Sensible Upgrades for The Royal Enfield Interceptor 650

[@bmwgsblackgus7636]

We fitted the trip machine grips to my sons motorbike, they look and feel brilliant. The screen really does finish off the front end . Might look into getting one . Very well explained how to mod your interceptor episode, thanks 😀👍

[@nicksepisode]

Cheers Gus!

[@stevegoodwin5841]

I added mirror mount extensions so now I can actually see traffic behind me. Fork adjustable preload caps. Dialled in front suspension nicely. Tapered washers to straighten out left footpeg out to 90 degrees. You have added some nice mods though. Fly screen great, I went tall. Stedi do a nive LED H4 replacement globe too so I can actually see at night. I have same clock too.

[@nicksepisode]

Awesome, thanks for sharing

[@clausentumsoton]

Nice video well done, however the only mods I personally would go along with are the dial protectors and the clock/watch which I have and find very useful on trips. Most mods are for looks or personal preference, not always sensible.. but it's not my money so whatever floats your boat. For me the mod which stands way way above anything else is the YSS suspension upgrade.. massive improvement!

[@nicksepisode]

Thanks for sharing ;)

[@ptilrem]

Maybe a yellow H4 bulb for the lamp could be a thing? Give it even more retro feel in the front. You probably don't ride much after dark, more in the rain and fog since Britain. Maybe even the black mesh you can get for the headlamp.

[@nicksepisode]

Yeah that would look cool

[@ruahinesrider]

I went for the Motone tank pads as they thicker than Trip Machine one's. I also got the Trip Machine Suede seat but probably not the best idea in UK unless with vinyl cover.Also got me a Trip Machine Messenger bag & love it but only got one for right hand side as left hand side has grab lever that's in way but bag still mounts but sticks out further. I got Grip puppies as they slightly thinner that Trip Machine grips.

[@nicksepisode]

Very nice

[@kilburncounty]

Nice choices. My first mod was to sack the stock seat and get RE's premium saddle. Much better. DNA air Filter was next, which seems to make throttle response a little smoother and definitely adds another note or two to the engine sound. Currently looking at Hitchcocks low pipes, classic look and a bit more pannier space.

[@trimbakkotkar3940]

All the modes are perfect suited your bike best of luck and enjoy your day with him

[@nicksepisode]

Thank you

[@jeffheater6544]

Looks great. I went with the dart windscreen, it mounts to the bottom of the instrument cluster

[@nicksepisode]

Yeah that looks great too

[@runtosatan-nl1te]

The first thing I changed on my Royal Enfield interceptor was the horrible seat. I got the two tier gel saddle 144. Handlebar grips that you show are $35 US. You can buy heated grips for 57! That's what I got. 40 mm handlebar risers. 14 bucks. Large engine guards I forget how much they cost not much I welded 1-in stainless foot pegs and put on a thick pair of bicycle grips on then moved the controls up to make it a heel shifter and a heel brake. Much more comfortable! I had the little fly screen actually the large little fly screen but it didn't do squat. There's a windshield a full windshield called the ranger check it out. Fits like a glove and not OJ's glove either. The headlight is pretty dim I got the Royal Enfield LED. I don't like Brazilian tires they're unsafe. Got a set of real michelin's not cheap. The battery is also junk so I got a gel battery. Also got the tank guards same ones. Bar end mirrors and hand protectors. So I built a cruiser before they even did with the super media cruiser and I think mine's better and probably cheaper!

[@nicksepisode]

Good job, thanks for sharing

[@richmondbennett4738]

Hi Paul, it’s good to hear you are on a Royal Interceptor as well, regards Richie

[@ultimateoutdoors4659]

Plus sump guard and engine bars are essential add-ons. After that rear shock upgrade and front fork mod.

[@GapBahnDirk]

Good mods! I went for Grip puppies on the hand grips. The Dart bikini flyscreen is oh-so-much easier to install. I can recommend Hitchcock's Enfield stainless steel silencers also.

[@nicksepisode]

Cheers

[@jimamccracken5783]

Love the BLUE Color it fits the retro quiet well. 650 Interceptor seems to perform great.

[@nicksepisode]

Agreed thanks for stopping by

[@318swanlane]

I have the blue one too.First thing I canged was a Stinger 2 into 1 , thenthe bloody awful foot rests / pedals then the bars for the Renthal, passenger rail off, centre stand off , total 28 klgs less,now it´s wonderful . got the clock too,

[@318swanlane]

enjoyed the vid. keep up your progress

[@tonylacey9844]

Nice reasonably priced mods that look good. If you are doing maintenance videos could you do one on basic chain adjustment on the interceptor? Thanks

[@nicksepisode]

Sure will Tony

[@ndcz76]

I'd like to +1 this comment regarding the basic chain adjustment video! Your maintenance videos are the best I've seen on KZbin and I'm struggling to find a decent video on the subject for the Interceptor.

[@nicksepisode]

Cheers Nathan, that means a lot, the maintenance ones take a long time to plan, video and edit so it's nice to hear that positive feedback.

[@kilburncounty]

+1

[@nicksepisode]

A video has been made, I'm quite ahead with content so it will be a couple of weeks but stay tuned

[@EliteRock]

Just picked up your vids from collecting the Inteceptor. So many people can't be wrong! My days riding (and driving) are over unfortunately (illness), last bike was a '99 600 Fazer, bought new (silver, decals removed, I loved it), but the Interceptor would be the one if I was going to go for it again. I'd definitely set about liberating some more power - intake, exhausts, piggy-back ECU mod (a win in every way as far as I can see - sounds better and the remap richens it up so it runs cooler), maybe even a 750 kit (not the 865, that's got to rob it of the smoothness people talk about). One thing bro, I always went into neutral waiting at lights for more than a few seconds, saves wear'n'tear on the clutch mech.

[@nicksepisode]

That's good to hear hope you're enjoying as much as me. I normally neutral at lights but my mind is I'm vlogging mode 😵‍💫 thanks for watching

[@abdulrahmanfarooqi2293]

you take very good care, protector for the gauge glasses! thats the first time i see anywhere truly.

[@nicksepisode]

Indeed I always take care of my bikes

[@simonbowen6653]

Did numerous mods, probably too many. Heated grips, engine bars and a touring seat. Performance air filter sounded great, also fitted booster plug but did nothing for performance. Motone tank pads and bar risers, charging fly lead. Sadly couldn't get on with pegs so part ex'd for my NC750X. Hope you both enjoy your new bikes.

[@nicksepisode]

I would like to own both bikes in an ideal world, interceptor and nc750x. But the interceptor gives me more smiles.

[@pauljason2039]

Great vid. Really like the grip wrap option. I fitted grip puppies to my Interceptor but cut them off after a few days due to being to thick which led to bad cramp. I agree the brown goes with the ventura blue but not sure they would suit my canyon red but I do like this option.You've added some nice extras! Ride safe guys.

[@nicksepisode]

they sell a darker tan that could probably go better with the red - thanks for watching

[@pauljason2039]

@@nicksepisode Thanks Nick. Had a look this morning and saw that they did black and also a cherry red. So thanks for that.

[@RipsawEV_2]

The tankpad matches the theme of the jnterceptor perfectly!

[@nicksepisode]

It really does

[@JohnSmith-xw5qe]

some great mods there nick first time I've seen the dial protection screen! great idea👍

[@nicksepisode]

Thanks John

[@Banditmanuk]

Can remember back to 1982 where I had wrapping similar to the handle bar tape wrapped around the steering wheel of my Mk2 Ford Escort. Nice explanation on the mods.

[@nicksepisode]

4 years before I was born 😅

[@Banditmanuk]

@@nicksepisode Now I feel really old!

[@brockett]

Well done for the clear explation and fitting guides.

[@nicksepisode]

Thanks Dave 😊

[@toddcott9510]

another good video. And demonstration of correct work practices. Well done mate.

[@nicksepisode]

Thank you

[@michelod.i.y.5202]

Great mods mate, hope you've been able to take advantage of the lovely weather we're having

[@nicksepisode]

Most definitely!

[@tailtidy8185]

Yet another fantastic and informative recording. Thank you 👍👍

[@nicksepisode]

Thanks, plenty more to come !

[@alanhenderson3417]

Nice mods....bike's looking good....I've ordered the wee clock...waiting for it to arrive.

[@nicksepisode]

Excellent!

[@henryhartley9993]

Nice one Nick, subtle upgrades....

[@nicksepisode]

Thanks Henry 😊

[@robertadams4415]

I installed the motion customs tank pads they look good on my black mk2 intersepter

[@nicksepisode]

Nice

[@andrewslagle1974]

The tank pads finish it off nicely.

[@nicksepisode]

I know it's pricey but so worth it

[@mondomoto953]

yet again Nick great vid keep em coming look forward to the next

[@nicksepisode]

Thanks, many more to come!

[@RTFLDGR]

thank you

[@johnterry804]

Great video! Love the little clock 👍

[@nicksepisode]

Nearly read clock as something else then 🤦

[@philc4520]

Awesome job bro. Great work!!

[@nicksepisode]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@sandwaves5642]

Ye - nice stuff, BUT - if u've already disassembled all the lights, why didn't you replace the bulbs with LEDs ❓❓🤔🤔 - 4 the blinkers, it's either a resistors, or replacing the blink relay ( well - you know...)

[@nicksepisode]

I don't mind the good ole filament lights, keep it classic and all. Wish the marker lights was filament instead of led, looks strange

[@nikos-giorgos]

That leather tip at 4:55 must be facing forward, otherwise when you accelerate you're potentially unwrapping the leather tape.Should hold for a while though.

[@nicksepisode]

1k miles in and good so far. Thanks for the tip

[@victorboucher675]

Jolly good old man.

[@colvillebri196]

Front screen looks cool, I like it, oh, my Lexin gloves came yesterday so I’ll give them a try tomorrow, purchase based on your recommendation, hope their good!!! 🤣

[@nicksepisode]

Which ones did you go for ? The carbon or the other ones ?

[@colvillebri196]

Carbon ones

[@nicksepisode]

I'm still using mine, I put them on 4 times a day and use them all week. No rips yet

[@colvillebri196]

I’m sure I’ll let you know if their crap 🤣

[@nicksepisode]

I may have to avoid you when I see you out next 🤣

[@kiaceratomadman]

Hi nick matey 👍 it's mark from the Wirral Merseyside I'm going to be getting a royal Enfield interceptor 650 next year in 2023 around spring or summer months because i just love the modern classic style motorcycles and i just love the sound of the royal Enfield interceptor. And I've just subscribed to your KZbin channel on motorcycle's. Are you going to be getting a different exhaust for your royal Enfield interceptor or just keep the original exhaust... Thanks from mark and keep up the great work on motorcycles reviews and the royal Enfield motorcycles they just look fantastic 👍👍👍👍 thanks again from mark from the Wirral Merseyside 👍

[@nicksepisode]

Hi Mark, thanks for the sub! you are in luck because ive put the most amazing exhaust on my bike, video coming Wednesday at 4pm bst, cheers

[@kiaceratomadman]

@@nicksepisode hi nick matey 👍 it's mark again did you say that you have put a different exhaust on the bike is the royal Enfield interceptor or different bike is there a KZbin video on that. Not far from where i live there is a royal Enfield dealers and I'm very interested in getting a royal Enfield interceptor 650 next year and put the short wind protector on that just like you did with your royal Enfield interceptor it looks amazing on that bike it just sets the royal Enfield interceptor off better and royal Enfield they have got the modern classic style motorcycles spot on and i just love them cannot wait to get royal Enfield interceptor 650 next year in blue or that orange/brown ish colour but I'll see what other colours are available next spring summer months next year... And i love your wife's royal Enfield very nice bike thumbs up for your wife getting royal Enfield aswell 👍👍👍 and your royal Enfield interceptor is very nice aswell 👍👍👍👍 thanks again from mark from the Wirral Merseyside 👍👍

[@nicksepisode]

@@kiaceratomadman yes I have a lovely exhaust on my interceptor! Thanks for the comments Mark, good luck with your interceptor search, I bet they will have some lovely colour options for 2023, the best brand for colour variety for sure.

[@kiaceratomadman]

@@nicksepisode hi nick matey 👍 yes there is some lovely colours for the royal Enfield motorcycles. Oh by the way I've been looking at your KZbin videos on motorcycles through the week just gone and i just especially the royal Enfield motorcycles really because i just love those royal Enfield motorcycles anyway and i just decided to subscribe to your KZbin channel about the royal Enfield motorcycles and even though i love the old school modern classic style motorcycles like royal Enfield my 1st choice of motorcycle really and BSA motorcycles and triumph motorcycles modern classic style motorcycles looks because I'm into the modern classic style motorcycles and naked style motorcycles aswell and i love both styles modern classic style and naked style motorcycles. Keep up the great work reviews on royal Enfield motorcycles and i cannot wait to see your royal Enfield interceptor with a different exhaust when you do KZbin video on that.. thanks again from mark 👍👍👍 off to do my tea because I'm hungry now. And thank you for your time and reply back to me very much appreciated 👍👍 thanks again from mark from the Wirral Merseyside 👍👍

[@kiaceratomadman]

@@nicksepisode hi nick matey 👍 it's mark from the Wirral Merseyside I've been looking on KZbin about the royal Enfield interceptor 650 for mods or custom and i came across something that you may like as a mod for your royal Enfield interceptor 650 it's a air filter by DNA and S&S slip on exhaust tail pipes from the USA and they fit direct onto the original exhaust system with no problems at all... If you get a chance check the DNA air filter and S&S slip on exhaust tail pipes and they make a brilliant and lovely sound for royal Enfield interceptor and they may do for your wife royal Enfield aswell 👍👍 Because the DNA air filter and S & S slip on exhaust tail pipes are for royal Enfield interceptor or any other royal Enfield motorcycles and very easy to fit with no problems... Just thought I'd send you a message about them 👍👍 even though I'm going to be getting a royal Enfield interceptor next year 👍👍👍..... thanks from mark from the Wirral Merseyside UK England 👍👍👍

[@iamalexsun]

Nice bike! Love the color 😉

[@buster8847]

I got the clock last week off ebay but a back one. Also going get black bars at some point. Are you thinking about changing the exhaust? As iv bought the tec bike big bore headers and cans for my E5 22 plate interceptor and with the S&S air filter it sounds awsome and feels lighter

[@nicksepisode]

Hey buster, exhaust is done, video coming Wednesday 4pm

[@buster8847]

@@nicksepisode can't wait

[@RanMachlof]

Nice one 👍 how did you find the trip machine products used overtime?

[@nicksepisode]

Didn't handle rain very well. Salt patches left all over

[@RanMachlof]

@@nicksepisode thank you 👍

[@dhirajprakash5197]

Watching this i can fix my screen 😜thanks

[@nicksepisode]

Awesome

[@ajithsdevadiga1603]

Retro bike 🔥

[@PlamenKovandzhiev]

I want to ask: will you publish an episode with your wife's motorcycle valve adjustment?

[@nicksepisode]

Yup I'm doing it very soon too

[@longjonwhite]

Is Fred the Indicator related to Vlad the Impaler ?

[@nicksepisode]

I don't follow?

[@longjonwhite]

@@nicksepisode Sorry mate, it was just my shit attempt at a joke. About the 9min mark your accent sounds particularly cockney, ie "Fred the indicator wire through..." No offence meant, I'm a Londoner meself! Nice bike, seen a bunch of vids about them. I definitely want to try one sometime .

[@nicksepisode]

Haha now I get you! Thanks for watching 😄

[@LandRoverDS2020]

No blue stitching on the tank pads Nick I'm not impressed 🤔🥴

[@nicksepisode]

That would look good wouldn't it!

[@LandRoverDS2020]

@@nicksepisode If you get Jo some tank protectors see if you can find ones with red stitching would look cool

[@daniellantigua7659]

🇩🇴🇩🇴Best regards from Dominican Republic excellent program I have a new Royal enfield interceptor 650 mark2

[@nicksepisode]

love the mark 2 models