Just watched this again...im after some of these to get the more interesting look more than practical reason...just need to find some now...Thanks again!
They are still stuck after three and a half years and certainly stop my textile trousers from marking the paint. Mine aren’t on exactly parallel but they do a job and look smart 👍
@@exeterrider I think the generous donator bought them off ebay. I think there is a dead link in the video description. As far as I can recall they were bought on ebay 👍
Thanks FTStratLP, yes, I think they do a great job of linking up the yellow of the tank to the matt black of the motor on a yellow Fireball. It’s also reassuring to know that my knees are no longer marking or wearing away at the paint, which may not be the thickest paint ever (?) They gave me peace of mind and also improved Buddy’s aesthetics. They should come like this from the factory IMO, like the Classic 350 does ! Cheers and thanks for watching 👍 ER
Brilliant addition to your bike. In my case I would probably have to put them over part of the "Royal Enfield" badge due to my unfeasibly long legs. If I was fitting them it would take my 3 hours of careful measurement followed by a lifetime of agonising that they were not perfectly symmetrical....
I know. Trust me, fitting them was stressful. I was so careful and somehow still managed to mount them asymmetrically. I think without some sort of factory template it will be incredibly hard to get them 100% right. But it's ok, the bike is for riding not looking at. At least the paint is now protected when I wear those scratchy MC trousers and if I ever get too OCD about it, I can take a hairdryer to them, peel them off and ( allegedly ) use WD-40 to remove the residual glue and could start all over again if I wanted to. But life's too short. I prefer to ride ! Thanks for watching CC. Yes, judging by what you've told me, the Meteor is just too small for you, unfortunately 😥 Cheers, ER.
The tank knee pads look great on your yellow Fireball. Great video about a lovely, easy to ride motorbike that also includes a beautiful four legged friend... What's not to like there!!! Thanks for sharing how these look on the Fireball! :-)
Thanks for your lovely comment Steve. Somehow UA-cam decided to delete your original comment and I was unable to reply. Glad you came back and had another go 👍 Ruby manages to walk into the shot in every video I make outside anyway, so I decided to include her officially this time. Compliments like yours go straight to her head though, she’s already telling me that she’s about to go viral and put Olive and Mabel to shame 😂 Thank you so much for taking the time to comment ( at least twice ), I really appreciate it. It’s great to know that there are people out there who really appreciate and enjoy my content. That’s always what motivates me to continue ! Big changes to the channel coming soon, just in time for the winter when it will be harder to get out and film 🤔 Oh well, the channel should take a big step forward in 2022 at least ! Thanks for watching and commenting. Ruby will be a regular feature in my future non-riding videos because she always gets excited when I fetch the Meteor from the garage. She is a biker pup deep down as well as a bit of a diva 😉 Take care Steve, ride safely and come back soon for more Meteor/Spain/dog themed content 😛 Cheers. ER.
@@economicalrides Ah thank you! :-) That is a brilliant reply, many thanks! I did wonder what happened earlier, I commented twice & both times it vanished! Ah well, I wondered if maybe it was because I put a link in to the Meteor tank stripe at Hitchcocks? Possibly it was, as this time the comment has stayed! Bikes & dogs, 2 things in life that I love (and my wife of course!!) Thanks again for your reply, really nice to read. Take care, safe riding & say "Hi" to Ruby! :-)
@@stevehoward1679 Yep, UA-cam ruthlessly deletes all comments with links unless they are from me. I don’t even get the opportunity to redact and then approve them unfortunately. I just receive a notification of your post and when I go to reply your comment is already gone. It’s so annoying that I even did a short video about it on my channel ! Funnily enough, channel sponsor 😉 RE-Rider asked me today if I’d seen the tank stripe Hitchcock’s sell. Well yes, I discovered it a few weeks ago whilst browsing. I’ve decided not to get one because I think it suits a sportier bike like the Continental better. I think it might “confuse” the Meteor’s cruiser styling somewhat. It does look great on the yellow tank but I’m preferring to keep my Meteor more cruiser than cafe racer. Of course if anybody fits one and sends me the pictures it will appear in Other Bod’s Mods at some point in the future. To be honest I’m exhausted from fitting the tank pads yesterday and the standard seat today ( for a future seat comparison video ), so I’m not up for modding anything else anytime soon 😉 Ruby is deeply flattered and sends you licks 👅🐕 Cheers Steve 👍 ER
Yep, they really give the Fireball a more classic look don’t they ? I really like them and am glad that I can now wear my winter trousers without worrying about damaging the tank ! Thanks for watching and commenting Ro ! Cheers 👍
Thanks. I also squeeze the tank when riding especially at speeds over 80 Km/h. Tank protectors - an outstanding idea. I'll try to find a pair here in Bangkok.
Thanks Kevin, yes, I was apprehensive about fitting them really because I didn't want to spoil the look of the bike but since they were donated to me by a channel subscriber, I decided that I had to risk it. I was really pleased with the end result and they will stop me marking the tank with my knee protectors, so functional as well ! Cheers Kevin, ER.
Thanks ER ! To be honest, if RE-Rider hadn't kindly donated them, I would probably ( knowing me ) never have got around to ordering some, even though I clearly wanted some tank protectors. I'm just a bit lazy when it comes to modifying bikes. I think I did enough mods on my Bullet to last me a lifetime. Now I'm just happy to have something to ride which just works ! Hence why I focus on Other Bods' Mods. I am unlikely to be the mega-modder so I'm happy to showcase other people's mods and bikes on the channel. But RE-Rider's kind donation was enough to make me get on with the job and now I am really glad that I did. A few people on here have already ordered some for themselves after watching this video, so I'm glad to have been of some service. I made an actual USEFUL video. I think I need a lie down ! Thanks for watching and commenting, looking forward to the next live chat ! Cheers. ER ( the second ).
Thanks Mark. I wasn’t sure about sticking stuff to the tank initially but once I saw that probably over time my winter trousers would damage the lacquer or the paint, it seemed like the lesser evil ( plus they should be able to be removed without leaving any trace, if required someday ). Once I held them up against the tank I just thought “Wow, these will actually make the bike look better, as well as being funcional !”. So glad RE-Rider sent them to me and glad that I managed to fir them reasonably competently 😂 Thanks for watching and commenting Mark, take care and come back soon ! Cheers ER.
And she knows it 😂 Thanks BD, I’ll let her know. The ebay link is in the video description if you’re interested in buying the same ones ! Thanks for watching ! Now that the wind has dropped I’ll be out filming for new content as much as I can, while I can ! Stay safe BD. Cheers 👍
they look spot on. ps. i pick up my meteor this wednesday.it arrived quicker than expected,so i am really pleased.hope your back pain has improved,i left a message about aromatherapy.
Hi John, sorry, your comment got "held for approval" by UA-cam. I just found it and approved it, so now it will reappear on the channel ! Great news about your bike, not too many on here are getting their bikes SOONER than expected, so you are quite lucky. Yep, I'm pain free at the moment and hoping it stays that way, Take care and enjoy your new bike. Let us know what you think of it ! Cheers and thanks for watching. ER.
Ruby has a knack of always walking into shot when I am outside filming. Or barking mid take or panting loudly in the background (in the summer). She’s a bit of a Diva I reckon. She thinks she can be the next Olive and Mabel, go viral and slowly edge me out of “her” UA-cam channel 😛 I can almost guarantee that she will feature in future videos, almost every video I film outside the house in all likelihood ! Thanks for watching and commenting HD. Ruby says she’s glad that you appreciate her work 🐕 Stay safe and come back soon. Cheers 👍 ER.
Nice work ER I have the same bike. Had it shipped from Toronto to Atlantic Canada. I ordered a set right after watching your vid. Have replaced mirrors to bar end, added bags, and have engine guard and sump plate arriving this week. Don't use Instagram so will try sending a pic when possible. Hope back heals quick, stay safe Lance
Thanks Lance, glad you liked the tank protectors so much you decided to buy some. It makes making the video much more worthwhile if it actually helps somebody out in some way. It sounds as if you been lavishing plenty of love upon your Meteor, look forward to seeing it. In the ABOUT section of my channel homepage you can get access to my email address and send the pictures there if it's easier for you. Insta does seem unnecessarily complicated I must admit ! Take care, stay safe and enjoy your bike. Cheers. ER.
@@lancerbiker5263 Hi Lance, when you are on my channel homepage, there are various tab panes such as VIDEOS/PLAYLISTS/COMMUNITY etc. The final tab pane is ABOUT. Click ABOUT and on that page you will find 'For business enquiries :' VIEW EMAIL ADDRESS. Just click that. You then have to fight your way past a CAPTCHA to prove that you are a human being and then the email address should be displayed. Get back to me if you are still having problems. By the way, the above applies when you are on a PC/Mac. It may not be possible from a mobile device, just in case that is your issue. Looking forward to your pics ( best quality please ) since the first Other Bods' Mods video is almost finished and I need more bikes to showcase in future videos ! Stay safe, I nearly got killed yesterday ! Cheers. ER.
Thanks Davy 👍 I think she was more interested in chasing geckos (which tend to reside in my garage) than actually checking out the result of my labours 😂 Still, she’s new to this UA-cam lark and I’m sure her concentration levels will improve over time ! Stay safe and have a great weekend Davy ! Thanks for watching ! Cheers 👍 ER.
Thanks Hamza, although I felt that I needed some paint protection on the tank, without RE-Rider kindly donating these tank pads, I would probably have never gotten around to actually buying some myself. It would probably have remained one of those things I intended to do but never actually managed to get around to. But now that I have them on the bike I really like how they look. The link to these tank protectors is in the video description in case you are interested. Thanks for watching and commenting Hamza 🙏 Cheers 👍 ER.
I'll be installing some protectors on my Fireball Red as soon as we get accessories here in San Diego, I ordered a Touring Screen in July when I purchased the Meteor and still waiting for the Screen. Thanks for the Video.
No problem Artie, you’re welcome. I managed to put the link to these tank pads in the video description, if you would like the same ones. These will look great on both colours of Fireball because we have the simple badges with just the RE text. They are slightly more problematic with the other badges and certainly clash with the two tone paint of the Supernovas. Good luck with your bike ( and more importantly accessories ! ) Artie. Stay safe and come back soon ! Cheers 👍 ER.
Thanks SB. I’m really happy with them and can now finally wear my winter trousers without worrying about the tank ! I was just SO RELIEVED to finally be able to get out and do some filming, even if this was just an unplanned bonus video in the end. So are you back off your hols now ? I have questions but don’t want to disturb you during your downtime 😉 Cheers 👍 ER
Probably a good decision Ian. I’m in southern Spain but I’ll still struggle to get out much throughout the winter. Up here in the mountains we get weeks of gale force winds 24/7 but I still intend to get out and record whenever I get the opportunity, it just won’t be quite as often. If it’s wet or windy ( or both ) or icy then I won’t be going anywhere on the Meteor, that’s for sure ! It might be more frustrating to have your bike but not the weather to ride it, than to have to wait for your bike to arrive to be honest. Here’s hoping for some decent weather when you do get it and you can then get that 300 mile service out of the way in the first week or two ! Good luck, take care and may the waiting time pass as a fleeting moment. Thanks for watching and commenting Ian ! Cheers 👍
I'm not sure what the supply is like in the UK now but I ordered mine after a test ride at the end of June and it took until the 13th of October to arrive. I've already put just over 300 miles on it and got it booked in for the first service. You are going to love it!
Nice one ER, RE to the rescue then, could be the beginning of a Monty Python policeman sketch! ( God, that shows my age! ) The condition of the Fireball is a disgrace though, suppose it's the bleaching affect of unbearable daily sun? lol. Got some mighty pics available soon, didn't like the RE standard pannier brackets, sort of stuck out in the slipstream and hard to swing leg over so brought them in millimetres away from important bits, cool! Also, they don't sell a left side one so converted a right side one and bingo, 8 bottles of Cava now possible! So long as you remember, downside is top opens rearwards though so make sure properly locked before launching!
Haha, brilliant ! I need pics of this Cava transport ! Yes, I thought it very strange that RE only offer a one sided pannier, it would be nice to have the choice of just one or both. Crazy that they don’t offer a LHS and RHS in their catalogue. That would give people the choice of left, right or both. I think they are missing a trick there. Your mods sound cool but having the boxes open different ways is a bit of a shame. Send me pics and I’ll cover them in a future Other Bod’s Mods along with your rear rack of course 👍 Cheers ! ER.
Hello again. Thoughts on the little windscreen you have on your Meteor. Does it do much of anything other than look smart? I just saw a video of a motorcycle show in the UK and they have one in Fireball yellow with the same smoked-out windscreen as you have, plus the backrest. It looks proper! The small screen does give it a more cafe racer look. Would you ever consider getting the taller windscreen? So now I am back and forth between the Fireball yellow and the Stellar black. I think the yellow looks sharper, the black a little more understated.
Hi Matt, the small screen is definitely mainly for the looks. It does however have one other advantage over no screen at all and that is that it stops kamikaze insects killing themselves all over the cables and back of the clocks. When that happens, it's really difficult to get in there and get everything clean again. With the fly screen, they all end up on the screen and that is dead easy to wash off. I bought it purely for the looks because I saw a Fireball with one in the launch photos and thought it looked sportier than the one without the screen. Yes, the backrest is available as an accessory to everyone, you could easily fit the backrest to a Fireball and end up with a "Stellball" if you wanted to. You could easily do that at a later point in time. Since I never carry a pillion I won't bother getting a backrest for mine. Other viewers of the channel have confirmed that the tall screen fitted to the Supernovas does offer very good protection against the elements. It is very easy to fit and remove. Very easy. So I would consider fitting one should I ever do a long road trip, it would probably make long days more comfortable. Then I would remove it and refit the fly screen once I got home. I wouldn't want to fit one permanently because I think my bike looks just about perfect to me as it is. Go with the yellow and fit a backrest if you like ! Honestly, I knew I needed to buy a Fireball and was instantly drawn to the yellow one when I saw the launch photos of the yellow and red Fireballs. As the launch got closer and closer, I kept changing my mind. I thought the yellow one might be just a bit TOO yellow for my tastes. So I went backwards and forwards between yellow and red and when it came time to buy one I said to myself "Come on, go with your instincts, be brave. Get the yellow one !". I did and I am so glad that I did. The yellow is such a nice colour, nicely visible in traffic ( a survey in the 70s said that yellow was the safest colour for a road vehicle ! ) and contrasts so well with the black of the engine and exhaust. A yellow Fireball definitely draws people over to look at your bike and start asking you questions. I'm pretty shy really but if somebody is into bikes I actually quite enjoy chatting to them for a while. Go with the yellow. Unless red is your thing. It's a matter of personal taste of course but in the metal a yellow Fireball is quite a beautiful thing ! Long answer, sorry. Hope this helps. Let me know how you decide, I am just interested, will not judge you either way 🤣 Cheers Matt 👍 ER.
Nice one ER, But it looks positively tropical with the blue skies .. I recon you've got at least another month of shorts and flip flops on the bike before the wooly underwear needs to come out.
Haha, stop it ! It’s bloody freezing (well nearly) here !!! 1C last night and 10C all day. But sunny and dry and WITHOUT BLOWING A GALE at last ! As long as it’s dry and not blowing a gale, I shall be out there riding. I have winter gear and now that my tank is protected there is nothing stopping me ! Excited to hear your first impressions of your bike next week Mr Fed up n angry ! Really excited ! Stay safe and good luck with your new baby ! 🏍 Cheers 👍
Actually just over a week ago it got caught in a desert rain storm and ended up being covered in yellow sand and dirty water stains. It got into every crack and crevice. At the time I was convinced that the bike would never be truly clean again because there was so much dirt in the motor casings and amongst the ancillaries. Somehow a garden hose with a pistol on the end did a really good job of driving the dirt out. Once I’d dried everything off, the bike looked as good as new again. That black crackled finish on the engine seems to clean up very well, fortunately. So don’t despair. They come up well if you use plenty of water. Oh and we may not currently have much mud but I constantly have to ride through goats’ excrement on my way to the next major road. I always ride through it as slowly as possible but the front tyre always manages to fling some onto the front of the engine ! Thanks for watching and complimenting Simon, I do like to keep my vehicles clean 🙂 Take care and come back soon ! Cheers 👍 ER
@@economicalrides thats a good clean up job ;; i would not have guessed it was ever dirty .. good job by you and it shows that the standard royal enfield is getting to is high quality.
Thanks William. I shared your fears but once I held them up against the tank I thought they looked smart, gave the bike a more vintage look and of course will stop my trousers scratching the paint any further. They are not expensive AND they mean that you can really grab the tank with your knees without having to worry about the paintwork. I’m very glad I got them now ! Take care William. Cheers 👍
A good upgrade and well worth it, however, I'd be just as concerned about the trousers. The knee protectors need to be over the part of the knee that will hit the road first and that's not the inner knee! They should sit towards the outside of the knee. It took me ages to find a pair that had them in the right place. I know from a friends experience that when they skew round like that they offer no protection at all. My Oxford jeans were OK when walking but skewed inwards when on the bike. Oxford offered me a full refund. Food for thought?
Hi Nick, glad it’s not just me with the trouser trouble 😂 Initially I thought maybe I was deformed in some way but I think it’s safe to say that the right leg of the trousers is askew. Actually, when on the bike I can swivel the trouser leg into the proper position and it stays there. It only goes askew when I start walking about. So on that basis I’m happy to live with them. Add to that the fact that for most of the year I am able to ride in armoured jeans and that the internal CE knee protector is in the right place, so I’m not too bothered. It’s not ideal but I don’t think its a major problem, since I’m unlikely to be dragging my knee through corners with the Meteor 😂 Thanks for watching and commenting and reassuring me that my body is not deformed, just the trousers are 😛 Stay safe Nick ! Cheers 👍
@@ekimandersom4478 And always remember that crashing hurts and as you get older hurts for MUCH LONGER !!! 😢 So always bear that in mind and ride accordingly is my best advice !
Hi Aayush, sorry, I don't actually know which ones he bought, only that he bought them from Hitchcock's in the UK, I believe. You can see his bike in this video, with the new protectors fitted, from 13:35 onwards. ua-cam.com/video/X59IWUdpZJw/v-deo.html Let me know if you would like the same tank protectors as in the video and if you would, I will try to find out and get back to you ! I'm sure I can find out which ones they are if you are still interested, so take a look at the video from 13:32 and if you want the same ones, just let me know- Cheers Aayush, ER.
@@aayushrao7661 Hi Aayush, these are the pads he fitted, he just cut them to size. www.oxfordproducts.com/motorcycle/brands/oxford/paint_protection/tank_clamp_silicone_tank_grip/ As you can see in my video featuring his bike, he has removed the Supernova tank badges and replaced them with Interceptor ones. It's possible that the Supernova tank badges are much longer and you may struggle to fit these in the same way as he was able to. Anyway, those are the ones he bought ! Cheers Aayush, ER.
All of my jackets have velcro flaps to shut over the zips, so not a problem for me. Definitely avoid jackets with exposed zips for this very reason ! Thanks for watching “Ekim” 😉 Cheers 👍
Hallo ER, die Tankprotektoren passen richtig gut zur Fireball. Solltest du sie mal abmachen wollen dann nimm für die Klebereste lieber keinen Alkohol oder Spiritus, das ist für den Lack nicht gut. Mit WD40 lassen sich Klebereste lackschonend und schnell entfernen. Gruß Stephan
@@economicalrides Retired now and looking for a non UK residence to enjoy life including my Triumph Bonneville. Is Spain still a good option, I had thought Malta or Cyprus ?
@@alexandergemmell664 Well the weather here is no longer what it used to be Alexander. Fifteen years ago when I came out here the winter was maybe six weeks long. Now it is about six to eight months ! When it's nice here it is nice but the summer is getting shorter every year. Probably worth checking the climate ( average annual temps etc ) of the other countries you are looking at and the trend over the past few years ! Also consider the state and extent of bureaucracy and quality of available healthcare ( and how you plan to pay for it ) in each country. Then pick the country which does best in those three regards I reckon. Also consider which country suits you better culturally and in terms of language. I hope this helps. Cheers. ER.
Your bike got heavy now ...with the wait of these tank pad... Isn't it drop in your bike performance 😅 Earlier you used lighter key ring 😛 to boost performance.
You make a very good point Sanchit ! I guess I’ve reached the point now where good looks are more important to me than outright performance 🤗 I am such a poser, I know 😂 I guess you can’t have it all 😉 Thanks for supporting my channel Sanchit, I really appreciate it ! Take care and stay safe buddy. Cheers 👍 ER.
@@economicalrides I had purchased meteor 350 in June this year...and bike can't go 120 above. I want to improve performance so that ...it will go upto 140 atleast....if it is possible...plz post some reasonable answer.
@@sanchitsharma4745 Hi Sanchit. Currently not possible because the ECU is limiting the top speed to 120kph electronically ( I made a video about this ). I think the Meteor would JUST ABOUT hit 140kph without the limiter but until somebody comes up with a way of tricking or disabling the limiter, 120kph is all we’ll see I’m afraid. But rest assured, if there is a way to get around the limiter I will mention it on my channel because it would be of interest to many people ! Cheers. ER.
Just watched this again...im after some of these to get the more interesting look more than practical reason...just need to find some now...Thanks again!
They are still stuck after three and a half years and certainly stop my textile trousers from marking the paint. Mine aren’t on exactly parallel but they do a job and look smart 👍
@@economicalrides I guess it's hitchcocks ones, I'll take a look later
@@exeterrider I think the generous donator bought them off ebay. I think there is a dead link in the video description. As far as I can recall they were bought on ebay 👍
@@economicalrides OK thanks
Good job. As others already mentioned, I too think these pads are not only protective but they are also a visual improvement.
Thanks FTStratLP,
yes, I think they do a great job of linking up the yellow of the tank to the matt black of the motor on a yellow Fireball.
It’s also reassuring to know that my knees are no longer marking or wearing away at the paint, which may not be the thickest paint ever (?)
They gave me peace of mind and also improved Buddy’s aesthetics. They should come like this from the factory IMO, like the Classic 350 does !
Cheers and thanks for watching 👍
ER
Agree, the tank pads look good against the yellow paint, give it a kind of vintage period look. Thanks for sharing this with us.👍
Thanks Jonathan and you’re welcome !
Take care. Cheers 👍
Brilliant addition to your bike. In my case I would probably have to put them over part of the "Royal Enfield" badge due to my unfeasibly long legs.
If I was fitting them it would take my 3 hours of careful measurement followed by a lifetime of agonising that they were not perfectly symmetrical....
I know. Trust me, fitting them was stressful. I was so careful and somehow still managed to mount them asymmetrically. I think without some sort of factory template it will be incredibly hard to get them 100% right. But it's ok, the bike is for riding not looking at. At least the paint is now protected when I wear those scratchy MC trousers and if I ever get too OCD about it, I can take a hairdryer to them, peel them off and ( allegedly ) use WD-40 to remove the residual glue and could start all over again if I wanted to. But life's too short. I prefer to ride !
Thanks for watching CC. Yes, judging by what you've told me, the Meteor is just too small for you, unfortunately 😥
Cheers,
ER.
The tank knee pads look great on your yellow Fireball. Great video about a lovely, easy to ride motorbike that also includes a beautiful four legged friend... What's not to like there!!! Thanks for sharing how these look on the Fireball! :-)
Thanks for your lovely comment Steve.
Somehow UA-cam decided to delete your original comment and I was unable to reply. Glad you came back and had another go 👍 Ruby manages to walk into the shot in every video I make outside anyway, so I decided to include her officially this time. Compliments like yours go straight to her head though, she’s already telling me that she’s about to go viral and put Olive and Mabel to shame 😂
Thank you so much for taking the time to comment ( at least twice ), I really appreciate it. It’s great to know that there are people out there who really appreciate and enjoy my content. That’s always what motivates me to continue !
Big changes to the channel coming soon, just in time for the winter when it will be harder to get out and film 🤔
Oh well, the channel should take a big step forward in 2022 at least !
Thanks for watching and commenting. Ruby will be a regular feature in my future non-riding videos because she always gets excited when I fetch the Meteor from the garage. She is a biker pup deep down as well as a bit of a diva 😉
Take care Steve, ride safely and come back soon for more Meteor/Spain/dog themed content 😛
Cheers. ER.
@@economicalrides Ah thank you! :-) That is a brilliant reply, many thanks! I did wonder what happened earlier, I commented twice & both times it vanished! Ah well, I wondered if maybe it was because I put a link in to the Meteor tank stripe at Hitchcocks? Possibly it was, as this time the comment has stayed! Bikes & dogs, 2 things in life that I love (and my wife of course!!) Thanks again for your reply, really nice to read. Take care, safe riding & say "Hi" to Ruby! :-)
@@stevehoward1679 Yep, UA-cam ruthlessly deletes all comments with links unless they are from me. I don’t even get the opportunity to redact and then approve them unfortunately. I just receive a notification of your post and when I go to reply your comment is already gone. It’s so annoying that I even did a short video about it on my channel ! Funnily enough, channel sponsor 😉 RE-Rider asked me today if I’d seen the tank stripe Hitchcock’s sell. Well yes, I discovered it a few weeks ago whilst browsing. I’ve decided not to get one because I think it suits a sportier bike like the Continental better. I think it might “confuse” the Meteor’s cruiser styling somewhat. It does look great on the yellow tank but I’m preferring to keep my Meteor more cruiser than cafe racer.
Of course if anybody fits one and sends me the pictures it will appear in Other Bod’s Mods at some point in the future.
To be honest I’m exhausted from fitting the tank pads yesterday and the standard seat today ( for a future seat comparison video ), so I’m not up for modding anything else anytime soon 😉
Ruby is deeply flattered and sends you licks 👅🐕
Cheers Steve 👍 ER
Nice! I also installed the protectors on my Fireball Yellow and I am very satisfied.
Best greetings from Germany
I have also installed these on my fireball custom black, after seeing these on Ro LuGo's bike. Love these.
Yep, they really give the Fireball a more classic look don’t they ?
I really like them and am glad that I can now wear my winter trousers without worrying about damaging the tank !
Thanks for watching and commenting Ro !
Cheers 👍
@@SimarpreetSinghGhumman Yep, they really give the Fireball a more classic look don’t they ? Thanks for commenting 🙂
@@economicalrides YES, they do! Looks and functionality 💯
Thanks. I also squeeze the tank when riding especially at speeds over 80 Km/h. Tank protectors - an outstanding idea. I'll try to find a pair here in Bangkok.
There is a link to these pads in the video description Johnny but I am sure there are plenty of others available too !
Cheers,
ER.
They actually look good, so much so they look original! 👍🏻
Thanks Kevin,
yes, I was apprehensive about fitting them really because I didn't want to spoil the look of the bike but since they were donated to me by a channel subscriber, I decided that I had to risk it. I was really pleased with the end result and they will stop me marking the tank with my knee protectors, so functional as well !
Cheers Kevin,
ER.
Good job , Think they make the bike look better. Nice work
Thanks ER ! To be honest, if RE-Rider hadn't kindly donated them, I would probably ( knowing me ) never have got around to ordering some, even though I clearly wanted some tank protectors. I'm just a bit lazy when it comes to modifying bikes. I think I did enough mods on my Bullet to last me a lifetime. Now I'm just happy to have something to ride which just works ! Hence why I focus on Other Bods' Mods. I am unlikely to be the mega-modder so I'm happy to showcase other people's mods and bikes on the channel.
But RE-Rider's kind donation was enough to make me get on with the job and now I am really glad that I did.
A few people on here have already ordered some for themselves after watching this video, so I'm glad to have been of some service. I made an actual USEFUL video. I think I need a lie down !
Thanks for watching and commenting, looking forward to the next live chat !
Cheers. ER ( the second ).
Now the tank does look better with the protectors. Good job!
Thanks Mark. I wasn’t sure about sticking stuff to the tank initially but once I saw that probably over time my winter trousers would damage the lacquer or the paint, it seemed like the lesser evil ( plus they should be able to be removed without leaving any trace, if required someday ).
Once I held them up against the tank I just thought “Wow, these will actually make the bike look better, as well as being funcional !”.
So glad RE-Rider sent them to me and glad that I managed to fir them reasonably competently 😂
Thanks for watching and commenting Mark, take care and come back soon !
Cheers ER.
haha cheers ER, i'm getting some tank protectors too when i get my bike! Ruby is such a sweet dog btw
And she knows it 😂
Thanks BD, I’ll let her know.
The ebay link is in the video description if you’re interested in buying the same ones !
Thanks for watching ! Now that the wind has dropped I’ll be out filming for new content as much as I can, while I can !
Stay safe BD. Cheers 👍
they look spot on. ps. i pick up my meteor this wednesday.it arrived quicker than expected,so i am really pleased.hope your back pain has improved,i left a message about aromatherapy.
Hi John, sorry, your comment got "held for approval" by UA-cam. I just found it and approved it, so now it will reappear on the channel !
Great news about your bike, not too many on here are getting their bikes SOONER than expected, so you are quite lucky.
Yep, I'm pain free at the moment and hoping it stays that way,
Take care and enjoy your new bike. Let us know what you think of it !
Cheers and thanks for watching. ER.
They look good, and ace to meet Ruby! 🙂
Ruby has a knack of always walking into shot when I am outside filming. Or barking mid take or panting loudly in the background (in the summer).
She’s a bit of a Diva I reckon. She thinks she can be the next Olive and Mabel, go viral and slowly edge me out of “her” UA-cam channel 😛
I can almost guarantee that she will feature in future videos, almost every video I film outside the house in all likelihood !
Thanks for watching and commenting HD. Ruby says she’s glad that you appreciate her work 🐕
Stay safe and come back soon.
Cheers 👍 ER.
@@economicalrides Hahaha :D she'll have to get her own merch! :D
Nice work ER I have the same bike. Had it shipped from Toronto to Atlantic Canada. I ordered a set right after watching your vid. Have replaced mirrors to bar end, added bags, and have engine guard and sump plate arriving this week. Don't use Instagram so will try sending a pic when possible. Hope back heals quick, stay safe Lance
Thanks Lance, glad you liked the tank protectors so much you decided to buy some. It makes making the video much more worthwhile if it actually helps somebody out in some way.
It sounds as if you been lavishing plenty of love upon your Meteor, look forward to seeing it.
In the ABOUT section of my channel homepage you can get access to my email address and send the pictures there if it's easier for you. Insta does seem unnecessarily complicated I must admit !
Take care, stay safe and enjoy your bike.
Cheers. ER.
@@economicalrides Can't seem to find your email to send pics.
@@lancerbiker5263 Hi Lance, when you are on my channel homepage, there are various tab panes such as VIDEOS/PLAYLISTS/COMMUNITY etc.
The final tab pane is ABOUT.
Click ABOUT and on that page you will find 'For business enquiries :' VIEW EMAIL ADDRESS. Just click that. You then have to fight your way past a CAPTCHA to prove that you are a human being and then the email address should be displayed.
Get back to me if you are still having problems. By the way, the above applies when you are on a PC/Mac. It may not be possible from a mobile device, just in case that is your issue.
Looking forward to your pics ( best quality please ) since the first Other Bods' Mods video is almost finished and I need more bikes to showcase in future videos !
Stay safe, I nearly got killed yesterday !
Cheers. ER.
Looking Nice ER and very important.......dog aproved 😉👍🏻
Thanks Davy 👍 I think she was more interested in chasing geckos (which tend to reside in my garage) than actually checking out the result of my labours 😂 Still, she’s new to this UA-cam lark and I’m sure her concentration levels will improve over time !
Stay safe and have a great weekend Davy ! Thanks for watching !
Cheers 👍 ER.
nice look
Thanks Hamza,
although I felt that I needed some paint protection on the tank, without RE-Rider kindly donating these tank pads, I would probably have never gotten around to actually buying some myself. It would probably have remained one of those things I intended to do but never actually managed to get around to. But now that I have them on the bike I really like how they look.
The link to these tank protectors is in the video description in case you are interested.
Thanks for watching and commenting Hamza 🙏
Cheers 👍
ER.
I'll be installing some protectors on my Fireball Red as soon as we get accessories here in San Diego, I ordered a Touring Screen in July when I purchased the Meteor and still waiting for the Screen. Thanks for the Video.
No problem Artie, you’re welcome. I managed to put the link to these tank pads in the video description, if you would like the same ones.
These will look great on both colours of Fireball because we have the simple badges with just the RE text.
They are slightly more problematic with the other badges and certainly clash with the two tone paint of the Supernovas.
Good luck with your bike ( and more importantly accessories ! ) Artie.
Stay safe and come back soon !
Cheers 👍 ER.
@@economicalrides Thank you, I really appreciate it. Be safe
Good job ER! They suit the bike well 👌🏼
Thanks SB. I’m really happy with them and can now finally wear my winter trousers without worrying about the tank !
I was just SO RELIEVED to finally be able to get out and do some filming, even if this was just an unplanned bonus video in the end.
So are you back off your hols now ? I have questions but don’t want to disturb you during your downtime 😉
Cheers 👍 ER
Yes sir, I’m back. Really need to do some filming myself but I think there’ll just have to be a bit of a gap.
Questions? Fire away 👍🏼
@@Saddlebags73 OK SB, I’ll fire off an email in a bit ! Thank you kind sir ! 🙏
I’ll pick it up in the morning 😊👍🏼
Paid for my Royal Enfield Meteor this weekend but discussed not to have it until March next year not a fan of the winter
only 4 Mouth to wait now
Probably a good decision Ian. I’m in southern Spain but I’ll still struggle to get out much throughout the winter. Up here in the mountains we get weeks of gale force winds 24/7 but I still intend to get out and record whenever I get the opportunity, it just won’t be quite as often.
If it’s wet or windy ( or both ) or icy then I won’t be going anywhere on the Meteor, that’s for sure !
It might be more frustrating to have your bike but not the weather to ride it, than to have to wait for your bike to arrive to be honest.
Here’s hoping for some decent weather when you do get it and you can then get that 300 mile service out of the way in the first week or two !
Good luck, take care and may the waiting time pass as a fleeting moment.
Thanks for watching and commenting Ian !
Cheers 👍
I'm not sure what the supply is like in the UK now but I ordered mine after a test ride at the end of June and it took until the 13th of October to arrive. I've already put just over 300 miles on it and got it booked in for the first service. You are going to love it!
Nice one ER, RE to the rescue then, could be the beginning of a Monty Python policeman sketch! ( God, that shows my age! ) The condition of the Fireball is a disgrace though, suppose it's the bleaching affect of unbearable daily sun? lol.
Got some mighty pics available soon, didn't like the RE standard pannier brackets, sort of stuck out in the slipstream and hard to swing leg over so brought them in millimetres away from important bits, cool! Also, they don't sell a left side one so converted a right side one and bingo, 8 bottles of Cava now possible! So long as you remember, downside is top opens rearwards though so make sure properly locked before launching!
Haha, brilliant ! I need pics of this Cava transport !
Yes, I thought it very strange that RE only offer a one sided pannier, it would be nice to have the choice of just one or both. Crazy that they don’t offer a LHS and RHS in their catalogue. That would give people the choice of left, right or both. I think they are missing a trick there.
Your mods sound cool but having the boxes open different ways is a bit of a shame.
Send me pics and I’ll cover them in a future Other Bod’s Mods along with your rear rack of course 👍
Cheers ! ER.
Hello again. Thoughts on the little windscreen you have on your Meteor. Does it do much of anything other than look smart? I just saw a video of a motorcycle show in the UK and they have one in Fireball yellow with the same smoked-out windscreen as you have, plus the backrest. It looks proper! The small screen does give it a more cafe racer look. Would you ever consider getting the taller windscreen? So now I am back and forth between the Fireball yellow and the Stellar black. I think the yellow looks sharper, the black a little more understated.
Hi Matt,
the small screen is definitely mainly for the looks. It does however have one other advantage over no screen at all and that is that it stops kamikaze insects killing themselves all over the cables and back of the clocks. When that happens, it's really difficult to get in there and get everything clean again. With the fly screen, they all end up on the screen and that is dead easy to wash off. I bought it purely for the looks because I saw a Fireball with one in the launch photos and thought it looked sportier than the one without the screen.
Yes, the backrest is available as an accessory to everyone, you could easily fit the backrest to a Fireball and end up with a "Stellball" if you wanted to. You could easily do that at a later point in time. Since I never carry a pillion I won't bother getting a backrest for mine.
Other viewers of the channel have confirmed that the tall screen fitted to the Supernovas does offer very good protection against the elements. It is very easy to fit and remove. Very easy. So I would consider fitting one should I ever do a long road trip, it would probably make long days more comfortable. Then I would remove it and refit the fly screen once I got home. I wouldn't want to fit one permanently because I think my bike looks just about perfect to me as it is.
Go with the yellow and fit a backrest if you like !
Honestly, I knew I needed to buy a Fireball and was instantly drawn to the yellow one when I saw the launch photos of the yellow and red Fireballs.
As the launch got closer and closer, I kept changing my mind. I thought the yellow one might be just a bit TOO yellow for my tastes. So I went backwards and forwards between yellow and red and when it came time to buy one I said to myself "Come on, go with your instincts, be brave. Get the yellow one !". I did and I am so glad that I did. The yellow is such a nice colour, nicely visible in traffic ( a survey in the 70s said that yellow was the safest colour for a road vehicle ! ) and contrasts so well with the black of the engine and exhaust.
A yellow Fireball definitely draws people over to look at your bike and start asking you questions. I'm pretty shy really but if somebody is into bikes I actually quite enjoy chatting to them for a while.
Go with the yellow. Unless red is your thing. It's a matter of personal taste of course but in the metal a yellow Fireball is quite a beautiful thing !
Long answer, sorry. Hope this helps. Let me know how you decide, I am just interested, will not judge you either way 🤣
Cheers Matt 👍
ER.
Nice one ER, But it looks positively tropical with the blue skies .. I recon you've got at least another month of shorts and flip flops on the bike before the wooly underwear needs to come out.
Haha, stop it ! It’s bloody freezing (well nearly) here !!!
1C last night and 10C all day. But sunny and dry and WITHOUT BLOWING A GALE at last !
As long as it’s dry and not blowing a gale, I shall be out there riding. I have winter gear and now that my tank is protected there is nothing stopping me !
Excited to hear your first impressions of your bike next week Mr Fed up n angry ! Really excited !
Stay safe and good luck with your new baby ! 🏍
Cheers 👍
Looks fabulous.if u can find out where he got them from I would do the same with my similar bike..fab video thanks. Subscribed!
Thanks Stevie. The link is in the video description I believe 😉
Thanks so much for your comment and your sub !
Cheers 👍 ER.
What is needed now is rubber gators on the front forks .
I’m thinking along these lines John 👍
Thanks for watching and commenting.
Cheers. ER.
bike looks quite smart ,; no doubt helped by the lack of mud we have here ;;
Actually just over a week ago it got caught in a desert rain storm and ended up being covered in yellow sand and dirty water stains. It got into every crack and crevice. At the time I was convinced that the bike would never be truly clean again because there was so much dirt in the motor casings and amongst the ancillaries.
Somehow a garden hose with a pistol on the end did a really good job of driving the dirt out. Once I’d dried everything off, the bike looked as good as new again. That black crackled finish on the engine seems to clean up very well, fortunately.
So don’t despair. They come up well if you use plenty of water. Oh and we may not currently have much mud but I constantly have to ride through goats’ excrement on my way to the next major road. I always ride through it as slowly as possible but the front tyre always manages to fling some onto the front of the engine !
Thanks for watching and complimenting Simon, I do like to keep my vehicles clean 🙂
Take care and come back soon !
Cheers 👍 ER
@@economicalrides thats a good clean up job ;; i would not have guessed it was ever dirty .. good job by you and it shows that the standard royal enfield is getting to is high quality.
Din't think it will look good at all. But man was i wrong. it fits the Bike perfect. Well done ER 👍
Thanks William. I shared your fears but once I held them up against the tank I thought they looked smart, gave the bike a more vintage look and of course will stop my trousers scratching the paint any further.
They are not expensive AND they mean that you can really grab the tank with your knees without having to worry about the paintwork.
I’m very glad I got them now !
Take care William.
Cheers 👍
A good upgrade and well worth it, however, I'd be just as concerned about the trousers. The knee protectors need to be over the part of the knee that will hit the road first and that's not the inner knee! They should sit towards the outside of the knee. It took me ages to find a pair that had them in the right place. I know from a friends experience that when they skew round like that they offer no protection at all. My Oxford jeans were OK when walking but skewed inwards when on the bike. Oxford offered me a full refund. Food for thought?
Hi Nick, glad it’s not just me with the trouser trouble 😂 Initially I thought maybe I was deformed in some way but I think it’s safe to say that the right leg of the trousers is askew. Actually, when on the bike I can swivel the trouser leg into the proper position and it stays there. It only goes askew when I start walking about. So on that basis I’m happy to live with them. Add to that the fact that for most of the year I am able to ride in armoured jeans and that the internal CE knee protector is in the right place, so I’m not too bothered. It’s not ideal but I don’t think its a major problem, since I’m unlikely to be dragging my knee through corners with the Meteor 😂
Thanks for watching and commenting and reassuring me that my body is not deformed, just the trousers are 😛
Stay safe Nick ! Cheers 👍
75% of motorcycle injuries are at the hands or feet.
Wear gloves and good footwear, more important.
@@ekimandersom4478 And always remember that crashing hurts and as you get older hurts for MUCH LONGER !!! 😢
So always bear that in mind and ride accordingly is my best advice !
Hi can you tell me which tank grip did your friend with the supernova put on his bike so it went with the color scheme?
Hi Aayush,
sorry, I don't actually know which ones he bought, only that he bought them from Hitchcock's in the UK, I believe.
You can see his bike in this video, with the new protectors fitted, from 13:35 onwards.
ua-cam.com/video/X59IWUdpZJw/v-deo.html
Let me know if you would like the same tank protectors as in the video and if you would, I will try to find out and get back to you !
I'm sure I can find out which ones they are if you are still interested, so take a look at the video from 13:32 and if you want the same ones, just let me know-
Cheers Aayush,
ER.
@@economicalrides Ohh, okay. Thank you😁
@@aayushrao7661 Hi Aayush,
these are the pads he fitted, he just cut them to size.
www.oxfordproducts.com/motorcycle/brands/oxford/paint_protection/tank_clamp_silicone_tank_grip/
As you can see in my video featuring his bike, he has removed the Supernova tank badges and replaced them with Interceptor ones. It's possible that the Supernova tank badges are much longer and you may struggle to fit these in the same way as he was able to.
Anyway, those are the ones he bought !
Cheers Aayush,
ER.
Not too bad, my bigger problem actually is my Jacket zipper scratching the tank down in the middle.
All of my jackets have velcro flaps to shut over the zips, so not a problem for me. Definitely avoid jackets with exposed zips for this very reason !
Thanks for watching “Ekim” 😉
Cheers 👍
Hallo ER, die Tankprotektoren passen richtig gut zur Fireball.
Solltest du sie mal abmachen wollen dann nimm für die Klebereste lieber keinen Alkohol oder Spiritus, das ist für den Lack nicht gut.
Mit WD40 lassen sich Klebereste lackschonend und schnell entfernen.
Gruß Stephan
Stimmt, das geht natürlich auch, nur riecht es nicht ganz so gut 🤪🤪🤪
Danke Stephan 👍
Cheers. ER.
Für den Geruch kann man was machen...😜
Einfach ein paar Tropfen Fireball-Whisky auf eine FFP2 Maske träufeln und aufsetzen. 🤣🤣🤣
Cheers
Get some Albert Fuggins, TT leathers…….problem solved!
Oh yes, there's a blast from the past ! Cheers bro !
What’s the location of this owner ?
Hi Alexander,
this is the province of Almeria in southern Spain.
Thanks for watching !
Cheers 👍 ER.
@@economicalrides Retired now and looking for a non UK residence to enjoy life including my Triumph Bonneville. Is Spain still a good option, I had thought Malta or Cyprus ?
@@alexandergemmell664 Well the weather here is no longer what it used to be Alexander. Fifteen years ago when I came out here the winter was maybe six weeks long. Now it is about six to eight months !
When it's nice here it is nice but the summer is getting shorter every year.
Probably worth checking the climate ( average annual temps etc ) of the other countries you are looking at and the trend over the past few years !
Also consider the state and extent of bureaucracy and quality of available healthcare ( and how you plan to pay for it ) in each country.
Then pick the country which does best in those three regards I reckon. Also consider which country suits you better culturally and in terms of language.
I hope this helps.
Cheers. ER.
Your bike got heavy now ...with the wait of these tank pad... Isn't it drop in your bike performance 😅
Earlier you used lighter key ring 😛 to boost performance.
You make a very good point Sanchit !
I guess I’ve reached the point now where good looks are more important to me than outright performance 🤗 I am such a poser, I know 😂
I guess you can’t have it all 😉
Thanks for supporting my channel Sanchit, I really appreciate it !
Take care and stay safe buddy.
Cheers 👍 ER.
@@economicalrides
I had purchased meteor 350 in June this year...and bike can't go 120 above.
I want to improve performance so that ...it will go upto 140 atleast....if it is possible...plz post some reasonable answer.
@@sanchitsharma4745 Hi Sanchit. Currently not possible because the ECU is limiting the top speed to 120kph electronically ( I made a video about this ). I think the Meteor would JUST ABOUT hit 140kph without the limiter but until somebody comes up with a way of tricking or disabling the limiter, 120kph is all we’ll see I’m afraid. But rest assured, if there is a way to get around the limiter I will mention it on my channel because it would be of interest to many people !
Cheers. ER.