Wobbling Issue and Solution and Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650

[@arjunveyron]

I own a 2019 RE Interceptor, one of the earliest models since its launch in Nov 2018. Purchased in Jan 2019, it initially had a wobbling issue above 100 kmph. Surprisingly, a simple fix resolved it. A puncture led me to a local tyre shop, where I discovered the tube was incorrect for an 18-inch rim, likely intended for a Honda Unicorn or Shine. Changing to the correct size tube eradicated the wobble, even at speeds of 160 kmph. Check your front tube size - it should be 100/90/18.

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Wow! Thank you for telling me this information. If only I knew this back in 2022. And if only I had not got the outex tubeless kit installed on it. 🙏🏽 I will pin this comment so that more people can see this solution.

[@sanjayshetty4671]

Hi Arun, whats the size of stock tube? I have reached here facing wobbling in 2024😂

[@125BHP]

Wow 🤩 A new solution for wobble issue ! You fought out against all the demons, you might be the risen angel 👼 for all the 650 twins folks out there ! Thanks for this video. 👏

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Thank you so much for an amazing comment and for watching the video! You rock! 😎🫱🏽‍🫲🏾🙌🏽

[@schadheli]

What a way to explain an issue, root cause and its solution.!! Love it. Informative as well. 🙏

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Thank you soo much for watching the video!! Glad you liked it! 🫱🏽‍🫲🏾🙌🏽

[@rockstar8573]

This is one of the best video that puts the light on wobbling issues of the twins very humbly and to the point. Loued it!!

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Thank you so much for watching it!!

[@NikhilJaroli]

I've test driven continental gt and interceptor too, and faced this issue in both of them, fews years back and shared this with showroom owner as well, but nobody looked at this seriously and eventually i never got a chance to make my mind in buying this bike. But thanks to you, now i can look forward to it. Thank you.

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Thank you so much for sharing this valuable feedback. The Interceptor 650 now comes with Ceat Tyres, but they are not tubeless. Otherwise I’d have gone with them only. Sad that people at RE showrooms will not look into this as their main goal is always going to be sales. Best to write to RE directly and sharing video feedback. I’ll try this once and address this issue.

[@nirnaynayak2445]

I am very much interested for this bike, but this wobbling issue and tubeless things are stopping me . Can't drag 200kg punctured bike , few practical issue should hav been solved by RE

[@HemanthVihar]

@@nirnaynayak2445 Just go for it. The bike is just awesome. I bought it 6 mo ths back and clocked close to 6500 kms. Yes I encountered the wobble after my 1st puncture, wheel alignment was the issue. Took good amount of time for RE to sort out. But this should not stop you from buying this beast. I still never regret buying this beautiful beast. I even tour on this machine. 👌👌👌

[@nirnaynayak2445]

@@HemanthVihar thanks , i have booked a canyon red,

[@HemanthVihar]

@@nirnaynayak2445 Ride happy & safe brother😆

[@johncopetti1253]

Well, on top of finally solving your problem, you have helped us all. Cheers, thank you, and enjoy

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Much appreciated. And this comment made my day! Thank you so much for your kindness! 🙌🏽 #crisphigh5

[@seukumeama4432]

The way you present the problem, and the way you make a step by step explanation really made me watch it til the end, because it could really be any of these issues, I’m currently having this on my classic 500, i just put a new front tire but the rear is old, maybe this could be the issue, or maybe not hhahahaah, but this video gave me knowledge of what to do. Keep the good work

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Thank you so much for your kind comment and for watching the video! 🙌🏽🤩

[@RangKlos]

Your sacrifices aren't going in vane bro. Appreciate it!

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Your support means a lootttt!! 🥹🫱🏽‍🫲🏾 thank you for watching the videos!

[@twinphill900]

Great video mate, I had the exact same problem with my StreetTwin. A new front tyre solved the issue. 1st tyre OEM made in Brazil. 2nd tyre made in Indonesia. Both Pirelli Phantom. I can imagine how relieved you must have felt once the problem was solved. 👍

[@SrinivasGanesh]

You have no idea! Thank you for watching the video mate! 🫱🏽‍🫲🏾🙌🏽🤩

[@bobmassey7227]

Very well done. Thanks so much for sharing all your trials and tribulations as well as your final success. Gave me some insight.

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Thank you for watching the video mate! I'm glad you found it useful!

[@sagarb420]

Looks like the wobbling is due to eventual uneven wear in the tyres. Do keep us posted on your Timsun Tyres wear and tear. Long term review on these would be helpful

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Aye captian! Will do!!

[@aparajithravi3562]

Following up.. could you post your review please ? .. I'm facing the same issue and wondering about the cause

[@pankajsaini8145]

I'm also facing the air leak issue, at least now i know why. Good content bro. Keep it up!

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Thank you so much for watching the video!!

[@ibotz11]

I feel the pain bro. Purchased alloy wheels, then thought it was too heavy for tyres to replaced with spoke wheel. Same coneset bearing test, Fork oil test. In all the hassle I almost spent the amount I would got the tyres for.... And to add to all this was the hassle and pain to get it fixed. Thank you for the videos bro. I'll go for mrf tyres after my int completes 7-8K on my pireeli ones.

[@SrinivasGanesh]

I know right!!!! Too many problems. Little annoying problems. But gotta keep making videos so that we help people with solutions.

[@indian3412]

Amazing video! The most detailed explanations on this issue. This is the reason I pay my internet bills.

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Thank you so much for your kind words and for watching the video 🫶🏽

[@MikeSpille]

Glad to see that someone else has this issue. I noticed it the day I bought it.

[@SrinivasGanesh]

I noticed it once I completed 8k kms

[@SrikanthDonthi1]

Srinivas again....love it the way u do the root cause analysis and the information is absolutely beneficial for fellow owners. Thank you. Happy and safe riding. ✌

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Thank you for watching the video! :)

[@Altezzadom]

Thank you for enlightening us! I currently have the same issue now with the phantoms on my Continental GT650. Going fornnew tires next week after watching this ⚡️⚡️😆😆

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Congratulations! 🤩 I’m glad you found this video useful!

[@G.R.V46]

This is for most detailed video on interception wobbling issue, i also own one and literally frustrated all the time because of wobbling issue, in my case tyres and alignment was issue, thanks to you 🤝

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Thank you for watching the video! I’m glad it helped.

[@Slycarlo]

Dude i love the way you talk! Its very clear and you don't too fast like most indian youtuber do which makes me need to rewind some portion of the video or just slow it down.

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Thank you so much for the kind words!! 😍🫱🏽‍🫲🏾🫶🏽

[@ramkiranmangu2997]

A very informative video. Root cause analysis and trial & error elimination process for wobbling issue. Finally sorted, congrats and keep riding safe.. Do look for uneven wear on the tread pattern of both tyres..

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Thank you so much for watching the video!

[@daveinwla6360]

Questions come to mind: 1) Did you check the balance of both wheels? The tires might have had uneven mass distribution, which manifested in a wobble as the rubber gradually wore down. 2) Did you check the lateral runout of both wheels with a dial indicator? The tire may have gotten distorted with wear, or the rims may have gone non-planar or non-perpendicular with the axis of rotation. 3) Did you check the radial runout of both wheels with a dial indicator? The over-tightening of a spoke points to this having been a problem the mechanic found. 4) Was the steering quicker when you went to tubeless tires?

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Wow! thank you for these insights. I will pin this comment so others can also benefit from it. I checked the balance on both wheels, it was fine. 2 and 3, yes and yes, Measured the depth of tyre, it was worn out. The steering is now better. Thank you for commenting and for watching the video!

[@daveinwla6360]

@@SrinivasGanesh - Your mention of an Outex tubeless conversion is the 1st report (in English) that I've seen. Do you recall what the immediate effect was on the steering? Was it easier to initiate and/or complete a turn? Did the front wheel follow road bumps better, i.e. with less time spent airborne or unloaded? Did you sense more control during high speed bumpy turns?

[@SrinivasGanesh]

@@daveinwla6360 yep. The outex tubless conversion, in my opinion makes the ride much smoother and plush. It is definitely easier to take turns. Thank you for your comment and for watching the video!

[@SvenTviking]

My first front tyre change, the wobble went. I think the Tyre guy in the factory is not good at balancing them.

[@daveinwla6360]

@@SvenTviking - That's interesting to know. Did you change to the same brand/model of tire, or did you go with a different type of tire?

[@actioncapture7506]

Felt good ... reason ..... realistically done 👍🏿 keep rolling brother 🤘 i really appreciate all the pain u took it so nicely... great job on ur patience ☺️

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Thank you for watching and for commenting on the video! :)

[@chuttyganesa]

Man i loved the way u explained the issue...

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Thank you for watching the video!

[@flameonfzn]

I own an interceptor 2022 model, I actually bought it after watching your videos Sri, even this one. I didn't experience any wobbling issues on my interceptor but now after 5000kms I am having it on my bike as well, I have the stock ceat tyres installed, I have reported it to Re service center and they weren't able to do anything about it as well. I do like these ceat tyres.. their grip and everything is pretty good but after watching this video again I think ill change it after a couple of thousand kilometres or so because this wobbling issue is very irritating

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Congratulations on getting the bike!! Wohoo! But don’t let this wobbling issue let you down. Just be careful and have fun while riding the bike! Thank you for watching my videos! You rock!

[@VivekVikranth]

@@SrinivasGaneshSame here. My bike has Ceat tires as stock, and I'm facing the same wobbling issue that started at 5500 Kms. RE service centers are not even checking it. I'll try Timsun, but the front tyres are mostly out of stock. Can you suggest any other tire options and websites to buy from?

[@piyushnarayan9342]

Interesting videos mate keep on producing these.

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Thank you so much for watching the videos!

[@MarioEnduro]

Super informative video that explains the different solutions applied till the problem is solved. 👍

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Thank you for watching the video brother!! 🫶🏽🫱🏽‍🫲🏾

[@sanjayudaya]

Now that I have reached 9k kms - I have suddenly started getting the wobble. I was also very happy that, no wobble issues. I will mostly get the RE alloys and the new set of tyres Saving :)

[@SrinivasGanesh]

New set of tyres and no wobbles. RE alloys are a good option.

[@Potatoalex538]

Im a huge huge huge fan of interceptor of any colour. ...just love it it wont hurt your back like gt in the long journey

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Yes!!! It is an ergonomically friendly motorcycle. 👍🏽

[@SeamusMacMattain]

Im glad I dont have this issue on my 2022 GT650... thanks for the info!

[@SrinivasGanesh]

My pleasure. And thank you for watching the video!!

[@kushalchaudhary3685]

Thanku so much this wobbling issue scenario all over the KZbin on interceptor was making me nervous about buying this bike your video was thoroughly made on what can cause this issue and now i am satisfied that its. Not a big deal and can be solved quite easily

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Glad that you found it useful! Much appreciated that you saw it. Grateful that you liked it! ✌🏽🫱🏽‍🫲🏾

[@HbbH38]

That was the 1st thing I did and it fixed mine. Running 17" Pirelli MT60RS front and back. 120 and 150 front and rear width. GT650.

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Sweet! What rims do you have installed? I’m also looking to get 17” wheels.

[@HbbH38]

@@SrinivasGanesh I made a mistake. I am actually running 17 rear and 18 front. I swapped the rear rim to the front for the new wider profile tyre and replaced the rear with a Racing Boy 17" 4.50 rim. Don't ask me why i did that i am new to motorcycles(clueless) and this is a common and popular mod amongst the twin riders here in Thailand so I went along with it. Lol. Good thing is, it turned out good(beginner's luck lol). Bike feels more eager to lean and those mt60rs give me alot more confidence than the stock pirellis. Wobbling went away like magic. Thank God. The stance of the bike changed a little. More aggressive now imho. Total damage was less than 500 dollars all in. 1 rim, tyres front and rear and balancing, alignment. It was alot of work. But worth it. :)

[@brijeshmandanna147]

👌 patience meets perseverance !

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Absolutely!! 🤩🙌🏽

[@aurokris4182]

This is a perfectly needy video... I've been having the wobbling issue as well... I did all of the above things you said... 😂 And there were no video on it... At the time... The cones adjustment bettered the wobbling from worse to okay... Finally came to know that it was the tyres... The heavy load of the motorcycle takes a toll on the tyres....... I'm managing with the stock wheel for now... But replacing the tyres seem to be the solution if all the problem persists after all the previous solution attempts.

[@SrinivasGanesh]

I’m glad it helped brother!! 👍🏽🫶🏽

[@deltabluesdavidraye]

The bike has a very short rake .This helps with the fast responsive cornering but inherently push's the envelope against stability.The bike comes with the tubes raised 12 mm in the triple trees.Raising the trees until the the caps are flush really does help the bikes stability.

[@SrinivasGanesh]

This is something new I learnt!

[@rapoliit]

@@SrinivasGanesh could you explain the above logic ? I didn't understand. Is it replacing the stock exhaust brings instability and hence wobble comes??

[@chewyfknrocks]

In addition, if they’re not exactly equal to within .5mm, issues like this and turning may arise.

[@kol6acc]

Thank you for this video and your experiments!

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Thank you for watching it

[@prathaps848]

You ve done a lot of homework for the video...glad you did.

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Thank you so much for your kind words and for watching the video! Much appreciated brother! 🫱🏽‍🫲🏾✌🏽

[@HaggisPower]

Had the same experience - when the front tyre gets side-banding from wear; deacceleration wobbles at around 90-70kph can occur.

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Damn! I’ll check this too! Thank you for this information!

[@JonnieBoie]

Much apperciated video since i own a 650 twin too but fairly new not even 5k on it and great to know that your video was filmed in my neighourhood 😇

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Haha. Thank you for watching the video! :)

[@JonnieBoie]

@@SrinivasGanesh it was a pleasure to watch 😇

[@SrinivasGanesh]

@@JonnieBoie i’m glad! 🤩

[@davidbesant]

Taking my Intercetor in this week to have a new ECU fitted under Warrantee. The bike cuts-out randomly. The dealer has reflashed the original ECU twice and each time assured me all was fine, but it wasn't. There's loads on the internet about fuel relays and the huge amount of dielectric grease on the connectors, but the dealer seems certain it's the ECU itself. Thank god for the Warrantee. Bet the ECU is worth as much as the rest of the bike put together!

[@SrinivasGanesh]

wow! This till now I haven't heard about this issue at all! Thank you for your insight. Keep us posted if the ECU worked out okay?

[@MaheshKarkera]

Video is done creatively 🤘👍

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Thank you for watching it!

[@ratishrajan9185]

Thats a lovely handle bar.kindly share more details.

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Thank you! Kindly see this video. 🙏🏽💛 My Custom Handlebar Setup - Interceptor 650 kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIq7qXRomtSJnZI

[@y2j132]

Excellent as always Sri anna

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Thanks for watching the video!! ✌🏽🫱🏽‍🫲🏾

[@planetphatness]

Awesome editing, and funny. Subbed. ✌️

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Thanks for the sub!

[@MotoTvWoodsFarm]

Unlikely to be the tires, unless the tires were not balanced - then you should have your tires balanced. if you were being very picky you would ask a machine shop to balance you wheel without a tire in a machine shop. then back at the garage balance the tire on the wheel. The wobble was most likely caused by incorrect tension on the wire spokes. the rims could also be distorted also a very common issue. Another contributory factor could have a single weight fork oil. dirt inside one fork leg also can cause this. But the usual cause is a bent or out of true fork leg. If you have a problem and your mechanic didn't fix then your going to the wrong mechanic and you risk doing serious damage to your bike

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Thank you for your input brother. The tyres were balanced, once from the certified RE service center and one from a reputed workshop outside of RE. The tension was resolved and the wobbling was still there. As in, on the machine it was spinning without any fuss and wobble. But starts to wobble when the bike was on the road again. And Like I mentioned in the video, I got the fork oils checked as well. They were intact. No sign of leakage, dirt, etc. i went a step further and installed front adjustable suspensions from YSS, using a different grade oil. Then checked the forks for signs of bending, there weren’t any. So final solution, as stated in the video, was to change the tyre. I did, and now no wobble at speeds above 80 till 120. I’m happy.

[@voltgaming2213]

Man your city roads are much better than expected

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Bahahahahaha! That’s because I know when to press the record button on the helmet mounted GoPro. 🤣

[@rapoliit]

Hey i was the first one to press like button. So much work you have put for us bro, thanks from heart.

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Woah!! Thank you so much for such kindness!! You are amazing!

[@chief777able]

Thanks for this video mate! My previous tyre pressure is 22psi and I didn't experienced wobbling, I increase it to 32 then the wobbling appears

[@SrinivasGanesh]

thank you for sharing this observation! Is the issue sorted now?

[@chief777able]

@@SrinivasGanesh not yet mate I also remembered that I also adjusted the chain. Maybe the alignment you reckon?

[@varun1036]

u just saved money for a lotta people! Thanx for the vid

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Thank you so much for watching the video!! Means a lot!

[@varun1036]

@@SrinivasGanesh and I just subbed

[@SrinivasGanesh]

@@varun1036 You are a rockstar for doing that! Much appreciated brother!

[@varun1036]

@@SrinivasGanesh thank you very much and you keep doing what you're doing. Love from Chennai :)

[@SrinivasGanesh]

@@varun1036 Hey! Romba nanri tambi!! ✌🏽 Much appreciated!

[@bobbyfranklin5924]

Absolutely hilarious. Great video. Glad you sorted it all out

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Glad you liked it! 🤩 thank you for watching the video!! 🫱🏽‍🫲🏾

[@tabbykhan2468]

Very very helpful. Thanks a ton bro...

[@SrinivasGanesh]

thanks a ton for watching it!

[@vic110291]

Fantastic video, thanks for posting!

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Thank you for watching brother!!

[@Vizinger]

Good video, very informative and helpful. Thanks a ton! Next time can you please keep the background music low? It is a disturbance in such a good narration.

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Yes, this was two years ago. Learnt a lot from this video. You are most welcome to subscribe and watch other videos. 🙏🏽

[@sharavanm8414]

It's just the wheel alignment issue caused by the shope who made your spoked wheels run tubeless tyres or the imbalance of mass caused when you solved the two puncher's

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Ah! could be so.

[@DineshYadav-uc6ig]

Great Sri bhaiya...

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Thank you for watching Dinesh!!!

[@vinayvijayrao5830]

Quick question mate, did you check in high speeds around 150-160km of course with hands on the handlebar, because my continental gt 650 will start wobbling after i cross 140km

[@SrinivasGanesh]

oh no mate, I did not. I don't like to go beyond 125kmph. This seems like a good enough speed to a) speed, and b) cruise. I'll ask a friend.

[@PriyanshuKumar-dz6ty]

What is the grey colour material at the rim of both tyres ?? The little grey thing....

[@SrinivasGanesh]

that would be the outex kit, which makes the stock rims tubeless.

[@cmkirankumar]

Thank you for the video. In your case tyres are the issue but in my case I am having Ceat tyres and clocked 10k kms on my Int650 facing this wobbing issues. As you mentioned, should I go for 1.Change the tyres? 2.Get the wheels aligned? So confused now..Pls help!

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Getting the wheels aligned is always a cheaper alternative. If the problem is solved by it then great. If not then only thing left is changing the rubber. :)

[@cmkirankumar]

@@SrinivasGanesh Great!! I will try this and let know in this space :)

[@cmkirankumar]

today i gave my interceptor in service for this wobbling issue, seems like they were aware of this issue in this vehicle very much so they first replaced the part TAPERED ROLLER BEARING - 30205 and the issue got resolved.. I tried test riding 100kmph and 120 speeds and no wobbling. Finally happy to share this news. This part replacement worked in my case 😅 for your information.

[@SrinivasGanesh]

@@cmkirankumar this is great news! I’ll share this information on my post update tomorrow. 🫶🏽🫱🏽‍🫲🏾 thank you so much for the update! Ride safe!!

[@cmkirankumar]

@@SrinivasGanesh wow that's great 😍.. thank you

[@sankalpdubey2697]

Hey! Great in-depth video. I have a weird and different issue. My bike does not wobble(handle bar almost vibrating) at 100kmph. But as soon as I hit 130-140kmph, the front starts to wobble(in a slow motion). I do not know how this problem is originating.

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Realistic version. Check tyres, wheel alignment, cone set bearings, tyre pressure. Funny version. Your bike is getting scared, why go so fast? 🤪

[@roshanchoudhary2984]

Hey man, facing the same problem on my GT, have you had any luck fixing it?

[@MaheshKarkera]

After watching this video I wonder why should 1 ride without holding the handlebar?

[@SrinivasGanesh]

It’s a technique to check for wobbles, without putting the bike on expensive set ups. :)

[@MaheshKarkera]

@@SrinivasGanesh well, does that affect the normal riders who wish to ride holding the handlebars?

[@SrinivasGanesh]

@@MaheshKarkera the idea is to check for wobbles. It doesn’t affect anyone at all. If the wobble is there, your shoulders will fatigue very quickly. That’s why the issue needs fixing.

[@MaheshKarkera]

@@SrinivasGanesh ok that means ease of riding is hampered if such an issue exists.. got it bro thank you for the Guidance will check it on my classic 350 reborn as well..

[@SrinivasGanesh]

@@MaheshKarkera you’re welcome!

[@vishweshrajpurohit2182]

Hello Sri Ji, I'm planning to get both my tyres changed, I would like to know : 1.If going to 150 rear tyre from 130 changes the acceleration in any way 2. Do you see any difference when there are twisties and you're leaning around corners? 3. Can these do off road to some extent?

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Changing the tyres from 130 to 150 section does not affect the acceleration. They performed well in little off-roading. Though I must tell you something that you probably know already. This motorcycle is not meant to be ridden off-road. It’s a road/ city bike. Lets talk off-road touring - Interceptor 650 kzbin.info/www/bejne/a165kmqmjJijb5Y There’s an entire series on me off-roading with this motorcycle in Spiti. Do check it out.

[@vishweshrajpurohit2182]

@@SrinivasGanesh Thanks so much

[@SrinivasGanesh]

@@vishweshrajpurohit2182 my pleasure brother!

[@mj11autoz75]

Thank you so much for your experiment

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting!

[@adityaraj5864]

Thanks for that video Can I know what problems or issues you faced by putting on 150 section instead of the stock 130 And if it's safe and advisable to do so. Does it sit comfortably between the sprocket and swing arm ? Is there any scrapping or brushing against the swingarm ? Notice any difference in the fuel economy as well as the top speed ?

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Problems? No problems, slight wider rear tyre meaning more contact patch on the road for better traction. It is very much safe to do so. It sits comfortably between the sprocket and the swing arm. Fuel consumption remains unchanged at 24-25 kmpl in city under ideal conditions. I’m not that enthusiastic in reaching top speed. I whole heartedly believe in cruising at under 120 kmph. People should be able to see what I ride as opposed to them having a discomfort in their ears and seeing only a blur. 😎👍🏽 thank you for watching the video!

[@prajwalbhandari4054]

Hi Sri. Great video. A few comments and questions I had: 1. 17 inch front alloys isn't feasible because of brake calipers and disc mismatch anyway. Did some research on it. 2. Can you please specify the required tyre pressures for these. 3. When we change the tyre size, do we need some adjustments in suspension setup too? 4. Outex is a bit expensive, what are your thoughts on way2speed conversion kit? 5. If we get the conversation kit, how can we assure that we don't face the air deflation issue? Would love your response on these. Thanks.

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Required tyre pressure as stated on timsun website is 40 front 40 rear. But I use 39 in front. I don't believe any adjustment is required in suspension, unless ofcourse you are planning on touring with luggage. Way2Speed is okay, I just don't really think that it is levelled enough, but it is surely good. Outex was a personal preference. Nothing wrong with way2speed. you won't face air deflation issue at all, unless you take it a local mechanic, don't tell him you have outex installed and ask him to tighten the spokes. The spokes will then disrupt the tape on the inside, you wheel, however now balanced, will be leaking air that you won't even know about. And that is what I have talked about in this video.

[@prajwalbhandari4054]

@@SrinivasGanesh Got it. Thanks.

[@SrinivasGanesh]

@@prajwalbhandari4054 you're welcome! and thank you for watching the video.

[@hemant1366]

What are the new tyre size ? And how are they tubeless with spoke wheels .

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Tyres - A Closer Look - Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKvTdYeknZpom80

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Enjoy

[@javiermonjonell]

La solución a ese problemas es ajustar la tuerca de dirección lo que no es fácil ya que si te pasas ajustando puedes crear otro problemas, lo mejor es hacerlo revisar con alguien de confianza y que conozca como hacerlo o animarse a hacerlo uno mismo, a groso modo con la rueda delantera en el aire tirando el manubrio desde el centro al costado la dirección deveria tener cierta resistencia, no caer libre, en esa resistencia esta el punto y el cambio en la estabilidad ajustandola bien es notable

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Gracias por tu valioso comentario. Hice revisar la tuerca de dirección, resultó estar bien. Este problema es específico de solo un lote selecto de Interceotors BS6 que tenían pirelli phantom sport como neumáticos OEM. Este lote salió entre principios de 2020 y mediados de 2021. Y ese problema son los neumáticos. Algo raro y malo en este lote de llantas pirelli. Por lo tanto, Royal Enfield ahora lo ha cambiado a Ceat Tyres. Estos neumáticos ahora son de cámara. Pero como he instalado un kit outex, prefiero ir con un neumático sin cámara. Por lo tanto, fui con Timsun. No es tan caro como Pirelli Scorpions, pero tampoco es barato. Gracias otra vez. ¡Deseo que tengas un hermoso fin de semana!

[@gustaf3]

I Feel for you Srinivas. Bikes can be as fickle as children and wives. You had me after you said (1:08) " ...because I drive sensibly and normally"... WHAM. Honestly, you are a far better comedian than a mechanic ;)

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Hahahaha that WHAM was my mistake about two years ago. First accident on the motorcycle. Though a small one, but taught me an important lesson to be always vigilant!

[@galerinha]

Sometimes the problem is with the wheel's balance. They do this every time they change the tires, so perhaps it wasn't the tire after all. I've heard they don't do the balancing properly at the factory.

[@SrinivasGanesh]

For me. It was the tyre indeed. Since after changing the tyre it never once came back.

[@ashiksabu05]

Which handlebar are you using?

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Himalayan! :) video coming soon

[@kainiukainiu5221]

Haha your facials are a good laugh, what is this universe coming too :) Great video and explanations.

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Hahahah thanks for watching the video! :)

[@TheStringBreaker]

Phenomenal video!

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Thank you so much for watching it! 🫶🏽🫱🏽‍🫲🏾

[@owenanstey436]

Great story, I would have balanced the wheels also. Keep up the good work.

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Oh I did get them balanced. That process messed up the tubeless outex kit I had installed. Which was another obstacle which had to be rectified before getting back to resolving the wobbling issue. 🤪

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Thank you for watching!!

[@shrirham489]

Will a steering damper solve this issue regardless of the other fixes?

[@SrinivasGanesh]

The wobbling, in my motorcycle, was due to tyre manufacturing defect. Hence upon changing that, the wobbling was gone. Steering damper won’t be able to reduce wobbling if it is caused by bad tyres.

[@shrirham489]

@@SrinivasGanesh but can it prevent the wobble becoming a full on tank slapper? Why do high end bikes use it then?

[@SrinivasGanesh]

@@shrirham489 i believe they use it so that it helps them to make speedy turns and make them lean over. I maybe wrong.

[@divyamchangotra3780]

Recently facing the same issue, and i have run ceat tires more than 10k , most probably tire issues because, as i remember when i had a new tyre, i did test this, and it didnt wobble

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Yes sir, it is

[@colinfoote8683]

do you really tighten spokes to adjust wheel alignment ?

[@SrinivasGanesh]

That is also one of the procedures to do it.

[@whammo11224]

When I had my GT in NYC, the first time I got on the highway, I was scared to death from all of the wobbling. First thing I did was change the tires. And no more wobbling!

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Heyyyyyy!!! You’re the first New Yorker to comment and watch my videos! Thank you so much! And I always wanted to say this out loud, “I’m walkin over here!!!! “😋 Maybe next time I’m in Manhattan I’ll try and rent a Royal Enfield and we can ride together! 🙌🏽

[@whammo11224]

@@SrinivasGanesh Absolutely!

[@freedomriders38]

How much did they charge you for cone set greasing and checking ?

[@SrinivasGanesh]

About INR 50₹ for inspection, Since there was nothing wrong with it in the first place.

[@brianlynch4801]

Hello. I really like the tires you put on the back. But I have the same issue and I have less than a thousand miles. 750 to be exact. I have checked head bearing torque which is the only thing I bought of. Actually considering putting a steering stabilizer on

[@SrinivasGanesh]

This was a tyre issue in my case. Once they were changed, the issue was resolved. :) But thank you so much for watching the video! Cheers!

[@mohitbhardwaj7573]

I recently experienced wobbling on my almost new (2000 kms clocked a few days back). This has never happened while riding with a pillion and I have carefully tested it at 60,80 and 100 kmph. On our recent trip (myself, same pillion and around 30kg of luggage), I noticed wobbling at 80kmph and haven't been able to understand the reason. As we are back now, I am yet to try out again and see if the wobbling still exists (with the pillion but without the luggage). A little context before I ask you this... Could the luggage be the reason for wobbling?

[@SrinivasGanesh]

There could be one of the reasons that I point out in the video, could be because of the unevenness of the road as well. Luggage could be a reason as well, that is only if they were not balanced, or weighed differently on either sides. Please keep us posted if you were able to find the reason.

[@mohitbhardwaj7573]

@@SrinivasGanesh will do

[@SrinivasGanesh]

@@mohitbhardwaj7573 thank you so much for watching the video and sharing your experience!! Much appreciated 🫱🏽‍🫲🏾

[@sonofosiris7713]

​@@mohitbhardwaj7573were you able to find out the reason? Facing same issue in gt650 with 4800 kms

[@ashinterceptor]

Srini, mine is a 2023 INT with Alloy Wheels and still wobbles. Its got the CEAT's and not the Pirelli's (which were the culprits). Tyre pressure checked and rechecked. Cone set tightened by the service center (I have to take their word). Still at exactly 90KMPH the bike wobbles. Its fine above and beyond that speed. Thoughts?

[@PremkumarsamuelMoto]

Nice vlog. Major concern for the Twin owners. Great analysis. Is this wobbling issue there in newer Alloy n Tubeless tyre models.

[@SrinivasGanesh]

I am told it is not there anymore. But should it pop up, you now know sure shot way to systematically tackle it. :)

[@San_diego_supermacy]

Does the rear rim need to be swapped for the 150 section tyre?

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Nope. It does not. Unless you opt to go for a different rim size.

[@akshaydarade3471]

Same experience at my end Changed tyre (from Pirelli to Ceat) And wobble was gone Although grip of Ceat is questionable at times But ceat does the job if you ride it sanely

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Thank you for watching the video! It is true that if you ride ‘sensibly’ there would be no issues at all. But we love to live on the edge don’t we? 😉

[@shravanpathipak8778]

What are those preload adjuster you are using?

[@SrinivasGanesh]

YSS front suspensions. Thank you for watching the video!

[@shravanpathipak8778]

@@SrinivasGanesh Could you please share the purchase link!

[@harisalterego]

Hey! Thinking to go for a thicker grade suspension oil instead of upgrading the entire setup. Would you suggest it , also would it stop the wobbling issue ?

[@SrinivasGanesh]

wobbling can be due to several reasons like I pointed out in this video. Having a thicker oil can make the suspension stiff. no doubt but it will remain that ways. If you really want it, then by all means, go for it.

[@EvgeniusVeterinarius]

after changing tires, it is necessary to do balancing ...

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Thank you for your comment. I did get those done to be extra sure that there is no wobbling. Unfortunately That was done after I made this video.

[@buster8847]

Personally if I had a wobble like that allways check the cost free solutions first. Air, tyre weights (blance) and spoke flex. Once checked them and not the issue tyre quality and alignment. The fork oil levels I wouldn't of had tested and as there a few simple cost free checks you can do to see of you lost any oil in forks with testing the dive and rebound. And headstock bearing if you put bike on centre stand you grab the front wheel you can feel for flex at both dead stops..

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Yep did all of those, but unfortunately you are not allowed to make a video inside the service station, I used what ever video evidence I could to share my experience with you guys. :)

[@alokedey9295]

Need your opinion ... Confuse between cali green , barcelona blue and canyon red .. need your suggestion

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Barcelona blue

[@bprayogo2000]

Mod the bike to 17inch alloy wheels and wider also. Rear 160 front 120. Rear is lighter by 4kg and front by 700 grams. Now it corners like its on rails sport bike handling. No more wobble wobble. Handling is agile and lighter. Accelerate and brake better too. And no more inner tube tire😂. Very easy to find 17” tires everywhere. Best mod so farr -

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Waiting for RE to come up with 17” alloys for the twins. I want this mod so badly!

[@vijay___review]

Mainly for the normal users with tube , it's just the wheel alignment just do it at a good person who's knows to do it because re people'don't know it do the wheel alignment every 12 k kms and you are good to go

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Since I have outex kit installed not anyone can do the wheel alignment on my motorcycle. Due the spokes, and the outex tape installed inside, air will leak from the spokes, I have addressed this issue in the video too.

[@RavulaDayanand]

Hello, I have clocked 13.5k kms on my interceptor.. The tyre look good .. but they started to wobble after crossing 80kmph(leaving both the hands). Could you suggest me anything with your experience.. I have taken the bike to SVC, they tuned the wheel, checked the foundation bolts.. said they were loose and now the issue is solved, but again.. that is still persisting.. Could you help me out

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Use the tyre depth measuring tool to measure the tyre depth. Many a time the tyres 'look' good but are not. So that is the only sure shot way to find out. If the tool says the tyre is worn out then you know the solution.

[@RavulaDayanand]

@@SrinivasGanesh Thank you..☺️🙏.. I'll do it today..

[@kutti2002]

Pretty sure you will face this issue again after your new tyres have run some 5k odd kms do keep us posted if you do, happened with mine.

[@SrinivasGanesh]

I sure will! Thank you for the heads up!

[@lucylst9]

​@@SrinivasGaneshare you facing any wobbling now?

[@SrinivasGanesh]

none sir. @@lucylst9

[@lucylst9]

@@SrinivasGanesh that's a relief

[@SrinivasGanesh]

haha yeah, been a year without wobbling! @@lucylst9

[@sanny1185]

Did u go with 150 rear tyre? Even I get wobbling at 80+, clocked 6000kms.. Pirelli stock tyres

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Yes sir! I did!

[@sanny1185]

And the 150 fits well on the stock rim without any issues? Bcoz I'm ordering a pair, same specs, wanna make sure that I get my order right.

[@karthikeyaa.p3698]

Sir which front fork oil would u recommend for interceptor 650??

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Liqui Molly is pretty good.

[@FoxyCAMTV]

How come dukes or some other racer don't have any wobbles even if the tyres are bald and their carcass showing?

[@SrinivasGanesh]

maybe they do and no one made a video on that. Or maybe they know it is way too risky to test that once your tyres are bald.

[@shahbazhabib700]

Bro where did you get the handle bars from

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Royal Enfield show room

[@Geshmaal]

Funny this came up in my feed, I picked up a Honda CBF1000 in the UK recently and they all wobble like this when you take your hands off the bars. Wonder if it's the same cause! I think if a bike is a bit tail-heavy it exacerbates issues you see from tyre wear etc.

[@SrinivasGanesh]

ah! This was mainly due to the poor quality of tyres.

[@danish07861]

Did you get the wobbling issues again after your new tyres got a bit old (5k-10k run post replacement run).?

[@SrinivasGanesh]

no sir. No wobble after installing these.

[@nuthankn3991]

Brother,Please share the tyre profile and brand, cost. Place where you did?

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Everything is in the video you just saw. 🙌🏽 links are in video description.

[@melanisticsoldier5816]

The wobbling is because of the stock rims. I saw Ayush vermas video, he took an interceptor with stock spokes and a continental with alloys to their top speeds, the alloy wheel continental didn’t wobble at all, the interceptor started wobbling, my meteor 350 also starts wobbling a bit at 110kmph+. Guess it’s a genetic mutation for the new set or Royal Enfield’s🤙

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Wow thank you for this comment! I’ll do more research on this then! Man its never ending!

[@melanisticsoldier5816]

@@SrinivasGanesh it’s weird how the earlier bikes like bullet, thunderbird and Himalayan never had these issues, from what I’ve heard. Could it be the double cradle frame? That’s disrupting the stock spokes of the continental and interceptor, and the stock alloys of the meteor? But the classic reborn hasn’t had any news on steering wobble. Kind of makes me happy to see these new bikes fail, as I am a BHULT DUG DUG fanboy 😂.

[@SrinivasGanesh]

@@melanisticsoldier5816 hahahaha excellent analogy! I’m tempted to buy a classic just to make this experiment!

[@melanisticsoldier5816]

@@SrinivasGanesh I’m gonna experiment a bit more on my meteor. going to try to drag the front wheel a bit more ahead, to give it the Harley look, chop the mudguard a bit. I’m 15 so the posture is way too relaxed for me so going to be changing the handle bars to like the fz16 straight bar. When the time of changing the tyre comes around I’ll definitely upsize it to 140-150 in the rear, and like a 110-120 in the front. A KZbinr by the name of kartik customz has installed the 17 inch rim of the meteor on his continental, and has installed the Apollo alpha h1 150/60/17 tyre. He rides at the above 130kmph speed most of the time and leaves his hands a lot. His bike doesn’t seem to wobble, his front tyre has also been changed from a 100mm to a 110mm, but he still kept the 18 inch rim. But the wobble always seems to get fixed when the tyres/rims are changed. Another guy known as Sonu plaha on KZbin had installed alloys on his interceptor, it still wobbled. It’s sus af.

[@SrinivasGanesh]

@@melanisticsoldier5816 thank you for this info! Much appreciated. Please keep me posted with your experiment 🫱🏽‍🫲🏾

[@shantanugonaka546]

Hey, Can I know what tyrer sizes you went with, and is it possible for you to share the link, it would be of great help. Thanks!!!!!!

[@SrinivasGanesh]

Thank you for the comment and watching the video. Link is there in description and size is 100 in front and 150 in rear. Both 18” wheels