Royal Enfield Interceptor 650/Continental GT. Pt.2 LONGRIDE Luggage/Pannier rails & how to fit them!

[@alanfenick1103]

Finally was able to test ride a 650 Interceptor and it was a flashback to the English bikes of the 60’s. The handling was really responsive and the engine didn’t drip one drop of oil. The dealer said they have not had any real problems and the company has been responsive for warranty work. He did admit that servicing the bike is a must. I had two Norton’s a 750 Commando Interstate and an Atlas. Still hoping Norton returns to America! In the meantime the Enfield is the absolute bargain bike with reasonable power and good handling! At at US$6400.00 there is nothing even close in value. Now to convince my wife that I want and need one!

[@bsimpson6204]

Just buy one and hide it in the garage, I got away with that for nearly 6 months, (Then she found out and I had another 2 weeks of silence till her mother needed something doing, then we made up Hahaha! )

[@andrewmeads6136]

@@bsimpson6204 Better to ask for forgiveness than permission, though I’ve not tried it myself …

[@alanfenick1103]

@@bsimpson6204 Thanks for the advice! Always open to great ideas! Just wondering after your wife found out about the bike did she accept it finally! Please take care and again thanks.

[@stevenbrookes7214]

Didn't tell the wife, just went out and ordered one Her face was a picture when I rolled up on it

[@charliekiger]

I'd like to thank you, Mr. Fillingham. I had a conversation last night with my wife, and will be ordering my INT 650 a week from today. Watching your videos in particular reinforced my decision to get this bike, which I had chosen based on aesthetics, engine size, and price. I hope I get the enjoyment out of mine that you are across the pond! I'll have to hit the Blue Ridge Parkway or Tail of the Dragon as my first real biker outing, they are both at least partially within my state.

[@tonygreenbank8611]

Stuart, how many pairs of "Hush Puppies" were butchered to make that seat cover?

[@mrbruce7204]

The best classic mcycle blog.

[@hazcat640]

One of the better looking and sturdily designed systems I have seen on any bike.

[@davidrountree8507]

Thankyou for another informative video Stu. Now I need to see if they make the rails for the Continental GT535. Your beautiful TripMachine seat has me hooked, so I also need some investigation there also.

[@themoog3889]

As I said in my earlier comment I usually take my other bike if I need luggage but I must say these look really nice and very well thought out ! 👍

[@martinholt2844]

Straight forward process to fit these and they look good! Btw, I do love the new music you are playing…….👍

[@ronoldcross8189]

Still breaking in my Interceptor. I was trying to decide between a Honda CB500F and the Interceptor. Test rode the RE. [I like the looks, sound and feel of this bike] Then and there Traded in my Rebel 250 and drove off on the Enfield. The Fwy was no longer something to endure. It was fun. Once I adjusted to the weight and balance, delightful. Can't wait until my break in is completed so I can go throughout Southern and Central California. That saddlebag setup looks much better than the RE setup. Also noted that, when necessary to stand upon the pegs, it is still easy to control and feelscl well balanced.

[@KRAM-zb2vc]

Brilliant video as always Stuart and those are really impressive rails and bags 😃👍🏻

[@robertadams4415]

As always thanks for the info uncle Stu

[@Fonsie85]

When i finally doing my license and maybe can accuire an Interceptor 650... i already know i need this too.

[@angelo_af]

They look like they would fit my fantastic ortlieb panniers. They're for bicycles, but I'm keen to try

[@robertowens2142]

Have you ever considered narrating documentaries, I think you have the perfect voice for it. In the meantime keep narrating your own documentaries 👍.

[@ProducerBoy650]

I bought the rails and the Sidekick mounting system. I'm going to install the Sidekick clamps on my TripMachine outlaw saddlebags. I'm anticipating that the Sidekick mounts will be far more robust (and comfortable) compared to the TripMachine leather/fabric straps.

[@stevemiller7433]

Ever since I bought my Interceptor I have wondered about those upswept silencers. I put some form of luggage/luggage carrier on all my motorbikes, to me they are an obvious essential. I am surprised that I have not seen an exhaust system that uses a straight back "peashooter" silencer, it would certainly be more useful and, to my mind more in keeping with the "retro" look of the bike. For example, they look very good on the Kawasaki W800. These rails are the best solution I've seen yet to the Interceptor problem.

[@juliosantos6183]

AEW have that kind of exhaust you mensioned.

[@stevemiller6044]

I do think they look better on the bike than the RE versions.

[@melfzs]

Definitely more discreet than the Enfield design!

[@TheChrysler56]

Very nice Stuart. Just reet for some nice touring trips. 👍

[@kylesykrebs]

Hello! Thank you for the clear instructions. I'm thinking of getting this product. What specific tools were you using for this installation? Thanks!

[@walt7518]

These look ok, and the locking panniers are a great idea and good looking. Have you looked at the craven equipment pannier rails? They look closer to the bike and maybe less obvious? For a view of them if you download the installation instructions at the end they have some pictures of them fitted. I've not seen them in the flesh but just thought I'd bring them to your attention if you weren't already aware of them.

[@michaelevans1658]

Nice bit of engineering those rails uncle Stu .

[@brettmueller9371]

Hi Stuart, How did you negotiate the grab handle on the left side? (The one installed on the left shock). I’m not able to install the left pannier rack with the handle on. Please advise. Thanks.

[@chriscoates2399]

Yes I think they look quite Good , and useful 👍 thanks Stewart

[@olderrol]

A nice demonstration on how to fit this wonderful system. Can I be so bold, though, as to suggest a couple of things I believe are so important. I am passionate about the restoration of motorcycles. If the following was followed by others my job would be so much easier. Please, please put a small amount of lubricant, grease is fine, on threads. It makes them so much easier to remove at a later date. Zinc has a nasty habit of producing small amounts of electrolysis, especially in aluminium, which causes annoying seizures. Secondly, it is imperative to lubricate stainless steel threads. Particularly stainless on stainless. Stainless steel nuts and bolts will often bind up, acting as if welded together necessitating the need to cut or sheer them to remove them once tightened, if installed dry. Just my 2 bobs worth for what it’s worth. 😊

[@stevecoppin4278]

they look a lot better than the royal enfield , thank you Stu for the demo

[@tonywaterhouse5291]

look good Stuart

[@fabdubardofficial]

Dear Stuart, do you think the system would fit on a 2017 Continental GT 535? Thanks

[@SuperBlizzard77]

I believe there is no way to make a good looking saddle stay for most bikes, definitely not for this bike. However, these are so far the best looking ones I have come across.

[@robertpinder2307]

Stuart, how much muffler clearance to closest part of bag would be recommended? I have only put 40kms on my new INT 650, so have no idea how hot the mufflers get. BTW, purchased a pair of these on the strength of your review - thanks, they are beautiful! Stupid question, now that I did a dry run - I can see with the minis there's no issue with clearance.

[@MoroMagrew]

Great and comprehensive video as always! As far as rails go, these looks pretty good, stylish yet inconspicuous. Those bags looks nice, but unfortunately they don’t make the rails for my bike (Kawasaki z650RS), not yet at least, new model and all!!

[@alexanderson9227]

Well done mate, it should fit the continental likewise.

[@stuartfillingham]

Yes.

[@Rockaliser]

A lot of the luggage I have seen regarding the interceptor and continental impede the pillion or don't really take a lot of luggage. These look nice my only slight concern is the distance to the pipe at the top and I wonder in long term use if the back will bake and become brittle in that concern. I think I am going to get a rear rack and a duffel bag to tie to it.

[@stuartfillingham]

No issues here.

[@petedoherty8297]

Great instructive video as always Stu and the rails are certainly better and less intrusive than the Enfield ones. However I personally like the look of the Hepco and Becker C bow system which consists of no more than a C shaped bracket on to which a lockable bag can be attached. I just wondered if you had come across their system or had ever considered it as a better option? Best regards Pete

[@zachkrammes2020]

When removing the shock bolts during this project I found that there was red locktight on each bolt. Be very careful not to strip the hex bolt as I made that mistake and was lucky enough to be able to remove it with vice grips. I hear heating the bolt slightly and carefully is a smart way to circumnavigate this very tight hold created by the goo, (be careful not to over heat as I believe there is a rubber piece on the shock hole itself , or just be very very careful when removing the bolt)

[@dave773]

Stuart - I know it wouldn’t be an exact comparison because the larger Longride bags you have don’t have the locking mechanism but if you size them up to these rails, do they touch the silencers? I would imagine so which means the customized placing of the locking mechanism would need to go much lower on those bags bringing the top of the bag quite high and above the seat? Or does Longride only suggest this smaller bag for this set-up? As always, your effort and work is fantastic and much appreciated!

[@bertuspronk9297]

They recommend the mini patriots. I mounted them with the click fix system mounted slightly under an angle so there is enough space between the bags and exhaust.Looks great. You need the separate straps when using full volume of the bags.Ride safe.

[@andybryant1772]

I'm curious about that seat. I must have missed that video.

[@johnk7814]

These do look like a nice set of rails for the Interceptor🤔 I think I'll have to get a set to go with the Trip Machine bags I recently bought. They don't look like wings as the Royal Enfield one's do😂

[@dustinoliva5232]

What size are the grab handle bolts?

[@Odessia-ij5ys]

Very nice machine

[@grr82]

Where can you get these in the UK?

[@zedwarrior1866]

Uncle Stu, will these rails be fitted on Meteor 350??

[@stuartfillingham]

No I don't think so.

[@boballen2932]

Your a bad infuence on people Stuart... Getting really tempted to sell my classic honda 550 sport (P Reg) and get an Interceptor or even the Himilayan as that one I could take over the tracks on Sailsbuty plains as well as on the road...

[@martinowl]

If the 550 is your only bike you will notice a slight improvement in the braking department, lol

[@1990-t1j]

Not the most attractive luggage rails, but they do the job.

[@eamonhannon1103]

That seat colour does not look right