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Royal Enfield Motorcycles => 650 Interceptor & Continental GT => Topic started by: Roshiba777 on March 03, 2019, 08:35:35 am
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Hi Guys finally got my Int650 in silver I would say it's really nice bike and looks great too will soon post my ride experience
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Congrats mate. Enjoy! 8)
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OOOOOOH!!! That silver sure looks sweet!
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Welcome to the club.
:)
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Very nice! Enjoy! 8)
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Nice. We won't even see them in the shops here until late spring I was told by the dealer.
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Thanks Guys really loved the exhaust note of the Int650 waiting for the S&S exhaust to feel the real exhaust note as stock exhaust are bulky but have to wait for 6 more months when they be available through RE dealers...
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Yesterday Removed the Saree Guard from mu INT650 it looks.really very bad on it.. so removed and installed.the compact engine guards made by RE on it they are very small and look great actually complement the looks of the engine haven't gone for the bigger engine/crash guards as they look.bit big moreover likenthe ones on yahama350 will post the pic of the bike with both things
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Trying to post some.pics here but not able to post the pics may be there is some.problem in the forum
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Now my query is regarding the exhaust change the stock exhaust to some fancy exhaust or should I stick.with the stock exhausts supplies exhaust from Royal Enfield is 5kg each so total.weight is 10kgs that's a lot of weight
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Today installed the Genuine Royal Enfield Compact crash Guard made specially for INT650/GT650 it goes along the design of the bike and looks really great will post picture of it.
Trying to attach the pics but not able to attach the pics
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Since changing over to this new forum, the "attach" option has not worked. :( I go to postimage.org and am able to post images that way. It's a really easy one to use.
Looking forward to seeing your pictures! :)
Is that larger crash gaurd also from RE or an aftermarket one? There is no option list available yet in the USA so it would be very interesting to know what you have seen.
Too bad the sari guard is so minimalistic. :P. I liked the C5 one so much I had a guy in Dheli get me one and ship it over. It has a lot of shape and cool lines. I'm still trying to decide if I want the Interceptor one... ???
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I have no problem posting up to 4 attachments from my home computer files using the "Attachments and other options" feature.
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This is 2 piece construction crash guard for ing/gt650 with lazer itched Royal Enfield marking on them but in prefer the compact crash guard it's small in size and goes by the looks and protect the engine cases which are much bigger.. ohh these crash guards are made from 25mm stainless steel
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There are many more Re genuine accessories will post the pics later as I am getting late for work sorry guyz
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Royal Enfield genuine Fork Gaitors
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One more accessorie is touring mirror for Interceptor650 they look good in terms of shape but one friend of mine is using them and he didn't liked the angle of the mirrors according to him it's just a cosmetic change and enhance the looks of the bike but in practicality they are not good
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Ohh guys forget to tell I have ordered a pair of exhausts in stainless steel Matt polish with db killer they look awesome and looks almost like S&S exhausts and Vance and Hines exhausts for the triumph speed triple what you guys say have a look at the exhausts
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Wow Roshiba777, cool stuff! I like the gaiters, do forks have to come off to install them? I'm probably going with bar ends for mirrors, so I'd pass on those, but they do look nice. The silencers look great! What brand are they? do you know the inside diameter of the silencer or outside diameter of pipe? Do you have a link to their site? Maybe when you're done you could make a video with awesome 270 degree crank sound? 8) We will at least be needing more pictures! Lol! ;)
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Yes Narada for fitting the fork gaitors both the front shocks have to be removed for fitting fork gaitors have a video clip of the exhaust with db killers they look and sound great and reduce the weight of stock exhausts by almost 6 kgs as the exhausts which I ordered are just 3.9 kgs compared to 10 kg of stock ones
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https://youtu.be/YLIQodOGJoE
Please check this out link of video for the exhaust sound
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Looking forward to seeing some pics of the crash guard. I'm also thinking of ditching the orginial silecers in favour of something with less weight. Not sure what impact that will have on the 3 year warranty though? My preference would be a 2 into 1 in stainless.
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NICE!! That exhaust system sounds great. Under load it would sound amazing.
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Today tried the touring mirrors on my bike they are just a show no improvement over the stock Rvm's but it's for sure they look amazing... while fitted on the bike..
Today got Bobbins made by Re specially for interceptor and Gt650 with royal Enfield written and since 1901.i don't need these on my int650 as its have centre stand but for the looks have installed them
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Today got the package of exhausts that I have ordered for my int650 they are soo light weigh about 3.9kgs for both exhausts and these look amazing with 32mm DB killer with DB killer its unique sound close to stock rumble but when we revv it it's awesome exhaust note
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Looking forward to seeing some pics of the crash guard. I'm also thinking of ditching the orginial silecers in favour of something with less weight. Not sure what impact that will have on the 3 year warranty though? My preference would be a 2 into 1 in stainless.
Sending you pics of the Genuine Re Crash Guard from different Angle please have a look if u like those
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Nice. Subtle, unobstructive and stainless steel.
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So finally today after a lot of fight with myself and my mind I purchased the touring mirrors for my interceptor 650 as stock mirrors are same as classic 500 mirrors and are much higher but in the touring mirrors we can adjust the height of the mirror and mirrors can be fitted much lower than stock mirrors loved the look on my bike
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So finally today installed the Touring Mirrors on my interceptor 650 they enhance the look of the bike and much clear visibility can adjust the height of the mirrors according to my liking
One more this is more of a aesthetic mod got the swing arm bobbins for my Int650 I know interceptor has main centre stand installed but even then I am going to install the bobbins they look good on swing arm posting some pics
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Sorry not able to post all pics in one message so attaching the pics of swingarm bobbin please have a look
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Nice mirrors Roshiba777, Thanks for the pics. I'm holding out for bar ends, but I like the adjustability and logo on yours!
Those bobbins look cool...do they serve a purpose otherwise? The CGT Twin at my dealer has them too. You mentioned the centerstand in reference to them. Do they have something to do with that?
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Nice mirrors Roshiba777, Thanks for the pics. I'm holding out for bar ends, but I like the adjustability and logo on yours!
Those bobbins look cool...do they serve a purpose otherwise? The CGT Twin at my dealer has them too. You mentioned the centerstand in reference to them. Do they have something to do with that?
The bobbins are used when lifting the rear of the bike with a track stand. The stand will have a set of vertical facing hooks that will connect to the bobbins, which makes it less likely for the stand to slip off when raising the bike, compared with a universal stand attachment that slips under the swingarm to lift the bike.
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Today installed the swingarm bobbins they look great on interceptor it's more of aesthetic look as its having centre stand.
While in GT650 there is only side stand fitted and no centre stand so swingarm bobbins are mainly for GT650 so while doing servicing or any maintenance work paddock stand can be fitted
But RE has also option of fitting center stand on GT650 but only available as accessory
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Sharing some manual of interceptor/GT650 accessories. Sorry for poor quality pics
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Have done 800 kms on my ODO but not able to get it serviced as the dealer didnt have oil filter in stock should I wait for the oil filter and stop running the bike till service is done
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Have done 800 kms on my ODO but not able to get it serviced as the dealer didnt have oil filter in stock should I wait for the oil filter and stop running the bike till service is done
If you decide to keep riding it I would at the very least change the oil.
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If you decide to keep riding it I would at the very least change the oil.
Thanks GlennF will change the oil and when filter arrives will replace it
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Hello everyone
Facing a problem it seems the pickup in 1st gear is less bike didnt accelerate that much but in 2nd and 3rd gear it pulls great is this a problem or it's normal in 650cc bike
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Hello everyone
Facing a problem it seems the pickup in 1st gear is less bike didnt accelerate that much but in 2nd and 3rd gear it pulls great is this a problem or it's normal in 650cc bike
It may have a very low first gear with its six speed transmission.
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Hello everyone
Facing a problem it seems the pickup in 1st gear is less bike didnt accelerate that much but in 2nd and 3rd gear it pulls great is this a problem or it's normal in 650cc bike
That is typical in some of the most powerful Japanese motorcycles. Apparently the manufacturers (or their lawyers) are worried about riders spinning their rear wheels and loosing control when using full throttle in first gear. To address this potential issue their FI computers cut power when the bikes are in the lower gears. However, the European manufacturers don't seem to offer such a "feature" as they use traction control systems to keep things from getting out of control when the throttle is whacked open in low gear.
Or they might be cutting power to comply with some sort of noise regulation. ???
In any case, I am having trouble imagining that Royal Enfield would be worried about putting too much power to the ground in first gear or making excessive noise. However, it is possible that the company that they used to design their fuel injection system was using a standard Japanese program that automatically cut power in first gear - just because. ::)
Or it could be that there is actually some sort of issue with your particular bike. You will have to ask other owners of the 650 and see if they are having a similar experience.
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Dealer didn't have an oil filter and you live where they're made. Not cool. ERC
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Maybe you could test ride another new Interceptor and compare? ::)
If the power's being hidden by the electronics, perhaps a dynotune could bring out the beast? ;)
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mine ran well in all gears. btw I just bought a new release 2019 honda cb500x it will be interesting when I pick it up tomorrow how I think it compares to the ex interceptor
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Got your beige cardigan ironed?
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mine ran well in all gears. btw I just bought a new release 2019 honda cb500x
Congratulations Wildbill
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Is there any effect of installing the free flow muffler in place of stock exhausts as u have replaced the stock mufflers with AEW exhausts with removable baffel it didn't sound too loud with baffels it's something little louder than stock Rumble and exhaust note is very sweet but when I remove the baffels it's a complete different exhaust note.
As I have installed these exhausts does the ECU alter the fueling or it remains the same please suggest any pros and cons of installing the free flow exhaust
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Is there any effect of installing the free flow muffler in place of stock exhausts as u have replaced the stock mufflers with AEW exhausts with removable baffel it didn't sound too loud with baffels it's something little louder than stock Rumble and exhaust note is very sweet but when I remove the baffels it's a complete different exhaust note.
As I have installed these exhausts does the ECU alter the fueling or it remains the same please suggest any pros and cons of installing the free flow exhaust
I don't know specifically about the Interceptor, but in general, the latest ECU's have some flexibility to their programs to accommodate changes in the environment and equipment as the mileage piles up on the bike. Since the fuel richness is altered by the lambda sensor, air temperature, the engine temperature, the air pressure and maybe one or two other things, it is likely that some minor changes to the engine breathing might not result in a lean running condition. Of course there are several systems that will allow you to (illegally) alter the computer programming, but there are also relatively cheap devices that just insert a resistor into the wiring between the air temperature probe and the ECU, causing it to believe that the air temperature is colder than it really is, resulting in the computer enriching the mixture throughout the entire power curve, which may help when installing a freer-flowing air cleaner or muffler.
One such device is the Booster Plug. I installed one on my 2009 BMW F650GS and it seemed to help smooth out its lean surges through the power band. Attached are a couple of photos of the gadget installed on that bike. I think the price was around $100 USD, so there are likely less expensive versions on the market, but it was very well designed and only took a few minutes to install.
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On a bullet, the main side effect of free flow mufflers is a tendency to backfire, particularly when decelerating. No idea if the interceptor will have similar issues.
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Chances are great that the mufflers caused a lean condition. Remedy is not known to me at this time.
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Today changed my bikes oil and oil filter the quantity of oil used in refill is 3.1 liters and grade is 10W-50 liquid gun marketed by Royal Enfield thinking of changing the oil to Motul 300 V at next service which will be done at 10000 kms should I stick with Royal Enfields Liquid Gun oil or shift to Motul 300 V fully synthetic oil
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Motul and Liquid Gun, at least your Indian formulations, are rare here in America. Those brands are rarely seen on the retail shelves here, and are generally sort of a special order or "connoisseur's item". Frankly, more important is that you use the SAE and JASO grade designated in the Owner's Manual, whatever the brand. At this point, still breaking in your bike, a quality non-synthetic or semi-synthetic might be best. You WANT a little bit of wear so that everything "seats in" pleasantly. If you want to keep that bike as long as I've held onto mine, nearly 30 years for the '67 Norton and over 40 for my '57 Zuendapp Bella scooter, both of which were my "daily drivers" of yore and still running fine, then I truly believe you might do well to add an "extra" oil change and new filter at about 5,000 kilometers, even of you have to pay for or do it yourself. It will flush out those inevitable break-in cruds before they can do any longterm harm. Just because Enfield wants to please some faraway unelected Council of Euro Environmental Gnomes with an over-extended oil change regimen doesn't mean it's good for your bike. If it were mine, I'd slap on a couple of those little neodynium magnets onto the drain plugs to help grab any gritty iron bits floating by, and give her an extra flush BEFORE going "full synthetic" at 10,000 km. I understand you Indian fellows like to squeeze a Rupee until the wheel spins, and make Scotsmen look like drunken sailors on payday, but just do the extra oil change "for the children", OK?
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The oil used by RE dealer is Liquid Gun Fully Synthetic 10W-50 to API SL or JASO MA2 its manufactured by Total lubricants and marketed by Royal Enfield under name Liquid Gun.
Will change the oil and filter again at 5000 kms as I changed the engine oil in my classic 500 chrome every 2000 kms asked the dealer if semi synthetic oil can be used dealer said it will void the warranty and have to stick with RE recommended Fully Synthetic oil only.
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Sorry not able to attach the pic of oil filter in earlier message have to post again
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If full synthetic is what it needs for the warranty, then full synthetic it is. The most important thing is to keep that oil nice and fresh, especially the first year or so.
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Will do at least 2-3 oil changes in 10000 kms after oil change bike feels more refined and the engine feels much relaxed
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Oh forget to tell the oil which I drained from the interceptor 650 it's much clean without any debris or small flakes which is common in classic 500 engine oil change.
Also removed the rare mudflap bike looks much better with the mudflap removed
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Oh forget to tell the oil which I drained from the interceptor 650 it's much clean without any debris or small flakes which is common in classic 500 engine oil change.
Also removed the rare mudflap bike looks much better with the mudflap removed
"Which is common in classic 500"........??? Not in mine!
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Hi Guys today got the fork gaitors for my Interceptor 650 is there any benefit of installing the fork gaitors on the front shock absorbers other than looks do they look good or should I leave the shock absorbers without fork gaitors what you guys suggest attaching the pics of fork gaitors
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Hi Guys today got the fork gaitors for my Interceptor 650 is there any benefit of installing the fork gaitors on the front shock absorbers other than looks do they look good or should I leave the shock absorbers without fork gaitors what you guys suggest attaching the pics of fork gaitors
The fork gaitors give an added layer of dust protection. When properly installed they keep the shafts of the front forks relatively dust free for less wear and tear on the seals. I installed some on my Rumbler, but went with ones recommended by the mechanic - and he was wrong. They didn't last much at all do to grabbing on the shaft and low quality rubber. Don't know if the Himalayan gaiters would work, but am considering ordering a pair as I like the looks of less shiny up front - plus the advantage of shielding from dust on our less than stellar roads here in Coffee Country.
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Today crossed 1500 kms on my INT650 Bike is running great without any problems have placed order for sump guard (skid plate) but due to some reason RE didnt have stock of these at ware house when asked the reason they said all the sump guards manufactured are exported it's really bad that they can't supply the basic parts to home market and focused mainly on exports.
Any way already placed the order but dont know the time when I get it have to ask is it necessary to install sump guard on INTERCEPTOR 650 as its oil filter is in front of engine my riding is mostly on the highways
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Today checked my Int650 tyres while washing the bike there are cuts on the tyres. There are 3-4 small cuts and one cut is larger in size on the rear tyre.. Shown it to dealer they have taken the pics of the tyre and forwarded these to the Area service Manager for further decision let's hope RE agrees to replace the tyre INT650 has done just 1700 kms
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But if you've been riding over sharp things, why is it RE's problem? That could've happened any time.
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Bikes been ridden only on Highways
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But if you've been riding over sharp things, why is it RE's problem? That could've happened any time.
I've gotta agree with Gizzo. This is a tough warranty decision.
If I was the warranty "decider", I don't think I could approve 100% replacement (parts and labor) by pragmatism. The PR guy might approve it.
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I agree, this would be a tough warranty decision. What do the sidewalls look like?
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They look more like splits than cuts in the photo.
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I agree, this would be a tough warranty decision. What do the sidewalls look like?
Side walls look good but there are some small cuts like these on the side walls too at some places
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Hi everyone today I checked my tyre again and see the cut on the tyre which is smaller in size earlier now it's getting bigger bikes been ridden mostly on the highways and never had any puncture should I raise request for replacement in warranty again what you guys suggest
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That looks more like a split or crack than a cut to me also. Several such splits, especially on the sidewalls, would indicate compound separation, poor storage or maybe extreme over- or under-inflation--not road debris damage, unless you're in the habit of tear-assing through the scrap piles of lightbulb or razor blade factories.
If they're Pirellis, as a Google search will soon indicate, it wouldn't be the first time "separation cracks" appeared in their products.
Good luck with pressing your warranty claim, Bro!
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This time forwarded the mail to the royalnenfield warranty helpdesk and pirellie India customer care help line will see what they have to say show the tyre to local tyre shop they all saying its tyre cracking but pirellie distributor for our region is declining it so forwarded the mail to customer helpline hope to find the solution
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I'm definitely curious as to how they resolve it.
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In the USA, at least in the car world, tires are warrantied by the tire manufacturer.
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Today changed the engine oil of my INT 650 but didnt changed the oil filter at 5200 kms the quality of oil that I drained from my bike is really good for another thousand Kms quality of engine oil used in interceptor 650 is really good the other oil by Royal Enfield Liquid Gun which I use in my classic 500 chrome its quality is not that good have to change it after 1500-2000 kms as its mineral oil.
The quality of Synthetic oil used in Interceptor/GT650 is great good to see such quality oil by Royal enfield to be used in Interceptor/Gt650
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Ohh forget to tell the return cable of my accelerator is broken the accelerator is not going back by itself it's still under warranty but dont know what's the reason for the broken return cable
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Accelerator cable is replaced under warranty by Royal Enfield thanks RE
Today checked there are two small holes in the exhaust pipe on both the exhausts but from the right side exhaust there is exhaust gas coming from one hole is there any problem with the exhaust pipe or its normal
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Accelerator cable is replaced under warranty by Royal Enfield thanks RE
Today checked there are two small holes in the exhaust pipe on both the exhausts but from the right side exhaust there is exhaust gas coming from one hole is there any problem with the exhaust pipe or its normal
There's nothing normal about holes in exhaust pipes. Or are you talking about small holes in the underside of some mufflers to let condensation out? Or was that just in the "olden times"?
PS: I should just say here that I've never bought a NEW muffler in my whole life except for cars and they were ALways aftermarket.
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Accelerator cable is replaced under warranty by Royal Enfield thanks RE
Today checked there are two small holes in the exhaust pipe on both the exhausts but from the right side exhaust there is exhaust gas coming from one hole is there any problem with the exhaust pipe or its normal
It was common for 1970's Honda motorcycle mufflers to have small holes at low points of the muffler or exhaust pipes to allow condensation to drain after the exhaust system cooled off. The drain holes kind of helped to keep the mufflers from rusting out a little longer than otherwise. However, I can't recall ever noticing exhaust fumes coming out of the holes. ??? So my guess is that "they all do that sir". ::)
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I just checked. Mine have no holes. Can you post a picture?
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I don't know a thing about your 650's exhaust but a lot of exhaust systems have a small hole in the bottom of them somewhere.
It is supposed to let any accumulated condensation of water blow out of the exhaust when you start it up.
Water is one of the byproducts of burning gasoline.
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Its not blowing condensed water but exhaust gases are coming from that hole
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Here is the picture of the exhaust pipe from where exhaust gases are coming out
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Today shown my bike to RE dealer after checking the RE engineer told me it's normal to have exhaust gases coming out of the hole in the exhaust pipe even after checking the brand new bike its having same thing
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Today shown my bike to RE dealer after checking the RE engineer told me it's normal to have exhaust gases coming out of the hole in the exhaust pipe even after checking the brand new bike its having same thing
So like we've said before it must be a condensate hole. It's at a low point in the system, right? (your picture's not clear WHERE the hole is located). And of course there's exhaust coming out - it's a hole :)(http://) If any water forms in there, it'll blow out.
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These 2 holes are beneath the cat converter that is situated in the exhaust pipe will take another picture and share according to RE person it's there for scavenging the gases through O2 sensor I asked him if it's normal how come only right side exhaust pipe have this exhaust gases coming from the holes while on the left side exhaust pipe there is nothing like that and all the gases leave through muffler..
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Here's the pic of RH exhaust pipe
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Can anyone having interceptor 650 please confirm if they also have the same issue.
Its hard to believe if this is normal then why should only the RH exhaust pipe blowing exhaust gases through the hole provided in the base of exhaust pipe and not the LH exhaust as it's also having 2 holes in the base of exhaust pipe can someone enlighten really very confused
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That may have something to do with the way the baffling in the mufflers was assembled at the factory. Perhaps the baffling in one of the mufflers is different than the other and is blocking the exhaust from blowing out of the drain hole? One thing to check is if both muffler exhausts feel exactly the same when you place your hands over the end. If one exhaust feels different than the other then there could be a defect in one of your mufflers. ???
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I just looked at mine. I have three holes. I didn't run it so I don't know if any exhaust blows out. I wouldn't be surprised if some exhaust is supposed to blow out as that would expedite the removal of moisture. Remember, these are double walled pipes. The outer pipe is purely cosmetic. Also, I don't think the bulge is part of the cat. The mufflers have the corrugated mess of catalyst inside them. That's why they weigh ten pounds each!
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Ok today I checked another Interceptor 650 but that bike didn't blow exhaust gases through the holes in the bottom of exhaust pipe may be mine bikes RH exhaust pipe has a defect and should be changed in warranty.
Also want to know if I keep it riding the bike like this does it harm the engine or bikes performance
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The exhaust on my Int650 2019 has 3 holes. I did run it and my bike does not blow the exhaust gases out.
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another possibility is that the holes are for venting during the welding process and, or to run a shielding gas, holes for draining after exiting the plating tanks even