Re: Rattling noise from the exhaust after rides

[MENTION=106745]Chakrapani[/MENTION]

I saw you mentioning handlebar risers in an earlier post - out of curiosity, which ones have you gone for? And has it altered the balance/handling of the bike in any way?

two days into my ownership, i was sure that I needed them. But as of now, my body seems to have adjusted to the stock setup. There is the caveat, however, that I haven't really done any significant distance at a stretch.

I'd like to know more about your experience. Browsed around for the available options and hit upon lluvia, HDT customs and ADV tribe. ADV tribe seems to be of decent build quality but this is entirely guesswork based on branding, website, youtube reviews etc.

Re: Rattling noise from the exhaust after rides


That's very reassuring. Thanks!I guess I've had it with the obsessing over details and worrying about scratches etc :P About time to stop and enjoy motorcycling Somehow found myself getting very OCD when it comes to this bike

Re: Rattling noise from the exhaust after rides

My two year old interceptor has the clicking sound and so does my six year old Classic 500. This sound has been there on both the bikes since the very beginning.

I was worried exactly like you when I noticed it for the first time on my classic 500. What I was told then was that the hot parts of the bike that is the silencer pipes etc which would have undergone thermal expansion are contracting back to their normal size. I accepted the explanation. By the way I have observed this sound in my Honda Dio as well.

The clicking sound is more pronounced in the interceptor especially after a long ride. Hope this helps.

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Thanks a lot for your reply. I guess the sound can better be described as a "clicking" sound. And yes, it does relent within 30 mins usually. Just wondering if it was there all along and I didn't notice it or if it just started after the first service. Anyway, reassuring to know that it's not just me. Any other interceptor owners who have the same?

Re: Rattling noise from the exhaust after rides

Congrats first of all on the purchase and welcome to the party.

Secondly about the noise...If it is an incessant noise like " tik tik tik tik.." which subsides after some time maybe after 30 mins...Then what the svc centre guys say is correct. I find a similar noise in my classic 500 as well.

If it is any other mechanical rattle like a bolt loose etc...Plz have it checked.

Hope this helps.

Rattling noise from the exhaust after rides

Hi Guys! I took delivery of my interceptor 2 weeks ago and gave it in for its first service last week. Since it came back from service, its been making a rattling noise (seemingly from the exhaust pipes) when i kill the engine, after a ride. It does this after every ride, irrespective of whether it's a long one or a 5 minute sprint.

I was told by the service centre that it's the catalytic converter "cooling down" and that it's "totally normal". My problem is that I seem to think it started only after I got it serviced. It wasn't there (or maybe I didn't notice it) for the first 530 odd kms.


I'll be honest, I'm just a tiny bit worried about this and would love to get a neutral opinion from you guys. At the risk of sounding paranoid, I'm not able to take the service centre at their word 100%, although it's likely nothing to worry about.


Cheers guys!

Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

Thanks for taking up my suggestion. Once you get your Fego Float you will have to adjust the air in the cushion to suit your self. Keeping it about 25 percent or less inflated gave me the best results. Try it out patiently and go as per the manual and you shall be rewarded with a very comfortable ride.

Happy days for your bums are ahead...[emoji108]

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Yup you are right. I didn't want to switch over to the touring seat coz I haven't heard of it making promising differences other than upping aesthetics. Had a look at your suggestion along with "Ride on Air", "Air seat", & "Grand pitstop" but I'll still go with Fego- coz you told me so. JK!

Just placed an order for it. Thank you for helping out. Any other maintenance tips to make sure it works as expected for the INT650?

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One option aside from the two that you have already brought out would be to go for Fego Float air cushion seat. It can be used on a variety of two wheelers. It is portable and easily detachable. It preserves the stock look as well. I have used it for long rides and believe me no numb bums at all.

My ability to ride without a break has also gone up from 60 mins to at least three hours. I rode non stop for over four hours over different road surfaces on my last ride before lockdown.

I am not sure about the CGT touring seat. But what I have heard from friends is that it increases your ride time from 60 mins to a maximum of 120 minutes if not lesser.

I am considering changing over to CGT touring seat but that is purely from aesthetics perspective [emoji41]. For a long ride I will still use Fego Float.

Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

Any suggestions on how to better the seat? I've thought of doing either of these:

1) CGT touring seat from RE
2) Touring seat from Sahara seats

Has anyone done either of the above on their bike and noticed considerable differences? Please advise

Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

Have never experienced anything like this...But have experienced numb bums, burning bums plenty of times though [emoji23][emoji23] thanks to the soft stock seat.

The stock riding position on the Interceptor is slightly forward leaning. The weight of the bike and new riding position tend to make the rider stiffen up the upper body a bit which could lead to fatigue and pain over a long ride. Also the stock grips on the Interceptor are hard and I have faced numbness in the wrist and palms after long rides. Having a pillion (60 kg approx) also places additional strain on your shoulders and upper back. This I have experienced when I have done long rides with the Missus. Hence it is possible that a combination of the above factors may have caused the extreme physical discomfort that you experienced.

But nevertheless, try and keep your upper body loose while riding. Especially the shoulders... Also try the following

1. Put handlebar risers to improve the riding posture. I have put risers and the overall strain on shoulders reduced dramatically. Fatigue also reduced a great deal.
2. Put Grip Puppies on your handlebar grips. I am using Trip Machine grip wraps and have found them to be ok.
3. Make a conscious effort to stretch your shoulders and upper back while riding especially riding two up.

Hope this helps.

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So you did get the NCB transferred to your new policy right? As long as you benefit from this bit of information the purpose is achieved.

In fact there are many such fine print type things that are not common knowledge. I was told of this aspect a senior motoring enthusiast a long time ago. I have benefitted from it. Imagine I transferred 50 percent NCB from my nine year old Wagon R onto my new Ecosport about 5 years ago. That was a sweet moment. So I presume you too will do the same and enlighten someone else down the line.

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Man you are like the insurance guru!!

I have an insurance in pulsar 220 which my younger brother uses currently, don't know how I could have merged the two. Also that policy was just third party, now i got the comprehensive one with accident cover in go digit

Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

Hey all,

Having superb fun on my new interceptor and completed 350kms already. Thanks for the guidance through the insurance and basic checks, i managed to get a good deal with Go Digit.

A couple of queries here, i have been doing two up riding with my wife and completed a 200km ride. But nearing the end, i got a searing pain in right upper back just above the scapula (in traps). Has anyone noticed/experienced this? Could this be related to a really stiff throttle or suspension setup?

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Thanks for the generous compliments.[emoji120]

I have a thing for racing stripes. Cant remember correctly but I remember having seen something like this on a RD 350 in my childhood.

The other paint schemes on the twins have vertically oriented or sloping stripes. I found the orange tank too large a monochromatic visual mass. Hence a visual relief was warranted..

Had toyed with various widths of stripes, considered yellow colour as well. This is the final configuration that appealed to my sensibilities. The white stripes have a very fine gold bordering as well - much like the handpainted RE pinstripes. The final credit goes to the artist who did the fine stickering job.