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You would have to cut the foam or modify the seat, any good seat maker will able to do it, or if you want a factory solution try the continental gt 650 seat, that is a few mm lower than the interceptors.

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I am also looking for good suspension setup , electra's gas charged shocks are direct fit , and classic350's shocks are also a direct fit (According to R.E. Service Center folks) .

But since Classic 350 has 18 inch tires as opposed to 19 of 350 standard, I think with heavy pillion , tires would touch mudguard .

Anyways I am also looking to change them on my new Bullet X , and also have a ownership/mods thread ongoing ... you can follow that for updates and if you have already done something about it then I would love to hear about that as well !

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LOve to buy Royal enfield models 500cc

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Any one have details on the Tarus? workshop manual user manuals etc? need for restoration

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Electra shocks should fit, and the ride quality they gave me since 2013 has been good.
Also changing tyres can affect ride quality, I use Michelin Sirac Street on electra UCE. They are bullet proof, zero punctures since 2018.
Ride quality is better now, and they are more confident on curvy roads too.

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Has anyone in Chennai taken delivery of RE Meteor? I've booked one on 7th Nov and awaiting delivery.

Cheers!

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Hello brother
Congratulations on your meteor booking.
I have also booked a meteor, from chennai OMR branch a silver supernova delivery is tentative on 2 dec.
stay in touch.
BTW i am new to xbhp family please guide me and i hope to meet some fellow riders soon.
#fromchennai

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Hello again
Just received a call from the dealership i might be getting the bike delivered in dec 1st week. fingers crossed.

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Hey,

Congratulations on booking one! My tentative delivery date was Dec 7th, but I'm scared RE showroom folks will throw their usual tantrums by allotting my bike to someone else who booked the bike on a later date.

Cheers!

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Hey GandalfTheGrey,
i hope they don't and wish to see you with your meteor soon .
And i am sure it would be worth the wait .
Cheers buddy!

Got a call from RE showroom that bike has arrived the yard. Sales guy requested me to pay the amount to start the RTO procedures, so paid the full amount today. Bike will be arriving the showroom tomorrow morning, will go and visit the bike in person once it has arrived. Tentative delivery date is Dec 2nd. Hope the newly forming monsoon won't play any spoil sport. Fingers crossed!

Cheers!

Hey buddy congratulations feel so good for you man
And i guess mine also will get delivered on Dec 2. lets see but the weather is playing
Anyways do the PDI properly in day light before the bike goes for registration.
Waiting for the meet up duh

Congratulations on the new purchase and best wishes.

I have also booked mine (RE - Meteor) on 28 November and the estimated delivery is in Feb 21. Guess I have to wait for a long time. Any suggestions as to how I can speed it up? Are there any communications on status of booking that is made by RE on a periodic basis? Or do they just contact only when the bike is ready for delivery.

Thanks

Hello vikash malaya
My heartfelt congratulations on your booking. I am sure you won't regret your wait.
In which city have you booked your bike as it also depends. Wait is definitely gonna be there but yes you can speed it up !
Any other doubts feel free to pm me.
Cheers !

Hi, it's my first post here, though have been reading the boards here for years.

I was looking for some insights into the delivery process by the RE dealerships.

I recently booked my Himalayan about 2 weeks ago. Due to the prevailing circumstances, it was only possible for me to take the delivery of the bike in the next month. So, while I knew the wait times for the Himalayan have been extensively long, I requested the dealer to see if he can do something to deliver it within 4 weeks. He said there was a way, and he would notify the company, and they will let him know if any of the nearby dealerships had a bike and then that bike would be transferred to him.

Now, two weeks later, he has got the bike. His explanation for this availability is that the company sends bikes in random colors at times, and then some of the colors aren't picked up, so they are available for longer, and hence he was able to get this bike from a nearby dealership.

My main concern here is that I do not want a bike that has been rejected due to performance issues or any other defects. He says the manufacturing of the bike is in early December and after it was delivered it has been in the initial dealership.

I was wondering if anyone here with some inside knowledge can shed some light on if what he says makes sense. Is the process of allotment and delivery of the bikes by RE random at times? Also, is it probable that one of the colors hasn't been in demand for about a month? Also, would you say it is probable that the bike is completely fine and doesn't have issues? Are there any precautions or checks you would suggest I take before taking the delivery?

Season's greetings, and tHanks in advance.