Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Project - EP.7 A long awaited update

I can't believe how long it's been since the last Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Project video! Time has flown by and whilst I've been busy with other stuff on the channel I have neglected it a bit. I have been waiting on parts and trying to put money aside, but still, it's been a long time!
In this video, I thought I'd bring you up to speed with the Interceptor 650 project and start thinking about what's next and where to go with it.
Here's a list and links to the parts I've used;
Short Seat & Rack - www.soldoutmot...
Long Shot Exhaust - www.soldoutmot...
Headlight Brackets - www.soldoutmot...
Handlebars - www.soldoutmot...
Indicators - motogadget.com...
Bar End Mirrors - motogadget.com...
Tyres - www.dunlop.eu/...
Rear Indicator Brackets - www.soldoutmot...
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[@Dan-56]

I like the modifications you’ve made ! It’s nice to see a bike tastefully modified when the owner has left the hacksaw and the angle grinder in the toolbox 😉👍.

[@mancavemoto]

Cheers

[@williamjones6478]

You are absolutely correct the right things have been modded

[@marcusrichardson3472]

Great job. You’re so right about suspension and tyres, best mods by far. My R9T was totally transformed. Love what you’ve done with this, love the pipe too

[@mancavemoto]

Cheers, funnily enough it’s an R9T that I’m hoping to buy. Loved them since they first launched and it’s what I would have bought over the street twin, but the prices were just too high for me.

[@marcusrichardson3472]

@@mancavemoto Ah amazing. You’ll love it. Need the Wilbers rear shock though, makes such a difference.

[@mancavemoto]

Cheers, I’ll bear that in mind 👍

[@jjnewman65]

@@mancavemotoI’ll look forward to that Tony

[@johndavison5016]

R9T only compares to Speed Twin not Street Twin. I almost bought the 9T but ended up going for the prettier (imo) ST1200. The 9T is very customisable though I’d potentially be interested in the RE if still for sale

[@Paula-he7qe]

Looking great the back end and seat has given the bike a big lift.Thanks for the content i love taking as much as i can off a bike.

[@mancavemoto]

No problem 👍

[@BMfilmlondon]

Beautiful! Just passed my mod 2 and am going to buy an interceptor. This gives me loads of inspo to start my own project, smashed it!

[@mancavemoto]

Cheers, have fun with it

[@skymningforelsket1302]

Awesome job on the whole back end of the bike --- the rack, seat, exposed frame, tire, fender, and light. I really like it. Glad you didn't just toss on a "tail tidy" and call it a day.

[@mancavemoto]

Thank you

[@danielkerr4100]

I'm actually painting my tank on my Interceptor next week and looking forward to it, I couldn't find anyone locally, at least for a good price.

[@mancavemoto]

Cool, it’s something I’d considered. Let me know how you get on

[@MichaelMassie]

I have that very same bike. Love it.

[@AsmodeusT]

Cheers for the update buddy. Love what you have done, the plans sound solid. I personally would love to see the finished article, but I understand that sometimes people's wants change. I'm keen to see what you decide. 😊

[@mancavemoto]

Yeah, there’s definitely a desire to see it finished, but I know what I’m like and I’ll always go further than I should lol

[@AsmodeusT]

@mancavemoto Don't we all brother, don't we all 😂. At any rate, I look forward to seeing what you decide.

[@tinks43]

Great to see you and the bike Tony, glad you’re well and the additions are looking great. Keep tinkering 👍🏻

[@mancavemoto]

Cheers

[@stevesanelli90]

Loving the look of the Baker Express as you have Tony👌 Sad to see it go though 🫡

[@teneretraveller8980]

Looks great. And much more reasonably priced than some other efforts. Good work. Ride safe 👍

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks 👍

[@user-sw2lv3zp6o]

Looks very good, Tony.

[@andrewbull3537]

You had to do it ?!....going through the tunnel and blipping the throttle ..(dont we all 😁) The enfield is looking well smart 👍. Keep the videos coming tony . Peace out ✌️

[@mancavemoto]

Ha! It’s the law 😂

[@HippoDrones]

Looks great mate... I prefer the new exhaust set up vs the short underslung one. Customising bikes is a never ending story... are they ever finished? Be a shame to sell it, but I fully get it, am selling my custom Moto Guzzi V7, or at least trying to as well. It has only gone to the MoT and back the last 2 years pretty much.

[@johnterry804]

Like it love the seat and rack also the exhaust looks and sounds great 👍

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks 👍

[@johntucker4218]

Yeah I really like it nice job Tony

[@mancavemoto]

Cheers John

[@m2menuiserie540]

Most enjoyable video. Your slight (!) modifications have almost all been major improvements, but I would not risk those miniscule indicators snuggling up to the headlight. One splatted bug . . . When Royal Enfield made motorcycles previously, Morris Minors had indicators that flipped up to flash. Sexy. Have you considered installing something similar? Or hand signals with dayglo gloves?

[@mancavemoto]

The plan is to add stalks to space them out a little further. I had a '59 VW Beetle Cabrio that had semaphore signals, but nobody looks for those these days

[@andrewconn7896]

Interested to know where you found the shocks at £650. Everywhere I’ve looked has them at £750+

[@mancavemoto]

To be fair, I did them quite a while ago, I haven’t kept up with the latest prices

[@marklengal9990]

I wonder if he can make the short seat and rack fit my Bonnieville? The bikes are so similar

[@sd3457]

Needs a little pillion pad to cover the rack for that occasional 2-up requirement.

[@mancavemoto]

True, but I’ve removed the pillion pegs too. Might be a good suggestion for the company though 👍

[@Bearded.Wonder]

I've got another question. What's the bike you're considering to replace this one? 😉

[@mancavemoto]

I’ve always wanted to do something with an RnineT, and I’ve got the chance to get an early one at a decent price

[@Bearded.Wonder]

@@mancavemoto, curiosity peeked.

[@judgejury605]

Love your machined spindles…..what, where?

[@mancavemoto]

They are made by Fastec Racing www.fastec-racing.co.uk/

[@user-pq3ep6hu7m]

I would stop modifying it and sell it as it is with all its original parts. Further modifications paint, clocks, etc. would best be left to the new owner.

[@stewartshazminors9251]

Love the bike, interested if you sell it

[@mancavemoto]

Cheers, you can message me on insta or facebook

[@willgarrod9907]

Very nice but you left us hanging with that tease about the bike you want to replace the RE with😵‍💫

[@mancavemoto]

Ha! Yes… I was going to build some anticipation 😂 but it’s not a secret that I’ve always wanted an RnineT, and I’ve got an opportunity to get an early one at a good price

[@colinaina2561]

What size front tyre are you running on the front? Looking good!

[@mancavemoto]

It's a 110/80-18

[@vadiktab]

Hello. Please, tell what size is rear tyre?

[@mancavemoto]

150/70-17

[@vadiktab]

@@mancavemotooh, so it put in without any changes? Does the width fit?

[@splodge5714]

Must be getting near the cost of TMF's Interceptor.

[@mancavemoto]

Nowhere near

[@dirkdiggler5164]

The modifications showcased cost about $3500 USD. Short Seat & Rack $741.00 USD , Long Shot Exhaust $904.00 USD , CNC machined Headlight Brackets $240.00 USD , 28mm Tapered Bars $40.00 USD , indicators $45 , The handlebar end mirror $116 , Rear Indicator extension Brackets $25.00 USD, Dunlop Mutant Tire Combo $327 , Alloy rear fender $117 , motone tail light $100 , license plate bracket $20 , Ohlins STX36 R Twin Rear Shocks $779

[@johnDukemaster]

@@dirkdiggler5164 Rear rim?