Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

Hi Manoj, as mentioned in my previous posts, the wobbling of handlebar when we leave our hands at around 80-100 kmph got sorted out after RE changed the front assembly with new disc, rim, and tyre at around 4500 odd kms on my odo and now I have done around 9500 kms and the wobbling is again there at around 80-100 kmph when I leave my both hands off the handlebar. I still think the Pirelli tyre to be the issue and it happens only after some 4000 kms on the tyre. Initially I found this issue after 4000+ kms and had the tyre change and the issue was fixed and now again the same issue. I guess this is the case on all INT 650s but many would not have checked it. New tyres will not have this issue, check after some 4000 kms and you should surely find this. Just go past 80 kmph and slowly take off both hands from your handlebar and you will see the handlebar wobble starting slowly to a heavy wobble that will scare you. The wobble will reduce and vanish once the speed comes below 80 kmph. I have not tried this past 100 kmph as this is really scary. Mine is a BSIV and the new BSVI owners can give their inputs whether this issue persists on their motorcycles too. Also owners with other brand tyres can shed some light on this issue. Thank you.

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Hi brother, did you check for this issue recently and how many kms have you done after the tyre change?

Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

I have been fortunate enough to not get this issue again as i got a different tyre as replacement (sports demon) for front. Others have faced the issue again after some thousand kms with same phantom sports comp.
I have not been riding since march due to covid19 but others who have changed to a different tyre haven't faced the issue again. So all this points to a issue with front phantom sports comp.

Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

I took insurance from United india at my own selected idv with zerodep at a very attractive premium via policy Bazaar.
Check with pb, coverfox and acko. Coverfox helps with claim process too.

I wasn't looking to spend much so i picked up the United one , if ever a claim is needed then i might need to do one or two rounds of their office.
Very few companies provide cashless claim in two wheelers.

Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

So the only option left is to manage until the current set of Pirelli is worn out and change to some other brand tyres. Even if we go to RE with the same issue again, they will start with air pressure, alignment, balancing, this n that and finally change the same Pirelli tyre and the cycle will happen again . So what is the best suggested brand to go for?

Also I saw a GT650 with the easy clutch in my area and the clutch operation was so soft and easy compared to the stock. Is it advisable to change this? Will there be any side effects on the clutch or gearbox later? Please suggest. Thank you.

Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

Absolutely advisable if you'd like a better clutch pull feedback. Has zero clutch or drivetrain effects as such. This is basically like a mediator between your clutch cable and yoke, so basically the clutch cable still does the duty. Make sure your clutch cable is lubed once again if you end up installing the easy clutch system. I would strongly recommend it.

Cheers!
VJ

Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

Metzler and Timsun seem to be the brands of choice which have generated positive response. I am also facing the same issues as you. The final solution would be to change the tyres when they are due.

I am waiting for the tyre change to look at putting an end to the wobble problem.

Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

Hello brother.. Request you to provide the list of parts which needs to be procured for this conversion with the approx price incurred.. Evn i am on a mid way of doing this

Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

I am attaching a screenshot of the RE ASS invoice for the parts that were fitted when I changed my Interceptor 650 handlebar and footpegs to CGT 650 set up. My apologies for the low quality of photo.

I have retained the original tank and seat. The brake and clutch assembly need to be twisted up to prevent touching the Int 650 tank.

In case of any further queries plz feel free to PM me.

Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

Thank you for the explanation. I really want to get one. Any suggestion on the brands and availability?

Also, I bought ceramic rear brake pads from a brand called Vesrah from LRL Motors just as a spare one to have in stock. Are these brake pads good enough for 650 twins as the OEM brake pads are much costlier than this. Will there be any braking performance issue due to this?

Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

Pro Spec is a Bangalore based firm that makes easy clutch device. You will find videos on You Tube by the owner of the firm Madhan. I believe it is also available on Amazon.

Seems a simple DIY job for fitting of the easy clutch system. The feedback also seems positive.

Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

Chakrapani has echoed my thoughts and the brand, ProSpec, they are an Indian brand and have gotten good reviews here and elsewhere, but basically the ones sold abroad too have a similar setup. I am not sure how Vesrah fares vis a vis the other brands, as I have zero experience with Vesrah, but for the most part only after proper bedding in of these brakes will we know how they fare on the street. Ceramic brakes do need bedding in time, after which they offer great feedback. I am not sure the OE price will exceed the aftermarket price, although the OE front brake pads are sintered Brembo ones both front and rear.

Cheers!
VJ

Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

Thank you, brother. Will contact him and get the details.

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Thank you for the input on easy clutch. Regarding the brake pads, can you please detail on the sintered and ceramic difference as the price is more than double and will it do the justice? I surely do not want to save on money and let the brakes lose . Thank you in advance.

Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

As far as my view on ceramic brake pads for Interceptor 650 goes here is what I think

1. Interceptor is a mid capacity motorcycle with reasonable power and torque figures. The bike is heavy without a doubt. While the performance is good, it is not explosive by any standards and hence requires adequate braking power and not extreme.

2. The brakes of this bike are extremely adequate and do an admirable job stopping this heavy machine. I have seen some videos on YT which compare stopping distances between the Interceptor and Duke 390 and the Interceptor wins hands down.

3. My personal experience also shows that Interceptor brakes are par for the course. Could they have been better...Of course and there is no end to it.

Given the above aspects if you desire better braking in terms of bite and feedback then I would recommend that you upgrade to better sintered brake pads like the ones sold by EBC rather than going for ceramic ones immediately. So far ceramic brakes on Interceptor have not been adopted widely by known modifiers of repute.

If EBC pads also does not do it for you then go ahead by all means. I personally am planning to go for EBC pads when I am due to change my brake pads.

Hope this helps.

Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

Bottom of the range is organic pads made of asbestos, rubber , leather and other fibers these are very cost effective and long lasting plus doesn't make noise , but can easily fail under hard braking due to excessive heat. And they also produce high amount of brake dust , these pads are very rotor friendly.
Then comes the ceramic which is made form dense ceramic kind of use in pottery and they can withstand more heat and produce less brake dust and are also quite and make little noise with water contact.
Moderately taxing on rotors have decent life. Suited for everyday use and moderately aggressive riding.

Sintered , these are metal particle compressed together with other fibers , these are kind of top of the line thing and can withstand more heat and moderate to aggressive riding. These are high friction and are more taxing on the rotors , also these are noiser than previous two and doesn't like water much. Life is also less in comparison. These are more taxing on the rotors.
Also available as semi metallic.
These don't fail under mud or wet.

What we have is full copper sintered and are very good pads as per company and on closer inspection you can notice that too.

Then the top of the line racing pads , a blend of ceramic and sintered and double sintered with more copper content.

For everyday riding ceramic pads wont disappoint you if you are not very aggressive with throttle and braking.

Ebc is also offering double sintered pads on the same price as the oem brembos.

Re: Interceptor 650 Twin

Hello fellow riders!

I am planning to buy a modular helmet for the new interceptor that I have booked. I have finally zeroed in on the following three options:

1. MT Atom
2. LS2 FF 386
3. SMK Glide

Please let me know which among these three options are the best. Any user reviews would be welcome.

Also, any other option other than these 3 are also welcome.

Cheers!