Re: Silver Blitz 650: Royal Enfield Interceptor Ownership Review Quote:
Originally Posted by Torino The bike is now 2 years old and clocked a little over 15,000 kms on the ODO. 3rd free service:
Since I’m following the 6000 kms replacement interval for the engine oil, I thought I might as well give the bike for the 3rd free service at the RE OMR service centre in Chennai, the ODO reading was around 13500kms. Got tappets adjusted since I never did it in the previous visits and also got the busted front fork seal replaced . The engine oil was previously replaced during the 2nd free service which was done when the ODO reading was around 6500kms. So far I’ve changed the engine oil at 500kms, 2000kms, 6500kms and 13500kms. And then comes the infamous handlebar wobble which the RE service staff chose to leave it as it is for god knows why during the last service in Dec 2020 even after raising a complaint in the job card, didn’t bother to go back as I got busy and I need to address this soon after I get my tyres changed with Ceat which are right now nowhere in stock in Chennai.
So I’ve started using a magnetic tank bag and a leather side panel bag from Raw and Rugged Leather Co. which looks nice to keep stuff which is larger than my pockets and I find them fairly useful. |
Happy anniversary and that's a healthy mileage for a 2 years old bike.
Few points to consider:
- RE doesn't do throttle body (TB) cleaning. By this time any big bike would have done a TB cleaning. It's not mentioned in the periodic maintenance in the owner's manual also. The Meteor's manual has it under annual schedule. As this engine is limited to 7500 rpm and is of relaxed nature, is this job not essential? Experts, what do you think?
With riders using all kinds of high performance filters this should be on their job card.
- Air filter: RE didn't change your air filter in annual service? It's a paper element filter and should be done by now.
- Did you ask about the valve clearance, were they within limits or needed adjustment?
- Get the tyres from Bangalore. Torqueblock, 636-662-5625. They had the Ceats.
- Nice bag, if your parking places are decent then this is a classy solution. Are you thinking of a top box in future? There's small one from Studds which makes practical sense but you'll need a top rack to mount it. Quote:
Originally Posted by Torino Got the windshield back on as we initially planned to do a longer route along the highway which eventually changed. Reinstalling the windshield took less than 15 mins which means I can remove and refit anytime I want. And how I missed the windshield, speeds over 80kmph felt like half the speed. |
Recently, I also removed the windshield and the difference is well felt. Remove it before giving it for the wobbling issue as they might misplace a part in removing and fixing it.
Cheers,
surjaonwheelz
Last edited by surjaonwheelz : 3rd March 2021 at 17:37.
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