Servicing a Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Twin

From the TEC workshop, we take you step by step through a service of the Royal Enfield Interceptor/Intercontinental 650cc Twins, with tips and tricks, as well as all important technical specifications.
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[@civilspedia2011]

Great video... Detailed explanations... Thanks Btw wat type of silencer u installed replacing oem? Any link?

[@georgemilburn6213]

Hi Yes those are our 'Cannon' stainless silencers with removable baffles see - shop.tecbikeparts.com/products/cannon-slipons

[@easylearnhebrew9931]

@@georgemilburn6213 HI George, Thanks for your informative videos - they are really great! I am planning on buying an Interceptor in the next few months and I want to get a set of your silencers. The only issue is that where they join the original pipe it looks messy - do you have any plans to make that join less visible/neater?

[@georgemilburn6213]

@@easylearnhebrew9931 Hi Yes we plan to make a cover for the joint, but will be a couple of months as really busy at the moment

[@roderickvillostas1589]

Very nice 👍 bike 🏍 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@richardcasey7521]

The American company called S&S makes upgraded higher performance stainless silencers.

[@tau9632]

This man is worth his weight in gold. So competent yet concise, showing all the important things and useful hints (which one only gains through decades of experience), and especially the legal bit at the end - absolutely priceless, I'm so grateful that you're sharing your knowledge with us.

[@johnDukemaster]

This bike is like the bikes used to be, only with modern quality. And your fine custom parts for it, for that little extra... It's growing on me! :-)

[@xXturbo86Xx]

modern quality? what's that supposed to mean? you can find older bikes, just like this one (or even better) with better build quality. the fact that's a "new" bike doesn't mean it's good.

[@alankarkhare12]

@@xXturbo86Xx sounds like you have ridden the bike way too deeply, haven't you?

[@sesquashtwo]

Yes, it seems to be a fine bike...but I posted like the 'bad ole' days'...people should have a back-up Clutch cable with them....either in their gear, or if one would mount panniers.

[@geraldscott4302]

I have a 2013 RE. Certainly no quality there. Basically junk. And bikes didn't used to have GARBAGE like EFI, ABS, OHC, 4 valves per cylinder, cat con exhaust, and on and on. The one thing they actually should have done was use tubeless tires, and they didn't even do that. ABS with tube type tires is a total and complete joke.

[@5533851]

@@geraldscott4302 Why is ABS incompatible with tube tyres? It's not like the tubes explode under hard braking.

[@ericweber1969]

Fantastic video! The engine seems to have been thoughtfully designed to make servicing easier than some machines. Very cool!

[@shaunsalter450]

I'm a little old school, I pre-charge the oil filter before installing to cut the oil pressure build up to the bare minimum. Being a clumsy type and through long experiance I move anything with expensive paint out of range of dropped tools and wayward elbows. Otherwise all sound advice.

[@sesquashtwo]

...the very small interior volume of the pleated chamber make sno need to prime the new filter before you spin it on. It fills in the first three seconds, and the system still has oil upon the various contacting surfaces while the interior chamber is doing that. Your oil pressure (unless it is on cross threaded and leaking) is practically instant.

[@johnfarr1193]

I've not even bought one yet but you have shown how a home mechanic can quite easily service this bike so my mind is now made up. I want one! Thank you so much for this. Best regards.

[@kkhalifah1019]

The paint jobs on these bikes are drop-dead gorgeous. I especially like the mirror-finished chrome one, it really stands out in this day and age when bikes are all swathed in plastic.

[@andrewhannam.]

Awesome video, much much easier than adjusting Triumph Bonneville family valves.

[@felipebernardes7179]

I am so in love with this bike I'm almost having the fevers. Ravishing Red is my colour of choice. And happened to bump on a video like this showing step by step the maintenance of the bike makes me wanna hit the road like an "easy rider" and never look back... yes! I know I sound crazy right now. I do not recognize myself.

[@highspeedboom]

Easier to completely remove the tank, it can get bumped and you will have a bad day. Also gives you easier access to loosen the abs unit up and out of the way so you can get the valve cover off easily so not to damage the valve cover seal.

[@suzintru1]

Speaking as a mechanic, I agree.

[@Hertog_von_Berkshire]

Worrying, just how much I learned there! Thank you.

[@wakaleowakaleus2031]

Your videos are very thorough and easy to understand. Much appreciated George, thanks. I would like to get some of your mods for my Interceptor, but freight charges make it quite expensive. I'm very impressed with the bike and happy with it as it is. Just a 'heads-up'. You make the comment that the plug gap should be between 0.7 and 0.8 millimetres "which is 30 thou in old money, for people in America or Australia". Metrication in Australia began in 1966 with the change from pounds, shillings and pence to dollars and cents, and other measurement swap-overs began in 1971. I really like your videos and your down-to-earth style. Keep 'em coming!

[@caroldave4037]

Hi ...I do like the sump plug and oil filter are close together so oil runs into same container👌cheers from dave...

[@oliviermaresch4395]

Very professional and clear video! Perfect for bikes as easy to service as this 650. Thanks TEC!

[@rogerkay8603]

Love these bikes, 650 Interceptor for me soon - simply beautiful and beautifully simple - this video makes me want one more, thanks!

[@DoRC]

Looks good though I'd rather just take the tank off. Over the years I've found that in the long run its just better to be able to get things out of the way.

[@tyegerjak]

Agree when I watch him making a bit of a palaver of adjusting the tappets do think taking the tank off would have made the job a lot easier.

[@garfield2279]

Yes I make you right on that one.

[@kevindarkstar]

Wonder how many things need to be disconnected to remove the tank 🤔

[@leswills2657]

Yes, I knocked a tank off once trying to do it like that, luckely it didn't damage it but since that I always remove the tank.

[@mikebills9343]

Me too mate , that’s an accident waiting to happen

[@mickymac6571]

i don't even own one (yet) and i'm watching this.

[@damo485]

likewise

[@TheDocit]

Me too :-)

[@SebSar-ef4zj]

I'm a harley rider and I'm watching this . This bike is growing on me too

[@cng1383]

@@SebSar-ef4zj Same here, ride a Yam XVS1100A and this bike is also growing on me.. simple to maintain

[@SebSar-ef4zj]

@@cng1383 yes easy to maintain and looks like a motorcycle not a space science fiction experiment gone wrong !

[@Beanerds]

Woaw ! finially a service video that's aimed at newbies ,,, well done my friend , # thumbs up . I service our 2 4x4's and 3 motor cycles and your way is the right way mate .

[@mrsmith1349]

Thank you. Have the same bike, same colour. 1300ks’ on her now. Was a bit dubious when I bought her, being Indian built, but I’m loving it. They’ve really upped their game on this one. Beautiful bike and a joy to ride.

[@burtvhulberthyhbn7583]

I confirmed your valve clearance specs with my dealer in San Diego California. I have the exact same color bike as yours. Love this beautiful machine.

[@wizetek]

Excellent video! Thank you for posting. Greetings from Toronto, Canada.

[@tailtidy8185]

Such a great video and series of videos. Really appreciate the time you took to share your experience/skill and advice. Be safe

[@Mike-er7ym]

What an excellent video on servicing a Royal Enfield interceptor 👍 So helpful and informative especially on some of the “dos and don’ts” which you will never get from a Haynes manual 😀

[@decab8292]

There's nowt like a bit of fettling on a Sunday, ready for work Monday morning. Thanks. I really enjoy your videos. Edit: That sounds beautiful!

[@johnwatts3645]

Straight talking no nonsense advice just what I like

[@undercutyou3770]

Thanks for making this video it has been really helpful👍

[@tinks43]

Great tutorial George, reminds me of doing my 76 T140V.

[@canopus101]

An excellent explanation of the service. I am thinking of buying one of these when the current Covid 19 problem dies down. I always service my bikes and there was good information here. Thanks for producing this video.

[@kirkgreen1142]

Such a good video, both for presentation and quality as well as the information. So good to see someone who really knows what they are doing. I even love the accent! Congratulations and thank you.

[@outsidethepyramid]

I haven't even got a motorcycle but I enjoyed watching you do this with your fantastic accent.

[@davidsaunders1125]

A really, comprehensive video Everyrging you need to know!

[@robertlindstrom540]

Good way for warranty concerns is obviously video, hard to argue with that. Thanks, this was helpfull.

[@eddyice2004]

Nice video to have a knowledge about int650

[@BriteFrog]

Great video, and extremely informative. Thank you for posting.

[@leewatkeys9065]

Cracking video thanks for taking the time to post

[@bigredbeerandblues]

Nice video George. Clear and to the point. Great tips to save time. You may also want to comment about inspecting tyres/pressures. Best regards; Bob

[@stevegoodwin5841]

Great video. Australia is metric Country too. America Imperial still. I have had Interceptor only a week. Love this bike.

[@rhiannonstudios]

Solid gold George, thanks so much for this 👍🏻

[@motomuso]

Lovely frame on these bikes.

[@crispernator]

I have just started watching your series on this bike ,this video is very informative and would be very usefull to new riders to save some money ,im 60 now and have been riding since i was 16 and have never taken my bikes or cars to a mechanic for routine maintenance could not imagine how much i have saved by doing this . Your advice on buying genuine parts whilst under warranty is good a dealer will look for any excuse not to uphold a warranty if they can when things go wrong . I like this bike even though i dont own one it reminds me of the bike i learnt on a 650 xs2 yamaha back in the 70's , i think this bike although basic will be a winner for royal enfield and think that in the future they will bring out larger capacity versions under different names to give triumph a run only time will tell .

[@cubbie29]

Very well described and you have an awesome garage and bike

[@sidecarnutz8490]

Excellent presentation! Thank you!

[@MrFederico1953]

Great explanation......, thanks, This is my next bike, i love it.

[@rover100bunson]

great video thanks, ive fitted your stinger exhaust already and intend to service my own bike, will be buying more tec parts, great company

[@itsallabouttheridekeepingi4449]

Fantastic and detailed service review , one thing you forgot to mention was air filter mate.

[@brettwicks2615]

Thank you Sir for this very informative video on servicing this Motorcycle . I have one on order in the Chrome , and plan on doing as much servicing on the bike as i can myself , Take care .

[@michalhulena3872]

George, this is a really great video.

[@dangumball9712]

This is what I need rn, thanks!

[@johnsmuth5062]

really great video. enjoyed watching. thank you

[@murraydebenham3781]

Well done on your service detail

[@martinowl]

Excellent info, thank you.

[@snake_eyes_garage]

I have learned to use anti-seize stick for high use fasteners. If I think there is a chance of the fastener coming loose, I use blue medium torque loctite, also in a stick. I also have started using 1/4 inch drive like you to avoid over-torque’ing.

[@lc6920]

Wow thanks for doing this good Sir!

[@roygupte3480]

Good for you and thisss service for a new bike.

[@MrKittu171]

Very informative, thanks!

[@wesleyshinto]

Great video super helpful! That is a great looking bike :)

[@Hans-fz6cc]

gorgeous bike, great color aswell 👍

[@cng1383]

Thank you for an excellent well explained video. Well done :)

[@dogphlap6749]

+TEC Bike Parts I was thinking of buying one of these bikes. The saddle came off as if by magic (I'm guessing it must be obvious how to do that if you own the bike). Thanks for a very informative video.

[@tonymartin3780]

Good old fashioned servicing great video rocker cover like the old super dream

[@24603285]

250N...had one as first bike in 1982... used it up and down the A1 (North Yorkshire) as a young soldier. Loved it.

[@maltnhopz515]

I’m seriously considering purchasing one of these

[@sheldondcruz]

Thanks much, very informative.

[@Kirbys911Heaven]

Super helpful. Thank you very much

[@paulwatson2961]

Thanks for your info

[@amansingh-sg2he]

Thanks to upload this video...very useful....

[@simonwilson6386]

Great video, thanks for that🤙😊

[@edthemechanic]

Best Video I ever watched for this Machine! Tire replacemant is a Film to make on it's own some day. Because they are not tubeless.

[@TECBikeParts]

Hi Sorry we could not show fitting the larger rear tire on a video- Far too much bad language ! New video (part 4 with new tires fitted will be posted tonight )

[@TECBikeParts]

Now found the Official Royal Enfield workshop manual online see- drive.google.com/file/d/1EPfodqvw-ZL_bvy6LIzhlByW8KlNFlNe/view

[@Herzankerkreuz67]

I like your style of presentation, very hands on. Been through your other video, would be nice to see some Japanese bikes as well. I am a sucker of the Honda NC bikes , as they are easy to maintain I do everything myself. But of course one never stops learning. Subscribed 👍

[@Varietylifebykid]

I interesting this motorcycle I hope get it in the future. Thank you that information. Friends from Thailand

[@sameerdarga]

Can you please make a video on how to adjust clutch, it would be very helpful

[@sasuke11125]

Love your vids man

[@ccooper8785]

This video reminded me why I dislike bikes with a lot of bodywork (and, of course, the obligatory hidden fixings). Excellent video, many thanks.

[@RE650NZGraeme]

Thanks for a thorough run through - clutch and throttle cable adjustments?

[@Dozeyish]

Thank you very useful video.

[@keithlatty]

great information thanks!

[@FerdiAgrippino]

Well done ! Useful. Thanks.

[@coolshek]

Great video ...thanks

[@frankpinion4937]

I agree with you that very difficult to get the correct information you need especially for valve clearances-in my case for the Himalayan. The manual that I downloaded for the bike had the settings for the valve clearances however they were not correct, nor were the claims that were made on you tube. I ended up luckily checking clearances before I changed them. The exhaust was set at 0.13 mm & the inlet 0.00 mm. My research lead me to the suzuki dr650 early model which had clearances of 0.13 mm exhaust & inlet. I ended up setting mine the same & also reduced idle speed to 1,250 rpm at operating tempeature using screw under the tank. Final result it run nice & even with steady rpm. Why the huge secret over tappet settings I don't know as the Italians freely put their manuals up on internet with all the correct information.

[@rogerstone1318]

Nice vid, one point, having spent a lifetime working with engines, I always put the sparking plugs back the very moment I don’t NEED them out any more… it is just good practice! Just think that, if anything were to go wrong while fiddling with that rocker cover seal, it is the lucky guy that has that horrible sinking feeling as that little nut, washer, lump of crud goes in, know that it is almost certainly a head off job. The unlucky guy finds out the more troublesome (and expensive) way

[@bazthejazz]

Very useful video - especially if, like me, you have an Interceptor that is due its first service! Having unseated the rocker cover before seeing this, I wondered if half the bike had to come apart to remove it & gain access to the tappets. So it can be done, but it is awkward & way more difficult than the easily accessible ones on the old BSA/Triumph 650s - and there are twice as many tappets to check! Hopefully this engine will be more reliable & leak-free than the old Brits, though.

[@chrisdaveclark]

Good instructional video

[@callsigncrusader9877]

Awesome bike

[@henrysmith5604]

Very helpful Thankyou 😊👍

[@admiralbeez8143]

This is good info, since some are wary of the brand due to lack of local dealers for service, for example here in Toronto, Canada where there isn't a single dealer in Canada's (and North America's fourth) largest city. So, do the service yourself, just keep records in case of any warranty claims later.

[@divvy1400yam600]

Having for very many years run my bikes with noisy tappets after I had adjusted them I finally decided to get a feeler gauge as near as possble above size and make sure that will NOT fit and correct size will. Since about 1996 I have been running two 600 Yamaha Diversions and a 600 Fazer where the problem doesnt arise except for Alf England in Bedworth refusing to adjust the shims on first service on a new bike. I am an old fogey (riding well before 1996) and the Fazer is too heavy for me. I possibly intend to drop down to a Yamaha 125 Dont fancy a twin affer many years riding fours but there you are.

[@2010mahmed]

Very useful video thanks and also could you please let me know when are you planning to paint the engine covers black.

[@Bung1963]

I know the tank is a little tricky to get off on efi bikes but wouldn't it have been better to go the extra step and remove it so there's no chance of if falling off the side? Also you can then get the rocker cover completely off and make adjusting the rockers (access from directly above instead of using long nose pliers from the side) and make locating the gasket easier? Think it would have been good to show how to remove the tank anyway for our benefit. Great informative video though, thanks. I will be buying one

[@jamesmcmullen787]

In another video from stuart fillingham it looked like messing with one of the fuel hoses (efi) under the tank was a big pain to disconnect and reinstall. Very little room to work with.

[@pikebobstar2033]

I was expecting removing the tank to be a bit of a faff too. literally got it off in minutes. The fuel connector attaching fuel lines to throttle body was easy to get at and the connecting clip not too tight. A lot better to remove tank. If this is what dealers/mechanics do to cut corners then I'm glad I serviced my bike. Certainly wouldn't use pliers on adjusting heads. They're slotted to receive the correct tool, so use it TEC!

[@joelatimer3078]

@@jamesmcmullen787 it's not too difficult, and gives you a lot more freedom. From the back to the front, there's 2 breather tubes and one large electrical connector. At this point, swing the tank round and sit it where the seat was. Then one small green electrical connector and then one (not two, as Stuart Fillingham states) fuel line. That's it - you're done, and you have full access

[@user-fy6tr1bu5t]

Thanks!

[@skysurferuk]

Who'd've thought that as part of a service on a British designed bike you'd need to oil the mainstand???!!! :) Best one yet!

[@paulm2467]

Great videos, I saw a video which said that you could lower the seat height of the interceptor / continental gt by using your rear shocks, could you tell me by how much? Many thanks, Paul

[@damo485]

You have me convinced.

[@roberthillman1]

Great start, how to remove the seat!

[@joetorres9928]

Confidence inspiring. How should the feeler gauge feel in the valve gap in your opinion? Hopefully will be buying some bits of your catalogue soon 👍

[@Hansengineering]

Love the torques at the end!

[@DormanDiaries]

Very informative, thank you. I've always done up oil filters by hand then kept an eye on them so as not to over tighten. Might check mine next time and see how my elbow torque wrench compares! Is there more sweep and height on the bars you've fitted? and are they the same width? Cheers

[@georgemilburn6213]

about the same as stock bars

[@richardwilson4422]

Can you tell us how long it took you to complete the service work in this video please. Also are you going to make some handlebar risers as they look very much like Triumph fittings.?

[@emiliozuccon930]

Gracias, gracias 👍

[@junglie]

Ahh! playing the spokeophone, brings back memories, had a little honda rs 250 that ate back wheels thanks to the crappy cush drive & abuse i gave it.

[@ripmax333]

Do you like the cub interceptor so far, any faults or nasty habits. Seems royal enfield stepped up in there quality. Looks to be a nice alternative to the triumph street twin.