Interceptor 650 Project - Episode 6 - Short Seat Conversion

After a little layoff, I'm back with episode 6 of the Interceptor 650 Project, and this time the Royal Enfield gets a new short seat & rack conversion. The kit is from Sold out Motorcycles here in the UK, and it's a pretty straightforward job. In this video, I'll take you step by step through the process of fitting to an interceptor 650
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00:00 - Introduction
01:20 - The Teardown
05:01 - Ooopsie!
06:00 - Fixing kits
06:38 - Rear mudguard/Fender fitting
09:41 - Front seat latch
10:34 - Seat test fit
12:00 - Motogadget Rear Indicators
13:38 - Number plate mount & Tailight install
14:51 - Replacement rear wiring harness
16:36 - Rear Rack & Seat fitting
17:18 - The finished job!

[@akashbharadwaj1277]

Really love what you’re doing with the bike…prolly will take a couple ideas for my own. Looking forward to the next ep 😊

[@marcusrichardson3472]

Awesome job. You make it look easy !!! Love how this bike is shaping up

[@mancavemoto]

Thats because it is Marcus, if I can do it anyone can! Cheers

[@artiecisneros4691]

Looks great, the exhaust is sweet.😎

[@arorarahul322]

absolutely love what you’ve done to the bike. i have the same colour, can’t imagine what i would feel if i have mine done like this. absolutely stunning.

[@mancavemoto]

Cheers, still a long way to go...

[@JIMWSMITH]

Really makes a big improvement to the rear end. Spot on..

[@mickcresswell1031]

Loving the short seat conversion! It seems really good quality and goes together well. And really like the tail light and indicators. Looking good so far!

[@mancavemoto]

Cheers Mick

[@jorgemonegal4994]

Beautiful and simple, that's the point. I'm looking for an interceptor and this small changes makes the bike amazing.

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks, more to come over the winter

[@jcchico902]

Love everything that you're doing.... probably going to run my interceptor along the same way ......

[@Bearded.Wonder]

This is fun to watch. I'm looking forward to the rest of it.

[@a13bkd62]

Excellent Tony, looking really smart. Keep it going cold weather allowing🥶

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks, will do!

[@rickparkinmoto]

It's really shaping up nicely. I've been looking at replacing my indicators so I'll check out those Moblaze ones. Love the rear light too. Looking forward to the next chapter.

[@mancavemoto]

Cheers Rick

[@mikewells4043]

Great Video Tony! I have the Baker express too, AEW pipes, and few other mods, love it. Keep the videos coming, very intrigued on seeing more updates 🙂

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks, will do!

[@regulatorg573]

Loved the video! I bought a 22 Conti GT and I’m looking for some upgrade ideas. Came across your video and absolutely love the look of the seat and tail light. I just subscribed and I’m looking forward to all the upcoming videos! Thanks!

[@mancavemoto]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@stevenbatley8666]

Very nice,looks spot on not over done.

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks 👍

[@tinks43]

Looking good Tony, clever with the studs in the seat 👍🏻

[@mancavemoto]

Cheers, yes it looks pretty cool. It is a one off seat, but i might see if they'll sell me that one to keep on the bike

[@verdonrocksphotography3510]

love it, awesome rear light and seat tooo, cheers V!

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks! 👍

[@alexbergamini3556]

Wow… che bel lavoro!!! Moto bellissima 😍😍😍

[@andymushlarky7819]

Really starting to look the dogs. I like Royal Enfields, and yours is progressing nicely, will be good to see the completed bike. My father-in-law turned 92 last week, got his first Royal Enfiled when he was 16, has had a few others along with 30 other bikes over the years, and now owns and still rides, although no great saddle time these days, his current stead is a R.E. 350 Meteor.

[@mancavemoto]

Still riding at 92! hats off to him 👌

[@MOTOUK1]

Love the seat Tony 👌 been waiting for this video, happy Sunday 👍

[@mancavemoto]

Cheers, you too at least it’s more like March weather today!

[@MOTOUK1]

@@mancavemoto couple of weeks, lighter nights and above 10c, we may get one of those for sure 😂 fingers crossed 🤞

[@andrewbull3537]

Your bike looks well smart Tony 👌. When she's finished she'll be the talk of the town. Peace out ✌️

[@mancavemoto]

Ha! Cheers Andrew

[@Jaffa1951]

Looks good. Better than TMF's already. Looking forward to seeing the finished article.

[@colindeans5972]

I don't understand the need to paint The Baker Express tank, looks great to me.

[@mancavemoto]

Still a lot to do, but it’s shaping up quite nicely

[@brianmcleod4815]

Hi Tony, Thanks for your prompt reply to my comments. I feel we may have to agree to disagree on some points. Im a toolmaker by trade and have always done my own bike work, been wheel bulding since the age of 12 on pushbikes and have done many motorcycle wheel builds over the years. Its not a dark art, its easy and more people should have a go at these jobs themselves. Thanks again for your channel, i appreciate how much work you put in. Brian Armidale Australia

[@mancavemoto]

Sadly Brian not everyone has a background as a toolmaker, so you can’t judge other peoples approach based on the privilege your many years of training and experience. I wouldn’t trust riding on a wheel that I built myself. Having seen the process there is a lot of skill involved. It’s not a dark art at all but it is a skill that is learned and perfected over many years. As Chris said in the video it takes 100 or so builds before he considered himself an expert wheel builder. Not to mention the specialist tools that are required.

[@andrewbull3537]

Well done Tony 👏 she's looking well smart !!!!, the back end looks abit like a triumph ( cover up the front end with your hand and you will see ) anyway she's coming along nicely 👍. Peace out ✌️

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks 👍 more to come soon, the plan is to finish the bike off over winter

[@fabio5995]

Great job Tony👌👌

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks Fabio 🤜🤛

[@painfulsilence316]

The only thing I found *necessary* to change on that bike (from stock) was the seat. Looks great!

[@teneretraveller8980]

That is a very clean look. Minimalist, which I like. Mrs Traveller would have a bit of a squeeze on the back, but like it. Fork gaiters should be standard on all bikes. Especially as so cheap. ( £20 ) and look good as well as being practical. Enjoying the build. Safe, happy travels 👍

[@mancavemoto]

Good call! Something to consider when I look at the front end. I don’t need to worry about a pillion, so the seats plenty long enough for my fat backside 😉👍

[@oliverleifadams2003]

Short seat & rack both look fantastic-great video cheers. I stopped at 25 modifications on my Interceptor (before giving it to the wife) but if I had a spare £600 I would definitely do the seat/rack thing. 👍🏼, & maybe powder coating some of the shiny bits, a remap & a 2-into-1 exhaust to save a bit of weight (S&S cans in mine with straight through headers-sound great).

[@mancavemoto]

Cheers, yes I've way to go yet, but plan not to go overboard

[@hughrouse4093]

Looks good👍

[@robertadams4415]

Looking good mate

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks 👍

[@patthewoodboy]

I prefer it with the long seat , great looking bike

[@mancavemoto]

Fair enough! Cheers

[@user-sw2lv3zp6o]

Looks very good.

[@mancavemoto]

Cheers

[@blindlywewander]

Love following this build. The new seat looks fantastic. I think I’m with you on the shorter frame rail, though. It would look better if it ended right at the back of the seat. Also, that scratch hurt my soul. I had a huge scratch from a tank bag on my Bobber and it ruined me for days. Buffed out fortunately. You’re killing this build though. Bikes looking great and I’m already looking forward to the next vid!

[@mancavemoto]

Yep, I think once all the initial mods are done (in the spirit of the original no cut ethos) I will look at the short look modification. This ones not gonna buff out, its down to the metal, but it has shown me how 'thin' the RE stock paint job is!

[@Desmo904]

Looking very nice there Tony. I like what you've done! (Not that it would matter a jot if I didn't! hehe) Bit of a bummer about the petrol tank but if you're going to repaint it anyway then no harm no foul, shit happens. Looking forward to what you decide on next. 👍

[@mancavemoto]

Cheers, I applied a 20mm gold pinstripe up the centre of the tank today. Looks OK, well better that the scratch anyway!

[@bakercompanygaming947]

SOLID VIDEO! i did not want to cut my frame this visually a perfect alternative! EDIT: damn i went to order and they are sold out!

[@mancavemoto]

I think they’ve had a run on orders, it’s apparently just the seats they are waiting for?

[@bakercompanygaming947]

@@mancavemoto yes I reached out to them

[@johnward3490]

Looks great, way better than factory

[@mancavemoto]

It’s getting there…

[@alexandregarciabarea6659]

Very better 👏👏👏

[@hermitmonk52]

Nice seat! I think maybe black for mudguards and rack too, depending on your tank colour plans.

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks, yes I’m leaning towards that

[@duncancleverley6366]

Short seat and rack look nice although my taste would be black not brown.. TBH I’m not a fan of the indicators but each to their own. Thanks for the video and looking forward to the next one.

[@mancavemoto]

Cheers Duncan, yep I originally was going for black diamond stitch, but they were waiting for stock, so they let me use this brown one. It’s works pretty well though I think?

[@joehince4590]

Good work 👍🏼 Short term suggestion ref the whoopsie, matching gold pin stripe straight up the centre on the tank?

[@mancavemoto]

Already in the plan 😉 thanks Joe

[@jjnewman65]

Nice one Tony. Lovely job 👏. Perhaps those indicators may be obscured if you carry a tail bag? I’m looking forward to the tank job and what colour you go for.

[@mancavemoto]

Yes, I bought them to go either side of the number plate, and I might move them there. I thought i'd mount them to show the option on this kit, but being so small i'm not sure i'll keep them there

[@willgarrod9907]

Very tasteful mods they are Tony. It is shaping up really nicely but I still reckon that exhaust is still too short and too load…..but a really well produced and edited video thanks😁

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks Will, I’m still not convinced the exhaust will stay long term yet either. I’m keeping my options open

[@JohnSmith-xw5qe]

I think it looks terrific! I love the seat! Also what a great idea of fitting a rack on top of the frame therefore not having to cut & weld! I also like the small indicators & rear light look brilliant! Be interesting tho to find out if vehicles from behind can clearly see the indicator flashing? As am a complete novice when doing anything to do with wires,how easy was it? I like the look of the bike very nice!

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks, still a lot to do, but its getting there. The indicators are very bright, but I am going to move them onto a bracket so that they sit either side of the number plate. Wiring is pretty easy, with the right tools and taking your time its no real problem.

[@pierregreenway81]

Hi Mate, firstly, love the videos... I've just bought the same short seat set from SOM and am using the Motogadget indicators as you have, but just wondering whether you are selling the rear wiring harness/could you make me one at a price so I can just plug and play? Cheers, keep em coming!

[@jonwright490]

Looks great, I think the black seat would look better but I suppose it depends on what colour you go for on the tank. Can I suggest black renthal bars and bar end mirrors? Fork gators too maybe.

[@mancavemoto]

Yeah, not fixed on a seat colour yet, as I say they loaned me the brown one as the are waiting for black ones to come back into stock. It does kinda work with this colour scheme though

[@ernstjo3888]

Nice tidy job, what about brushed alloy front guard ?

[@mancavemoto]

Yep I’ll fit a matching front guard, just can’t decide on brushed or painted black?

[@aceofspades5786]

like it, wouldn't paint the tank though, nice colours

[@mancavemoto]

I was going to keep the same colours, but maybe a slightly different take on the design?

[@mattwilliams9758]

Watching this one with interest. Will you be matching the front mudguard with a brushed version? Painting that rear would be a bit of a loss as it would be very similar to the OEM you removed, no? Great progress, looking forward to seeing what you do with the tank paint job. Keep warm.

[@mancavemoto]

Yes, now its on I think i'll fit a matching front mudguard

[@colindeans5972]

Looks good Tony. That exhaust needs to go though, c'mon you've had your fun, the laugh's over now.

[@mancavemoto]

😂😂👍

[@MsMercredi]

Hello, nice mods. Where did you get from the rear mudguard? Lookong to do the dame but i keep standard seat...

[@mancavemoto]

Its from www.soldoutmotorcycles.com

[@harideepak8144]

I can keep staring at the bike like that. Btw I like the side panels, could you tell me where you sourced them from, and also what tires are those and their specs?

[@mancavemoto]

Hi, they are stock side panels, I drilled them and fitted mesh behind, then repainted, and easy job. The tyres are Dunlop Mutant and you can find out more in these episodes kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnXco5iCmrCApMksi=p8GTlnZevjaT8Yrq and kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqSQYY2Nrd-Bhcksi=CFnH_wN3FmORNBH3

[@MattRowlands-fn6jj]

That looks great- I’m definitely considering this kit. Also the tyres look great what are they please

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks, the tyres are Dunlop Mutants

[@MattRowlands-fn6jj]

@@mancavemoto Thanks mate I found episode 3 Keep up the good work 👍

[@JoaoPedro-ky6mv]

hello friend!! beautiful bike!! Can you help me with this doubt. Does this bench support two people?

[@mancavemoto]

If you’re good friends! But in reality not really it’s designed as a single seat

[@thesundayrides]

Well done with the bike, mate! Is the bike running well?

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks, Yes it is!

[@timothybrockbank7474]

Sold out do some nice stuff

[@stevesteve1965]

Keep the rear Mudguard as is and get a front one to match. 👍

[@mancavemoto]

That's the plan now

[@RocketMan_Moto]

I like the short seat and rack, but not sure about the tiny indicators, tbh🤔

[@mancavemoto]

They were originally sourced to go either side of the number plate, so I may yet relocate them.

[@hamsterclamper]

@@mancavemoto probably safer too. Located where they are might make them invisible on bends to cars following behind??

[@seauryakumar]

I thought you didn't like Royal Enfield interceptor, why are watching the customisation videos? Changed your mind, worried about the indian KZbin army?

[@SuperBlizzard77]

@@seauryakumar Bhai mere, thik hai agar usey nahi pasand ayi bike to. Mere pe bhi Interceptor hi hai, muje baut pasand ayi, use nahi ayi. Bas itta hi to hai. Tu aise bolega usko to bas apni janta hi chidti Hui Nazar aegi mere bhai. 😊

[@Guvnarides-WI2020]

Can I add the seat and rack without changing the tail light, indicators and mud guard right away? Purely for budget purposes. Looks great! 👍🍻

[@mancavemoto]

Unfortunately the rack doesn’t work with the stock mudguard as the mudguard sits above the frame rails. If you put spacers in to raise it, then the rack doesn’t fit under the stock taillight. But you can use the short seat on its own with the stock mudguard

[@Guvnarides-WI2020]

@@mancavemoto thanks much!

[@michaelmclarney1994]

If you want to cover that scratch, the company i work for, mixes paint and supplies Hitchcocks with colour matched touch up pens for all the Enfields.

[@mancavemoto]

Ah cool, but the plan is to paint the tank anyway, so I’m not to worries at the moment. I’ve stuck a pinstripe over it for now 👍

[@michaelmclarney1994]

@@mancavemoto no problem, I haven't got my I interceptor yet but I'm already planning the mods and am aiming to get 47bhp at the rear wheel with mods, weight and rotational mass reduction, although that isn't important. The main thing is how the bike will look and make me feel. 👍

[@chriserskine585]

Hi, what type of tyres did you use?, bike is coming along nicely mate, trouble with these bikes is you can spend a fortune on aftermarket parts😂

[@mancavemoto]

They are dunlop Mutants, theres a couple og videos in the playlist...kzbin.info/www/bejne/oV6WfGeudrhmadk

[@stewartshazminors9251]

How do you find tge seat, comfort wise?

[@mancavemoto]

Its not too bad, but I wouldnt want to go touring on it. Mind you I spent a whole day on it for the DGR and didnt have any complaints

[@Ravan_Caw]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@mancavemoto]

👌

[@theyorkbiker.8214]

Looks fantastic, my wife likes a ride out with me,how is the seat for pillion?

[@mancavemoto]

Not fantastic to be honest, it’s 6 inches shorter than stock, so if your both smallish, it might be ok?

[@theyorkbiker.8214]

@@mancavemoto shame, I'm a big lad but the wifey is dinky.

[@WidleyWesident]

Nice mods: does your insurance company charge you extra premium for having them. How are you finding the better handling from your shocks?

[@mancavemoto]

No these are all so far allowed under my policy. The shocks are still stock, but I’ve replaced the rears in the next upcoming episode

[@RafaelMambrini]

10:52 lol :D

[@mancavemoto]

?

[@RafaelMambrini]

@@mancavemoto you are fliping off ;D

[@flameonfzn]

wish that kind of mod was available in India 😢 I really want this for my interceptor 650

[@Hamsa3600]

where can i hear those shorties exsaust pipes ???

[@mancavemoto]

Here kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoe0cpyIpq2igdE

[@lucimoto2922]

Great video That exhaust it is a NO

[@Wildone371]

Is it possible to buy just the seat and rack?

[@mancavemoto]

Yes, you can buy all the parts individually

[@Wildone371]

@Man Cave Moto unfortunately they seem to have sold out on their website though.

[@dsamotorcycle9093]

Nice, is that leather?

[@mancavemoto]

This one is yes

[@keanuxu5435]

I was hoping to see what it would look like if one or two people sat on that seat. I’m waiting at the doctor’s office and could not listen to the video, so I couldn’t hear if it was capable of seating two.

[@mancavemoto]

Its really designed for single use, if you carry a pillion , use a standard length seat.

[@keanuxu5435]

@@mancavemoto Thank you

[@altafsheikh8278]

What's exhaust name.?

[@mancavemoto]

SOMotoco Short shot exhaust

[@matthewetmoi8436]

Looks like somebody took a big bite out of your exhaust and your seat. Basically destroyed all the proportions and balance of the bike.

[@mancavemoto]

Good job it’s mine and not yours then….

[@13ahab]

I don't like the seat it looks like a flattened slug, but each to there own.

[@mancavemoto]

Exactly, thankfully we are all different!

[@user-pz5sr8so2z]

Buy a Great looking inexpensive bike and with work turn into a Expensive Bike??

[@mancavemoto]

Or buy relatively inexpensive bike and turn it into your own, and still spend less than buying a stock bike from a competitor 🤔

[@colindelamare3180]

Just aswell beauty is in the eye of the beholder because you have taken a good looking machine and turned it into an ugly cheap looking abomination

[@mancavemoto]

Each to their own mate, thanks for watching and commenting and hang on to your hat there’s more to come

[@brianperry]

Oh dear I'm afraid the bike looks totally out of balance now. l prefer the look with the original seat...

[@mancavemoto]

Well the front end hasn’t been touched yet, so it will look a little unbalanced from stock obviously

[@mattwilliams9758]

Watching this one with interest. Will you be matching the front mudguard with a brushed version? Painting that rear would be a bit of a loss as it would be very similar to the OEM you removed, no? Great progress, looking forward to seeing what you do with the tank paint job. Keep warm.

[@mancavemoto]

I think that’s the route I’ll go down, a bit of contrast wouldn’t hurt.