Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Essential Mods - Handlebar Tidy up plus

[@invictalad]

I do always think that you need to invest in a decent tool set. At the very least, a Ratchet. I’ve had the halfords advanced tool set for over 6 years now and it’s invaluable and comes with a lifetime warranty.Combine that with a decent set of handled Allen keys, torque wrench and other bits, and you’ll be laughing and no longer struggling. Keep up the good work dude!

[@ChaiRuou]

the issue isn't the tool, the issue is he don't know how to use them.

[@dav1dax]

Having just gone to get replacement Allen sockets for the ones which snapped on my Himmy yesterday, I totally agree. I love that they will replace broken parts for free for life.

[@ccarr1025]

I always find TMF’s personal crusade against mirrors humorous. I myself like the style of the original mirrors, but to each his own.

[@johnhall4445]

The “Messerschmitt “ twitch is something we should all practice regularly even with mirrors! For those non “flyers”, that’s glancing over the shoulder for unexpected traffic! Another very useful and informative video. Thank you!

[@jasonbassett4967]

The Interceptor is a good looking bike, the mods you are doing are making it look great. It still amazes how often a few careful mods can make such a big difference to the appearance. 👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Couldn't agree more! ...though I have big plans for this bike - stay tuned!

[@geoffozevans4500]

I had visions of the tank getting scratched or dinged when you were having problems with the bar end mirrors, I always covet the tank & painted parts when there's a chance of slipping etc, also always take your watch off, saves the chance of any accidental damage, bit over the top maybe but I've learnt from previous gaffes 👌

[@iainian]

Agree Geoff, ask me HOW I know this!

[@geoffozevans4500]

@@iainian practice makes perfect ay Ian 👍👌👌

[@iainian]

😊👍

[@mikehurley5052]

A ring spanner on the allen key helps with leverage, cover that tank when working near it.

[@bwxmoto]

Looks much better! I love doing cheap and easy mods like this that make a big difference to the look of your bike.

[@petercousins1645]

A good little tip which does use the grab handle, is buying a bicycle rear light from Wilkinson that flashes alternately or just on, so if you are unlucky enough to break down or get a puncture in a unlit road you will still have rear lights, as it does not seem possible to have lights with ign switched off (Wilco light fits in mins to grab bar)

[@artman6789]

i do like after the hussle and bussle of life being able to catch up with your videos from time to time. ride safe bud another great video. T

[@SuperchargedLlama]

Nice enjoyable video and a good example of how some simple (and relatively cheap) mods can make a significant difference. The bar end mirrors really do look fantastic on that.

[@scottmitchell6371]

It's amazing how much better you can make things with a little bit of time and effort, looks great. 👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Cheers Scott - and agreed!

[@chrismountford2951]

Always a little excitement when a package from George arrives (TEC)!

[@travelinben1966]

I would have done the same thing.The levers in black look appropriate against the white.Bar end mirrors as well.Looks great TMF!👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@stepheneldridge6998]

The Enfield is such a good looking bike TMF, and being such a good price it will be a joy to 'fettle'!. The Tec parts and how to videos are excellent . I saw a 'scrambler' style Interceptor at Goodwood last week, with a small flyscreen, it looked brilliant. , Cheers, Steve

[@jeffgravitt3732]

I must confess, I've not been a fan of bar end mirrors, but those look pretty darned nice and functional.

[@tigerick7291]

That was the least frustrating "technical" video you have done so far. You're getting better! 😄👍

[@BobC777]

Since you are blessed with both the Royal Enfield & Triumph Speed Twin might I suggest a comparison video. I bet there are a number of riders out there who are trying to decide between them. Similarities, differences, pros, cons. Thanks !

[@ragerider6283]

Nice vid & good to see bodger after my own heart! Amazing how relatively minimal mods can make such a big difference to the appearance & riding experience.

[@gdscheiwe01]

I cringed when you said “how hard can it be?” That is usually the precursor to having to drill out stripped bolts or spending the afternoon fishing a bolt out of the deepest darkest recesses of the fairing/engine. Fun video! RE looks great TMF. Maybe some RAM mount balls in the mirror mounts? Peace!

[@buddysinsight9834]

Halfords do a cracking little torque wrench Andy if your getting into more future mods. I take parts off my Bmw to clean sometimes and its perfect just to get the factory torque settings correct. Getting rid of them mirrors for the bar ends has just made it more beautiful

[@aaronjaben7913]

You are the guy that, years later, everyone curses while they’re trying to restore a motorcycle.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Maybe! Thanks for watching!

[@clutchpedalreturnsprg7710]

???

[@FourIntoOne]

Yay, Enfield content! To each their own and all, but I (IMHO and no offence meant of course) think that these CNC type levers and bar end mirrors are not really in keeping with the retro look (and im biased anyways as I hate bar end mirrors!) of the bike. But hey, vivre la difference. Good effort regardless, considering you dont seem to have any tools!

[@petewebb6952]

Great. Ideal watching this at home, what with the bad weather and me recovering from a cold. True what a weight some of those parts are. I just bought a second hand 2019 CB500X as a second bike (to my T120) and took the pannier racks off, which weigh a helluva lot, but adding a centre stand, which also weighs a lot. Those bar end mirrors look great. Well done and thanks.

[@codpieceofjustice4595]

I haven't watched all of this yet because I'm at work, but I skipped to the end for the reveal. Those mirrors look heaps better 👍

[@markbright7845]

Only just discovered I had a centre stand ! Haha.

[@KymHammond]

@@bsimpson6204 Thank goodness you found the button. I rode mine halfway across Australia, never missed a beat.

[@Shining_Whit]

Why am I up at this hour?! Oh TMF is modding the Enfield..... Reminds me must book a test ride!

[@tokyosmash]

Don’t do that, you’ll buy one in a proper hurry if you do.

[@comhghallgeraghty3541]

You wont look back

[@connienail4013]

Did you ever buy one?

[@splodge57]

Some great mods. I just use one bar end mirror, in England the RHS, keeps the width down, looks better and works fine. Nice bike.

[@BreezyRider66]

Yes, that's what I did on my Moto Guzzi V7 & it encourages you to do life savers as well...

[@buddysinsight9834]

Your channel is flying Andy amazing. You could have the seat covered in a nice light brown leather with a cream piping that would look stunning on there. It will match your scrambler jacket. Excellent vid

[@GIGABACHI]

I must be getting older . . . these middle of the road capacity wise bikes are starting to appeal to me . . . A LOT.👌🏻 Good work, Mr.Flyer.👍🏻

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes they are great fun - with age comes wisdom!

[@paultomeh9120]

Greetings from Arizona. Nice work on the RE. Always enjoy your videos. Helped keep me sane during the lockdown. Keep em coming. Glad to know you guys can ride some now.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Cheers Paul!

[@Banditmanuk]

Lovely job sir. Now time to go out and buy some decent allen keys

[@iainian]

A 3/8 drive set is the way forward.

[@johnstonstewart9683]

As somebody has already suggested, go to Halfords and get one of their excellent tool kits. 1/4 drive sockets and proper Allen tools are very useful around a 'bike. I winced when you brought out that cheap Allen tool😞

[@artman6789]

another great video my friend im pondering one of these for the lanes etc up here in the Borders. ride safe my friend. Tony

[@debrisbit]

Unpopular opinion: I think mirrors look pretty nice on bikes actually.

[@norsefalconer]

I find bike mirrors attractive as well, because I find hospital stays quite the opposite.

[@debrisbit]

@@norsefalconer yes, but not just the function, the whole look. I always find that bikes look a little incomplete without mirrors.

[@johna6968]

Yup, a proper set of original mirrors and Im happier. Folk spend a lot of money making things look cheap

[@debrisbit]

@alan bane no idea where all the anger is coming from...

[@dirtyhabitz2888]

Morning Andy, I use the TEC bar end mirrors and leavers on my 865 Bonnie. I also use their rear brake & gear leavers, plus rider and pillion foot pegs. It made a huge difference to the look of the bike, but the trouble with ‘modding’ is thats it’s quite addictive....I now have a large storage box full of OG parts that I’ve replaced and my Bonnie looks drop-dead-gorgeous! Looking forward to seeing where your ‘slippery slope’ takes you.. All the best, Andy 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes that is an issue I agree!

[@terencemeehan8237]

Nice job, I like the levers, quick and easy adjustments and the black looks perfect with the other black switch gear.

[@paulpartridge2674]

Much better look , looking forward to you doing a ride on her.👍

[@WWADV]

Two things for me in this install I would have done differently. I would always cover the tank when working on the handle bar area. Sometimes, I even cover the front fender as I have made expensive mistakes as the spanner or socket drops free and onto the metal painted bits. Also, you could have pulled out the factory bar weights by attaching the factory screw back into the weights, then using a large pair of pliers or crescent wrench to provide a solid piece to hammer against using a dead blow mallet against to drive out the screw/bar weights. Then use the new bar end/weight as it was designed. Good video though, with good content. Looking forward to see your transformation of the RE. Cheers from Arkansas.

[@clutchpedalreturnsprg7710]

Or fitting the appropriate size socket to internally accept the bar-end weight, a washer or two stacked over the end of the socket and a long enough bolt to fit into the bar-end weight threaded hole.

[@billcotton1551]

Definitely a huge improvement. Looks great TMF!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Cheers Bill - I agree!

[@jamesemerson4102]

I got these mirrors and levers but also, I thought I would mention that you you can get matte black handlebars of the same dimensions as the original bars but without the bracing from Hitchcocks motorcycles in the UK. They are made in England. I just fitted these for a more modern look and they are actually lighter too. Very well priced IMO too!

[@martindavies8326]

New mirrors and leavers look great but I would never be tempted to ride a motorcycle with out mirrors in today’s traffic just to make the bike look better stay safe interceptor is looking cool now🔧🔩⚙️👍

[@nickturnbull4302]

Small mods, big difference. Nice video.

[@10secondsrule]

Bar end mirrors. The big pain in the butt to put on almost always. Would recommend a tiny under the bar mirror rather then nothing.

[@gill-b2v]

Leave it alone! It’s beautiful as it is!

[@leroybrown640]

Super. Nicely done TMF.. love the bar end mirrors... Just gone onto the tecbikeparts web site & those bar ends are all sold out..

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Oops!!

[@simonspennick2873]

Centrestand discovery. 😂🤣 Miss Flyer: "Omg! What's this big thing between my legs? " Onlooker: "That's where the petrol goes." And that little yank on the socket AFTER tightening up the bolt. Is that to make sure you've stripped it? Please stop with the tools. You're a menace! I can't watch. I might have to go back to watching Stuart Fullofhimself turn a 3-minute discussion into 25 minutes of boredom.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Be my guest - he needs your view more than I do!

[@iainian]

That's much better, good job TMF👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Cheers Iain! You back home now?

[@iainian]

@@TheMissendenFlyer Home to glorious rain. FANTASTIC, AMAZING time at TORO and riding the GS1200. Never ridden a BMW before but what a bike! (Off road too) Converted "sports bike" rider Looking forward to RichyVida's vlog of the tour!

[@spetersonmusic]

She looks great - simple upgrades are the best upgrades!!!

[@thenobleandmightybeaver4411]

I am thinking about getting an Interceptor next year and slowly turning it into a proper scrambler over a couple of years. I want it to be a long term/keep forever bike completely mod'd out for my personal tastes and satisfaction without the concern of resale.

[@ritfloyd]

I am in the market for an Interceptor 650 and am quite enjoying your videos on the bike. The Allen Key thing made me chuckle 🙂. Consider getting a quarter inch ratchet set maybe 🙂

[@SebSar-ef4zj]

It's good to have a toy to tinker with and change things to one's liking, I watch you Vid and like it. I may do what you do to your interceptor if I buy one. . Keep up the good work. With thanks

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks for watching!

[@adambainbridge1047]

Mate your camera quality is great Good job

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you - GoPro for you!

[@bobuilt10]

A good habit to get in to is, every time you take a bolt out or nut off add some anti seize grease before you put it back. (Or if it was threadlocked, replace the threadlock.). It makes life so much easier further down the line. I'm interested to see how the scamblerize project evolves as I was contemplating one of the new Norton Rangers but can't really justify the cost of one as a second bike. This may be a more wallet friendly option.

[@TheQ427]

Can we PLEASE do a collection so that poor Andy gets a proper set of Allen Keys? :-D Nice mods - Stay safe

[@andyjackson5]

looks lovely tmf. great work 👍🏻 mirrors and levers look good quality and their style suits the bike

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you Andy....

[@thcoop2]

Hope you are enjoying the RE. Had mine 2weeks and done 400 miles. It’s the lowest hp and biggest grin factor bike I’ve owned. PS. Just ordered same levers 👍

[@tinks43]

Nicely colour coded, matches loads better 👍🏻

[@pauljackson1126]

Hi TMF.Well done mate.Another good video.If I could suggest you might want a 3/8 ratchet set from Halfords.You can buy the Torx and Allen key bits individually and I would also advise covering the tank with a blanket to protect it from dropped parts or accidental slips with a tool that slips off.No criticism,I've learnt the hard way.

[@arthurpendragon9079]

Those bolts for that rear bar could be used to secure saddlebag mounts, maybe.

[@everready19373]

A small deep well socket on an extension works well too.

[@DrRobert7898]

Hi TMF that would be a cracking idea to scramblerize it. A good pair of nobbly tyres, 2 into 1 titanium exhaust, beak front mudguard ( GS style), tidy up the rear end with a GS style number plate, matt black the engine, paint the wheels black, sump guard, engine bars, you could even get Del Boy involved foand Sealey for some tools

[@cristian4963]

Really beautiful video Really good job So beautiful bike Im waiting the delivery of my new interceptor

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Congratulations - you'll love it!

[@cristian4963]

@@TheMissendenFlyer thank you very much I appreciate that 😊. Im waiting your video about exhaust tec sound ecc. I stay tuned😉

[@David-sb7vg]

Looks really good!! Sigh!! must be lovely to do close up work with no glasses required 😎

[@travelinben1966]

Great mods, huge improvement TMF👍👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you like them!

[@jeffandrews2673]

What could possibly go wrong😆, everthing that you thought possibly couldnt go wrong usually😂. Good video , nice bike👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

True!

[@springy-2112]

Very nice ..even I the pureist think the tek(Tec, ?) parts are well made and functional as well as asthetically pleasing ..so they must be good !. A bit of blue thread lock on the bar end mirrors and a touch of copper grease on the grab rail bolts will see you well in the future . Looking forward to the further scramblerisation . Peace and love young Mr Flyer 👍🏻☮❤

[@heywhotsgoinon8286]

If you mess around fitting or changing stuff on handlebars ever again, put a thick towel over the tank. You only have to slip with a spanner or drop a nut once on the tank. I know from experience.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

You’re about the 4th person to mention that!

[@heywhotsgoinon8286]

@@TheMissendenFlyer Sorry. I took my mirrors of my old T100 bonnie off and slipped with my spanner and took a lovely chip of paint off the top of the tank. Whenever i rode it after i could see the chip when i looked at the speedo.. broke my heart..had the whole tank re sprayed.

[@RutgerSmets]

Dropping a lot of stuff, ruining allen keys. You and I are quite alike hahaha. Thanks for another video Mr Flyer, I enjoyed it! Looks great!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Cheers Rutger!

[@andrewd7586]

Looks heaps better minus the grab handle!👍🏼 Just an aside TMF in getting that end weight off with said “dubious” Allen key. Just a tap on the drive end(?), not the leverage end of the key as you “try” to undo it sometimes can be enough to loosen it. But yeah done the bloody same with inferior tools! Like the adjustable levers too, & bar end mirrors. Looks trick😎

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Cheers!

[@125sm3]

Great improvements, especially the mirrors.

[@philliprobertlawman2232]

Looks much better, barends give it a lower profile, nice 👍

[@lophloph07]

It does look better without the mirrors. It would look sick with out the turn signals also but i guess those are needed items. Its a sweet bike for under 6gs US brand new i might just have to buy one.

[@motorcyclementor1785]

That insert comes out. If you screw the bolt back in a few turns and then tap it; you'll break the taper that is holding the (two piece) insert in and you can draw the piece out with the bolt. There should be new inserts with the bar end mirror set.

[@ticthedog9413]

TEC Bike parts do produce quality accessories. Good to see your honesty in letting the viewers know that the accessories were given to you, as there are a few motorcycle KZbinrs I use to watch who have now turned into Social Media Influencers and allowing viewers to think they have been out and bought parts, accessories, tools etc. No doubt the lure of money and the thought giving up the mundane day job has turned them into snake oil salesmen. Surely KZbin should make it compulsory that youtubers declare free gifts, I follow a channel called Double Boost and when John does a reviews he is always dead honest and declares that the tool was given to him and when people use the affiliate links he is paid a small commission Great new website ------------------------------

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you Tic - appreciate your feedback and comments!

[@michaelwilliams3861]

Nice videoTMF, i would say that not grinding the lugs off, where the sissy bars go, is a better idea, you might want to put them back on if you sell the bike at some stage.

[@johnwebb6489]

Decent tools for Xmas a must.

[@garysramblings8584]

Hello TMF loving the MODS.. the bar ends worked out ok.. But what may make your life easier later is the fact that if you had simply wound back the allen head screw with the key and tapped the allen screw back into the bar it would have pushed the wedge shaped cone inside the bar end, which causes the aluminium bit that you were thinking of filing down to expand and grip the inside of the bar then the whole thing would pull out. I'm sure that if you look at the one that came with the mirror you will get the idea. But they'd on as it is and they won't go anywhere. I'm sure that many people will inform you about this but it is one in the memory bank for later..Best regards

[@sidharthshivappa1359]

Love your reviews and contents ❤️ beautiful bike 👌

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@sidharthshivappa1359]

TheMissendenFlyer big fan of you dear sir 🙏

[@jamesemerson4102]

Thanks for this these are the exact upgrades I am thinking of doing. Although I still think I am too clueless to change those levers... haha!

[@BiglumpADV]

Have to say though you gave a thumbs up for the parts, those bar end mounts for the mirrors are clearly not made specifically for that bike. If they were they would have had a milled base to match the groove on the bars that they could not fill. They look nice and I'm sure will last well, and for a freebie it's fine but had I paid for anodised alloy parts like that I'd be wanting a better fit 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@misterthegeoff9767]

I wish they did a colour scheme for the Royal Enfield that dialled back on the chrome a bit. I think the bike would look so much better if the engine came in a brushed steel or a black finish instead of shiny and chrome.

[@paulkelly7896]

The mods really good, fair play

[@shmac96]

I love you! Thank you so much for your content and sharing it with us! All the best! Love this stuff! Very nice garage by the way! Are the rest of your bikes just outside?

[@ChiannaNycole]

The interceptor is the perfect scrambler base, I plan to do the same . The seat is gone the day I buy mine.

[@pistolpete6321]

Love the mods, looks great!

[@13ahab]

Nice video as always but you needed to follow the video on the fitting of the mirror at Techbikeparts you need to get your file out and lock tight

[@zulu5282]

Now that does look better. I'm still not sure about putting knobbley's on though.👍

[@staffordvideoproductions5788]

Much better lighting this time. I thought the touring seat on the Continental felt and looked a lot better than the standard seat as well.

[@grahamtricker4103]

One thing to check when changing the levers is the up and down movement. With a proper bush arrangement there should be no up or down movement or play. So many standard levers have way too much play in the up and down direction, indicating poor tolerances. A good reference is normally the levers on a BMW. These always seem to be precise with very little play. Just a thought, can the mirrors be mounted below the bars for a cleaner look. Not sure if you would be able to see behind in this arrangement but it works on some bikes.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

I did try that but it didn’t look quite right....

[@santanubose1653]

It looks great with the barends ,will you replace the headlights into LEDs ? A tail tidy and get rid of the exhausts with cpl of Yoshimura extended slipons would look amazing 🤗.

[@pinkiewerewolf]

You’ve got good taste Flyer and I applaud your plans to Scramblerize the Enfield!

[@johnDukemaster]

Those barends...I think that bit inside the handlebar is suppose to be removed. And use those expanding bits to mount the new round bit for the mirror. That's what I did in my Honda anyway.

[@markbright7845]

If Tec Bike Parts did a solo half length seat, and a small aluminium carrier to replace the pillion seat, I think that would look better than the Triumph Street Scrambler.

[@boogie9126]

Nice work TMF - the Interceptor looks great. Recently put a set of Puig bar ends on my Ducati Scrambler. First in an upright position which looked good then flipped them to an underneath position a couple days ago and now they look great. Mind you they don't work as well but I always check my 6 when maneuvering anyway. BTW - I've noticed a guitar hanging up in some of your vids. Do you do your own background music?

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

hehe, nope.....

[@johnreck399]

Looks better. Think rather than full kmobies have a look at shinko adv tyres. Would give you a more aggressive look but also they do perform rather well on the road and in gravel or muddy conditions.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes - next upgrade!

[@bradleyalexander5821]

100% better looking 👍🏼

[@drink4711]

lovely bike. Congratulations!

[@85waspnest]

Beware of aftermarket clutch levers when adjusted on the longest or shortest pull setting (I forget which one). Sometimes they don't activate the inhibitor switch fully and the bike won't start. Don't ask how I know. However, they do double up as an immobiliser :-D

[@neilharrison1203]

TMF - added leverage bars/tubes are often referred to as using “the persuader”!! 😂

[@Pynaegan]

My dad always called it the "cheater bar/pipe".

[@gregbrassington2120]

Great Vid excellent mods !

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks Greg!