Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

How was the swingarm balance ? And wheel not fitting correctly means swingarm balance is out or tyre is not seated properly to the rim.
Anyhow getting alignment done would help but if not then do raise a formal complaint.

Wobbling if it is due to imbalanced swingarm would lead to uneven wear on the tyre same for lose spokes.

This video would help u check the swingarm balance.

Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

Swingarm was all ok balance wise. Tyre is not seated properly. I will definitely go for the alignment and if not resolved offcourse I will pursue it further. Thankfully yashasvi has shared numbers of RE officials so if not resolved I will get in touch with them.

Thanks for replying.

Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

I see a lot of owners posting here about the infamous wobble issue. I have the same problem, the handle bar starts to wobble between 80-90 kmph and is absolutely fine below and above those speeds.
RE did promise to sort the issue out, they said the issue is due to tyre, and they changed the front tyre under warranty. But the issue came back after around 800km on the new tyre. We in Pune even had whatsapp group of all owners facing this issue, but I am yet to meet someone who got the issue resolved by RE. They even changed the entire front wheel assembly for some, but the issue came back after a few 100 kms. I gave up after multiple visits to the SC. As of now I have just got my t stem nut a little over tightened and that makes the wobble less noticeable, since there is no other solution.
But many who had the issue initially have not experienced any wobble after switching to different tyres (Ralco, Timsun etc). So my guess is, the cause is those OEM Pirelli tyres. I read about the same wobbling issue on the Street twin thread as well which has exactly the same front tyre.
So I guess those Pirellis are not the right tyres for this kind of front light motorcycle.

Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

Makes sense, not aware of the Street Twin issue. 650 tyres are not made in Germany but Brasil also the tyre groove depth is half compared to German tyres. Is Triumph also using made in Brazil tyres? Also no one abroad is complaining despite running same tyres. Either RE is giving faulty tyres on purpose in India or it is Pirelli playing shady. Today I tried 33/37 psi and that helped a lot with wobble. Dare I say upto 50% improvement. Can someone advise that If I don't leave the handle then how much impact this wobble will have on riding dynamics. Is it still ok to go fast on turns and on highways? Or should I avoid riding fast?

Many thanks in advance.

Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

I got perilli sports demon as a replacement for front tyre for same issue and it hasn't re occurred. I have also discussed this with re asm that this tyre is nit suitable for the bike. Same opinion was given by engineer of a different tyre brand. Most owners have faced wobbling issue post replacement on the new tyre phantom sports comp after riding 1 to 3 k kms.
Don't know why but my service center gave me sports demon as replacement though it falls under phantom sports comp but I am not complaining as far as the issue is resolved. Sports demon has same speed and load rating as phantom sports comp both are Bias ply radial.
This is an international level issue and re seriously needs to work with tyre maker if that is something which is causing this.

Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

Hi fellow riders, after 18 months of ownership and around 9000+ kms on the odo, I finally started searching for a good aftermarket exhaust and air filter combo and decided on the AEW 102 with the Motowings hyperflow air filter. I changed both myself in my parking area and it just took an hour or less. The replacement was so simple, easy, and neat. AEW 102 fittings were perfectly matching the stock fittings and there was no problem at all. The MW air filter is a direct fit and I just cut the top of the stock air filter cover as suggested by one of our group member to make a wider opening for the intake and avoided buying an aftermarket air filter cover/stay which costed too much to its make and use as per my opinion.

Initially I was towards buying the S&S exhaust and DNA air filter but on deeper thinking, I did not want to spend like 55k+ for the exhaust and air filter for a motorcycle which costed only 3L on road. The AEW 102 finish was similar to S&S but I do agree S&S should be way better quality wise than our local brands. Also the MW air filter was almost similar to the DNA or BMC with regards to the intake airflow and filtration levels as per their spec sheets and it costed almost 50% less than the imported ones. I found this AEW 102 and MW air filter to be a good combo and went ahead with the purchase and fitting. I liked the sound and performance of the MW trident exhausts but the design was the only downer. I wanted the design to be something like the AEW 102 or the S&S, more like stock and up-swept .

The AEW 102 came with the baffles fitted and sounds subtle at idle and has desired growl/rumble/burble at highers RPMs and without baffles it is a bit loud and bassy. Overall I feel it a worthy replacement. Please suggest if I have missed anything. Thank you.

Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

Update on the instrument cluster issue-

Got it replaced under warranty. The SVC advisor did assure that if and whenever the problem occurs again, the company will replace the unit under warranty!!

Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

Good and let's hope and wish you don't start with 0kms multiple times.

Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

Haha. Yup!

Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

I have my Interceptor 650 second service scheduled for August 30, 2020..Due to covid i am at my hometown and my bike is in another city(parked at my rented apartment). I will not be traveling back for another 2-3 months atleast. Can I get this service after 2-3 months since I am not in the town? Does Royal Enfield does that? Anyone faced such an issue and can u pls guide me.

Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

Mine was due in April first week but, i got it done in mid july no questions asked. There was extension if service and warranty by company under lockdown but if the lockdown in your city where the bike is being serviced lifted then it depends in that. You need to contact your service center and shoot a mail regarding same to royal Enfield and request a extension for the same.

Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

Hi all,

Any feedback on Formula X tyre sealent? I am planning to get it for my GT 650.

Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

So time to leave this forum and head to GT ownership [emoji28]. I converted my interceptor to GT and this is how she looks.. still not complete but closer to what I imagined

Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

Looks good. Where did you source the seat cowl from. I can see that the tail light also has changed. Plz list out the mods that you have done and are planning further...I am also planning to follow suit...

Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

Absolutely stunning.