Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 service guide Part 1, oil change with Silkolene's Rasberry Goodness!
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- Part 0ne of a four part series covering the first and 6000 mile services for the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and Continental GT. This Episode covers a complete oil and filter change.
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Videos like this can not be simplistic enough. Break pad changes oil changes,rudimentary stuff is a god send. I can imagine many rolling their eyes but really Stewart,this is spot on !
I agree, so many service videos are of the "first shoot your tiger" variety, and assume intimate familiarity with maintenance regimes. I prefer them aimed at absolute beginners, even when I know most of what's being described.
@@borderlands6606 precisely! 👍 🙀
Really like your style of delivery Stuart. Clear , no unnessasary waffle and informative. Good work.
I agree.
Yeah, the desi Videos and the people are talking too much but saying very less.
Greatly appreciate this video. I went to the dealer to get my 3000 mile service today and they said I could leave my bike with them and will get to it as soon as possible. When I asked if I was looking at a day or two the guy told me they were backed up 2 months. Bought the supplies and am now considering myself without a dealer for support.
As an engineer I agree 100% with your step-by-step narrative, and nice keep it as a record, I'll call it Mil-Spec.
Engineer of what? He is using a aluminum wahser instead of proper crush washer on the sump plug..lol
@@RichardsModellingAdventures almost all motorcycles gets upgraded in numerous ways.. Why not just ride a motorcycles the way it comes from the factory? Why add better tires, exhaust, protection etc.,?
Thank you for this video. I like watching someone’s first hand experience with these things vs the manual. That’s just my learning style. Everything worked perfect and I’m glad you split the tutorial up into sections for people who are new to these bikes. My local dealership wanted to charge $400 for the initial post-break-in service. You saved me some money. Keep the videos coming please
My favourite moto vlogging channel. thank you Stuart! love from India.
Stuart, You are an institution, RE must acknowledge you !! #royalenfield
Your video shows how much passion you have for bikes and you're carring it like a born baby 🤩 Great job and Happy riding ✌🏼.
I like this motorcycle and the ease of working on it. Good oil & filter is so important.
Don't rush your maintenance. Enjoy the process and your bike will thank you.
That oil fill window is a nice "plus".
Nice job Stuart. Thank you for this video.
Your channel is exactly what I was looking for. Stuff is explained very clearly.
I just finished changing the oil and filter on my Interceptor. In the past I took it to my local RE showroom. The video was very helpful thanks
Hi Stuart. With us still being in lockdown and the bike shop where I bought my Interceptor still being closed, I decided to do the first service on my Interceptor myself. My handbook says the first service should be carried out between 300 and 600 miles. So with 487 miles on the clock, using your excellent service video's as a guide, I had a crack at it. This is something I haven't done for many years and soon discovered that over those years many of my workshop tools had somehow disappeared! Not to be put off, all the tools needed were purchased and the job was done.
I last did valve clearances on an 850 Norton Commando back in the early 1980's and like you, it took me a while to get my eye back in. All my clearances were very tight on every valve. To the point where I thought I must be doing something wrong! But no, I was doing it right. My smallest feeler gauge was 0.05mm and this would only just fit on one of the inlet valves. The rest were so tight I could hardly even feel any movement at all... The exhaust clearance were just as bad. All correct now and it seems to run a lot better. Oil and filter change was a breeze and whilst I was waiting for the engine oil to drain out, I fitted a pair of Tech Bike Parts reverse cone megaphones. Now it sounds like a bike should sound!
I just wanted to say, thanks for taking the time to do the service video's. I found the information contained in them invaluable.
I have watched all your videos on the RE Interceptor and them both informative and entertaining. On deciding to change the oil and filter I watched this one and decided to follow your recommendation on the oil to use. Although I gulped a bit when I saw the price I followed your recommendation. I would not have believed the difference it has made to the gear change. It is back to its very slick change where it had been becoming “notch” prior to the oil change. On draining the oil used by the dealership at the 300 mile service it looked like a thicker mineral oil although I have no way to be sure. Thanks again for the video. I now have the satisfaction of knowing that the job was done properly.
Sir Stuart,
I really appreciate the straight-forward way you present information in your videos. (Even the occasional waffling.)
I have viewed every 650 Twins video you have made, and I am glad I did. Thank you!
At oil changes I agree with the method you use to ensure an accurate oil level.
Between oil changes I like to employ the K.I.S.S. principal, though.
After several comparisons, I found that there is only about one millimeter difference in the sight glass between hot and cold checks.
I just check the sight glass after the engine is fully cooled. As long as the surface the bike is parked on is level,
the oil level shown is plenty accurate.
Thanks very much for your enjoyable and very informative videos!!
Love this oil ,one of the best oil money can buy .Thanks dear Stuart.
Thank you for the detailed and crisp description. A big fan of your channel. Namaste from India 🙏🏻
Your usual helpful and no nonsense advice Stuart, a good video.
That was concise and informative Stuart. I'm looking forward to the rest of the servicing videos
Here I am again commenting on another one of your videos (again actually) like I do every day. However, I decided to try this Silkolene. I’m not sure if I am singing it’s praises or giving a stinging indictment of whatever the last guy to service this bike put in the engine, but 60 MPH comes in FOUR HUNDRED RPM sooner. It’s like a different motorcycle and I dare say that the last fella probably wouldn’t have traded this bike in for something else. The gearbox is significantly better also. What a difference.
My service is due tomorrow. Will be using RE's engine oil for now but will surely switch to an ester based engine oil in the next service. Keep up the great work Mr.Stuart
Another great video. I have learned a tremendous amount about these bikes from your videos.Thank you.
Thank you Stuart for all the useful tips. Very clear and good instructions. Best regards from Iceland.
Nice thorough video, I'm going to Manhattan Motorcycles today, keep up the good work.
Love the videos, gives me the confidence to do the next service on my interceptor! Beautiful bike 👌
Nice clear informative film. Manhattan are my RE dealer. A good set of very helpful guys.
just replaced the oil on my gt650 following your video. invaluable!
A heartiest thanks 🙏 to you respected sir from the very depths of my heart 💓. As I am a proud owner of interceptor 650 twin ravishing red I really love your videos . Your feedback is quite honest and simple and I really appreciate your hardworking support. I am from India 🇮🇳 and I have already subscribed your channel. May god almighty always blesses you with health wealth and prosperity and happiness and a healthy life full of love and guffaws of laughter.
Your very welcome sir! thank you for subscribing!
I am really honoured by your kind gestures. A millions and millions of love and happiness from India 🇮🇳. Please do keep up the good work.
Very comprehensive as usual Stuart 👌🏻👍🏻
A great vid Stuart, lots of useful info 👍
Another great video Stuart, wish we had you as a teacher at school!
Sincere thanks for all of the valuable info. Regarding the filter the Mobil 1 M1-104A is a perfect fit and doesn't have the sketchy seal issue. Runs about half the price of the RE filter in the states.
Your the man...the man that can... interesting down to earth and at a speed we all appreciate... subbed...
Hi Stuart, really enjoy your videos. I've just taken delivery of a RE 650 in white and red. I'm based east Yorkshire so may see you on the road 👍🏻 looking forward to when she's fully run in!
Thanks! Just bought a Conti GT650 and am coming up on my first service.
Great video and very instructional. Easy to follow. There's only one RE dealer that had the Interceptor in my state and finding an oil filter is challenging here. If anyone else is looking for an oil filter in th US, the (Mobile1 M1-104a) fits perfectly. Thank you for the video!
We're I love it's the opposite good luck finding a continental gt or Himalayan.
Another great instructional video !
Thank you, very thorough video. The Silkolene oil seems very good too.
Good info thanks Stuart.
As it happens, Manhattans are my local dealer and supplied my Inter which, at 2000 miles is getting treated to some new oil and a filter. It may not be strictly needed but I like to swap out the oil before mid-summer hits. This stuff has been in there all Winter with all those temperature changes.
Cheers!
Its like im getting advice from my okd british grandfather, feels good
very informative video. thank you stuart!
Thanks Stuart a great video , I use it to get the correct specs when changing oil on my Interceptor .
This maintenance series couldn't arrive with better timing, as I am days from my delivery of a new Interceptor. Thanks Stuart!
Awesome video👌👌👌...waiting for your next one eagerly 🥂👍
Very informative video. Thanks for posting. Looking forward to the valve clearance - tappet video. :)
I live in a condo with only the basement level 3 to work in and heat/humidity, lack of power/light and mosquito’s preclude any thought of maintenance as well as lack of secure space for tools and the like. I was handy with the wrenches many moons ago but sense tells me to leave it to the professionals - but still 8,000km to next service (once I’ve retrieved the bike from
Phuket and got it back to Kuala Lumpur). However I will be watching your next MOT style video for tips and things to look out for (not that there is anything like an MOT in Malaysia). Thanks Stuart for keeping us entertained in these fairly testing times.
At a glance, the crush-washer on that drain plug doesn’t look like a crush-washer. Well done video!
Sir your videos are tempting me to book one of the twins from RE. The decision for me is tough though, whether to go for interceptor or GT650. Subscribed
Gave me the confidence to do the change myself. First time.
1:08 "Tantrum of downright obstinance where gears refuse to engage at all". My Classic, similar mileage. You forgot to mention this generally happens on a roundabout. Such fun.
Had my 10,000 km check up. DId most of the work myself. Off to see Def Leppard tonight. :)
Just subbed !
Very nice content , full of deep details .
You are the new James May. Another good video. Looking forward for the valve adjustments tutorial.
He's James May without the moola. ;-)
I love your vids they are the best bike ones
taking mine for first service tomorrow!!
Nice one Stewart,easy to follow instructions.
Always satisfying doing a service yourself, shame I don’t have the time for it with the 2 little ones. Smooth as silk 🤣
Fantastic series! I enjoyed it thoroughly...👍 I just wish we could get Fuchs locally in the States.
Great video Stuart.
Very informative regardless of actual motorcycle involved.
Haven't even bought the bike yet but I know what oil I'll be using, great video!
We used Castrol oil and a magnet pen before putting in new oil , just to get left over slivers of metal , regarding tappets we all had to learn how to adjust them and so did the carberetter when riding high altitude .
Thank you Stuart, from India!
I always use some brake cleaner around the engine drain plug /filter & pipes after completing the service.
Good point Joe, but I do have a cleaning video in the pipeline so didn't want to overlap too much.
Thanks, nice guidance it will be useful for me
Thanks so much ! I will be getting an Interceptor in a couple of months and I feel much more confident and educated about being a motorcycle owner now.I really like the gradient and professional guidance.it is not patronising or on the other hand assuming that I already know about engines. Perfect.
I used to use Silkolene when I lived in England. I started in 1993. I love the colour. I'm surprised you've bought an RE, but you'll probably raise your eyebrows at my projected purchase of a Can-Am F3-S. Haha!
Ive always wanted an RE!
Nice video Stuart.
Looking forward to test riding an interceptor soon!
Another great video Stuart! I’ve used silkolene before and can attest to how good of a oil it really is (so is their chain lube). Keep up the good work! 👍👍😎🏍🇬🇧
Thank you Joe, Re chain lube ive been testing their titanium chain lube, Very Impressed!
I do this with all of my oil filters for my cars and motorcycles to help prevent or at least, minimize a "dry start". Before installing the new oil filter, fill it to the top with the new oil and let it soak into the media. After about five minutes (while the old oil is draining), about half of the oil has soaked into the media. Holding the filter in your hand, "roll" it at a 45-degree angle to make sure the media is fully saturated. Pour the remaining oil into the pitcher you will use to fill the sump. This way, when you install the filter at a 90-degree angle, no oil will spill out of the filter but the media has no air in it. This is easy, clean, you haven't wasted any oil and you have protected the motor to some degree on startup.
superb video as usual !
Love watching your content
I admire your meticulous instruction on servicing the Interceptor 650. I wonder if you could make a video on servicing the Harley Davidson Street 750. I am sure this video would benefit many Street 750 riders. Thanks Stuart!!
Excellent practical video. Thanks
Excellent video
@Stuart.. thanks for this thorough video , Much appreciated..
Thanks for doing this videos.
Please note that fully synthetic oils are also based on normal crude oil wich has been have been specially treated. This means that any engine oil comes mostly from the ground
Good informative video Stuart thanks
Very thorough as usual Stuart, noticed a lot of comments coming from India, huge market their so I'm sure your subscription's continue to grow....
Thanks Henrey, yes they certainly have made a big difference to the channel!
That plug and filter did seem excessively tight. Back when my Daytona was new, and ready for its initial service, the dealer told me the Triumph oil filter wasn't yet available, and they'd been told to use a Honda item. Worked just fine.
Very useful and helpful 👍 well explained in details
Good video and nice knowledgeable presentation congrats.
Thank you Stuart.
Another great video Stuart! Question, my dealer did not use a synthetic oil at the first fill. My bike only has 10 miles on it - would you recommend I change to Silkolene right now for the best protection/performance?
Good value, thank you!
Thank's Stuart. Cracking video....
Great easily explained now I can do it in my garage
I think Harley dealer mechanics must swing on the end of a long pipe when they tighten an oil filter. Ridiculously difficult to remove. I've always followed the finger tight plus half a turn. Never had any leaks. Good video Stuart.
I suspect that they over-torque it for liability reasons. If it doesn't dribble oil on the rear tire, they won't be blamed for causing an accident.
Awesome presentation....
Would like to see you in India some day
Thanks for these. I am almost 400 miles and about to do mine this weekend. The dealership told me the first service had to be done at an authorized service center or the warranty would be voided. I don’t think it’s true and I want to do it myself.
Hi Stuart
I have heard many nightmares people have had when tightening their sump plugs to the recommended Nm only to end up cross threading! With you quite rightly mentioning that the sump plug setting for the RE Interceptor 650 is quite high at 35Nm, in your opinion, would it be better to tighten to a lower setting?
How often do you change the strainer in the oil pan? According to the service manual it says to do it every oil change? Which requires the oil pan to completely be dropped out of the bike to access it. I find that odd, especially when the Bullet you have you just have a few bolts to remove the strainer. Just was wondering if you ever done it and how hard it would be to do? Thanks for the much needed info on servicing this bike
Hello Stuart , great videos ,I'am a Harley guy and always do my own fluid changes . With the Harley's we change the motor oil , the primary oil and the transmission oil, all total three holes to change . I will be purchasing a RE Interceptor from my local Enfield dealer here in Western PA . Does the RE only have one lubricant ? Thank You .
Great video. I have the same model as yours. One question which pair of gloves do you wear ?
Hi Stuart, Just picked up my RE this week, and I'm actually having a bit of trouble finding a service manual for this bike. Would you know where I could pick one up? I really appreciate all the helpful videos you're creating. You've got a sub from me!
Very informative video, excellent. I would imagine the same filter would fit the new Super Meteor 650 ?
Cannot get Silkolene in Canada, so I went with Castrol Power 1 SAE 10w50 4T Fully Synth.
Thinking that what ever Royal Enfield uses for "run in oil" if they even use something similar. This might be why your shifting has improved with the change.