Interceptor 650 Project - Part 1
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 มี.ค. 2019
- First instalment of our in-house custom build project of the Interceptor 650 - part of the new breed of Royal Enfield motorcycles.
A glimpse at our R & D process for new parts design, with tips for easy customisation and performance upgrades.
We'll also compare with the current Triumph Twin range, which we have extensive experience with.
Thanks for watching!
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Thank you for throwing your expertise at the new Royal Enfield!
Honestly the best bike related Chanel on TH-cam. Awesome skill and expertise. Learning so much,Thank you.
Really looking forward to how the bike transforms. This will definitely help me plan my mods on the bike and as well source parts from your site when they are made available. Thanks! Subscribed
Great Video looking forward to the progress Good Job!
Just ordered some of your 2016+ watercooled levers and couldn't be happier with them. Well made, great fitment, and look a treat too! Just earned another subscriber, can't wait to see this build pan out. Always been interested in Royal Enfield.
Absolutely hooked to this series!
I love my standard interceptor, best Enfield for 60 years. Cant wait to see what aftermarket parts you produce, really want to change the exhausts to hopefully release more power with the CATs off.
Ordered the same bike, first to get the Ravishing Red in Canada! I'm VERY interested in all the mods you're doing, keep it up!!!
This man knows his stuff and provides an excellent review.
Excellent technical review George. Can't wait to see your aftermarket parts especially Scrambler parts!
Great video thanks. I'm looking forward to seeing this bike develop with your kits. Love the idea of a street scrambler style bike.
Wow, good job. Looking forward for the next part.
The peg adjusters sound ace, you'll sell tons of those, everyone seems to have a gripe with the factory set, they are positioned awkwardly on the Interceptor, making stops, start town riding a chore as they snag trousers every time you put a foot down
Glad to see you are making after market stuff for the new RE twins. I look forward to seeing what you think and do with the Continental GT.
I await your next installment with interest.
Awesome... Look forward to seeing this develop 👍🏻
Great information. Just what I've been waiting for. Bikes have already arrived here in Thailand. Mines on order for July. Ravishing Red (: Looking forward to future videos.
I have this in silver spectre in India and I cant tell you the smiles and admiration on Bangalore roads when people see this. I am asked right from the Auto rickshaw drivers, students, working professionals. I would have thought nobody would bat an eyelid given the Enfields are so mainstream, but its surreal. There is something about the aesthetic minimalistic beauty of this bike that speaks to so many people.
Hi , Although this is an international project , RE and India as a nation should be very proud of this new motorcycle and what it represents for Indian manufacturing.
It shows that the UK and India can still work together very successfully. This new bike shows what great potential India has for producing world class goods. This bike has made everybody including myself take a long hard look at the way the motorcycle industry is heading . Established mainstream makers in Europe and Japan will have to react fast or risk being overtaken. Just like the UK in the 1970's. All RE has to do now is work hard at growing the brand image as it has suffered from lack of new models and technology for many years, but RE still has a large heritage that it can build on and I can only see great things ahead for RE and India.
@@TECBikeParts Thanks a lot sir. Your review style is very nice. Adding you to my list of preferred reviewers right alongside Missenden Flyer and Chronicles of Mr Fish
Those original brackets/indicators didn't look too bad on video. The replacement indicators should really be positioned further away from the headlight otherwise, at night, they will get lost in headlight glare. This is a big bugbear of mine with car design - with some cars front indicators are virtually invisible at night. On the Interceptor, I would make sure they were outboard of the forks and/or at a different height.
well said!
Couldn't agree more.. I see a lot of cafe racer builds in the internet which sport led indicators on the suspension and sometimes even under the seat.. those might just get you past the regulation but I wonder if a cager will ever be able to see them regardless of day or night..
Looking forward to this project!!
Looking forward for the upcoming videos
Very cool stuff.
I have a strong feeling that RE will punch this out to 750 in the future. Awesome machines.
I have this same bike. Rides lovely and smooth! Subbed
love my interceptor650 got a cozy sidecar on it as well few mods here and there tec cannon cans on dna air filter few more mods to come but bloody good fun pulls with the sidecar no probs
Really interesting video. I test rode the Interceptor the other day, and like you, I was well impressed. I've just booked marked your website, and subscribed to your channel, as I can seriously see that either the Interceptor or the GT could be in my garage next year. Will be great to follow your improvements to this bike. One thing I'd like to see is some side rails so you can put saddle bags on. before you maybe chop the rear end. I think Royal Enfield are onto a winner with these bikes. Lets hope that the reliability is there too.
Hi
We have just made a prototype luggage rack that will be in production soon, as Royal Enfeild don't have one in the accessory list for these bikes. They do have pannier rails though so probably not worth us making them.
At first we will be looking at styling options for those not wanting to chop the frame. We are going to go through several stages of customising on this series with easy and reversible changes first for the people who just want to personalise the bike. To more radical changes later in the series, with the bike morphing at each stage . Probably ending up with a full street scrambler .But we will see how it develops with input from viewers.
Then we will look at the motor which should prove interesting !
I will b picking up one of these bikes this July I will DEFF b ordering stuff from u for it...keep cranking out the killer parts ....👍👍👍
Can’t wait to see this machine when it’s finished the front end is beginning to look trick with the new black handle bars/bar end mirrors with an all black headlight unit will look the business...!!!
Hi George, nice to see you guys getting into the RE twin. Will speak soon. Good luck with RE parts.
Hi David good to hear from, If you still have the Yam please get in touch as I have something you can have free for it. drop me an email as I seem to have lost yours.
Sorry I’m late to the party here having only recently bought an Interceptor.
Good video, will now binge watch the rest and see what I can buy! 👍
I like the original indicators. Remind me of the ones on my new Bonneville back in '73.
Great to see an Enfield twin in the show rooms
Prob ordering one of these in next week or so, so interested in your plans.
Great video lot of information waiting for part 2
Looking forward to part 2. Please don't forget we touring types, more low end power, yes please but try to retain the centre-stand........
Such an inspiration, and I don't even have a bike yet !
Had hoped you would be doing parts for these :)
Really good video and some really helpful and interesting information ...
I have a chrome one on pre-ordered here in Wa state USA, Been waiting 2 yrs for this bike with the S&S Exhaust. Going from a suzuki TU250x to this one. Great video by the way, definately more detailed than most reviews out now over in India.
Hi
I will be interested to hear your thoughts and if you can actually get an S and S exhaust as it looks like this collaboration has now ended and RE are not offering S and s parts anymore, but may be different in the States. Or S and S may offer them direct and not through RE dealers
@@georgemilburn6213 from what I understand the S&S exhaust was only ever going to be offered to USA buyers. At least I hope I'm right about that.
Great video and review 👍.. It would be great to see a scrambler type custom with high rise pipe, matt green colour, bash plate and brushed finishes then chrome on engine and other places on bike...
Maybe shorter seat and rack at back like street scrambler.. And small yellow fog lights on engine guards 😊😊 can't wait for next video
I 've heard this bike is very customizable, looking forward on further updates. I love RE..
I'm planning on getting mine come Australian spring, so you've got six months to work on ;-)
Love to see what you are planning, it should be easy to get 10 - 15 kg of weight saving without much effort at all
Cheers
Ray
With 10KG off now, you can really feel the difference and more to come off yet.
@@TECBikeParts Excellent, can't wait to see what you come up with, I will keep an eye on your site for updates. Cheers
Great video theres a lot of bike for the price
I like how this British gentleman is using kilos instead pounds :-) Thumbs up!
Several reviewers have commented on the position of the foot-rests. As I understand it, with feet down at lights etc, they tend to be right where you want your lower leg to be so they dig into your calves. A foot-rest package that alleviates that issue should sell well.
I hope you’re taking the Interceptor to Stafford at the end of the month. Look forward to seeing it in the flesh.
sorry I don't think we will attend this time as we are so busy at the moment
Contrary to what the video states the kit does not contain domed stainless bolts to replace the galvanised bolts originally fitted to the headlamp. I contacted tecbike parts to enquire about this but you have to use the original galvanised bolts. For info if you notice this as well.😊
Looking forward to this series. Royal Enfield is making up for the sins of Triumph!
The Royal Enfield is screaming for Alloy mudguards and side covers
Thanks for a nice review, I'm looking forward to the subsequent videos. I can'y find the indicators you used on your website? they are very small, and as you mentioned, once fitted they seem to disappear until turned on.
The engine covers blacked out would really suit the bike . Bar end mirrors like CRG lanesplitters would be nice too.
i would love a high 2-in-1 exhaust system
Great stuff George, look forward to more progress 👍🏻
How about some decent foot control levers. Love my bike but would like to find better brake and gear change lever.
Great Video, 2 into 1 please :)
Great review, thanks. Wish you had better camera angles but really doesn't matter. Could you please update what are the stock upgrades/ better parts on the British version over the Indian one. Thanks.
I like the modifications done so far. Looking forward to the completion of customization on this bike....the stock tyres are skinny..a little fatter tyre at the rear would improve the overall look- hope that is being considered!
We will be fitting larger tyres later on in the build as the project develops, and it will be interesting to see how the now excellent handing will be affected .Hopefully not too badly .
@@TECBikeParts I am looking at 17 inch rims with 150 at the rear and 110 at the front. Hope the swing arm can take a 150 tyre.
For the price this is it looks like a bargain, being honest to pick one up then as you say putting on your own spin on it.
I look forward to seeing you putting your options on this bike.
For me I like two separate pipes, but maybe shorties.
Just my opinion.
Thanks for your time, experience and expertise.
Looks better already....
This build is awesome and your videos are great! I am a little ways out from getting one but I had a question hopefully you can answer. If I were to put on the exhaust cans and a high flow air filter (the stock seems restrictive). What would that do to power? More importantly, would I need to get it dump tuned or something since the fuel injectors would have a whole lot more breathing to deal with? Thanks so much and keep it up! Great mods!
Even the new street twin - the 900 at least - has smaller discs both front and back than the RE as far as I recall. I am not sure the tyres are the same, the RE has a tubed tyres and the street twin is tubeless. As far as I am aware, the pirellis on the RE were designed for it specifically, because of the the need to have a tube in spoked wheels. I stand to be corrected though.
Apart from the pipes I see it as more or less spot on out of the box. More noise, more power, all good. Also I like the original indicators. Each to their own.
wow, somebody who likes chromed plastic, that's a turn up.
@@georgemilburn6213 I have an ancient Kawa with huge chrome indicators, and I'd swap them across in a heartbeat!
Nice informative Video. New exaust looks nice. The stock RE once are hedious. could you please try reducing the length of bend pipes so that the end cans don't stretch beyond rear foot pegs. Something similar to the once on triumph.
Thanks for the feedback, we were thinking of a much shorter 2-2 that ends at the rear axle or before. we will be starting on mock up systems for testing soon.
This is great, I’m looking to buy the conti GT but have a knee issue so I need mid to forward foot controls. Do you think I’ll need to just get these custom fabricated? I’ll be purchasing a bunch of your upgrades for sure
Great video, if I did buy one of these bikes I would definitely change the exhaust to one of your short slip ons. Very good!
Didn't think the standard front indicators looked too bad until they were gone.
Each to their own but lay flat speedo/ rev counter may just reflect the sky and be very difficult to read. My T120 instruments need to be canted up so I can see them.
Great to see your tackling the RE , as you said its so like the Triumph in basic concept its a natural move . The
foot-peg position seems to be an issue with many so a reasonably priced adjustable option could be a big seller.
With the instrument cluster why not design an adjustable plate that could be set at different angles ? …. would suit
different tastes as I don't think everyone would want them more flat . I know you liked the performance of the rear shocks
but to me the piggyback style is totally out of keeping with the retro style of the rest of the bike …. I think a good quality
standard shock would be a popular option.
Hi
Thanks for the input, yes we are both on the same page here, I am in the process on designing an adjustable clock mounting, and after I have ridden the bike more will decide what way to go with foot pegs and mountings.
We already have several shock options on the shelf for this bike including, none piggy back types
Which bars are they?
Have put your adjustable foot pegs on and the bar risers, much better. Needed to remove a few cable tidies to free up cables but nothing serious.
Gotta do the foot levers next
And later new handlebars and...
Thanks for this. I eagerly await to see what happens next!
For myself, the priorities are:
1. Smaller end cans - brushed SS or shiny SS (same 2 into 2 config)
2. Tail tidy with smaller rear light, indicator lamps
3. rear hugger
It would be great to raise up the pillion seat a little. I'm not really sure how it's going to be done but that's going to improve the pillion comfort as the footrest are on the higher side. It would also improve the looks like the street twin once you remove the rear mudguard as you explained. But I have a feeling this can only be achieved by altering the frame.. something that I did not want to go for
problem is the frame rail has been made straight (for styling ?)all you could do is have a built up seat in King Queen style. Not my taste !
hi. great review. thank you. gabriel suspension not an indian company. its an american manufacturer of suspensions.
You picked my favorite color combo for the Interceptor, red and black, quite sharp if you ask me! Funny thing, I was happy with the stock bike until you started in on it! 🤣 Looking forward to seeing what you do with it.
Hi sir. I don't have a service manual yet so i cant ide tify all parts. Is the welded part of the exhaust pipe undernearth the crankcase part of the cat system? Cant wait to get some of these parts after my wrranty is up. I ak just glad they dont install post cat o2 sensors yet on bikes here in california. Appreciate the videos
hi are the new indicators just plug in for the wiring
This Geo, Geo here in US. Want to change out to ur headlight brackets but do the accommodate the RE Fly Screen? I’m not sure but thoughtI I saw they were not comparable. Look forward to all the upcoming improvement products.
The issue with RE trying to re-introduce to the United States is that there "may" be ONE dealer in each state. No one seems to repair these bikes except for RE making maintenance difficult especially when the closest dealer is over 100 miles from your residence. It would be nice if there was a bit more communication from Royal Enfield about service centers/upcoming dealer locations.
Hello , great intro , now you have had the bike for a while could I ask how the black rim s are doing , I notice the silver ones may have anodised rims but look like they have issues correct me if I am wrong, Q will the original indicators still fit with your brackets Q , you said that we could service the bike ourselves ( naturally you will need to be competent , how does this effect the warranty ,
Are you going to make these things for the RE available on the US website? None of this stuff seems to be there. I am interested in your exhaust and your bar end mirrors.
Looking forward to the single exhaust system.
WTF??
I have a 1984 Honda CX650E. I love her, but getting tired of hunting for parts and general maintenance problems. Thinking about the RE. Extremely happy to have found an engineer/mechanic who knows what he’s talking about vs. dealer technicians/mechanics who only know how to fix via a process of elimination. Can you modify/upgrade an RE and ship to Canada?
Wish you guys would do something like this for the Kawasaki W800.
Come up with some interesting seat design...
Thanks for this...Chrome mudguards?
Hi ian
You are the first to ask, I thought they went out in the 70,s. I was thinking more alloy or stainless
Lovely bike and good of you to improve it! Instead of resistors for the indicators, use a new relay made to handle all kinds of resistance. Louis.eu have them for low cost and they work really good. It's just an easy swap. :-)
I like what you are doing George, one question though, why fit resistors rather than change the flasher unit?
Hi Bob, you can either a variable rate flasher unit or resistors . Personally I have found you get a more reliable flash rate with resistors
Would you be able to develop a saddle seat kit (with springs) and separate pinion seat for the Interceptor. Thanks, Ronn
would not be easy with the straight tube frame rails
I noticed my one mirror is higher on the left side of my 2014 Triumph T100SE
More tail tidy options and definitely cut pipes
Thanks
Where or how can i get ther short exhaust that you show in this video
Is it possible to convert interceptor from SOHC to D0HC the another question is it possible to convert in to liquid cooled engine and what will be the result we can achieve
I have an Interceptor here in Mumbai...do you ship to Mumbai??..
What the fudgecake, friend.....why have I not stumbled across your vids before? First of your work I've seen, I don't have an Interceptor, jusr recently passed my test as an old fart new rider, probably can't buy a new Interceptor without being killed in my sleep by my wife, but.... And its a Mariah Carey-sized butt......I am now instantly so subscribed and utterly hooked. This chap sounds like Lewis the tv copper but could talk all day and not get boring. Thats it, you've doomed me to early death in my bed by my wife's hand or at least divorce court as I am now finding hiding places I can stash an Interceptor with all your mods on! Just got to raise the funds now.......know anywhere I can sell a kidney?! Thank you kindly, friend, looking forward to watching all your work I can find on YT. Good man yerself, take care, bloke
I heard the seats are not good for long rides.any options for this?
I think seats in India are different to UK bikes so hard to comment but when I saw the demo India spec bike it had very soft foam.
The mirror is not bent mines the same lower one side the fixing is lower down.
I don't have a motorbike but am very interested in ylur engineering knowledge.
Regarding your LED indicators, it seemed to me that because of the reduced offset other road ussrs would not so clearly understand the biker' intention.
Can we get the Tec accessories in India.?
Need video on weight reduction!!
Would look quite a bit better with black header pipes as opposed to the pipe wrap, imo.
Is there any way to increase performance, which is noticeable and still be EU street legal and to keep it reliable in ling run? S&S 750 kit is not, and slip on exhaust wont make that much difference...
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