Easy Valve Check & Adjustment on The Royal Enfield Interceptor & Continental 650 Twin

Hello and welcome, today I'm performing the 300 miles first service on my 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650. This is a great tutorial for any novice mechanic. I will be covering tappet adjustment and oil and oil filter change. I have time stamped each process. As you can see I have covered 306 miles. I do encourage owners to work on there machines because it gives you a better connection of the motorcycle, however I cannot guarantee this will not effect your warranty, but please proceed at your own risk.
Valve Adjustment: 0:36
Oil & Oil Filter Change: 9:35
Tools Required: 15:38
Road Test and final verdict: 16:20
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First thing you want to do is put the bike on its main stand like so
We are doing the tappets first so make sure your engine is completely cold and hasn't been started up for at least 6 hours.
Remove the right side panel
pull the lever and remove the seat
unscrew these 2 10mm bolts to remove the fuel tank
put all your bolts in a safe, clean place
lift the rear part of the tank and slide back
get someone to hold the tank while you pull of the 2 breather hoses, full pump plug, fuel hose and fuel level sensor
the main fuel house is a push fit clip, so you need to squeeze both outer sides of the pipe end and pull the pipe up at the same time
here is what the connections look like, main fuel line. the 2 two breather pipes, the fuel pump plug and the fuel level sensor plug all have pull tabs to release
put the tank in a safe place out of the way
now remove both spark plug leads and remove the plugs, these have a nice healthy colour
check the spark plug gap is between 0.7mm and 0.8mm
remove the 4 8mm rocker cover bolts, unscrew them in a cross pattern order as shown
I should mention its a good idea to lay the plugs in to the spark plug holes encase anything drops in
carefully remove all the bolts making sure the rubber gasket comes off with them
lift the rocker and separate the gasket keeping it attached to the lower part of the engine
you can unscrew the abs pump and the horns to make it easier but I managed to remove it without doing so
place the rocker cover in a safe place
remove the left crank bolt cover with a 14mm Allen key, put the O ring inside the cover screw cap
use a 17mm socket and a T bar to turn the crank counter-clockwise only, don't use a ratchet here because it could bounce back causing damage to the clutch assembly
look at the crank shaft end and line up the L as shown, this gets the left cylinder at top dead centre
the rockers arms should have very small free play, if they don't turn another full revolution
here are the measurements, 0.08mm for intake side and 0.18mm for the exhaust side
check the gaps as shown, these 2 exhaust valves were spot on, you should feel some resistance when pulling the gauge back out
both inlets were too loose, unscrew the 10mm lock nut and use a flat screw driver to turn, as you tighten keep the centre still it will take some trial and error but you will get there, once done turn the engine over twice and re check
now its time to check the right side, line up the top crank shaft mark as shown, check they have free play as before
the two front exhaust valves were loose, once adjusted and checked move the the inlet side
both my inlet gaps were too big on this side
once adjusted turn the engine over twice and re check
clean the rocker cover and carefully slide back in, make sure the gasket slots into the groves and lays flush all the way around, I didn't use any sealant here as its only 300 miles old, next time I will replace the gasket and use sealant on the half moon ends as per factory install
just nip these up, use your palm with a small ratchet, the torque settings are 12nm which is not a lot so be careful not to over tighten.
Install the spark plugs and leads, push the leads on firmly
install the crank inspection cover, just nip this up to 8nm
wipe down the whole engine removing greasy finger prints
install the tank, clip the main fuel pipe in last and make sure you hear a click noise
install the side panel and then install the seat
start the engine and let it run for 10 minutes, checking for any leaks around the rocker cover gasket.
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[@aladinfox4098]

Well I have done this job(tappets) and I found it a bit of a pain in the arse, reason being fuel tanks I've had in the past only had one connection not five, also the fuel hose was a sod to connect back up but that's probably my fat fingers! Another thing is the rocker cover is jammed into a small space and the gasket is a pain to keep in place without knocking it off sideways when reassembling. In the end to get more room on the job I loosened the nuts on the abs thingy that sits in between the frame and the rocker cover to give a bit more wriggle room. Not complaining mind😄, it gets easier when you've done it once and adjusting tappets with a spanner is easier than using shims like on a lot of modern bikes nowadays. The guy on the Tec Bike Parts channel managed to do this job without completely removing the cover from the bike! Good luck folks, 🏍️👍.

[@nicksepisode]

Good job. Removing the tank is more professional from a teaching point of view mind

[@toddcott9510]

An outstanding demo. I would remind people to use 1/4 inch drive, only on the 8 and 10 mm screws, rather than a 8 and 10mm socket, on a 1/2 inch drive. It just makes it less likely to strip the treads. Also, a good idea to blow all and any dust or debris from above the valve cover before removal. This is not a criticism of the video, I should add..

[@nicksepisode]

Great advice Todd

[@collyernicholasjohn]

Wow!Tappet cover so clean. Really great step-by-step, thanks.🙌

[@sgomez8194]

Very well made! thank you for uploading this video. Looking forward to watching future maintenance tutorials from your channel.

[@nicksepisode]

Thank you and glad to have you on board 😊

[@paweldyl]

Before watching this movie I had doubts if I can handle this service by myself but now I convenient that I can :) Thanks a lot!

[@FullSpeedMoto]

Sadly I don't own an intercepter but I enjoyed watching you do this. A job well done and excellent video Sir!

[@nicksepisode]

I appreciate that cheers

[@rahulmenith96]

Well let's get one bro. I'm saving up!! Cheers🍻

I had a chance to have a ride with it! It's a lovely bike.

[@securitylined]

Very quality video that answers all the questions one might have. Nicely done.

[@nicksepisode]

Glad it was helpful!

[@chrispulham4779]

Great video mate, best one I've seen . Look forward to seeing your next ones. Cheers

[@nicksepisode]

Thats great to hear Chris, plenty more to come I can assure that 😀

[@kevinchild5327]

Excellent video thank you, really clear and concise. Given me total confidence that I can do my 6000 mile service myself.

[@nicksepisode]

Thanks Kevin, hearing that makes it more worthwhile putting these videos together

[@Beanerds]

Well done , yes it is quite easy to do and as you say , ' Just take your time '

[@EmrystheCelt]

Excellent. i would attempt this job confidently using this lesson

[@o0oKitcato0o]

Great video, very enjoyable and educational to watch. Thank you.

[@nicksepisode]

Thanks for watching

[@chrispulham4779]

Great video Nick, you both did great. Have too do my Interceptor next week myself. Thankyou both once again and keep your great videos coming.!!!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍. Cheers from Australia.

[@nicksepisode]

Thanks Chris

[@FuDog100]

Great video Nick, really enjoyed it. I don't have the confidence to tackle it myself but enjoyed watching it be done. Mine is due soon so better check on the length of the waiting list in this neck of the woods!

[@nicksepisode]

Thanks Gary, enjoy your RE!

[@bmwgsblackgus7636]

Very well explained service. The handle grips and clock look smart . Runs so much more smoothly after the first service . Still loving the fact you're both owning Royal Enfield motorcycles . Looking forward to watching the next run out 😃👍

[@nicksepisode]

Awesome cheers gus

[@tailtidy8185]

Brilliant clear and informative instructions. Thank you.

[@nicksepisode]

Thanks for watching

[@neiljarvis8911]

Nice work, hopfully you have shown people how easy that is and saved them a good bundle of notes into the future and sold the easy maintenance nature of these lovely bikes. Quality of the shots to see what was going on and sound quality too, was superb! Well done and thankyou a really proffessional production!

[@nicksepisode]

Thank you for the great feedback

[@sagarmeena0210]

great explanation.....its going to be super helpful for RE owners

[@nicksepisode]

Thank you 😊

[@JohnSmith-xw5qe]

wow probably the best 'How to video' on a first service I've seen Nick well presented too! I've added this video to my collection of how to vids cos when I get my Intercepter I want to do a lot of things myself as pointed out £300 is a lot of money just after paying out £6k Thanks for showing us all looking forward to the meteor service as well👍

[@nicksepisode]

Thanks John that means a lot. The meteor first service will be very soon!

[@josephsperato5645]

Absolutely excellent vid.! You are very informative on the RE 650s. Thank you .

[@nicksepisode]

Thank you Joseph

[@chriserskine585]

Excellent vid, very easy to follow, the tappets are so easy to adjust, need mine done shortly along with the oils etc,love the interceptor cracking looking and riding machine 👍

[@nicksepisode]

Cheers Chris

[@daveinwla6360]

That's one of the hidden beauties of the Royal Enfield engines - screw-n-locknet tappet adjustment, with no shim-under-bucket and cam removal necessary. That makes RE engines perfect for owner-maintenance. The downside is the lower rpm engine design which limits peak power.

[@aehmerchant]

Very thorough instructions, this is awesome. Thank you very much!

[@nicksepisode]

You're welcome

[@swhedge71]

Excellent tutorial and great advice Sir! Straightforward and simply put for the experienced or novices who do not necessarily have the funds (or time) to take it to the dealer. Appreciate the video! Cheers from Texas!

[@swhedge71]

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[@nicksepisode]

Great and thank you !

[@StevieJ1403]

Excellent. So clear and well presented. Thank you!

[@nicksepisode]

It’s my pleasure

[@peterhobbs7609]

Great video with good detail, cheers Nick

[@nicksepisode]

You're welcome

[@iamalexsun]

extremely helpful! thank you for taking your time to share this!

[@nicksepisode]

Cheers Alex it's nice when the effort I put in gets appreciated, I'm honoured to help

[@lanemason6909]

I really enjoyed watching this vid, I could never do anything myself, not brave enough! Looking forward to seeing you both on your new bikes 😊

[@nicksepisode]

I bet you could, the hardest part was making sure the gasket was seated correctly, but got there in the end. Dual Royal Enfield cafe run coming soon

[@daveinwla6360]

The secret to DIY is having a 2nd vehicle as backup if you screw up or find that you need to buy another part. Once you service your biker (or car) yourself, you'll wonder what all the worry was about, and you'll respect yourself more for having done it.

[@highspeedboom]

I just finished my 300 mile 1st service on my 2022 RE INT, the transmission shifts so perfectly smooth now , wow I’m really impressed with my Royal Enfield 650. They definitely got it right on this engine design.

[@nicksepisode]

Isn't it a gem ✨️

[@ironhorsehero1988]

Excellent tutorial, I’d have no problem doing my own service referencing your video.

[@nicksepisode]

Thank you 😊

[@andrewslagle1974]

A well done video, you are a good teacher.I think you are a mechanic by trade, i saw the bluepoint/snap-on filter wrench .I am a mechanic so i pick up on these things.

[@nicksepisode]

Yeah I sure am, cheers for the kind words and thanks for watching!

[@pacodawg9879]

Best how to I’ve seen!! Although I am somewhat mechanically inclined, I will still pay a professional to do this☹️ I love my bike so much, that I don’t totally trust myself to do it. Props to you my friend!!

[@AshHalls]

you can do it, honestly it is easy once you have done it once you will love your bike even more.

[@Maverick1976]

Really thanks for your recomendations. Big hug from Barcelona, spain

[@nicksepisode]

aww thanks!

[@ThomasMichaud]

Watched your video and a couple others and got my 300 mile service done today. The dealer (near Atlanta Georgia and 100 miles away) couldn’t get me in for another month and I wanted to learn. I had to take the horns off and take remove the three screws on the frame that hold the lines above the rocker cover to get it off. Even then it was a very tight fit to get it off and back on. Thanks again for this video and love the channel!

[@nicksepisode]

Good job Thomas, thanks for watching I'm glad the video helped.

[@yamasail]

This has to be the most comprehensive video on this job available.

[@nicksepisode]

Thanks

[@michaelcarlson2400]

My wife and I purchased a Meteor for her and classic 350 for me this past June. I absolutely love my classic 350, coming up on 2000 miles. I’ve done all the maintenance with the exception of the tappets. I work on all my vehicles and have the tools so I’m looking forward to giving that a go. I also fully intend on getting an Interceptor by next summer so many thanks for the clear and very straight forward video. It is greatly appreciated! Cheers from Seattle in the PNW.

[@nicksepisode]

Hi Michael thanks for commenting. I wouldn't mind a classic myself! Welcome to the channel and I wish you both many miles and smiles on your Royal Enfields

[@michaelcarlson2400]

Yes to the both of you too! Again, I really appreciate your channel and your expertise. Take care!

[@stepheneldridge6998]

Excellent video...best how to video 📹 on doing the valves i have seen! Cheers Steve

[@nicksepisode]

Means a lot that, cheers Steve

[@phillipsly]

Great vid and the mention of removing the horn/s is great.

[@nicksepisode]

Cheers

[@ChuckChrome]

This is a great tutorial. I was a bit hesitant to consider this bike as the maintenance intervals are a bit short compared to other bikes I'm looking at. This work is well within my still level and uses tools I already have. Assuming the bike is otherwise reliable this should be a fairly inexpensive bike to maintain. Thanks!

[@nicksepisode]

Hi Chuck, maintenance costs often get over looked when purchasing a new bike. Not a problem on this machine. Thanks for watching I'm glad it will help you.

[@homeontherange733]

One of the reasons other bikes have longer valve adjustment intervals is because of the "shim under bucket type valves". The intervals will be longer, but when you go to adjust them, you have to take the cams out to replace the shims. Lot's of fun there:( If you really want a bike with easy valve adjustments, consider Moto Guzzi as the heads stick out the side meaning you don't have to take the tank off etc. Just take the valve covers off and adjust. Very quick and easy to do.

[@enfield7123]

Really brilliant video well explained and easy instructions hope your going to make more ... the blue tank looks really good . I have the 2019 orange I love the bike ... but I don't tell the wife 😂

[@nicksepisode]

Plenty of content coming on the interceptor! It's definitely a loveable bike! Thanks for watching

[@Barnie104]

Excellent video, thanks I wil now be servicing my own Interceptor after being charged $ 614 dollars Australian for my third service my warranty will end at the end of the year you made it look so easy I would think I could do in a couple of hours thanks very informative video 😊

[@nicksepisode]

Thanks for the feedback. I'm glad my video is helping and inspiring others.

[@Davenwolf]

Nice job mate. Gave me all the info I needed.

[@nicksepisode]

Glad it helped

[@IIIcouleurs]

great instruction video Nick, thanks 👍👍👍

[@nicksepisode]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tonyhilliam2407]

Nice job, clearly knows his stuff 👍

[@nicksepisode]

Cheers

[@jessesebastiansamuel]

An important point for this is to work on a completely cold engine. I’ve seen a few others that were good but yours is the most comprehensive and the arguably, the best. I’m gonna be doing this for my interceptor. I enjoy working on the bike and it’ll save me $300 quoted by the dealer to do this.

[@nicksepisode]

Thank you 😊

[@michaelwalsh90]

Great job and as you say it's good to get familiar with bike this way. As you're a mechanic you'd have a solid argument should you need warranty. Don't forget to keep receipts

[@nicksepisode]

Thanks Michael 😊

[@sussexbikerpillion]

Lovely simple bikes. Great job. With close ups you can see finish components not at other manufacturers levels. But a joy to ride, almost pulled trigger myself. Servicing costs for cars and bikes have gone through the ceiling 😢

[@Lazybiker88]

Quality video nick. Good to see the valves are adjustable on an interceptor. Unlike my gsxr where there are calculations and precision shims to order to get the same result. The trials and tribulations of having a high performance bike. It pushes me more in the direction of getting my own interceptor.

[@nicksepisode]

Easy maintainece is just one of the many positives of this bike! Give one a try! Thanks for commenting!

[@Zesstii]

Great video! This is gonna save me a nice couple hundred on my first service ❤

[@nicksepisode]

fantastic, good job !

[@richardjones3112]

Great video,love the blue coloured tank.

[@nicksepisode]

Me too!

[@John_Ridley]

Man I'm bumping the INT up my list just because of how easy it is to work on.

[@theboyisso6960]

Great video and very informative! You should make a playlist on your channel for the Continental GT/Interceptor for all repairs, maintenance, enhancements and accessories upgrades. It would definitely help a lot of people like me. Cheers!

[@nicksepisode]

That's a great idea thanks!

[@ronoldcross8189]

Have to have dealer do the service. 😞 2 week wait here. Will have put me about 360+ mi. I can tell the operations will be better. Not that it is shabby right now. Very good instruction/demo. 👍

[@nicksepisode]

Should be all good 👍

[@frederickwoods5943]

On 99 percent of these videos people remove the plugs first, this should be done AFTER pulling the valve cover because of the potential to drop something (dirt or whatever) into the combustion chamber....you replace the plugs "first" when reassembling and remove them "lastly" before beginning the valve adjustment process. Playing it safe at 2:51 I see....

[@jackgreider6347]

I like that little tip! That one I will take to.heart when I service my interceptor

[@markpercy4277]

Thanks Nick that was a great video

[@nicksepisode]

You are welcome

[@willy_wombat]

Great explanation. ❤❤

[@bradcobb3418]

I've been using 20W/50 Castrol power 1 for years in my 23 yr old Ducati. 20W because of the ambient temp here in Andalucia.40+C in july/August when i hardly use the bike, but did have a very uncomfortable 700km ride to Valencia once in sept 45C had me flagging but bike was fine at 90mph.🥵🤬 Very clear educational video. I do all my own maintenence too

[@nicksepisode]

Officer: Why are you speeding ? You: I'm cooling down!

[@LandRoverDS2020]

Well done Nick , I thought Jo would of come running outside yelling at you asking for her mixing bowl LOL

[@nicksepisode]

I stole her fridge organiser though 🤣

[@stevegoodwin5841]

Nicely done video my friend.

[@nicksepisode]

Thank you

[@hendetta]

I will be referring to this vid once my 300 mile service is due on my 2023 GT650. Thx!

[@nicksepisode]

Good job 👏

[@stevenroth3693]

Excellent video.

[@nicksepisode]

Thank you very much!

[@andrewdyson4255]

Excellent video thanks

[@canopus101]

A very clear, well explained video which covers all important aspects of the first service. I would add one thing, for your viewers, the fuel pump plug must be re-connected with both parts absolutely square on to each other. I didn't get this right when I did the first service and bent one of the pin connections. This resulted in a lot of swearing and removal of the tank to straighten the pin. No trouble since and I performed the 6,000 mile service back in June.without mishap. These Interceptors are great to work on for the home mechanic and seemed designed for ease of maintenance. The only thing I have come across that I don't like is the way the rear calliper is mounted. Most bikes have the calliper bolted to the brake arm, undo the bolts, wiggle the calliper and it's off. On the Interceptor it is pinned and the spindle and back wheel have to come off. Thanks for a great video, I have subscribed.

[@nicksepisode]

Hey, thanks for adding useful information to the video to help others. I appreciate the sub too.

[@canopus101]

@@nicksepisode You're welcome.

[@chrispulham4779]

Well done video Nick and great camera work too. Look forward to seeing your next. Big thankyou. Chris (Australia)

[@nicksepisode]

Thanks Chris

[@chrispulham4779]

Best on KZbin

[@redtobertshateshandles]

I just fitted a 2:1 exhaust system to our GT650. Really great mod. Saves 13kg but feels like more.

[@nicksepisode]

Great 👍

[@axkoula7851]

Man these Enfields are growing on me. Seeing the chunky valvetrain parts, the ease of adjusting the valves with the old method vs the stupid shims and the sizeable oil cooler, it makes me think that it is built to last. You missed a couple steps though, getting burned by the exhaust and dropping the plug into the old oil. I think these are mentioned in the service manual 😄

[@nicksepisode]

i agree with you about the chunky valvetrain parts, built to last. I definitely burnt myself on the exhaust though lol

[@McRcFly]

I just finished my first service on my 22 interceptor... went well but i did burn my bald head on the exhaust.... 🤣

[@dogphlap6749]

Thanks for the video. I've done these 2 jobs once on my RE 650 GT (same as the Interceptor for these 2 jobs). I find it better to do things the easy if longer way i.e. like you I removed the fuel tank when I did the tappet adjustment. It can be done without removing the tank but at least for the first time I prefer to take that extra step (as you did) and avoid the struggle. I'd suggest it would be prudent to have a new rocker box gasket on hand. My bike (an ex-demonstrator) had a very small oil leak when I got it. I could see the fresh drop of oil on the garage floor but I did not know it was coming from the rocker box seal until I did the tappets and had a worse leak. Both leaks were fixed by making 4 special cover bolts to compress the gasket another mm or so (for some reason the gasket sold locally was horrendously expensive so I ordered 2 from India). I manufactured the 4 new bolts with high temperature O-ring seals. The new seals are now here from India so I'll use a new one next time I have the rocker box off.

[@nicksepisode]

Great !

[@jrewillis]

Super helpful video. Thanks

[@nicksepisode]

You're welcome John

[@gogsie59]

Fantastic video. Thankyou.

[@nicksepisode]

Glad it was helpful!

[@brettwicks7339]

Great video , Thanks .

[@nicksepisode]

Cheers Brett

[@eazyrider6122]

Good job on this video, Well done

[@nicksepisode]

Thanks

[@BlueRidgeRider]

Excellent video! I found a block of wood to prop up the rear of the tank since I don’t have any friends. On mine the ABS module needed to be loosened. Maybe a change since the 2019 model. The biggest problem most people have is fitting the gasket. I removed mine from the head, cleaned all the silicone sealant off and used 3M 45 spray adhesive to hold the gasket to the cover. No silicone is needed as the gasket seals fine without it. I reused the gasket 3 times. Still no leaks. One final comment. Most people will break the cover bolts when attempting to torque to 12nm. 8nm is plenty. It is much easier to snug a loose bolt than to replace a broken one.

[@nicksepisode]

ill be honest ill keep using my gasket till it leaks, and for the 8mm bolts I didn't torque them, I only nipped them, being in the trade you have a better sense with my elbow and 12nm felt too much imho. thanks for commenting and sharing your experience

[@HaggisPower]

@@nicksepisode Noticed that - an educated elbow is far better than a cheap torque wrench, esp on those fragile shoulder bolts (heaps of folk are breaking them at 12nm). 35nm is too much for the size and thread on the sump bolt too.

[@elwood62]

Thanks for the detailed video. Did the valves today after watching this through several times. Strangely it was easier than my Meteor last year and my sons Classic 350 last week. The valves on his Classic kept shifting on me no matter what I did. The Interceptor just fell right into place. Anyway, thanks again. Too bad you gave up the bike, I’m going to have to look elsewhere for future maintenance items i suppose.

[@nicksepisode]

Thankfully, I've covered some important maintenance tasks on this motorcycle before I sold it. Enjoy yours

[@djay6651]

I'm glad there's no sealant used on the gasket, like RTV. I'm a little past my 1st service date, but it's just a matter of getting the tools and oil. But I love my INT650. I'd love to get the side panels that say Interceptor instead of INT.

[@nicksepisode]

Yes, such an easy bike to work on indeed.

[@ModsBlade71]

Thanks for sharing!!😊

[@nicksepisode]

My pleasure

[@henryhartley9993]

Nice one Nick....

[@saveurselves989]

Great videos!

[@nicksepisode]

Thanks Jim

[@garyrobinson7128]

Great video 🎉 Pick up my Dontinental GT 650 next week 😊

[@nicksepisode]

Congratulations!

[@garyrobinson7128]

@@nicksepisode thanks 🙏 I could not justify the Huge cost of a Triumph 😂 after trying a speed twin 900 and the Enfield

[@tonymartin3780]

Great video, 👍

[@nicksepisode]

Thanks

[@rolandstaines3249]

Spot on job. Nick

[@nicksepisode]

Thanks Roland

[@resin8n]

Great video, Cheers!!

[@nicksepisode]

You're welcome 😊

[@michaelfowler7014]

I did my own running in service too, being a qualified BMW Motorcycle tech, unfortunately my bike did go back for a warranty claim and they honoured it as I had it documented how you have done here

[@nicksepisode]

Thats good to know 😀

[@ivormorris1917]

I’ve done all my services from 300 first and am now on 11000 miles no problems GT650 Continental 🏍

[@nicksepisode]

That's good to hear, thanks for sharing your experience

[@kenj.8897]

Nice job

[@nicksepisode]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@williamnethercott4364]

It looks like you were right when you said that the Interceptor is a tad easier to do than the Meteor. It also reminds me of why I tell people that a kickstart is handy for more than starting the engine.

[@nicksepisode]

Would be nice if this had a kick start ! Thanks for watching, much appreciated.

[@Volcanicbrown1878]

Here's a funny thing! i was standing behind you and Jodie in Moonrakers showroom when you were collecting your Interceptor! if I remember correctly, Jodie was getting the Meteor in brown? My sunset strip Interceptor was standing beside yours in the workshop. Paul dealt with your collection and then I collected mine. Big day for all three of us!

[@nicksepisode]

You are absolutely correct, what a small world !

[@Volcanicbrown1878]

I had best subscribe!

[@itssyedfazal]

How are you not sweating doing this under sun 😂 thanks for the video

[@MauriceTarantulas]

Great vid very usefull👍

[@nicksepisode]

Thanks

[@robreed2999]

Hi Nick, great video and considering an Enfield for it ease of self maintenance 😀 luxury with nut and screw rockers like my Bulldog 👍 safe riding 👍🏍

[@nicksepisode]

Simplicity in a world where engineering can be too smart for its own good. RE are using a good old school configuration that's tried and tested for decades, and it works.

[@michelod.i.y.5202]

Nice job 😊

[@nicksepisode]

Thanks bud

[@redzed40]

Good vid Nick

[@nicksepisode]

Cheers

[@blearyview2254]

Another very useful vid and look forward to the Meteor service 😀 When I was buying my Classic, I asked the dealer if to maintain the warranty, would servicing would have to be done by them or can I do them myself, his answer surprised me. As long as I use genuine parts and tell them it be done that should be sufficient to maintain the warranty. Now my Classic is going in for the first service next week and after that I will do the rest but will ask the question again. Where did you get your clock? it suits the bike 👍

[@nicksepisode]

That's good to know. Jodies meteor is on 150 miles now so won't be long before I'm doing the same. Video incoming! The clock was from ebay, I will be positing a mod video soon with links to everything I purchased. Thanks for watching

[@NoWay-xu1ie]

I had to remove the horns and breather tube . Also had to remove the 3 bolts on the frame and prop up the brkt. To get the valve cover off. Mine didn't need any valve adjustment. I also cut the oil filter apart and removed the paper pleats apart. There was metal specks on the paper. I will do this again when changing the oil. Till I don't see metal inside the filter paper.

[@nicksepisode]

Good job

[@omarfernandes9063]

Top class 👌

[@nicksepisode]

Thank you

[@johnterry804]

Good video nick 👍

[@nicksepisode]

Cheers John

[@johnterry804]

@@nicksepisode I still have the NC750Xa and followed you and maintenance on that? I like the interceptor, I might have to change and get one now? Lol 😂

[@nicksepisode]

@@johnterry804 I think you should, just saying 😉 I appreciate you watching my content

[@johnterry804]

@@nicksepisode your mrs Re really cool such good value bikes all the best look forward to more maintenance vids 👍

[@Arthurzeiro]

Really good video mate, very well placed camera angles, superb stuff. You said you're a qualified mechanic, I'm not, so would you recommend a click torque wrench for those without that much feel for how tight a bolt should be?

[@nicksepisode]

Yes you'll need a 3/8 torque wrench, one that can cover 10NM to at least 40NM

[@user-vo5lq7uh7v]

형제! 이 영상은 전 세계 모든 트윈스 650 라이더 에게 훌륭한 자가 정비의 교본이 될 것입니다. 구독, 좋아요 누르고 갑니다.

[@nicksepisode]

Thank You. Enjoy my friend

[@hemantv.5409]

Very nice vedio, let me know I was told that the valve adjustment should be done when bike is cold

[@nicksepisode]

Yes you must do when cold

[@jamesharvey8420]

Great video. Just curious on what type of sealant i should use for the rocker cover and where to apply? You mention the 'half moon' shape.

[@nicksepisode]

link to buy is in the description bud

[@TheSar]

That was fantastic - thank you very much. Do you have a link to the workshop manual with the torque specs and clearances etc?

[@nicksepisode]

Hi thanks for your comment. If you perform a Google search for the workshop manual you’ll find it. I can’t remember the site I found it from but it was a royal Enfield forum.

[@Banditmanuk]

Nicely explained Nick. Ridiculous waiting time a the dealership for a first service which could be required after just a days ride. I've never known a bike needing the valve clearances doing so soon. Any idea why?

[@nicksepisode]

the engines are probably mass produced and hand built on a belt so they are quickly gapped no doubt.