Front suspension Upgrades from YSS! For Royal Enfield Interceptor & Continental GT 650

[@swathydas6711]

Your description reminds me of old Doordarshan documentaries. Excellent narration, good language.

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Haha I’ll take that compliment!

[@AmanHanda007]

Your interceptor is probably wondering if it's having an identity crisis with all these new parts.😂 Keep rocking my friend.😄

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Lol haha. Good one.

[@karuneshjain14]

Informative video 👍👍👍your videos are completely different products Thanxxx and keep it us

[@SrinivasGanesh]

haha thank you for your kindness!

[@edsondias6604]

The BG music and narration reminds me of the days when they used to play those govt documentaries at the cinema before the movie began.

[@SrinivasGanesh]

hahaha I'm glad you enjoyed it and it made you nostalgic!

[@edsondias6604]

@ absolutely. Thanks for the tutorials. Cheers

[@SrinivasGanesh]

@@edsondias6604 thank you for watching the video and for commenting! :)

[@jyothismgeorge6013]

Great ❤️ waiting for the review

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Thank you for watching this video!

[@fedbar5652]

Waiting for the review of these new sospensions on the roadi give you my personal thumbs up. Cheers from south Italy 👋

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Thank you so much for watching my videos! I am already working on a review video :)

[@siddharthsinghvirdi7881]

Superb explanation

[@SrinivasGanesh]

thank you so much for watching the video!

[@abhijithole2226]

Awesome content my friend! And your review is taking me closer to Interceptor. A quick question; with modified suspension on Interceptor are you able to fly over speed bumps and potholes (stand and get over, just like Himalayan). I do that all the time and probably the only legitimate reason to have 411. So how does Interceptor modified suspension work?

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Suspensions are to improve the ride quality of the motorcycle and enlist confidence in the rider. I avoid potholes entirely as, suspensions or not, they are dangerous for the motorcycle at speeds. Low speed crossings are okay. If I can avoid, I will avoid.

[@prajwalbhandari4054]

Great video Sri. ❤ How much gap you reckon one needs between the handlebar and the top end of the forks. I have the same handlebar riser, but with a flat drag bar.

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Well the gap is sufficient with OEM handlebars, and even with my handlebars, the gap is sufficient, it should not be touching the top end for sure because how else will you adjust for preload otherwise? My rough guess, about 15mm? Or according to ease of access. I'll measure it tomorrow and reply it here.

[@boburrides]

How I wish YSS made the fork upgrade for the Hunter as well.

[@SrinivasGanesh]

I swear. It would have been amazing!

[@boburrides]

@@SrinivasGanesh Hope it will come eventually, probably just takes a bit of time given how new the Hunter is. The Hunter is incredibly popular, so I'm sure the market is there.

[@gautamchanchlani1865]

In the front folk, what does + and - indicate? How to tune for soft or hard?

[@SrinivasGanesh]

(+) means it will increase the preload by making the front end stiffer, and ( - ) means opposite.

[@mrityunjasingh557]

You have to explain how to tune the damping unit, so that you can set the fork rebound. Otherwise the whole upgrade is useless.

[@SrinivasGanesh]

You can only set the front ones for pre-load. The rear ones you can set for rebound and damping.

[@ratheeshkr3570]

How about after changing it ?

[@SrinivasGanesh]

What about it? A review? Have made a video on that as well. Do check it out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKG9l5ydpbyEqbcsi=H0ebynMKZeV7IYo7

[@MrAmoLLL]

how to know if suspension is bottoming out? sorry for noob question

[@SrinivasGanesh]

If the front end of the motorcycle dives too much and you feel it is being pressed completely, then it means it is bottoming out.

[@johnk7814]

After you get used to that new front suspension you might want to take it a little further and drill out your damper rods and make adjustments to the emulators😊 I made a video on this but only if you do the work yourself $$ the kit had changed slightly from when I bought it 😁

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Oh I didn't know that. But I genuinely don't like the idea of drilling anything on or in the bike. Purely with the intent of 'if' it comes down to selling the bike I can simply revert to OEM settings and retains the parts. :)

[@johnk7814]

I can understand that , I have kept all of my OEM parts and can return the bike to stock nothing is permanent 😁 damper rods are a replaceable parts and can be had cheaply Hitchcock’s has them for 23.50 US so this is why I choose to do it ,but I haven’t regretted it at all and improved the way the shock works😁.

[@bsimpson6204]

@@johnk7814as you say, you have to drill the damper tubes, the cartridges don’t do anything until they alone control the damper oil.

[@HarshitKadpate]

Does Yss suspensions Resolve the wobbling issues as well?

[@SrinivasGanesh]

This video will help you a lot. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJSYgH-soM1kqassi=28X1CiW9UHhYX1VG

[@HarshitKadpate]

@@SrinivasGanesh Yeah, I've seen that Video as well, excellent video infact!. Just wanted to know if this could also be an alternative solution as well. Thanks for this video, more Subs to you! ❤️

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Thank you so much for watching that video. Well, generally speaking wobbling is primarily due to - 1. Tyre pressure, 2. Bad tyres 3. Cone Set gond bad 4. Front suspension fluid levels different in the forks. if you are experiencing problem number 4, then most definitely this can be a solution. As you will change the previous suspension and have the newer one put in, as a result the current oil levels will be balanced and wobbling will be gone. @@HarshitKadpate

[@HarshitKadpate]

@@SrinivasGanesh Thanks a heap!

[@SrinivasGanesh]

My pleasure sir!@@HarshitKadpate

[@rover100bunson]

if you buy the emulator kit it contains instructions for drilling the damper rod, i think yss dont say this with thr kit zo not to put people off, if you dont drill the damper rod damping will be restricted by the 2 tiny holes in the damper rod and not by the emulator, also if you are puting more volume of parts inside the fork then you need to make some allowance for the oil level/air gap, the amount of compressible air above the oil is important also for the suspension which is why when i first fitted the norman hyde springs which are much longer than standard and poured in the recommended oil amount the suspension was much worse, now ive just poured in enough oil so that it sits just above the emulator, cheers good luck,rich

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Oh I didn't know that. But I genuinely don't like the idea of drilling anything on or in the bike. Purely with the intent of 'if' it comes down to selling the bike I can simply revert to OEM settings and retains the parts. :) For now I can set preload and am able to adjust the sag on it. Which makes the ride quality amazing!

[@thing1201]

Why do people keep perpetuating this myth? YSS don't include this instruction because it is not necessary: the emulator is designed to work with the existing damper rod. Why would they miss out an instruction that makes everything work? Why give you comprehensive, but incomplete, instructions? The answer is, they don't. Just follow their instructions - they would not sell you a kit to upgrade your suspension which doesn't work unless you make up some steps yourself. It isn't good for their reputation or sales.

[@rover100bunson]

@@thing1201 give me your email address and when im home i will email you the specific instructions that yss issue when you purchase the emulators,i think its just a matter of them thinking that if they sell the kit and it is beyond the abilities of the average person then they wouldnt sell any

[@rover100bunson]

@@thing1201 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZWom4Kmpb-pr68

[@twowheeledparadox]

A few things I would like to point out: 1. The YSS kit is very difficult to find at around 28k now. Most listings are in the upper 40s now. Way2Speed might be a more affordable option. Not sure why Zedling didn't get into this. 2. 15W for one brand of fork oil is not the same as 15W for another brand as there is no standardization like you find in engine oils. 3. For the same thickness of the spring wire, wider gaps in the coils will make the spring stiffer which is what you see in the YSS springs. However, the alloy and thickness is also most likely also different.

[@SrinivasGanesh]

I know! I got these in March 2022. Who knew price will increase so much! 1. Yes way2speed is an affordable option too, but it only came now, it was not there in 2022 I believe. 2. Yes that is also true. Since this is a suspension fluid, that 15 W oil will be different in different brands and there is indeed no standardisation. 3. Yes to this too. Since Ohlins are different than YSS, the later being more affordable to me at that point in time. :) 4. Thank you for your time and this insightful comment! 5. Thank you once again for watching the video!

[@akhileshmangipudi3145]

Way to speed has been available for sometime now, i think I have had it on my Interceptor since March of 2022.

[@twowheeledparadox]

@@akhileshmangipudi3145 Can you please share your experience with the Way2Speed kit? Did you get the front only or both front and rear? I don't like how the stock front suspension is so soft and uncommunicative.

[@akhileshmangipudi3145]

@@twowheeledparadox the ride quality is extremely good post installation, ridden approximately 10k km post installation. The problem is i have a tec fork emulator which I am not able to use with way to speed fork kit as it is causing fork oil to leak.

[@SrinivasGanesh]

@@akhileshmangipudi3145 I was genuinely not aware of that. So decided to go with YSS.

[@mukeshkumar-tr4bu]

Is it possible to just swap the fork cap at top of interceptor650 front fork with another cap with adjustable screw to convert the suspension to adjustable??

[@SrinivasGanesh]

unfortunately it is not that simple. The internals need to be shortened in order to make it adjustable, else there is no space for the adjustable screw to go inside.

[@breadgarlichouse2265]

even if you out the YSS fork upgrade kit on the softest settings .. is it still better than the stock forks?

[@SrinivasGanesh]

I won’t be putting them to their softest setting. As that doesn’t suit my riding. I’ve added the aftermarket suspensions for their ‘adjustability factor’ and that they are far far superior to the OEM forks

[@pranavsuresh8925]

Where did you get that headlight bracket?

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Roadpower customs

[@akhileshmangipudi3145]

Are you planning to do anything for your rear suspension?

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Meaning? I already installed YSS suspensions to both front and rear.

[@suchet25]

did u use oem springs ?

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Nope. The ones that came with YSS.

[@dheerajdalal3026]

My bike is a 2021 Canyon Red Interceptor 650. It has heavy wobble issues. What changes do I need to make to my Interceptor? Will changing the front suspension solve the wobble issue, or do I have to change the spoke wheels to alloys? Please explain. I am getting really frustrated with this bike. It is showing me a lot of complaints. The fuel pump has been replaced, and gears 3 and 6 have also been replaced. The bike is showing me jerks after upshifting and downshifting, like something is dragging when I accelerate and decelerate. What do I have to do to this bike? Do I need to stay positive and clear all of these problems, or do I need to sell it? Please answer my question.

[@SrinivasGanesh]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJSYgH-soM1kqassi=H-8wnjjPJBGo0N3M I believe this video will help. You've bought this motorcycle means you do like it. So hold on to it and try these few things in the video. If it truly fails then you may sell it by all means.

[@dheerajdalal3026]

Thank you brother

[@pooranchand4746]

Brother At what price did you purchase them??

[@SrinivasGanesh]

3.2L INR on road.

[@pooranchand4746]

@@SrinivasGanesh suspension bhai🤣

[@SrinivasGanesh]

@@pooranchand4746 lol, front ones at 23,000 INR

[@Ayr0music]

Should i get this upgrade right when i buy the bike? I’m planning on getting the 2023 interceptor 650 and i hate potholes..

[@SrinivasGanesh]

lol, we all hate potholes, and right now these suspensions will cost you upwards of INR 30,000. I got these in March 2022, but yes, If you have the funds, then surely go for it, it will radically improve the motorcycle. Or pro tip, just drive 'around' potholes. 😋

[@AmanHanda007]

Waiting for your opinion on the suspension upgrade if it's worth the money, time, efforts spent or not. 🙌

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Yes, working on it.! Thank you for watching this one.

[@MassiKhan-gw7ui]

Hi Sri.. thank you for this video. I am also planning to upgrade the suspension. However, I am not able to find a decent workshop for interceptor so I really want to know where is this workshop. I have so many adjustments to be done. Where is this place.

[@SrinivasGanesh]

This is Speedmonks in Gurugram. Google search their address and you may give my reference. Cheers!

[@MassiKhan-gw7ui]

@@SrinivasGanesh surely, I will thanks man. Also, I know you'll be the right person to answer. My front and rear both are bobbling. When I try to check and ride 20 or below, my bike leans towards the right. Even try to ride straight. Should I upgrade the tyres, should I change the rims from 18 to 17. Should I change the spoke to alloys. I am confused a lot. Help me brother.

[@MassiKhan-gw7ui]

@@SrinivasGanesh I just completed 3000 kms.

[@Ansm071.1]

What about master cylinder upgrade

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Didn't feel the need to get an aftermarket master cylinder. The factory one seemed good enough. :)

[@Ansm071.1]

@@SrinivasGanesh I felt a lack in the braking department and well you give the best opinions.

[@rover100bunson]

try fitting ebc hh pads

[@daganicecil1761]

What’s the cost?

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Front Suspensions cost about INR 25k.

[@sevudas]

You need to write a book on how to make interesting informative videos!

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Lol, that would be another video.

[@cold_burn]

2nd video on yt about yss front fork kit

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Wow! Really? That is amazing! Thank you for watching! Really means a lot to me.

[@nataliamiliano150]

Fyi this installation is incorrect, just like Stuart Flannigan’s The damper rods NEED to be drilled in order for the PD valves to operate properly.

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Understood. 🙌🏽

[@nataliamiliano150]

@@SrinivasGanesh Fyi… In case you are wondering, the two existing bottom holes need to be drilled out to 8mm, and you also need to drill two additional 8mm holes 10mm up (center hole to center hole) at 90 degrees of the original holes. You will then have four 8mm holes in each damper rod. Drilling transforms the fork performance since the PD valves can actually function properly, it’s a must!

[@sagar650crush7]

Bro it costed 28,280 rupees not 23 😅

[@SrinivasGanesh]

It costed 23,000 in 2022 March. :)

[@bsimpson6204]

You just wasted your time and your money because you didn’t drill the damper tubes, any improvements you feel on the road are entirely in your head.

[@SrinivasGanesh]

understood. Will do the needful. Thanks for watching though.