Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

Try fego float, ride on air , solace bum partner rather than spending on gt seat.
Not much difference in comfort level of the two seats.
Touring seat also isn't very helpful heard this from many.
Either get it modified with added foam support or go for fego float.(fego is more economical option)
One rider friend has same issue like yours on different Motorcycle so first he got his seat modified with added u shape foam to support his tail bone and later he started using fego float.

Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

Hi guys...

I have been riding the Interceptor for past almost one and a half years. It is an astounding machine in sorts that it has actually brought the "motorcycling" back into motorcycle for many.
However, having said that, I face an issue with the seat which is quite nagging and persistent... The seat is nice actually. It is soft and cushiony and the bum doesn't really complaint. But as it is a seat which is flat, I feel that the absence of tail support in such that it negates the USPs of the otherwise nice seat to a large extent. After riding for even a short time, you feel that someone could provide you with at least a towel which you can keep just below your tail bone so that it relives the middle and lower back of stress and fatigue.

I have thought that I will install the handlebar risers to address the issue. The torso will bw more upright and hence the stress to the middle and lower back will be less. I also have a ride on air air seat but cant carry it always for D2D rides. Then a friend advised that why not to go for a seat which has tail bone support like Cont650.

I checked it on net and found that it MAY solve the problem. But before buying a Rs. 4K seat I thought of checking it here.

Does anyone have any inputs or experience with this setup of an Int650 with a Cont650 seat installed? I have heard that the seat of Int650 is more cushiony that of Cont650, but I feel that Cont650 seat might provide enough tail bone support. Any idea?

Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

Well then my knowledge of LEDs is outdated [emoji28]. I'll definitely give it a try and hope my opinion changes

Thanks [emoji4]

Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

Hi,

if it is not your motive to blind anyone why even ask an upgrade option about LED bulbs in the first place? [emoji28][emoji23]

Also what you are saying about "blinding" is seriously outdated, and is particularly mainly for HID kits being used without projector setup, and certain cheap LED units in their infancy 5 years ago.

Since modern high quality LED bulb units have a proper cutoff built-in, with just bit of adjustment on the headlamp beam adjuster, you wil be getting the correct focus and pattern without blinding anyone in low/main beam.

Cheers!

Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

Thanks for the detailed update mate! If I can give my two pennies worth, I think RE has designed the headlight unit to accommodate a halogen bulb(the reflector pattern differs for led/halogen/hid). An LED bulb will bind the oncoming traffic because of its ultra-bright light and that is not my motive.

Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

Mine is stock.
We have many 650 owners here in delhi using Philips xtream vision in same wattage and yes it is way brighter than stock bulb.

Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

Have you tried either? I couldn't find reviews on either for interceptor 650

Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

Hi,



I went with AUTOBAHN S2 H4.The one in the video my Interceptor only. It is a COB type and works well in dispersion type lens of old 650 twins. Great low beam. Though high beam mainly only for flashing. Not recommended for above 100kph rides in the night. No issues so far and consume less than 25 watts from the stock ones too.

If you have a clear lens after September 2019 batch, go with their M3 LED units.



For high speed night rides I'd recommend their top of the line F5 GXP LED lights.

AUTOBAHN Technologies have a very friendly Customer Support via whatsapp too, they will clarify all your doubts before dispatch.

Cheers!

Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

Philips xtream vision or osram night breaker.

Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

Hey everyone!

Has anyone tried out alternate headlight bulbs for the INT650? Preferably LEDs. I don't plan on replacing the headlight unit due to budget constraints. Appreciate any guidance [emoji4]

Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

I've been stopped by cops but not because of sound, it's not overly obnoxious or loud to disturb people as well , you can on par with the ktms in terms of loudness but not overly loud to disturb, also running a air filter and ecu soo engine runs properly .

Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

Still illegal , you are saved till they don't catch you.

Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

Off topic , I use a exhaust but with a dB killer, not much of a issue .

Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

Sorry for late reply yes it's the standard ones drysack ones. I would modify the frame thank you

Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

Just to be sure - when you say "rynox saddle bag", do you mean the ones that are exclusively designed for upswept exhausts(Nomad series) or just standard saddle bags(like drystack series)?

If it's the former, then the company is misleading us

Alternatively, you can get a 4inch(width) plate welded to the bottom frame of the saddle stay to ensure your saddle bags rest on it at all times and not make contact with exhausts