[neil.jericho]

Originally Posted by rahulskumar

I found one manufacturer from Mumbai "Polyvault shelters". I did a whats app chat today with them and found that they have 2 variants of these sheds. First option is for bike parked inside the garage and the other model is when we don't have a closed garage. There are some structural and size differences between the two. They quoted me 5600 for the first model and 12500 for the latter. I might go for the first option but not immediately.

Here is the link https://hi-in.facebook.com/watch/pol...sheltersindia/

Incidentally, the very same topic came up for discussion yesterday in a whatsapp group. Some of the feedback from people who have owned the same product are below
- The product is basically tarpaulin on a metal frame structure. Since it is light, it can get blown away in windy conditions. So better to keep expectations realistic.
- If you have basement parking, it can be a good option as it keeps curious people and dust away from your bike.
- Not practical for outdoor usage.
- Rain water will accumulate on the tarpaulin material between the frame.
- This will bring down the whole structure and drop your bike. Unfortunately learnt from experience by an owner who has been waiting for a year for a replacement.

Originally Posted by rahulskumar

Has anyone tried hard side box ( small ones ) which wont affect the looks of Interceptor. I am searching one as it keeps raining in Kerala and I might damage my mobile. Saddle bag looks good but they are not secure enough and most of them require rain cover. I liked SH23 from Shad , looks like it might be quite big and most of the places is out of stock. Shockingly I liked a very cheap model from Aaron ( ES2 ), might even serve my purpose , but I am not able to find it anywhere

An easier solution for saving your phone from Kerala's monsoons will be to just put it in a zip lock bag or a nicely wrapped plastic cover. Cost effective solutions from God's own country.

[SNOWY227]

I am planning to buy the Continental GT650. But I have heard some people commenting about back pain and other issues. Owners, please help me out. I am a medical student, and I will be using the bike daily for College and Hospital runs. Long rides if possible are very very rare. I like the Interceptor too. Please help me out.

[a4anurag]

Originally Posted by SNOWY227

I am planning to buy the Continental GT650. But I have heard some people commenting about back pain and other issues. Owners, please help me out. I am a medical student, and I will be using the bike daily for College and Hospital runs. Long rides if possible are very very rare. I like the Interceptor too.

I feel it is best you go to the nearest dealership in your town and take a longer TD of the bike preferably on the roads you travel daily so you can get a hang of how life could be with the either the GT650 ot Interceptor 650.

Ride both the bikes so you can assess which one is better for you.

[CarManMotorcycl]

Originally Posted by SNOWY227

I am planning to buy the Continental GT650. But I have heard some people commenting about back pain and other issues. Owners, please help me out. I am a medical student, and I will be using the bike daily for College and Hospital runs. Long rides if possible are very very rare. I like the Interceptor too. Please help me out.

I have done close to 3000kms after buying the GT in January before tragedy struck so i think i can advice you on it, i have been on a ride of more than 300kms and i can assure you the riding position is not as commited as the 535. The key to riding a motorcycle with a committed position is to lock your knees to the fuel tank and let the back handle your weight, the starting few days will be painful for your hand, but later it gets better!

[shabih]

Originally Posted by CarManMotorcycl

I have done close to 3000kms after buying the GT in January before tragedy struck so i think i can advice you on it, i have been on a ride of more than 300kms and i can assure you the riding position is not as commited as the 535. The key to riding a motorcycle with a committed position is to lock your knees to the fuel tank and let the back handle your weight, the starting few days will be painful for your hand, but later it gets better!

I think it's quite subjective to your body. I found it difficult to lock my knees on the gt650 because of the rearset footpegs, my knees went all the way down to the engine (protective guard), while on my interceptor, I can lock my inner thighs on the tank easily. IMHO GT650 isnt very committed but it depends on your body type as to when you start to feel the pain and where.

[windiesel]

Hi guys, I am partially disabled and can operate just the throttle with my right hand. I want the front brake (hydraulic) t:o come on the left hand side. The bike I intend purchasing is the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650.
Does someone have any experience with these two companies, one in Aus and one in UK, who specialise in mfg aids for disabled riders.
these are the sites:
https://disabledmotorcycleriders.com/dualever/

https://www.clake.com.au/clake-two-d...ndard-control/


and I am interested in something like this:

[r_nairtvm]

Originally Posted by neil.jericho

Incidentally, the very same topic came up for discussion yesterday in a whatsapp group. Some of the feedback from people who have owned the same product are below
- The product is basically tarpaulin on a metal frame structure. Since it is light, it can get blown away in windy conditions. So better to keep expectations realistic.
- If you have basement parking, it can be a good option as it keeps curious people and dust away from your bike.
- Not practical for outdoor usage.
- Rain water will accumulate on the tarpaulin material between the frame.
- This will bring down the whole structure and drop your bike. Unfortunately learnt from experience by an owner who has been waiting for a year for a replacement.

Agree with the above feed back. I too doubt its longevity on an outdoor scenario, even the one I use. But on basement parking type situation, its really useful and keeps the bike dust free. (And once some cats piss on the bottom of tarpaulin the rats stay away too . Cats will definitely do that)

Outdoors it can be a temporary solution only

Best Regards & Ride Safe

[Motard_Blr]

Originally Posted by windiesel

Hi guys, I am partially disabled and can operate just the throttle with my right hand. I want the front brake (hydraulic) t:o come on the left hand side. The bike I intend purchasing is the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650.
Does someone have any experience with these two companies, one in Aus and one in UK, who specialise in mfg aids for disabled riders.
these are the sites:
https://disabledmotorcycleriders.com/dualever/

https://www.clake.com.au/clake-two-d...ndard-control/

and I am interested in something like this:
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Hello.

The left hand rear brake control is usually used in conjunction with an automatic clutch, otherwise it is difficult to control both the clutch and the brake simultaneously with the same hand.

Try this for an auto clutch: https://rekluse.com/product/radiusx-clutch-street/

Rekluse is a well-known company for auto clutches for various bikes and their products are well designed and made. The Radius-X model is available for the RE650.

There seem to be quite a few companies offering left hand brake systems. I have read that the Clake is a good one but expensive. You should be able to find reviews and information online to help you select one.

Good luck!

[windiesel]

Originally Posted by Motard_Blr

Try this for an auto clutch: https://rekluse.com/product/radiusx-clutch-street/

Rekluse is a well-known company for auto clutches for various bikes and their products are well designed and made. The Radius-X model is available for the RE650.

Many thanks, while ordering these clutches, levers etc from foreign manufacturers through FedEx etc, is customs duty payable?

[Motard_Blr]

Originally Posted by windiesel

Many thanks, while ordering these clutches, levers etc from foreign manufacturers through FedEx etc, is customs duty payable?

Since the value is relatively high, you may be liable to pay duty. But you might escape that - imposition of customs duty doesn't seem to be consistent.

[OmV]

Originally Posted by r_nairtvm

This one looks almost like what I have structurally. The cover is some "poly" material.

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I believe a cotton based material is better for our climate - for the same reason people advise not to cover bikes in long storage with polythene based bike covers.

Best Regards & Ride Safe

I am a long-time long-suffering customer of polyvault. (I will refrain from commenting on the (lack of) customer service as it will be OT). This is not a great product for Mumbai humidity. There is crazy amount of condensation on the insides and on the bike. Also the dark damp enclosed space becomes a happy place for all types of creepy crawlies and critters. (Just saw a frog inside my shelter yesterday). The model I have has a single vent on the "door" which is pretty much useless without a corresponding vent on the other side. This is my third monsoon and it is pretty much unusable now, there are multiple leaks in the fabric along the stitching. Also it is a daily struggle during the monsoon to open and close the "door" depending on the rain to release the moisture buildup.
Pics for reference below: First picture at the happy beginning. Second picture is after about 16-18 months of use. Note the "roof" drooping which accumulated small puddles of water.

[tchsvy]

Zohair Ahmed, a well known vlogger from Hyderabad carried out few modifications on his Interceptor. For me the 2 into 1 SS Moto exhaust sounds sweet. I am not a fan of the headlamp and the tail lamp setup, and also those Alloys

https://youtu.be/SYukmNS0KdY

[neil.jericho]

Goodness me! This custom painted Interceptor 650 from the US looks very special indeed. The Interceptor and GT 650 platform is proving to a great canvass for custom work, just as RE intended it to be.

Oh bank balance of mine, why are you so low these days?

Source Adv Rider forum.

[philipmathen]

Love the paint job shown here, but of more interest are the S&S slip-ons. Can’t figure out why RE would not offer them even as an after-market accessory. The number of owners who would queue up if they were priced competitively is enough to justify it as a business case. RE is sitting on a gold mine if they can bring in top quality mods such as this. For small specialists like S&S, the sheer volume would be a reason to drop prices significantly or even manufacture in India.

The twins are easily the best selling in their segment worldwide and seem destined to enjoy that niche for a long while(especially if Stuart Filingham’s recent video claiming Triumph is in trouble is proved to be true, and that there could be delays on Bajaj-Triumph models), with the stock exhausts being heavy, a swap is a no brainer somewhere down the line for a sizeable portion of owners. Hope S&S and RE wake up.

[Abhi_Automobile]

Originally Posted by neil.jericho

Goodness me! This custom painted Interceptor 650 from the US looks very special indeed. The Interceptor and GT 650 platform is proving to a great canvass for custom work, just as RE intended it to be.

Oh bank balance of mine, why are you so low these days?

Dude. Honestly, you should’ve upgraded such a long time ago. The Interceptor forms such a complimentary bike to your Striple. One high strung street naked, and the other one relaxed modern classic. It is also such a natural upgrade from your Continwntal GT, which j in think is getting bit long in the tooth...