Royal Enfield Interceptor 650: Top 6 Touring Mods
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- A bit of a "best of" if you've been watching the recent videos on the channel. This is a quick rundown of 6 mods that I've installed on the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 with touring and travel in mind. Really just six practical mods that will make longer trips that much more fun.
Top Six Touring Mods:
Hitchcocks USB: Full Video
• Royal Enfield Intercep...
Venhill Featherlight Clutch Cable: Full Video
• Royal Enfield Intercep...
Kreiger Dry Pack Luggage: Full Video
• Kriega US-Drypack Revi...
Performance Mods:
**Disclaimer**
I have no affiliation with any of these companies or products. Please feel free to use these links as part of your research :)
Performance Mods:
- DNA Air Filter (stage II with open bracket)
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- Booster Plug fuel system
www.tecbikeparts.com/product/...
- Scorpion Red Power pipes (please note this link is for the BLACK version, I can’t see the sliver anymore)
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Hitchcock's Free Flowing Header Exhaust Pipes
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- YSS Top Line rear shocks
www.wemoto.com/bikes/royal_en...
- YSS fork upgrade kit
www.wemoto.com/bikes/royal_en...
- Motone Customs Up and Over Risers
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- Domino XM2 Throttle
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- Brembo RCS15 / with TWM clutch
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- Brembo SA Sinter Pads Front
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Venhill Featherlight Clutch:
www.venhill.co.uk/r01-3-102.html
Other Mods:
- LSL SuperbikeBars
- Grip Puppies
- Hitchcocks USB
- Enfield Performance Oil Cooler Guard
- Highsider Montana Mirrors
- BAAK Side Pannels
- BAAK Tank Pads
- Motogadget MoBlaze LED Indicators (front and rear)
- BAAK Rear Indicator brackets
- BAAK front Indicator brackets
- Motone Customs Headlight Bracket
- Tec Bike Parts Rear Pegs
- Tec Bike Parts Chain Guard
- Tec Bike Parts Bash Plate
- Domino Switch Gear
Future mods in the pipeline include
- New tires (TBD)
- 4 Piston Calipers (TBD)
- LED headlight bulb - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
*** Dart Flyscreen video now live for those who are interested *** th-cam.com/video/1YrCdBVaMUU/w-d-xo.html
Honestly why not just buy a bike that doenst need so much modding? Really drives up the price of the Enfield. On another note how much miles are you down rn and how well did it hold up so far?
@@francisnorthwood7862 I purchased this bike as a canvas for customisation during the various lockdowns. Miles wise, about 1700, zero problems. Hoping to put some serious miles on it ASAP.
@@WildlifeMoto Agree. The blank canvas aspect of the RE Interceptor is a big reason I'm attracted to the bike. Bikes are very personal choices based on a number of considerations. To each his own, but there's no need to confine your choice to a pure touring bike or an adventure style bike just bc you want to do some touring.
The RE Interceptor is a standard type of bike, which to me are the best to own (especially if you only have one bike). Secondly, the pieces were useful improvements, high quality, and they didn't cost all that much money. Imo the value was well worth the cost, and I would want every one of them if I get that bike. On top of that everything you added was useful for riding around town as well as for touring.
I've got a Dart on the Guzzi. It is mainly aesthetic. It does take a little of the blast off but it's main purpose seems to be directing flies into you mouth, yum.
@@francisnorthwood7862 because 'most bikes' don't have the fun factor of this one. I do agree the seat wants replacing though; the stock one is definitely numb bum.
Got many good ideas for my Royal Enfield Meteor. Thanks 👍
Nice 👍
Poor bike
i like the simplicity and practicality of this set up, thanks for sharing!
in my opinion, the most important kit part for touring is a windshield. Also, panniers or a rack.
I have the Continental GT's touring seat on my Interceptor and its much more comfy indeed.
Also painted the tank in candy RED and this makes all the difference! :D
You’ve sold me on that Kreiger set up. Clean and simple. Good work as always dude. 🤙🏼
It's good stuff. Thanks for watching.
Loving the INT650 videos. Thanks for sharing with us!
Great practical mods MW! I hope you get to tour when Spring is in the air & out of lockdown 🙏 Your Interceptor is 1 cracking machine! Kudos to you for showing us your mods & fantastic RE! Hope you get to explore the UK a bit more outside of the big city!
Thank you Steve. Yes keeping everything crossed for a brighter Spring and the ability to ride again. Can't wait! Cheers.
Great easy fit mods , cracking video to first thing on a Friday morning 😀stay safe 👍
Cheers Tony! Happy Friday.
Everytime he says let's do this and that engine starts at 0:26 me ears just go "ahhhhh again" loveeeeeeed it
Really liked these subtle but hugely enhancing mods. Nicely shot and scripted content. Subscribed.
Cheers Sean 👍
Nice bike and great quality video. I can't imagine touring without a windscreen or panniers. Love the USB and your mirrors. I looked at one of these today (in California) am also considering the Suzuki Vstrom 650. The price and styling is hard to beat on the RE.
Well done! Love the bike’s color scheme along with the mods. Cooler guard was an excellent touch
Thanks. Yes that cooler cover is much better than the stocker. Highly recommended.
Enjoying seeing your channel grow and the attention to production value increase with each video! Appreciate the Inteceptor mods a lot as have been on the same journey myself for the last year and a half, cracking bike out of the box but making it your own is thoroughly rewarding! Always buzzed to take it out for a spin, and when it turns heads for all the right reasons and gets smiles from passers by makes you feel a real sense of pride👌🏽
Cheers Matt, really appreciate the feedback. Looking forward to getting out their and turning heads again! These bikes seem to have a magnetic quality that pulls a crowd wherever you take them. Thanks for watching :)
@@WildlifeMoto No worries, will definitely keep watching! Just a quick question, are the standard brake/clutch cables long enough to fit your LSL bars do you think or did you need extended ones?
@@mattfisher2513 Will you be running the standard bar clamps? If so, you should be fine. If you are running risers, or just want a bit more slack, I've seen others run the throttle cables behind the fork to gain a couple of cm back. My brake line was fine with these bars, but again if you are adding risers, you might need to play with the routing.
This are all awesome mods. When I get mine I want to do all of these. I have been looking for a luggage system. That one is perfect!
Thanks so much for that info on the Venhill clutch cable. New info to me.
Just ordered a set for my bike (not an RE).
Great vid too eh
Cheers
Well done mate, great video and I'm with you on this one - surely it can't be long now until we can get out and enjoy the roads around our great country again. Let's hope the sun and the lifting of restrictions aren't that far in the future. Keep on making your videos, there's light at the end of the tunnel.
Cheers Andrew. Yes keeping everything cross that we get through this ASAP.
Nice bike, your mod's are very sensible. Must give much more comfortable ride for the longer runs.
Simply beautiful! Love the video!
Thank you 👍
Great accessories! Thanks for this tips.
Nice mods, great ones. Cool.
The bike is looking Awesome now, very tastefully done.
Cheers Ian. Yes, I’m happy with how it’s coming together. Stay safe chap.
I agree with you it’s a great looking bike I really like these new RE’s, I like your touring mods too. Be lucky and enjoy. 👍😊🏴🇬🇧
Thank you. 👍
Great video 🔥👌🏻
love the color combo of this bike
Bikes looking and sounding great 👍. Excellent video 📹 cheers, Steve
Cheers Steve 👍
WM, thanks for scratching my RE 650 itch, well done as always.
Thanks Steve 👍
Awesome mods 👌 great vid J 👍🏻
Cheers Dale :)
Have a Tiger 800 at moment and love it but it's so sorted for everything, been watching interceptor vlogs a lot recently and love the ability to personalise the bike so much, brilliant mods to yours !
Thanks for the lockdown therapy, great vids ?
It really is a fantastic bike to personalise. I have other bikes that need zero mods, on one hand it's a good thing, but not as fun.
@@WildlifeMoto
Just googled those fab looking TWM-SC levers, website says they are for track use and not legal for road use..... Surely not 🤔 ?
@@jonsherry6289 I guess it depends on local laws. They are legal in the UK
Such a high quality video! Keep it up you’re gonna have tons of subs.
Thank you.
Top Notch video!!! If you buy a New bike you should buy it because you really like it, not to completely change it. These are perfect small little upgrades that are a)functional and b)don’t change the aesthetics of the bike you loved in the first place!! So well done Ol’ Son!! Oh and definitely on of my favorite color combos with the exception of Red Hair and Black Leather my favorite color scheme!
Thank you from 🇮🇳 India
From a Fellow Proud Royal Enfield Himalayan 2020 Owner 😄🤝🙏🏼
Nice customisation mate cheers👍
Love your attitude. And it's a beautiful bike.
Great video and nice motobike.
Perfect video. A+
Awesome tips thanks buddy and cracking easy fixing hitch I think even I could do 😀👍🏻👍🏍
Hey just subbed, love your content and believe me it won’t be long until you’re a huge motorcycle journalist
Thank you so much!
Basic things which need to rider ,very simple nd useful ..love from India
Great video, content and production quality. I'm looking at one of these as a 2nd (city bike). Got GS for touring but always feels like overkill heading to Sainsburys. Cheers.
Classic! Love it so much.
Great Vid 'ole chap' (my poor attempt of my English banter for a Yankee).
All jokes aside, great vid. though FR great mods & concise.
Thanks for sharing Sir, salute to you!🙏🏽👊🏽🤙🏽
Rok straps are an amazing accessory
Didn't you forget one of the most important things, the protecting glass?
Thnx for this beautiful video. best, Albi
Interesting movie, thanks! Just subscribed.
Cheers John, welcome!
@@WildlifeMoto we are going to place your video on www.ikzoekeenmotor.nl
Good video. Hope to be getting an Enfield in 2022.
Great bike. I especially like the oil guard. Looks nice. Love the handlebars too. It would be the first thing I would change from stock. Like the bags. But full camping setup? Don’t know about that… I doubt you could fit a tent in there with poles…
The seat… I’m a fan of a completely flat seat for a bike like this as you can sit further back just to change body positioning for a little while..
gorgeous!
Love your Royal Enfield reviews... 👍👍 Especially with those kriega bags and love those aluminium hooks..but when I check in india we don't have..😔
Thanks for the update and good luck with your bike. I might also suggest the enfield tall windscreen. I takes the air off my chest and up into the head are. It is much more comfortable for long rides. I also purchased the continental touring seat for my Interceptor but found it much more uncomfortable (for Me) than the original interceptor. After a short while my bum back hurt and my bum was completely numb. I now have about 15,000 kilometers on my 2020 Interceptor. I live in Thailand and get to ride almost every single day. Cheers
I would like to know where you bought your bike. I am in Chiang Mai, looking at retirement visa and affordable bikes
@@danielcunningham5940 I bought my bike new in Bangkok but if I had to do it again I would buy used from Bahtsold or Kaidee. There is a greadt deal on bahtsold right now 165,000 baht 4600 kilometers. I stil have the bike and am coming up on 40,000 kilometers problem free.
Nice !!!
Excellent
Thanks for this great video! Missed part about your phone mount??? What do you recommend to go with that nifty usb device??
Love that mods for your RE will. Those in the future, take care
I did Uk to Russian and back on NC750x using only kriega dry pack luggage in 2018 . It performed brilliantly , but I do travel light .
osam few of these mods even i did on my Interceptor
Thats cool man.. I own a Gt conti in India and have done similar modes
Hello and thank you for your videos ! I have a few questions about touring mods which seem important for me : how to attach a Tomtom SatNav to the handlebar, how to connect nicely some electrical devices (you mention a free plug in the headlight), and panier choices (SLC support are looking good but the paniers are not secured at SW-Motech)
Love the video! Greetings from indonesia 🇮🇩
Thank you! 😃
This, bike is really awesome,, 👍
Beautiful motorcycle
Missed the intro & end music 🎼 when did you drop that 🙈
Cheers enjoy your mods to the interceptor , really thinking of
Buying 1 🤔all the best Mark 🇬🇧🍺👍🏻
Cheers Markie. TH-cam data shows a drop in viewers during that music jingle so i've experimented with a much shorter logo sting. Every second counts online and I guess people just what to see the content. I might bring it back at the end of the video for those who make it to the end. Take an Interceptor for a test, I'm pretty sure you'll love it. Thanks for watching.
Regarding the "Grip Puppies." I bought some for my BMW R1150R a few years ago and they weren't tight enough and when I turned the throttle the grip would just spin on the grip so you might need to apply some kind of spray adhesive to the inside of the grip to solve this problem.
New Himalayan launched with tripper navigation 🔥🔥
Love the look of that tripper nav, very cool
Great selection. I might have taken heated grips over the puppies, however.
Nice practical mods mate 👍. I just want a chance to actually tour 😭. My 650 is starting to think she is clothes rack or key bowl 🙈
Depressing right! I'm starting to worry that i've forgotten how to ride.
@@WildlifeMoto totally. I’ve done some new mods to mine (still to be revealed 🤫) that I want to test on a nice long trip, camping or whatever. Only thing is I don’t thing camping at least on an official site is going to be an option for while...
So that seat you've got for touring its actually the Continental G. T seat?
@@atiliogarcia5019 It's the Touring seat for the GT, but also fits the Interceptor. They also make a Touring seat in the Interceptor style too.
@@WildlifeMoto thank you
VERY GOOD 2 WHEELER TRACTOR
Nice videos from USA
Thanks Travis, glad you enjoyed!
haha the ol grip puppies, been around for years, and theyre great!, accept NO substitutes!.
Love them.
Nice
Great going Buddy ... I am thinking to buy the Grip Puppies for my Interceptor too ❤️ , any more information for same 👍
Great suggestions, practical and ethically pleasing. I see from the vid you have upgraded the rear of the interceptor is that on this channel?
Thanks. I’ve featured it in other videos but not in a massive amount of detail. I’ll do a full vid on it soon. Cheers 👍
Jon here in Upper Michigan. I need to replace the clutch cable on my '88 Honda Hawk GT 650 (Bros 650 where you are at) and the Venhill clutch cable that you installed on your RE Interceptor seems to be the ticket. I also like the Dart fly screen. Currently I have a Targa faring on my bike but occassionally I will take it off and ride the naked Hawk. It has a round head lamp similar to your RE. I hope I can buy the Venhill cable in the states.
Pretty sure they ship worldwide. You can also order custom cables on the site. Hope you find a solution.
Some interesting mods. I would have thought you'd be doing a wind screen and saddle bags as well.
Hi. Check out my separate video on the Dart Windscreen th-cam.com/video/1YrCdBVaMUU/w-d-xo.html. More videos on luggage very soon ;)
@@WildlifeMoto will do, thanks for the heads up.
Great video I have similar issues with my Moto Guzzi V7iii I never knew about the clutch cable. For the USB I got a dual one that goes into my swingarm bag I can't change the seat out because of the special model the luggage I'm trying 50 l Joe Rocket duffle bag hope it work
All GREAT mods except for the pipes; love the originals in size, shape, and sound. Wouldn't change them for anything, especially louder ones. Wished the originals were quieter yet ! The Pirelli tyres are highly regarded in my country, and nobody swaps them until they're shot, but sure there are way better out ther. What are you thinking for replacement ? Do you think the bike comes with tyres too skinny for the weight and geometry ? Excelent vid man !
Sold!!!
thats cool
Nice mods, can you tell about handlebar make?
Cool 👍
Loving hitchcocks stuff, just ordered stuff from them, delivered in 2 days can’t fault that. Nice video as always 👍. What phone holder are you using please I hear so many don’t dampen vibration and phones get wrecked. Thanks 😎👍.
Cheers Steve. Yes, great company to buy from. I use Ram mounts for my phones. Usually the 1in ball with an x-grip. Never had any problems with my cameras OS.
Amazing set up , very classy , which handlebar are you using , it is looking very appealing to me. Please let me know.
Bars are LSL Superbike Bars. Cheers.
Great video👍 I’m looking at the Continental touring seat as I think the lines suit the bike better (I have the same Ravishing Red Interceptor as you). I will also be using the bike for touring and will be using a 40l dry bag and lomo throw overs. I can get camping kit, clothes etc in with room to spare as I’ll be one up. My last bike was a BM R1200RS with hard panniers on it - a supreme high speed tourer.......but I’ve recently toured on an MZ250 and a 955i Daytona. Bike touring is a state of mind......you can tour on anythin🏍👍
Absolutely, i've toured on a 250 before. It was so much fun.
I would recommend an interceptor and switching out the tank. That’s what they do in India. Also love the look more of the GT, but the Interceptor is the more comfy bike.
Hi mate, great content and very informative!! are we able to change bike height as well with suggested suspension upgrades?
Hi Adish. Thanks for your positive feedback. Yes with the YSS shocks you can slightly adjust the height.
i had the same issue with the clutch cable. the plastic mount came off and my wire was sitting on the radiator, melting the rubber around it. i noticed this because my friction point was basically non existant lol
Waiting for your ride video
Coming soon 👍
Thank you for the video very good suggestions. The USB plug however concerns me because it is open to rain. There’s got to be a better solution that is weatherproof.
True. You won’t be able to use this in the rain. Maybe I could make a cable with a rubber cap glued to the end. 🧐
I have bought Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 a few days back and i am very happy with the bike. This video is very impressive and i would like to make these modifications on my bike. Also I would like to add a "clock" if possible. Kindly let me know if these modifications are available in India.
A 650 from RE is too much for Indian market. Good to see it’s doing well overseas.
Your handle bars look nice. Are you using a custom handle bar?
Very good, well thought out presentation. Nice pieces to add. If I buy the RE Interceptor, I'd definitely have them all. (Touring is such a major aspect of having a bike in the first place.)
Panniers and windscreen coming up by any chance? Those items strike me as a no brainer for a longer tour.
Cheers Rick. Checked out the pinned comment for my video on the windscreen. Ride safe!
Brother please make a vedio dedicated on wobble issue.. also did u face any above 150kmph because this is only what I am worried about.. after all life comes first
A small point perhaps. The engineering-correct lubricant for plastics such as PTFE lined cables, is silicone oil. Not a PTFE dry spray. PTFE is a non-stick coating not a lubricant. It is actually a very hard material and if it spalls away from the job can act as an abrasive.
Cheers Jeff, I didn't know that. I'll get some silicone oil in there next time,
Cool.
You missed out wind reduction! That's a huge huge killer on long trips.
Yes. Still working on that one. I have the factory screen but it no longer fits with the new headlight brackets. Still looking for something that suits the bike and does the job.
Check out the latest vid :)
Mate just put a Givi on his Intercepter - mounts to the handle bars and def provides a good wind shelter
Yep. We took a long ride across Arizona. I was the only one without a faring or windshield, I rode my bobber, and I actually ended up with nearly scabbed cheeks from hot windburn. It dried my lips till they were cracked so I had to wrap a bandana around my face for the ride home.
Strange how the OEM ‘touring seat’ comes as standard on the Continental GT, but on the Interceptor it doesn’t.
Surely the Interceptor is the bike most people would opt for, for touring?
Ive also got the GT touring seat. For me the flat seat is better for the first 15 minutes or so, but after that the GT seat is much better. Im not sure it will work well with the handlebar risers though?
New subscriber mate keep it up. I just bought CB 350 HONDA as my first bike in India.
Thanks mate. Your first bike is always the best bike! Enjoy.
@@WildlifeMoto sure sir 🙏
We want the CB350 in UK!!!! Lovely looking bike.
Your bike looks and sound amazing! What are those bar end mirrorsIs and are they straightforward to fit with the frame, thanks 😊
The bar ends are from Oberon Performance. They won't fit with the stock bars as RE have fitted some weird inserts. I have changed my bars to LSL.
@@WildlifeMoto thanks 😊 love your bike!
this is a useful video, I have Some Questions, How can i reach out to you?
Good informative video, love the handle bar, it's really looking great....pls share the product name
These are LSL Superbike bars :)