Thank you for pointing that out. I pinned your comment so others can see it and benefit from it. I just did the 6,000-mile inspection and service on my INT650 and had that done at my dealer, GO AZ Motorcycles Peoria AZ, along with cleaning and lubrication of the steering bearings, and new tires. She is already to head out for, instead of a 10-week tour, a 100-week tour. My house is empty ready to sell, the car is ready to sell, and I am almost out of here. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I really do appreciate it.
@@theradiantchild I have not seen a how to video on this. It is located inside the oil pan (sump) it's purpose is to strain the oil before it reaches the oil pump.
Hey this Alvin I met you at the Indpls Royal Enfield... I really enjoyed your traveling stories and all the insight you gave me about Royal Enfield Motorcycles,
I have been looking forward to a comment from you. Thank you for adding a rich flavor to my day. Please don't forget to send me a picture of your Royal Enfield. Better yet do a walk around video so you can share it with everyone interested in Royal Enfields 😃
Thank you so much for watching and gor the kind comment. A commenter noted there is a sump screen that the service manual says to clean but the owners manual does not. It's not fun to clean. I'm SLOWLY working on a belt drive conversion video. I would rather ride than edit.
Hey thank you for watching and especially the comment. I love the people I met on the road. I was at the Indianapolis IN Royal Enfield dealer, Speed City Cycle, today buying a new Touring Seat. Seems about every 15,000 miles my butt has a serious conversation with me telling me it's time for a new seat and I pay attention 🤔 On my way to Rochester NY. My INT650 has 46,300 miles on it today. Still going strong.
Just back in my nest after years of renting my house out. Fixing frig, irrigation, dishwasher, lawnmower...... but comments like this make me realize I have to get busy editing the last two months of videos. Thanks man!
Another amazing video, very detailed servicing great to see you looking after that beautiful machine. Thats a sweet hut in Mexico, what a lovely place enjoy your another week
Thank you. In Van Horn, New Mexico now and just can't describe what a wonderful time I'm having. First night met a guy that not only likes motorcycles but world at Blue Origin, and tonight at dinner offered for me to stay at his place instead of my tent so I can work on videos. Last night at dinner we met a guy on a Harley, and today we rode up to the Guadalupe Mountains National Park. Stunning views, but GoPro may have overheated. I can't believe how rich my life has become since it has been just, Me And My Royal Enfield.
@@MeAndMyRoyalEnfield How beautiful and that is the joy of motorcycles, as soon as you open your mind up to new things people will come your way. Great thing about going solo too people are more likely to want to accommodate you, just searched online for the Mountains what a perfect looking place to ride. Don't forget to just turn the camera off and enjoy the ride from time to time, especially if it gives you overheating troubles its a sign to have a moment for yourself & the bike. Catch you soon
I appreciate you watching and the comment. I went to so many nice places like that I went home got rid of Everything, house, car, Tools. That time I stayed out for 10 weeks so this time I'm moving the decimal point over, 100 weeks. In Granby CO tonight. Stunning ride today on route 34, Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park. I highly recommend it. Beautiful sunset to night. Do you have a Royal Enfield?
Thank you. I like knowing where different viewers are from. What Color is yours? I test rode the Ravishing Red but liked the Baker Express color more. Enjoy your ride!
Oh man, I am so very happy for you!!! Please post a video of Your Royal Enfield so we all can see it. I saw some of your videos. Are you a pilot? If you ever have any questions about the INT650 feel free to go to my About page and email me. Enjoy the ride!
Thank you for watching. Much later I sold Everything and am on the road now, week 18, for a 2 year journey, with all I own strapped to My Royal Enfield. About 10,000 miles on her now. Yesterday cruising through SD & WY averaging 70mph and she still purrs like a kitten. I think you will enjoy it.
So sorry it took so long to reply I've been riding a lot and would rather ride than tap away on my laptop. Stopped at my brothers to do the routine front fork fluid and seal replacement. Please check my description for a link to the service manual. I just checked it and it is still there to download. Please let me know if you have any trouble and I'll try to help. Thank you so much for the view, and the comment sure helps out the algorithm.
I was wrong. One of my commenters was right. There is an oil strainer. The service manual says to clean it periodically but the USA Owners Manual does not. I had it checked and cleaned once. I may clean it periodically at 24,000 miles??? Thinking of periodically replacing the fuel strainer/fuel pump with o-rings every 18,000 miles. Thanks for watching and the kind comment.
Hi, nice video, to the point no crap talking seriously appreciate the efforts. Sir could you let me know the link from where u download the Service manual. As per your video, I understand Owners manual and service manual are two different PDF files and the website of Royal Enfield has only Owner manual.
Thank you for watching. I downloaded the service manual a year ago when I was researching weather to buy a Triumph T120 or the Interceptor 650. The having the service manual help to make my decision. I don't remember where I downloaded it from. I think I just did a Google search. Maybe email Royal Enfield and see if they can help you? Thanks for the kind comment.
I asked Hitchcocks Motorcycles and they sent me a link to the service manual. I just downloaded from that site to make sure it worked. See my description. I just added that link there for everyone.
Thank you for the comment. I've been using Silkolene Pro 4 from Moto Liberty for a few oil changes. I can't quantify it but feels like my gas mileage got a little better. I can tell you my oil consumption has definitely gone down. In 6,000 miles I used a quart. Now at 30K miles I'm only using about a half a quart. Again I greatly appreciate you watching and the comment. Do you have an INT650?
Man, I'm sorry I don't think I have the ability to do that. Do a google search. A recent commenter did and was able to find it also I believe if you search eBay you can get a paper copy. Also the, Unofficial Royal Enfield Community Forum, may be helpful. Thank you so much for commenting and watching. Also do you notice I have translated CCs? and do they help?
I asked Hitchcocks Motorcycles and they sent me a link to the service manual. I just downloaded from that site to make sure it worked. See my description. I just added that link there for everyone.
@@GerryBiker I just looked at it and the link did work. Did you click on "more" to see the entire description page? It's just above the Subscribe link. I checked it on my phone & laptop. Please let me know either way.
@@MeAndMyRoyalEnfield Done, I was able to find the link and download the file, I'm from Mexico and apparently the TH-cam translator doesn't detect the link in Spanish. I really appreciate the information and the time to respond to the messages. Excellent rides on the Interceptor 650. Greetings!
I used Lucas 10w50 for my 300 mile service. Runs much smoother, the valves were all too tight. Did you keep it under 55mph from 300 to 1200 miles? I feel I am unable to 😂😂
It was difficult but being an aircraft mechanic I am used to following procedures to the tee. I put tiny sticky note diamonds on my indicators to remind me of the limits for each gear. I'm now using Silkolene oil from the "silkolenestore". Jack, in shipping, sends it to wherever I am when it's time for the oil change. Extremely happy with it's performance.
!!!!! Is that an Eddie Lawson SHOEI......freakin guy mastered Kawasaki, Yamaha, Honda and Cagiva! Would have seen him race at USGP if he hadn't broken his ankle that year :(
Sorry it's been so long to reply but been riding a lot. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. Tell me more about the shoe. Are you talking about a hot shoe? My brother knew him. Or were you kidding about my sneakers?
@@garyives1218 Ah yes, we laughed now that we see you were not saying, Shoe! Would you happen to know where I could get a new clear face shield for that? A dear friend gave me this years ago and I don't want to let it go, even more now that you and my brother have told me this is a bit of a collector's item. It does say SHOEI LAWSON all over it. My brother, Bones from Pro Circuit, was amazed that it is a Lawson and right now is giving me a history lesson about him. I love how some of these TH-cam comments can lead to making TH-cam friends 😃
Hello India! Thank you so much for watching and the comment. I just had 2 new tires put on at 6,000 miles and I'm checking pressure regularly. I also had the spokes checked and wheel run out, which was less than 1 millimeter. I have a lot of weight on with camping gear, food, clothes, computer, etc, so I check things carefully, like it sounds like you do. See the pinned comment about sump screen. Thanks again for watching!
Thank you so much for watching and gor the kind comment. A commenter noted there is a sump screen that the service manual says to clean but the owners manual does not. It's not fun to clean. One side of subframe has to come off to remove sump cover. Do you ride a Royal Enfield?
I apologize I don't speak or write Spanish but I had someone tell me what you said. Thank you very much!! That was a very hard video to make. I really appreciate your comment. You're from Spain. I love knowing what part of the globe my viewers are from. Thank you for that. I've been riding almost every day. As soon as I slow down will put up more and I hope you like those too.
@@MeAndMyRoyalEnfield si, vivo en Ferrol, situado en las rías altas de Galicia y dentro del estado Español,me gusto mucho tu video por que te has centrado en cosas muy importantes de nuestras queridas Royal,un saludo y quien sabe el mundo es un pañuelo y quizás tengamos oportunidad de conocernos
Thank you for watching my video and especially the comment. I'm very sorry but I found that manual back in 2019 when I was comparing servicing the Triumph Bonneville T120 with the INT650, which was an obvious choice that the Royal Enfield is much easier and cheaper. But I can't begin to remember where I found that manual. I believe some websites sell manuals but not sure about the Enfield. Maybe ask a service center or email RE directly??? So sorry I couldn't help you there. Do you have an INT650 and what color scheme? Are you also an Enfield gun enthusiast? Again, thanks for watching.
@@MeAndMyRoyalEnfield Thanks man I'm going to send RE an email. I have the owner's manual but it doesn't have any of the service lists in it. and yes I am, I've owned more than a few Enfield rifles! Once I saw the bikes I fell in love with them and went out and bought it. Rode it nearly 300 miles the first few days and suddenly its service time. Wish me luck, I've never done anything with valves before. INT650 Canyon Red is what I chose, they're all beautiful so that was a hard choice lol Thanks so much for the video.
@@leeonardodienfield402 I test rode Ravishing Red but really wanted the Baker Express. Valves are easy compared to others. The first time I did it by the book and removed the tank, loosened up the ABS modual to remove the valve cover. After watching other's videos I now remove the 4 cover bolts, slide the cover over, do those valves, slide it the other way, do the other valves. Be very careful with the gasket and you can use it over again. I've only replaced mine once. Stuart Fillingham has some good maintenance videos. You should be able to get my email address from my about page. Feel free to contact me if you have ANY questions. I have 28,000 miles on mine and still, Love My Royal Enfield.
@@MeAndMyRoyalEnfield Thanks for the tips, if I run into any issues I'll be sure to reach out. Like you I am doing all the research prior to the job to make it easiest on me and also gravitated to Stuart's channel. I think I'm just about ready to do it, just need to finish up the next 10 or 20 miles to hit the service mark. Should be easy enough on this lovely machine. Ride Safe and be well my friend!
I've been thinking about your comment and couldn't give it up. Just searched eBay and found them for sale for $30.10. Google searched Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Service Manual. Good Luck
Hey, how's the bike after all this time.Still in your possession? I am considering buying one however hindu adverts do not appeal to me and would prefer to hear more of an objective opinion out there - I am a mechanical engineer myself so to me things like durability and craftsmanship quality do count. I would appreciate your reply on this.
Thank you for watching and commenting. I am a pilot and aircraft mechanic so appreciate the fact that you're a mechanical engineer and that we may think alike on some issues. Yes, I am still riding My Royal Enfield with over 15,000mi/24,000km and loving every mile. I only had one problem, the speedometer went out. I stopped into Royal Enfield Tusla OK on a Friday. The warranty was approved Saturday to replace all the components, gage, wire, sending unit on the front wheel. Monday was their day off, Tuesday morning the parts came in and Me And My Royal Enfield were back on the road that afternoon. Currently I'm not getting the full 3.6 gallons range out of her like I use to. Seems to run out at 3.1 gallons now. I'm thinking the fuel strainer might be dirty. Maybe dirty gas along the boarder??? So when I get to Rocket Ranch, Boca Chica TX to check out SpaceX I'll put a new fuel pump on and see if that helps. The service manual says to replace the strainer. I made friends with Ryan Glynn @ Royal Enfield Ft Collins CO who owns an INT650. He looked at the fuel pump and doesn't think replacing the strainer would be easy and can't find a part number for just the strainer. You should be able to do all the servicing yourself. I had Royal Enfield Tucson do the 12,000mi service just to support a new dealer, but being a mechanic, and nothing is wrong, I wish I just did it myself. You know. I'm a full time traveler and can easily knock out 1,000km per day. The service manual calls out for chain lube and adjust every 1,000km, so that can be a pain and a mess. Just this week I decided to install Bandidos Pitstop Belt Drive kit. See my Maintenance Playlist. The other thing I wish Royal Enfield had is tubeless wheels, but not for the reason most people think. I Hate cleaning spokes! So there you have it. Best bike I've ever had. All I own strapped to my bike and I can run down the Texas highways at 85mph/136kph. I had to see once how far she would go so loaded down, on the level at sea level, she went to 105 when I called it quits. Please feel free to contact me any time. This reply come with one requirement. When you get your Royal Enfield I want to see your video ;-) Thanks again for watching.
Cool. Assume you ride? Being an A&P you would appreciate how well machine was designed. About 8,000 miles on it now she's running smooth. I love every ride. Side note, built a couple Questair Ventures.
@@MeAndMyRoyalEnfield I just got my license and am in the process of picking my first bike. As of now I've narrowed it down to a top 3 of RE INT650, MG V7iii Stone, and Honda Shadow Phantom. I've been strongly leaning towards the RE for awhile now and it's most likely the one I'm going to get. And nice those are awesome planes! I used to do engine swaps and structural work on twin Cessnas, primarily the 340's. I know we're in the same vein where a big part of my choice in motorcycle is how fun it is to work on - I love that the RE has modern tech in all the right places, but old school in that I don't need advanced software to reprogram IMUs or the like lol
@@johnjohnson5496 Man, you're right on. The INT650 is just a bike. No 3 riding modes, no heated grips, or an ignition system that has to read a fob even though the key is in. I was originally looking at the Honda CB500, then I knew I was getting the Triumph Bonneville T120. I got to ride the T120 & INT650 back to back at my dealer and hands down, no second thoughts, the INT650. It does have a fuel computer for fuel injection and ABS breaking, but other than that, just a plain simple bike. Little things like how to adjust the valve tappets are mechanically so simple on this bike. Please let me know what you buy and I would love to see your first TH-cam be a #Shorts of you getting on it, starting and riding off into the sunset ;-)
@@MeAndMyRoyalEnfield Yea the CB500X was one of the contenders in my little motorcycle shopping gauntlet, and I was also looking at the Street Twin (just a little too pricey and I'm not a fan of throttle by wire), but like you said the Royal is a straight up motorcycle - I love the raw mechanical nature of it. And I'll see if I can make that happen, I'll time it so I can get the sunset in shot lmao xD
Plus with two 40 liter very full saddlebags, tent, sleeping bag, computer bag, my INT650 runs down the Texas highways 85-90mph no problem. One time with all that on, at sea level, just to see what she would do, I pinned it and she hit 105mph. That's because of the sixth gear. The gearbox was well designed with even torque through all gears.. She also loves doing doing the twisties ;-)
The 650 motor does have an oil strainer you need to remove the oil pan to get to it.
Thank you for pointing that out. I pinned your comment so others can see it and benefit from it. I just did the 6,000-mile inspection and service on my INT650 and had that done at my dealer, GO AZ Motorcycles Peoria AZ, along with cleaning and lubrication of the steering bearings, and new tires. She is already to head out for, instead of a 10-week tour, a 100-week tour. My house is empty ready to sell, the car is ready to sell, and I am almost out of here. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I really do appreciate it.
Where is it and is there a how-to video?
@@theradiantchild I have not seen a how to video on this. It is located inside the oil pan (sump) it's purpose is to strain the oil before it reaches the oil pump.
@@daveoverton9300 make a how to vid man!😎
English Crossing is one of my favorite cut - through roads, used it many times. Nice ride.
You sir, are a true motorcycle owner. Not just an user. 🤝👏
Oh my, such a compliment. Thank you for watching.
Hey this Alvin I met you at the Indpls Royal Enfield... I really enjoyed your traveling stories and all the insight you gave me about Royal Enfield Motorcycles,
I have been looking forward to a comment from you. Thank you for adding a rich flavor to my day. Please don't forget to send me a picture of your Royal Enfield. Better yet do a walk around video so you can share it with everyone interested in Royal Enfields 😃
Uncle Stu is the best!! Greatings from Portugal!
Thanks!
Great job, very informative video, thank you for the time spent making it for us ,owners and fans of the Royal Enfield.
Thank you so much for watching and gor the kind comment. A commenter noted there is a sump screen that the service manual says to clean but the owners manual does not. It's not fun to clean.
I'm SLOWLY working on a belt drive conversion video. I would rather ride than edit.
My buddy met you on the road today and told you about you and your TH-cam channel. ♥️ Keep riding brother
Hey thank you for watching and especially the comment. I love the people I met on the road. I was at the Indianapolis IN Royal Enfield dealer, Speed City Cycle, today buying a new Touring Seat. Seems about every 15,000 miles my butt has a serious conversation with me telling me it's time for a new seat and I pay attention 🤔 On my way to Rochester NY. My INT650 has 46,300 miles on it today. Still going strong.
Very thorough. Great video for Interceptor owners 👏🏻
Thank you. That was very hard for me to make. I learned a lot about my editing software.
Thanks for that very detailed video. I look forward to more.
Just back in my nest after years of renting my house out. Fixing frig, irrigation, dishwasher, lawnmower...... but comments like this make me realize I have to get busy editing the last two months of videos. Thanks man!
Another amazing video, very detailed servicing great to see you looking after that beautiful machine. Thats a sweet hut in Mexico, what a lovely place enjoy your another week
Thank you. In Van Horn, New Mexico now and just can't describe what a wonderful time I'm having. First night met a guy that not only likes motorcycles but world at Blue Origin, and tonight at dinner offered for me to stay at his place instead of my tent so I can work on videos. Last night at dinner we met a guy on a Harley, and today we rode up to the Guadalupe Mountains National Park. Stunning views, but GoPro may have overheated. I can't believe how rich my life has become since it has been just, Me And My Royal Enfield.
@@MeAndMyRoyalEnfield How beautiful and that is the joy of motorcycles, as soon as you open your mind up to new things people will come your way. Great thing about going solo too people are more likely to want to accommodate you, just searched online for the Mountains what a perfect looking place to ride. Don't forget to just turn the camera off and enjoy the ride from time to time, especially if it gives you overheating troubles its a sign to have a moment for yourself & the bike. Catch you soon
Thanks for detailing everything.👍🏻
Nice place u stayed.
I appreciate you watching and the comment.
I went to so many nice places like that I went home got rid of Everything, house, car, Tools. That time I stayed out for 10 weeks so this time I'm moving the decimal point over, 100 weeks. In Granby CO tonight. Stunning ride today on route 34, Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park. I highly recommend it. Beautiful sunset to night. Do you have a Royal Enfield?
Very nice! I ride the Interceptor too, I love this. Pepa from the Czech Republic, Central Europe.
Thank you. I like knowing where different viewers are from. What Color is yours? I test rode the Ravishing Red but liked the Baker Express color more. Enjoy your ride!
@@MeAndMyRoyalEnfield My Is Ravishing Red. Baker Express Is ravishingly beautiful :-D Enjoy it!
i just got mine :) got 317 miles on her so far and going to do my service myself
Oh man, I am so very happy for you!!! Please post a video of Your Royal Enfield so we all can see it. I saw some of your videos. Are you a pilot? If you ever have any questions about the INT650 feel free to go to my About page and email me. Enjoy the ride!
Very nice video! I'm thinking of buying an Int650.
Thank you for watching. Much later I sold Everything and am on the road now, week 18, for a 2 year journey, with all I own strapped to My Royal Enfield. About 10,000 miles on her now. Yesterday cruising through SD & WY averaging 70mph and she still purrs like a kitten. I think you will enjoy it.
Very nice video.. thoroughly enjoyed
Thank you very much for watching.
where can I get the service manual for this bike??
So sorry it took so long to reply I've been riding a lot and would rather ride than tap away on my laptop. Stopped at my brothers to do the routine front fork fluid and seal replacement. Please check my description for a link to the service manual. I just checked it and it is still there to download. Please let me know if you have any trouble and I'll try to help. Thank you so much for the view, and the comment sure helps out the algorithm.
RE Service department should take notes from this video......doubt they do any of the checks, just oil change & lubrication.
I was wrong. One of my commenters was right. There is an oil strainer. The service manual says to clean it periodically but the USA Owners Manual does not. I had it checked and cleaned once. I may clean it periodically at 24,000 miles??? Thinking of periodically replacing the fuel strainer/fuel pump with o-rings every 18,000 miles. Thanks for watching and the kind comment.
Hi, nice video, to the point no crap talking seriously appreciate the efforts. Sir could you let me know the link from where u download the Service manual. As per your video, I understand Owners manual and service manual are two different PDF files and the website of Royal Enfield has only Owner manual.
Thank you for watching. I downloaded the service manual a year ago when I was researching weather to buy a Triumph T120 or the Interceptor 650. The having the service manual help to make my decision. I don't remember where I downloaded it from. I think I just did a Google search. Maybe email Royal Enfield and see if they can help you? Thanks for the kind comment.
I asked Hitchcocks Motorcycles and they sent me a link to the service manual. I just downloaded from that site to make sure it worked. See my description. I just added that link there for everyone.
I use casterol full sync motorcycle oil 10-50
Thank you for the comment. I've been using Silkolene Pro 4 from Moto Liberty for a few oil changes. I can't quantify it but feels like my gas mileage got a little better. I can tell you my oil consumption has definitely gone down. In 6,000 miles I used a quart. Now at 30K miles I'm only using about a half a quart. Again I greatly appreciate you watching and the comment. Do you have an INT650?
@@MeAndMyRoyalEnfield yes I have int650 euro 4 in the states
Hello, excellent video, do you think you can share the service manual with me? I've been looking, but I can only find the owner's manual. Cheers!
Man, I'm sorry I don't think I have the ability to do that. Do a google search. A recent commenter did and was able to find it also I believe if you search eBay you can get a paper copy. Also the, Unofficial Royal Enfield Community Forum, may be helpful. Thank you so much for commenting and watching. Also do you notice I have translated CCs? and do they help?
I asked Hitchcocks Motorcycles and they sent me a link to the service manual. I just downloaded from that site to make sure it worked. See my description. I just added that link there for everyone.
@@MeAndMyRoyalEnfield Hello, thanks for your contribution. I don't see the link in the description, is it in this video?
@@GerryBiker I just looked at it and the link did work. Did you click on "more" to see the entire description page? It's just above the Subscribe link. I checked it on my phone & laptop. Please let me know either way.
@@MeAndMyRoyalEnfield Done, I was able to find the link and download the file, I'm from Mexico and apparently the TH-cam translator doesn't detect the link in Spanish. I really appreciate the information and the time to respond to the messages. Excellent rides on the Interceptor 650. Greetings!
I used Lucas 10w50 for my 300 mile service. Runs much smoother, the valves were all too tight. Did you keep it under 55mph from 300 to 1200 miles? I feel I am unable to 😂😂
It was difficult but being an aircraft mechanic I am used to following procedures to the tee. I put tiny sticky note diamonds on my indicators to remind me of the limits for each gear.
I'm now using Silkolene oil from the "silkolenestore". Jack, in shipping, sends it to wherever I am when it's time for the oil change. Extremely happy with it's performance.
!!!!! Is that an Eddie Lawson SHOEI......freakin guy mastered Kawasaki, Yamaha, Honda and Cagiva! Would have seen him race at USGP if he hadn't broken his ankle that year :(
Sorry it's been so long to reply but been riding a lot. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. Tell me more about the shoe. Are you talking about a hot shoe? My brother knew him. Or were you kidding about my sneakers?
@@MeAndMyRoyalEnfield The white with red helmet (It's a nice SHOEI Eddie Lawson replica)
@@garyives1218 Ah yes, we laughed now that we see you were not saying, Shoe!
Would you happen to know where I could get a new clear face shield for that?
A dear friend gave me this years ago and I don't want to let it go, even more now that you and my brother have told me this is a bit of a collector's item. It does say SHOEI LAWSON all over it. My brother, Bones from Pro Circuit, was amazed that it is a Lawson and right now is giving me a history lesson about him. I love how some of these TH-cam comments can lead to making TH-cam friends 😃
My brother just showed me a TH-cam, "Bike Hero - Eddie Lawson" and at 1:16 Eddie is talking with my brother.
I have Interceptor 650 cc in Mumbai India. Do check for spoke wheel and tyre pressure on regular intervals.
Hello India! Thank you so much for watching and the comment. I just had 2 new tires put on at 6,000 miles and I'm checking pressure regularly. I also had the spokes checked and wheel run out, which was less than 1 millimeter. I have a lot of weight on with camping gear, food, clothes, computer, etc, so I check things carefully, like it sounds like you do. See the pinned comment about sump screen. Thanks again for watching!
Interesting video.
Thank you so much for watching and gor the kind comment. A commenter noted there is a sump screen that the service manual says to clean but the owners manual does not. It's not fun to clean. One side of subframe has to come off to remove sump cover.
Do you ride a Royal Enfield?
Awesome video👍 awesome bike ❤️👍
Thank you for watching and the comment. I really appreciate it!
Estupendo video, un saludo desde Ferrol
I apologize I don't speak or write Spanish but I had someone tell me what you said. Thank you very much!!
That was a very hard video to make. I really appreciate your comment. You're from Spain. I love knowing what part of the globe my viewers are from. Thank you for that. I've been riding almost every day. As soon as I slow down will put up more and I hope you like those too.
@@MeAndMyRoyalEnfield si, vivo en Ferrol, situado en las rías altas de Galicia y dentro del estado Español,me gusto mucho tu video por que te has centrado en cosas muy importantes de nuestras queridas Royal,un saludo y quien sabe el mundo es un pañuelo y quizás tengamos oportunidad de conocernos
@@josejmourente Gracias. Quizás algún día podríamos montar juntos. My daughter helped me with that. Hope it doesn't say, my daddy is an idiot ;-)
Hello my friend -- do you have a link to the service manual?
Thank you for watching my video and especially the comment. I'm very sorry but I found that manual back in 2019 when I was comparing servicing the Triumph Bonneville T120 with the INT650, which was an obvious choice that the Royal Enfield is much easier and cheaper. But I can't begin to remember where I found that manual. I believe some websites sell manuals but not sure about the Enfield. Maybe ask a service center or email RE directly??? So sorry I couldn't help you there. Do you have an INT650 and what color scheme? Are you also an Enfield gun enthusiast? Again, thanks for watching.
@@MeAndMyRoyalEnfield Thanks man I'm going to send RE an email. I have the owner's manual but it doesn't have any of the service lists in it.
and yes I am, I've owned more than a few Enfield rifles! Once I saw the bikes I fell in love with them and went out and bought it. Rode it nearly 300 miles the first few days and suddenly its service time. Wish me luck, I've never done anything with valves before.
INT650 Canyon Red is what I chose, they're all beautiful so that was a hard choice lol
Thanks so much for the video.
@@leeonardodienfield402 I test rode Ravishing Red but really wanted the Baker Express.
Valves are easy compared to others. The first time I did it by the book and removed the tank, loosened up the ABS modual to remove the valve cover. After watching other's videos I now remove the 4 cover bolts, slide the cover over, do those valves, slide it the other way, do the other valves. Be very careful with the gasket and you can use it over again. I've only replaced mine once. Stuart Fillingham has some good maintenance videos.
You should be able to get my email address from my about page. Feel free to contact me if you have ANY questions. I have 28,000 miles on mine and still, Love My Royal Enfield.
@@MeAndMyRoyalEnfield Thanks for the tips, if I run into any issues I'll be sure to reach out. Like you I am doing all the research prior to the job to make it easiest on me and also gravitated to Stuart's channel. I think I'm just about ready to do it, just need to finish up the next 10 or 20 miles to hit the service mark. Should be easy enough on this lovely machine.
Ride Safe and be well my friend!
I've been thinking about your comment and couldn't give it up. Just searched eBay and found them for sale for $30.10. Google searched Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Service Manual. Good Luck
Hey, how's the bike after all this time.Still in your possession? I am considering buying one however hindu adverts do not appeal to me and would prefer to hear more of an objective opinion out there - I am a mechanical engineer myself so to me things like durability and craftsmanship quality do count. I would appreciate your reply on this.
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I am a pilot and aircraft mechanic so appreciate the fact that you're a mechanical engineer and that we may think alike on some issues. Yes, I am still riding My Royal Enfield with over 15,000mi/24,000km and loving every mile.
I only had one problem, the speedometer went out. I stopped into Royal Enfield Tusla OK on a Friday. The warranty was approved Saturday to replace all the components, gage, wire, sending unit on the front wheel. Monday was their day off, Tuesday morning the parts came in and Me And My Royal Enfield were back on the road that afternoon.
Currently I'm not getting the full 3.6 gallons range out of her like I use to. Seems to run out at 3.1 gallons now. I'm thinking the fuel strainer might be dirty. Maybe dirty gas along the boarder??? So when I get to Rocket Ranch, Boca Chica TX to check out SpaceX I'll put a new fuel pump on and see if that helps. The service manual says to replace the strainer. I made friends with Ryan Glynn @ Royal Enfield Ft Collins CO who owns an INT650. He looked at the fuel pump and doesn't think replacing the strainer would be easy and can't find a part number for just the strainer.
You should be able to do all the servicing yourself. I had Royal Enfield Tucson do the 12,000mi service just to support a new dealer, but being a mechanic, and nothing is wrong, I wish I just did it myself. You know.
I'm a full time traveler and can easily knock out 1,000km per day. The service manual calls out for chain lube and adjust every 1,000km, so that can be a pain and a mess. Just this week I decided to install Bandidos Pitstop Belt Drive kit. See my Maintenance Playlist.
The other thing I wish Royal Enfield had is tubeless wheels, but not for the reason most people think. I Hate cleaning spokes!
So there you have it. Best bike I've ever had. All I own strapped to my bike and I can run down the Texas highways at 85mph/136kph. I had to see once how far she would go so loaded down, on the level at sea level, she went to 105 when I called it quits.
Please feel free to contact me any time.
This reply come with one requirement. When you get your Royal Enfield I want to see your video ;-) Thanks again for watching.
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Please note the Pinned Comment. I was wrong as a commenter pointed out. There is a Sump Strainer.
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Hey I used to be an A&P myself!
Cool. Assume you ride? Being an A&P you would appreciate how well machine was designed. About 8,000 miles on it now she's running smooth. I love every ride.
Side note, built a couple Questair Ventures.
@@MeAndMyRoyalEnfield I just got my license and am in the process of picking my first bike. As of now I've narrowed it down to a top 3 of RE INT650, MG V7iii Stone, and Honda Shadow Phantom. I've been strongly leaning towards the RE for awhile now and it's most likely the one I'm going to get. And nice those are awesome planes! I used to do engine swaps and structural work on twin Cessnas, primarily the 340's. I know we're in the same vein where a big part of my choice in motorcycle is how fun it is to work on - I love that the RE has modern tech in all the right places, but old school in that I don't need advanced software to reprogram IMUs or the like lol
@@johnjohnson5496 Man, you're right on. The INT650 is just a bike. No 3 riding modes, no heated grips, or an ignition system that has to read a fob even though the key is in. I was originally looking at the Honda CB500, then I knew I was getting the Triumph Bonneville T120. I got to ride the T120 & INT650 back to back at my dealer and hands down, no second thoughts, the INT650. It does have a fuel computer for fuel injection and ABS breaking, but other than that, just a plain simple bike. Little things like how to adjust the valve tappets are mechanically so simple on this bike. Please let me know what you buy and I would love to see your first TH-cam be a #Shorts of you getting on it, starting and riding off into the sunset ;-)
@@MeAndMyRoyalEnfield Yea the CB500X was one of the contenders in my little motorcycle shopping gauntlet, and I was also looking at the Street Twin (just a little too pricey and I'm not a fan of throttle by wire), but like you said the Royal is a straight up motorcycle - I love the raw mechanical nature of it. And I'll see if I can make that happen, I'll time it so I can get the sunset in shot lmao xD
Plus with two 40 liter very full saddlebags, tent, sleeping bag, computer bag, my INT650 runs down the Texas highways 85-90mph no problem. One time with all that on, at sea level, just to see what she would do, I pinned it and she hit 105mph. That's because of the sixth gear. The gearbox was well designed with even torque through all gears.. She also loves doing doing the twisties ;-)
Im also an aircraft mechanic
Cool, on what?
I'm in Harrison Arkansas. When & where would you like to meet up?
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