Fitting the Panniers to my Royal Enfield Meteor 350.

[@Danny-ux1il]

Thanks for the presentation. I wish I had seen it sooner. I went through some changes trying to get saddle bags/luggage /storage for my 350 Meteor. The RE dealers in Thailand being very uninterested on acquiring any accessories for their customers; paid a leather worker a lot of money to make a nice set of side panniers that I could not pit a mounting bracket to. Finally I got a bracket and lockable luggage box from Lazada online.

[@allanb52]

Where are you heading? I bought my Meteor 350 18 months ago and made my own luggage system, very lightweight as we travel 2 up. We carry about 3kg in each bag which seems to work. I think these bikes are great.

[@restdayrider]

This was a long time ago, I sadly don't have the meteor any more. 😐

[@pianoboogieman7290]

Enjoyed watching .I too fitted a pair of similar pannier rails on my Meteor.Very solidly made and along with a set of front engine guards act as great crash protection for the bike if you unfortunately drop it ( I usually leave in neutral when parking but cos I was on a steep hill left it in first to stop it rolling .Next morning thought I’d warm up the engine while loading it up , forgot it was in first , didn’t depress the clutch , hit the starter and over she went ! No damage apart to my bruised ego.A lesson learned !)

[@restdayrider]

I think we've all been guilty of that life lesson. 😂

[@allanb52]

Never park on a slope on a side stand. Did your luggage save the bike from damage?

[@pianoboogieman7290]

@@allanb52 Hi Allan ,yes,small scratches on the engine guard and pannier rail but no damage to the actual bike fortunately. Parking on the slope itself wasn’t the problem , as long as you park sideways onto to the slope with the sidestand facing down the bike is very stable.I currently also have a n old Yamaha 1300 Royal Star Venture which only has a sidestand so have to adopt this technique.The problem wasn’t so much the slope but my divvy forgetful brain !! Long time ago used to ride a Goldwing ( not a light bike ) and once tried to ride off with it still chained to a lampost .If you’ve ever tried extricating yourself from under a great lump like that it’s no fun ! I now always use one of those curly fluorescent jobs you attach to your levers to remind me the bikes chained up !

[@allanb52]

@@pianoboogieman7290 Goldwing, not really a bike, more a car with two wheels missing!!!

[@pianoboogieman7290]

@@allanb52 Haha, yes they’ve turned into that but mine was just the old GL1000 naked bike before they decided to kit them out with all the fancy fairings ,hard luggage ,armchair, stereo system , en suite shower room ….

[@speedfinder1]

Well, those look just the ticket! I would have to comment that the latest Royal Enfield motorcycles really hit the spot. They are simple to work on and have a great range of practical kit to make a basic bike, into a tourer! I'm really enjoying your preparations. (With a bit of experience of the old "Nightshift hangover" from days gone by,) I can say with certainty, "You did well!"

[@restdayrider]

Thankyou very much! One of the reasons I really like the Meteor is it's versatility. 😊

[@Lanes-Explorer5733]

Rest Day Rider, you've done a great job fitting the carriers and panniers and I too had problems getting the top bolts back on the rear suspension units when I took mine out! I see your Supernova now has a fair bit missing now though but if you aren't carrying a pillion it makes perfect sense. Look forward to watching your touring vids. Happy Riding. LE

[@restdayrider]

I have taken off the screen, the pillion pad, the rear rack and changed the seat to a black tourer, that's the fabulous thing about these bikes, there's so much customisation and after market kit available. 😊

[@Lanes-Explorer5733]

@@restdayrider and they are such fun to ride too! 😊

[@gbsirio]

Funny dog 😍😊❤️

[@danielmcneil3004]

I think the choice of soft panniers is a good one . They look good, are lighter and there is less risk of injury to your feet/legs if you had a drop. Very impressive what you are accomplishing as a new, mature rider. Cheers and stay safe, Dan. 👍🏍🇨🇦

[@restdayrider]

Thank you Dan. I'm pleased with the panniers, I have learnt this weekend that you have to pack them ON the bike rather than try and fit them on fully loaded!

[@danielmcneil3004]

@@restdayrider Every day is a learning experience 😀. I recognized another KZbinr that I follow, in your video , namely Sandy ( Wiltshire Man). I assume you already know him. He seems to be a very experienced outdoorsman and a valuable source of tips and advice . Dan 👍

[@restdayrider]

@@danielmcneil3004 yes, I do now know Sandy the Wiltshire Man, we met this weekend, and he was very handy at scavenging wood for the camp fire!

[@irealworkshop]

I also have a Meteor 350. This is a very helpful video👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼. More Meteor 350 videos please~

[@restdayrider]

More will definitely be coming ! Thanks for your support, plse like and subscribe 📣

[@irealworkshop]

@@restdayrider already done!!(like & subscribe)

[@betterthanisound]

Great job and good presentation. Nicely done, hope you were well rested after this success.

[@restdayrider]

Thank you for your comment, I did get some sleep after!

[@Sunz-me5mo]

Amazing tutorial for me. Can we please have a link to those soft panniers? Couldn’t find them on eBay. Cheers

[@restdayrider]

These look very similar to mine. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/403977570318?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=ihiq-7xpqnm&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=kD0f0gt8Qrm&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

[@aussiebikerdude6563]

Good job at fitting the panniers, I too have a meteor 350… in Australia… they no longer come with a tripper so I had to fit one myself.. I did a video of it if you want to check it out😊

[@DarkElfDiva]

How did yoiu get the bolt for the shock back in? Minew won't go back in even if I beat it with a mallet.

[@restdayrider]

It was a battle, but did go back in. 😐

[@DarkElfDiva]

@@restdayrider Some judicious finagling with a screwdriver got it in place.

[@brunovescio7432]

very good job, I followed the link to purchase on ebay, but I can't find the same bags as yours. I like your bags, where can I find them? thanks, an hug to the nice little dog

[@restdayrider]

I'll have a look, they were on eBay. 😐

[@timohagedoorn9947]

All that after the nightshift. bravo😉

[@adilsontorresbr]

Muito bom vídeo .. parabéns 😊😊😊

[@restdayrider]

Obrigado 😊

[@abhishekkotnis7620]

They look great. I just saw your video (maintenance one) in a Facebook group and started following your channel. Really cool stuff! Do you have a link to the panniers and the bags you found on eBay?

[@restdayrider]

Hi, this is the panniers I bought: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/334281163546?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=vhRnFIB5SPW&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=kD0f0gt8Qrm&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

[@jamestorregrossa1185]

Great demonstration, thank you I just visited the infield dealership they insisted you could not put saddlebags on the 350.

[@restdayrider]

Well, maybe they haven't tried ! There are so many after market additions available for the 350, a lot of which are made in India. They may not be Enfield originals , but they definitely work!

[@restdayrider]

By the way, subscribe to my Chanel for more 350 stuff, I'm planning on adding a throttle lock next. 😀

[@jamestorregrossa1185]

@@restdayrider Will do my friend and thank you for the great content and honest perspective.

[@whilewifeyaway6953]

Hi, I see you have removed the rear seat,can you please tell me where you got the replacement plate.

[@restdayrider]

Hi, the plate is called a 'Solo Expedition Plate / rack" for the Meteor 350, I found this one on eBay in India, postage to the UK was fast, painless and very reasonable.

[@Busywave]

@@restdayrider I was wondering if the tail light wires get wet in rain with the expedition plate installed where the rear seat was? Thanks for sharing your mods. I recently got a Meteor and looking to change it up.

[@traviswaynedoyle]

Greetings. Have any of the straps caused you trouble? Any noise from flapping in the breeze, etc? Cheers.

[@restdayrider]

Hi, no problem at all! 😊

[@alaneverett2531]

Well done 👏 you have a good sized back rack look in to wing man of the road !!!tent sleeping bag in one good bit of kit 👍ride safe little lady

[@restdayrider]

Hi! I did look at the Wingman, sadly I think it's too snug for me, I tried a friend's one out and it felt like I was climbing into my own coffin! They look amazing and I love the principle, just too claustrophobic for me!

[@nevgold7314]

Some Lock tight would stop bolts from vibrating loose

[@Team-fabulous]

With the strength this woman has in her arms she won't need it...

[@beakittelscherz5419]

Looks good! I like seeing other Girls wrench. Rare breed that is! 😂👭🛠️

[@DarkElfDiva]

Do you know the exact names of the panniers you got? I can only find the one that looks like a plastic ammunition box. I hate it.

[@DarkElfDiva]

I found some semi-soft military-style ones that look great.

[@BikerPagan]

Nice video, thanks.. I have got the same luggage.. but can't work out the best way to fit the bags.. bloody nightmare .. any suggestions, thanks

[@restdayrider]

Do you mean the pannier bags, or the Oxford bag? 😊

[@BikerPagan]

@@restdayrider Hi there, the pannier bags, there is a seems to be no rhyme nor reason for fitting, thanks for your time

[@restdayrider]

@@BikerPagan so, the bags I have had some straps I don't use, but the way I fit them is : Undo one side fully, so there is just one side attached , then open the velcro vent at the bottom of the bags and slide the bag onto the base of the mounting bracket, then pass the back panel you unzipped round the back and re-zip up the side, now the bag is held on at the base and the back. Then pass the two straps that clip the top closed over the top bar of the frame before closing, that's a belt and braces. That seems to work for me. 😊

[@BikerPagan]

@@restdayrider Great, that makes sense now.. thanks for the help.. just now to decide if I want the touring seat, I have been a bit of a copycat I'm afraid 🙂 Cheers.... Pagan

[@restdayrider]

Not a problem! 😊

[@kevindarkstar]

Couple of questions, have you fitted the tail tidy, and what happened to the pillion seat, as it looks like a supernova variant?

[@restdayrider]

Hi, I removed the pillion seat and replaced with a Solo Expedition Plate, then I changed the brown standard seat for a black Tourer. I also took off the screen, and yes, it's had a tail tidy put on . it's just my personalisation of my Supernova!

[@sagarmeena0210]

always love extra storage.....its ur workhorse

[@simonedwards5437]

How long have you had your full licence?

[@restdayrider]

Not very! Full on mid life crisis, full licence attained March this year. ,😏 Still learning every day.

[@weemark67]

Like the fact you have no rear seat. Looks cool.

[@restdayrider]

Took it off and added an expedition plate. 😊

[@alain7338]

👍✌🇫🇷