[rituj]

Originally Posted by catkins

Sprocket alignment can't be corrected independently of wheel alignment unless the sprockets have been fitted out of alignment which is very unlikely.

For present purposes (chain trashed in 9k kilometres) either of two alignment methods are good enough:

• From the workshop manual "Ensure the lines are matched with the lines punched in swing arm on both LH & RH side for proper wheel alignment". There's a diagram in the Owners Manual in the Rear Wheel Removal section showing a single line on the swing arm and multiple parallel lines on the axle block which slides within the swing arm
• Remove the chain guard and see how the rear sprocket and chain are aligned. Rotate the rear wheel slowly by hand and watch how the rear sprocket teeth engage in the chain. They should contact nicely on the rollers with very little contact on the links

But it is unlikely that misalignment has trashed the chain. Given that few if any other owners have complained about premature chain wear in this thread, that the chain has stretched unevenly and that rituj has changed the front sprocket, the most likely explanation is a defective or badly fitted front sprocket.

Yes that might be it.
However, I did check the index marks on both sides of the wheel near the axle, there was a little more than 0.5 of a mark difference (meaning the wheel was slightly misaligned?).

Also, there are these indented dots made between the same markings, what are those for (picture attached)?
I have 2 such "dots" (picture attached).

[catkins]

Originally Posted by rituj

However, I did check the index marks on both sides of the wheel near the axle, there was a little more than 0.5 of a mark difference (meaning the wheel was slightly misaligned?)

Yes, the wheel was misaligned (assuming the marks are near accurate which they normally are). Possibly enough to cause some premature chain wear but not to cause the uneven stretch you reported

Originally Posted by rituj

Also, there are these indented dots made between the same markings, what are those for (picture attached)?

I just checked my bike and found a dot on the RHS. Could not conveniently inspect RHS. Perhaps they mark how the adjustment was when the bike left the factory. And someone added your second dot

Any chance your chain is not the original factory fitted one?

[arpanjha]

So after reading @Torino’S post about lowering the rear suspension for better foot reach for shorter riders, I was keen upon getting mine done at the earliest. So after a few months wait for way2speed to have stock of the suspension lowering kit, finally the component arrived last week. Spoke to the local mechanic about retrofitting the same, he directed me towards a shocker repair guy at Nagerbajar Kolkata. It was a tiny little Shope but seemed he had the correct fixture for opening the shocker spring assembly and swap the original socket for my reduced height one. And voila! now one foot is easily planted flat and the the other one too can reach on toes for the first time. Here are a couple of pictures below. There are no noticeable handling issues felt yet.

[rituj]

Originally Posted by catkins

Yes, the wheel was misaligned (assuming the marks are near accurate which they normally are). Possibly enough to cause some premature chain wear but not to cause the uneven stretch you reported


I just checked my bike and found a dot on the RHS. Could not conveniently inspect RHS. Perhaps they mark how the adjustment was when the bike left the factory. And someone added your second dot

Any chance your chain is not the original factory fitted one?

Maybe it was the front sprocket maybe something else (but unlikely). Anyways, I am replacing mine with these https://stuntech.in/product/royal-en...-sprocket-kit/ this weekend.

As for the "dot" on the adjuster, no one punched the second dot into mine as I have always been present whenever something has been done on my bike, so maybe from the factory.

[abhi7013]

Its been almost a month since i received the bike but still no proper invoice from Avahan Motors, Kalyan Nagar, Bangalore. Because of that, no registration number yet. The only reason why i took delivery was because of the assurance that once they give me a temporary tally invoice, the actual one would come after exactly 3 days because of an issue from their back-end. And they showed me the multiple temporary invoices that they were issuing to customers because of this.

To add to this ordeal, the bike has started giving issues within just under a month! Here are two videos that show the issue: bike refuses to start and tends to go off even while riding it all of a sudden. It takes almost 15-20 attempts to get it started and that too, with no certainty as to when it may go off again:

https://youtube.com/watch?v=qcP8KCTN8mE?feature=share

https://youtube.com/watch?v=lh0TN9AGmEk?feature=share

Has this anything to do with the RR unit? Already getting pissed in the very initial stages of ownership where I haven't even gotten the registration number yet and am facing a major issue. Planning to take it to the service center tomorrow and hope the bike doesn't stop on the way.

[AtheK]

Struggled with these issues too, get the relays changed, what royal Enfield puts is absolutely crap. Hopefully you get better one, what I have heard is that they are changing the design for new one. That said there is hardly any in stock.

[abhi7013]

Originally Posted by AtheK

Struggled with these issues too, get the relays changed, what royal Enfield puts is absolutely crap. Hopefully you get better one, what I have heard is that they are changing the design for new one. That said there is hardly any in stock.

Is there an option to change these by ourselves in case they are out of stock at the service center? If so, any recommendations?
I hope its just a relay issue and nothing major.

[AtheK]

Originally Posted by abhi7013

Is there an option to change these by ourselves in case they are out of stock at the service center? If so, any recommendations?
I hope its just a relay issue and nothing major.

There are few available with roadpowercustoms but they are very expensive and yes you can change them yourself, it's a five minute job.

For starters swap the faulty one with the accesories relay, that should be new and work properly. Once it is in stock get it replaced, that is how I am currently running mine.

[shabih]

Hi Guys, expert advice is needed. Would any of you happen to know if street twin stock exhausts can be fitted onto the Interceptor? I am sure it wont be a direct fit but if modifications are to be made to put them on then how complicated can it get?

[abhi7013]

Originally Posted by AtheK

There are few available with roadpowercustoms but they are very expensive and yes you can change them yourself, it's a five minute job.

For starters swap the faulty one with the accesories relay, that should be new and work properly. Once it is in stock get it replaced, that is how I am currently running mine.

Thanks a million for this, i replaced it with the accessories relay and the issue seems to be resolved for now. I just hope this relay too doesn't go kaput like the original one.

On another note, the idle RPM keeps varying and isn't constant as how its supposed to be in engines with FI. Attached a video:

https://youtu.be/uXYfG8FUZqE

Also notice the low intensity of the ABS indicator. It wasn't like this when the bike was new.

[MadRasTan4986]

Originally Posted by shabih

Hi Guys, expert advice is needed. Would any of you happen to know if street twin stock exhausts can be fitted onto the Interceptor? I am sure it wont be a direct fit but if modifications are to be made to put them on then how complicated can it get?

Not worth the time and effort. If you want something that looks like the street twin's exhaust, go for the Powerage SS finish ones. They have long and short ones. If you have a larger budget, go for the S&S pipes.

[2legit2quit]

Hey guys! After a gap of close to 4 years, I have finally got back on the saddle with my "New to me" 2019 Interceptor (Jenson "Jenny" the Interceptor).

I moved back to Hyderabad after a short stint in the United States for my Masters in Public Health and one of the first things I did was to scour the internet for a new bike. With the wait times for the new 650 twins being ridiculous and me being a big fan of used market depreciation, I began to scout OLX and Facebook Marketplace for used 650's. I came across a few pristine examples with low miles but the asking prices were sky high.

I lost out on a well maintained, reasonably priced 2019 example with Powerage exhausts narrowly. After a few weeks of inactivity and dead ends, I came across an old ad for a black 2019 interceptor with 8xxx kms on the odo which seemed oddly familiar. On further sleuthing, I realized the bike resided in my same apartment. The owner had moved to the US for his masters 3 months after he purchased the bike and the bike sat dormant for 3 more months without anyone cranking her up. It seemed serendipitous when I was scouring the whole world for a clean example and there was one sitting right in my shadow.

When I checked out the bike, the battery in the bike was out of juice in account of not being started for over 3 months, the previous owner had sticker bombed the bike with pop culture decals but the bike otherwise was in great shape. The stock Pirelli's still had decent thread in them so I disconnected the battery and sent it to the local Exide store to charge it. Once it was back and connected, the bike roared back to life. A short test ride revealed no gremlins so with a hope in my heart and a prayer in my pocket, gave the family my offer and they accepted it without any hesitation. They said I had an uncanny resemblance to their son who just emigrated abroad and their doggo took a liking to me. To them, that sealed the deal!

Once funds changed hands and the registration was changed, I did was to take her in for the second service which I thought was overdue. The local Royal Enfield service station had mixed reviews but I was willing to give them a chance but the response I got from their operators when I tried to book an appointment was lacklustre. Meanwhile, I came across a third party Enfield specialist who had excellent reviews online so I decided to give them a chance. Asked to give the bike a once over and replace anything that needed to be replaced. On inspection, the front brake pads were worn out to a point that shocked me, the clutch cable was replaced and so were other consumables. The ghost of deferred maintance chose not to strike but to gently nudge me. The bill came out to approximately 8,400 with Oil and brake pads being the high cost items.

I've had the bike back with me for a couple of days now and it's currently being used strictly for gym runs as I am waiting for a new set of full guantlet gloves to arrive as I cant find my old gloves. I've always believed in owning and experiencing fun vehicles and I cannot wait to see what this new chapter looks like.

[sandeepmohan]

Originally Posted by 2legit2quit

Hey guys! After a gap of close to 4 years, I have finally got back on the saddle with my "New to me" 2019 Interceptor

Looks in good nick. Are there no indicators or are they modified ones?

[playingpossum]

Originally Posted by sandeepmohan

Looks in good nick. Are there no indicators or are they modified ones?

Looks like aftermarket ones to me. Like the Motogadget M-Pins or similar.

[2legit2quit]

Originally Posted by sandeepmohan

Looks in good nick. Are there no indicators or are they modified ones?

Originally Posted by playingpossum

Looks like aftermarket ones to me. Like the Motogadget M-Pins or similar.

Yup, the previous owner did put on aftermarket indicators. Quite honestly, I don't know how I feel about them but hey, if it ain't broke why fix it