Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

Thank you for the detailed explanation brother. How well is the air intake sound now compared to stock? Any audio clip if possible?

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It has become a bit aggresive in a nice way. My throttle response has also become crisp and responsive in the top end above 100kmph.

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Your gonna enjoy after some unlearning [emoji4]

Before leaving to Australia for M.S in end of 2013 I owned the 2012 Duke 200 and 2013 Duke 390(my cousin's) around 13,000kms and 6000kms respectively.

Above 5000rpm the Interceptor has similar fun explosive character of the 390. Below that, it's a gentleman who explores the road with the parallel twin rumbling BGM. The brakes are the best brakes below Z650 in India. I just use one finger in city rides and two fingers on highways if serious deceleration is required.

What I also really like about the Interceptor is it's ability to make the weight disappear above 5kph just like the Z900. Something which I couldn't believe until I took the test ride. Even the almost 25 kgs lesser Dominar will show it's weight in corners but not the 650 twins. Only during bumper to bumper tight city traffic crawls you might feel the weight in Interceptor.

I take corners really hard at high speeds and where I loved the 390's stiff suspension in continuous corner to corner switchbacks, it will feel lighter because it's meant to be a light pocket rocket by design.

The Interceptor has soft suspension but a really stiff and solid chassis. Any corner at any speed it's rock steady but only during frequent corner switchbacks the soft suspension feels twitchy. Here the GT is better but 650 twins with adjustable and stiff suspension will be a hoot to ride on track days and ghats.

That's why I'm also never gonna change/raise the handlebar anytime soon. It's just perfect for both aggressive and laid back riding for me.

Cheers

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Will there be any prominent side effects due to this or any warranty issues? I am planning to do this mod so just a bit concerned, please.

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The only side effects is a better breathing engine [emoji4]

Okay, see I've done this have ridden more than 4000kms, there has been no downsides only benefits. Infact when you open and check you yourself will find how easy it is do it.

Royal Enfield is very lenient with mods like aftermarket exhausts and stuff. What I'm suggesting is nothing compared to what they allow. Also, atleast more than 10 of our Chennai group members have fit a ₹1100 snorkel eliminator plate which is essentially the same. I didn't want to spend that money since I'm not gonna get free flow air filter and aftermarket exhaust anytime soon. So I've done this free mod. You can also check our international FB group to find many have done the same. I got my information from there only

You can checkout my friend's youtube video for instructions on how to open the seat and side panel for the same



Cheers

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Got it, brother. Thank you so much.

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Hello,

I have been facing some gear shift issues with my Interceptor which has done about 1400Kms now. I will try to explain the issue the best i could.
1. The thud sound when shifting from neutral to first (cold start or otherwise) is very loud at times and a few times its not at all. Basically inconsistent
2. I am finding false neutrals when shifting (up or down). There is no discernible pattern i could observe. But its happens often on various speed/RPM
3. This may be my mistake but, I find the neutral in slow speeds when I down shift from 2nd to 1st
Now I have taken this to the service center (Whitefield Motors, Bangalore) thrice.

First time, They lubricated the clutch cable and tightened it a bit (I thought like a fool that the issue is fixed). It was better for roughly 15 kms or so. But got progressively worse
Second time, They did the same thing as the first time. but this time gave me advise to clean/lube the chain every 200 or so kilometers. Since it was almost lunch time, I came back. The issue is back this time may be sooner. BTW, I did do the chain clean/lubing
Third time, The mechanic took a rather long test ride (upon my insistence). The feedback after he came back was that there is no problem and the issues I am facing is only due to the way I shift gears. Though I was not convinced, I thought i will put it to test. Changed the way i rest my foot, became more focused while shifting etc but it has not helped.
I called RE and have raised a complaint and now I have an appointment with them on Saturday. However, I suspect. (because of my knowledge levels on this subject) they will stick to their version. But I think the issue is actually with the clutch plate or clutch settings and not the gear itself. But I could be talking out of my ass for all I know.

So, if anyone could suggest anything which might help this, it would be great. Is there a list of things I can ask the mechanic to check? Please let me know. If you think a call would be better to explain, please let me know of your contact and a time of your convenience.

Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

Have you considered adjusting your gear lever freeplay to suit your style? Usually, you have the gear lever attached to a tie rod which is adjustable. Try adjusting the gear lever to your foot position, it can perhaps help. Apart from maintaining the right free play at the clutch lever, it should help you. Keep us posted.

Cheers!
VJ

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Yes absolutely right i adjusted gear lever on one Interceptor as the lever placement was too high for his foot, also the main bolt was bit lose and doing these two things did helped the guy. Sometimes a lose gear lever also results in hard and inconsistent gear shift with noise.
And if everything is is fine like chain and clutch then it should be the lever and how the rider shifts the gears. Gear shift is a very naughty thing it catches our bad habits easily.

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So I know the stock exhausts of INT are not symmetrical but I think the right exhaust of my bike is protruding at a greater angle. Is it the same for you guys or I am just being obsessive about my machine.

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[QUOTE=Balaboy;1382919]Hello,

2. I am finding false neutrals when shifting (up or down). There is no discernible pattern i could observe. But its happens often on various speed/RPM
3. This may be my mistake but, I find the neutral in slow speeds when I down shift from 2nd to 1st
Now I have taken this to the service center (Whitefield Motors, Bangalore) thrice.

getting false neutral is common, i had this issue till 3000 km,it is rare now. i used to quick shift after 500 km but found getting false neutral at 2,3,4 gears very often. i stopped that for a while, now a days sometimes i shift like 390 duke, no issue. Be patient once you cross 5000 km its like a hot knife through a butter.

do watch this video on youtube, by
stuart fillingham


Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, How to break in your new motorcycle

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Seems like more of an optical illusion, checked mine with a tape measure and it is almost same only few mm of difference is there. I measured from center grove of the tyre to the inner side of exhaust opening, infact lhs is slightly wider (only few mm). The saree guard fills the space on lhs side which makes it looks closer than rhs. Use a tape measure and compare with any different bike. In your pic there is light on the rhs exhaust whereas lhs is all dark which make the rhs looks wider then lhs .

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Saw DNA performance filter installation video, as you said its the same as opening the cap. what about dust getting inside is it ?

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Our stock air filter is a paper type one and is nicely restrictive and well made one for harsh conditions like Indian environment. So dust filtration in stock is very good actually. Before getting the second service done where they replaced a new air filter, I air cleaned it once. It wasn't really clogged like I expected to be that time.

Also accessing it takes less than five minutes. So even if you feel like it got too dusty because of opening up the cover or installing snorkel eliminator plate, it's easy to clean it too if required.

I would recommend DNA or BMC or K&N type free flow cotton gauze air filters ONLY if you're also getting a more free flowing exhaust at the same time. Otherwise spending close to ₹5000 for air filter is not a wise idea with stock exhaust since you won't see much gains in power, when you could've replaced with new stock air filter more than ten times over.

Most international customers are opting for DNA filter only because they are being charged more than ₹1500 due to import duty for stock air filter every service it seems.

Also I've read in xbhp and some other online forums previously, that for dusty environments like India paper type air filter is always better than free flow type ones..

Cheers

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Thanks bud much appreciate, this is the clear picture. Let me try with mine .ill update later