Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

Hello everyone!

I got my 2nd SVC done today and this time from a dealer in my hometown, Mangalore(I reside in Bangalore).The bike has barely run 2K kms but crossed the 6 month mark last week. A few things that I found rather strange-

1) The instrument cluster would regularly fog up and this time it had left a permanent mark on the inside of the glass- brought it to their attention. They say a replacement under warranty takes 15-20 days. Is this normal/true?

2) The SVC center guy claims that chain lube/cleaning is default for all service intervals and not something that we can opt out of. I don't see this mentioned anywhere in the periodical maintenance section of the manual. Are these dealers allowed to dictate such rules - is there no one from RE monitoring this?

I do not have an alternative. Karnataka has only 2 company owned outlets/SVC centers and they are in Bangalore. Who can I reach out to with my grievances.

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Thanks man.

Today I took my bike to the RE SVC. They inspected the tank lock, and agreed to change it. They changed the entire lock system (3 in no.s) and gave me the new set of keys. I obviously had to surrender all 3 old locks and my old set of keys. It was covered under warranty.

Thankfully, the process didn't take more than 1 hr.

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Cross posting my earlier update from Classic 500 thread...

"Good for you. I have an Interceptor 650 in addition to my Classic 500 as well.

On a connected note, though OT plz do check the rubber washer inside the Interceptor 650 fuel cap. Mine has a tear and needs to be replaced under warranty. What it leads to is that whenever I tank up to the brim, on hard braking, fuel tends to spill out. This has been reported on other forums as well. There are some videos on Youtube as well. Also this can get dangerous as fuel that spills onto a really hot engine or crankcase can catch fire.

Conversely, if fuel spills out, rainwater can also get in. It will be worth a check. Thanks

Ride hard, stay safe."

Yes I too have the same problem. I had escalated the same to RE ASC and they were ready to replace it under warranty. But unfortunately have not been able to get it done due to COVID.

Also plz do check the locking arrangement in the tank side. On one occasion, the lock got jammed and I was unable to open the fuel cap for topping up. The jamming up was due to corrosion in the lock assembly. Since then I have made it a point to lubricate the locking arrangement with WD 40 at least once in a month. Problem seems to be more acute in monsoon time when ambient humidity is very high.

Would like to know from owners of BS 6 Twins if RE has fixed this problem. Thanks in advance.

Ride hard stay safe.

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Cheers...Happy riding

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Hey All,

Hope everyone's doing absolutely fine. So after I got my first service done for my Continental GT 650 a week ago, I got the time to go on a quick coffee run as the climate was cloudy and apt as well. Went on a 100kms run to and from. Following are the observations.

1. Engine heating is still there very negligible difference post 1st service as few mentioned it would be. I would have to live with it I guess. [emoji3062]

2. While I was travelling to I was doing some high speed runs trying to push the limits not of the motorcycle but mine honestly [emoji28] I could easily touch 140kmph without much effort and didnt want to push past. I do follow ATGATT.

3. Windblast is noticeable at high speeds, the tall flyscreen is of no help, it thrusts the wind straight into my face, tucking in would help alot to minimize.

4. Peculiarly when cruising at 100kmph I could see the vibrations at handlebars and bar end mirrors at around 4k rpm but twist the throttle above that and the vibes are gone [emoji848]

5. The sweetspot I felt was between 110-125kmph, the engine was humming smoothly like a symphony [emoji28]

6. Forget about fuel efficiency if you are planning to move in crusing speeds of 100 plus, FE is highly impacted. [emoji856]

7. When I was about to reach the destination I could notice some fogging up in the instrument clusters as pic attached. But didnt see it on my way back. [emoji849]

8. When I stop the bike and turn ignition switch off I see the Battery and Oil check lights glowing along with neutral, is that normal?[emoji3063]

8. Overall I am happy with my motorcycle still getting adjusted to the weight, power and charecteristics of it. Coming from a meager 150cc Yamaha R15 V2 [emoji28]

Sorry for the long post, stay safe, happy riding brothers. [emoji41]

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Yes..I will be getting it replaced asap.

And yes, probably the entire thing should be replaced as it seems to be a complete unit. Well, if they are replacing one lock then they ought to replace all 3 locks I guess.

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This has happened to few and it will be replaced in warranty. Get it done asap other there are chances of fuel spilling out.
Probably they would replace the full lock set as this gasket is not a separate item.

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Today, while I was getting my bike refueled, I inadvertently happen to check the fuel tank lid which I was holding in my hand while the tank was getting filled. Much to my surprise, I found the rubber seal just below the lock (which is used to actually seal the tank opening) cranked open. I checked upon it closely and found that half of it it just withered off from rest of the rubber.
On a quick inspection, I feel that it may still provide the sealing for the tank. But can not be 100% sure. If it is not sealing the tank, then I might be in problem with respect to the water seeping into the tank. As I cant say for how long the crack was there, cant really comment on whether there was any seepage. The bike is however running okay.

My bike is March, 2019 purchased and has barely done 5k on odometer. Given how RE is being praised in general for the quality of the 650 Twins, it was surprising that such vital part just gave in.


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That was quick. Thanks a ton mate!!!

Will get back to you with updates on my progress

Ride safe!

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If by Old School Custom saddle stay you mean this



then it is a very good design. Go for it. It eliminates all problems related to Upswept Exhausts. This saddle stay design will allow you to fix conventional saddle bags ie. rectangular saddle bags as well. And would also allow you to upgrade to hard case panniers in future when budget permits.

Secondly, among the four saddle bags that you have shortlisted I would recommend Rynox Expedition Stormproof saddle bags. They are fully waterproof and would be a worthy investment. The rectangular shape will also allow better stowage space. And I am sure they would fit well on the Old School saddle stays as well.

You cannot go wrong with Shad Top Case so be assured of the same. Since you have a Top Case I would not recommend adding a claw type over the pillion seat stowage bag. It might adversely affect the vehicle riding dynamics.

I have used many Rynox products and hence I can vouch for their build quality and durability. Dirtsack products I really have no idea.

Regarding fit and feel of saddle stays I would recommend you to chat with Old Customs sales team and have them share some photos.

You could also chat with Motocentral Pune on their WhatsApp number mentioned on website. They are Rynox retailers and have a significant customer base. I am sure they would also be able to guide you. I have bought riding gear from Motocentral Pune and have found them to be quite knowledgeable and forthcoming.

Hope this helps.

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On my hunt for the perfect saddle stays I've come across the following-
1) "Zana saddle stay" for 1800
2) "Old school custom" saddle support for 3500. It's priced higher coz it's got a bottom support to avoid the bags from touching the exhausts (my guess)

Do you think the additional price on 2) is justified? Would you recommend it over 1)?

For the saddle bags, I've got the prospect list down to 4. They are-
1) Dirtsack Boomerang 25L at 3650- https://www.dirtsack.in/products/boo...re/saddle-bags

2) Rynox Drystack 30L at 3450- https://www.rynoxgears.com/products/...ddlebags-black

3) Dirtsack Frogman 28L at 6100- https://www.dirtsack.in/products/fro...dirtsack-store

4) Rynox Expedition 32L at 5250- https://www.rynoxgears.com/products/...ags-matte-grey

A few things about my existing touring setup- I currently have a 42L top box from Shad SH42 and do not have the budget for panniers. I'm fairly new to the biking/touring community (This is my 2nd bike and I've been riding since 2015). Purchased the top box with limited research and I'm not sure if it was a wise decision

Based on this info which saddle bag do you think I should opt for? I stay in Mangalore and we do not have dealers for motorcycle luggage (none that I know of have Rynox or Dirtsack in stock)

Thanks a ton

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Yes you are right I have Zana saddle stays. They are strong and quite sturdy. The build quality is pretty good. Been using them for a year plus now.

The Nomads are not waterproof even with the cover. The covers themselves are partially effective as they cover the saddlebag on the outer side. The cover is a slip on over the top type. Hence the section of saddlebag that is towards your tyre is left uncovered. Hence if you drive through a puddle or a even a shallow body of water the splash will end up wetting your bag. To keep your things from getting wet you will still have to pack things in plastic bags inside the saddlebag if you are riding in monsoons. While I am happy with Nomads I feel their design is a bit dated.

Check out the Expedition Stormproof saddle bags from Rynox. They are waterproof with a top roll design. The price difference is not much. Since you have to go for saddle stays it would be worthwhile to check these out as well. I suggest you go to a shop and try out both variants. Make your choice based on what feels better for you. You can then wait for a good deal online and order the bags. This would be the best process. Do let me know what you have decided.

Ride hard Stay safe.

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This is awesome and assuring. Before I close off on my purchase (most likely the Nomad ones), could you also relay your experience of the bags during moderate to heavy rains? I've heard mixed reviews on the quality of the rain cover provided - is it up to the mark?
I'm guessing you've got the Zana saddle stay installed on the Interceptor?

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Yet another affirmation of how good this bike really is.

Cheers

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If you are located in Delhi, check out Khajanchi Seats in Karol Bagh. Equivalent to Sahara / Perfect / Rao seats.
They can provide you tons of options to choose from in terms of seat fabric / Foam / Seat type / stitching. Do check it out before you but the GT seat.