Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 Rear Belt Drive Installation & Review | No More Chain Maintenance!

[@neilcauldwell4274]

Top job and well done this has to be one of the "must do" mods on the SM650.

[@Teacher-T-Thailand]

Nicely done sir. You beat me to it😂 I love your idea disconnecting the rear shocks to remove and replace the wheel! Could I borrow a clip of your video for my video? 😂🙏

[@SlowRiderCZ]

Hi! Thanks for the comment. Feel free to use whatever you find useful... David.

[@yossidaniel76]

thanks for sharing , It takes time but it seems that it can be installed without a garage. Looks really good and clean

[@SlowRiderCZ]

Daniel, thanks for the comment. You need to have tools (torque wrench is a must) available, blue locktite and some space. Basic experience with motorbike mechanics is also highly recommended. I am no expert, I was used to do the motorbike maintenance myself, and this was pretty straight forward - the instructions that come with the kit have been updated since my installation based on observations and comments from users - so I believe it´s really doable in home conditions.

[@yossidaniel76]

@@SlowRiderCZ Thanks for the response, yes a rider must have a minimum of knowledge, a torque wrench is a must!! The most fun is working on the motorcycle you take care of.

[@jetsetter_Awara]

Hello Informative What about the price?

[@andyhowe6140]

Thanks for a great tutorial video it gives me the confidence to go ahead with mine👏👍

[@Happyfacehotwheels]

Harley guys, we need to replace the belt with a chain conversion because it's stronger... Royal Enfield guys, we need a belt conversion because a chain is too much work, and belts are way easier to maintain. Motorcycle guys, we can't leave anything alone as OEM is merely a suggestion.😁

[@mickeycrilly1839]

Why did you not split the chain

[@SlowRiderCZ]

There is no connecting part as far as I´ve noticed. I´d have to cut it with a grinder - and that´s something I did not want to mess with. Recent reviews say, that if you disconnect rear shock and drop the swing arm, you can take it out without having to remove the spindle. That´s good news!!

[@PaulsMotoZen]

Looks like a great upgrade. I will do the same if I purchase the RE SM 650.

[@SlowRiderCZ]

I would totally recommend it!!

[@laudirsilva9468]

Very good work my friend! Huges from Brazil

[@franc5491]

Thanks for sharing, very well explained.

[@SlowRiderCZ]

Thank you!

[@benjamin.f.b.]

i installed a regina hpe endurance chain and did 0 adjusting for 19'000km, cleaned her twice and lubed her 4 times, all done in 6months

[@SlowRiderCZ]

Wow, that´s impressive!! It´s good to know there are other alternatives! (not for me any more, but for the others that seek inspiration here). Thanks!

[@benjamin.f.b.]

@@SlowRiderCZ the regina HPE chain crossed the czech republic yesterday, starting in Železná Ruda and left northwards around Chomutov. Now with slightly 20k use, still 0 adjusting, checked every link, all perfect. The chain cost me ~ 300 euro and i was not allowed to use aluminium sprockets, the sprockets are also 20k km on, and still good 🧐

[@jainybadu5707]

Very good information.i am from India, how to get if I too change chain version to belt version. Let me share how to place order from INDIA.

[@evolvecustoms2188]

The YSS rear shocks looks interesting, are they 360mm long? Could you please post the model number of the shocks, the ones you have installed do come in different sizes. However, I like the modifications on your bike, the belt drive as well. Thank you for your spirit in biking, and every thing that you have demonstrated is a great help to all the fellow bikers, much appreciated. Thank you

[@SlowRiderCZ]

You´re welcome!!

[@ssdravidian]

Got this installed on my SM 650......the ride is now super smooth, that mechanical rawness delivering the final drive to the wheels via the chain is now not there......the chain snap and jerk in some cases is not there anymore....smooth acceleration....

[@luckychouhan-ew6lh]

Hi, is it available in India? if yes then how much?

[@ssdravidian]

@@luckychouhan-ew6lh not available in India, imported from Thailand...

[@SlowRiderCZ]

Exactly my experience! Thanks for the comment!!!

[@pratik66480]

How much did it cost you??

[@shturgenshtucz]

Полезная переделка. Интересно, для Shotgun все устанавливается точно также?

[@deniscalvert6826]

There is no need to remove the swing arm or take the wheel completely out from under the mudguard the pulley will fit on ok and the chain if twisted through 90 degrees comes past the the swing arm pivots

[@SlowRiderCZ]

I cannot imagine I would fit the pulley on a wheel that is fiddling under the rear mudguard, but thanks for the tip with the swing arm!!!

[@hansbachtold1966]

Great job done. Do you think it could be done on the Himalayan 411 ?

[@SlowRiderCZ]

This kit is specifically made for Super Meteor. Try contacting the manufacturer: rstech.my-online.store/page/contact-us

[@hansbachtold1966]

@@SlowRiderCZ many thanks for your reply.

[@vasekpasek1968]

Ahoj ,díky za pěkné video. Také jsem o tom řemenu přemýšlel, ale zatím mám najeto něco přes 6000km a ještě na dorazu napnutí řetězu nejsem tak uvidím. Jen mě napadlo, jestli to projde STK, neviděl jsem kryt na řěmen, neměl by tam být?

[@SlowRiderCZ]

Na STK půjdu v roce 2029... do té doby... :-)

[@felixVanDiemen]

Thank you very much for this very helpful video 🙂 I have also bought this same belt drive kit from RSTech for my Super Meteor. I am still working up the courage to fit my one 😳 Do you think it would be a good idea to get myself a special jack to raise the height of my bike a bit more to made removing the rear wheel a little easier?

[@SlowRiderCZ]

Hi Felix! Thank you for your comment! I think it is doable even without the jack, but if you have one, it would definitely make things easier, not only removing the wheel, but also testing the belt on the pulley once installed...I decided not to purchase one as this is one time project...

[@RishiRajKoul]

super

[@m089324]

Where did you get that rear luggage rack, that works with the touring seat ?

[@SlowRiderCZ]

It is a Hepco&Becker one - it doesn´t fit for 100% - the back part of the touring seat reaches to the arch of the rack - and I had to adjust base plate of the topcase, but it works and I don´t know about any other option for the touring seat. It looks shit, but as I mention in another video (see the one with bag comparison) - it´s a must for me...

[@pascald.1608]

Great videos ! I want to have this belt kit on my bike. I have a question : is there a dealer in Europe ? Did you get yours from California ? (the contact mail adress finishes with CA)

[@SlowRiderCZ]

Hi, I have ordered that directly from RS Tech website, Rober Straghan is a canadian (hence the "ca" e-mail) and lives in Thailand - get in touch with him, he was very helpful when I ordered mine. I am sure you´ll be able to order one as well!!!

[@janhocke7440]

Ahoj, zajímavé video, jsem též majitelem Super Meteora 650 a zvažuji výměnu řetězu za řemen. Kolik km jsi již ujel s řemenovým pohonem a jaké jsou Tvé zkušenosti, poznatky?

[@SlowRiderCZ]

Ahoj, aktuálně s tím mám najeto něco přes 2000 km - a v podstatě jak si na to zvykneš, tak žádné nové poznatky nepřibývají. Vše zatím funguje, nemusel jsem nic mazat - takže za mě spokojenost.

[@erikmartin6475]

Hi! How many km do you have done now whit belt drive? It's allo ok? What do you tell me on that? Thank you very much😊

[@SlowRiderCZ]

Hi, I have now ridden 8.000 kms with the belt. I had to adjust once - but this will probably be more matter of the bike rather than the belt. Overall I am satisfied so far...

[@erikmartin6475]

@@SlowRiderCZ Thank you for your answer, but after how many km do you adjust the belt?

[@saharien]

Hello did you find spare belt in Europe ?

[@SlowRiderCZ]

I think you´d need to specifically order one from a dealer - but I also hope that I won´t need one for quite some time....

[@pradeeshkrishnan3792]

👍

[@djrvn]

Do u get a whirring sound from the front when u accelerate ?

[@SlowRiderCZ]

No, I have not noticed anything suspicious. I have a DNA air filter and perfromance exhaust installed though, so the bike can be a bit louder...

[@erikmartin6746]

Hi a question... But after installed the belt drive kit do you need retensioned the belt or after installation you dont need retensioned? I think that evry check in italia 7500km to check the belt. Tnx

[@SlowRiderCZ]

I had to adjust once for the 8000 km I had it...

[@erikmartin6746]

Very interesting video ... What tipe of gear do you have? Original o 38 t? Which are the principal difference after belt drive? I want to bay also me the kit of the Robert. Do you like give me your e mail for speak of super Meteor... Also me have balck sm. Tnx and have a good day

[@SlowRiderCZ]

Hi! Thank you, good question. I have the higher ratio version. It´s noticeably better in higher speeds, while still OK in slow ones. Biggest difference was already mentioned: smoothness of ride, it´s quieter and most of all - MUCH less maintenance...

[@erikmartin6475]

​@@SlowRiderCZ Fantastic!!! I think that installing gear stock. Another question... to install the belt it is possible only remove the rear wheel and disconnect the shocks to not remouve the rear arm? TNX