I think Royal Enfield has used a lot of Lithium grease which eventually heats up the relays and spreads over the entire sockets, blocking free conductivity between the relays and connectors.

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Inty’s gone through the first service in a week and done 560 kms overall. Time for a DIY.

Inty/GT’s relays tend to give up and the bike just stalls abruptly. Several forums online did mention the issues with earlier 5-pin relays but the same persisted with the newer 4-pin relays as well. RE gunks up the relay sockets with Lithium grease, like a lot, and that eventually heats up the relays and spreads over the entire sockets, blocking free conductivity between the relays and connectors.

Solution? Get the factory grease off with an electronic contact cleaner (WD-40 electronic contact cleaner is what I used). You may choose to replace the relays altogether with 4-pin 12V 20A or 30A SPST relays from good brands like Bosch, Panasonic, Denali etc., but I’ve not done it although I had spare relays, as my bike is just a week old. Might do it if I face any issues in the future.

Tools/materials used:

• Allen key to open the left side panel.
• WD-40 Contact cleaner.
• Permatex Dielectric tuneup grease.
• Ear cleaning bud to apply the grease.
• Soft cloth to wipe off the connectors.

First step is to get the side panels and seat off the bike as the relays are accessible under the left-hand side panel. Be careful while pulling the left side panel as it involves getting the Allen bolt off on the frame under the seat and then by holding the left top corner, pull the panel towards yourself and it pops, then pull the panel upwards to get it off.

Once the left side panel is off, you’ll have access to the relays which are held in position by clips behind the sockets.

Pull the relay sockets upwards off the clip and then the relays out. You can see the relays fully covered by grease. If you’ve OCD, go ahead and mark the relays to get them in exact same positions.

The connectors and relays are goofed up with too much lithium grease which hampers the conduction of electricity, heating up the relays and ending up stalling due to the fuel pump not receiving the required wattage.

Now shake the contact cleaner, point the nozzle at the relay connectors and give a thorough spray to get the gunk off. I’ve used a lens cleaning cloth around the smallest Allen key (toothpick does the job too) to wipe any remaining grease and moisture off the connectors.

Let the sockets dry for 15 min while cleaning the relays.

Apply a good dielectric grease very so slightly on the relay ends with the help of an ear cleaning bud as below. Note that when it comes to dielectric grease, a little does a lot and a lot goofs up the connections. Also, at this point, you may choose to replace the stock relays with those of any good brands as stated earlier.

Once applied, access the below male-female plug connection, just above the relays and push the edges to access the connectors, wipe it off as well and apply the dielectric grease, then plug it back.

Plug the relays back into the connectors and you should hear a clicking sound. Wipe the area clean.

Once done, make sure to turn the bike on and check fuel pump priming up, horns, indicators, and lights working, and that no CEL is thrown when started. Run it for a couple of mins to see if the bike idles fine.

After everything is checked and good to go, fit the panels back in. Make sure to tighten the Allen bolt back in place, once the left panel is on. I missed it and had to undo the panels again, then lock it off.

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The Royal Enfield Track School will also be held in Bangalore, Kolhapur and Ahmedabad.

Royal Enfield has announced a new initiative called 'Track School', that aims to train budding racers and riding enthusiasts and help improve their track-riding abilities. The first training session will be held at the Kari Motor Speedway in Coimbatore on September 9 and 10, 2023.

The Royal Enfield Track School is divided into three sections – GT Experience, which is a 1-day course that will teach the fundamentals of track riding; GT Track is an advanced 2-day course aimed at developing skilled riders; GT Race offers a more inclusive package and goes into technical details of the racing, including setup, race simulation, fitness, etc. Prices range from Rs 9,999 for the GT Experience to Rs 59,999 for GT Race.

Participants will be trained on a modified Continental GT 650 motorcycle, under the guidance of Anish Shetty and Pradeep Reddy, who have won the Continental GT Cup.

The Royal Enfield Track School will also be held in Bangalore, Kolhapur and Ahmedabad on October 15, November 5 and November 26, respectively.

Tripper Navigation is offered as standard fitment on the Super Meteor 650.

According to a media report, Royal Enfield will soon offer Tripper Navigation as an optional accessory on the Interceptor and Continental GT 650.

Royal Enfield recently introduced several updates on the 650 Twins. The bikes now come with alloy wheels, new switchgear and LED headlights. Besides Tripper Navigation, customers will also be able to equip their bikes with LED turn indicators.

The Tripper Navigation pod will attach to the existing twin-pod instrument console. It is essentially a Bluetooth-enabled display that shows distance and direction metrics. Reports suggest that customers will have to shell out Rs 5,000 extra for this feature.

Tripper Navigation is offered as standard fitment on the Super Meteor 650. It is unclear if it would be possible to equip older Interceptors and Continental GTs with this feature.

Source: Autocar India

The 2023 Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 are priced at Rs 3.03 lakh and Rs 3.19 lakh (ex-showroom), respectively.

Royal Enfield has commenced deliveries of the 2023 Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 in India.

The 2023 edition of the Interceptor and Continental GT was launched earlier this month. Both bikes get a few updates, which include a new seat, a USB charging port, new switchgear and an LED headlamp.

Royal Enfield has also introduced new colour schemes for the 650 Twins. The Interceptor is offered in Black Ray & Barcelona Blue as well as a Cali Green and a dual-tone shade called Black Pearl. The Continental GT comes in Slipstream Blue and Apex Grey. Both models get a blacked-out engine, exhaust and alloy wheels shod with tubeless tyres.

Powering the 650 Twins is the same 647.95cc, twin-cylinder engine which is now OBD-2 compliant. It makes 47 BHP @ 7,250 rpm and 52.3 Nm @ 5,150 rpm and is paired with a 6-speed gearbox.

Both bikes get a new seat, a USB charging port, new switchgear and a new LED headlamp.

Royal Enfield has launched the Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 for the 2023 model year. Both models get a few updates and are priced at Rs 3.03 lakh and Rs 3.19 lakh (ex-showroom).

The 2023 Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 get an updated seat that is said to be more comfortable, a USB charging port, new switchgear and a new LED headlamp.

Powering the 650 Twins is the same 647.95cc, twin-cylinder engine which is now OBD-2 compliant. It makes 47 BHP @ 7,250 rpm and 52.3 Nm @ 5,150 rpm and is paired with a 6-speed gearbox.

The updated range of Royal Enfield’s 650 Twins is available in new colour schemes with a blacked-out engine, exhaust and alloy wheels shod with tubeless tyres. The Interceptor is offered in Black Ray & Barcelona Blue as well as a Cali Green and a dual-tone shade called Black Pearl. The Continental GT comes in Slipstream Blue and Apex Grey.

Unfortunately, these updates are only available on the 650 Twins sold in the European market.

Royal Enfield has unveiled the updated Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 for the international market. Both bikes get several changes that could be introduced in India in the near future.

The 2023 Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 is available in an all-black colour scheme. Both models get black 18-inch alloy wheels, black exhaust and blacked-out engine and suspension components.

The 650 Twins also get an updated set of features, including an LED headlamp, new rotary-style switchgear and a USB charger.

The all-black variants of the Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 are mechanically identical to the standard models. Both motorcycles are powered by a 648cc, parallel-twin engine that delivers 47 BHP and 52 Nm and is paired with a 6-speed gearbox. The suspension and braking setup has also been carried over unchanged.

Both the Interceptor and Continental GT 650 get additional kit from the brand's genuine accessories pack.

Royal Enfield has revealed new special editions called the Interceptor 650 Lightning and Continental GT 650 Thunder for the European market.

The Interceptor 650 Lightning comes equipped with an engine guard, an aluminium sump guard, a touring seat, detachable soft panniers, a fly screen, touring mirrors and a CNC oil filler cap.

The Continental GT 650 Thunder also gets an additional kit, including removable soft panniers, an engine guard, a sump guard, a CNG oil filter cover and a tinted fly screen. Besides this, the bike comes equipped with CNC machined bar-end mirrors and a standard fit seat.

Royal Enfield hasn’t made any mechanical changes to the special edition bikes. Both share the same 650cc parallel-twin engine that makes 46 BHP and 52 Nm and is paired with a 6-speed gearbox.

I've also switched from Castrol to Amsoil engine oil & the bike has become very smooth and refined.

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Update on my Black Widow

• Changed from AEWs to custom end cans which have made the bike sound raspy and rumbly. Power delivery has also changed quite a bit.
• Motone Tailights and MotoGadget mini indicators which are absolutely blinding at night.
• Changed the oil to Amsoil from Castrol 10w40 and the bike has become so smooth that the stock bike feels unrefined.
• The front suspension now feels sorted but that exposed the shortcomings of the rear quite a bit.

Here are some pics for your viewing pleasure!

Here's what BHPian Viju had to say about the matter:

Wow, nicely done! The custom end cans look unique and suit the bike really well. Did you import them and have someone locally build them for you?

How useful is that tank knee guard for you? When I test rode the bike (I am short at 168 cm), my knees were close to the cylinder head (where RE has thankfully fixed some guards), and nowhere close to the sculpted tank recesses.

Also, has anyone tried to fix the LED indicators that RE sells as accessories for the Meteor or the ones for the new Classic 350?

Other than the obvious lack of a mounting hole, what else could pose an issue? Maybe a change of the flasher relay, to correct the flashing rate of the lamps?

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The dealer got the RC from the original owner after nearly 5 months & now he's refusing to give it to me & wants me to let him get it transferred.

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I have got into a problem with RC transfer and need some suggestions. Here is the story:

I bought a GT650 from a dealer but the bike was very new and the original owner had sold the bike even before he got his RC to this dealer. After I bought this bike from the dealer I had a tough time procuring the original RC because the original owner didn't care about it and it was lying with the RTO and they would not give it to me.

After nearly 5 months, the dealer somehow got the RC card after coaxing the original owner to get it from RTO. Now when I ask the dealer to send me the RC card he is refusing to do it and is insisting he will do the RC transfer. But having had a horrible experience with this dealer for the last 5 months, I don't want anything to do with him and asked him to send me the RC card saying I will do the transfer but he is refusing to give me the RC.

Now my question is: whose responsibility is it to get the RC transfer done when the vehicle is sold; isn't it only between the owner and the buyer? Can the dealer withhold the original RC card from the new owner? What can be done? Will a complaint help?

Here's what BHPian Karthik.guru had to say about the matter:

Just last month there was a proposed amendment which makes dealers liable for the transfer of ownership. There's a thread on it on TBHP too. Maybe your dealer is trying to ensure it on his behalf since they're likely to be legally accountable now. Best to give them some time and follow up regularly I suppose.

Here's what BHPian condor had to say about the matter:

Suggest getting it done by the dealer asap. If one were to go through an agent in Bangalore, the total including RTO charges would be in the range of 3-3.5k. Keep this in mind while you talk with the dealer and try to get a smooth closure to this.

Peace of mind is very important, and IMO pls don't be stuck on doing it yourself/not allowing the dealer to do it. During the process itself, before you get the actual card, you can check the status of the transfer on the parivahan portal. This will help you track the progress.

Here's what BHPian RRM had to say about the matter:

In my opinion, there is no harm in the dealer doing it. Why do you want to break your head when he is ready to do it and take on all the hassles?

There may be a fee for sure for the transfer, but it is one time, and you get your peace of mind for a lifetime. Close it asap otherwise you will be unable to enjoy what you got!

Here's what BHPian RT13 had to say about the matter:

You’re in a bind. It was a bad idea to buy it without the documents but that’s done now. Pissing this guy off is only going to make it harder for you. He’s not even saying it won’t get done, he’s just saying he’ll do it, not you. And as a dealer, it seems like a fairly reasonable precaution considering the number of people out there who may try and keep it on the original RC so it depreciates it less (no reflection on you personally). Let him do it. Picking a fight with him is absolutely pointless because you’re the one who needs this and you are at a disadvantage. For your own peace of mind, just ask for a scan/pic/copy of the current RC while he proceeds, so you have something on record. Be amiable, ask him nicely to get it done fast and then move on with your life.

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The track-ready cafe racer could get adjustable rear suspension and a more aggressive riding position.

A test mule of the Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 sporting a bikini fairing has been spotted, which suggests that a street-legal version of the GT R650 could be in the works.

The spy image reveals a grey-coloured fairing and clip-on handlebars that appear to have been lowered for a more aggressive riding position. A closer look at the image reveals remote-adjustable rear shock absorbers, which should come in handy on track days.

Besides the track-ready cafe racer, Royal Enfield is also working on an updated version of the standard Continental GT 650. It is expected to come with alloy wheels and a new tail lamp unit.

Source: Autocar India