Hello People,

I have booked an intercepter with the new touring seat offered as an accessory. Is it any good or did I just paid for getting bike early?

Also, what are the waiting times? my dealer told me 60-70 days since I opted for couple accessories (the newer touring seat and a sump guard.

Please let me know if the seat is any good.

My mechanic (not an RE employee) told me the sump guards are a bad idea as a lot of muck and grime gets collected between the sump guard and the engine. Which is also tough to clean because of how inaccessible it is. A crash guard is enough to protect the engine even from below.

Hello, I own a 2021 Bs6 model Interceptor. It has clocked ~3600 kms.

The bike seems to have a rattling feel to it which increases as the engine heats up. I do feel some amount of vibrations at handle bars and near the fuel tank. Something like a few metallic thingies are left inside the engine to jump around. I get the suspicion as if some components are running dry.

I have ridden a couple of other interceptors, which I have felt to be running smoother and tighter than mine. They all were well beyond 7-8000 kms on odometer. One my friend who owns an interceptor does not feel much of a difference in his and my bike, while I feel it

I did visit a couple of RE service center nearby but they sounded clueless about it. Here I would like to mention that I live in a small town in Punjab, and the nearby RE service center mechanics do not seem to have an extensive experience of working with Interceptors.

My motorcycle is in its stock condition. I have added polytron metal treatment (150 ml) to the engine oil very recently, in an attempt to reduce some friction and heat. However, it is not making much of a difference in my experience.

Any suggestions, if there could be a probable issue with the bike and I should get it checked at some other mechanic/service center; or, it is normal and the engine is still on the way to attain its real smooth character and clock more miles, till the next engine oil change at 5000 kilometers ?

Thanks.

Hi All, It's been 2.1 years since I purchased Interceptor 650 and now the Amaron battery has given up. It's dead, the bike's battery doesn't hold a charge at all anymore.

I am now looking for a new battery, Exide ETX14 battery. But it's out of stock everywhere in Dehradun. Even SVC said, they can't help source the battery. And to add insult to injury no other manufacturer makes a 12Ah battery. Has anyone replaced their stock battery, if yes where did you get it from? If you installed a different capacity or manufacturer, which one did you install?

Bike is sitting idle since last few days, request to help. I am located in Dehradun. If anyone can help in this regard (Rishikesh/Haridwar/Roorkee are nearby).

Why not? Its is cheap solution to a potential threat. I also do offroads and I ride in NCR only. However, radiator and sump guard were the firsts of the accessories I got installed on the bike. Costed me around 2500-2700 bucks.

It's been 2.5 years since my continental gt 650 and due to working from home and the frequent lockdowns and some neglect on my part, the bike's battery doesn't hold a charge at all anymore. And to my utter disappointment, the Exide etx14 battery that fits the bike is out of stock everywhere in Bangalore. Even SVC said, they can't help source the battery. And to add insult to injury no other manufacturer makes a 12Ah battery. Tried installing the 14ah Exide 12XL14L-A2, but it doesn't fit, the third bracket from the toolbox comes in the way. Has anyone replaced their stock battery, if yes where did you get it from? If you installed a different capacity or manufacturer, which one did you install? And how is it running?

To me looks like the battery issue or the loose connection, i think RE team can check and sort this out fairly easily, if you go to talk to them or may check yourself for the connection etc (going thru youtube videos, if there are any)

So, i came back to hyderabad exactly after 5 months and 22 days. Bike was already due for yearly servicing in mid jun, but it was already aug 20th.

I was quite afraid that it may not start as the bike is more then 2 year old now and battery would not have been in that good shape.

So, i went in morning to parking area, removed the cover and cleared dust and turned on the key. After that shook the bike for 10-15 times. Laid it down and picked up also 4-5 times to shake the stagnant oil and petrol, based on the advice frim "clutchandplate" from the previous page. So, the first time i knew that i could pick it up like smaller bikes from the ground. with some extra effort.

After which i hit the ignition switch for 3 seconds and immediately after another hit for 3 seconds and bike started. Left it idealing for 5 more mins while i did more dusting and immediately went to service center.

Since the 3rd service timeline was already passed they used the 4th service coupon for free servicing. Not sure what happens to warranty, i tried asking, but did not really got an answer. Total charges 2.6k for oil and filter change etc

Bike has been running quite good. Havnt done much riding so far except for a few morning rides for breakfast joint out side of city. but it feels good to back on it.

Mitron,
I have an Interceptor 650, purchased in 2019 (BSIV). It is, as usual a bliss riding it. But in the recent times there is problem that's crept up. At times, after riding it for about 15-20kms, i have noticed that the battery indicator light on the instrument console lights up. During such time the horn starts to behave / sound in a weird manner. Restarting the bike (the bike starts effortlessly, even after riding it for another 10kms with the battery indicator lighted up) would solve the problem but the light sometimes turns on again after riding for 15-20kms. Taking it to the service center is difficult given the inconsistent nature of the problem. I have to plan in such a manner that the light stays on when the bike reaches the service center. Any inputs from persons facing / faced the similar problem would be really helpful. A solution to the problem is very much welcome.

Aakarsh Masti

I would say not really necessarily. I dont think oil filter would get damaged that easily. But it could have saved a small bump on the silencer, when trying to cross a huge breaker(to stop rain water coming to house) if my bikes previous owner had it installed. I installed the first day i got the bike before even registering it in my name. I think its totally worth it for 2k and is a must accessorie apart from engine gaurd.

Hi friends. It would have been fastest Interceptor delivery, but I was out of luck I think. Bike was unloaded at Sri Ganganagar RE to day, I made sure to be present during unloading, and sales head also called me to reach and see bike unloading.

I booked on 12th August, I would have been mine today only, 15th august, independence day.

But got damaged during transit. so I declined to take it, and dealership agreed to send it back and get me new one. For last few days I was confused about my decision to buy Interceptor, but when I saw the beauty with that beast of an engine I was happy for my liking. I will be waiting for it for some time now. Posting pics of damages.

No dude, someone might have cancelled their booking. It will be fine.

I was wondering if the sump guard is really necessary. I never do offroads and the roads which i travel are pretty good. Do i need to spend on the guard?

Hi friends. I have finally booked canyon red interceptor 650 on 12th August at ganganagar rajasthan. Though dealer told me waiting can be upto 3 months, i was happy with it.

but i got call from dealer that i can get the bike in 7 days. that as they were placing order, new lot for jaipur depot was getting ready from chennai plant and by luck i can get my bike so early. though i have discussed with the dealer about any thing fishy like selling me test riden bike from other dealer or any wrong thing, and he has promised me that noting of such will happen and bike is coming straight from plant.

please share your views and experiences like this, please share. 3months waiting gone down to 7 days, am i lucky or i am may get some bad experience.

Have you visited the SVC yet? make a video of it when ever you cold start it next. It could be the regular Sound of EFI but visiting the SVC will give you a peace of mind.