markm228
Well travelled
- Location
- Easton, PA
Hey Guys,
I'm the proud new owner of my Royal Enfield Meteor 350; I got the Fireball Yellow. I got it September 20th, and I LOVE IT! I've followed RE for years. I was thinking about getting a Classic 500 2-3 years ago; I particularly liked the blacked out one, though I forget what the model name was. When RE discontinued the Classic I was bummed. While I like the 650s, I wasn't sure I wanted one of those. I thought I was done with riding, having sold my scooters about two years ago. Recently, I got the itch to ride again, so I started looking at bikes. I came across the Meteor.
When I saw the Meteor, I was like WOW, I MUST HAVE ONE! I checked one out at the dealer, and I liked both how it felt under me and how I felt on it. Unfortunately, they only had Supernova models in stock. I talked to the sales guy, and I told him I wanted a Fireball Yellow Meteor. He called RE North America, and he asked when they might get one at the dealer; RENA said they didn't know. Lo and behold, an hour or so later, he called and said that he got one in their just unloaded delivery! Of course, I put a deposit on the bike, and a few days later, I picked it up. I haven't enjoyed a bike this much in a long time!
Here's a little bit about me. I've owned like 10-12 bikes prior to the Meteor; the Meteor isn't my first bike. My last proper motorcycles were a 1999 Kawasaki ZRX1100 and a 2000 Kawasaki W650. I got rid of the ZRX because it scared me, and I unfortunately crashed the W650 after getting blinded by the sun one morning and blowing my turn entry-a turn I'd taken many times before, BTW. Thankfully, other than some pulled back muscles, I was all right. I thought about hanging up my helmet then, but a buddy of mine convinced me to try scooters, so I rode a 2004 Honda Helix and a 2011 Suzuki Burgman 400 for years.
Then, a couple of years ago, I realized I wasn't riding very much anymore, so I figured I'd sell the scooters; I couldn't justify keeping them if I wasn't riding them. I think I was doing maybe 500 miles a year between both of them? Anyway, I sold them. That said, I kept my tools and my motorcycle endorsement, because I've taken time off from riding before. I got the itch again; started researching bikes; came across the Meteor; and now I'm riding again and loving it more than I have in ages!
So, what made me decide on the Meteor? One, I LOVE its looks; it's just a HOT LOOKING BIKE! Two, after reading some YouTube comments to Stuart Fillingham's review of the Meteor, I came to realize that I identified with these commenters. They were older guys (I'll be 60 in February) who were looking for something light and easy to manage; they sought something that didn't cost a lot to buy, own or operate; and they wanted a bike that was fun. Three, even when I had my W650; even when I had my scooters; the vast majority of my rides were 1-2 hours on local backroads. I do on occasional day trip, but that's it. Four, I wanted a fun, simple, basic bike. Five, I didn't care about going fast anymore. The Meteor ticks all those boxes, so I got one.
That concludes my intro. Thanks to all of you for the forum! I've already been lurking as a new owner, so I thought I might as well join in. Cheers!
I'm the proud new owner of my Royal Enfield Meteor 350; I got the Fireball Yellow. I got it September 20th, and I LOVE IT! I've followed RE for years. I was thinking about getting a Classic 500 2-3 years ago; I particularly liked the blacked out one, though I forget what the model name was. When RE discontinued the Classic I was bummed. While I like the 650s, I wasn't sure I wanted one of those. I thought I was done with riding, having sold my scooters about two years ago. Recently, I got the itch to ride again, so I started looking at bikes. I came across the Meteor.
When I saw the Meteor, I was like WOW, I MUST HAVE ONE! I checked one out at the dealer, and I liked both how it felt under me and how I felt on it. Unfortunately, they only had Supernova models in stock. I talked to the sales guy, and I told him I wanted a Fireball Yellow Meteor. He called RE North America, and he asked when they might get one at the dealer; RENA said they didn't know. Lo and behold, an hour or so later, he called and said that he got one in their just unloaded delivery! Of course, I put a deposit on the bike, and a few days later, I picked it up. I haven't enjoyed a bike this much in a long time!
Here's a little bit about me. I've owned like 10-12 bikes prior to the Meteor; the Meteor isn't my first bike. My last proper motorcycles were a 1999 Kawasaki ZRX1100 and a 2000 Kawasaki W650. I got rid of the ZRX because it scared me, and I unfortunately crashed the W650 after getting blinded by the sun one morning and blowing my turn entry-a turn I'd taken many times before, BTW. Thankfully, other than some pulled back muscles, I was all right. I thought about hanging up my helmet then, but a buddy of mine convinced me to try scooters, so I rode a 2004 Honda Helix and a 2011 Suzuki Burgman 400 for years.
Then, a couple of years ago, I realized I wasn't riding very much anymore, so I figured I'd sell the scooters; I couldn't justify keeping them if I wasn't riding them. I think I was doing maybe 500 miles a year between both of them? Anyway, I sold them. That said, I kept my tools and my motorcycle endorsement, because I've taken time off from riding before. I got the itch again; started researching bikes; came across the Meteor; and now I'm riding again and loving it more than I have in ages!
So, what made me decide on the Meteor? One, I LOVE its looks; it's just a HOT LOOKING BIKE! Two, after reading some YouTube comments to Stuart Fillingham's review of the Meteor, I came to realize that I identified with these commenters. They were older guys (I'll be 60 in February) who were looking for something light and easy to manage; they sought something that didn't cost a lot to buy, own or operate; and they wanted a bike that was fun. Three, even when I had my W650; even when I had my scooters; the vast majority of my rides were 1-2 hours on local backroads. I do on occasional day trip, but that's it. Four, I wanted a fun, simple, basic bike. Five, I didn't care about going fast anymore. The Meteor ticks all those boxes, so I got one.
That concludes my intro. Thanks to all of you for the forum! I've already been lurking as a new owner, so I thought I might as well join in. Cheers!