[joeblack]

First 2-in-1 after market exhaust for RE Interceptor

Source: https://www.cartoq.com/royal-enfield...arket-exhaust/

[tharian]

^^^
We had people trying to make their Bullets looks bigger with twin exhausts from a single pipe and now when we have the 650's with twin pipes which is one of it's USP, we have people making it into a 2x1

Cannot see any mechanical advantage to this either.

[krishnaprasad]

Originally Posted by joeblack

First 2-in-1 after market exhaust for RE Interceptor

Source: https://www.cartoq.com/royal-enfield...arket-exhaust/

these guys are on Instagram . But In general looks like a bad idea, the exhaust pipe is right behind the oil cooler!!

[ArizonaJim]

Originally Posted by tharian

^^^
We had people trying to make their Bullets looks bigger with twin exhausts from a single pipe and now when we have the 650's with twin pipes which is one of it's USP, we have people making it into a 2x1

Cannot see any mechanical advantage to this either.

By going from a twin exhaust system to one exhaust the second silencer is removed.

Depending on the motorcycle that can reduce the weight of the motorcycle as much as 7 + kg.

Perhaps this is not much when compared with the total weight of the motorcycle but any reduction in weight will increase the acceleration speed the motorcycle.

Depending on the cam timing and the exhaust design, changing to a 2 into 1 exhaust can also improve the engine power. It's rather complicated but the exhaust pulse from one cylinder can result in more fuel/air being drawn into the other cylinder.
Of course, if the cam timing (overlap) and the exhaust design aren't compatible, going to a 2 into 1 exhaust can have just the reverse effect and end up reducing the engines performance.

In either case though, the loss of the extra weight could be a beneficial.

[tharian]

Originally Posted by ArizonaJim

By going from a twin exhaust system to one exhaust the second silencer is removed.

Depending on the motorcycle that can reduce the weight of the motorcycle as much as 7 + kg.

Perhaps this is not much when compared with the total weight of the motorcycle but any reduction in weight will increase the acceleration speed the motorcycle.

Depending on the cam timing and the exhaust design, changing to a 2 into 1 exhaust can also improve the engine power. It's rather complicated but the exhaust pulse from one cylinder can result in more fuel/air being drawn into the other cylinder.
Of course, if the cam timing (overlap) and the exhaust design aren't compatible, going to a 2 into 1 exhaust can have just the reverse effect and end up reducing the engines performance.

In either case though, the loss of the extra weight could be a beneficial.

I agree. The weight savings is the only thing which can improve the performance here which will most probably will be negated by the 2x1 system on an engine designed for 2x2.

[motor_breathing]

Originally Posted by ku69rd

Hi Neil,
Have attached a few photos of the last weekend rides.
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Congratulations. The Ravishing red looks mean
I have also booked a Ravishing Red on 17 November and got a call from dealer few days back that the bike has come. Because of news of delays i didn't keep funds ready, so I have postponed to end of March.



one Question, Is the fork gaiters standard or an accessory?

[Rocky_Balboa]

Originally Posted by motor_breathing

one Question, Is the fork gaiters standard or an accessory?

The fork gaiters are not standard and are an accessory.

[Sutripta]

Originally Posted by tharian

I agree. The weight savings is the only thing which can improve the performance here which will most probably will be negated by the 2x1 system on an engine designed for 2x2.

In an even firing multicylinder 4stroke, more power can be extracted (in a given RPM band) by using a mxn system.
The problem is one of accomodating/ packaging the reqd. lengths. More so on a motorcycle.

Regards
Sutripta

[Captain Slow]

Small update - done about 530 KM until now. No Major issues to report.
Gear shifts are a bit hard, and I could hear some rubbing sounds from the rear brakes. Another problem which several owners have reported is the back wheel wobbling a bit. Reported all these to the Service center and they said they have addressed it all.

1st Service done - Attached is the bill.


Just got the bike back, will update on how it feels.

[katoom]

Originally Posted by Captain Slow

Small update - done about 530 KM until now. No Major issues to report.
Gear shifts are a bit hard, and I could hear some rubbing sounds from the rear brakes. Another problem which several owners have reported is the back wheel wobbling a bit. Reported all these to the Service center and they said they have addressed it all.

1st Service done - Attached is the bill.
Attachment 1853048

Just got the bike back, will update on how it feels.

Very reasonable figures! Gear shifts would improve with more miles clocked.

Could you elaborate on the back wheel wobble? This is the first time I am hearing about the issue. What's the explanation given as the fix?

Happy riding!

[Red Liner]

Originally Posted by katoom

Could you elaborate on the back wheel wobble? This is the first time I am hearing about the issue. What's the explanation given as the fix?

Happy riding!

Keep some surprises for the weekend for yourself to find out sire

[katoom]

Originally Posted by Red Liner

Keep some surprises for the weekend for yourself to find out sire

Lol, plan for the best, prepare for the worst is my motto.
We'll know how the bike fares over the weekend ride! I see that you have not disclosed the complete ride report

[ashwinprakas]

Originally Posted by katoom

Lol, plan for the best, prepare for the worst is my motto.
We'll know how the bike fares over the weekend ride! I see that you have not disclosed the complete ride report

Just to make sure you've done your part and it's only RE to blame for a loose rear wheel.

Torque your axle and sprocket nuts and run a finger through your spokes, if they make a sound get the wheel trued before the ride.

Happy Riding,
A.P.

[Captain Slow]

Originally Posted by katoom

Could you elaborate on the back wheel wobble? This is the first time I am hearing about the issue. What's the explanation given as the fix?

Happy riding!

I am talking about this.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDBzqqaf-WU

Notice how the rear wheel is not rotating properly?
This video is not my bikes wheel but another interceptor 650. Almost every bike I have seen has this issue.

My bike has the same issue, I feel in my bike this is much worse. This does not seem to affect the bike but then I have not pushed this above 80 KPH as this is the run-in period.

Regarding the gears, Yes But as of right now they are quite hard and sometimes, false neutrals between gears does happen. Will need to wait and watch.

In other updates - Got fork reflectors Now the bike looks like the export version!

This is how it looks

[ashwinprakas]

Originally Posted by Captain Slow

I am talking about this.

From the looks of it I understand that the hub seems to aligned judging by the rear brake rotor which doesn't seem to be wobbling.

So all that wobbles is the wheel, this is called a lateral run-out, in which case you need to get it trued.

Happens to all machines with spoke wheels, truing the wheels on my Bajaj CT100B cost me Rs.350/- for both wheels.

Here's a video of how its done;

How To True A Motorcycle Wheel

As mentioned before when you run your fingers through the spokes they(some/all) clatter which is how you know when its time to true your wheels, this precursory check is done so that you don't run the risk of bending your spokes.