Hi Teacher T. Thank you for an honest review, just what we were looking for. Point taken on the rain covers. putting up two holes at the bottom for all new ones. its the first time we have developed something with a pannier rack and looks like the rain cover issue slipped our attention. The bags are lined thourgh out with rainproof material. The covers help in keeping the leather intact and keeping the zips that will let water through out of the way. But we will quickly get them on everything going out now. To answer the questions on the pannier rack breaking the chasis, it wont and to answer it in more technicality, will ask Autoengina (the manufacturers of the stays). Its been well tested and doesnt snap. The cases on the himalayan are different, but its best they answer it.
Thank you Trip Machine. I really did enjoy making this video. And now I get even more looks than ever while out on the bike, with those sexy saddle bags. There is one video floating around of an Indian guy breaking both his rear shocks, and RE blaming it on his saddle bag mounts attached to the top of the suspension. This is the concerns in the comments. I think the top bolts were over tightened, and were the cause of the issue, not the racks themselves. Which is why I think it’s a good idea to issue fitting instructions including torque settings for the bolts. 🙏
Hi Sid and Teacher T, Stays are designed to be mounted on static points of the chassis and mounting brackets do not interfere with the suspension's operation. Also Attaching stays on stock suspension bolt does not compromise the axial strength of the bolts. Similar stays are currently installed on over 500 Super Meteors, and we haven't received any complaints regarding their performance.
@@Teacher-T-Thailand I guess the videos of the chasis of the new himalayan breaking due to the engine guard being mounted on the chasis. RE claims they have broken since they were mounted it where the engine is also mounted. if there is another video, would like to see it and get this done. we do have installation video on the website :)
Watching your channel and really enjoying it. Subscription earned sir. One question, how reliable long term do you think this bike will be? Is this a keeper for 100,000 km with only basic maintenance or would you expect some bigger repairs over that time?
Yes. I’m looking forward to trying to design my own rack from tubed stainless steel. And trip machine have just made a new seat. I just hope I haven’t upset them too much 😂🙏
YT just recommended your channel to me. I'm just south of you in Phayao. I'm thinking of getting the SM 650 in October. I've never owned a cruiser. How does it handle on the mountain roads up here?
I had the Meteor 350 for 2.5 years. The mountains are the reason I upgraded to the 650. The 650 eats them up. Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai was always a dangerous trip I never looked forward to on a bike. Especially through the twisty mountain parts. Now a 3 hour trip is down to just over 2 and I love the twisty mountain parts now. Thanks for watching. Choc dee 🙏
Nice video. Looking forward to your review of Hagons shocks. Two things, firstly I would look into those saddle mounts. Someone made a video on RU-vid on how their suspension broke and it has a lot to do with mounting things on that suspension point. And lastly, those are not the Himalayas. If they are then so are the mountains of central Asia. Those are just some small hills.
Thanks. Yep saw that video. The rack system they used was warped 180 degrees around the bike, and very close to the original suspension, which we all know bottoms out. I’ve a,ready done a review of the Hagons : ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-1h1J09k1xww.htmlsi=CRlzIRIFaES0pCba. And the mountain ranger is locally called the foothills of the Himalayas. It was tongue and cheek, and I was chuckling each time I said it 😂🙏
Their website is confusing. I think you have doubled the pair price. Press single price, then buy a pair and save. Could you check please? I will mention it to them. 🙏
Hi, yes if you go to the bag without the stay it then becomes apparent that you can buy just 1 for half the price. Like you say the page with the luggage plus the stays is confusing
It’s documented by one Indian guy who made a video, probably because he had a mounted rail on the swing arm. We never see where the mounts were. This is frame to frame. No affect at all to the swing arm, it is still free to bounce. 🙏
@Teacher-T-Thailand ok. Well I hope you are correct. The mounts on the other pannier mount caused the shock to lose its pivot point and snap. There was more than one person that had the shock snap.
@@deveous_dave it’s all a bit suspect. But I have seen some badly designed rails fixing to the swing arm. And that’s bound to cause issues. I’m happy to trial it. But thanks for pointing it out. I’m aware of the claims, but don’t believe them. Time will tell 🙏
My thought is that the way to protect from rain while parked up is to carry a water proof bike cover, whole or half, and throw it on the bike while parked. Also, anything critical absolutely must be kept in a true water proof bag inside the pannier. Otherwise, you are asking for disaster.
What a wonderful idea. I think the covers are for riding through the rain really. But yes if I had a whole bike cover for that 2 hours, I would have protected the bike as well as the bags. Looking into it 👌🙏
Nice video! A question: Don't you feel the wind blast on your shoulder and head without the windshield? I have been facing lot of this when I cross 80kmph.
No I don"t. I noticed it more with a windshield, as it focuses the blast right at your head. I happily to 120kph like this. But I do need a full face helmet 🙏
They are indeed. Thanks 🙏 Panniers or Saddle Bags? Super Meteor 650 Expedition - Trip Machine Special ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ilct0foerv0.html
Very nice review. The saddlebags do look nice on the Super Meteor, but for everyday functionality and security I am sticking with my lockable Shad SH23 hard bags. A comparison of the Hagon vs YSS rear shocks would make a great video. I would think that since you already have the Hagons, YSS should be more than willing to provide you with a set of their shocks to review if they truly believe that they justify costing twice as much.
Great vid as ever. Your passing reference to the inexpensive Hagons sounds like they're working out. The Trip Machine bags do look the business on the S Meteor, but of course they need to sort out the rain covers. I would have thought a completely enveloping w.proof bag with w.proof zip for closure, and a vertical slot aperture with Velcro to accommodate the metal frame might work better. Your vids make me miss the North so much!
Thank you. Yes the Hagons have helped greatly. I suppose I should try YSS also, as they are made here in Thailand. But can never correspond with them here. Velcro and 4 sides will probably make the covers too bulky to store, and take room away from storage. That was real monsoon rain for over 2 hours. I will try the holes in the bottom this weekend. I just hope I haven’t annoyed my sponsor lol 🙏
Spectacular view of the mountains from the coffee shop. Looks like it was a fun weekend. Not really a fan of leather or canvas bags myself, precisely for the reason that water can start to seep through. It will be great if you can get the rain covers sorted. Those mounting bars do look quite sturdy, and that's a plus. Thanks for the video.
Thank you. Personally I do love the looks of the bags. And so do a lot of walkers by, as they stop in their tracks to admire the bike. They give that retro look I like. The bags are waterproof lined apparently. Some one suggested rubbing dubbin into them. Rainy season will end in a couple months, the 7 months of dry again, All the best, Thanks for watching 🙏
Would’ve liked a rear view camera shot to see how far the bags stick out. I’ve seen some mounts that are far wider than they need to be. Great quality as is all their stuff.
On this trip it was 2 cordless drills with batteries and chargers, for the weight. I probably only need one bag for my daily needs. 2 for when the wife ever decides to travel with me 😂🙏 Many thanks
Well the products do look good, but there is zero customer contact. I have contacted them via their website for delivery details. Nothing no contact. Then I looked at their reviews in Europe, extremely bad. Customers not receiving goods, no contact whatsoever. So although I would buy. It's a no from me, zero confidence that I will either receive any communication or even the product. Not your fault mate, nice video, nice bags, poor customer service.
I’m sorry to hear this. They do have many distributors world wide. Maybe worth a shot? Here is a list: www.tripmachinecompany.com/pages/retailers-of-trip-machine They also have a RU-vid channel and maybe more responsive there? youtube.com/@tripmachine?si=HX01gUFuO-PRlnfr
Hi Mr. T. Another great video and review. One thought i have for regular use involves the belt and buckles for adjusting the bags' cover is to use plastic snap clips instead of fiddling with the buckles each time.
Great idea. These bags have a very clever quick release hidden under the belt. You can still adjust the length, but not have to bother with buckles all the time. Thanks for watching 🙏
I’m in the UK. Order took twice as long to be made as stated in the order. I had to order alternatives in that time. Trip Machine refuse to now allow the unopened late product to be returned. I would not recommend.
@@StevieJ1403 That’s a real shame. Customs really can hold things up sometimes. They do have a UK stockist. Urban rider in London. But I don’t see that they stock this style of bag yet. Sorry to hear of your bad experience. All the best 🙏
It looks like they've never watched your videos before, Teacher T! Couldn't they have sent you them in black?! I know we shouldn't look a horse in the mouth, but c'mon...
Good honest review thanks. They look the part and look well made but for me they are a failure, as you pointed out the rain covers are hopeless , rain proofing this type of luggage is always a problem so that and the fact they are not lockable rules them out for me, shame as they look good
I love them. Easily removable and portable with a shoulder strap if worried about security. The rain covers do work with the mod. Not even the Genuine RE plastic ones are waterproof. And the locks wouldn't stop a determined thief. Just took them to Bangkok and back again. Next week's video 😀😁
Ah ok glad they're working for you now, I think I'm going for hard luggage even though they also have limitations. Looking forward to next vlog cheers 👍
Ahhh yes sorry. It was my Pun, and my thinking, that the way the saddle bags work, I think they are more of a pannier, than a saddle bag. I hope to see the plastic panniers soon, but the room inside them looks very limited from what videos I’ve seen. 🙏
@@shivakumarmshiggavi9945 ha ha ha of course. Trip Machine Company is Indian right? But actually available world wide. They have distributors and stockists of their products worldwide 🙏
Those bags do look the part; personally, I would never use rain covers on any luggage system. 'just smother them in Dubbin - plus, it adds a deeper, and more attractive hue to the standard camel-brown. A top mounting point to a suspension arm is problematical; perhaps find a sub-frame rail nearby. Your filming and editing skills continue to be exceptionally-stunning
I think as long as the top bolts are not overtightened all should be good. I'm suspicious of that video. Something doesn't add up with the story. Thanks though. The filming and editing is still on the learning curve 🙏
Great video! I really like the Tripmaschine products and would like if they would make exactly the same saddlebag for the HD Sportster 2004-2022 models
Great products, only the service is not what it used to be, in the last few months they made a decision not to market to everyone, Israel is one of the countries that bought a lot from them and suddenly the service and deliveries were stopped. It's a shame. I wrote several positive reviews about their products. I have almost 60 percent of their line. If someone wants a company with long-term service, they should look for another company.
@@Teacher-T-Thailand It could be, it's just a shame that they are erasing an entire area that confused them. everyone who asks, I honestly answer that the products are very high quality, and the whole idea of this company is the continuation line that you can choose a color and each time purchase another bag, another pouch, another wallet and everything will remain the same line and color. You know me from Facebook and Instagram, photos of riding with my Super Meteor always with their bags.
