Servicing a Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Twin
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- Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
- From the TEC workshop, we take you step by step through a service of the Royal Enfield Interceptor/Intercontinental 650cc Twins, with tips and tricks, as well as all important technical specifications.
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Great video... Detailed explanations... Thanks
Btw wat type of silencer u installed replacing oem? Any link?
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@@georgemilburn6213 HI George, Thanks for your informative videos - they are really great! I am planning on buying an Interceptor in the next few months and I want to get a set of your silencers. The only issue is that where they join the original pipe it looks messy - do you have any plans to make that join less visible/neater?
@@easylearnhebrew9931 Hi
Yes we plan to make a cover for the joint, but will be a couple of months as really busy at the moment
Very nice 👍 bike 🏍 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
The American company called S&S makes upgraded higher performance stainless silencers.
This man is worth his weight in gold. So competent yet concise, showing all the important things and useful hints (which one only gains through decades of experience), and especially the legal bit at the end - absolutely priceless, I'm so grateful that you're sharing your knowledge with us.
The paint jobs on these bikes are drop-dead gorgeous. I especially like the mirror-finished chrome one, it really stands out in this day and age when bikes are all swathed in plastic.
Fantastic video! The engine seems to have been thoughtfully designed to make servicing easier than some machines. Very cool!
This bike is like the bikes used to be, only with modern quality. And your fine custom parts for it, for that little extra... It's growing on me! :-)
modern quality? what's that supposed to mean? you can find older bikes, just like this one (or even better) with better build quality. the fact that's a "new" bike doesn't mean it's good.
@@xXturbo86Xx sounds like you have ridden the bike way too deeply, haven't you?
Yes, it seems to be a fine bike...but I posted like the 'bad ole' days'...people should have a back-up Clutch cable with them....either in their gear, or if one would mount panniers.
I have a 2013 RE. Certainly no quality there. Basically junk. And bikes didn't used to have GARBAGE like EFI, ABS, OHC, 4 valves per cylinder, cat con exhaust, and on and on. The one thing they actually should have done was use tubeless tires, and they didn't even do that. ABS with tube type tires is a total and complete joke.
@@geraldscott4302 Why is ABS incompatible with tube tyres? It's not like the tubes explode under hard braking.
I've not even bought one yet but you have shown how a home mechanic can quite easily service this bike so my mind is now made up. I want one! Thank you so much for this. Best regards.
I'm a little old school, I pre-charge the oil filter before installing to cut the oil pressure build up to the bare minimum. Being a clumsy type and through long experiance I move anything with expensive paint out of range of dropped tools and wayward elbows. Otherwise all sound advice.
...the very small interior volume of the pleated chamber make sno need to prime the new filter before you spin it on. It fills in the first three seconds, and the system still has oil upon the various contacting surfaces while the interior chamber is doing that. Your oil pressure (unless it is on cross threaded and leaking) is practically instant.
I am so in love with this bike I'm almost having the fevers. Ravishing Red is my colour of choice. And happened to bump on a video like this showing step by step the maintenance of the bike makes me wanna hit the road like an "easy rider" and never look back... yes! I know I sound crazy right now. I do not recognize myself.
i don't even own one (yet) and i'm watching this.
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Me too :-)
I'm a harley rider and I'm watching this . This bike is growing on me too
@@SebSar-ef4zj Same here, ride a Yam XVS1100A and this bike is also growing on me.. simple to maintain
@@cng1383 yes easy to maintain and looks like a motorcycle not a space science fiction experiment gone wrong !
Looks good though I'd rather just take the tank off. Over the years I've found that in the long run its just better to be able to get things out of the way.
Agree when I watch him making a bit of a palaver of adjusting the tappets do think taking the tank off would have made the job a lot easier.
Yes I make you right on that one.
Wonder how many things need to be disconnected to remove the tank 🤔
Yes, I knocked a tank off once trying to do it like that, luckely it didn't damage it but since that I always remove the tank.
Me too mate , that’s an accident waiting to happen
Awesome video, much much easier than adjusting Triumph Bonneville family valves.
Easier to completely remove the tank, it can get bumped and you will have a bad day. Also gives you easier access to loosen the abs unit up and out of the way so you can get the valve cover off easily so not to damage the valve cover seal.
Speaking as a mechanic, I agree.
Hi ...I do like the sump plug and oil filter are close together so oil runs into same container👌cheers from dave...
Love these bikes, 650 Interceptor for me soon - simply beautiful and beautifully simple - this video makes me want one more, thanks!
Worrying, just how much I learned there! Thank you.
Great video. Australia is metric Country too. America Imperial still. I have had Interceptor only a week. Love this bike.
Thank you. Have the same bike, same colour. 1300ks’ on her now. Was a bit dubious when I bought her, being Indian built, but I’m loving it. They’ve really upped their game on this one. Beautiful bike and a joy to ride.
I haven't even got a motorcycle but I enjoyed watching you do this with your fantastic accent.
Very professional and clear video! Perfect for bikes as easy to service as this 650. Thanks TEC!
Woaw ! finially a service video that's aimed at newbies ,,, well done my friend , # thumbs up . I service our 2 4x4's and 3 motor cycles and your way is the right way mate .
Straight talking no nonsense advice just what I like
I have learned to use anti-seize stick for high use fasteners. If I think there is a chance of the fastener coming loose, I use blue medium torque loctite, also in a stick. I also have started using 1/4 inch drive like you to avoid over-torque’ing.
Your videos are very thorough and easy to understand. Much appreciated George, thanks. I would like to get some of your mods for my Interceptor, but freight charges make it quite expensive. I'm very impressed with the bike and happy with it as it is.
Just a 'heads-up'. You make the comment that the plug gap should be between 0.7 and 0.8 millimetres "which is 30 thou in old money, for people in America or Australia". Metrication in Australia began in 1966 with the change from pounds, shillings and pence to dollars and cents, and other measurement swap-overs began in 1971.
I really like your videos and your down-to-earth style. Keep 'em coming!
Fantastic and detailed service review , one thing you forgot to mention was air filter mate.
Good way for warranty concerns is obviously video, hard to argue with that. Thanks, this was helpfull.
Nice vid, one point, having spent a lifetime working with engines, I always put the sparking plugs back the very moment I don’t NEED them out any more… it is just good practice! Just think that, if anything were to go wrong while fiddling with that rocker cover seal, it is the lucky guy that has that horrible sinking feeling as that little nut, washer, lump of crud goes in, know that it is almost certainly a head off job. The unlucky guy finds out the more troublesome (and expensive) way
Such a good video, both for presentation and quality as well as the information. So good to see someone who really knows what they are doing. I even love the accent! Congratulations and thank you.
An excellent explanation of the service. I am thinking of buying one of these when the current Covid 19 problem dies down. I always service my bikes and there was good information here. Thanks for producing this video.
What an excellent video on servicing a Royal Enfield interceptor 👍
So helpful and informative especially on some of the “dos and don’ts” which you will never get from a Haynes manual 😀
There's nowt like a bit of fettling on a Sunday, ready for work Monday morning.
Thanks. I really enjoy your videos.
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That sounds beautiful!
I know the tank is a little tricky to get off on efi bikes but wouldn't it have been better to go the extra step and remove it so there's no chance of if falling off the side? Also you can then get the rocker cover completely off and make adjusting the rockers (access from directly above instead of using long nose pliers from the side) and make locating the gasket easier? Think it would have been good to show how to remove the tank anyway for our benefit. Great informative video though, thanks. I will be buying one
In another video from stuart fillingham it looked like messing with one of the fuel hoses (efi) under the tank was a big pain to disconnect and reinstall. Very little room to work with.
I was expecting removing the tank to be a bit of a faff too. literally got it off in minutes. The fuel connector attaching fuel lines to throttle body was easy to get at and the connecting clip not too tight. A lot better to remove tank. If this is what dealers/mechanics do to cut corners then I'm glad I serviced my bike. Certainly wouldn't use pliers on adjusting heads. They're slotted to receive the correct tool, so use it TEC!
@@jamesmcmullen787 it's not too difficult, and gives you a lot more freedom. From the back to the front, there's 2 breather tubes and one large electrical connector. At this point, swing the tank round and sit it where the seat was. Then one small green electrical connector and then one (not two, as Stuart Fillingham states) fuel line. That's it - you're done, and you have full access
Thanks for making this video it has been really helpful👍
A really, comprehensive video
Everyrging you need to know!
I have just started watching your series on this bike ,this video is very informative and would be very usefull to new riders to save some money ,im 60 now and have been riding since i was 16 and have never taken my bikes or cars to a mechanic for routine maintenance could not imagine how much i have saved by doing this . Your advice on buying genuine parts whilst under warranty is good a dealer will look for any excuse not to uphold a warranty if they can when things go wrong .
I like this bike even though i dont own one it reminds me of the bike i learnt on a 650 xs2 yamaha back in the 70's , i think this bike although basic will be a winner for royal enfield and think that in the future they will bring out larger capacity versions under different names to give triumph a run only time will tell .
Who'd've thought that as part of a service on a British designed bike you'd need to oil the mainstand???!!! :) Best one yet!
I confirmed your valve clearance specs with my dealer in San Diego California. I have the exact same color bike as yours. Love this beautiful machine.
+TEC Bike Parts I was thinking of buying one of these bikes. The saddle came off as if by magic (I'm guessing it must be obvious how to do that if you own the bike). Thanks for a very informative video.
Good old fashioned servicing great video rocker cover like the old super dream
250N...had one as first bike in 1982... used it up and down the A1 (North Yorkshire) as a young soldier. Loved it.
Check the air filter folks!. Change it if dirty or get a performance K&N or DNA life time filter that just needs periodic cleaning. The bike may need to be ran in idle without reving after installing a high flow filter so it can learn the mod and program its self. This running time could be around 10 mins at idle. Then a 5 minute run around the block then bring it back and turn the bike off. Let sit for a bit then it should be set.
There are other mods that go with a high flow filter as a booster plug to help run a bit richer and less restricted mufflers to balance out all the flow. This could be called a stage 1 bike after these simple mods that should give better throttle response, Better sound and a machine that can breathe and run better. Also check tyre air pressure.
great video thanks, ive fitted your stinger exhaust already and intend to service my own bike, will be buying more tec parts, great company
Excellent video! Thank you for posting. Greetings from Toronto, Canada.
This video reminded me why I dislike bikes with a lot of bodywork (and, of course, the obligatory hidden fixings). Excellent video, many thanks.
Nice video to have a knowledge about int650
Thank you Sir for this very informative video on servicing this Motorcycle . I have one on order in the Chrome , and plan on doing as much servicing on the bike as i can myself ,
Take care .
Lovely frame on these bikes.
Love that Kawasaki Z1 in the background, butt to the wall,...is that a '73? Oh yeah...the Enfields are fine additions to the latest and greatest....had one of the Z1's '73. I am surprised that they did not go with a hydralic clutch engagement...rather than a cable. With that cable, you always are at risk upon the open road, of having it break...and like the bad old days...you have no clutch engagement and release after that. I always carried a spare Clutch cable at all times, owning bikes in the late 60's entire 70's and early 80's. I would suggest to any owner, that the FIRST thing you do....at the time you pick up your new bike...is also ride away with a back-up CLUTCH CABLE! Make sure you have a minimum tool kit, so you can RE and RE that broken clutch cable, in the open field. You will thank me for this advice, at some point in ownership....(and you are most welcome!).
This is what I need rn, thanks!
Such a great video and series of videos. Really appreciate the time you took to share your experience/skill and advice. Be safe
This is good info, since some are wary of the brand due to lack of local dealers for service, for example here in Toronto, Canada where there isn't a single dealer in Canada's (and North America's fourth) largest city. So, do the service yourself, just keep records in case of any warranty claims later.
Anybody that can't follow those instructions probably shouldn't be allowed to own a bike.
I don't think it could be made any more clear and precise than it was presented here.
The explanations were excellent but the visuals could be better. Lots of close ups of knuckles hiding the appropriate detail. I realise this is nit picking, but feeler gauges require finesse and the difference between binding and loose really needs a well lit close up, as does the lock nut operation. I'm assuming the video is aimed at someone who has never opened a cylinder head rather than an experienced mechanic.
I agree with you that very difficult to get the correct information you need especially for valve clearances-in my case for the Himalayan. The manual that I downloaded for the bike had the settings for the valve clearances however they were not correct, nor were the claims that were made on you tube. I ended up luckily checking clearances before I changed them. The exhaust was set at 0.13 mm & the inlet 0.00 mm. My research lead me to the suzuki dr650 early model which had clearances of 0.13 mm exhaust & inlet. I ended up setting mine the same & also reduced idle speed to 1,250 rpm at operating tempeature using screw under the tank. Final result it run nice & even with steady rpm. Why the huge secret over tappet settings I don't know as the Italians freely put their manuals up on internet with all the correct information.
Cracking video thanks for taking the time to post
Best Video I ever watched for this Machine! Tire replacemant is a Film to make on it's own some day. Because they are not tubeless.
Hi
Sorry we could not show fitting the larger rear tire on a video- Far too much bad language ! New video (part 4 with new tires fitted will be posted tonight )
It's sad (but not surprising) that people don't know how to do this sort of work anymore. When I was a kid (a long time ago), our dads showed us how to do it while mum cooked Sunday lunch. These days if it won't reboot, it's scrap.
I’m seriously considering purchasing one of these
A lav mic would go a very long way. Hard to hear the voice over all the background noise. And/or applying a noise filter on the audio in post-production would also help a lot. Thanks for making this video TEC
Thank you, but it does seem that the valve adjustments would be easier and worth removing the tank completely.
He said that, but removing the tank = disconnect of gas pipe etc.
@@lukasn.3281 This can be a bit tricky and it would have been useful to show us how it's done without wrecking anything.
Nice video George. Clear and to the point. Great tips to save time. You may also want to comment about inspecting tyres/pressures. Best regards; Bob
I interesting this motorcycle I hope get it in the future. Thank you that information. Friends from Thailand
Solid gold George, thanks so much for this 👍🏻
Good advice, but it does call for one comment: car oils with a viscosity rating above xW30 do not have anti-friction additives that can cause a motorcycle clutch to slip. The oils that do have these additives have a blurb that says something along the lines of "energy conserving" in a roundel on the label and their viscosity rating never exceeds 10w30. Those are the oils you want to avoid. That said, many motorcycle clutches won't slip even if you do use oils with anti-slip additives, like my work colleague whose ST1300 was still working flawlessly when he sold it at close to 200,000kms after having used nothing but Wal-Mart 10w30 oil in it.
@Ducati Monster Too much is being made of this. Yes, gears can shear oil molecules, but this isn't nearly as big of a problem as it is made out to be. For the record, the different levels of JASO MA specifications only address clutch slippage and do not test for shearing in gearboxes, so, except for myth and marketing, even expensive "motorcycle" oil will behave pretty much like any car oil once it meets the transmission gears. In fact, I once read a French consumer mag that tested a number of car and motorcycle oils in the lab and on the road using a couple of different bikes. Invariably, the bike-specific oils actually lost their viscosity faster than the car oils. That being said, we must not forget that the engineers who design our bikes take every factor, including shearing, into account when specifying our bikes' oil change intervals and viscosity range.
@@CaptHollister - Another factor is that car oils don't have the same resistance to 'hot spots' causing the polymer chains to break… they don't need to because all modern car engines are water cooled without those extreme hot spots. It's like the V twin oils specified for Harleys etc. They don't have to worry about clutches, as they run in separate oil, so in theory you could use any 20W50, but this isn't the case as car 20w50 breaks down in no time in air cooled motors. When it's first put in, it will be no different… but first time that bike gets hot and bothered in summer traffic, and the oil has lost much of its efficiency as polymer chains break from heat, but don't re-form (unlike those in old fashioned castor based racing oils, that do re-form, which is why they were used for racing… and in early aero engines… but those oils bring a whole different set of problems for road use, and are unnecessary with today's advances in synthetic oils).
@@chrisgraham5186 A motorcycle oil offers no additional guarantee of thermal resistance over a car oil of the same viscosity. The Jaso MA certification does not test for this, so you are entirely at the mercy of the oil manufacturer. It's all moot, however, because the engineers who design our bikes know all this and design the motors to work well and live long while using oil of the recommended viscosity and changing it at the recommended intervals, in the full knowledge that there will be some degradation. Interestingly, HD only recommend using their own 20W50 oil, but should that oil not be available, they recommend using diesel truck oil. They never mention motorcycle or "v-twin" oil and the same is true for Indian motorcycles.
Do you like the cub interceptor so far, any faults or nasty habits. Seems royal enfield stepped up in there quality. Looks to be a nice alternative to the triumph street twin.
Thanks for taking the time to get this up here. I don't have a 650 (yet). I'm still thumping along on an old "Iron Belly" 500 Bullet, but I appreciated your kindness all the same. Owners of these new twins might do well for the future by grabbing a free copy of the 'Factory Workshop Manual' right now as a PDF at drive.google.com/file/d/1EPfodqvw-ZL_bvy6LIzhlByW8KlNFlNe/view. There's no telling how long it'll be available there. Weighing in at 835 Megabytes, it's a BIG download, but they'll be glad to have it well down the road!
Cheers Bill
Unfortunately that link comes up as a blank page. Bah!
@@ronnronn55: Just tested the link again, and it's still fine. You'll get a "File too large to preview" advisory with a blue button just below. Click that and wait. It's a HUGE pdf, so it may take a while to trickle down into your browser's Downloads folder, but a of July 1st it's still up there for the taking...Really!
@@BilgemasterBill Thanks so much for your direction. It didn't like my Linux but it successfully downloaded on Android. Ronn
easy peasy pudding and pie, i guess they need to be serviced on the roadside of india! Great bike, not got one yet but ill be back
Excellent presentation! Thank you!
Great video, and extremely informative. Thank you for posting.
Good for you and thisss service for a new bike.
Love the torques at the end!
Great tutorial George, reminds me of doing my 76 T140V.
Super helpful. Thank you very much
Very well described and you have an awesome garage and bike
The factory service manual is freely available as a pdf on the internet (Google to track it down) and Royal Enfield seem to be OK with that (i.e. they have turned a blind eye to what is technically copyright theft which I feel sure they must be aware of). Good for Royal Enfield, allowing this stuff out there can only enhance bike sales (the dealers might not be so sanguine though, can't blame them).
Very useful video - especially if, like me, you have an Interceptor that is due its first service! Having unseated the rocker cover before seeing this, I wondered if half the bike had to come apart to remove it & gain access to the tappets. So it can be done, but it is awkward & way more difficult than the easily accessible ones on the old BSA/Triumph 650s - and there are twice as many tappets to check! Hopefully this engine will be more reliable & leak-free than the old Brits, though.
So much nicer than screwing with shims
Can you please make a video on how to adjust clutch, it would be very helpful
This is OK but remove the tank which is very easy 2 x breather hose pop off 1 x fuel gauge connector 1 fuel pump connector and one fuel hose release near the rear of the tank. To remove the rocker cover release 4 x bolts lift slightly left side and turn engine until inlet valves open then gently move cover towards you to remove. The camshaft position for valve clearances is marked on the end of the camshaft after removing the rocker gasket easily seen in gulley left side. Replace seals and gasket each removal. Replace cover same as removal inlet valves open.
Maybe a small point but a print screen of black background with white text takes a lot of ink. Thanks, Ronn
Very informative, thank you. I've always done up oil filters by hand then kept an eye on them so as not to over tighten. Might check mine next time and see how my elbow torque wrench compares!
Is there more sweep and height on the bars you've fitted? and are they the same width? Cheers
about the same as stock bars
Having for very many years run my bikes with noisy tappets after I had adjusted them I finally decided to get a feeler gauge as near as possble above size and make sure that will NOT fit and correct size will.
Since about 1996 I have been running two 600 Yamaha Diversions and a 600 Fazer where the problem doesnt arise except for Alf England in Bedworth refusing to adjust the shims on first service on a new bike.
I am an old fogey (riding well before 1996) and the Fazer is too heavy for me.
I possibly intend to drop down to a Yamaha 125
Dont fancy a twin affer many years riding fours but there you are.
George, this is a really great video.
Two things to do self servicing 1. Tools 2. Patience (a lot of 'em)
I like your style of presentation, very hands on. Been through your other video, would be nice to see some Japanese bikes as well.
I am a sucker of the Honda NC bikes , as they are easy to maintain I do everything myself.
But of course one never stops learning.
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Warm up the engine then remove the DRAIN PLUG and after the oil filter
Thanks much, very informative.
Excellent video. Pity that it's not possible to check/adjust the tappets on the Classic 350 reborn, without taking the tank off!
very very fantastic stuff. Please keep it up. I wish you could deliver the products in India
I dont own a RE....but found that very interesting.....I am a capable home mechanic and my T100 Bonnie is just on 500mls....so needs its first service....I hate the thought of trusting others to do it....even though I am not a professional mechanic is that correct I can do it myself....and dont need my book stamping.
Great explanation......, thanks, This is my next bike, i love it.
Well done on your service detail
Thanks for helping us out. A bit rushed and not close in enough with the camera work..please don't think I am criticizing your work. Cheers.
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thanks for the feedback
Yes I know I need to slow down. Problem is for all my working life I am used to working in a commercial workshop environment where time is money and you learn the quick and efficient ways to do things. Promise to slow down in future, but don't want to bore watches undoing a bolt for 3 minutes like some videos i have watched.
really great video. enjoyed watching. thank you
Thank you for an excellent well explained video. Well done :)
gorgeous bike, great color aswell 👍
Great video super helpful! That is a great looking bike :)
Omg. Despite the terrible soundtrack, I still watched it and gave a 👍
Thanks to upload this video...very useful....
nice hope RE service centers r this gud in India lol
Wow.. Its so gartifying to ride a bike after you fixed it yourself..
Wow thanks for doing this good Sir!
Old oil and no gloves. Old school.
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