[dinu2506]

Originally Posted by Snehal Sekhar

Absolutely! It's ticked all the right boxes and hopefully we'll do many niggle free miles together.

It would be interesting to get your views once you start using the INT 650 and a comparison of sorts between the two. On paper it tilts more towards a downgrade when it comes to price, displacement and brand, but will be interesting to know.

[Air Cav]

Originally Posted by adrena

Hey Snehal... Came here because of a random notification. Glad to see all your explores and the fact that you're now ready for the change. Did you manage to sell? If yes, how much?

On another note... if you still have the bike and need a full brake system upgrade to make it solid. Let me know.

I think mine is a keeper for now. It is going to be one headache to sell it after all that I have done. Take a look...

Hi Adrena. Saw ur custom job on the backrest and the headlamp cowl. Can you share some more pictures and details of the same and any other mods that you have carried out.
Thanks and regards.

[adrena]

Originally Posted by Air Cav

Hi Adrena. Saw ur custom job on the backrest and the headlamp cowl. Can you share some more pictures and details of the same and any other mods that you have carried out.
Thanks and regards.

Hey Air Cav,

There is a lot I've done to the bike. Here are a couple of pictures as the bike is today along with a full build-sheet as they would call it in the trade:

Here is a full new list:

Engine:
DNA Air Filter
NGK iridium Spark Plugs
High output plug cables
DynoJet ReMap
Engine Ice coolant

Wheels, Tyres and Suspension:
Rims - 18" front & 17" rear from HD Superlow
HD Nightrod compensator bowl & damper kit
Tyres - Pirelli MT60rs Front & Rear Set
Front: 110/90 – 18
Rear: 160/60 - 17
Progressive front springs with 2" raise (new)
RFY adjustable rear shocks with 2.5" raise

Braking:
Hydraulic front & rear brakes with HEL steel braided brake lines
Dihoda front & RE TBird rear master cylinders
EBC HH sintered brake pads

LED lighting package:
Original HD Daymaker Headlight
Motogadget Bar End indicators M-Disc + Motogadget Grips
Radiantz Integratorz 100-LED tail + brake lamp with indicators
Custom LED front pilot lamps & number plate illuminators
Switch gear from a Yamaha R15
Shido LiOn battery
Dual-tone Hella horns (H+L)

HD Original Accessories:
HD Crash Guards
HD Screaming Eagle Exhaust (Modded the discs at home)
HD Long Stem Mirrors (Didn't want any extenders)

Custom parts:
Custom fly screen + mounting bracket
Renthal Ultralow handlebar with vibration reduction kit
Custom pillion backrest
Lengthened kick stand
Super light Hydraulic clutch conversion with HEL braided clutch line
Custom rear fender with number plate mount
Custom front number plate mount
Custom front fender mount
RE Continental GT front fender
Custom spring lock seat release
Custom seat with upholstery

There is alot that pictures won't show. Happy to help you with whatever you may need to enjoy your ride. Having said all this, I sold the bike in August this year to a very dear friend.

For those wondering - I got my self a Triumph SpeedTwin.

[Cyborg]

Originally Posted by adrena

For those wondering - I got my self a Triumph SpeedTwin.

That’s a terrific upgrade Adrena - congratulations!

Please put up an ownership thread when able, would love to hear about the Speed Twin.

Cheers

[bivin]

Originally Posted by adrena

Hey Air Cav,

Dihoda front & RE TBird rear master cylinders

Hi There,

Have no idea about these bikes, but you "upgraded" the rear master cylinder to a Royal Enfield Unit? are the stock ones that bad?

How much improved was it after the mod?

and how straightforward was the swap? Is this a common mod job for street 750s?

Regards,
Bivin

[adrena]

Originally Posted by bivin

Have no idea about these bikes, but you "upgraded" the rear master cylinder to a Royal Enfield Unit? are the stock ones that bad?

How much improved was it after the mod?

and how straightforward was the swap? Is this a common mod job for street 750s?

Lemme answer these as straighforwardly as I can.

All 2014 versions of the XG750 came with wooden brakes. Read near zero. It became so bad that there were PILs and Hartals at HD showrooms across the country. You should google this and you'll find a ton of info.

If you want me to get technical, here is the problem in bullet points:

• 2014 version had an integrated reservoir and pedal back spring. This was the first issue.
• The master cylinder and the reservoir was placed too close to the exhaust causing the fluid would boil and loose it's viscosity
• Rubber brake lines didn't help at all. Hence the change to braided lines.
• Couple all this with MRF Zapper rubber which only sticks when really warm, caused a lot of trouble.

The RE Thunderbird 500 unit fits the stock bolts accurately. I had to only extend the plunger and that was it. I did try with the KTM RC390 master cylinder too but that was a bit too jerky in my experience.

These mods along with EBC HH Sintered pads more than solved the issue.

Essentially these are just normal mods that are being done on bikes of all brands and ages. Just part swaps.