions appear to be the same as the standard one unfortunately. Maybe have a search on eBay for a non OEM pillion seat which is wider. You are probably not the only owner with this problem, so you may find a third party solution out there on the internet. Good luck 🤞 ER
First impression after only one short ride on the touring seat last fall:
I like the fact that the small bolster built into the back of the seat forms a nice pocket for your arse to sit into, while adding a small bit of support to the lumbar area of the back. The wide dish of the seat, same as on the OEM seat, is what gives you comfort for longer rides due to the better support for more of your arse, unlike the horrible wooden and narrow plank that RE fits to their 650 models. The added bling of the RE logo on the seat is a nice touch too. I'm 5' 9" and the touring seat seems better than the OEM for sure.
Hi MP,
yes, it’s definitely a worthwhile upgrade although for the first two or three rides it feels extremely firm. But once it’s broken in, the support compared to the squishier standard seat brings comfort advantages on longer rides. And as you say, the embroidered logo makes this budget bike look a lot more premium.
Thanks for watching and giving us your input MP 👍
Cheers 🥃
ER.
Excellent! I was searching for the diffrents beetween both seats. I think the standard seat is better for me.
Muy bien !
Me encanta que podia ayudarte en tu decisión.
Si haces mas viajes cortos que largos, cómo normalmente solamente vueltas de un medio día al finde, por ejemplo, probablemente el asiento de la fábrica va a estar mas cómodo 👍
Y claro, pierdes un poco de la anchura y de la longitud con el asiento touring !
Gracias por ver mi vídeo y por dejar un comentario 🙏
Saludos 👍
ER
I have both seats and tested them out over 800km of riding. The standard seat is softer, the touring seat required some time to break in, but is my preferred option. I'm 177cm, (5'10.5") tall and weight 66kg in my riding gear. Both seats allow you to move around and change position.
I ride with my bony bum hard up against the back of the seat. When I'm having fun fanging through the twisties, I move forward to better control the bike. Either seat is good, I like the look of the touring seat so it stays on the bike.
Cheers, from sunny Australia. 👍🏍
I think I will probably end up feeling the same way but am eager to try the standard seat for a prolonged period nonetheless.
One thing that is clear is that tall folks might not get on with the touring seat, which is something I never considered before but based on my “science” seems to be a genuine issue !
Thanks for supporting the channel and commenting OW. I will run the standard seat for a while and make a follow up video with my real world experience and final verdict.
Take care, ride safely and come back soon. Cheers ! 👍
I too move about a lot (standard seat) and also find my tail bones pressed on the rear lip of the seat, which is not so comfortable after a time, so slide forward but that can be too far forward and so it goes on. However...
It looks to me like the just released Classic 350 is essentially a re-dressed Meteor so it may be possible to fit the flatter seats from that model, which I would like to try. Might be a taller seat height, yes, but otherwise not so locked into a fixed space. I am not tall either, just bony in the wrong place perhaps.
@@REW2726 Hi Ron, thanks for contributing.
Yes, that might be an option but I am worried that the Bullet seat might mount completely differently. If not, you might be onto something !
Let us know if you come up with a workable option, I’m sure there will be plenty of interest on here.
Thanks again Ron, I appreciate your input.👍
Take care, ride safely and come back soon. Cheers !
Fitted the Touring seat and more comfortable - for me than the standard seat for going more distance than the corner shop. 5'11" 12.5 stone.
Exactly.
Maybe not as soft as the standard seat for short rides but the added support makes it way better after an hour or two. My findings exactly.
Cheers Jadonx 👍
ER
I'm in the same boat as Charlie Cole, I ordered mine last Tuesday and as luck would have it he had already ordered one in my colour choice for stock a month ago, So I got bumped up the waiting list....he told me today that mine is in the UK and I will hopefully get it in 2 to 3 weeks....WOOO HOOO
Great news ! Charlie’s bike is keeping yours good company. Delighted for both of you ! Not long now guys 👍
Love sharing your Meteor journeys with you, so keep me updated !
Cheers !
Been waiting for you to come back 👍🏽
Blimey Charlie, you are quick off the mark once again ! There is more science in this video I'm afraid 😉
Thanks for your awesome support, I really appreciate it. I will be filming for a new video tomorrow ( if all goes according to plan ), so expect another longer video with some lovely roads sometime next week.
Take care Charlie and thanks again 👍🏻 Cheers !
@@economicalrides Look forwarded to it. Got my notifications on for when you post hence why I’m so quick. Little update; my meteor has arrived in UK - shouldn’t be long at all😄
@@charliecole5991 Hope you have better experience than myself, manana manana rules in UK now!
Your next video should be to modify your bike to have oil cooling, just like the Interceptor. Fit the cooler to the bike with use of the existing oem oil drain and filter fittings. Take care of your back, do not work too hard. Perhaps you can persuade Hitchcock Motors to help you!
@@hmthomgmail Don't understand, motor is air/oil cooled, please enlighten?
Thank you for this , I am not tall 5,9 but find that the standard seat pushes me a bit father forward than I would really like
Hi John, glad to have been of assistance !
I actually feel the same way, I'd prefer my feet to be a bit more ahead of my knees to be honest. I'd like to be able to stretch my legs a bit straighter.
I'm currently testing the standard seat on my bike and although in theory I can sit 6cm further back, it is not enough to make any real difference to the angle in my legs.
But in your case, the touring seat will in all likelihood make matters slightly worse, it forces you to sit slightly further forward so probably not an option for you, if you are struggling already.
Thanks for watching and commenting.
Stay safe John.
Cheers. ER.
Very useful comparison thanks. I suppose the flip side of the coin is that some of the pressure maybe taken off your arms and shoulders if you are sat slightly more forward (particularly if you suffer with Neck/Shoulder pain). I have longish legs - 32" inseam but suffer with an arthritic spine and neck and shoulder pain. Be interesting to hear if the touring seat gives you more of an upright stance and more support in the lower back region?👍🙂
Hi Jonathan, yes the touring seat definitely puts you in a more upright stance, I find myself sitting right up against the “backrest” part and it feels like my feet are only very slightly ahead of my knees. The seat doesn’t really give your back any support as such but it is nice having the raised rear section to push back up against whilst riding. With regard to your shoulders, with the touring seat you will be up to 6cm nearer to the handlebars, which should be helpful. Just sit at the very rear of the standard seat and scootch forwards 6cm and that will be exactly where the touring seat will have you sitting.
I’m glad you discovered my channel and found the video useful.
I will be fitting the standard seat soon and spending some time with it and will do a further video with a real world comparison soon.
If you have any further questions I’ll be happy to answer them.
Thanks again for supporting the channel Jonathan.
Take care, ride safe and come back soon ! Cheers ! 👍
I would be interested to know if the seat height changes with the touring seat or if the seat height remains the same.
Greetings from Germany
Hi Stephan,
my first impression is that there is no significant difference. The only discernible difference is that I can sit slightly further back on the standard seat. Seat height difference is non-existent to negligible I would say. Hope this helps.
Thanks for watching and commenting Stephan. The seat comparison video is coming but the weather is stopping me from taking a longer ride with the standard seat and I need to do that before making my conclusions.
Take care and stay safe Stephan.
Cheers 👍 ER.
Thank you very much for the quick answer.
I want to buy the Meteor Supernova in brown in the spring.
But first I want to get rid of my Mash 400 Scrambler.
I have definitely subscribed to your channel, very interesting and informative.
Greetings Stephan
@@stephanl.4857 Gern geschehen Stephan. Och, ich mag die Mash auch aber die Meteor ist natürlich ein Tick mehr Mainstream, das stimmt.
Ich denke dass der Umstieg auf die Meteor Dir gefallen wird, ist sicherlich eine gute Wahl.
Wichtig ist nur, falls Du lange Beine hast, eventuell würde Dir der Standardsitz etwas mehr Spielraum geben. Wie erwähnt, die “Rückenlehne” des Touringsitzes raubt einem 6 cm Platz nach hinten. Ein Vergleichsvideo der beiden Sitze kommt bald. Ich denke aber bereits dass der Touringsitz erst ab ein paar Stunden bequemer sein wird als der Standardsitz. Der Standardsitz gibt auch Leuten mit längeren Beinen 6cm mehr Platz und ist eigentlich für sich schon recht bequem. Ich habe den Touringsitz hauptsächlich wegen der Optik gekauft und da ich relativ kurze Beine habe, habe ich keine Nachteile dadurch.
Stay tuned for my comparison video and thanks for supporting my channel. If you have any questions regarding the spec of your new Meteor. post them here and I will give you my honest opinion.
Stay safe and thank YOU for watching and commenting.
Cheers Stephan. ER.
@@economicalrides An answer in German, fantastic...
I translate everything with DeepL translator because my English is not good.
I'm not that tall either (173cm) and my inside leg length is 80cm.
With the original seat, that was fine on the test ride but also the maximum distance from the seat to the footpegs.
Due to my age, I have problems with my hips, so if you sit lower on the touring seat than on the original seat, I can't use it, then I get pain.
I'll keep at it, greetings Stephan
@@stephanl.4857 Ich habe fast vierzehn Jahre in Deutschland gelebt, von daher spreche ich gern Deutsch, habe auch täglich mit Kunden in Deutschland zu tun.
Dein Englisch war aber perfekt, der Übersetzer hat hervorragende Dienste geleistet !
Ich kann mir kaum vorstellen dass die Höhe des Touringsitzes ein Problem wird, lediglich die Tatsache dass man damit nicht mehr so weit nach hinten sitzen können wird, könnte für manche ein Problem werden.
Der Touringsitz ist auch in den ersten Tagen recht hart, das ist normal. Am dritten Tag merkt man die Härte plötzlich nicht mehr und man kann drei Stunden pausenlos fahren ohne Schmerzen im Hintern zu haben.
Der Touringsitz sollte für dich ok sein. Solange du den Standardsitz auch noch hast, falls der Touringsitz Probleme machen sollte, sind die Sitze schnell getauscht und Du wirst sicherlich den Touringsitz nachher gut verkauft kriegen.
Also, sollte man alles nicht zu eng sehen. Prinzipiell glaube ich dass der Touringsitz für dich ok sein sollte 👍
Bei weiteren Fragen einfach melden.
Viel Glück Stephan, Du wirst dein Meteor sicher auch lieben !
Cheers 👍 ER.
Very good comparison. :) Nicely done. Thumb up here.
Thanks RRR 👍👍👍🙏
Well done Mr Economical, at last the fact is out there, hope it saves a lot folk wasting hard earned rupees, like me! p.s, see on Indian launch vids for said bike, price starts @ £2,200 equiv! Time some trader got out to Chennai with a container etc etc!
With 32 inch legs an 6' 1", I had a need for this video to answer my seat choice. Thank you!
Yes H, gutted for you, that was bad luck. It never occurred to me that the Touring seat gave you less room to move about but after hearing about your experience I decided to do a video about it. Six centimetres is a fair amount of seat to lose, so could definitely be an issue for many others. I hope you manage to find a buyer for your touring seat, sorry it didn’t suit you but at least it gave me the inspiration for this video, which will hopefully help others 👍
Take care H and thanks for supporting the channel as always. Cheers !
@@hmthomgmail Brilliant if I helped you Harold !!! Like I said in the video, if you sit at the rear edge of a standard seat and then scootch 6cm further forwards, you’ll be able to simulate sitting right at the back of the Touring seat 👍
Take care and come back soon ! Cheers !
@@economicalrides Hi, I have just ordered the touring seat do you know if the seat height is lower than the standard seat as that will also make a difference in posture as well as the length 😀
@@snaketree11 Hi Snaketree. Well I haven't fitted the standard seat just yet, although I am just about to, in order to be able to do a comparison video. Eyeballing it, I'd say that any difference in seat height is negligible. I really don't think you'll notice any difference. I will get back to you again if I try it and discover that there is indeed a noticeable difference 😇
There is a new video incoming on Wednesday where I actually mention my plans for the seat comparison video ! So good timing there Snaketree 👍🏻
Take care, stay safe and I promise to get back to you if I have any further information for you. Cheers.
Good to know. When I owned a '92 Bullet I moved the single seat backwards by about 3 inches by using some angle iron at the back and a block of wood at the front 😁
I did this as I am 6'4'' tall... the bike did get through 3 MOT's with me although I did have to convince 1 tester that the seat was secure.😎
Do you think that the Enfield accessory springs for the seat would move it back? Or are they purely for show?
I like the look of the new 350 Classic but do wonder why they did not just put the larger Meteor tank on it. If I am ever at my nearest dealer (250 miles away) it may be obvious why this would not have worked.
Enjoy your bike, Best wishes.
Hi C, sorry for the delayed reply, was trying to find the springs you are talking about and couldn't. Judging by the way the Meteor seat is mounted I think it's unlikely that it can be moved further rearwards, certainly not without removing the pillion seat and that leaves you with some horrible bracketry exposed.
If you want to optimise your seating options then I would suggest you start with the standard seat. I suspect you might even find that a bit cramped, in which case the touring seat will make things worse. If you want to combine the touring seat with a further back seating position I think you are going to have to get creative once again ( DIY brackets and blocks of wood 😉 ).
I think the Bullet 350 will have the same lack of seating options since chassis-wise it is identical.
For one as tall as your good self I think a test ride is an absolute must, unfortunately. You need to see whether the bike fits you or can somehow be made to fit.
I hope this helps and I hope you can get a test ride soon.
Thanks for watching and commenting, I appreciate your support for my channel.
Take care and good luck. Cheers !
Hi, Please advice on proper sitting position on meteor, to sit on the curved surface or in the middle, to sit straight or lean forward especially in faster speed, to grip tank with legs or not. All this to prevent neck and back pain . I'm 5 foot 8 inches
Thanks.
Hi Rohan,
well you are about the same height as me, so that's a good start. I sit at the very rear of the flat part of the touring seat with my spine just about touching the raised part. That works for me but on longer rides I do move forwards and backwards again a few times, just to keep the blood flowing.
Ultimately it depends on your own anatomy, where you should sit. Just find the spot where you are most comfortable, there is no one position which will work for everybody. On the Meteor I tend not to grip the tank with my knees, my knees rest lightly on the tank. Gripping the tank with your knees is really something for sportier riding, I find no need to do it when out relaxing with my Meteor. I find myself gripping the tank more when I am out on the Classic because I tend to ride that a bit harder 🤗
Just move about and find out what works for you. Even if we are the same height, our arms and legs will be different lengths.
Good luck finding your ideal riding position Rohan !
Cheers
ER.
@@economicalrides thank you for the reply. Just saw it now.. getting closer to that sweet spot.i have the stock seat .
I feel sitting way too back gets me right above the suspension so it's not good so today I didn't sit all the way back so my back was free from any pain but then my neck was little bit aching.. sitting all the way forward my shoulders and neck are not supported as opposed to the middle.. so sweet spot is somewhere in the middle because after I hit that the neck pain was gone lol so I'll figure it out thanks.
@@Rjmjojo Well done Rohan,
I‘m sure it’s different for everybody but I‘m glad to hear that you are getting close to the sweet spot for you ! Thanks for getting back to me !
Cheers Rohan 👍
ER
Hey there, Is the OE seat considered the “low rider” seat I keep reading about, or is it a seat that’s even lower than the OE seat? Much appreciated if you know.
Hello Elizabeth,
I have never seen a low ride seat in person but from what I gather it is 11 mm lower than the OEM seat. Presumably, since they are using the same filling and mesh as the touring seat, they are able to shave off 11 mm of height by using less but more dense foam to fill it.
So the low ride seat should reduce the OEM seat height by just over a centimetre.
You could only lower the seat height by using less foam really because the seat itself already sits on top of the frame rails, it can't be mounted any lower.
So go for the low ride seat if you think 11mm is a worthwhile difference. Because it uses the denser foam and 3D mesh. like the touring seat, it will probably be more comfortable than the standard seat on longer rides too.
I hope this helps. I have never tried one but this is the information I was able to find on the internet.
Good luck choosing Elizabeth !
The Meteor still makes me smile like no other bike after nearly two years of ownership 🥰
Cheers,
ER.
@@economicalrides Thank you so much for your thorough response! I’ve bought the seat mostly because I’m only 5’1” so anything helps.
@@elizabethmaya4905 Hello Elizabeth,
no trouble at all, I'm happy to help.
One great thing about the Meteor seats is that they are very narrow at the front. So even though you may ride sat further back on the seat, if you scoot forward to where the seat is at its narrowest, you can get a bit more foot on the ground if you need to move the bike about without using the engine. I have a 30" inside leg and can get about two thirds of both feet on the ground when sat in my normal riding position.
Good luck ! After getting on for two years of ownership, I still love my Meteor, it always puts a smile on my face, it's just such fun to ride !
Cheers Elizabeth,
ER
Is this touring seat is really worth for good comfortness.Because in stock seat Im facing back pain after a long trip.So can I go for touring seat for long travel purpose.
Hi there,
yes, I would say that yours is the only case where the touring seat makes sense.
The standard seat is actually softer than the touring seat, but because it lacks support, it can become uncomfortable on longer rides.
The touring seat is really quite hard when you first sit on it. But that is good, because it means that your butt is being SUPPORTED and that should reduce pressure points and discomfort on longer rides.
My recommendation is always :
If most of your rides are one hour or less, stick with the standard seat. It is nice and soft and is comfortable for about an hour.
If most of your rides are longer than one hour, go for the touring seat. It is not as soft nor as comfortable as the standard seat for the first hour but it is a lot more comfortable than the standard seat once you ride beyond one hour.
As long as your back pain isn't being caused by the lack of rear suspension on the Meteor ( a bit of a problem for a lot of people ) but is being caused by the seat, then yes, you should definitely try the touring seat because it will offer more support than the standard seat.
Cheers buddy,
Garry
@@economicalrides Thank you so much for your sudjustion☺
I wanted to know the same thing for pillion seat of this bike. The width of the stock rear seat is too less. Is there any replacement available for this with little wide seat?
Hi Amit,
there is a touring pillion seat as well but it just has the more comfortable padding, the exterior dimensions appear to be the same as the standard one unfortunately.
Maybe have a search on eBay for a non OEM pillion seat which is wider. You are probably not the only owner with this problem, so you may find a third party solution out there on the internet.
Good luck 🤞
ER
@@economicalrides Thank you so much.
@@d-amit You're welcome. Sorry I couldn't help you more but hopefully you'll find something that does the job 🤞
Cheers,
ER.
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