The rear fender eliminator could have been thought about before removing it, though it looks great. People behind you are definitely gonna get sprayed by much and not to mention the pillion itself on your motorcycle can have a tough time in case of riding on wet scenarios. You can ruin IND your number plate finish over time by much getting muck sprayed all over, only makes cleaning a more pain in the derriere. Nevertheless, keep her 'a shiny.

Love the integrated license plate lights, lovely job there.

Cheers!
VJ

Sunday evening with my ride[ATTACH]246171[/ATTACH]

Looks great. What were the mods done on the seat?

I have relatively less experience with RE Bikes. But the interceptor does have a good build quality compared to the rest of the bikes in RE's stable.
Looking at the issues that you posted with the test ride bike I would suggest you to not compare Triumph with RE.
The price difference in the most expensive RE and the cheapest Triumph says it all.
Triumph Bikes are expensive for a reason and RE is going to be at least Cheaper to maintain.

Parts of Triumph can be expensive and so would the service cost.
Being a family man, you would also need to justify a big 5 year loan for a bike.
Remember, aam aadmi still thinks that bikes cost less than 70k.

My suggestion,
Go for Java(retro look) or any other Japanese make bike if you are in for good build quality and so on.
If RE was your dream, then just go for it. If you stop chasing your dreams then what is this life for?
Never give up on your dreams and live a life of regret.

Thanks Gollum for your inputs

Also, congratulations Saudjawed for the new bike.

I had another test ride at another showroom and feeling very positive, also I did not compare it with any other bike. JUST THE RE FEEL
my points of concern as were before :
1) How well do you think the build quality of RE is ? I felt they are cutting corners with the material
2) Have you guys tried the TD in traffic conditions ? on a straight road, everything would feel amazing and fast. Lets talk about driving in city speed limits
3) Did you feel the foot pegs are in the wrong position ? Or was it just me !
4) Seat is soft and cushiony but I felt like sitting on a bench

A friend accompanied me during the first ride and his experience of the bike was that the clutch plates were damaged.
I doubt that the handle screw (Don't know the name where chassis and shockers meet) was tight and resisted smooth movement.

The second ride was in more traffic than before but I did not feel any strain and really enjoyed the ride.
Revving the engine also gave me space rather than honking, which I highly enjoyed.

I don't have any more concern with point 2(riding in traffic) and I'm sure about point 1 build quality is not good for parts other than engine.
Foot pegs are actually a bit oddly placed but can't do anything.

Questions to Saudjawed :
1) Any improvement possible on the seat: How is the cushioned seat cover compared to the touring seat accessory ?
2) Handle bar raiser is something even I'm looking for. Are these RE provided or custom made ?
3) Exhaust sound: Any plans of changing the exhaust ? Stocks are a bit muffled.

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Thanks Gollum for your inputs

Also, congratulations Saudjawed for the new bike.

I had another test ride at another showroom and feeling very positive, also I did not compare it with any other bike. JUST THE RE FEEL
my points of concern as were before :
1) How well do you think the build quality of RE is ? I felt they are cutting corners with the material
2) Have you guys tried the TD in traffic conditions ? on a straight road, everything would feel amazing and fast. Lets talk about driving in city speed limits
3) Did you feel the foot pegs are in the wrong position ? Or was it just me !
4) Seat is soft and cushiony but I felt like sitting on a bench

A friend accompanied me during the first ride and his experience of the bike was that the clutch plates were damaged.
I doubt that the handle screw (Don't know the name where chassis and shockers meet) was tight and resisted smooth movement.

The second ride was in more traffic than before but I did not feel any strain and really enjoyed the ride.
Revving the engine also gave me space rather than honking, which I highly enjoyed.

I don't have any more concern with point 2(riding in traffic) and I'm sure about point 1 build quality is not good for parts other than engine.
Foot pegs are actually a bit oddly placed but can't do anything.

Questions to Saudjawed :
1) Any improvement possible on the seat: How is the cushioned seat cover compared to the touring seat accessory ?
2) Handle bar raiser is something even I'm looking for. Are these RE provided or custom made ?
3) Exhaust sound: Any plans of changing the exhaust ? Stocks are a bit muffled.

Thanks Gollum for your inputs

Also, congratulations Saudjawed for the new bike.

I had another test ride at another showroom and feeling very positive, also I did not compare it with any other bike. JUST THE RE FEEL
my points of concern as were before :
1) How well do you think the build quality of RE is ? I felt they are cutting corners with the material
2) Have you guys tried the TD in traffic conditions ? on a straight road, everything would feel amazing and fast. Lets talk about driving in city speed limits
3) Did you feel the foot pegs are in the wrong position ? Or was it just me !
4) Seat is soft and cushiony but I felt like sitting on a bench

A friend accompanied me during the first ride and his experience of the bike was that the clutch plates were damaged.
I doubt that the handle screw (Don't know the name where chassis and shockers meet) was tight and resisted smooth movement.

The second ride was in more traffic than before but I did not feel any strain and really enjoyed the ride.
Revving the engine also gave me space rather than honking, which I highly enjoyed.

I don't have any more concern with point 2(riding in traffic) and I'm sure about point 1 build quality is not good for parts other than engine.
Foot pegs are actually a bit oddly placed but can't do anything.

Questions to Saudjawed :
1) Any improvement possible on the seat: How is the cushioned seat cover compared to the touring seat accessory ?
2) Handle bar raiser is something even I'm looking for. Are these RE provided or custom made ?
3) Exhaust sound: Any plans of changing the exhaust ? Stocks are a bit muffled.

Now the rear end look more appealing[ATTACH]246432[/ATTACH]

Indeed does. Was this a direct fit of the himalayan tail lamp?

Now the rear end look more appealing[ATTACH]246432[/ATTACH]

* Important point to share is - Service interval is 10,000 km or 1 year, whichever arises first. This was communicated to me today from headquarters.