[Turbosailor]

Originally Posted by parrys

Finally, my dream project is ready. Just like I had imagined it.
Hence proved, love is blind.

Parrys, you did a great job with black ray. Looks stunning I too have battery draining issue and this time when I left home have disconnected the battery connection because will last only for a week. Have to check on relays. And I am using RE Deluxe Touring seat, for me it really makes difference. Did back to back 300 km ride and it was comfortable even for pillion. And I saw SS heat resistance black AEW T 102 & 103 is there any specific reason to change to brushed steel instead of maintaining all blacked out profile.

[parrys]

Originally Posted by Turbosailor

Parrys, you did a great job with black ray. Looks stunning I too have battery draining issue and this time when I left home have disconnected the battery connection because will last only for a week. Have to check on relays. And I am using RE Deluxe Touring seat, for me it really makes difference. Did back to back 300 km ride and it was comfortable even for pillion. And I saw SS heat resistance black AEW T 102 & 103 is there any specific reason to change to brushed steel instead of maintaining all blacked out profile.

Hey, so when I bought the mild steel end cans, there was no option of all-black SS pipes. And then, rusting, as you know, on the MS pipes.

Now since I was going to change it, I thought why not change the looks.

Also, with this SS finish, I don't have to worry much about scratches & shoe marks on the pipes, when a pillion sits with me. That would keep me concerned throughout the ride otherwise.

Please share pictures of your motorcycle with this new seat. Have only seen it in MIY, never in flesh.

[Turbosailor]

Originally Posted by parrys

Also, with this SS finish, I don't have to worry much about scratches & shoe marks on the pipes, when a pillion sits with me. Please share pictures of your motorcycle with this new seat. Have only seen it in MIY, never in flesh.

That's a valid point to be taken into consideration, will be eagerly waiting to see your ride after header pipe swap to SS. And at the moment I don't have a good picture of seat alone, but find one which better half was posing for a customary click from one of our ride.

[Drdriver]

Originally Posted by parrys

Hey, so when I bought the mild steel end cans, there was no option of all-black SS pipes. And then, rusting, as you know, on the MS pipes.

Went through the whole thread. Loved the absolute journey from one motorcycle to another. I'm also looking to upgrade my motorcycle and quench my thirst for long rides. As you have gone from an ADV to the interceptor, I think you'd be the perfect person to ask this question to.

I'm looking at the Himalayan 450 and the interceptor 650. I test drove the 650 when it was first launched and I was totally smitten by the way it rode. I have driven the old Himalayan too. So now it's a battle between the mind asking to go for the Himalayan due to versatility but the heart wants the Inty for that parallel twin engine. My only gripe is if the Interceptor can be modded and if it can survive a long mountain ride without issues, I'd happily go for it. But should I? Or should I go for the 450 and be more comfortable on tours?

[Thmh]

Originally Posted by Drdriver

My only gripe is if the Interceptor can be modded and if it can survive a long mountain ride without issues, I'd happily go for it.

I think Interceptor Bear 650 might just fit your requirements!

[ashenoy]

Originally Posted by parrys

Please share pictures of your motorcycle with this new seat. Have only seen it in MIY, never in flesh.

Speaking of the new seat, I picked up this latest iteration of the touring seat a few weeks ago and have to say it is so much more comfortable. What makes it more comfy is sitting on the wider part of the seat, but, to use this wider part effectively one has to sit quite a bit further back and this makes the reach to the handlebars quite severe. I am 5' 10" in height and never had too much of an issue with handlebar reach with the stock or older touring seats.

How are folks using this seat dealing with this issue? Curved bar raisers that bring the handlebar back an inch or two seem one option, the other more cost effective option is to replace the stock handlebar with the Meteor 350's handlebar.

Any feedback on the matter is greatly appreciated.

[ostrish]

Originally Posted by Drdriver

Or should I go for the 450 and be more comfortable on tours?

I own an INT and just rode a H450 for almost 1k KM in the Himalayas. If you want to tour, it's a no contest, the H450 is better in every way.

The only reason to get the Interceptor is for the twin cyl magic and the sweet auditory experience. But from a comfort and mile munching POV, the H450 is heads and shoulders above. The RBW throttle is lighter than anything on the Interceptor.

From a how many heads does it turn and how much it makes you smile, it's a much closer contest. I would favour the 650 on both.

[parrys]

Originally Posted by Drdriver

Went through the whole thread. Loved the absolute journey from one motorcycle to another. I'm also looking to upgrade my motorcycle and quench my thirst for long rides. As you have gone from an ADV to the interceptor, I think you'd be the perfect person to ask this question to.

I'm looking at the Himalayan 450 and the interceptor 650. I test drove the 650 when it was first launched and I was totally smitten by the way it rode. I have driven the old Himalayan too. So now it's a battle between the mind asking to go for the Himalayan due to versatility but the heart wants the Inty for that parallel twin engine. My only gripe is if the Interceptor can be modded and if it can survive a long mountain ride without issues, I'd happily go for it. But should I? Or should I go for the 450 and be more comfortable on tours?

If comfort is a make or break a deal point for you, then the Himalayan > Interceptor.
The INT 650 is not a comfortable motorcycle at all.

Yes, the INT is a mod canvas, but it will never become a comfortable tourer.

Originally Posted by Thmh

I think Interceptor Bear 650 might just fit your requirements !

Yep, this seems like an interesting product.
Want to sample it soon.

Originally Posted by ashenoy

Speaking of the new seat, I picked up this latest iteration of the touring seat a few weeks ago and have to say it is so much more comfortable. What makes it more comfy is sitting on the wider part of the seat, but, to use this wider part effectively one has to sit quite a bit further back and this makes the reach to the handlebars quite severe. I am 5' 10" in height and never had too much of an issue with handlebar reach with the stock or older touring seats.

How are folks using this seat dealing with this issue? Curved bar raisers that bring the handlebar back an inch or two seem one option, the other more cost effective option is to replace the stock handlebar with the Meteor 350's handlebar.

Any feedback on the matter is greatly appreciated.

Good to know that this seat finally works.
My touring seat, it is OK, at best. And the pillion part on my touring seat is absolutely useless.

However, I will retain mine, for the looks. It is the most good looking seat of the lot, purely for aesthetics of the INT 650.

Originally Posted by ostrish

I own an INT and just rode a H450 for almost 1k KM in the Himalayas. If you want to tour, it's a no contest, the H450 is better in every way.

The only reason to get the Interceptor is for the twin cyl magic and the sweet auditory experience. But from a comfort and mile munching POV, the H450 is heads and shoulders above. The RBW throttle is lighter than anything on the Interceptor.

From a how many heads does it turn and how much it makes you smile, it's a much closer contest. I would favour the 650 on both.

Exactly.
If you want an INT650, this is a love affair where you will ignore all red flags and willingly suffer, justifying every possible modification you would make throughout the ownership.


To anyone reading this, if a comfortable long tour is on your mind, the Interceptor at the given price range, compared to competition, could be the least comfortable motorcycle. But mind you, it is also the most beautiful looking motorcycle of them all. It's a choice, and a tough one.

[Drdriver]

Originally Posted by parrys

Yes, the INT is a mod canvas, but it will never become a comfortable tourer.

*Sigh* Its a tough choice still. Guess I’ll wait to see if RE launches the 650 ADV they have been testing in 2025. Otherwise as consensus says, it should be the Himalayan 450

[parrys]

Originally Posted by Drdriver

*Sigh* Its a tough choice still. Guess I’ll wait to see if RE launches the 650 ADV they have been testing in 2025. Otherwise as consensus says, it should be the Himalayan 450

+ the upcoming Classic 650.
Hoping that the brand takes comfort as seriously as they take their paint schemes & accessories.

[ostrish]

Originally Posted by Drdriver

*Sigh* Its a tough choice still. Guess I’ll wait to see if RE launches the 650 ADV they have been testing in 2025. Otherwise as consensus says, it should be the Himalayan 450

As an aside - I don't know why we talk about the 650 Adv. It will straight up never happen. The 450 will remain the flagship product, it carries the Himalayan name. So positioning wise it makes little sense to merge the 650 line with the Himalayan product line and make some crossover baby.

Further. the 650 engine is not suited for an adv. It is far too heavy and lacks the enthusiastic character that advs need. A 650 adv is essentially a geriatric hiker. The H450 is super rev happy and that is the direction advs are taking.

Internationally, a 650 adv from RE will on paper be pitted against the Tenere, the 69x cc parallel twin. Chalk and cheese. RE will never risk it.

[Raz]

Originally Posted by parrys

Considering so many people suggested against the heat wrap, dropped the idea.

Hi Parry's, bike looks awesome. Can you please let me know where did you purchase your helmets - Shoei Glamster and HJC from?

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[parrys]

Originally Posted by Raz

Hi Parry's, bike looks awesome. Can you please let me know where did you purchase your helmets - Shoei Glamster and HJC from?

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Hey!

So the Shoei Glamster, I got it hand picked by a friend from Singapore.
The HJC i20 Furia Gold, I have ordered from BikeGear.in. Customs paid, doorstep delivery. (Yet to receive it)

[parrys]

The sky is pink, and engine check light is yellow
15/12/2024 - battery was dead again.



Everything was running perfect for the past few months.
So no idea what went wrong, all of a sudden.

I even went riding down to India Bike Week 2024, Thane - Goa - Thane.
No tantrums from the INT 650.

It just decided not to wake up all of a sudden.

[parrys]

So the last week, the battery had diet. Out of the blue. Not like the bike was left unused for long.

My friend who has a garage, he checked all wiring, and the battery was not getting enough charge once it had fired up.

So I took it for a spin.
The next 5-6 days, it worked just fine.
Started in 1st attempt, after leaving parked for 20-24 hours.
So I thought fine, no problem.

Now yesterday I went for a spin from Thane to South Bombay.
Suddenly, the bike would loose all current, in the middle of acceleration or when going over a bump.

It would stay running, but jerk - loose current - come back to life - repeat.
Since yesterday, the engine check light has showed up again.

Frustrating!

Anyone has any idea, which is the most notorious part on an INT 650, for these electrical concerns?