I was pointed to your videos by @Sunday Rides Channel and have to say that your videos are just so well produced. Clear, great filming angles and entirely informative. Wonderful stuff!
I once installed a teflon embedded clutch cable that had been custom made to my order. It did improve the smoothness of operation, but it wasn't *fabulous* until I routed the cable with as few curves as possible and those curves being as wide as possible. The widening of the curves accounted for at least 60% of the resulting *dramatic improvement* .
Very nice!! Stay safe mate!! If I ever move to Europe, I'll definitely want to meet you and ride with you! I have to admit I have very little knowledge about motorcycles and I am not afraid to say that I'm learning every bit from channels such as yours and Stuart Fillingham. Thank you so much for making videos like these!! More success to you!
Anything with the Venhill name on it is absolutely top notch, so no surprise that You're happy with that cable WM . Venhill braided brake lines are the very best I've ever fitted, and their VT32 tyre pressure gauge is a cracking bit of kit too!
Ha! ~ Nice one chap!! I too noticed an occasional 'clunkyness' in my clutch cable operation. I just thought it was an intermittent glitch on my bike. Even a thorough lubing didn't sort it, so was left head scratching. Ergo your video came as inspiration, I've ordered one of these Venhill F/L cables, so thank you for pointing that out. (bit pricey tho' but if it's a true fix, worth it....) 👍
Swapped out my OEM with a Featherlight following your video just now and have discovered the same rubbing issue on the old cable. Realised it's caused by the raised weld seam behind the oil cooler and below the 2 silver allen screws. Mine has rubbed the paint off the frame. 🙃
Great video as always dude! It would be awesome if you could do a walk around of your bike and talk through the changes you have made. You have made a great bike even better and it would be nice to have a closer look at it. Cheers!
Looks a very worthwhile modification, thanks for this information. Always looking for ways to upgrade my interceptor, although very much in the planning process. Thanks for your efforts with the channel.
The knowledge you provide in this video is great could you plz Make a video on How to maintain Royal Enfield Bullet Standard Bcs i think you have a really good knowledge about how to take a good care of Bikes.
True, Stock cables have got my heart in the ball sack on long rides making that weird Cable cut sound... Not Fun... I will surely consider getting them changed to Feather light or something similar...
If you ever felt a Laverda clutch pull you would never complain about any bike ever again. The 650 RE clutch is super light. My daughter has no problems with it.
Great video, just would like to go with all the mods that you have done to your bike, I love the looks of the clean handlebar, kindly share the LSL handlebar link, also would like to know if it has to be drilled to fit the switch gear, or are they predrilled?
@@WildlifeMoto just all you young people brought up on a diet of what we used to call pussy clutches (hydraulic) aren't used to a good old fashioned cable that could give you tendonitis 😂
I’ve heard that the 650 is an expensive bike when it comes to a service costing over £800 a year. What’s your experience? Love the vids the bike looks great and sounds fantastic
Hi Mark. I imagine most people will service this bike themselves. Even if you take it in, it wouldn’t cost anywhere near that. It’s a simple bike to work on.
The way you handle bike and install parts is outstanding ... Love from INDIA.. i m looking for interceptor 650 throttle cable of 120cms after using handle bar risers... Please help....🤩
The damage from the cable is from it rubbing on the not-very-smooth underside/lip of the gas tank. Mine did this exactly in only 1000 miles. I had to wrap it with electrical tape as a bandaid fix until I got the new cable in. It's not routed the best from the factory.
I believe the fittings are the same, but the length will be out by a few cm. Maybe measure your cables and give Venhill a call, they are super helpful.
Pretty cool vid - thank you!!!! Please can you give me the typ (or parts number) of the clutch lever from TWM. Can´t find it special for Interceptor on his website. Keep on and stay healthy, Ralf
I wonder if your rains, road salts & then warmer weather has perished the rubber boots & perhaps, just perhaps, how many riders don’t really lubricate the actual cable in sheathing? Not saying you haven’t. But, it’s sight unseen. 🤔 The burn or rubbing mark is an interesting note. Do you know where it occurred? What caused it? Ride safe & stay safe!🙏
Hi Steve. I had lubricated the factory cables (I even own one of those tools to force grease down the line). I have to admit to being surprised to find the split in the cable, I have no idea when it happened, but it's always been fully clipped into the frame and clear of the headers. Weird! It might have touched a hot header during some maintenance if it is a burn, really not sure.
@@WildlifeMoto I had no doubt you’d be doing routine maintenance on your fantastic machine. Perhaps it was rubbing when going from lock to opposite lock?🤔 You are doing the right thing replacing the clutch cable 👌
I get the same thing with my clutch cable jerky, it feels like the cable is breaking down but it doesn’t do it all the time, it usually happens when I have been riding the bike for a while. Also if the engine isn’t running and you continuously pull on the clutch lever for a few minutes it doesn’t do it then which made me wonder if there is a problem with the clutch itself.
Because (personally) i'd rather wear my protection than have it on the bike. I wear leather jeans with Dainese Pro Armor all the way up my shins. This is usually worn with braced Sidi boots on faster rides.
@@WildlifeMoto dude didn't u feel uncomfortable while riding all time with all those gears something needs to breath inside there man 😂 I usually install a leg guard & for long rides wear riding gears only 😉
