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

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

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Also what you are saying about "blinding" is seriously outdated, and is particularly mainly for HID kits being used without projector setup, and certain cheap LED units in their infancy 5 years ago.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

Well then my knowledge of LEDs is outdated [emoji28].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 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

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

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.

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

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

Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

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!

Re: Interceptor 650 Twin


Thanks man...will definitely check.

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:

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

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 [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.