Royal Enfield Exhaust Pipe Guard / Heat Shield (CED Black) for Meteor 350 UK Euro V Fireball – RLX01285/C

The Royal Enfield RLX01285/C is a genuine exhaust pipe guard (heat shield) finished in CED Black, designed to protect the exhaust/header area from scuffs, boot marks, and incidental contact while keeping your bike’s OEM look intact. It’s commonly searched as exhaust heat shield, exhaust pipe cover, header guard, silencer heat shield, or exhaust protector—and choosing the correct OEM part matters because mounting holes, curvature, and clamp alignment must match your exact exhaust setup.

This is a high-demand replacement when your existing guard is scratched, rattling, bent, rusted, or missing after a fall or service work. It’s also a clean cosmetic refresh for export-spec builds where the original finish is CED Black (not chrome).

Before you buy: confirm your bike’s exact variant/spec (especially UK/Euro V Fireball) and match mounting points + guard shape with your current part/photo. The part is listed as “GUARD, EXHAUST PIPE CED BLACK” under RLX01285/C.

Key Features 

• Genuine Royal Enfield part number RLX01285/C (CED Black exhaust pipe guard).

• Protects exhaust pipe area from scratches, scuffs, and minor impacts (daily riding + touring use).

• OEM mounting geometry for correct fitment on confirmed variant (no slotting/jugaad drilling when correct).

• Helps prevent rattling caused by bent/incorrect aftermarket guards (when installed with correct hardware).

• Clean factory-style finish for bikes that use CED Black guard variant.

• Ideal replacement after drops, boot-rub damage, or heat-shield corrosion.

• Parts group reference: Silencer & Exhaust Pipe (as listed by sellers).

• Listing clarity: focuses on spec/variant correctness to reduce wrong orders/returns.

Compatibility Table

FITS METEOR ALL MODELS BUT ONLY PURCHASE AFTER CHECKING PART NUM

Explicit exclusions: Do not buy for Classic 350 Reborn / Hunter / Bullet 350 / UCE models unless your existing guard is the same and mount points match.

Variants
No variants (single part number listing).
Reference-only: other finishes/related guards exist in the catalog (example: RLX01285 base code appears as “Guard Exhaust Pipe HR Black” in some listings, which is not automatically the same as /C).

FAQs 

Q1 (Fitment): How do I confirm RLX01285/C will fit my Meteor 350?
Match (1) your bike’s spec (UK Euro V Fireball Matt Green is confirmed), and (2) compare your current guard’s shape + mounting points (photo check).

Q2 (Fitment): Will this fit India BS6 Meteor 350?
Yes it does but part number matching ois important.

Q3 (Comparison): OEM vs aftermarket exhaust guards—what’s the real difference?
OEM ensures correct curvature and hole alignment for the specific exhaust configuration. Aftermarket pieces often “look similar” but can cause misalignment, rattles, or clamp stress.

Q4 (Installation): What tools/precautions are needed?
Install on a fully cooled exhaust. Use correct fasteners/clamps as per your bike; do not overtighten into thin guard metal. If your existing clamp/bolts are damaged, replace them to prevent vibrations.

Q5 (Symptoms): When should I replace the exhaust pipe guard?
If it’s rattling, cracked, bent, missing, heavily rusted, or rubbing your boot/leg due to misalignment.

Q6 (Returns-prevention): What should I send to support before ordering if unsure?
Share a clear photo of your current exhaust area + guard (side view) and your bike’s exact variant/spec (UK/Euro V vs India). This avoids wrong-fit orders.