Reading thru the comments I saw one asking about the headlight performance. IMAO, as with everything on the RE 650, it is just fine and is very functional. I live in the US in the state of PA. and there are many deer. To avoid colliding with them at night I ride with my finger on the yellow passing lever on the left handgrip. This does not burn up the wiring or cause any issues except in using the clutch lever. A well known common cheap mod is wiring in a resistor in the hand grip that will do the same thing, which puts both the high and low beams on at the same time(when the high beam is switched on). This frees your left hand to work the lever and gives great light at night. Power consumption goes up but my bike goes on a battery tender after each ride. I have not tested to see if the charging system can keep up when not placed on a battery tender. I have bought a H4 LED drop in replacement which I have not installed. I am thinking that the way its high beam works is that when the high beam switch is used it powers an additional 1-2 LEDS so that all of them are on...so no holding the yellow passing lever or resistor needed. Power usage is less than standard low beam. I'm doing gaiters, YSS fork rebuild, motone headlight bracket, etc. and saving the blub swap for all that.
I really do like the mods that you have done to your bike and one more thing to mention is that you have saved quite some weight as well in the process!
I purchased my first RE in July , the classic 350 halcyon gray , I love it , thinking of selling my V Strom 650 and getting a Interceptor , love your bike ! Thanks for letting me know about Baak
Great Mods. Probably the ones that I would choose with the exception of the Taillight. I still prefer the LED Taillight from TEC Bike Parts. Are you going to look at fitting Fork Gaiters? I think that they give the Bike a 'Beefed-up' look. I love the Black LSL Bars as I'm not a fan of the standard braced bar as I feel that they make the cockpit far too busy. You've done a great job of your Interceptor. Previous to your posts, I've been taking my ideas from TEC Bike parts and from the infamous Stuart Fillingham, but you've taken your Interceptor to a new level and you've done it so quickly. I've really enjoyed your videos. Great Job.
These vids are just pure gold. What I would really love, would be a blackedout fork. The upper part with a black wrap, the lower partwith black belows. But thats just what I like, your bike looks great tho mate.
I am in a form on your channel. 1000th like on this video. Thanks for being awesome and putting out sick content, helps me in making my decision to buy and mod my Interceptor 650.
What a stunning bike! I am thinking of buying one of these and would certainly go along similar lines to modify.It is really tastefully done. I don't like the tank pads but that is just personal choice.
Great mods J 👌 I discovered BAKK about 12 months ago love there custom parts they do look quality , not sure on the side panels for me , but that back light 😍 great video and review and your bikes looking mint 👍
You’ve done a great job, I’m going along similar lines in wanting to customise the bike to my taste & to make it individual to me . Love my interceptor but felt it was let down by some budget parts but obviously that’s why it’s as cheap as it is . The parts you have fitted make it look much more of a premium bike, looking forward to seeing what you do next
Thanks Andrew. I 100% agree, it's a great bike, but it's clear where they have saved money. The good news is, they have invested in the parts that really matter. Cheers.
Well done WM. I have been following your development of the RE 650 from the USA and enjoy all your videos. I agree with your obsessing with the turn signals and your answer. My question is the what where of the relay. Can you point me towards obtaining one please. Thanks, ride on!
Yes on the handlebars . And on the taillight . And the pin-lights … everything but the side panels I’d definitely do , except that they’re metal , that’s a big plus. I’m in the states , so you won’t have a copy-bike riding around , hehe .
To each their own I guess, but I gotta say, the only accesory I'd have chosen from the ones you showed are the tank pads. Performance upgrade wise, 100% on board with those.
Glad to see the growing playlist of interceptor content, really helpful keep up the good work. I’ve installed the baak rear cluster, little fiddly in places but I also got some moto gadget pins front indicators too but there is no easy way to fit… as I don’t have a soldering kit. How or where did you get some female crimp pin connectors that fit? (Halfords and general stores they’re all too big) any tips would be great 👍🏻
Love the show really interested in the Bremgo brake upgrade live in Thailand have had quite a custom job done to my bike big tires added so really feel the brakes let the bike down some what now keen to resolve this thanx for sharing Keep up the good work Cheers from Pai, Thailand.
@@WildlifeMoto nice video thanks for sharing .. What if I install the LED Pins for the front and keep the original back indicators for now ? Will that work at all after installing the relay ? ( Maybe a dumb question but I cannot decide what'll happen with the rear yet )
Hi sir , hope you well, we all love your videos in India very much. Thanks for all the information you provide for us. I have a question for you , Please give me all the information about the LSL handle bar. I was looking for it but couldn’t find for interceptor. Kind Regards
Love the bike, you inspired me to go with the BAAK tailight set up with the motogadget indicators, what relay did you end up buying to switch over to those?
Cheers for the continued top-quality content. Thought I'd feedback; I'm not particularly keen on the low contrast filter you've used for most of this video. If you run out of video ideas I'd personally be interested in a little walkthrough of what gear you wear whilst riding the interceptor 🙂
Thanks Joe. I was going for a subtle vintage 60s look, in keeping with the look of the bike. Appreciate the feedback though. Good idea on the gear vid.
@@WildlifeMoto ah that makes sense. Such is the versatility of this bike, I take a lot of neo-retro inspiration from your channel but equally there's still a massive retro/nostalgic following
Hi, great looking bike, I especially like the handlebars, are there any issues with stock fittings? can you get them in the UK? I've searched but cannot find the specific model. Great videos, keep up the good work 👍
Thanks for the amazing and informative video I want to order the mirrors but I got confused by the Bezel Shap and adaptor please advise me. I have Interceptor 650 same like you. Kind Regards from India 🇮🇳
Great video as always. I fully intend to install these on my interceptor. Have ordered the Hitchcocks fre flow headers after watching your other videos. Forgive me if I’ve missed it, but have you done, or any chance of doing a video on installing these indicators and that rear light? Are any extra holes to be drilled or are they all plug and play?
Hi Nigel. I can’t remember for the life of me if the BAAK rear light needed any extra holes drilling. I know I drilled holes but that was for the Tec light that i had previously fitted (and hated).
@@WildlifeMoto Thanks for taking the trouble to reply. I’ve also been put off the tec rear light…….after seeing that beautiful orb now gracing the back of your Interceptor! Headers going on tomorrow! Thanks for all your great vids!
Great looking mods, only had mine 2 weeks and started changing it already. Exhaust (tec cannons), tail light and turn signals are next and maybe led headlight unit. Getting 'his' (mines deffo a boy) 1st service on 7th Sept out of the way and then onwards with the personal mods! I'm also thinking to buy an old 60's/70's number plate to make him look more retro. Notice your local to Harlow, same as me. You belong to any RE FB groups and go out on rides?
Just took delivery of the Baak tail light. Thanks for the recommendation. Great vids btw. Quick question. The connector they supplied doesn’t fit my new Interceptor so I’ll need to replace them. But in the stock tail light the wiring is housed inside the bracket module, whereas the Baak light bracket is exposed and open. I assume you have put the wiring connections under the mudguard? Also, what method did you use to secure them and protect them against the elements in such an exposed place? Many thanks!
Hi Andrew, sorry for the slow reply. I zipped tied the wires to the frame and used heat shrink over the bullet connectors to keep them protected. My set-up was pretty much plug and play. Maybe something changed on the bikes recently?
I know this is an old thread but I noticed that you have installed 2 different sets of switches. Which set do you prefer and why? Also hoping you decide to make more Interceptor videos! In
Have just discovered your channel and subscribed. Really enjoying your work. I'm about to upgrade from my first bike (2010 Suzuki GS500) and I'm down the rabbit hole of trying to watch everything I can about the RE Interceptor. I'm a tall guy (191cm) and I'll want to put risers on the 650... how much play is in the stock cables to put a decent-sized set of risers on? Or do you reckon I'll need to change cables? Keep up the great work! Cheers!
Hi Damien. Thanks for subscribing and good luck with your purchase. You should be fine with the stock cables if you add something like my Motone Customs risers. If you add wider bars too then you’ll run out of length. Some reroute the cables behind the forks (not ideal) or you can buy extended cables from BAAK or Hitchcocks.
@@WildlifeMoto Thanks for the reply, mate! I'd probably stick with the stock handlebars (for the time being) so hopefully cable length won't be an issue should I put risers on (once I actually get around to buying the bike). Hope you're doing okay over there in lockdown and stay upright!
Most bar end mirrors will not fit the stock bars on the interceptor. Hitchcocks sell the Halcyon mirrors with special adapters. Failing that your best best is to get some open ended bars.
@WM, I have a suggestion for you........if you don't like the graphics on the rear shocks why not consider getting some heat shrink tubing/vinyl wrap to cover the reservoirs? It's available in many different colours and finishes, and can be easily and completely removed without harming the original shock finish should you so wish at a later date.
Just found your channel. Awesome mods. And love the sound of the Scorpions. Quick honest question...the price all in for your Int 650 + mods is getting close to the gbp price of the new Triumph Trident. Would you repurchase the Royal Enfield all over again or would the Trident value for price seduce you? Thanks from NYC area!
Merely f.y.i in case you are interested.? Hitchcocks now have back in stock, big bore stainless steel header pipes. These will unleash the full potential of your combined dna hi flow filter & end can combo. Reason being dna & scorpion are high flow whilst oem downpipes are restricted diameter, with cats inbuilt. These hitchcocks pipes are full bore, decat and so, complete the free flow 'circuit'. They are polished bright, made in England and come complete w/ copper crush sealing washers. I've just installed them and, my bike has a slightly uplifted audio presence (over my own tec cannon end cans). Its subtly more responsive too. But that extra audio burble is most pleasing. Oh, as they're big bore, they're colouring up beautifully within 10 miles. Bonus!! Hurry though if interested, they sell like proverbial hot cakes....
@@WildlifeMoto you are most welcome! You will be mighty pleased with the enhanced audio, as well as added 'pep'. Took me 75 minutes start to finish. I think these will put the finishing touch to your fascinating project.... 🏍
@@WildlifeMoto Thank-you, it's nice to hear the info was of interest. I'm looking forward to seeing them on your machine. You won't need me to tell you they are beautifully made, afterall they're by Hitchcocks. Anything they do you know you can 'take it to the bank.' The only really fiddling bit of fitting (for me) was keeping the crush washers in place during fitment. Easily overcome, using age old fix by using a dob of grease, which soon burns away harmlessly. Cheers 👍
Hey just installed Baak side panels, thanks the recommendation, very cool. Have you had any issues with water getting into the innards through the open slots? Just curious. Thanks for the great videos!
Since you obviously spent a lot of time on the Baak website weren’t you tempted to add one of their leather seats? The stock INT seat isn’t particularly comfortable and, in my opinion, is rather ugly. The only reason I haven’t replaced mine yet is because I’d like to be certain the Baak seat is suitable for long rides before I drop that much money. (I’m tempted to buy their short seat kit and chop the frame but of course that would void the RE warranty.) Thanks for the tips-I’ve already got the Motone headlight bracket and M-Blaze pins. I went for the TEC Stinger exhaust because I love the 2-into-1 look and enhanced performance. The finish isn’t spectacular but it’s well made and I like the raw, no nonsense look of it. It’s also significantly cheaper than the price of a Baak seat.
Very nice choices, except those side covers. A fail on a couple of levels. The "vents" are worthless, use silver fasteners, and they don't find any sympathetic lines from the bike's design in anything (too thick and bad angle); and the requirement to move the toolkit is inexcusable. The rest of the choices give the Int an overall more upscale, quality look. Thanks for putting this together.
Cool vid and mods, WM. How is the visibility on those mirrors? I loathe my stock mirrors. On paper it would seem they'd be fine (aside from the aesthetics), as they are big enough, but they're wobbly enough that I cannot see anything in them, and the bike is a low-vibration bike. I'd be fine with smaller mirrors, like yours, if I net more visibility. Thank you in advance for your thoughts.
Honestly, they are on the small side. You do get a good view of the road behind you, but bigger would be better. For me these strike a balance of style and functionality, but if you want better visibility I would get something bigger.
I've had Oberon mirrors on my old Speedmaster and they do look nice. Nice quality too...but, would I buy them again? Not that size anyway (maybe they were smaller than yours?) The ones I bought were too small. And that expander mounting didn't always do the job. This happend some years ago so they might be better now. Lovely bike you've got!
@@WildlifeMoto - Another option might be to have a series of diminishing-size holes laser cut in them, perhaps 2 welded together for lateral bending strength. Then have them chromed! They would go well with the exhaust pipes and engine cases.
I love the mods on your Interceptor except the exhaust. That too just the looks of it. That tiny bit of black at the end spoils the look for me. Except for that, sounds awesome. And remaining are top notch.
Hey mate. Did you ever do a fitting guide for the baak tail tidy? I’ve just bought one and literally don’t have a clue where to start. Baak don’t provide fitting instructions.. Cheers man
I never liked the Interceptor 650. Its drab looks is what put me off from buying it. But the mods you have added truly add that personalized taste to the bike. It looks totally different from its mainstream creation. Really love the character the mods gave to the bike. I loved both the headlight bracket and the simplistic tail light touch. But the looks you added to the side panels truly give is a disciplined metallic feel. From India with Love!
Some nice touches. The indicators & rear light especially tidy up the back end really nice. How is the headlight for night time performance because I don’t think too much of the stock one? So better looking & better lumination would be good.
Thanks Martin. Headlight is ok, not great. Plenty of people have upgraded with LED bulbs. It’s on my list of things to get done. Other have completely changed the unit with built in LEDs, personally I don’t like that look.
About the Baak Taillight, how is it placed there in the back of the motorcycle? You fix it to the rear fender? It looks as tehre is a plate coming from the sub chassis to hold it? Thanks!
@@WildlifeMoto Indeed. However the 1971 Rickman Interceptor, with the RE engine had them fitted. I suppose if they hadn't gone bust they'd have had them the next year. Great bike btw, I'm loving what you're doing with the minimalist design.
@@WildlifeMoto - My Norton Commando with the clip-on bars had a very "resistive" clutch pull. I found that just a simple cable re-route that *maximized the radius* of the turns on the way to the clutch arm greatly reduced the friction. In addition, the substitution of a custom-made *teflon-coated clutch cable* further reduced the friction, the end result being a feeling that the clutch arm was at the handle bar.
@@WildlifeMoto Well good for you, Royal Enfield provide good a quality tool kit for all their Machines, I've always found them very satisfactory. And convenient. 😊
@@paulfoster5432 3 Allen keys, a crappy screwdriver, and couple of spanners? 😂 I ride with this sbvtools.com/product/basic-adventure-motorcycle-tool-set-52501/?v=79cba1185463
This is just like polishing the turd IMO. Not that I am against Royal Enfield. But this whole concept of "cheap bike" is kind of laughable if you need few dozen mods to make it work.
Reading thru the comments I saw one asking about the headlight performance. IMAO, as with everything on the RE 650, it is just fine and is very functional. I live in the US in the state of PA. and there are many deer. To avoid colliding with them at night I ride with my finger on the yellow passing lever on the left handgrip. This does not burn up the wiring or cause any issues except in using the clutch lever. A well known common cheap mod is wiring in a resistor in the hand grip that will do the same thing, which puts both the high and low beams on at the same time(when the high beam is switched on). This frees your left hand to work the lever and gives great light at night. Power consumption goes up but my bike goes on a battery tender after each ride. I have not tested to see if the charging system can keep up when not placed on a battery tender. I have bought a H4 LED drop in replacement which I have not installed. I am thinking that the way its high beam works is that when the high beam switch is used it powers an additional 1-2 LEDS so that all of them are on...so no holding the yellow passing lever or resistor needed. Power usage is less than standard low beam. I'm doing gaiters, YSS fork rebuild, motone headlight bracket, etc. and saving the blub swap for all that.
I really do like the mods that you have done to your bike and one more thing to mention is that you have saved quite some weight as well in the process!
A great channel. Glad to have discovered it. Excellent reviews, thank you!
I purchased my first RE in July , the classic 350 halcyon gray , I love it , thinking of selling my V Strom 650 and getting a Interceptor , love your bike ! Thanks for letting me know about Baak
Great Mods. Probably the ones that I would choose with the exception of the Taillight. I still prefer the LED Taillight from TEC Bike Parts. Are you going to look at fitting Fork Gaiters? I think that they give the Bike a 'Beefed-up' look.
I love the Black LSL Bars as I'm not a fan of the standard braced bar as I feel that they make the cockpit far too busy.
You've done a great job of your Interceptor. Previous to your posts, I've been taking my ideas from TEC Bike parts and from the infamous Stuart Fillingham, but you've taken your Interceptor to a new level and you've done it so quickly. I've really enjoyed your videos. Great Job.
Thanks Ian. I actually have the Tec unit too, I agree it looks good.
These vids are just pure gold. What I would really love, would be a blackedout fork. The upper part with a black wrap, the lower partwith black belows. But thats just what I like, your bike looks great tho mate.
That would look cool. Thanks mate.
Excellent curated collection of mods. Thank you for sharing.
My pleasure!
@Vishal Bro, do you think those indicators will be street legal in India?
@@JiteshRout Not sure about India, but they are E marked and approved for use in the UK and Europe. I believe they are German made.
I am in a form on your channel. 1000th like on this video. Thanks for being awesome and putting out sick content, helps me in making my decision to buy and mod my Interceptor 650.
Very cool. Thanks for your support man. Appreciate it.
What a stunning bike! I am thinking of buying one of these and would certainly go along similar lines to modify.It is really tastefully done. I don't like the tank pads but that is just personal choice.
Thanks mate. Don’t think about it, just get one! You’ll love it. Thanks for watching.
Get one, you won't be disappointed, such a lovely bike to ride and so many ppl stare at you on the road, I get many comments.
Great mods J 👌 I discovered BAKK about 12 months ago love there custom parts they do look quality , not sure on the side panels for me , but that back light 😍 great video and review and your bikes looking mint 👍
Cheers Dale, yes my wallet has been suffering ever since I discovered them :)
Great mods.. I'm loving it , keep doing mods and share us your amazing stuff's..🔥💯
Thanks for your kind words, appreciate the support.
Apologies - just found your channel (subscribed 😀). Have you videoed the fitting of alternative exhausts?
You’ve done a great job, I’m going along similar lines in wanting to customise the bike to my taste & to make it individual to me . Love my interceptor but felt it was let down by some budget parts but obviously that’s why it’s as cheap as it is .
The parts you have fitted make it look much more of a premium bike, looking forward to seeing what you do next
Thanks Andrew. I 100% agree, it's a great bike, but it's clear where they have saved money. The good news is, they have invested in the parts that really matter. Cheers.
Well done WM. I have been following your development of the RE 650 from the USA and enjoy all your videos. I agree with your obsessing with the turn signals and your answer. My question is the what where of the relay. Can you point me towards obtaining one please. Thanks, ride on!
Cheers Steve, this is what I have on the bike. www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07JZQDWSV/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Yes on the handlebars . And on the taillight . And the pin-lights … everything but the side panels I’d definitely do , except that they’re metal , that’s a big plus. I’m in the states , so you won’t have a copy-bike riding around , hehe .
Glad the video gave you some ideas :)
you inspired me to buy an interceptor. i booked one yesterday
Nice! Welcome to the club. Enjoy
To each their own I guess, but I gotta say, the only accesory I'd have chosen from the ones you showed are the tank pads. Performance upgrade wise, 100% on board with those.
Beautiful bike...My compliments, you make me want to buy one and modify like yours...
Ciao from Sorrento Italy
Ciao, thanks for watching. Get one, you’ll love it!
Glad to see the growing playlist of interceptor content, really helpful keep up the good work. I’ve installed the baak rear cluster, little fiddly in places but I also got some moto gadget pins front indicators too but there is no easy way to fit… as I don’t have a soldering kit. How or where did you get some female crimp pin connectors that fit? (Halfords and general stores they’re all too big) any tips would be great 👍🏻
Love the show really interested in the Bremgo brake upgrade live in Thailand have had quite a custom job done to my bike
big tires added so really feel the brakes let the bike down some what now keen to resolve this thanx for sharing
Keep up the good work
Cheers from Pai, Thailand.
Cheers Carlo 👍
Very nice - those mods are really tasty and tasteful, well done mate.
Thanks mate!
Very nice...well done and very interesting mods...ride on safely and looking forward to the next video
Thank you!
I got those motogadget led lights. Thank you for mentioning getting a relay because I have not installed them yet. Loved the video!
Thanks mate! Glad it helped :)
@@WildlifeMoto nice video thanks for sharing .. What if I install the LED Pins for the front and keep the original back indicators for now ? Will that work at all after installing the relay ? ( Maybe a dumb question but I cannot decide what'll happen with the rear yet )
@@jensliebscher6075 Should do. Failing that you can leave in the original relay and wire inline resistors to the front blinkers.
@@WildlifeMoto thank you. for the advide ! keep up the good videos . watched a lot of them already :) Own an interceptor myself since a few weeks
Well done. nice and clean looking.
Hi sir , hope you well, we all love your videos in India very much. Thanks for all the information you provide for us.
I have a question for you ,
Please give me all the information about the LSL handle bar. I was looking for it but couldn’t find for interceptor.
Kind Regards
Love the bike, you inspired me to go with the BAAK tailight set up with the motogadget indicators, what relay did you end up buying to switch over to those?
Cheers Adam. This is the one. www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07JZQDWSV/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Cheers for the continued top-quality content. Thought I'd feedback; I'm not particularly keen on the low contrast filter you've used for most of this video. If you run out of video ideas I'd personally be interested in a little walkthrough of what gear you wear whilst riding the interceptor 🙂
Thanks Joe. I was going for a subtle vintage 60s look, in keeping with the look of the bike. Appreciate the feedback though. Good idea on the gear vid.
@@WildlifeMoto ah that makes sense. Such is the versatility of this bike, I take a lot of neo-retro inspiration from your channel but equally there's still a massive retro/nostalgic following
Great video as usual.Those 10mm spaces used on headlight bracket rubber & where do you get them.
Just got them on ebay and painted them black
@@WildlifeMoto Are the Motone headlight brackets have M8 hole.M8 stock headlight bolt fit?
Awesome mods....love them..cheers and keep up the great mods and vids...thanx
Thank you, will do :)
Hi, great looking bike, I especially like the handlebars, are there any issues with stock fittings? can you get them in the UK? I've searched but cannot find the specific model. Great videos, keep up the good work 👍
I like them as well and will be swapping out soon.
Thanks for the amazing and informative video I want to order the mirrors but I got confused by the Bezel Shap and adaptor please advise me. I have Interceptor 650 same like you. Kind Regards from India 🇮🇳
Very cool look, congratulations. I only wouldnt have fallen this side panels. The Originals Look Vetter vor me, but the Rest ist super👍
Good Balance, very tasteful. Elegantly hip. I like it!
Thanks for the feedback John!
Great video as always. I fully intend to install these on my interceptor. Have ordered the Hitchcocks fre flow headers after watching your other videos. Forgive me if I’ve missed it, but have you done, or any chance of doing a video on installing these indicators and that rear light? Are any extra holes to be drilled or are they all plug and play?
Hi Nigel. I can’t remember for the life of me if the BAAK rear light needed any extra holes drilling. I know I drilled holes but that was for the Tec light that i had previously fitted (and hated).
@@WildlifeMoto Thanks for taking the trouble to reply. I’ve also been put off the tec rear light…….after seeing that beautiful orb now gracing the back of your Interceptor! Headers going on tomorrow! Thanks for all your great vids!
Great looking mods, only had mine 2 weeks and started changing it already. Exhaust (tec cannons), tail light and turn signals are next and maybe led headlight unit. Getting 'his' (mines deffo a boy) 1st service on 7th Sept out of the way and then onwards with the personal mods!
I'm also thinking to buy an old 60's/70's number plate to make him look more retro.
Notice your local to Harlow, same as me. You belong to any RE FB groups and go out on rides?
Just took delivery of the Baak tail light. Thanks for the recommendation. Great vids btw. Quick question. The connector they supplied doesn’t fit my new Interceptor so I’ll need to replace them. But in the stock tail light the wiring is housed inside the bracket module, whereas the Baak light bracket is exposed and open. I assume you have put the wiring connections under the mudguard? Also, what method did you use to secure them and protect them against the elements in such an exposed place? Many thanks!
Hi Andrew, sorry for the slow reply. I zipped tied the wires to the frame and used heat shrink over the bullet connectors to keep them protected. My set-up was pretty much plug and play. Maybe something changed on the bikes recently?
Beautiful
What size adapter did you get for the Oberon Streetfighter bar ends. Also did you go with the 60mm or 75mm?
Love your vids! Very well made mate!
Where'd you get the Scorpion pipes? I checked their website and it seems they dont have parts for Enfields?
Thanks! You can order them on the Royal Enfield Shoo here in the U.K. www.royalenfieldshop.co.uk
I know this is an old thread but I noticed that you have installed 2 different sets of switches. Which set do you prefer and why? Also hoping you decide to make more Interceptor videos! In
Have just discovered your channel and subscribed. Really enjoying your work. I'm about to upgrade from my first bike (2010 Suzuki GS500) and I'm down the rabbit hole of trying to watch everything I can about the RE Interceptor. I'm a tall guy (191cm) and I'll want to put risers on the 650... how much play is in the stock cables to put a decent-sized set of risers on? Or do you reckon I'll need to change cables? Keep up the great work! Cheers!
Hi Damien. Thanks for subscribing and good luck with your purchase. You should be fine with the stock cables if you add something like my Motone Customs risers. If you add wider bars too then you’ll run out of length. Some reroute the cables behind the forks (not ideal) or you can buy extended cables from BAAK or Hitchcocks.
@@WildlifeMoto Thanks for the reply, mate! I'd probably stick with the stock handlebars (for the time being) so hopefully cable length won't be an issue should I put risers on (once I actually get around to buying the bike). Hope you're doing okay over there in lockdown and stay upright!
Hi, cool vid! what size bar end mirrors did you get? Will those fit the standard interceptor bar?
Most bar end mirrors will not fit the stock bars on the interceptor. Hitchcocks sell the Halcyon mirrors with special adapters. Failing that your best best is to get some open ended bars.
Thanks some nice touches on your bike
Thanks Chris
@WM, I have a suggestion for you........if you don't like the graphics on the rear shocks why not consider getting some heat shrink tubing/vinyl wrap to cover the reservoirs? It's available in many different colours and finishes, and can be easily and completely removed without harming the original shock finish should you so wish at a later date.
Good shout, I have some black wrap knocking around, i'll give it a try.
Or a can of plastikote, (or equivalent) handy, cheap and easy to remove if you change your mind.
Just found your channel. Awesome mods. And love the sound of the Scorpions. Quick honest question...the price all in for your Int 650 + mods is getting close to the gbp price of the new Triumph Trident. Would you repurchase the Royal Enfield all over again or would the Trident value for price seduce you? Thanks from NYC area!
Hi mate, thanks for watching the vid. I would 100% do this all over again. This bike is so much fun to work on and to ride, I Iove it.
Merely f.y.i in case you are interested.?
Hitchcocks now have back in stock, big bore stainless steel header pipes. These will unleash the full potential of your combined dna hi flow filter & end can combo. Reason being dna & scorpion are high flow whilst oem downpipes are restricted diameter, with cats inbuilt. These hitchcocks pipes are full bore, decat and so, complete the free flow 'circuit'. They are polished bright, made in England and come complete w/ copper crush sealing washers.
I've just installed them and, my bike has a slightly uplifted audio presence (over my own tec cannon end cans). Its subtly more responsive too. But that extra audio burble is most pleasing. Oh, as they're big bore, they're colouring up beautifully within 10 miles. Bonus!! Hurry though if interested, they sell like proverbial hot cakes....
Thanks Dave. Yes, I'm in touch with the guys. They'll be on the bike very soon! Can't wait :)
@@WildlifeMoto you are most welcome! You will be mighty pleased with the enhanced audio, as well as added 'pep'. Took me 75 minutes start to finish. I think these will put the finishing touch to your fascinating project.... 🏍
@@daveh9003 Hitchcocks pipes are in the post! Thanks again for the heads up.
@@WildlifeMoto Thank-you, it's nice to hear the info was of interest. I'm looking forward to seeing them on your machine. You won't need me to tell you they are beautifully made, afterall they're by Hitchcocks. Anything they do you know you can 'take it to the bank.'
The only really fiddling bit of fitting (for me) was keeping the crush washers in place during fitment. Easily overcome, using age old fix by using a dob of grease, which soon burns away harmlessly.
Cheers 👍
Hi, Baak is good quality. I did the mods with Motone indicators, tail tidy and tail light.
Nice!
Hey just installed Baak side panels, thanks the recommendation, very cool. Have you had any issues with water getting into the innards through the open slots? Just curious. Thanks for the great videos!
No Issues for me. The originals are not 100% watertight either. Just go easy with the hose.
Since you obviously spent a lot of time on the Baak website weren’t you tempted to add one of their leather seats? The stock INT seat isn’t particularly comfortable and, in my opinion, is rather ugly. The only reason I haven’t replaced mine yet is because I’d like to be certain the Baak seat is suitable for long rides before I drop that much money. (I’m tempted to buy their short seat kit and chop the frame but of course that would void the RE warranty.) Thanks for the tips-I’ve already got the Motone headlight bracket and M-Blaze pins. I went for the TEC Stinger exhaust because I love the 2-into-1 look and enhanced performance. The finish isn’t spectacular but it’s well made and I like the raw, no nonsense look of it. It’s also significantly cheaper than the price of a Baak seat.
Yes, I might treat myself to a new seat next year. BAAK would certainly be high on the list of considerations. Watch this space, cheers.
Very nice choices, except those side covers. A fail on a couple of levels. The "vents" are worthless, use silver fasteners, and they don't find any sympathetic lines from the bike's design in anything (too thick and bad angle); and the requirement to move the toolkit is inexcusable. The rest of the choices give the Int an overall more upscale, quality look. Thanks for putting this together.
Cheers John. Yes those side panels are certainly a little divisive. Thanks for watching.
@@WildlifeMoto - I imagine that the horizontal slots in the side panel let in water onto the tool kit as well.
Yes they would (if it was there). The factory panels are not water tight either.
Please share the turn signal relay details. I am using the stock one and the blinking patten is messed up
Cool vid and mods, WM. How is the visibility on those mirrors? I loathe my stock mirrors. On paper it would seem they'd be fine (aside from the aesthetics), as they are big enough, but they're wobbly enough that I cannot see anything in them, and the bike is a low-vibration bike. I'd be fine with smaller mirrors, like yours, if I net more visibility. Thank you in advance for your thoughts.
Honestly, they are on the small side. You do get a good view of the road behind you, but bigger would be better. For me these strike a balance of style and functionality, but if you want better visibility I would get something bigger.
I've had Oberon mirrors on my old Speedmaster and they do look nice. Nice quality too...but, would I buy them again? Not that size anyway (maybe they were smaller than yours?) The ones I bought were too small. And that expander mounting didn't always do the job.
This happend some years ago so they might be better now. Lovely bike you've got!
Hi John, yes they are on the small side. I'm getting a pretty good view from them so maybe they have changed over the years. Cheers!
That after-market headlight bracket looks MUCH better than the OEM item.
The OEM gear and foot brake levers could be similarly improved.
I'd love to find an after market option for the brake and gear levers. Failing that, I might send them off for power-coating black.
@@WildlifeMoto - Another option might be to have a series of diminishing-size holes laser cut in them, perhaps 2 welded together for lateral bending strength. Then have them chromed! They would go well with the exhaust pipes and engine cases.
I love the mods on your Interceptor except the exhaust. That too just the looks of it. That tiny bit of black at the end spoils the look for me. Except for that, sounds awesome. And remaining are top notch.
Hey mate. Did you ever do a fitting guide for the baak tail tidy? I’ve just bought one and literally don’t have a clue where to start. Baak don’t provide fitting instructions.. Cheers man
I didn’t make a video on this yet. Sorry
@@WildlifeMoto ok thanks anyway man. Keep the interceptor vids coming, I love what you’ve done to that bike 👍🏻
What adaptor is the one that fits the 650? For the Oberon Bar End Mirrors?
Hello, are the wheels aluminium with stainless steel spokes?
Hiya, Which adapter and bezel shape fit for the interceptor on the mirrors? It doesn't have the enfield as a bike to select on the list! Cheers
I’m using aftermarket bars so no adapter needed.
The bike looks Awesome
Thank you chap :)
I never liked the Interceptor 650. Its drab looks is what put me off from buying it. But the mods you have added truly add that personalized taste to the bike. It looks totally different from its mainstream creation. Really love the character the mods gave to the bike. I loved both the headlight bracket and the simplistic tail light touch. But the looks you added to the side panels truly give is a disciplined metallic feel. From India with Love!
Thank you! Yes, I think the bike really stands out now. Thanks for watching :)
Some great mods - but can’t warm to the side covers, I’m afraid. 😏
Yes they certainly split opinion.
Some nice touches. The indicators & rear light especially tidy up the back end really nice. How is the headlight for night time performance because I don’t think too much of the stock one? So better looking & better lumination would be good.
Thanks Martin. Headlight is ok, not great. Plenty of people have upgraded with LED bulbs. It’s on my list of things to get done. Other have completely changed the unit with built in LEDs, personally I don’t like that look.
Hi you change the hand bar?
Bike looks great. Not sure about the side panels, the originals are better looking to my eye.
Cheers Colin. Yes I think i'm possibly in the minority on those side panels.
Are they complete or do you have to modify the stock ones?
@@jboy000 You re-use the bottom section (the metal bit) from the stock pannels.
How much was the cost, do like you mods, very in keeping and quality.
Around £2k (ish)
About the Baak Taillight, how is it placed there in the back of the motorcycle? You fix it to the rear fender? It looks as tehre is a plate coming from the sub chassis to hold it?
Thanks!
It just bolts onto the existing tail light bracket. It’s made to fit and just bolts right on.
@@WildlifeMoto Thanks a lot!
What are your thoughts on the bar risers? Did you need the extra height or was it purely aesthetic. ?
Bit of both. The extra height in the risers let’s me run flatter bars.
Most British bikes had indicators in 1971: Certainly both Triumph and BSA . Norton got them in 1972.
Yes they were being introduced through the 70s. I believe the original Interceptor did not have them. Good old arm signals all the way.
@@WildlifeMoto Indeed. However the 1971 Rickman Interceptor, with the RE engine had them fitted. I suppose if they hadn't gone bust they'd have had them the next year. Great bike btw, I'm loving what you're doing with the minimalist design.
I want a Triumph bobber black...then I see this bike for half the cost.
Very different bikes. But you just can't beat the value of the RE. That bobber is pretty though.
@@WildlifeMoto That does seem to be the general opinion. Yours looks splendid.
Where did you get the relay from?
Amazon :)
In your next helmet can you fit a commas unit?
Don’t think it has cut outs, but it should be fine. I only have coms in my Arai lids.
How do we get it in India?
it's not only a question of subjective, but also on legality in some countries ;) Most of the mods are not legal in germany
Very true. It's the last thing they forgot to ban in the U.K, so i'm taking full advantage.
I totally agree with what you just said! Most of the mods in this video are illegal in India as well! What a shame 😂😂
@@WildlifeMoto yeah, jealous here ;) I can't even mount some decent scrambler tires
@@SamSangeeth interesting... my unknowing western mind thought you could just mod anything there
@@SamSangeeth you can't be concerned with legal AND ride a MC.. pick one. 👍
Baak tailight is illegal in the States...its too small.
That’s a shame as it’s brighter than the stock light.
Drooooooooool 😀😀😀😀
Nice bike and mods but...holy cow man - you’re riding on the wrong side of the road!!!
....oh...yeah...OK.
Haha, you mean the right side. Lol.
Your bike is BA
👍👍👍
How you going on sorting the "crunchy" clutch cable?
Thanks for the reminder, it's still crunchy, need to get onto Venhill.
@@WildlifeMoto - My Norton Commando with the clip-on bars had a very "resistive" clutch pull. I found that just a simple cable re-route that *maximized the radius* of the turns on the way to the clutch arm greatly reduced the friction. In addition, the substitution of a custom-made *teflon-coated clutch cable* further reduced the friction, the end result being a feeling that the clutch arm was at the handle bar.
love from india
Thanks!
I have my doubts about those indicators being street legal in India
None of these for me!
Have a look at my version of this bike at kabaalmetkes.nl - photoshop bikes There are a lot more modifications than you 'd think a first sight.
dam dude osam how much u have spend money i mean lol
I try not to think about that part. Still less than a similar spec Triumph so i'm still happy.
@@WildlifeMoto lol like your work hehe
Over kill
That’s me 👍
Most guns are NOT made of metal nowadays.
One thing is for sure,
Absolute FOOL removing the tool roll lol 😂
That is so Dumb lol 😂
I ride with a set of quality tools in my panniers. 👍
@@WildlifeMoto
Well good for you,
Royal Enfield provide good a quality tool kit for all their Machines,
I've always found them very satisfactory. And convenient. 😊
@@paulfoster5432 3 Allen keys, a crappy screwdriver, and couple of spanners? 😂 I ride with this sbvtools.com/product/basic-adventure-motorcycle-tool-set-52501/?v=79cba1185463
This is just like polishing the turd IMO. Not that I am against Royal Enfield. But this whole concept of "cheap bike" is kind of laughable if you need few dozen mods to make it work.
Yep, a lot of people would agree with you. Glad the video gave you a laugh :) You do you mate.
@@WildlifeMoto Yeah, I guess.
Side panel looks awful. The original are way better.