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650 Interceptor & Continental GT / Re: Replacement Battery.

« Last Post by JessHerbst on Today at 04:39:16 pm »

The stock batteries are good for maybe a year. They're garbage. But Harley and BMW are having issues with the batteries they have. In general quality from suppliers is falling.

I got a Yuasa YUAM6RH4H YTX14H-BS Battery. Good so far.

I am on my stock battery from September 2021 and zero issues. I keep my bike on a Battery Tender when not in use.

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Campfire Talk / Re: ישראל כחזית השלישית

« Last Post by AzCal Retred on Today at 04:36:43 pm »

Hmmmm....I "wonder" if Israel (or India) will drop some whup-ass on Yemen? Certainly India has to be unimpressed with Ham-ass playing in their bathtub. "Why can't we all just get along?" Apparently the home boys are having way too much fun playing with their "sharper spears". The escalation will be savage & educational for the street gangs of the area. The good news is there will be more job openings soon, they'll need to make up for upcoming "staff shrinkage" issues.

3 Ships In 2 Waters: Houthis’ Deadly Missile Blitz In The Red Sea & Indian Ocean Blazes Israel & U.S. Ships ; Apr 25, 2024
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/toi-original/3-ships-in-2-waters-houthis-deadly-missile-blitz-in-the-red-sea-indian-ocean-blazes-israel-u-s-ships/videoshow/109579072.cms
Houthis once again targeted two ships in the Red Sea and Indian Ocean to protest against Israel’s war in Gaza. Rebels unleashed drones targeted american vessel Maersk Yorktown and the warship was attacked with missiles in the Gulf of Aden. Another Israeli ship MSC Veracruz was targeted with drones in the Indian Ocean.   

Houthis Inflict Damage On Israel Economy, Haniyeh Sings Praise For Red Sea Attacks ; Apr 25, 2024
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/international/houthis-inflict-damage-on-israel-economy-haniyeh-sings-praise-for-red-sea-attacks/videoshow/109590295.cms
Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh praises Houthis after the fresh Red Sea attack by the Yemeni militants damaged three Israeli and U.S ships. Haniyeh said that a country like Yemen has caused collapse of Israeli economy with a powerful impact. Haniyeh’s comment came in the wake of Houthi strike in the Gulf of Aden and in the Indian Ocean targeting MSC Veracruz and Maersk Yorktown.


https://www.google.com/maps/place/Indian+Ocean/@13.9418275,57.6691604,3.88z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x18174db2727f6a1f:0xead4bf5063a99637!8m2!3d-33.137551!4d81.826172!16zL20vMDNyejQ?entry=ttu

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Campfire Talk / Re: ישראל כחזית השלישית

« Last Post by Richard230 on Today at 02:05:22 pm »

And what is good for the U.S. military equipment design and manufacturing industry is really good for America's (if not the taxpayer's) bottom line.

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Campfire Talk / late night porch pirate

« Last Post by him a layin on Today at 01:31:24 pm »

stealing cat food. lucy the cat is not amused. i'm told there's another one, much bigger, not so bold, which i've not yet seen.

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Other marques / Re: Blast from the past - Feb 2000 Hondas liquid-cooled XR650R

« Last Post by zimmemr on Today at 01:06:49 pm »

Something for Zimmemr...

https://dirtbikemagazine.com/remembering-the-greatest-baja-bike-ever-built-the-feed/?utm_source=onesignal&utm_medium=push&utm_campaign=growth


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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_XR_series#:~:text=XR%20650R,-2003%20Honda%20XR650R&text=Introduced%20in%202000%2C%20the%20XR,to%20an%20aluminum%20box%20frame.

I had a lot of fun on XR's. My apologies for the "I love me" photo, it's the only shot I have of the bike, and it's been hanging on my shop wall for close to 20 years. That's me in the saddle, the bikes owner and my close friend J.Dinnen congratulating me. His XR was fantastic, an absolute e-ticket ride, and always immensely fun to race. He also ran a CR450 which I rode on occasion. It was faster, and maybe a little sharper handling, but not nearly as much fun to ride.
The photo was taken at Oakland Valley Race Park in Cuddeback NY during the 2016 season.

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650 Interceptor & Continental GT / Re: Replacement Battery.

« Last Post by TSTM on Today at 11:30:54 am »

eBay must be wrong.
The Exide ETX-14 seems to be compatible with the Yuasa YTC-14, which fits the 650's.
Also Varta 512014010

https://mejorbaterias.com/exide-ytx14-bs-1568.html

https://baterias.com/bateria-varta-moto-12v-12ah-ytx14-4-ytx14-bs-512014010

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650 Interceptor & Continental GT / Re: Question about stock tires

« Last Post by whippers on Today at 10:43:34 am »

Bridgestone doesn’t seem to offer the front 110/80/18 in an H type.  Did you buy a rear H or get the V to match the front?  I don’t suppose it really matters as the tread should be the same and they are both overkill for this bike for speed rating.

V rear. It won’t really matter.

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Campfire Talk / Re: ישראל כחזית השלישית

« Last Post by AzCal Retred on Today at 10:01:12 am »

The Golden Rule in action!   

"What's good for GM (Tesla, DuPont, Monsanto, Glaxo-Smith-Kline, Texaco, etc.) is good for America!"  

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650 Interceptor & Continental GT / Re: Replacement Battery.

« Last Post by martinjowl on Today at 09:48:07 am »

Interestingly a search on eBay for batteries, shows the Exide ETX-14 as not suitable for the Interceptor!🤔

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650 Interceptor & Continental GT / Re: Question about stock tires

« Last Post by Re-Cycle on Today at 09:37:19 am »

Any of the mentioned alternatives will be good, Avon, Bridgestone or Michelin.
Tires are so important for safety and the pleasure you get riding your bike that they should be very high on the priority list.

When I bought my Conti (new) I had the tires changed before I went to pick up the bike. I did a test ride on an Interceptor with the Ceat's, and on a Conti with the Bridgestones. I find it difficult to describe the difference in what I felt exactly but the confidence I got with the Bridgestones just wasn't there with the Ceat's.
Both rides were about 40~45 minutes so not really a long term experience but enough to know I wanted better tires.

The dealer did have the Bridgestones and the Michelins in stock, he only sells Royal Enfields so has 650's come in regularly for new tires. I trusted both so chose the tire that looked best to me 

New tubes or not, there's another topic on the forum about that. I'd say if they look good you can reuse them. But at the slightest doubt certainly put new ones in. The cost shouldn't be an issue.