Being retired (lucky me) my riding is for pure pleasure - and what a pleasure it is. Corresponding to a short lift in the the seasonal gloom and wet, I've been out on both of the last two days and it's been great. Sure you need to dress up warm, respect the damp patches and muck strips on the road, and watch out for drivers no longer aware of bikes, but it's been a pre-Christmas blast.
Hi, good video. I have the interceptor and my front suspension was not the best, I took it off to find the right side with half the amount of oil compared to the right side, I replaced the oil with Motal 5w and fitted preload adjusters wound them in half way and now feels loads better. Don't get tempted with to heavy fluid as they are designed to have light fluid otherwise the damping won't be as good
For me a winter bike needs a bit of a faring, big windscreen, heated grips, cruise control and handguards. TBH a Versys 650 is probably ideal as it's cheap, reliable, plenty of them used and has some crash protection. Weirdly enough I may pick up a 2016 Hyperstrada and add heated grips and a bigger screen, missing cruise though but it would be fun.
Sorry! There was an annoying bit of paper with the reg number flapping around which we hastily removed before filming but should have taken the string off too 🤣
For me its the salt. It will destroy everything it touches and im not washing my bike every time i go out. Not worth the hassel! Driving in the rain though… well i get a kick out of that sometimes haha 😅
I didn't know this bike had cast wheels. I have ridden well in excess of 250,000 miles and have never owned a bike with traction control and only three bikes with ABS. As you suggest, learn how to ride. When I lived in England, I always rode in winter.
USDs are overrated, less practical (the sliding portion is much more exposed to the elements and wears quicker), and make zero difference to handling on a street bike.
@@antoineb3663totally agree and if the seals go... Gravity helps the fork oil chunder all over your tyres and brakes! Personally, no place for them on the street.
Any bike can be a great winter bike, just rug up, take it steady and enjoy being on two wheels.
Being retired (lucky me) my riding is for pure pleasure - and what a pleasure it is. Corresponding to a short lift in the the seasonal gloom and wet, I've been out on both of the last two days and it's been great. Sure you need to dress up warm, respect the damp patches and muck strips on the road, and watch out for drivers no longer aware of bikes, but it's been a pre-Christmas blast.
Merry Christmas to you too
I live in Australia. Whats a winter bike?
Hi, good video. I have the interceptor and my front suspension was not the best, I took it off to find the right side with half the amount of oil compared to the right side, I replaced the oil with Motal 5w and fitted preload adjusters wound them in half way and now feels loads better. Don't get tempted with to heavy fluid as they are designed to have light fluid otherwise the damping won't be as good
For me a winter bike needs a bit of a faring, big windscreen, heated grips, cruise control and handguards. TBH a Versys 650 is probably ideal as it's cheap, reliable, plenty of them used and has some crash protection.
Weirdly enough I may pick up a 2016 Hyperstrada and add heated grips and a bigger screen, missing cruise though but it would be fun.
Fox eye Fazer 6 over that any day!
The cast wheels are a plus 😁
Greetings! You mean styling wise or maintenance wise?
@np3400... they'll be tubeless which makes a much easier job fixing punctures on the go, also no spokes to worry about.
Could you not have took the string of the key ring 😂😂😂
Sorry! There was an annoying bit of paper with the reg number flapping around which we hastily removed before filming but should have taken the string off too 🤣
How’re the brakes of the GT?
Merry Christmas to you
A bit spongy, as seems to be the Royal Enfield norm! We'll have a full review of the bike up on Visordown.com in the new year 🙂
@@visordown waiting for the full review
Braking is poor but very soft front suspension ruin the highspeed handling, stability and braking
@@itsmeee7364 RE needs to work on this
For me its the salt. It will destroy everything it touches and im not washing my bike every time i go out. Not worth the hassel! Driving in the rain though… well i get a kick out of that sometimes haha 😅
I didn't know this bike had cast wheels. I have ridden well in excess of 250,000 miles and have never owned a bike with traction control and only three bikes with ABS. As you suggest, learn how to ride.
When I lived in England, I always rode in winter.
"fair weather" rider is a relative thing.
Theres wet pavement under you. Seldom is there wet here in southern California
If only the GT is upgraded with USD forks as SM650 and shotgun, it'd be a much more complete bike 🤞🏻
USDs are overrated, less practical (the sliding portion is much more exposed to the elements and wears quicker), and make zero difference to handling on a street bike.
@@antoineb3663totally agree and if the seals go... Gravity helps the fork oil chunder all over your tyres and brakes! Personally, no place for them on the street.
@@antoineb3663sorry gt 650 front suspension is very dumb it too soft and wobble a lot in highway