Fitting TEC 2-1 STINGER Exhaust System - Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 & Continental GT 650 2022 E5
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- Hello and welcome to the episode, today I'm fitting the Tec 2 into 1 Stinger exhaust system to my 2022 euro 5 interceptor 650. in this video I will show you how to remove the standard system as well as showing you side be side sound comparisons, stationary and out on the road.
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This system is by far the best value for money exhaust you can buy on the market today. The stainless steel finish looks stunning and the welds are spot on,
the centre junction pipe has a baffle installed allowing the use of a small end can without making the exhaust too loud
both pipes have oxygen sensors threads welded into them, so no re mapping required
its very important you read these instructions carefully because the latest edition has been improved from the previous. The main change is, keeping the old gaskets in the head and use the new ones over the top of them, and also making sure you keep the baffle in, especially on euro 5 models because it will run too hot and damage the exhaust system,
now its time to remove the stock system, make sure your bike is cold.
Start by removing the oxygen sensor wire, carefully snip these two zip ties.
Now remove the right horn from the top bolt
slide the plug forward from the bracket, push in the tab and separate
please not the yellow marked wire is for the right exhaust and the green is for the left exhaust
now remove this heat shield, it has one bolt and slides off as shown
loosen the clamp
unscrew the muffler bolt
wiggle the muffler off
unscrew the manifold bolts as shown
now remove the centre clamp and slide off the manifold
remove the oxygen sensor with a quick jolt
do the exact same for the left side
as per instructions leave the stock gaskets in and place the new ones over the top
screw on the oxygen sensor, just nip it up
grease the new gasket to hold it in place
install the left shoulder pipe as shown
screw the two nuts on but dont fully tighten them, just enough so the pipe can move but not fall
grab the down pipe and push the gasket all the way in until it stops
install the clamp so its snug but not tight
slide the pipe on the left shoulder
grease up the right gasket and place it over the old one
screw in the oxygen sensor and tighten
manoeuvre the sensor round the frame and screw the nuts in finger tight
grab the centre section and slide on, this will be a tight fit, give the pipes a wiggle getting the right angle and it will slide in, use wd40 if you need to
install the centre bracket
install the baffle into the muffler, use sir clip pliers, tap in with a screw driver make sure its seated correctly, use wd40 if you need to
slide the muffler on and put the bolt in finger tight
install the exhaust springs, be careful and wear eye protection
install the centre bolt, you may need to put the bike on the stand stand to get access to it
plug in both oxygen sensors and cable tie them as they were before
install the horn
use the supplied cable tie and wrap it round the clutch cable, keeping it away from the down pipe
now get an assistant to pull backward on the exhaust system while you tighten from back to front as shown, the reason I did this was to make the gap larger between the front manifold and the frame, making sure you dont over tighten the manifold bolts, tighten them in sequence from up to down and nip them up with a small ratchet, they are around 12-18 nm
filly clean the exhaust with parts cleaner
allow to run for 15 minutes and check for any leaks , place your hand over the end to hear and feel for any hissing from the joints
allow to cool and recheck manifold bolts
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My Bike:
2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 (Euro 5)
My Wife's Bike:
2022 Royal Enfield Meteor 350
Location, UK
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Personally I prefer the stock look and sound but you've made a very helpful and comprehensive installation video for those who like these pipes. Good work Nick. 👍
Thanks Simon
I agree. Appreciate the look and weight loss. But Stinger too loud and obnoxious.
@@tmoto272cry
I personally prefer the look and sound of the twin standard pipes, no plans on changing mine,
Very good to know you don't actually have to remove the center stand to install these pipes. Waiting for them to come in stock in the US to order a set! Thanks for the video
Enjoy
This one of the positive points about the RE 650 ownership - since the initial price was so reasonable, it leaves you the option to customize your bike to your taste. One of the advantages of this exhaust system is it reduces a considerable amount of weight which makes the bike faster.
Absolutely!!
Really like your technical videos, very well presented and very clear instructions
Thanks Andrew they take a long time to make
Nice to see East Anglia, lived in Thetford for 30 years, now motorcycle heaven Florida !
Right on!
Interesting video Nick, great sound from the new exhaust and it fits the look and style of the bike!
It must have saved a fair bit of weight too 👍🏻
Cheers David, the weight saving is unbelievable
Bloody brilliant explanation!!
@@silversun371 thank you !
I am also about to start videos about my Royal Enfield Classic 350.Your videos have a great content for biker community .Keep up Nick
Good luck bud
I prefer twin stock however it now sounds like a beefy single which is awesome well done nick you made it look easy. ☺️👍
Best video yet Nick.
Thanks Micheal, plenty more to come
Amazing step by step video - well done! Love the sound of this system.
The 2nd best exhaust for this bike, the first one is scrambler style but its a lot more money! but bang for buck, deffo this one
Great video and super clear instructions order. I enjoy to follow your video. Ride safe.
Thank you very much 😊
Thank U, your video has the punctual details of installing.
You’re welcome
Nice one Nick, looks and sounds ace......
That's his name Ace
Ur the only one i know who review exhaust with the baffle in
It's not designed to have the baffle out
Thanks for the vid, Nick. I just fitted the stinger on my inty and benefited from your advise and DIY step by step. It's one of the best and made the install relatively easy for an old far sighted, adhd, visual learner. It still took me the better portion of this afternoon but, it looks sweet and I had been putting this off due to my mediocre wrenching skills.
Good job!
Hi George from TECBIKEPARTS, Thanks for this video. I would just like to point out a small error. When fitting the front pipes to head the slotted hole should go to the bottom and the round hole to the top. As the head castings can vary and we have cut away the flanges at the top to give more clearance to the flange/ head casting. Otherwise a great job thanks.
OK cheers, must have got lucky with mine, fits great
Great video
Well done 👏
Your videos are excellent....very easy to follow...the new exhaust sounds great. Is it road legal as long as the baffle remains in and does it feel as if there's any performance gain?
It's 100 percent road legal here in the UK. Its improved acceleration massively
Road legal in most of the world except California, they are on a different planet.
They can't even be shipped into California.@@nottheone1357
Such an amazing video mate, thanks so much for posting!
You're welcome
Hi Nick, lovely bike, but in my humble opinion the stock exhaust looks better, a twin exhaust on a twin engine just looks right. It's your bike though, so doesn't matter what I think 🤣. Ride safe👍
👍
I think the 2 into 1 adds some HP with a tube
This shaves 13 kg (28 lbs) off the bike with a 6HP increase. The stock pipes may look nicer but kill performance.. Tec has a 2 pipe option also.
Gave myself a hernia lifting them off. 💪
Trouble is, the stock exhausts are HUGE and heavy.
Sounds great
Hi nick matey 👍 it's mark from the Wirral Merseyside 👍 really enjoyed watching your TH-cam video on your new exhaust system and what to do by removing the standard exhaust system and refitting the new exhaust system. The new exhaust system sounds really good and i like it alot to be totally honest with you nick matey 👍👍 oh and you have got me jealous now with your royal Enfield interceptor lol 😃😃 haha i just cannot wait to get a royal Enfield interceptor myself next year 👍👍 and i like the 2 into 1 exhaust system by stinger which i like.... But i still think that the royal Enfield interceptor will still look great with a twin exhaust system by s&s exhaust system which I'll probably go for because it makes the royal Enfield interceptor look good with twin exhaust system but don't get me wrong with the single 2 into 1 exhaust system that you have got and it sounds great and prefect by the way 👍👍👍 but i just like twin exhaust system on royal Enfield interceptor with it being a 650cc but with a great sound to it 👍👍
But i really enjoyed watching your TH-cam video on your new exhaust system and its very much appreciated 👍👍 thanks from mark from the Wirral Merseyside 👍👍 oh boy nick matey you have got me jealous now with your royal Enfield interceptor cannot wait to get royal Enfield interceptor 650 myself next year 👍👍 thanks nick matey 👍 from mark from the Wirral Merseyside 👍👍👍
Awesome Mark, makes me happy that you have found my content enjoyable, all the best buddy
@@NickandJodie hi nick matey 👍 it's mark from the Wirral Merseyside 👍 no problems at all Matey i enjoy watching your TH-cam videos on your royal Enfield interceptor and has your wife passed her motorcycle test because it looks like i could see her royal Enfield when you were doing road test with the new exhaust in that lane up and down 👍👍👍 thanks from mark from the Wirral Merseyside keep the TH-cam videos coming out i enjoy watching them 👍👍
Brilliant. Yet another fantastic and informative video. Thank you.
Thank you :)
realy well done and very good imformation
the weight saving is where this system scores, my gt really picks up now
agreed
Thank you so much for the tutorial, appreciate it greatly.
You're welcome
Very thorough video...nice one!
Cheers
A bit more throaty indeed. Wonder how Jodi'es bike would sound woth another exhaust. The Meteor's idle sound is already awesome.
But the Interceptor really did need this.
I've been looking haha
Another top video Nick . Well done. The OE pipes look great but are a bit heavy. The TEC stinger headers look like someone dying for "P". But I think it's a good move to shed lots of weight. Put the originals away somewhere dry and they can be refitted when it's time for the bike to find a new home. I hear the EURO5 ECU's do not allow much in the way of tuning a system.
Pipes are in doors all wrapped up. The e5 model has a lock on the ecu, won't being before someone brings out a hack for it though. Runs much better at the minute to be honest. No euro 5 restriction
You can get remap for Euro 5 models with aftermarket pipes & air filter.There is a video on TH-cam where a garage remaps a Euro 5 model on the Dyno but leaving baffles in on Euro 5 to stop running to lean.Ultimatly a tune(remap) on the Dyno for Euro 5 will richen it up was & not be so lean & be best to gain performance & Euro 4 a Power commander or Powertronic or a Remap.A Remap is probably the best on Euro 4 models as well but Powertronic & Power commander give you a choice of 2 maps from a button mounted on the bars.A Remap on Dyno with headers,air filter is a one time tune.
I couldn't find a euro 5 power commander any where.
@@NickandJodie No you can't get one for Euro 5 but you can get a Dyno tune after you done your mods
@@NickandJodie this clip
th-cam.com/video/l52WdS1AygM/w-d-xo.html
Great vid Nick,looks and sounds ace..slowly turning into your own custom build..Next coffee shop outing, bike shed london😂
Yes definitely! Cheers Mick
Very informative, thank you.
What type of grease are you using on the gasgets?
Would lithium grease be OK to use here?
Yeah that’s fine
@@NickandJodie Thanks mate
Nice improvement.
Thanks Andrew
I saw jodie's new bike in one of your shots.
I am looking forward to seeing the video of her riding it, but understand there should be no presure as getting used to your first big bike after passing you test can feel a bit strange at first.
Though I am sure she haddles it like a boss 👍
you did indeed, we have filmed a coupe of vlog including a solo vlog with Jodie riding her bike
Great video and clear instructions. Congrats. Why did you change a new exhaust? is not better wait after the first 1000 miles for example?
No it's fine after 300 miles. I mainly changed for weight saving and ease of getting in my garden as it's more narrow at the back
Really neat and sounds superb. 👍
Isn't it just !
I just bought this exhaust mainly because it shaves almost 13 kg off the bike (28 lbs) The stock pipes looks nice but I'd rather have the extra 6 HP and a 7% weight decrease.
It's a great buy
Thanks for this clear instruction video just looking to do this on my interceptor, can it be left on for MOT etc as was under impression it wasn’t road legal?
if the tester is a jobs worth then it may fail for noise, but with baffle in youll be ok. it dont say anything on the can like " race use only" so its benefit of the doubt on the tester
Thanks for the very detailed instructions. I wonder if they are considerably louder than the stock pipe?
No they’re not obnoxious
@@NickandJodie Thanks! Can we remove the muffer on this one? I see that it has a built in muffer tube.
@alviszhao yes you can indeed, it’s not recommended though as it holds the guts of the exhaust in place
Good vid, very useful Pal..👍
Hi Nick Just got my interceptor and was thinking of fitting the stinger, seeing your video has put my doubts to rest as it sounds great and for the price you cant go wrong. First 300 mile service soon so will wait until then + DNA Filter your videos are very easy to understand great job ride safe steve
Thanks Bud, you'll love it!
Great video mate very well explained looks and sounds so much nicer mate. Gives her a great burble
Cheers
Nick & Jodie, hi from Sydney, OZ and great vid! Have just subscribed and looking forward to subsequent editions. On that note a question and request. What crash bars if any can the Stinger exhaust accomodate? Can you do vid on aftermarket LED indicators & Headlight…..your step by step approach is confidence inspiring!
Thanks for the suggestions and welcome aboard!
That Tec Parts Company seem to make a lot of good stuff for a few bikes.
Btw. Good job showing the install as usual.
Thanks Wayne, and they are local and independent too.
Hi Nick, really enjoyed the video! thanks. I have just purchased a used 2-1 stinger system, however i have noticed that the rubber anti vibration inserts are missing from the centre mount (the L shaped one for the end can) and I was wondering if anything from the existing assembly would fit? any ideas?
many thanks,
Connor,.
it doesn't come with them, you use the Original rubbers :)
@@NickandJodie oh really!? Do they just fit into the hole on the bracket then? It’s difficult for me to visualise as i don’t pick my Intercepter up until next Week 😅
@@octocon1379 yeah it will be fine 🙂
Sounds grunty 🤩
Just how I like it 👌
That sounds great 👍
Very understandable video...👌🏻💯
Glad you think so!
For me the original exhaust sounds much better. But hé, it is your bike so enjoy it as you like it.
Yeah I like the weight saving more than anything
Thanks for that, the weight saving alone is considerable and will help the performance, via the power to weight ratio, the whole 'TEC Bike Parts 2 into 1 Stinger system' is weighs less than a standard silencer alone and then there's the sound, so much more beefy and purposeful.
A bit like when I changed the standard system on my 2006 Triumph 900 Scrambler with the Arrow 2 into 1, I then had it dyno'd by Larry @ PDQ, Taplow, it was jetted with 125 mains rather than 120's he said that 122's would be the ideal jets if they existed!
With EFi bikes you don't need to do that as they have a certain 'latitude' allowing them to adjust to some changes in combustion, exhaust, fueling etc, unless you go 'full race/wild' of course?
Absolutely 💯
Love it!
Great video!
Beautiful!!!!
Not bike connected but curiosity. I'm from N Essex otiginally and have been trying to pick your accents which aren't Suffolk. Jo's sounds like Braintree/Chelmsford area and yours a bit further south, maybe Brentwood. How close am I in my guess?
Very close, we're from Romford. Good guess!
@@NickandJodie sort of close but definitely not Suffolk.
Iv got the tec bike big bore headers and cannon cans in my euro 5 interceptor. I was going get the stinger but personally I think the left side look so empty without anything there. They do sound good though. Especially blasting around somerleyton Roads 👍
Only issue was with tec bike parts I had a damaged header which they replaced but it was quite a but of a faffle with the whole deal but the pipes are reasonable quality and they sound fantastic. I will be uploading a video sometime in the next few months when I get around to it.
awesome, look forward to seeing it
@@NickandJodie good work so far.
Have you seen on hitchcock they do a fuel plug in for euro 5 with open exhaust. There currently out of stock but I probably be getting that sometime soon as they do work well for these. Only one way to find out 😁
@@NickandJodie and main thing have you noticed the weight difference. Feels so much better without them hefty stock pipes
@@buster8847 I'm definitely getting that, it wasn't there when I ordered my exhaust
@@buster8847 oh definitely
Hi mate, can you please let me know what tool did you use to remove the 2 nuts from the exhaust pipe connecting the cylinder head? And also the size of the tool please. I tried using the ratchet with socket but it's not deep enough. Having difficulty with tool to remove stock exhaust hahaha.
You'll need a deep socket bud.
@@NickandJodie thank you got it just now. 12mm deep socket thank you so much for your help.
Sounds a lot better
Oh yes !
The Stinger system is lighter, but the standard - sounds better and looks FAR better ( ye - to my taste 😀 ) 🤷♂🤷♂🤷♂
Looks and sounds better in the flesh 😉
Great video mate,,,,,thankyou.
You're welcome
One thing I’ve noticed and avoid is letting it idle while it’s on its side stand. It’s a lot more noisy. I think it’s not getting the same oil distribution as it gets on its center stand.
I totally agree
Good video. Thanks!
Hi . will it cause any problem to engine in long run?
The front engine thins have been known to get hot and discolour, but as far as engine faults, no. It would be a good ideal to buy a fuel pack for it if you are worried. Can be purchased on hitchocks. Its called fuel X
Hi Nick, I am struggling to find a socket that is both long enough to fit over the stud and reach the nut, and short enough to fit between the cooling fins and the actual nut! 3 separate sockets purchased so far! do you know what socket you're using?
Use a spanner and twist it so it's accessible from the left of the bike
Hi! Nick, I enjoyed most of your videos. I would like to know if you would find the Interceptor rear suspension too soft. I weigh about 104kg. I see you are also a (politely put 😅) person with meat on the bones. So are u going to upgrade your bike's suspension soon or you are happy with those twin shocks? Appreciate your reply. Cheers
Whack up the preload
Hey, hello from Germany. Also bought a 2022 interceptor. is in the underground car park and we are both waiting for spring.
Can you tell me if/why the 2022 models have a black front brake line. The older ones have a silver "steel flex" line and this is either just a standard brake line or a "steel flex" with a black cover. Do you know that?
The exhaust has a great sound, but the TÜV in Germany would be against it. And I would like it better if there was a different exhaust on both sides as well.
Still have a lot to assemble. Windshield, sump guard, engine protection bar and maybe a different seat.By the way, I'm back after a 38-year break. Now retired, you need a little joy and refresh memories.
On trips to the North Cape or on 2 weeks at the TT on the Isle of Man in 1982 ;-)
Grüße aus Deutschland ;-)
I had no idea about that. Congratulations on the purchase by the way! Enjoy it
I have it on my bike and notice the left pipe sightly touch the frame. Do you have the same prob?
Loosen the system on everything and pull back while someone tightens from front to back
@@NickandJodie appreciate your reply, I'll definitely try this.
Hey Nick, very interesting in these. Is it illegal to remove the catalytic converters?
its ok in the uk. certain EU countries then no. you'll be fine here, it will pass an mot, noise is low, and no emissions tests done for bikes.
@@NickandJodie of course I never thought of that, thanks 🏍️
So how did you get on with them? I can find another video.
sold the bike after 3k, exhaust are great
@@NickandJodie what did you get ?
Nothing yet
Much better sound but prefer the stock look to be honest. You teased.... i was expecting a Baffle out sound test
to be honest im gutted i didnt lol
Did u encounter the 3rd gear problem?
tnx
What’s that ?
amazing video
Glad you think so!
Think we passed you on Monday on the broadband North way?
Wheres that bud
@@NickandJodie you were just coming onto the new northern distributor Road possibly.
no dont think it was me bud
@@NickandJodie fair enough I just see a bike the same if not very similar 🚲🤣
@@shanekneeshaw3483 trying to make mine unique lol.
Is there any crash guard available for this exhaust?
nope unfortunate not
Hey all. I just put on the TEC 2-1, and they strongly recommend that you keep the baffle in. I'm wondering if anyone here has ridden a while without the baffles and if you have had any issues. Thanks!
Hi bud, congratulations on the purchase! The reason you need to keep this in is because of back pressure. If you remove it, the bike will run Lean, get it mapped, and you'll be ok without baffle. Having said that, if you dont ride more than 2 hours in one trip, you'll be ok with the baffle out. 4 hours without baffle and your bike will get a little too hot 🔥
With the new system you have a tad bit more performace and better sound.
still liking the 650 seems to be right near to perfect.
Oh most definitely
On the flange, I thought the round hole goes to the top and the slotted one to the bottom ? I am installing one of these exhausts the reason being I have a side car fitted, if carrying a pillion the left hand side heel from my passenger touches the exhaust, this system will eliminate this problem.
the round hole does go at the bottom you are correct, i had no fitting issues with mine the other way mind.
th-cam.com/video/ED4sYnCcJXY/w-d-xo.html
7.04 it shows you
Too much focus on filming a video I guess 🤷
@@NickandJodie It is a very good video, and does tell me how to get the old one off, just had the email, mine is coming tomorrow but they have sold out of the air filter kits I also want to fit at the same time. I am not the best of mechanics hence I am watching all the videos I can. Keep up the good work and I look forward to seeing more of your Royal Enfield videos.
So, have you had it on a dyno to record how it's now running?
No I haven't, I would like to
Will it not burn the clutch cable?
Can do. You need to place the zip tie strategically
Nice video again, thanks Nick. They are so interesting and helpful. I have an Interceptor on order. Have you experienced any of the stalling or engine cut outs some people have? Often put down to dodgy relays covered in grease, or need for ECU remap.
I mean revs drop when you close throttle but with finesse you can prevent it. I don't believe it's a relay issue, I think its more air fuel ratio related, could be the evap but it runs better with the free flow exhaust, yet to try a high flow filter.
Hi people. I changed my relays to Panasonic cmi r 12v Electric works 255-2185-nd Problem solved. No remap required .
@@NickandJodie did you try that high flow filter?
No, now sold the bike
The weight saving may be worth the mod, but the stock muffler sounds better to my ear - especially on a long trip.
True
Can you use engine guards with this system? I heard you cant.
You are correct
@@NickandJodie that's unfortunate. Are there any that can or should I do a 2-2 exhaust?
I'd go 2-2
@@NickandJodie any suggestions? I also don't think my state does emissions on bikes, so couldn't I do off-road pipes?🤣
Price is always a factor for me. The scrambler exhaust would be my first choice. Then the tec bike parts 2-2
I wonder how much the left header on the new system, now running across and close to the back of the cooling system is compromising performance. Like many I prefer the symmetry of the original twin exhaust and it sounds just fine IMHO. In terms of video guidance and comparison report however, this is as good as they come, so thumbs up from me.
ill be honest the left side discoloured after 3k miles, bike now sold so i couldn't make a longish term review
Baffles out?
Haven't tried it
is it legal to drive in Italy with that one ?
Im not sure. It doesnt sound too offensive though
What I don’t understand is that apparently is not road legal??? Can’t I have it on my bike in the UK?
You can. Its fine.
@@NickandJodiehow about the insurance? I bought a second hand interceptor as a new Full license driver. Would this exhaust make my insurance more expensive? Or void my insurance for having a not Road legal part? Thank you
Hi Nick how much weight did that reduce ?
23kg, yes 23!
I luvit...2 into 1, much lighter, looks good, imo!
How can we get these exhaust in India ?
Message info@tecbikeparts.com
Uffff i like it sound sooooo gooood
Did you get any more Tourques? it looks faster.
Most definitely feels it
@@NickandJodie it's good looking, looks well built.
You can't knock these in terms of value. I do like the look of the stock system and the presence of the twin cans at the rear. The only reason that I would consider changing them on mine is to reduce the weight, but I would have to go for a twin system for aesthetics and so that I am not left with a blank spare exhaust hanger on the N/S.
The 2-2 exhaust is also nice from tec. The exhaust bracket is behind the rear peg and don't look odd though. I like the slimline looks.
same as mine Nick and Jodie , send me a link and I´ll send a pic with Stingwe and the new footrests , think you´ll like it
hey bud, bike now sold, nothing wrong with it, other reasons
did anyone get a check engine light?
I didn't
Looks are ok but I prefer the sound of the original. Don't get offended but in the 60s we'd describe the new ones sound as a F*** in a drainpipe.:-) All down to personal taste I suppose.
I'm deeply offended. What I do with drain pipes in my spare time is up to me. 🙃
Brilliant clear video ... but Nick , come on its a silencer not a muffler! We're English!
I do normally like twin silencer set up's but on the RE anything is better than the crazy 'stuck out'
mounting of the originals, I have no idea what they were thinking about.
muffler sounds better lol
Hooligan 😂. Sounds sweet.
🤣
Ventura blue .
I think you don't have warranty anymore
I'll take my chances
Original pipes and exhaust system looks far superior. The 2 into 1 system looks, quite frankly, a bit tatty. Sound coming from the original system was perfect. All in all a waste of both time and money when there was nothing wrong with the OEM kit. What do other viewers think?
Fair point, subject to ones taste though. I like both designs. It's the weight of the stock system that mainly caused me to swap it out
Paul have you stopped crying yet ?
Thanks for making a really easy to do video Nick, Silly question mate what Grease did you use? Can you use vasoline? Them pipes look really good & sound awesome 👍
Vasoline will be fine 🙂 thanks for watching