[ostrish]

Originally Posted by bsenroy

Hello riders,

Recently changed my stock Ceats to Ralco Speed blasters after 12k kms. I gather that many of you are using the same set of tyres. What pressure do you maintain on highway touring (self+luggage)?

The tyre shop sent me off with 35 (front) and 38 (Rear).

The manual specified pressure of 32F 39R is applicable to all tyres.

That said, I liked the feel of 36R a lot more, and will probably run that with pillion as well. Also got the Ralcos recently.

[bsenroy]

Originally Posted by ostrish

The manual specified pressure of 32F 39R is applicable to all tyres.

That said, I liked the feel of 36R a lot more, and will probably run that with pillion as well. Also got the Ralcos recently.

Thanks for the tip. How much have you run on them? i felt that the bike rides a little taller. did you have a similar impression as well?

[rajeevsulu]

Hi
When you swap out your old tyre for a new one, it feels a little taller. I feel the same when I swapped out the old ceats with new ones a couple of weeks ago.
Cheers
Rajeevsulu

[aargee]

Originally Posted by bsenroy

i felt that the bike rides a little taller

Originally Posted by rajeevsulu

When you swap out your old tyre for a new one, it feels a little taller. I feel the same when I swapped out the old ceats with new ones a couple of weeks ago

Gentlemen: riding on stock 18" alloys with Vredestein tyres here; please include me in your "riding tall" club

[DrvSafe]

What does the annual maintenance contract for Interceptor 650 cover?

Does it cover all the service costs including labor charges?
Is it worth adding it while booking?

I am asking this for a friend of mine.

[rajeevsulu]

Hi,
just go for the extended warranty. The rest does not add much value
Cheers
Rajeevsulu

[vishal.jayakuma]

Hi all! Just sitting at work, waiting for my Interceptor Black Ray due for delivery mid-February, whilst holding on to tens of tabs of accessories on Google Chrome. I was aiming for a "murdered-out" look on the bike, so that includes swapping to the Scram 411 handlebar from RE Genuine Accessories. It also got me thinking about the distasteful use of a cream-like garish sticker on the tank. Is it possible to remove that sticker and use a black tank pad instead? Has anyone tried doing so, or know someone who has? It would be really useful to decide on that purchase.

Side note: If anyone hasn't checked yet, Raw & Rugged has some lovely accessories for the Inty including a beautiful 120-years edition tank belt in black and gold. Any reviews about this website in terms of buying experience? My tank pad will be from the same website, as TripMachine has sold out their good stuff

Also, TripMachine Moc-Toe black boots vs Viaterra boots vs Clan Shoes SNKR Waterproof version? Any thoughts?

[shabih]

Originally Posted by vishal.jayakuma

Hi all!
Side note: If anyone hasn't checked yet, Raw & Rugged has some lovely accessories for the Inty including a beautiful 120-years edition tank belt in black and gold. Any reviews about this website in terms of buying experience? My tank pad will be from the same website, as TripMachine has sold out their good stuff

Also, TripMachine Moc-Toe black boots vs Viaterra boots vs Clan Shoes SNKR Waterproof version? Any thoughts?

I have been a long term user of both Trip Machine and Raw & Rugged merch. Buying experience is top notch with both these vendors. R&R guy is lot more accessible through whatsapp. Quality is never compromised with both as they offer great leather and craftmanship. I use the tripmachine riding boots and I love them. They are excellent both on and off the bike. It may not be as technical as an A* or Dianese but provides excellent feel and reasonable protection. I had the R&R tank belt on my interceptor and it was of reasonable quality.

[sole_rider]

Originally Posted by vishal.jayakuma

Side note: If anyone hasn't checked yet, Raw & Rugged has some lovely accessories for the Inty including a beautiful 120-years edition tank belt in black and gold. Any reviews about this website in terms of buying experience? My tank pad will be from the same website, as TripMachine has sold out their good stuff

Also, TripMachine Moc-Toe black boots vs Viaterra boots vs Clan Shoes SNKR Waterproof version? Any thoughts?

I have the ViaTerra bronson retro boots. They are built well. But one main draw back for me atleast is that these boots have a rather narrow toe area. I wear size 42 and it fits me well other than the cramped feel of my left foot's small finger. I think these boots require rather longer wear in time. After about a month's usage, the cramped feel is now mostly reduced.
The other drawback for me is that it makes loud squeaky noise while walking on polished floors. I feel slightly embarassed walking on office floors with squeak squeak noise..

The major USP of these boots which got me attracted to it over the others are it has both lace up and zipper enclosures. So the zipper makes it easier to put on and remove, without losing on the aesthetics of a conventional lace up shoes.

Wish you the best.

[vishal.jayakuma]

Originally Posted by shabih

I have been a long term user of both Trip Machine and Raw & Rugged merch. Buying experience is top notch with both these vendors. R&R guy is lot more accessible through whatsapp. Quality is never compromised with both as they offer great leather and craftmanship. I use the tripmachine riding boots and I love them. They are excellent both on and off the bike. It may not be as technical as an A* or Dianese but provides excellent feel and reasonable protection. I had the R&R tank belt on my interceptor and it was of reasonable quality.

Thank you for this feedback. I will definitely order R&R products now with peace of mind. Is there anything wrong with the tank belt, for which you mentioned "reasonable quality"?

Originally Posted by sole_rider

I have the ViaTerra bronson retro boots. They are built well. But one main draw back for me atleast is that these boots have a rather narrow toe area. I wear size 42 and it fits me well other than the cramped feel of my left foot's small finger.

The major USP of these boots which got me attracted to it over the others are it has both lace up and zipper enclosures. So the zipper makes it easier to put on and remove, without losing on the aesthetics of a conventional lace up shoes.

Ahh this might be a problem for me. My shoe size is 42 as well, but my feet are wide. Might need a more flexible USP for the boots. I suppose I will go ahead with TripMachine boots. Thank you for your feedback!

[shabih]

Originally Posted by vishal.jayakuma

Is there anything wrong with the tank belt, for which you mentioned "reasonable quality"?

With leather goods, you get what you pay for. Also, I was an early adopter of their products, I am talking about 2019. The first batch looked very different compared to the new design they have launched (the 120-year edition).

[vishal.jayakuma]

Originally Posted by shabih

With leather goods, you get what you pay for. Also, I was an early adopter of their products, I am talking about 2019. The first batch looked very different compared to the new design they have launched (the 120-year edition).

Alright, that's fair! Perhaps they have learned from their previous experience and upgraded their products and designs. My bike is going to be plain black, so some accessories like the R&R belt would spruce up the aesthetics of the tank area, and their tank grips with the functionality aspect.

What other boots are in this sub-10K price segment that may be good options for me? My use is going to be mainly city use with occasional outstation trips. Preferably something that can withstand sudden downpours as well, whilst being comfortable for daily use. I live in Chennai, so it's mainly the heat that puts me away from full waterproof boots. The only solution I can think of is to get the leather boots anyway and source something like the Solace boot covers so that they can be used when required.

[shabih]

Originally Posted by vishal.jayakuma

What other boots are in this sub-10K price segment that may be good options for me? My use is going to be mainly city use with occasional outstation trips.

I'd say go for the Trip Machine one, it will be an excellent choice for city rides and trips. I wear them even when I am not riding and I always have people come and compliment me. Due to some unforeseen circumstances, I had to stay in them for an entire day and an entire night. It was supremely comfortable. One word of caution though, they are a bit bulky so it is subjective to your body frame. I have seen advertisements for Clan Shoes on Instagram, and they looked promising too, much sleeker. Maybe consider them as an alternative within your budget, but then I have not used them so cannot comment on their worthiness.

I have a matt black street twin and the trip machine tank pads in tan color give it an excellent appearance. I had the R&R tan tand pad previously on my interceptor and those had better glue compared to Trip machine.

[bsenroy]

For some time now I have been looking for adjustable gear and brake levers. I checked out the OEM parts that come as standard on the 2023 model onwards, but they looked very bulky.

So some online lurking has led me to this product on Amazon.



As anyone used these levers, and is it worth installing?

[Kottayamkaran]

My brother recently picked up a new 2023 Interceptor 650. We have upgraded the machine with some updates for future rides. Here is the fully loaded bike. All set for future rides. Bash plate was not available at the RE showroom and is on back order.