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650 Interceptor & Continental GT / Re: New 450 scrambler?

« Last Post by whippers on Today at 11:00:29 am »

Not sure if it’s going to happen but it sure looks good.

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650 Interceptor & Continental GT / Re: New 450 scrambler?

« Last Post by deadbat on Today at 08:01:44 am »

Old news, but it looks like late last year RE was testing scrambler version of 650 - https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/new-bikes/royal-enfield-650-scrambler/

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650 Interceptor & Continental GT / Re: Rear Brake Failure

« Last Post by John Flatt on Today at 05:10:14 am »

I had this problem earlier this year. There was air in the line to the ABS pump that manual bleeding doesn't remove, it must be pressure bled to purge the ABS line.

Yes correct ABS make it more complicated in term of bleeding air out

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650 Interceptor & Continental GT / Re: Rear Brake Failure

« Last Post by John Flatt on Today at 05:07:26 am »

@mwmosser, Pretty sure the recall extends beyond warranty (forever).
I think that whatever attendant hassle is attached to getting it to a dealer, etc will be worth it.
Not only will your brake work but more importantly the complications of selling the bike in the future (even by your estate) will be removed.
Plus, I don't think a company goes through the effort of a recall as a recreational activity.

I would never suggest that you just ride it to the dealer with only the front brake ...

Good advice NVDucati

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650 Interceptor & Continental GT / Re: Rear Brake Failure

« Last Post by John Flatt on Today at 05:04:40 am »

mwmosser,

I seem to remember reading that some while ago, there was an official Royal Enfield recall, to rectify possiby corroded and likely-to-jam brake calipers.

This makes me guess that if, for whatever reason, your rear brake caliper is sticking, then maybe the pedal no longer moves enough to trigger the light either?

Good Luck!   

I think that was for Himalayans

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650 Interceptor & Continental GT / Re: Rear Brake Failure

« Last Post by John Flatt on Today at 04:59:43 am »

I noticed my rear brake was a little squishy but really didn't think much about it.
Well it got worse to the point I had to press it all the way down to get any stopping power.
Now, I have no stopping power with it, and it doesn't light the rear brake light either.

Yesterday I bled the rear brake a pretty decent bit. To me, it felt like it wanted to work, the lamp would light maybe every other press with what felt like a little pressure built up, but still very little to almost no stopping power. I haven't found any leaks either.

I'm going to attempt to fiddle with the caliper and pads today, but I figured I'd post about the issue to see if anyone else has had the same issue or has any advice on fixing it..?

'Bleeding' air from the brake line is further complicated with ABS - probably best to see your dealer or tech go to.  I'd venture to say brake are pretty important and if you are not 100 % sure of what you're doing best left to the specialist.

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650 Interceptor & Continental GT / Re: Belt drive conversion?

« Last Post by Hog Head on Today at 04:57:26 am »

Interested in hearing from the folks who have done the belt conversion. Wondering if the bike seems smoother? Quieter? Better gas mileage?
I posted pics of a belt conversion I’m doing on the Thruxton R list, and the pinheads lost their minds. Couldn’t understand why I’d do it. refused to believe the bike was better, belted.

I get those questions all the time, and some either do not get it, do not want to get it, refuse to have an open mind, refuse to accept the science, invent problems that do not exist, like the oily mess, traditionalists (ironically the first bikes were belt drive), Pendants, and fret over warranty........pretty sure I missed something

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650 Interceptor & Continental GT / Re: Rear Brake Failure

« Last Post by John Flatt on Today at 04:55:24 am »

The brake light does not go through a relay. Power goes first to the ABS module then switch then bulb.

Thanks Jess, that's useful

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650 Interceptor & Continental GT / Re: New 450 scrambler?

« Last Post by John Flatt on Today at 04:50:47 am »

Not sure if it’s going to happen but it sure looks good.

This page is for Interceptor and Continental GT - There will be a 'page' for the adventure bikes

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650 Interceptor & Continental GT / New 450 scrambler?

« Last Post by BlackdogADV on Today at 04:47:08 am »

Not sure if it’s going to happen but it sure looks good.