Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

Hi there. I have not used Dirtsack Boomerang hence I cannot say much about the same. But I have been using Rynox Nomad V2 tailbags on my Classic 500 as well as on the Interceptor 650 for the last four years. I bought Rynox Nomad as I have an Upswept exhaust on my Classic 500. Thankfully the Nomads work well on the Interceptor as well. As you can see in the photos below the Nomad saddlebags are quite clear of the exhausts. Since I was a bit apprehensive about the same I put an additional webbing strap to hold the bag in place. But that will not be essential.

Point to note I also have saddlestays fitted on my Interceptor. No saddlebag will be usable on the Interceptor without saddle stays. The saddlebags will not touch the exhausts provided you set them up correctly depending on the load. Equal loading of both sides is a must. Hope that helps you.

Ride hard stay safe.

Re: Interceptor 650 Twin


Thanks man. The footpeg is clear now. Yes, I am a DIY person only and that why I got intrigued when you said that modification involves fitment of the GT gear shifter, GT brake pedal and refitment of the existing footpegs.. I will definietely try this one. As you have mentioned, I hope the purchase of GT shifter and GT brakepad will do the thing apart from refitment of existing footpegs.

And thanks for your impressions of the seat as well. I guess I will purchase the GT touring seat.

Re: Interceptor 650 Twin


Your understanding of the footpeg modification is correct. The job involves unscrewing a few nuts and bolts and refixing them at a slightly different location. If you are a mechanically inclined DIY type of guy, you can do it over two hours. It is equally easy to revert to the 650 type footpegs as well. That having been said, I know of people who prefer the rearset position because that way, footpegs dont hit your shins when you are manoeuvering your bike sitting on it.

Coming to the seat aspect here is my take. I have found people largely agreeing with what I say, but there are a few who would opine otherwise. The stock Interceptor seat becomes unbearable to sit on after about an hour of riding. The stock GT 650 seat after about 90 mins. The touring GT 650 seat is also OK for about 90-100 mins of continuous riding. Give or take another 20 minutes depending on your bottom end sensitivity, height and quality of roads being ridden on. So if you wish to change the seat itself go for GT 650 Touring seat. It is much more firm and is better than stock Interceptor seat. Tailbone support is also adequate.

Thanks

Ride Hard Stay Safe

Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

Hello,
Did anyone try out the Dirtsack boomerang series saddle bags? Do you think they are better than the Rynox Nomad series?
My primary concern is the bags touching the exhausts when loaded - will a saddle stay help avoid this?

Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

Thanks bhai...Ye indeed. It was insightful.
With respect to foot pegs, did the modification you mentioned in your reply, require any welding work? Or is it something which requires just bolts-and-nuts work and may some placements of parts in different manner?

Secondly, whenever you use he GT seat, is it comfortable as far as tailbone support is concerned? I think I asked my question inadequately with respect to seat in last post. I actually have the RideOnAir. So, I use it whenever I ride long. But for D2D commute, only the normal seat is used. So you have ridden the Interceptor with both seats (i.e. the GT seat and also the stock int seat). So which one did you find better?

Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

Regarding tail bone support, I am still running the stock seat. But whenever I expect to spend more than an hour in the saddle I prefer using the Fego Float air cushion. The air cushion makes sitting in the saddle very comfortable and provides adequate support and that is from a 700 km ride experience in a day. So use this option to maintain the stock look yet have a removable option.

Regarding foot pegs I have changed the driver foot peg position from the Interceptor to the more rear set GT position. The modification involves fitment of the GT gear shifter, GT brake pedal and refitment of the existing footpegs. The mod is completely reversible and can be done at any RE service centre. Once done the driver footpegs are exactly same as that of GT 650. I have not touched the pillion foot pegs at all. Hope that clarifies it for you. Thanks

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Hi [MENTION=50946]arunsekhar1[/MENTION] ...Hi [MENTION=106745]Chakrapani[/MENTION]
Great stuff. I have 2 queries.

First, is the tail bone support good now as compared to the stock Int seat?
Secondly, you have modified the foot pegs. What I understood is that you have replaced the stock Int foot pegs with those of GT. Right? If yes, then I wonder what is the use as the placement of the footpegs can not be changed.
If you meant rear footpegs, then how will that matter for the rider.

Kindly clarify a bit.

Thanks in advance.

Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

Yes it will touch the tank since interceptor tank is bigger.. however I've seen some modifications done to the lock to prevent this. I dont know exactly what it is but if you're in Bangalore, acclaim motors yelahanka do it. But only downside to that is you won't be able to lock on the right side

Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

Hi all. I have joined the xbhp community newly. One hell of a place this forum. Have been following it since I got my Interceptor 650 delivered on 30 Nov 18. I have been running the GT clip ons and rear sets on my Interceptor for about five months now. The only thing I have faced is that left clip on tends to touch the tank. Plz share if you have also experienced something similar. Keep riding and stay safe

Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

So some updates from my Interceptor.

I was not very happy with the upright rider triangle in the Interceptor and realized I am more comfortable with the GT rider Triangle. So I changed the 3 contact points, i.e. the GT rearset footpegs, clip on handlebars and Touring seat. I feel much more in control of the bike now.

Further managed to buy a GT 535 Cowl just for looks. I also blacked out certain parts to give it an all black front end.

Here are the pics:

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Thanks man...will definitely check.

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Cool. Okay. Just check if they have a return policy for atleast one week. Then if you don't like it after buying you can return it to them.

Also they seem to have an Amazon sellers page too, last I checked in February. If this seat is also there, then I guess Amazon might have a return policy for the same.

Cheers!

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Thanks man. That helped. I reached them out but sadly there is no way to test ride it in DElhi.

Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

Hi, if you check our 650 twins international Facebook group, you will know that many are using the GT touring seat instead of our stock Interceptor seat. It seems to be offer better firmness and slightly wider width near the tail bone region.

Also it's always better to get proper custom seat from a good seat maker in your region. If you find that hard, then please check the plethora of options from Sahara Seats in their website or Facebook page. Three of my riding friends in Tamil Nadu group are using them and are fairly satisfied with them. I personally love the new version they launched two weeks ago, thinking about getting it next month.


Cheers!

Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

I do have a air seat from RideOnAir. Its really nice. but cant carry it always for D2D rides. I use it for trips always.
Was thinking of getting a tailbone support only.

But thanks man.