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  • #1021
    Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

    Originally posted by jazzysaravana View Post
    Yes, I'm also finally narrowing it down to AEW exhausts for my upgrade option. Everyone from international riders to Indians seem to like the sound and look of the AEW ones over all the other exhausts. In some London showrooms the Enfield dealers themselves fit AEW exhausts during delivery of the 650 Twins.

    Though I really I liked the sound of new Dustland exhausts launched last week, the price seems to be expensive around Rs.30000.

    Usually with aftermarket exhausts there will be a low end torque loss. Though with db-killers the AEW exhausts back end pressure is mostly retained so the low end torque loss is lesser than other desi brands it seems.

    Cheers
    Db killers dose nothing for back pressure you can not get back the lost BP in a ff exhaust unless you fill it with extra baffles or glasswool that too would be marginal.
    DB killers only works for lowering the decibel levels.
    There is no better exhaust than stock IMO.
    (Now there are heavy fines for it too).

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    • #1022
      Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

      Originally posted by Ijs View Post
      Db killers dose nothing for back pressure you can not get back the lost BP in a ff exhaust unless you fill it with extra baffles or glasswool that too would be marginal.
      DB killers only works for lowering the decibel levels.
      Yes, I was also thinking the same but it doesn't seem to be the case with AEW atleast.

      Yesterday evening I was lucky enough to ride two Interceptors with AEW exhausts for a short spin. One had a db killer fixed and another without one.

      Yes, both exhausts don't have the low-end grunt of the stock exhausts but the one with db killer had atleast 75% of the stock's low end torque is what I experienced.

      Though both the Interceptors revved to top-end a lot more freely than the stock Interceptor though.

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      • #1023
        Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

        Hi! Cool that you got to experience both the exhausts side by side. How effective is the DB killer? Would it be okay for touring? And was the air filter stock on both the bikes?
        Originally posted by jazzysaravana View Post
        Yes, I was also thinking the same but it doesn't seem to be the case with AEW atleast.

        Yesterday evening I was lucky enough to ride two Interceptors with AEW exhausts for a short spin. One had a db killer fixed and another without one.

        Yes, both exhausts don't have the low-end grunt of the stock exhausts but the one with db killer had atleast 75% of the stock's low end torque is what I experienced.

        Though both the Interceptors revved to top-end a lot more freely than the stock Interceptor though.

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        • #1024
          Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

          Originally posted by manimaaran View Post
          Hi! Cool that you got to experience both the exhausts side by side. How effective is the DB killer? Would it be okay for touring? And was the air filter stock on both the bikes?
          The DB killer is effective enough to not catch unwarranted attention actually almost like the stock. It comes to life only above 4000-4500rpm. It has a nice rumbling note which we will enjoy while cruising. It almost sounds like the previous gen Triumph Bonneville 865 with the TOR exhaust. I'll never remove the DB killer if I bought one. This sound is more than enough for me as a novelty factor from the stock exhaust.

          Without the DB killer it's a racket. Very Throaty and spoils the gentleman nature of the Interceptor. It's takes away the subtle nature of motorcycling.

          Both were on stock air filter only.

          Cheers

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          • #1025
            Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

            After which exhaust parody, now comes another turkey. Not sure if it's addressed before. Belt drive with complete sprocket kit for the 650 series.

            The video of the installation et al were posted on their Facebook page. Interesting one nonetheless.

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            Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 | Get ready to experience a quieter and smoother ride with more torque and power improvement
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            Get ready to experience a quieter and smoother ride with more torque and power improvement....



            Attached a screenshot of the page.

            Cheers!
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            Last edited by B7ACKTHORN; 01-01-2020, 11:02 PM.
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            The girl said, 'NO!'


            And the guy lived happily ever after and rode motorcycles and watched sport on a big screen TV, went fishing and surfing, and played golf a lot, and drank beer and scotch and had tons of money in the bank and left the toilet seat up and farted whenever he wanted.


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            • #1026
              Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

              Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post
              After which exhaust parody, now comes another turkey. Not sure if it's addressed before. Belt drive with complete sprocket kit for the 650 series.

              The video of the installation et al were posted on their Facebook page. Interesting one nonetheless.

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              https://bandidospitstop.com/products/the-motorcycle-band-belt-conversion-kit-for-re-standard-350-hub-s350h?_pos=1&_sid=a4110cac0&_ss=r&variant=20105874604105
              Custom build motorcycle accessories and riding engineered and made in India. Bandidos is the ultimate home for all things motorcycles. From safety gear like helmets, riding jackets and shoes, gloves to accessories including mirrors.


              Attached a screenshot of the page.

              Cheers!
              VJ [ATTACH]252356[/ATTACH]
              Yes seen it online in promotional videos,but as per user experience it reduces the power they claim it otherwise , don't know if they have written their own engineering books. and their own old customers for other RE models claims that it fails and last very less.
              And on the other front wobble at certain speed i too finally got it [emoji1787][emoji1787].(80 to 110kph) , made a video of same and gave it as proof they acted and engineer tested and checked all the things and finally the front tyre was replaced under warranty. Rode 50kms on the new tyre and no wobble as of now. So clearly not a cone or rake angle issue as we suspected. Few others are also getting the tyre replacement. I for some reason got the sports demon in place of phantom sports comp(same speed rating and size).
              Last edited by Ijs; 01-01-2020, 11:11 PM.

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              • #1027
                Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

                Originally posted by Ijs View Post
                Yes seen it online in promotional videos,but as per user experience it reduces the power they claim it otherwise , don't Rode 50kms on the new tyre and no wobble as of now. So clearly not a cone or rake angle issue as we suspected. Few others are also getting the tyre replacement. I for some reason got the sports demon in place of phantom sports comp(same speed rating and size).
                Cheaper that's why! That's why you got one Re's coffer controller would have gone on full bonkers regarding replacements and warranty and lo and behold, you get "improvised" replacements.

                And you're right Inder, those speculations were cleared once another gentleman here replaced the front end for a similar issue.

                But, it's a solace knowing it's isolated to a tire and not the entire front end. You just never know with RE.

                Cheers!
                VJ
                Once upon a time, a guy asked a girl 'Will you marry me?'
                The girl said, 'NO!'


                And the guy lived happily ever after and rode motorcycles and watched sport on a big screen TV, went fishing and surfing, and played golf a lot, and drank beer and scotch and had tons of money in the bank and left the toilet seat up and farted whenever he wanted.


                THE END

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                • #1028
                  Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

                  Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post
                  Cheaper that's why! That's why you got one Re's coffer controller would have gone on full bonkers regarding replacements and warranty and lo and behold, you get "improvised" replacements.

                  And you're right Inder, those speculations were cleared once another gentleman here replaced the front end for a similar issue.

                  But, it's a solace knowing it's isolated to a tire and not the entire front end. You just never know with RE.

                  Cheers!
                  VJ
                  Yes definitely cheaper than original one, but same brand same rating and same tyre construction (bais ply) spoke with perilli guy on this. As of now feeling better front end control only more kms would validate the tyre performance.

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                  • #1029
                    Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

                    Originally posted by Ijs View Post
                    Yes definitely cheaper than original one, but same brand same rating and same tyre construction (bais ply) spoke with perilli guy on this. As of now feeling better front end control only more kms would validate the tyre performance.
                    Food for thought. Pirellis become Perilous after a certain time. Probably different compound and or hard wearing, but as long as things are replaced and issues taken care of, RE is doing a great job.

                    Cheers!
                    VJ
                    Once upon a time, a guy asked a girl 'Will you marry me?'
                    The girl said, 'NO!'


                    And the guy lived happily ever after and rode motorcycles and watched sport on a big screen TV, went fishing and surfing, and played golf a lot, and drank beer and scotch and had tons of money in the bank and left the toilet seat up and farted whenever he wanted.


                    THE END

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                    • #1030
                      Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

                      Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post
                      After which exhaust parody, now comes another turkey. Not sure if it's addressed before. Belt drive with complete sprocket kit for the 650 series.

                      The video of the installation et al were posted on their Facebook page. Interesting one nonetheless.

                      https://bandidospitstop.com/products/the-motorcycle-band-belt-conversion-kit-for-re-standard-350-hub-s350h?
                      I don't get it, why fix something that's not broken!
                      If belt driven was aimed at solving a problem which chain driven system had introduced then whole motorcycle would have been dominated by belt driven.

                      The only bright side I see with belt system is there will no sudden wheel lock-ups like when chain slips off of the sprocket!

                      You eventually pay 4X more price on a belt system to do 4x less maintenance!
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                      • #1031
                        Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

                        Originally posted by kiran2508 View Post
                        I don't get it, why fix something that's not broken!
                        If belt driven was aimed at solving a problem which chain driven system had introduced then whole motorcycle would have been dominated by belt driven.

                        The only bright side I see with belt system is there will no sudden wheel lock-ups like when chain slips off of the sprocket!

                        You eventually pay 4X more price on a belt system to do 4x less maintenance!
                        The same reason why people buy Lambos and ride it twice every year. The same reason why loud exhausts are sought after. Well jokes apart, it's good to see we are at least having options. It's a fancy thing sought after the "American Bullet" company introduced them to the masses, at least that's how most know such a drive existed.

                        Now, each drive will have its own merits and demerits, depending on the designs and what not, but eventually these are for those who would like to say "hey, why not what gives, let's give it a shot. Perhaps the person might like it, or not but hey it's his moolah, it's his machine and oh the bragging rights.


                        Cheers!
                        VJ
                        Once upon a time, a guy asked a girl 'Will you marry me?'
                        The girl said, 'NO!'


                        And the guy lived happily ever after and rode motorcycles and watched sport on a big screen TV, went fishing and surfing, and played golf a lot, and drank beer and scotch and had tons of money in the bank and left the toilet seat up and farted whenever he wanted.


                        THE END

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                        • #1032
                          Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

                          Late post. I missed my login credentials retrieved jus now. I wish everyone a Happy New year. Ride safe.
                          Few of my fav pics I have taken so far.

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                          • #1033
                            Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

                            Hello guys, I had recently gotten my Interceptor serviced ( first service ) and they did not adjust the tappets as is mandated in the owners manual. Will I face any trouble? I can hear a light ticking sound when the engine is fully warmed up. If anybody here lives in Chandigarh please advise me the best service centre or FNG for this motorcycle, thanks a lot.
                            Last edited by Adi_tya_2001; 01-04-2020, 04:59 PM. Reason: I forgot to mention that it’s the first service

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                            • #1034
                              Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

                              Milage of INT650

                              I have been observed that if I ride in a speed between 60 to 80 kmph it's give 30kmpl but if I ride above 80 that is 90 to120 kmph then it's give a milage of 27kmpl.

                              Pls share urs thought about this

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                              • #1035
                                Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

                                Originally posted by Adi_tya_2001 View Post
                                Hello guys, I had recently gotten my Interceptor serviced ( first service ) and they did not adjust the tappets as is mandated in the owners manual. Will I face any trouble? I can hear a light ticking sound when the engine is fully warmed up. If anybody here lives in Chandigarh please advise me the best service centre or FNG for this motorcycle, thanks a lot.
                                Light ticking is normal , Even i still haven't got it done no abnormal noise till now. At the time of my service there was ni such mandate. But still considering it is mandatory now the workshop should have adjusted it. My bike was tested by 2 engineers and both agree it is not needed as of now. Valve clearance should be checked at recommended intervals.

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