ROYAL ENFIELD INTERCEPTOR 650 | Speed Wobbles OH NO!

Cheeky ride while out on my lunch break after having a bit of a shopping session at the motorbike dealer.
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[@crumblymal8479]

Man I am so jealous right now ya have great weather there looks great fun here is just bloody cold wet and miserable right now but hey it won't be long now I hope for that sunshine and a bit of heat here . : )

[@roadblastmedia]

Hopefully you get some good weather soon mate good to hear from you!

[@crumblymal8479]

@@roadblastmedia Cheers man watch them tanks slappers : D

[@russellbiggs1397]

I suspect the wobble is tyre related, i only get 6ish Km out of my rear tyre and I get that wobble when it's time for a new one. The YSS fork upgrade was the single best Mod i have done to my Interceptor the bike feels much more planted.

[@roadblastmedia]

Nice one mate yeah the inty is due for some new rubber!

[@ruahinesrider]

I hear ya on the Yss fork upgrade made a huge difference the front had to add 2 more clicks of preload in rear to balance bike.

[@RVRCloset]

That is scary! Is that Halcyon mirrors? Love the looks, have those on my W650. Both a Himalayan and a Classic 500 to the channel?! Sweet! :D

[@roadblastmedia]

Yeah bro halcyon they look so cool and yeah bro once i sell my little 250 the himalayan wont be far away and unfortunatley the 500 sale fell through so we will be going brand new which might take some time definitley will be soon though!

[@renupandey87]

Side mirrors look really cool 👍

[@renupandey87]

Did I miss the video of you upgrading the regular mirrors

[@sakshampandey9152]

Ya dude it adds a different look to motorbike

[@roadblastmedia]

Cheers bro yeah we did them a while back they look so good! We bought them off one of the subscribers!

[@mohitbhardwaj7573]

Oooohh the sound of the exhaust when you rev match 😍😍💥💥

[@Beanerds]

I hear you Vinny , yes these sound so good , I love mine , loud but not overly loud , just a great old school British twin sound .

[@roadblastmedia]

Cheers brian!

[@Beanerds]

@@roadblastmedia No worries , on the ' Death wobble ' I have hit 190 max on my 650 Inteceptor and have not had any wobbles, she just sits there and behaves . I have small bar ends now , and the standard mirrors just did there job at high speeds , yes I am 6 ft and 100kg so it could be something to do with the way the bike is set up for your Dad . Personally I would give the bike a thorough going over ,, frame , bearings , triple trees , spokes ( especially spokes ) etc , because that is not normal .

[@sohammhatre433]

So which new tyres are you going to buy ? Plz do a review and testing 🙏

[@roadblastmedia]

Bridgestone bt46 tyres bro and will do! Good idea

[@amex4453]

I think the wobble issue can be fixed by changing the tires. I can't remember which ones.

[@roadblastmedia]

Yeah bro will be getting some new rubber soon!

[@Beanerds]

@@roadblastmedia Does your Dad's Interceptor have the Pirelli ' Phantom Sport's ' ? , if so these are top tires and should not be the problem , Hell back in the day my Norton should have had Dunlop TT100's ,,, could not afford them , no way so we all hat the Chinese ChinSing ? version of the TT100's , great because they were 1/4 the price , exactly the same in the dry BUT !!!! , as my Brother Grashopper used to say , in the wet ... ...... 'Like slime off an eel's back ' , but our wet weather gear sucked so wet weather riding was always at the mininum .

[@roadblastmedia]

@@Beanerds yeah its got the standard pirellis mate i think it could also have to do with it being set up for his weight im alot lighter so springs may have been too stiff

[@usermuthu]

I changed the tyres and the wobbling speed mark moved from 90 kmph to 120 kmph but it wobbles!!!

[@bel19119082008]

Pls adjust rear suspension to the max preload aka stiff setting and tyres' pressure a couple of psi higher than normal. Hope these will solve the issue. Factory settings are a bit soft fr High speed running, albeit they are fine fr normal day to day rides.

[@roadblastmedia]

Yeah mate i figured thats what it would be the bike was set up for my dad not me and im alot lighter than him

[@kristophertrout7328]

Take a closer look at the rear axle alignment and make sure it isn't a little off. If you have any cracked spots along a tire sidewall that could indicate some pothole damage and a new tire could be in order. Then check the steering head bearings and make sure the torque is correct.

[@Beanerds]

yes , you like me realise something is not right there . see above .

[@clutchpedalreturnsprg7710]

@@Beanerds Agreed, grease steering head bearings.

[@Buckaroo27]

Avon Roadriders 18” are what they use on the race bikes at the Classic Isle of Man TT and Avon have recently released the new Roadrider mark2. The speed wobble looks like when you are leaned over you are at the edge where the tyre is squaring off. Either side of that and probably no wobbles.

[@roadblastmedia]

Yeah mate that could be it probably a mix of a few things the suspension is set up for a heavier person too

[@kenrogers8366]

Love that sound also! I've always said Harleys make a lot of noise over nothing. I find that uneven, raucous sound too much, almost as if to insist 'Hey, I'm here', like your loudest most boring friend you wish would bugger off...

[@roadblastmedia]

Well said mate yeah alot of them are all noise there are a couple harleys that ive seen done really nicely and those also seem to have more modest exhaust systems but that is a very rare thing haha

[@stevemiller6044]

Hey Bud, hello from the States. I like your choice of RE. I have the same Glitter & Dust model. Also agree with your take on sound of twin pipes vs 2-1. Twin S&S slip ons are bad ass, but I have to give the weight savings and performance to the TEC pipe--still sounds good but not the same snarl. I'll be checking out the rest of your vids.

[@roadblastmedia]

Cheers mate! The glitter and dust inty is my dads but i always find myself taking it for a ride i love the sound and the seating position i personally own a Dr mayhem continental GT with a tec 2 into 1 and it performs awesome and sounds great just not as good as the 2-2 pipes! Thanks for the comment mate hope you enjoy my other videos!

[@renupandey87]

Ayo bro you reply to every comment Builds a strong bond bro Really feel connected

[@sakshampandey9152]

Cheers mate! this man never fails to connect with the vibe bruh

[@roadblastmedia]

Cheers bro! Its the most fun part about youtube I love talking to people from all around the world its awesome! Such a great community around these bikes!

[@antonyheadford6538]

Another great video, I’m thinking of putting a 150 size tyre on the back , what do you think ? 🤔

[@roadblastmedia]

Great idea bro!

[@ruahinesrider]

Perilli Sport Demon tyre's are supposed to be pretty good & are 110/70/18 & 140/70/18 so are 10mm wider front & back. Just as long as you realize the wider tyre will affect turn in on corners. A 140/70/18 or 140/80/18 are a good compromise giving you extra width but not affecting turn in to much.Also the 80 means it higher & will improve comfort over the stock 70.There are a heap of tyre's you can choose from depending on your needs.I'm trying out the Bridgestone Batlax BT46 tyre's in stock size & are proving to be good better than the stock.

[@antonyheadford6538]

@@ruahinesrider thanks for info much appreciated, will be looking at them 🤝👍

[@ruahinesrider]

@@antonyheadford6538 Those BATLAX BT 46 also come in 140/18 size but not sure of height 70 or 80 but both will work.

[@antonyheadford6538]

@@ruahinesrider cheers Mate , I’ll see if any videos on KZbin 😎😎

[@SeamusMacMattain]

I'll be riding with you on the 12th, kinda.... A local biker was run off the road and we are having a benefit run for him... I want to put the TEC 2 into 2 headers and slip ons to maximize airflow, those with the performance air cleaner will be just about perfect for me

[@roadblastmedia]

Awesome mate! Thags very cool of you all to do a ride for him and yeah mate the 2-2 full system is wicked!

[@norsehall309]

G'day, bad news the Norton l sold is no more, the bloke that bought it slid on gravel at speed on a corner and the bike went under a truck cumming the other way, rider safe, Norton f##ked, anyway they motorcycle riding "shit happens" keep safe, cheers mate, Neil 🤠.

[@roadblastmedia]

Oh no! Thats terrible news mate sad to have a bike of that pedigree turned in to a pile of junk but at least the riders safe! Thats really all that matters in the end aye!

[@ruahinesrider]

Ooohhhh what a shame got look for that loose gravel on corners & driveways.Heaps of it out on country corners & driveways in NZ especially where I live & add a to much speed & can be on the ground.We've all had close one's with gravel on corners.

[@warriorfight7806]

As Indian i don't have habit to see road without traffic 😂😂😂.

[@roadblastmedia]

Haha yeah bro were very lucky in my city has a population of around 160,000

[@pranavsuresh8925]

Swap for a 17 inch rim and use a 150/60 section tyre. It will never wobble again

[@roadblastmedia]

Thanks for the advice bro!!

[@ameybhangre8715]

I am having the same problem with my interceptor. Please tell me some solution..😟

[@roadblastmedia]

We ended up doing new tyres and dialing up the suspension. Could need your wheels balanced if it isnt that

[@BlueRidgeRider]

It’s the steering head bearings. Look up the factory procedures for proper torquing of the bearings. Of course it could be bent wheels or bad tires but 97% of Interceptor wobbles are caused by improper steering head bearing torque.

[@roadblastmedia]

Will look in to that mate i dont think that has been touched since we bought it and were creeping up to 5000km so have a good feeling its tyres but will look in to that. Cheers mate!

[@ruahinesrider]

How many km has bird 🐦man's bike done now? After 6k the stock tyre's can cause wobble.Got those Gaiters now so be a great time to do the YSS fork upgrade.I used the recommended 15weight oil and used Motul fork oil & if you using Motul fork oil a 10wgt probably be better as mine with the 15wgt is firm as f🤬k.Fork oil is different from manufacturers a 10wgt from one will equal a 12- 15wgt from another but after 300-500km when Yss fork upgrade has broken in you can stiffen or soften depending on what brand & weight of fork oil you used.Yss recommend 30% preload setting until broken in & are adjustable for preload.Your bike will be firm in the front when you first ride it & you'll have to add more preload at the rear to balance the bike otherwise the rear will be fighting the front.I'd add 1 click of preload at rear when Yss is installed & depending on fork oil might have to add another to balance bike.I went from 2 preload setting to 3 after 20km riding after Yss done then did another 80km & added another click so went up two clicks at rear & are on the 4th setting out of 5 but like I said earlier a lighter 10wgt fork oil might have been 3.Also for Yss fork upgrade to fit on Interceptor you will need at least 30mm bar risers from TEC or Hitchcocks or my favorite Motone up & overs which will lift height 25mm & back towards you 25mm & will give a more bend in elbow & much more relaxed riding position & allow you to fit Yss fork upgrade.The Motone up & overs are expensive but are worth it & safer to giving you more bend in elbow therefore more control & relaxed riding position.

[@roadblastmedia]

Definitley needing to do those upgrades bro! You need to work for royal enfield modifications division! youre a bloody encyclopedia 🤣

[@ruahinesrider]

@@roadblastmedia Know all c🤬t you reckon.hahaha😆🤣

[@daintree2455]

Thanks Dr RR. Very impressive dissertation on Royal Enfield handling upgrades.I've just awarded you a honorary doctorate in bike dynamics and handling.

[@ruahinesrider]

@@daintree2455 I'll take it.😆

[@ruahinesrider]

@@daintree2455 How you holding up Dain mate know where those floods are you?

[@sebaty8747]

Wobbling happens because of the stock

[@keanugallardo]

Hey, mate! Just wondering what did you do to solve the issue?

[@roadblastmedia]

Hows it mate! Tyres were a bit worn and the suspension was set up for a different rider so just a new set of rubber and dialed up the shocks

[@keanugallardo]

@@roadblastmedia thanks mate! Appreciate that!

[@onecookieboy]

Holy shite, that head shake is a bit of a worry, frame flexing?.

[@roadblastmedia]

Dont think so mate i think its a mix of the bike being set up for a different weight and it was quite windy out

[@onecookieboy]

@@roadblastmedia I have ridden for years and the only bike that ever did that was an old shovel head HD superglide that was really upset by a dip halfway around a sweeping bend, frightened the crap out of me (not literally), I was led to believe that it was caused by poor longitudinal frame stiffness and poor support of the steering head/triple tree. Perhaps a steering damper might help?

[@roadblastmedia]

@@onecookieboy ohh right mate yeah a dampener might go well but i think it may actually be the tyres a few people have mentioned their bikes did the same around the 5-6k km mark and only stopped when thsy changed the tyres

[@onecookieboy]

@@roadblastmedia Yeah, I just noticed some of the responses, I'm not convinced but you never know.

[@DirkGentley42]

I doubt it's the Harris racing design frame. They have a really good rep.

[@_Stargazer_.]

Those mirrors though !!

[@roadblastmedia]

Theyre awesome aye! Look the part!

[@mohitbhardwaj7573]

Hey Vinny, I own interceptor sunset strip and have done 2000 kms so far. Pretty new and very exciting motorcycle to ride here in India. I have got a few mods done too, only to improve the riding experience.. for example better seat, pillion footrest extension and recently RE meteor's handlebar to get the grips/handl closer to myself (less strain on the wrist and shoulders). Handlebar has been one of the best mods IMO. I DON'T KNOW why am I telling you all this and not ask the question I wanted to ask first, are those stock exhausts? They sound a little different

[@roadblastmedia]

Hey mate sounds like youve done some nice mods there! And no theyre not stock theyre Lextek AC1 slip ons haha very loud! Cheers for the comment mate!!

[@mohitbhardwaj7573]

@@roadblastmedia haha, yes a few but only for safety and comfort as I don't like aesthetic mods and prefer stock.. How much was the pair of exhaust for? In India you have got some brilliant exhausts ranging between US $150-200 and even more.

[@roadblastmedia]

@@mohitbhardwaj7573 the Lextek Ac1s cost around that 200-300 usd mark aswell very high quality!

[@mohitbhardwaj7573]

@@roadblastmedia one last thing.. if the exhaust is being recorded through the mic in your helmet, those are bloody loud 🤣🤣 Can you please tell me your vlogging setup, camera and mic ?

[@roadblastmedia]

@@mohitbhardwaj7573 yeah mate ive done a pure raw sound video too gives a more authentic feeling and its a go pro hero 9 with media mod and purple panda mic

[@shubhromu]

At what speed did you get the wobble? I've heard the 650s have this problem

[@roadblastmedia]

About 140 but ive done 190 on my gt with no wobbles i think it may be the tyres that are a bit worn out

[@shubhromu]

@@roadblastmedia I've heard the pirellis had this issue...

[@roadblastmedia]

@@shubhromu yeah mate thats what its got on it

[@julianperry5141]

Could be tyre pressure or even the tyres.

[@roadblastmedia]

Yeah i think its the tyres hes reaching almost 6k kms

[@roadblastmedia]

Time for some battlaxs 🤣

[@TheNoOne916]

Where can i get that bar end mirrors?

[@roadblastmedia]

accessories.hitchcocksmotorcycles.com/accessory-shop/Rectangular-Handlebar-End-Mirror/44324

[@TheNoOne916]

@@roadblastmedia thank you

[@deltabluesdavidraye]

Be less with short rake inherently have a higher chance of wobble

[@roadblastmedia]

Good to know mate cheers!

[@daintree2455]

Do Harley's have tractor engines? Moot point ha ha. Steering wobbles? I've always said bring back the steering damper. Front end needs more pre-load as well. Well done mate and tell those RE guys to fit steering dampers and make bikes much lighter.

[@roadblastmedia]

Haha yeah mate harleys are awesome but not my cuppa tea and will do mate ill get the word out dont you worry!

[@daintree2455]

@@roadblastmedia just thinking, yes and it hurt, maybe drop those barend mirrors down for higher speeds maybe there is a destabilising wind flow with them up.

[@roadblastmedia]

@@daintree2455 could be that too mate!

[@manoharreddy1545]

Hey

[@roadblastmedia]

Hey bro! 🤙