Royal Enfield Classic 350REborn & Meteor 350. Complete old school oil Change. Reset Service Icon!

[@maitlandju]

I emailed royal Enfield, asked the dealer and read the handbook. All 3 said it would effect the warranty. I tried emailing this to you. I am so confused why can’t anyone confirm what you have been saying ? (From uk)

[@thatniallcollins8186]

Making that claim appears to be illegal under Chapter 1 of the Competition Act 1998 and Regulation EU No 461/2010 re Article 101{3} of the TFEU. Stick to the service schedule, use Approved parts and keep receipts and records. Be prepared to prove your own competence if it all goes pear shaped, and then get a lawyer. If you have a PCP the bike is not yours anyway, and must be serviced according to the finance agreement. The lawyer will cost more than the repair.

[@stuartfillingham]

@@thatniallcollins8186 Ah a man that has bothered to look into it! excellent!

[@maitlandju]

@@thatniallcollins8186 thank you greatly appreciate. It’s a bit upsetting people from royal Enfield say no

[@frankmarkovcijr5459]

Harley-Davidson with their warranty coverage try to make you have every service done at the Harley shop they have now been sued by the Federal Trade Commission and they are in the process of paying off 137 million dollars in fines so Royal Enfield can't do it either

[@frankmarkovcijr5459]

@@thatniallcollins8186 what is a PCP I am in the states and I don't know what that is.

[@sunyrj25]

People don't even handle their babies the way to handle your bikes..... it's a lovely experience watching you change the engine oil ...I love your lovely voice... And I am an ex owner of Royal Enfield cast iron engine bullet 2007 from India...

[@rotay4900]

A good few 'qualified' mechanics wouldn't go a miss by watching this! Well done Stuart!!🤩

[@michaelc3416]

Also, want to thank you for this video. While I've been doing my own service work for well over 40 years, I still appreciate the advice and experience of others. So, while I was really mainly wanting to see how to turn off the service indicator, I did watch the full video. Good tips here! And I recognize how much effort went into making such a good instructional video as this. Camera angles were excellent, explanations were spot on, and the video as a whole was superlative! A definite MUST SEE for someone newer to this sort of thing. And very informative even for an old salt like myself. 👍

[@belus-jp6pc]

Od zawsze samodzielnie wymieniam olej. To uspokaja i odpręża. Obowiązkowo do garażu dobra kawa i ciastko. 😃

[@tiffinthyme5822]

Hello Stuart, great simple to follow guide for those who may not have ventured into self maintaining their motorcycle. It’s surprising to read the dealers make a fuss over such a basic maintenance function although this is probably related to profit. I always think of the way that in India the majority of work is completed privately, as it were, just like it was here in the past. I feel we older chaps have a part to play in helping the younger riders to gain confidence in their own abilities, if not, we allow a future where self reliance is lost. Cheers Kevin.

[@stevelong5510]

Hi Stuart ! Just a quick thankyou, I’ve just done an oil and filter on my Meteor 350 and this video helped the world’s worst bike mechanic complete it with only the odd drop of oil going astray! Cost me £50 for the oil ( Motul 5100) and the kit from Hitchcock which arrived in 2 days from placing the order. Oil was £30 from Amazon and the kit £19.20 incl postage

[@chrisweeks6973]

Nice video, Stuart - and your comment about not overtightening is spot-on. I've recently had the 500 km service done on my little Skygo Earl 150 here in Philippines. I changed the oil myself at 200 km as I think it's good policy, but the 500 km service is free, though I pay for the oil. The 'mechanic' only put in 1 lt of 20W-40 and promptly proceeded to force all the fasteners as tight as he could get them. I bought more oil on the way home (of the correct 15W-40 weight this time!) and topped up to the correct level, though I had to use a large pair of pliers as additional leverage to undo the filler-plug/dipstick. He is obviously of the mind-set that, if tight is good, then over-tight is better... Needless to say, I'll be doing all my own servicing from here on.

[@joereedmusic9853]

The large Copper Washer can be made reusable many times by Annealing it in an oven or with the soft flame of a Propane torch then rapidly cooling it in either oil or water. When it is installed and torqued it becomes 'Work Hardened' and won't recompress very well when installed again. They are not very expensive in the first place but why spend the money when you don't need too.

[@martinmuller2809]

A very good description, thank you. The advice not to tighten the screws too much is a good one. Otherwise expensive damage can easily occur. For those who work with a torque spanner: The manufacturer recommends 8-12 Nm for the strainer lid and 10-12 for the filter lid.

[@johnmarshall124]

Thank you, a good clear description of the method, with a proper accent, good use of tripod to hold the camera still so I don't feel seasick watching.

[@JamEWalsh]

Service light reset worked like a damn charm, thank you sir.

[@willg4944]

Seriously, that was the most brilliant and informative DIY how to video I have ever seen , Nice job, particularly on the camera angles. Your coverage of the possible problems that could arise were spot on. 👍👍👍

[@toddcott9510]

like to say, after watching your videos, I don't get the feeling that I must have missed something important. Many thanks.

[@brianperry]

Ah!, the flashing wrench syndrome where some of us look at it and think ''Sex and Travel' I have one of those bikes where a visit to the dealer is required to be rid of the damn thing!. I did try a plug-in diagnostic tool...two in fact...all to no avail, the bikes system told them to have 'Sex and Travel'... I always change oil, filter, crush wash etc myself. However, find it very therapeutic watching and listening to your commentary on some of your DIY work on your Bikes. There is something quite satisfying about 'Working on your Bike' isn't there. Knowing you have performed the task/s correctly with no short cuts like not changing a filter or replacing the oil with a cheaper type. Call me Mr cynical, but long experience has taught me to DIY if possible....Look forward to a ride in the country Stu...Greetings from España

[@Crowbar6006]

What you said in the beginning about dealer cost is wild. I just got back from the dealer assuming the warranty covered the first 300 oil change and valve adjustment. They wanted $504 and I couldn't hide my shock. Now I'm here to do it myself.

[@reedebrown6006]

Having never done anything mechanical with a car or bike engine, having watched this video I feel I could actually do an oil change. One thing that appeals to me about these 350 singles is that I may be able to learn a fair bit of the required maintenance. Thanks for a very clear instructional video.

[@HoratioBlogs]

Thank you for this video. My RE dealer charged me £168 for the first service on my Meteor, but that did include lunch! They are a very friendly bunch at my "local" dealer just across the border in Scotland.

[@the.just.able.biker67]

Is that the dealer on Dumfries? I've heard some good things about them. my nearest dealer is in Edinburgh, so I'm torn between going local, or travelling further for potentially better customer service.

[@garysatterthwaite3751]

I used the dealer Hollywood in Dumfries and they were brilliant, gave me a test ride on a Scram 411 whilst I waited and free coffee on tap. Can’t recommend them enough. Thinks to Gordon.

[@handyjayes1]

Nice tip removing the other oil plug to remove the extra old oil 👌

[@robinputman5619]

Great Video servicing your own bike is part of the owner experience I think.👍

[@noneone2u]

Thank you. Couldn't have done it properly without you. Didn't have a new copper washer and wouldn't have known I needed a new one were it not for you. I got one and now it's all done proper. And annoying spanner is gone as well. Thanks so much.

[@davidmartin7589]

This is one of the best instructional videos on oil changing that I’ve seen. Detailed and common sense narrative

[@annettesomers7463]

I've had my meteor now for 3 months loving it. I plan to do my own services after my warranty runs out after 3 years, so thank you for this great video! 😊

[@CJ3B1]

Wonderful. Truly informative and simple DIY video for the uninitiated folk..

[@stevedix2973]

As long as you can prove you have used recommended parts and followed manufacturer procedures ect , the there are no warranty issues , been the case for as long as I can remember now and I worked in the trade for 38 years , yes some dealers will try and argue the toss as they haven`t had their cut of the service cake , but tough , thats how it goes.

[@daveinwla6360]

"Owner Suitable Maintenance" gives owners a pride of involvement, and it's part of the attraction of Royal Enfield bikes! Here in the U.S., Motul is bit easier to find that Silkolene, and the *Motul 7100 4T* line of 100% synthetic motorcycle oils in 15W-50 and 10W-50 grades are suitable for 4-stroke Euro 5 bikes.

[@scottboettcher]

Using Motul 5100 here. I'm sure both will be fine ;)

[@daveinwla6360]

Castrol Power1 fully synthetic 10W-50 4-stroke motorcycle oil is also available here, but its API rating here is only "SL", while it's "SN" in the UK and Europe. My guess is that retailers here are selling what is now overstock.

[@paulmears5330]

I picked up my new Hunter 350 yesterday. What a pleasant bike to ride! Looking forward to doing my own maintenance again, after several rather mechanically overwrought bikes. Thanks, Stuart!

[@midtennmoto7541]

Ive had my twin to you 350 only 4 days, Im nearly at my run in mileage. Thanks for the video outlining the first service and how to reset the idiot icon. You saved me a trip to my local dealer where it was purchased from. Long time follower of your channel and you 350 was the inspiration for my own. Many thanks and be well.

[@chriscrookson8524]

Very informative video Stuart. Cleanliness can't be stressed enough when changing oil and filters.

[@josemanuelroyotaberner3499]

Thanks from Spain. I've just reset my Classic 350! I really enjoy your videos. Thanks for the channel 😀

[@yellownev]

Great video.... done my Himalayan from first ownership and saved a few bob for sure. I like to use a torque wrench - makes me feel confident I've got the tightness right and as others have said 8-12 nm so I go for 10 - screwfix do a good torque wrench that goes from 7NM to 120 nm 3/8 drive - so it'll do the axel nuts as well. One final thing I do is on that lower filter bold hole as its obviously blind I use a cotton bud to remove any oil that gets in there when the filter and cover are removed - not sure the chances of hydraulic lock but the cotton but removes any oil in there. I do like the classic !

[@melfzs]

Cheers Uncle Stu , just done my 300 mile service and followed the spanner icon removal procedure, easy done 👍thanks!

[@jean-francoisauger9912]

Thanks for this great video, Just done the first oil change on my new 2024 Classic 350, with parts purchased at the dealer; since he's 280km from my home, I didn't plan to go back there for simple maintenance! I'll rely on your valve adjust video as well for this next task!

[@morrisminor56]

Thanks Stuart, just re-watched this and changed my oil to cherry flavour.

[@nathanhenry4214]

That was a very in depth how to do an oil change video. If anyone has a complaint they should get out of the house and find a girlfriend. Another excellent video.

[@midtennmoto7541]

Having just completed my run in (in 3 days), I can thank you enough for doing this video to point out the methods for this service. I spoke to my dealer where I bought it ask how they completed it. Their answer made me decide to do this myself as they do NOT remove the filter screen from the bottom of the engine during their services. Only the primary filter and drain plug. They also charge an additional $49 to turn off the service engine icon, which is absurd. This was also my first go at doing valve checks on a bike. I’ve done plenty of older cars but this was a first. My other bike is a VStrom and there’s no way I’m getting into that one. As always, top notch video and production. I’m also purchasing TripMachine luggage on your recommendations as well. Many thanks!

[@MrJpb2000]

Great video Uncle Stu Even though I do not own a Classic 350, still very enjoyable to watch and learn as 1 Day I might own 1.

[@mikepopelka2349]

An amazingly enjoyable video even though I've done this with many motorcycles over the years it's still a sense of having accomplished something to keep your machine in top form!

[@alejandropavan3366]

I have tryed the resetting and it worked perfectly. Thank you so much.

[@tinks43]

Always good to see a hard working man at work, easy for anyone to follow using the right basic tools 👍🏻

[@karthiksubramani4102]

I don’t see how your content can offend anyone. Keep up the great work, love what you do. ✌️❤️🇮🇳

[@kevinwillis3675]

Hi Stuart, a very helpful & informative video as usual. I've just gone straight to my Meteor & stopped the service reminder icon from flashing. Cheers.

[@iaminthistube]

Hi Stuart, Thanks for the tip on removing the spanner flashing sign.

[@stuartlockwood9645]

Hi Stuart , this was a clear and concise video on oil and filter change on your Enfield, presoaking the filter in clean oil is a very good idea, as it brings the pressure back up on starting, a few seconds quicker, I was impressed by the way you carried out the whole procedure, also by the lack of oil on the outside of the engine, these bikes have come a long way since the Royal oilfields of the sixties when I worked in the trade, some of them were painted inside the engine castings to stop oil seaping out through the pores in the metal , the castings were so poor, Ah! The nostalgia of riding something that actually smelt like a motorcycle, do remember guys putting a bit of Castor R40 in the petrol tank to give the aroma of a racing bike,lol. I digress, thanks for the video mate, stay safe, best wishe's to you and your's, Stuart UK.

[@daveinwla6360]

"Royal Oilfields". :-) Good one!

[@stuartlockwood9645]

@@daveinwla6360 Hi Dave, 😊 I guess that's why people of the time called us greasy bikers, especially the birds we hung out whith, that's if you were lucky to find one that didn't mind riding whith ya, the bike I mean,lol. Atb mate, kind regards Stuart Uk.

[@philtucker1224]

Hi Stuart, and as usual many thanks for this week’s guide. I do all the servicing for myself and my son’s bikes, as we can’t afford dealer prices anyway. I’m hoping to get a recent/used Meteor next and subsequently, these videos are perfect for me.

[@michaelc3416]

Stuart, thanks so much for the service reminder thing! Just picked up my Red Chrome yesterday, reached 313 miles this afternoon, and did the first service tonight. At some point, late afternoon, while trying to get to the "mark" before returning home, my icon started flashing. My first thought was, "Damn! Wonder what sort of hoops and hurdles I'll have to jump through to get that damn thing to stop." I suppose they're handy... as long as they're also easy to deactivate by the end user. Having to take it to a dealer is unacceptable to me. Fortunately, it seems that RE is on the same page here, as both my Himalayan, and the 350 can both have the service icon turned off by the owner. 👍

[@davidallen3921]

I love you.... The way u explain a lay down person...

[@GregoryHeath-it8dk]

Thanks very much for this video. Bought myself a cheap and cheerful Meteor (which I bloody love!) with the intention of doing all my own servicing, and this was very helpful. Cheers!

[@antonionorbertopetti3081]

Excelente video! Tengo una RE Classic 350 Signal 2023. Estoy muy contento con ella. Saludos desde Bs. As. Argentina. El Paracaidista

[@sidweazel2883]

Thank you for this video. It’s absolutely perfect in tone, procedure and information.

[@geraldscott4302]

I notice that they have eliminated the O ring that you have to put on the back of the filter before installing it on the UCE Classic 500 and B5 Bullet 500s and replaced it with a seal built into the filter itself. I have a 2013 B5 Bullet 500, and trying to get that O ring on the filter to stay in place while installing the filter is the hardest part of the oil change for me. There is no groove for the O ring, and I always wonder after installing the filter if the O ring has moved, because there is no way to tell once you have everything back together. I also see they have eliminated one sump plug compared to the UCE 500. I don't measure the tightness of fasteners like those, either by torque or how much I have turned them. I go strictly by feel. I have been an auto mechanic for 40 years, and just retired last year. Believe it or not, I have seen threads stripped by using a correctly set torque wrench, and following the settings in the manual. I am aware that the 500 Royal Enfields use substandard metal, so I am very careful when tightening all fasteners. Hopefully the quality of the metal has gotten a bit better. I used to use a LOT of brake parts cleaner when at work, and they provided it. But now that I have to buy it myself, it has become very expensive, even the Walmart brand, and hard to find. So I use a little gasoline in a small metal bowl and a toothbrush to clean the parts, then blow them off with a little brake or carb cleaner. I discovered when changing the oil in the 500cc UCE engine (which is a bit complicated. besides the filter O ring issue, you have to lift the bike up vertically over a pan big enough to cover both drain plugs and the filter screen plug, then lean the bike to the left, then to the right, back and forth several times) Then after pouring in the correct amount of oil. I started it, let it run several minutes, and shut it off. With it on the centerstand, the oil level came up to the top of the sight glass. But the next day, after not touching the bike overnight, I found the oil level quite a bit low. I filled it up to the top of the sight glass, and that time it stayed there. I did my first oil change on the 500 at 200 miles, the second at 500 miles, and the third at 1000 miles. I found this "oil level drop" happened every time. So I started measuring how much it took to bring the level back up to full, and just added that amount when I did an oil change. It no longer dropped overnight. I have no idea what caused that. I have had a few Harley Sportsters, and a 1966 Triumph Bonneville, both dry sump engines, and they didn't do that. I always fill my oil level up to exactly the top level, either on a dipstick or a sight glass. Never had a problem. I've noticed on all the bikes I've had with sight glasses that the oil completely disappears from the sight glass while the engine is running. That oil change warning reset seems to be a real pain. I have a 2006 U.S. brand car, and it has one. It comes on at 5000 miles, but I change my oil every 3000 miles. Fortunately it is very easy to reset. Newer vehicles don't seem to make anything easy, and I would just let it flash before I would go to a dealer. I change my oil by the odometer. Despite the fact that I am a 100% carburetor guy, I have considered buying a Meteor. In the U.S it is almost an $8000 bike OTD. Dealers are scamming like crazy. I would want to replace the exhaust and get rid of the cat con, and disabling the ABS would be an absolute necessity. For me, 100% of the enjoyment of riding a motorcycle is being in total, complete control of it, and knowing that if I mess up, bad things can happen. I will not tolerate having a computer come between me and my control of the bike. I see ABS (and EFI, and anti tampering laws, and places where you are not allowed to ride/drive an internal combustion powered vehicle, and a few more things, like sidestand and clutch nanny switches) as just more government control over my freedom.

[@martinl6205]

Fantastic definition video with such extremely useful tips, thanks Stuart!

[@johnwillard6198]

Thanks 😊 from Butte MT.

[@scottboettcher]

Me you and Evel born in Butte! :)

[@michaelc3416]

Just a comment, so take it for what it's worth... Just picked up my bike yesterday. My dealer advised that their service tech had recently attended a RE service training class, and that he had been instructed to use the "upper" oil level mark as the minimum. It seems that since these bikes were designed, built, and the service and owner's manuals were released, RE has had some additional input indicating that the oil level should be maintained at a higher level than originally indicated. I was told to keep my oil level between the upper level mark, and the top of the sight glass. Just thought this info worth sharing since I just learned it yesterday, from someone that just learned it from RE very recently.

[@samkiwi8428]

Hello Stuart Thanks for clear and informative video. Will be really good to re-watch before I do my first oil change to reassure myself I am doing it right. Have talked to one Dealer here in New Zealand and they said first service should be 100 Pounds in our $. Will check before I get them to do it. Hopefully I will have my own Classic Chrome Red in a couple of months. Have not had my own bike for 45 years but can not wait!

[@davewrigley2890]

Hi Uncle Stew just reset the service reminder on my Himilayan after watching your video. Thanks for the info.

[@steveb1297]

Great job Stuart. Nice and easy to follow and understand. Think I will get my 1st service done at the dealer before completing my own future service work for my Hunter 350 which I have just recently bought. Thank you 👍

[@johnhouvardas8846]

Hi there Stuart, I think you can add the HNTR 350 to the title, everything is the same I have tried the Service Icon Reset today. I have just reached 500 km. I bought the HNTR 350 after reading your review. Sold my 2018 T100 and got the HNTR plus 3200 euros to spend on touring. I am grateful to you for helping me make up my mind. This is a fun motorcycle to ride. My first tour will be from Samos Greece to Afyon Karahisar in Turkey for the September Moto Cross GP.

[@markymarknj]

Though I've done this on my Meteor, you've given me good ideas on what to do next time. Thanks!

[@DoomNedwob]

Cheers Stu. A very informative video! I've not ventured into self servicing as yet, so did take mine to the dealer for the first 300 mile one, more for peace of mind and the fact that I've never adjusted a tappet in my life! I shall certainly consider it in the future though...£190 including VAT for mine.

[@daveinwla6360]

With just 2 valves and screw-and-locknut adjustment, tappet clearance adjustment is super easy and soul-satisfying. Do it! :-)

[@DoomNedwob]

@@daveinwla6360 if it's soul satisfying, I'd better give it a go 😁

[@manuelhaug4053]

Great tutorial , thank you stu !!! I‘ll stick to your procedure!

[@RidingTheGoblin]

Thanks for showing how to reset the service thingo, really helpful

[@ModeratedContent]

I envy you quite a bit Stuart that you have such a lot of open space available in the UK to ride around your Royal Enfield! I tell you, India is way too congested to enjoy a good ride!

[@sboy1955]

Excellent video, thank you. Got to love a site glass for instant oil level verification 👍🏽

[@MauriceTarantulas]

Another vid that will be bookmarked for the future! Thanks👏

[@stevecoppin4278]

A good step by step video Stu thank you , ride safe mate

[@BobfmBali]

I lost confidence in stealerships years ago, sometimes I really could feel a difference in the bike and others not, so I learnt to do it myself and new it was done and done properly. When I started I got a mate to help and check and double check what I was doing just to be safe and never had any problems. I will be servicing my Classic as long as I own it and as Stu says " how much value does it add to the selling price having dealership stamps"?

[@jamescapstick9598]

For the future perhaps a video on what your observations and tests of magnets used or considered for oil filters in addition or not to drain plugs.

[@stevewalker2047]

Good video Stu. I don’t have an Enfield 350 but still enjoyed it.

[@L0cK0n7412637]

Excellent video, thank you so much! 1st oil change completed thanks to your awesome information

[@jorgesanchezgonzalez3427]

Thank you for this video. I will have a go at doing the service myself.

[@AKIB1991LASKAR]

Hey Stuart thank you for your videos.... originally I wasn't a big fan of RE....though it is manufactured here in India but never thought of buying one then became a convert to British classics after watching your videos and details you explained in your video.....Bought a RE Classic 350 ....it's pure bliss... 👍👍👍 Next on the list is Interceptor 650.... 😌😌

[@stuartfillingham]

Thanks for sharing!

[@michaelevans1658]

Nice little video uncle Stu ,on a sweet little bike .

[@williamtaylor874]

Hi stuart great vid any chance you can do a vid on 350cc battery removel there is a lot of wires in there come winter ile need to fit my trickle charger cheers .

[@stuartfillingham]

will do.

[@rockintigger]

Hi, I’m quite surprised at how many oil change videos don’t show the draining of the sump plug as well as the strainer. Like you say, if it’s there do it, why pay money an only half do the job. Which makes me wonder if dealerships actually bother to do this task. Many thanks for a clear an precise video 👍

[@Caledon1314]

Can’t wait to do my first oil change. Thanks Stu!

[@deslangan748]

Very informative. Looking forward to the tappets being done.😊

[@Echofield]

Thanks for the resetting service icon help. What did we do before KZbin?

[@nickclimpson9812]

Hi Stu, great video as usual I really enjoy your stuff. I've just had the first service on my classic 350 at my local dealer here on the south coast, it cost me £158 plus vat which I thought was a little tall for a simple oil change and tappet check, but with overheads and the need to make a profit I suppose it's reasonable. However they were excellent and very quick during the purchase and accommodating when I wanted a service first thing on a Friday so I could spend the rest of my day off riding so all in all a good experience. And the bike is fantastic.

[@glendyble4725]

Hi, i have a meteor 350 and was charged £214 for the first service, i will be doing the second "checkover" service at 3000 miles/6 months myself but will get it dealer serviced at 12 months.

[@MrQuakeroat]

@@glendyble4725 I paid £133 for my Meteor 350's first service, which I thought a little pricey until I read some of the posts here! I was quoted £65 for the 3,000 mile/6 month "service". Crazy service intervals. I won't use the bike over the winter so if I don't complete 3,000 miles by October(ish) it's going to become a 3,000 mile/12-month service next spring. Be interesting to see how they deal with that.

[@darksidemoonoi6601]

Hi Stuart, greetings from Thailand, I bought a Meteor 350 just over a year ago, the bike is perfect for this country, the only problem I've had so far is the engine, when cold it sounds sweet, but, after about 5 minutes running it gets incredibly noisy from the left hand side of the engine, to me it sounds like main bearing rumble (I've been a motor mechanic for over 40 years, my last job in the UK was an M.O.T tester for the DoT) when I ask the dealer I bought it from to examine the bike, the only response I get is 'it's normal and not to worry, the bike has 3 years warranty', when I query if it's normal why don't they all do it, the test bike I rode didn't get noisy when it warmed up, they just shrug their shoulders and walk away. The bike is due for it's 10,000km service, I am letting them do the scheduled servicing so they have no excuse should the engine fail, the vibration has got steadily worse over the time of ownership. My question to you is, does your bike's engine get noisy when warmed up or have you heard of any similar problems, I did see someone on 'KZbin' post a short video highlighting the same problem and it appeared he was told the same as me ie. 'it's normal', a reply would be much appreciated, thank you in advance, kind regards, Chris

[@Caledon1314]

Is there a RE national support in your area? I live in North Carolina. When my new Interceptor started cutting out I took it to the dealership I bought it from. Their response was to take the bike out on rides and if the intermittent fault did not surface during their test rides then there was nothing they could do. I called the US national RE customer support number. They directed the dealer to replace the side stand kill switch under warranty. I have not had cutouts since.

[@darksidemoonoi6601]

@@Caledon1314 Hi Nigel, I live in Thailand, we have some dealerships, but not many, I had the same problem with my GT535, I just disconnected the switch, problem solved, my personal experience with the dealership I bought my Meteor from are not very helpful, they seem reluctant to honour the '3 year warranty' on my bike, I love riding the bike, it's perfect for my use, but the lack of interest from the dealer is encouraging me to sell both my RE's, anyway, am happy your problem has been sorted ride safe have fun

[@davidcann8788]

Hi Chris. I use the RE dealership on Phetchaburi Road. So far they've been excellent. I also notice that my Meteor engine is quite noisier once hot. I can't identify where it's from though.

[@darksidemoonoi6601]

Hi David, thanks for the recommendation, however, I have now sold both my RE's, the Meteor had just over 20,000kms on the clock, didn't sound any better or worse from the day I bought it, so, I guess the noise is normal, mine was kind of a bearing rumble from the left hand side lower part of the engine (crankcase)@@davidcann8788

[@tanogg794]

I got 3 years or 30k km's (whatever happens first) as warranty locally, but can't service it myself nor they allow me to use synthetic oil only semi. *Sigh*. Anyway, cheers from Perú and thanks Stu !

[@kayreke-kb5hc4kl5r]

Очень информативное видео.вырожаю свою благодарность ..

[@Karl3642]

I imagine you must expend so much time and energy ensuring that all the trolls and anoraks are duly satisfied with nowhere left to go Stu. You are meticulous in both method and accompanying language used as always. The problem is, I guess the more generally correct you are, the more that the small minded brigade will want to follow you around to try and find fault. I’m glad I don’t do this KZbin stuff myself. 😂 An interesting watch and great content as always, keep up the good work, and thank you. 😉👍.

[@carlarthur4442]

Hi Stu 👋 another superb video , very informative and helpful, will keep all you've told me for future reference 😀 for my Meteor. Thanks 👌 😊

[@solomontown2808]

Good video. Thank you. George from Ohio, USA :-)

[@vsrajkamal5476]

Very useful video with good process explanation 😊

[@Paul-pb3vq]

Hi Stuart Yes I was really considering doing my own services I normally do when the my bike is out of warranty. But my new Meteor which I hopefully pick up in a fortnight. Is a fair ride away from were I live. And also its a bit of a nuisance trying to book and fit in a service that works with your day to day life. And as you said if this dealership charges over £300 😰. And as always your tutorial videos are excellent. Once again many thanks for another great video.

[@daveinwla6360]

It's still worth the trouble to keep all your purchase receipts, though! A service log also helps with eventual resale.

[@supercomp7078]

Well done, there are many cheats/hacks, whatever you want to call them on youtube to remove warning lights after you have done the repairs, and it stops a garage charging $60 to cancel a light that I cancelled in 5 minutes.

[@RonConsumer]

Ah, those nanny reminders... I don't know any true biker who forgets to change their oil at regular intervals maybe they're doing it because like the Germans; they can technology... LOL, Another great video Stu... 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@roycspary8923]

I have always checked the plug cap at the same time.with new oil in and the plug out I spin the motor over on the starter until the oil warning lamp goes out.just hoping to repay for all I have learnt from you

[@markh7200]

Great video Stuart, really helpfull for when I start DIY servicing my Hunter 350. (Surprising how much oil was released from the sump plug!) I'm surprised you don't wear gloves when handling used engine oil.. Never used to myself, but always do so nowadays..

[@CaptainRJ79]

Hi Stuart, I wanted to mention something you didn't touch on: When I follow the "oil level check" procedure in the manual to the letter (start, gently rev 10 seconds, idle 15 seconds, then shut off and wait 60 seconds to view the window) then my 350 is perfectly full. But by 10 mins or any significant time later, it is quite a bit above the max line, almost to the top of the window. I don't like the somewhat complicated procedure in the manual because results may vary. I wish it was a simple hot or cold check.

[@CaptainRJ79]

I get the same results, glad it's not just me but I don't like the "results may vary" aspect. It feels like the bike is gaslighting me

[@sgt.nickel]

Great video thank u. I feel cofedent enough 5o do my first oil change.. my dealer kenco in sooke showed and hooked me up with what i needed. U shower me the way. Good vid. 11/10

[@danmorocco]

A very useful video...Thank you so much! So easy to follow.

[@KRAM-zb2vc]

Brilliant video as always Stuart and great practical advice as always.

[@chrisrobinson860]

Brilliant video and spot on with everything. Many thanks. 👍

[@indrishmo]

Thank you for this excellent video! I got a kit that doesn't have that sump bolt washer as a part of it - if you have its dimensions at hand, please let me know. Thanks again.

[@ChrisJohnson-pd4hh]

I paid £155 for the first service on my Meteor. This was at LMT motorcycles in Louth, Lincolnshire. Regarding the flashing service reminder, the garage told me that if you follow the info gleaned off the internet the flashing spannery thing goes off, only to reappear in a few weeks time. They said you had to put a "patch" onto the system. Not quite sure what they meant though.

[@DeathClutch9266]

Hey Stuart..I’m still thinking of draining the sump plug cuz I have only 2lts of Motul 5100! If the engine filled with 1.9lt (total dried),well & good.

[@frankmarkovcijr5459]

I use Lucas oil sub supplement to make sure that there are no dry starts after I change my oil in any of my bike good stuff.

[@williamtaylor874]

hi stuart i had my 1st sirvice on tuesday in yorkshire , tappets oil and filter £180 all in.