Interceptor 650: 5 TIPS in under 5 MINUTES!

[@HaggisPower]

If you want to make serious weight savings: headers, exhausts, lithium battery and lose the center stand (use spools and stand - more accurate chain tensioning). Saves about 17kg.

[@clutchpedalreturnsprg7710]

I like the center stand though, agree with the others.

[@BobSmith-eq9vs]

@@clutchpedalreturnsprg7710another vote for the center stand. I own 4 bikes and this is the only one that has one.

[@martinmountford5024]

the go pro bolt is genius I have limited use in one hand due to motorcycle crash and have lost 3 of those tiny bolts somewhere on the garage floor.Thanks

[@2WHEELSor2WINGS]

Could not agree with you more about the mirrors. I thought I was the only one who thinks they're totally fine !! Very nice straight forwards presentation, I like it and will look at more of your stuff. 😎

[@Fergutron]

I don't understand it. I've heard it said about every bike I own, and have never struggled to get a perfect view with a little adjusting. Thanks for watching and taking time to comment!

[@ralfybaby]

@@Fergutron I guess nothing changed since I owned a Z1000 in the 1980s LOL!

[@johndouglas479]

GREAT tips - many thanks. Had my Interceptor for a month now and it has had a tendency to cut out whilst approaching junctions etc. I think I'll replace the relays as a matter of course now, anyway. Also I won't be hosting any pillions on my bike so I like your idea of doing a bit of weight-saving, too. Thanks again!

[@mehdihonar7644]

Great clear Tips. Agree with you about adjusting position of the mirrors.

[@niamhmarsden9860]

Great tips. In addition to the grease, the relays also are poor quality. Even with a good 12v supply a little nudge and the magnetic coil lets go of the contacts. At voltages less than 11v they can "chatter" because the coil in them is not up to the job. This causes the fuel pump to stop running. Also as the side stand switch and roll over cut switch operate one of these relays, so the ignition turns itself off. The solution is to clean the grease off, AND replace all four relays with a better quality product. $5 each at your local electronics or car spares store. The bike engine cutting out when you go over a bump or pothole, and cutting out when slowing down to roundabouts, intersections etc. will be a thing of the past. 👍

[@Fergutron]

For the sake of science, I think I'll grab some replacement relays from hitchcocks and do a before/after video 👍 Thanks for watching Niamh!

[@dev8546]

Specs on the relays please. Thanks.

[@morri03]

Except this doesn’t explain the fact that most owners have absolutely no trouble with the relays or grease. Would love to know how common this issue really is. Must be very rare in reality despite the forum talk etc..

[@dev8546]

@@morri03 I've done all the "grease cleaning" with no joy. Still the gun cuts out at intersections when she is hot and always on deceleration @low rpms and on blips.

[@SvenTviking]

@@morri03 I had it happen once and cleaned out the “conductive” grease with brake cleaner. No problem since.

[@mr.b9871]

Just found your channel today. I have to say these 5 tips are just plain common sense. Thanks! (First time hearing about the relays)

[@DarkVoodoo1981]

GoPro bolt is absolute class mate. Paused the video and ran out to do the swap on my ContiGT mid clip. Great video

[@Guvnarides-WI2020]

I've already done 4 out of the 5. Mine came with bar end mirrors and 2 into 1 Tec exhaust too but that GoPro bolt tip is pure gold...thanks man!!👍🍻

[@Fergutron]

Just fitted the TEC 2-1 on mine. Holy smokes!!! Videos coming soon. Check out my newer videos to see some of the recent transformation!

[@henryhartley9993]

Nice one, perhaps do a how to clean / degrease those relays video....

[@albe2207]

I second that, having just started having issues with my Himalayan due to overgreased relays

[@Dave.O]

@MOTOCAL we all know what your next video should be. I couldn't do KZbin videos because I'd always forget to have the camera filming me doing quick fixes and repairs (just so I'd have the footage to use later).

[@olivergenery]

A how to video would be great actually. I'm a total newb to even basic maintenance, so a simple to follow vid would be great

[@Fergutron]

I'm on it! Cheers :)

[@Fergutron]

@@albe2207 I'm on it! Cheers :)

[@Michael-gw6nj]

Just cleaned my relays ! Bike wouldn’t start was spitting on my last ride out all seems ok ! 👍

[@Rosbif06600]

Agree with the the mirrors. I had to buy extenders for my Triumph Tiger mirrors, but the Enfield is fine.

[@davidbesant]

All good points. My Euro5 interceptor randomly cuts out. The dealer reflashed the ECU a couple of times to no effect. They plan to fit a new ECU next. They never tried cleaning the contacts on the relays. Perhaps I should. Subbed.

[@Fergutron]

Report back and let me know!!

[@davidbesant]

Job. Done. Bike runs really differently. Throttle response has dulled a bit but hasn't cut out since. As this is a "learning system, it may still change over time. I'll let you know if it does. Much happier with bike now.

[@Fergutron]

@@davidbesant I'm glad it's sorted the main issue. Sad to hear it's not as responsive though. As you say, might sort itself out!! Let me know 👍

[@LordHolley]

Those are 5 legitimate suggestions! Nice job

[@stratpod]

great stuff. well i guess your fans want a cleaning the relays video, you could show the euro 4 himmi ones as well i guess, maybe anyone local with a euro 5 himmi/interceptor thats not sure how to go about it

[@clutchpedalreturnsprg7710]

Maybe, you all should band together with riders in other countries and do away with the Euro 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 regulations and mainly the board that established them. This board appears to exist just to torture you.

[@brendancarruthers5729]

Greetings from across the pond. Strong video, happy to support, hope you have success. 👍🏼

[@Fergutron]

Thank you Brendan! Very much appreciated

[@kerrykelly2707]

Love those side covers

[@stimsonromano2258]

Awesome review and thanks for sharing big love from Australia 😊😊😊

[@foxbruh0096]

Love these vids!!!

[@Fergutron]

Thank you!!

[@chrispulham4779]

Hi, i cleaned my relays as soon as i brought my Euro 5 and never gad any issues

[@frankcherry3810]

Good to know about the relays

[@enfield7123]

My only tip is get on ride till you find a nice cafe sit with ur coffee look at your bike and enjoy the day

[@Fergutron]

You nailed it to be honest.

[@jam42652]

Nice tips bro.

[@racheltaylor6578]

I think the side panels should match the tank.

[@Fergutron]

Agree. In fact I'm enquiring about getting some in ventura blue from India, and also thinking about wrapping the bike just to get a Match!

[@ruahinesrider]

I cleaned grease weeks ago after loosing power but still had same problem but one relay was faulty so I replaced all of them with Hitchcocks one's.Then I saw video where guy cut one in half & was already corroding after 1300km.Also if you do replace relays the Hitchcocks one's a twice the current & I noticed straight away bike started stronger & idled better & fuel issue loosing power fixed.Ended up being fuel pump relay stuffed.

[@Fergutron]

Thanks for letting me know mate. I'll grab some and we will do a before/after test. shall we!? I think we shall.

[@ruahinesrider]

@@Fergutron I can't talk for other brands of relays or how much current they have but Hitchcocks one's twice the current almost & cost £8 each.

[@johnkriss56]

eats a rip off

[@misterceptor]

Sexty pounds u say? Interesting..very interesting. The Gopro bolt idea is genius. Keep up the good work and keep them videos coming mate 😊

[@Fergutron]

Many thanks - so did you buy one!?

[@misterceptor]

@@Fergutron not yet. But I think I’ll go for just the left side.

[@michaeltowler2632]

I thought my mirrors are ok. I have the right one facing more over to the right so as to see a car if close in the lane next to me so there is no blind spot and the left mirror pointing more directly back than normal so as to see behind me and only a bit of the left side. I have 7800km on the clock. I don't like touching something that is working so won't clean the relays but will keep it in mind. I Ilke the GoPro bolt tip and will check it out first thing tomorrow.

[@loki1066]

Great tips 👍

[@robertadams4415]

Thanks for the tips

[@neilfowler3284]

Really good video

[@jesus2400]

Good video bro

[@angelnokare6906]

Does it feel really heavy at slow speeds/in a garage/traffic light? I love the looks of the bike but I really worry it'd be too heavy for be as a beginner rider

[@Fergutron]

Great question. In my opinion, no. This isn't a particularly heavy bike, nor is it a light bike. In my opinion, even truly heavy bikes dont feel heavy as soon as you are rolling even at slow speeds. The interceptor is easy to move around off the stand as well as it doesn't have awkward bulky fairings etc. The only correct answer is to arrange a test ride and see how you feel.

[@ianjohnson4753]

Nice one 👍

[@togeika]

Why do you mount your 360 camera on the front of your helmet? Wouldn't the GoPro go better there, then you can frame 360 dynamic video?

[@Fergutron]

I was testing the camera in wide mode. Its actually far better quality than the gopro. I do use the 360 camera in other positions too

[@ddmytrenko]

Just curious. How did you clean those relays from that white s...tty grease? What did you use? Thanks in andvance ;)

[@Fergutron]

A full can (or more) of contact cleaner sprayed liberally over the plugs and sockets and allowed to dry, before replacing with high quality dielectric grease.

[@KrishnaaArtisto]

How’s the Insta 360 x2? Is it worth a buy over other action cameras?

[@Fergutron]

It's great. I haven't used any other 360 cameras however, I think on paper, it's the best of the bunch, which is why I choose it. All I can say is, I doubt you would be disappointed. Check out my other vids for 360 footage!

[@RichardsModellingAdventures]

All good nice one :)

[@samb9439]

"Tip 1 lose weight" me: *throws engine off*

[@Fergutron]

😂😂

[@SvenTviking]

Take the mudguard extender off, lose weight, gain a streak of mud up your back!

[@Fergutron]

If you ride in the mud. I'd wager that most people who have bought an Interceptor or Conti are fair/dry weather riders and neither are capable off road, so in reality, the mudguard extender this bike is as useful as an ashtray.

[@Alex-io6ky]

go pro tip is good idea

[@chrisgraham5186]

Or save money and buy a similar 'thumb' bolt/screw from eBay or a local nut and bolt supplier for around a quid.

[@SouravAcharya9444]

nice

[@paulfoster5432]

Mostly crap ideas? I agree with you about the mirrors through. 😊

[@Fergutron]

Thanks for the input

[@wozza59]

Is the handlebar brace necessary?

[@Fergutron]

No, I removed it and made no different to vibrations or handling

[@GaryFÓBrien]

Can you say “purple burglar alarm” ? 😉

[@Fergutron]

Let me try.... *ahem* "O FLOWER OF SCOTLAAAAAND! " I tried 😉 .

[@GaryFÓBrien]

@@Fergutron Haha. Dorset now but Govanhill originally . Just saw that purple thing the other day , wasn’t even Limmy . Looking Interceptors.. again 🙄😁

[@hazcat640]

Never understood why manufacturers don't make a better design for passenger pegs instead of those big, ugly lumps of metal. Also it's funny how people are reluctant to move things on the handlebars so that are more comfortable / work better. Do they leave their car seats adjusted as they came from the dealer?

[@Fergutron]

I know, right!?!

[@JBehnen]

Tip 1: Lose every gram of weight possible. Tip 2: Put some weight on in form of bags you'll never use. Thanks for watching.

[@Fergutron]

The bags weigh very little and are very practical. Nothing wrong with offsetting the weight you intend to add either. For example, removing the stock exhaust for the right 2-1 system can save approximately 12kg apparently. That would offset the addition of a luggage rack and some panniers. Thank YOU for watching and taking the time out of your busy day to attempt to troll me. Have a lovely day.

[@doughoffman9463]

Run 5 miles every day and cut out all processed sugar and cut way down on bread and pasta.

[@aspinaki]

u still have 1m 22s left.🙂

[@marcjohnson7734]

I thought having a seat which can carry a pillion and having no pillion pegs was illegal? A single cafe seat and no pegs yes but pillion seat no pegs?

[@Fergutron]

Thanks for this comment Marc. I think I did know this deep in the depths of my mind as I'm sure I failed an MOT on an old 125cc in the past for the very same thing. Perhaps the foot pegs will go back on 😂😂 to be fair, I want to start taking my son out for short rides this year so it would have happened anyway!

[@johnkriss56]

Wow you are. on another planet mate#

[@Fergutron]

@@johnkriss56 Moi? Pourquoi?

[@morri03]

Stock mirrors are fine. I changed them because I don’t like the Mickey Mouse look

[@Fergutron]

Which is perfectly fair! I've just put bar ends on mine, purely for aesthetics (although, I do think that they are great. Less vibes for sure)

[@mred7030]

gotta say it , 47 bhp is optimistic , unless you were naughty ?

[@Fergutron]

47 bhp @ 7250 rpm is the claimed output on the interceptor.

[@mred7030]

@@Fergutron that is the claim but the fact is the dyno says 42.25 , but we wont argue just enjoy .

[@2WHEELSor2WINGS]

I think you will find the published figures are for the engine at the Crankshaft, to comply with cat' 2 licence requirements. 42/43 at the back wheel is about the transmission losses that are normal and to be expected. 😎

[@dannyzuehlsdorf3697]

cool accent

[@Fergutron]

Thank you! I'm glad somebody out there appreciates the Scots. Had many comments suggesting otherwise 😂

[@dannyvan5792]

if you does not speak engelich it is verry difficult to understand

[@Fergutron]

KZbin has automatic subtitles. They aren't always 100% accurate, but I don't have the time to type manual subtitles I'm afraid...and probably never will.

[@96bharatc]

Didn't understand 5th

[@Fergutron]

From the factory, the relays are covered in white grease which is there to protect the relays from corrosion and debris. However there is so much white grease applied that it begins to affect the connection/current. The relays control the fuel pump and starter, an inconsistent current affects the operation of these. This usually presents itself as stalling/erratic idling or other fuelling/running issues. It's easily fixed by using contact cleaner and removing the white grease from the pins. Hope that helps

[@96bharatc]

@@Fergutron I wish I knew what a relay was. I am sorry my knowledge about the bikes is very less. But I admire your efforts to make me understand. Thank you very much.