An outstanding demo. I would remind people to use 1/4 inch drive, only on the 8 and 10 mm screws, rather than a 8 and 10mm socket, on a 1/2 inch drive. It just makes it less likely to strip the treads. Also, a good idea to blow all and any dust or debris from above the valve cover before removal. This is not a criticism of the video, I should add..
An important point for this is to work on a completely cold engine. I’ve seen a few others that were good but yours is the most comprehensive and the arguably, the best. I’m gonna be doing this for my interceptor. I enjoy working on the bike and it’ll save me $300 quoted by the dealer to do this.
On 99 percent of these videos people remove the plugs first, this should be done AFTER pulling the valve cover because of the potential to drop something (dirt or whatever) into the combustion chamber....you replace the plugs "first" when reassembling and remove them "lastly" before beginning the valve adjustment process. Playing it safe at 2:51 I see....
I have a Honda Falcon 400. The area around the plug is a dirt catcher. I usually have to scrape and blow mud and rocks out before I can get a socket on the plug. One time a 1/4" rock fell in the spark plug hole. I took the head off to retrieve it.
wow probably the best 'How to video' on a first service I've seen Nick well presented too! I've added this video to my collection of how to vids cos when I get my Intercepter I want to do a lot of things myself as pointed out £300 is a lot of money just after paying out £6k Thanks for showing us all looking forward to the meteor service as well👍
I just finished my 300 mile 1st service on my 2022 RE INT, the transmission shifts so perfectly smooth now , wow I’m really impressed with my Royal Enfield 650. They definitely got it right on this engine design.
Easily the best how-to on UA-cam for this process, although the advised torque setting for the rocker cover bolts is reported as being too aggressive. I had issues myself and had to replace one bolt as a result so would say 8 not 12 is fine.
Excellent video! I found a block of wood to prop up the rear of the tank since I don’t have any friends. On mine the ABS module needed to be loosened. Maybe a change since the 2019 model. The biggest problem most people have is fitting the gasket. I removed mine from the head, cleaned all the silicone sealant off and used 3M 45 spray adhesive to hold the gasket to the cover. No silicone is needed as the gasket seals fine without it. I reused the gasket 3 times. Still no leaks. One final comment. Most people will break the cover bolts when attempting to torque to 12nm. 8nm is plenty. It is much easier to snug a loose bolt than to replace a broken one.
ill be honest ill keep using my gasket till it leaks, and for the 8mm bolts I didn't torque them, I only nipped them, being in the trade you have a better sense with my elbow and 12nm felt too much imho. thanks for commenting and sharing your experience
@@NickandJodie Noticed that - an educated elbow is far better than a cheap torque wrench, esp on those fragile shoulder bolts (heaps of folk are breaking them at 12nm). 35nm is too much for the size and thread on the sump bolt too.
Well I have done this job(tappets) and I found it a bit of a pain in the arse, reason being fuel tanks I've had in the past only had one connection not five, also the fuel hose was a sod to connect back up but that's probably my fat fingers! Another thing is the rocker cover is jammed into a small space and the gasket is a pain to keep in place without knocking it off sideways when reassembling. In the end to get more room on the job I loosened the nuts on the abs thingy that sits in between the frame and the rocker cover to give a bit more wriggle room. Not complaining mind😄, it gets easier when you've done it once and adjusting tappets with a spanner is easier than using shims like on a lot of modern bikes nowadays. The guy on the Tec Bike Parts channel managed to do this job without completely removing the cover from the bike! Good luck folks, 🏍️👍.
Watched your video and a couple others and got my 300 mile service done today. The dealer (near Atlanta Georgia and 100 miles away) couldn’t get me in for another month and I wanted to learn. I had to take the horns off and take remove the three screws on the frame that hold the lines above the rocker cover to get it off. Even then it was a very tight fit to get it off and back on. Thanks again for this video and love the channel!
Nice work, hopfully you have shown people how easy that is and saved them a good bundle of notes into the future and sold the easy maintenance nature of these lovely bikes. Quality of the shots to see what was going on and sound quality too, was superb! Well done and thankyou a really proffessional production!
A very clear, well explained video which covers all important aspects of the first service. I would add one thing, for your viewers, the fuel pump plug must be re-connected with both parts absolutely square on to each other. I didn't get this right when I did the first service and bent one of the pin connections. This resulted in a lot of swearing and removal of the tank to straighten the pin. No trouble since and I performed the 6,000 mile service back in June.without mishap. These Interceptors are great to work on for the home mechanic and seemed designed for ease of maintenance. The only thing I have come across that I don't like is the way the rear calliper is mounted. Most bikes have the calliper bolted to the brake arm, undo the bolts, wiggle the calliper and it's off. On the Interceptor it is pinned and the spindle and back wheel have to come off. Thanks for a great video, I have subscribed.
My wife and I purchased a Meteor for her and classic 350 for me this past June. I absolutely love my classic 350, coming up on 2000 miles. I’ve done all the maintenance with the exception of the tappets. I work on all my vehicles and have the tools so I’m looking forward to giving that a go. I also fully intend on getting an Interceptor by next summer so many thanks for the clear and very straight forward video. It is greatly appreciated! Cheers from Seattle in the PNW.
Hi Michael thanks for commenting. I wouldn't mind a classic myself! Welcome to the channel and I wish you both many miles and smiles on your Royal Enfields
Excellent video, thanks I wil now be servicing my own Interceptor after being charged $ 614 dollars Australian for my third service my warranty will end at the end of the year you made it look so easy I would think I could do in a couple of hours thanks very informative video 😊
Man these Enfields are growing on me. Seeing the chunky valvetrain parts, the ease of adjusting the valves with the old method vs the stupid shims and the sizeable oil cooler, it makes me think that it is built to last. You missed a couple steps though, getting burned by the exhaust and dropping the plug into the old oil. I think these are mentioned in the service manual 😄
Here's a funny thing! i was standing behind you and Jodie in Moonrakers showroom when you were collecting your Interceptor! if I remember correctly, Jodie was getting the Meteor in brown? My sunset strip Interceptor was standing beside yours in the workshop. Paul dealt with your collection and then I collected mine. Big day for all three of us!
Quality video nick. Good to see the valves are adjustable on an interceptor. Unlike my gsxr where there are calculations and precision shims to order to get the same result. The trials and tribulations of having a high performance bike. It pushes me more in the direction of getting my own interceptor.
I've been using 20W/50 Castrol power 1 for years in my 23 yr old Ducati. 20W because of the ambient temp here in Andalucia.40+C in july/August when i hardly use the bike, but did have a very uncomfortable 700km ride to Valencia once in sept 45C had me flagging but bike was fine at 90mph.🥵🤬 Very clear educational video. I do all my own maintenence too
I'm glad there's no sealant used on the gasket, like RTV. I'm a little past my 1st service date, but it's just a matter of getting the tools and oil. But I love my INT650. I'd love to get the side panels that say Interceptor instead of INT.
Excellent tutorial and great advice Sir! Straightforward and simply put for the experienced or novices who do not necessarily have the funds (or time) to take it to the dealer. Appreciate the video! Cheers from Texas!
I had to remove the horns and breather tube . Also had to remove the 3 bolts on the frame and prop up the brkt. To get the valve cover off. Mine didn't need any valve adjustment. I also cut the oil filter apart and removed the paper pleats apart. There was metal specks on the paper. I will do this again when changing the oil. Till I don't see metal inside the filter paper.
This is a great tutorial. I was a bit hesitant to consider this bike as the maintenance intervals are a bit short compared to other bikes I'm looking at. This work is well within my still level and uses tools I already have. Assuming the bike is otherwise reliable this should be a fairly inexpensive bike to maintain. Thanks!
Hi Chuck, maintenance costs often get over looked when purchasing a new bike. Not a problem on this machine. Thanks for watching I'm glad it will help you.
One of the reasons other bikes have longer valve adjustment intervals is because of the "shim under bucket type valves". The intervals will be longer, but when you go to adjust them, you have to take the cams out to replace the shims. Lot's of fun there:( If you really want a bike with easy valve adjustments, consider Moto Guzzi as the heads stick out the side meaning you don't have to take the tank off etc. Just take the valve covers off and adjust. Very quick and easy to do.
I found that of if I remote horns and coil I had enough room to keep the gasket on the cover for refitting, much easier to line it up with the top of the engine, just be careful not to catch it on the valves when refitting
Great video Nick, really enjoyed it. I don't have the confidence to tackle it myself but enjoyed watching it be done. Mine is due soon so better check on the length of the waiting list in this neck of the woods!
Best how to I’ve seen!! Although I am somewhat mechanically inclined, I will still pay a professional to do this☹️ I love my bike so much, that I don’t totally trust myself to do it. Props to you my friend!!
Excellent vid, very easy to follow, the tappets are so easy to adjust, need mine done shortly along with the oils etc,love the interceptor cracking looking and riding machine 👍
That's one of the hidden beauties of the Royal Enfield engines - screw-n-locknet tappet adjustment, with no shim-under-bucket and cam removal necessary. That makes RE engines perfect for owner-maintenance. The downside is the lower rpm engine design which limits peak power.
Obviously more valves to adjust, than on my 2020 Himalayan, but infinitely easier to get to! Saving for Super Meteor now, to keep my Himmy company in my garage. Perhaps I should take up Poker? 😏
A well done video, you are a good teacher.I think you are a mechanic by trade, i saw the bluepoint/snap-on filter wrench .I am a mechanic so i pick up on these things.
Very well explained service. The handle grips and clock look smart . Runs so much more smoothly after the first service . Still loving the fact you're both owning Royal Enfield motorcycles . Looking forward to watching the next run out 😃👍
Thanks for the video. I've done these 2 jobs once on my RE 650 GT (same as the Interceptor for these 2 jobs). I find it better to do things the easy if longer way i.e. like you I removed the fuel tank when I did the tappet adjustment. It can be done without removing the tank but at least for the first time I prefer to take that extra step (as you did) and avoid the struggle. I'd suggest it would be prudent to have a new rocker box gasket on hand. My bike (an ex-demonstrator) had a very small oil leak when I got it. I could see the fresh drop of oil on the garage floor but I did not know it was coming from the rocker box seal until I did the tappets and had a worse leak. Both leaks were fixed by making 4 special cover bolts to compress the gasket another mm or so (for some reason the gasket sold locally was horrendously expensive so I ordered 2 from India). I manufactured the 4 new bolts with high temperature O-ring seals. The new seals are now here from India so I'll use a new one next time I have the rocker box off.
Thanks for the detailed video. Did the valves today after watching this through several times. Strangely it was easier than my Meteor last year and my sons Classic 350 last week. The valves on his Classic kept shifting on me no matter what I did. The Interceptor just fell right into place. Anyway, thanks again. Too bad you gave up the bike, I’m going to have to look elsewhere for future maintenance items i suppose.
Great video Nick, you both did great. Have too do my Interceptor next week myself. Thankyou both once again and keep your great videos coming.!!!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍. Cheers from Australia.
Really good video mate, very well placed camera angles, superb stuff. You said you're a qualified mechanic, I'm not, so would you recommend a click torque wrench for those without that much feel for how tight a bolt should be?
Have to have dealer do the service. 😞 2 week wait here. Will have put me about 360+ mi. I can tell the operations will be better. Not that it is shabby right now. Very good instruction/demo. 👍
Really brilliant video well explained and easy instructions hope your going to make more ... the blue tank looks really good . I have the 2019 orange I love the bike ... but I don't tell the wife 😂
Lovely simple bikes. Great job. With close ups you can see finish components not at other manufacturers levels. But a joy to ride, almost pulled trigger myself. Servicing costs for cars and bikes have gone through the ceiling 😢
The secret to DIY is having a 2nd vehicle as backup if you screw up or find that you need to buy another part. Once you service your biker (or car) yourself, you'll wonder what all the worry was about, and you'll respect yourself more for having done it.
I did my own running in service too, being a qualified BMW Motorcycle tech, unfortunately my bike did go back for a warranty claim and they honoured it as I had it documented how you have done here
Hi thanks for your comment. If you perform a Google search for the workshop manual you’ll find it. I can’t remember the site I found it from but it was a royal Enfield forum.
Great vid Nick. I paid the £300+ soon after purchasing my E5 model and it's not good on the wallet so soon after forking out £6k for the bike. The Interceptors first service schedule of 300 miles is so short and comes around the day after tomorrow so to speak just far to soon. Anyway great vlogg and was interesting to watch. Slightly of subject Nick but has your bike ever just cut out for no reason whatsoever when downshifting or stationary? My E5 did and it turned out to be the stock relays. They are covered in a thick white grease that was some cock up at the factory according to research and most dealers are aware of this but some like mine were not rectified soI changed relays to Bosch and bikes been fine ever since. There's plenty of vloggs on here raising the issue so maybe worth you looking at yours to be on the safe side. Ride safe guys.
Hi Paul, thanks for commenting. Mine used to drop below 1k and nearly stall, finessing the throttle while filtering in traffic sorted that. I did clean the relays though. I've since put a 2-1 Tec exhaust on it and it don't drop revs anymore. I might buy the relays just because the stock ones do get hot. Thanks for the heads up. Ride safe
@@NickandJodie Pleasure Nick. Yeah I've seen the 2-1 Tec exhaust. Nice bit of kit and good weight saving. I put scorpion red power on mine and the DNA filter and the difference is very noticeable. The stock system is heavy to say the least. Yeah I would change the relays also if they get hot. Thanks again and stay safe guys.
IMO it's not the dielectric grease or the relays but rather it's the poorly crimped female spade connectors in the relay block. Phaffing about with them may improve contact but it masks the real issue. I've also seen female connectors pushed out the back of the block because they weren't clipped in correctly.
Great job and as you say it's good to get familiar with bike this way. As you're a mechanic you'd have a solid argument should you need warranty. Don't forget to keep receipts
Thanks very much for a clear and precise presentation. Had you considered going to a Royal Enfield Dealer for its first service? Only asking as my bike (INT 650) is due it's first service and for me being a novice I felt it should be done by a RE Mechanic. However, I would like to service my bike in the future. Thanks..
For warranty purposes, i would if i were you. I was covered as i had this video and used genuine parts. It's a simple job if you have done some mechanics in the past
hi nick.. great vid.. very helpfull... i have just bought one... how long till engine is fully run in.? ive had a honda from new the running in period was soo BORING... it loosened a bit at 1500 miles.then fully about 5k miles....wondered if the enfield is simillar..? the tappets look simple to adjust im a fairly competent home mechanic( i detest main dealers) i will be able to do this easily...every 6k seems way too much for a low revving engine..maybee its to keep the £ going into dealers.. ? nice 18" wheels for kents pot hole strewn roads....
I’d say about 1200 miles the engine loosens up. I never took it easy from new, run it in hard! The service schedule is worth sticking to especially if you can do it yourself. Congrats on the purchase, you have a great bike !
Castrol Power1 4T synthetic motorcycle oil has API rating of only "SL". Since 2010, "SN" superceded that and is for engines which meet the latest emission standards - which have higher temps and deposits. Motul 7100 4T synthetic motorcycle oil has the "SN" API rating.
Hi, hoping I can pick your brains you having the same exact same bike as me . I want to get the rims from black to silver or polished, obviously as a mechanic you may have some idea on how to go about this. The obvious choice is replace the rims but that would run around £600 and I cant afford that, painting over the black will prob look naff, so any ideas? The only thing I hate about the bike is the black rims. It makes the bike look like it has balloon tyres where the silver rims make it look much slimmer and more in keeping with the style of bike.
Hi Geoff, its a tricky one, in order to do it properly you need to remove the spokes and get the rims powder coated, if your doing the centre too you'll need new wheel bearings as well. you could always ask on the owners forums someone might swap you. or maybe some rim tape to get a different look from the rims? i myself prefer the black as its less maintainece keeping the chrome clean. Hope you get the results you desire, good luck and thanks for watching
When i get the 650 I think ill do the servicing myself. Ill do 300 miles in 4 days. So expensive for the shop to do it. I've had my GSXR 600 20 yrs no problem service it all myself, Its a Risk you take, I got creamed on servicing cost when i first bought it.
Thanks, really what I was looking for. 00:21 Nuff said.......have my trust; low fuel level right at 300 miles (minimal weight removing tank. Get it?), and torque specs. Catch that fuel in the supply hose though :)
Nice video. I couldn't remove the cover on my euro four Interceptor without lowering the inlet valves first. Also have you found an easy way to release the front fuel pipe catch? I modified a scrap screwdriver so that I could lever it against a convenient bit of bike to hold the catch while pressing the rear one in. You do need three hands though
It looks like you were right when you said that the Interceptor is a tad easier to do than the Meteor. It also reminds me of why I tell people that a kickstart is handy for more than starting the engine.
Excellent video - which I'll be using as a reference for my bike's first service next weekend. Bit of a fuzzy head question, but what's the name of the tool you use to test the gaps (spark plugs/tappets)?
Thanks so much for the video, I do have one question though. At 4:02 you say the rocker arms should have very small free play and if not to turn one full revolution. My bike had the same free play at both revolutions? When lined up to the L my left piston was a top dead center in both scenarios. Am I missing something?
@@NickandJodie Ok thanks, I was starting to second guess myself and getting ready to order the TDC aligning plate. I'd hate to tear it back apart. I only had to tighten the L side about .0005 on all valves. I barely changed it.
Another very useful vid and look forward to the Meteor service 😀 When I was buying my Classic, I asked the dealer if to maintain the warranty, would servicing would have to be done by them or can I do them myself, his answer surprised me. As long as I use genuine parts and tell them it be done that should be sufficient to maintain the warranty. Now my Classic is going in for the first service next week and after that I will do the rest but will ask the question again. Where did you get your clock? it suits the bike 👍
That's good to know. Jodies meteor is on 150 miles now so won't be long before I'm doing the same. Video incoming! The clock was from ebay, I will be positing a mod video soon with links to everything I purchased. Thanks for watching
You mentioned something about a some kind of sealant and possibly getting a new gasket. It's also my first time trying to maintain a vehicle myself as I usually bring my old car to be serviced. This time I actually want to learn how to maintain my own by myself. I just have a few questions. What kind of sealant do I need to use and how do I know when I need to change the gasket and use a sealant? How do I apply the said sealant? What did you use to spray to clean off the oil? When do you actually 'have' to change the filter?
Hi, use this sealant www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000FW7VNW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 but to be honestly you might not need it, do the job and see if it leaks over time, if it does take rocker off, remove the gasket and smear it very thinly along the rubber all the way around, if you are buying a new gasket then put sealant only on the sides left and right where the half moons are on the rubber. the old sealant will peel off. all the best
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 Ye - now I understand why you didn't buy a Moto Guzzi V7 - You need slightly more challenge from the valve adj. procedure ☝☝😆😆 ......... on the Enfield the tank has to be removed 🥵 This bike is easier to service than the NC750.... 😨😨 ..... And, as many others, I'm also looking forward to the perfoming of the Meteors' service ‼‼ Making this kind of videos is your REAL call ‼‼Very WELL done ☝☝🧐🧐
I have an interceptor myself and although ive not had to adjust the valves as yet as it still under warranty i wonder if there aren't a few shortcuts to adjustment of the valves ( ive not tried as i said so may not be possible) do you really need to remove the tank ? Is there enough access without? ( Stubby screwdriver on the adjusters) Do you need to remove the plugs? Could you just thumb the starter to bring the engine into position re align the timing marks up ? Anyone actually tried doing it that way ? just a few thoughts .
You can do it without removing the tank. But you run the risk of scratching the cover. Taking the plug out allows you to turn the engine over without fighting compression. Never turn on the ignition when performing this job. You can put the bike in gear (3rd) and roll the rear wheel to turn the engine over to position
@@NickandJodie I know /agree about fighting comprehension but just wonder about doing it of the starter ( you aren't going to do anything to anything thumbing the starter unless you put your fingers in the valve gear or chain when operating the starter !)
An outstanding demo. I would remind people to use 1/4 inch drive, only on the 8 and 10 mm screws, rather than a 8 and 10mm socket, on a 1/2 inch drive. It just makes it less likely to strip the treads. Also, a good idea to blow all and any dust or debris from above the valve cover before removal. This is not a criticism of the video, I should add..
Great advice Todd
Sadly I don't own an intercepter but I enjoyed watching you do this. A job well done and excellent video Sir!
I appreciate that cheers
Well let's get one bro. I'm saving up!! Cheers🍻
I had a chance to have a ride with it! It's a lovely bike.
An important point for this is to work on a completely cold engine.
I’ve seen a few others that were good but yours is the most comprehensive and the arguably, the best. I’m gonna be doing this for my interceptor. I enjoy working on the bike and it’ll save me $300 quoted by the dealer to do this.
Thank you 😊
I will be referring to this vid once my 300 mile service is due on my 2023 GT650. Thx!
Good job 👏
On 99 percent of these videos people remove the plugs first, this should be done AFTER pulling the valve cover because of the potential to drop something (dirt or whatever) into the combustion chamber....you replace the plugs "first" when reassembling and remove them "lastly" before beginning the valve adjustment process. Playing it safe at 2:51 I see....
I like that little tip! That one I will take to.heart when I service my interceptor
I have a Honda Falcon 400. The area around the plug is a dirt catcher. I usually have to scrape and blow mud and rocks out before I can get a socket on the plug. One time a 1/4" rock fell in the spark plug hole. I took the head off to retrieve it.
wow probably the best 'How to video' on a first service I've seen Nick well presented too! I've added this video to my collection of how to vids cos when I get my Intercepter I want to do a lot of things myself as pointed out £300 is a lot of money just after paying out £6k Thanks for showing us all looking forward to the meteor service as well👍
Thanks John that means a lot. The meteor first service will be very soon!
Brilliant video. Everything explained and demonstrated clearly. Makes me want to have a go myself !
You’ve got this
Excellent video thank you, really clear and concise.
Given me total confidence that I can do my 6000 mile service myself.
Thanks Kevin, hearing that makes it more worthwhile putting these videos together
I just finished my 300 mile 1st service on my 2022 RE INT, the transmission shifts so perfectly smooth now , wow I’m really impressed with my Royal Enfield 650. They definitely got it right on this engine design.
Isn't it a gem ✨️
Very good engine but looks like the engine would have to be split in 2 to replace cam chain
Easily the best how-to on UA-cam for this process, although the advised torque setting for the rocker cover bolts is reported as being too aggressive. I had issues myself and had to replace one bolt as a result so would say 8 not 12 is fine.
@@RichBos thank you my mission is complete
Excellent video! I found a block of wood to prop up the rear of the tank since I don’t have any friends. On mine the ABS module needed to be loosened. Maybe a change since the 2019 model. The biggest problem most people have is fitting the gasket. I removed mine from the head, cleaned all the silicone sealant off and used 3M 45 spray adhesive to hold the gasket to the cover. No silicone is needed as the gasket seals fine without it. I reused the gasket 3 times. Still no leaks.
One final comment. Most people will break the cover bolts when attempting to torque to 12nm. 8nm is plenty. It is much easier to snug a loose bolt than to replace a broken one.
ill be honest ill keep using my gasket till it leaks, and for the 8mm bolts I didn't torque them, I only nipped them, being in the trade you have a better sense with my elbow and 12nm felt too much imho. thanks for commenting and sharing your experience
@@NickandJodie Noticed that - an educated elbow is far better than a cheap torque wrench, esp on those fragile shoulder bolts (heaps of folk are breaking them at 12nm). 35nm is too much for the size and thread on the sump bolt too.
Well I have done this job(tappets) and I found it a bit of a pain in the arse, reason being fuel tanks I've had in the past only had one connection not five, also the fuel hose was a sod to connect back up but that's probably my fat fingers! Another thing is the rocker cover is jammed into a small space and the gasket is a pain to keep in place without knocking it off sideways when reassembling. In the end to get more room on the job I loosened the nuts on the abs thingy that sits in between the frame and the rocker cover to give a bit more wriggle room.
Not complaining mind😄, it gets easier when you've done it once and adjusting tappets with a spanner is easier than using shims like on a lot of modern bikes nowadays.
The guy on the Tec Bike Parts channel managed to do this job without completely removing the cover from the bike!
Good luck folks, 🏍️👍.
Good job. Removing the tank is more professional from a teaching point of view mind
Watched your video and a couple others and got my 300 mile service done today. The dealer (near Atlanta Georgia and 100 miles away) couldn’t get me in for another month and I wanted to learn.
I had to take the horns off and take remove the three screws on the frame that hold the lines above the rocker cover to get it off. Even then it was a very tight fit to get it off and back on.
Thanks again for this video and love the channel!
Good job Thomas, thanks for watching I'm glad the video helped.
Atl area here (gt650). You still riding?
@@musicmaestro88 yep. Still have my 650. Ride on occasion… family and work have most of my time. I live near Chattanooga
@ThomasMichaud nice!! I'll be up there Sunday on my GT650. Saturday I'll be at the big show @ Barber.
@@musicmaestro88 was hoping to go with some friends to Barber but not around this weekend. Enjoy!
Nice work, hopfully you have shown people how easy that is and saved them a good bundle of notes into the future and sold the easy maintenance nature of these lovely bikes. Quality of the shots to see what was going on and sound quality too, was superb! Well done and thankyou a really proffessional production!
Thank you for the great feedback
A very clear, well explained video which covers all important aspects of the first service. I would add one thing, for your viewers, the fuel pump plug must be re-connected with both parts absolutely square on to each other. I didn't get this right when I did the first service and bent one of the pin connections. This resulted in a lot of swearing and removal of the tank to straighten the pin. No trouble since and I performed the 6,000 mile service back in June.without mishap.
These Interceptors are great to work on for the home mechanic and seemed designed for ease of maintenance. The only thing I have come across that I don't like is the way the rear calliper is mounted. Most bikes have the calliper bolted to the brake arm, undo the bolts, wiggle the calliper and it's off. On the Interceptor it is pinned and the spindle and back wheel have to come off.
Thanks for a great video, I have subscribed.
Hey, thanks for adding useful information to the video to help others. I appreciate the sub too.
@@NickandJodie You're welcome.
My wife and I purchased a Meteor for her and classic 350 for me this past June. I absolutely love my classic 350, coming up on 2000 miles. I’ve done all the maintenance with the exception of the tappets. I work on all my vehicles and have the tools so I’m looking forward to giving that a go. I also fully intend on getting an Interceptor by next summer so many thanks for the clear and very straight forward video. It is greatly appreciated! Cheers from Seattle in the PNW.
Hi Michael thanks for commenting. I wouldn't mind a classic myself! Welcome to the channel and I wish you both many miles and smiles on your Royal Enfields
Yes to the both of you too! Again, I really appreciate your channel and your expertise. Take care!
Muy bueno! Didáctico y claro, se nota que sos un mecánica profesional.
Saludos desde Argentina,
Juamphy
Gracias por el amable comentario.
This has to be the most comprehensive video on this job available.
Thanks
Looks pretty easy to work on. I want a Royal Enfield 650. I think the new scrambler is for me.
Good choice
Before watching this movie I had doubts if I can handle this service by myself but now I convenient that I can :) Thanks a lot!
Excellent video, thanks I wil now be servicing my own Interceptor after being charged $ 614 dollars Australian for my third service my warranty will end at the end of the year you made it look so easy I would think I could do in a couple of hours thanks very informative video 😊
Thanks for the feedback. I'm glad my video is helping and inspiring others.
Man these Enfields are growing on me. Seeing the chunky valvetrain parts, the ease of adjusting the valves with the old method vs the stupid shims and the sizeable oil cooler, it makes me think that it is built to last.
You missed a couple steps though, getting burned by the exhaust and dropping the plug into the old oil. I think these are mentioned in the service manual 😄
i agree with you about the chunky valvetrain parts, built to last. I definitely burnt myself on the exhaust though lol
I just finished my first service on my 22 interceptor... went well but i did burn my bald head on the exhaust.... 🤣
Here's a funny thing! i was standing behind you and Jodie in Moonrakers showroom when you were collecting your Interceptor! if I remember correctly, Jodie was getting the Meteor in brown? My sunset strip Interceptor was standing beside yours in the workshop. Paul dealt with your collection and then I collected mine. Big day for all three of us!
You are absolutely correct, what a small world !
I had best subscribe!
Quality video nick. Good to see the valves are adjustable on an interceptor. Unlike my gsxr where there are calculations and precision shims to order to get the same result. The trials and tribulations of having a high performance bike. It pushes me more in the direction of getting my own interceptor.
Easy maintainece is just one of the many positives of this bike! Give one a try! Thanks for commenting!
I've been using 20W/50 Castrol power 1 for years in my 23 yr old Ducati. 20W because of the ambient temp here in Andalucia.40+C in july/August when i hardly use the bike, but did have a very uncomfortable 700km ride to Valencia once in sept 45C had me flagging but bike was fine at 90mph.🥵🤬
Very clear educational video. I do all my own maintenence too
Officer: Why are you speeding ?
You: I'm cooling down!
Great vid and the mention of removing the horn/s is great.
Cheers
I'm glad there's no sealant used on the gasket, like RTV. I'm a little past my 1st service date, but it's just a matter of getting the tools and oil.
But I love my INT650. I'd love to get the side panels that say Interceptor instead of INT.
Yes, such an easy bike to work on indeed.
Excellent tutorial and great advice Sir! Straightforward and simply put for the experienced or novices who do not necessarily have the funds (or time) to take it to the dealer. Appreciate the video! Cheers from Texas!
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Great and thank you !
I had to remove the horns and breather tube . Also had to remove the 3 bolts on the frame and prop up the brkt. To get the valve cover off. Mine didn't need any valve adjustment. I also cut the oil filter apart and removed the paper pleats apart. There was metal specks on the paper. I will do this again when changing the oil. Till I don't see metal inside the filter paper.
Good job
I just fitted a 2:1 exhaust system to our GT650. Really great mod. Saves 13kg but feels like more.
Great 👍
This is a great tutorial. I was a bit hesitant to consider this bike as the maintenance intervals are a bit short compared to other bikes I'm looking at. This work is well within my still level and uses tools I already have. Assuming the bike is otherwise reliable this should be a fairly inexpensive bike to maintain. Thanks!
Hi Chuck, maintenance costs often get over looked when purchasing a new bike. Not a problem on this machine. Thanks for watching I'm glad it will help you.
One of the reasons other bikes have longer valve adjustment intervals is because of the "shim under bucket type valves". The intervals will be longer, but when you go to adjust them, you have to take the cams out to replace the shims. Lot's of fun there:( If you really want a bike with easy valve adjustments, consider Moto Guzzi as the heads stick out the side meaning you don't have to take the tank off etc. Just take the valve covers off and adjust. Very quick and easy to do.
Excellent tutorial, I’d have no problem doing my own service referencing your video.
Thank you 😊
I found that of if I remote horns and coil I had enough room to keep the gasket on the cover for refitting, much easier to line it up with the top of the engine, just be careful not to catch it on the valves when refitting
Great tip!
Great video Nick, really enjoyed it. I don't have the confidence to tackle it myself but enjoyed watching it be done. Mine is due soon so better check on the length of the waiting list in this neck of the woods!
Thanks Gary, enjoy your RE!
Best how to I’ve seen!! Although I am somewhat mechanically inclined, I will still pay a professional to do this☹️ I love my bike so much, that I don’t totally trust myself to do it. Props to you my friend!!
you can do it, honestly it is easy once you have done it once you will love your bike even more.
Excellent vid, very easy to follow, the tappets are so easy to adjust, need mine done shortly along with the oils etc,love the interceptor cracking looking and riding machine 👍
Cheers Chris
That's one of the hidden beauties of the Royal Enfield engines - screw-n-locknet tappet adjustment, with no shim-under-bucket and cam removal necessary.
That makes RE engines perfect for owner-maintenance. The downside is the lower rpm engine design which limits peak power.
Obviously more valves to adjust, than on my 2020 Himalayan, but infinitely easier to get to! Saving for Super Meteor now, to keep my Himmy company in my garage. Perhaps I should take up Poker? 😏
The super meteor is amazing
A well done video, you are a good teacher.I think you are a mechanic by trade, i saw the bluepoint/snap-on filter wrench .I am a mechanic so i pick up on these things.
Yeah I sure am, cheers for the kind words and thanks for watching!
Very well explained service. The handle grips and clock look smart . Runs so much more smoothly after the first service . Still loving the fact you're both owning Royal Enfield motorcycles . Looking forward to watching the next run out 😃👍
Awesome cheers gus
Thanks for the video. I've done these 2 jobs once on my RE 650 GT (same as the Interceptor for these 2 jobs). I find it better to do things the easy if longer way i.e. like you I removed the fuel tank when I did the tappet adjustment. It can be done without removing the tank but at least for the first time I prefer to take that extra step (as you did) and avoid the struggle. I'd suggest it would be prudent to have a new rocker box gasket on hand. My bike (an ex-demonstrator) had a very small oil leak when I got it. I could see the fresh drop of oil on the garage floor but I did not know it was coming from the rocker box seal until I did the tappets and had a worse leak. Both leaks were fixed by making 4 special cover bolts to compress the gasket another mm or so (for some reason the gasket sold locally was horrendously expensive so I ordered 2 from India). I manufactured the 4 new bolts with high temperature O-ring seals. The new seals are now here from India so I'll use a new one next time I have the rocker box off.
Great !
Well done , yes it is quite easy to do and as you say , ' Just take your time '
Thanks for the detailed video. Did the valves today after watching this through several times. Strangely it was easier than my Meteor last year and my sons Classic 350 last week. The valves on his Classic kept shifting on me no matter what I did. The Interceptor just fell right into place. Anyway, thanks again. Too bad you gave up the bike, I’m going to have to look elsewhere for future maintenance items i suppose.
Thankfully, I've covered some important maintenance tasks on this motorcycle before I sold it. Enjoy yours
Great video Nick, you both did great. Have too do my Interceptor next week myself. Thankyou both once again and keep your great videos coming.!!!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍. Cheers from Australia.
Thanks Chris
Really good video mate, very well placed camera angles, superb stuff. You said you're a qualified mechanic, I'm not, so would you recommend a click torque wrench for those without that much feel for how tight a bolt should be?
Yes you'll need a 3/8 torque wrench, one that can cover 10NM to at least 40NM
Excellent. i would attempt this job confidently using this lesson
Absolutely excellent vid.! You are very informative on the RE 650s. Thank you .
Thank you Joseph
Very thorough instructions, this is awesome. Thank you very much!
You're welcome
Have to have dealer do the service. 😞
2 week wait here. Will have put me about 360+ mi.
I can tell the operations will be better. Not that it is shabby right now.
Very good instruction/demo. 👍
Should be all good 👍
Very well made! thank you for uploading this video. Looking forward to watching future maintenance tutorials from your channel.
Thank you and glad to have you on board 😊
Really brilliant video well explained and easy instructions hope your going to make more ... the blue tank looks really good . I have the 2019 orange I love the bike ... but I don't tell the wife 😂
Plenty of content coming on the interceptor! It's definitely a loveable bike! Thanks for watching
Lovely simple bikes. Great job. With close ups you can see finish components not at other manufacturers levels. But a joy to ride, almost pulled trigger myself. Servicing costs for cars and bikes have gone through the ceiling 😢
I really enjoyed watching this vid, I could never do anything myself, not brave enough! Looking forward to seeing you both on your new bikes 😊
I bet you could, the hardest part was making sure the gasket was seated correctly, but got there in the end. Dual Royal Enfield cafe run coming soon
The secret to DIY is having a 2nd vehicle as backup if you screw up or find that you need to buy another part.
Once you service your biker (or car) yourself, you'll wonder what all the worry was about, and you'll respect yourself more for having done it.
I’ve done all my services from 300 first and am now on 11000 miles no problems GT650 Continental 🏍
That's good to hear, thanks for sharing your experience
Wow!Tappet cover so clean. Really great step-by-step, thanks.🙌
Very nice vedio, let me know I was told that the valve adjustment should be done when bike is cold
Yes you must do when cold
great explanation.....its going to be super helpful for RE owners
Thank you 😊
Really thanks for your recomendations. Big hug from Barcelona, spain
aww thanks!
Man I'm bumping the INT up my list just because of how easy it is to work on.
Very quality video that answers all the questions one might have. Nicely done.
Glad it was helpful!
I did my own running in service too, being a qualified BMW Motorcycle tech, unfortunately my bike did go back for a warranty claim and they honoured it as I had it documented how you have done here
Thats good to know 😀
Beautiful video and narration.
@@McKurien thanks
Great video mate, best one I've seen . Look forward to seeing your next ones. Cheers
Thats great to hear Chris, plenty more to come I can assure that 😀
That was fantastic - thank you very much.
Do you have a link to the workshop manual with the torque specs and clearances etc?
Hi thanks for your comment. If you perform a Google search for the workshop manual you’ll find it. I can’t remember the site I found it from but it was a royal Enfield forum.
Great vid Nick. I paid the £300+ soon after purchasing my E5 model and it's not good on the wallet so soon after forking out £6k for the bike. The Interceptors first service schedule of 300 miles is so short and comes around the day after tomorrow so to speak just far to soon. Anyway great vlogg and was interesting to watch. Slightly of subject Nick but has your bike ever just cut out for no reason whatsoever when downshifting or stationary? My E5 did and it turned out to be the stock relays. They are covered in a thick white grease that was some cock up at the factory according to research and most dealers are aware of this but some like mine were not rectified soI changed relays to Bosch and bikes been fine ever since. There's plenty of vloggs on here raising the issue so maybe worth you looking at yours to be on the safe side. Ride safe guys.
Hi Paul, thanks for commenting. Mine used to drop below 1k and nearly stall, finessing the throttle while filtering in traffic sorted that. I did clean the relays though. I've since put a 2-1 Tec exhaust on it and it don't drop revs anymore. I might buy the relays just because the stock ones do get hot. Thanks for the heads up. Ride safe
@@NickandJodie Pleasure Nick. Yeah I've seen the 2-1 Tec exhaust. Nice bit of kit and good weight saving. I put scorpion red power on mine and the DNA filter and the difference is very noticeable. The stock system is heavy to say the least. Yeah I would change the relays also if they get hot. Thanks again and stay safe guys.
IMO it's not the dielectric grease or the relays but rather it's the poorly crimped female spade connectors in the relay block. Phaffing about with them may improve contact but it masks the real issue. I've also seen female connectors pushed out the back of the block because they weren't clipped in correctly.
Well done Nick , I thought Jo would of come running outside yelling at you asking for her mixing bowl LOL
I stole her fridge organiser though 🤣
Well done video Nick and great camera work too. Look forward to seeing your next. Big thankyou. Chris (Australia)
Thanks Chris
Best on UA-cam
Great video,love the blue coloured tank.
Me too!
Brilliant clear and informative instructions. Thank you.
Thanks for watching
Great job and as you say it's good to get familiar with bike this way. As you're a mechanic you'd have a solid argument should you need warranty. Don't forget to keep receipts
Thanks Michael 😊
Great video 🎉 Pick up my Dontinental GT 650 next week 😊
Congratulations!
@@NickandJodie thanks 🙏 I could not justify the Huge cost of a Triumph 😂 after trying a speed twin 900 and the Enfield
Thanks very much for a clear and precise presentation.
Had you considered going to a Royal Enfield Dealer for its first service? Only asking as my bike (INT 650) is due it's first service and for me being a novice I felt it should be done by a RE Mechanic. However, I would like to service my bike in the future.
Thanks..
For warranty purposes, i would if i were you. I was covered as i had this video and used genuine parts. It's a simple job if you have done some mechanics in the past
hi nick.. great vid.. very helpfull... i have just bought one... how long till engine is fully run in.? ive had a honda from new the running in period was soo BORING... it loosened a bit at 1500 miles.then fully about 5k miles....wondered if the enfield is simillar..? the tappets look simple to adjust im a fairly competent home mechanic( i detest main dealers) i will be able to do this easily...every 6k seems way too much for a low revving engine..maybee its to keep the £ going into dealers.. ? nice 18" wheels for kents pot hole strewn roads....
I’d say about 1200 miles the engine loosens up. I never took it easy from new, run it in hard! The service schedule is worth sticking to especially if you can do it yourself. Congrats on the purchase, you have a great bike !
I love to work on my own stuff, but sadly I shall have to wait until the warranty is up first 😞
Castrol Power1 4T synthetic motorcycle oil has API rating of only "SL".
Since 2010, "SN" superceded that and is for engines which meet the latest emission standards - which have higher temps and deposits.
Motul 7100 4T synthetic motorcycle oil has the "SN" API rating.
Look again, this Oil has a SN rating, not SL 13:42
Hi, hoping I can pick your brains you having the same exact same bike as me . I want to get the rims from black to silver or polished, obviously as a mechanic you may have some idea on how to go about this. The obvious choice is replace the rims but that would run around £600 and I cant afford that, painting over the black will prob look naff, so any ideas? The only thing I hate about the bike is the black rims. It makes the bike look like it has balloon tyres where the silver rims make it look much slimmer and more in keeping with the style of bike.
Hi Geoff, its a tricky one, in order to do it properly you need to remove the spokes and get the rims powder coated, if your doing the centre too you'll need new wheel bearings as well. you could always ask on the owners forums someone might swap you. or maybe some rim tape to get a different look from the rims? i myself prefer the black as its less maintainece keeping the chrome clean. Hope you get the results you desire, good luck and thanks for watching
Great video, very enjoyable and educational to watch. Thank you.
Thanks for watching
When i get the 650 I think ill do the servicing myself. Ill do 300 miles in 4 days. So expensive for the shop to do it. I've had my GSXR 600 20 yrs no problem service it all myself, Its a Risk you take, I got creamed on servicing cost when i first bought it.
Nice job, clearly knows his stuff 👍
Cheers
Great video! This is gonna save me a nice couple hundred on my first service ❤
fantastic, good job !
Thanks, really what I was looking for. 00:21 Nuff said.......have my trust; low fuel level right at 300 miles (minimal weight removing tank. Get it?), and torque specs. Catch that fuel in the supply hose though :)
Holding a camera and a tank isn't easy lol
@@NickandJodie Wow. You made it look so :)
Nice video. I couldn't remove the cover on my euro four Interceptor without lowering the inlet valves first. Also have you found an easy way to release the front fuel pipe catch? I modified a scrap screwdriver so that I could lever it against a convenient bit of bike to hold the catch while pressing the rear one in. You do need three hands though
I guess being in the trade I take it for granted that I can just use my fingers to release the pipe. It's a bit tricky though
@@NickandJodie There's no way I can get my fingers anywhere near the front catch.
Thanks for great video , thinking of buying a super meteor 650 & im guessing this is same engine & process.
Yes indeed they are. Check out my other videos. I took a super meteor out for a test ride and loved it
@njepisodes great thanks I will as loving these old school bikes 👍👍
from which manual you got the pictures of adjustment, link please
From an owners forum. Google is your friend
It looks like you were right when you said that the Interceptor is a tad easier to do than the Meteor. It also reminds me of why I tell people that a kickstart is handy for more than starting the engine.
Would be nice if this had a kick start ! Thanks for watching, much appreciated.
Excellent video - which I'll be using as a reference for my bike's first service next weekend.
Bit of a fuzzy head question, but what's the name of the tool you use to test the gaps (spark plugs/tappets)?
Feeler guage . All the best 👍
Thanks so much for the video, I do have one question though. At 4:02 you say the rocker arms should have very small free play and if not to turn one full revolution. My bike had the same free play at both revolutions? When lined up to the L my left piston was a top dead center in both scenarios. Am I missing something?
No its fine as long as you have freeplay
@@NickandJodie Ok thanks, I was starting to second guess myself and getting ready to order the TDC aligning plate. I'd hate to tear it back apart. I only had to tighten the L side about .0005 on all valves. I barely changed it.
@WadeMade good job bud
great instruction video Nick, thanks 👍👍👍
Glad it was helpful!
Great video with good detail, cheers Nick
You're welcome
Great video. Just curious on what type of sealant i should use for the rocker cover and where to apply? You mention the 'half moon' shape.
link to buy is in the description bud
Such a well video!👍
Where can i find the figures you referred to?
Do a deep Google search and you’ll find it
@@NickandJodie can't find, would appreciate some help.
Hello sir, may i know after do the valve clearance, can hear the valve sound is that normal?
Not normally. Do you do this while the engine was completely cold ?
Yes,it is cold. I leave it around 2hr after run.
The sound appear when starting then disappear when riding.
You might be hearing things. Should be ok if you followed the steps.
Thanks for the advice
Fantastic informative and well done vid sir! Forgive my ignorance, but how does one know if and when motorcycle valves need adjustment? Thank u!
Every 4k miles. If you purchased new then this is the most important job as they are slightly out of spec from factory, do the first one at 300 miles
@@NickandJodie thank u very much for the info. stay safe and God bless.
Another very useful vid and look forward to the Meteor service 😀 When I was buying my Classic, I asked the dealer if to maintain the warranty, would servicing would have to be done by them or can I do them myself, his answer surprised me. As long as I use genuine parts and tell them it be done that should be sufficient to maintain the warranty. Now my Classic is going in for the first service next week and after that I will do the rest but will ask the question again. Where did you get your clock? it suits the bike 👍
That's good to know. Jodies meteor is on 150 miles now so won't be long before I'm doing the same. Video incoming! The clock was from ebay, I will be positing a mod video soon with links to everything I purchased. Thanks for watching
You mentioned something about a some kind of sealant and possibly getting a new gasket. It's also my first time trying to maintain a vehicle myself as I usually bring my old car to be serviced. This time I actually want to learn how to maintain my own by myself. I just have a few questions.
What kind of sealant do I need to use and how do I know when I need to change the gasket and use a sealant?
How do I apply the said sealant?
What did you use to spray to clean off the oil?
When do you actually 'have' to change the filter?
Hi, use this sealant www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000FW7VNW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 but to be honestly you might not need it, do the job and see if it leaks over time, if it does take rocker off, remove the gasket and smear it very thinly along the rubber all the way around, if you are buying a new gasket then put sealant only on the sides left and right where the half moons are on the rubber. the old sealant will peel off. all the best
@@NickandJodie What did you use to clean off the oil? The spray thingy?
@@grenzviel4480 brake and clutch cleaner
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 Ye - now I understand why you didn't buy a Moto Guzzi V7 - You need slightly more challenge from the valve adj. procedure ☝☝😆😆
......... on the Enfield the tank has to be removed 🥵
This bike is easier to service than the NC750.... 😨😨 .....
And, as many others, I'm also looking forward to the perfoming of the Meteors' service ‼‼
Making this kind of videos is your REAL call ‼‼Very WELL done ☝☝🧐🧐
That's why I sold the tiger really, valve check too difficult for me 👍 meteor 300 mile service comes soon. Same thing, a lot less valves.
What is the number of the oil filter that you get for the Interceptor.
575139/D - www.ebay.co.uk/itm/383854344969
I have an interceptor myself and although ive not had to adjust the valves as yet as it still under warranty i wonder if there aren't a few shortcuts to adjustment of the valves ( ive not tried as i said so may not be possible) do you really need to remove the tank ? Is there enough access without? ( Stubby screwdriver on the adjusters) Do you need to remove the plugs? Could you just thumb the starter to bring the engine into position re align the timing marks up ? Anyone actually tried doing it that way ? just a few thoughts .
You can do it without removing the tank. But you run the risk of scratching the cover. Taking the plug out allows you to turn the engine over without fighting compression. Never turn on the ignition when performing this job. You can put the bike in gear (3rd) and roll the rear wheel to turn the engine over to position
@@NickandJodie I know /agree about fighting comprehension but just wonder about doing it of the starter ( you aren't going to do anything to anything thumbing the starter unless you put your fingers in the valve gear or chain when operating the starter !)
How often do the valves require adjustment buddy...great video just purchased a Interceptor
Every 4k miles. Enjoy buddy
extremely helpful! thank you for taking your time to share this!
Cheers Alex it's nice when the effort I put in gets appreciated, I'm honoured to help
Nicely done video my friend.
Thank you