Hello Som, I only every changes my INT 650 tires my self and only use basic hand tools. Also I do not have any one assist me during this process. I was stuck with a puncture on the road and needed a tow then got on RUclips and learned how to fix it. For the breaking of the bead, use the kick (side) stand of another motorcycle is the easy way. Another way is use 3 tire spoons stacked between the rim and the tire. Also you do not need to take the disk off the rim and I use the disk to hold the tire spoons while removing and installing the tire. The one issue with the rear mud guard it hard but I put a very small block of wood under the center stand. This process takes patience but can be done with basic tools. Thank you for your videos and I do enjoy watching them. Noel from the US.
Hello Noel. It gives me immense joy to note that my video is also been watched by someone in the US. How amazing is that!!! Thank you Noel for sharing your suggestions. You know I actually used the side stand of a smaller bike home. I ended up spoiling the stand and it had to be changed. I am a bit wary of using the disc as a leverage point as it might bend. Nevertheless, I will try out the suggested technique if the situation arises and I sincerely hope that it never does. I hope you have subscribed to the channel as well and if it's ok with you, do share it with your other friends & buddies. Thank you once again. Cheers!
@@WanderingSom Hello Som, I enjoy the content from India around the RE bikes as it provides a different perspective for us in the US. I have subbed to your channel and very much enjoy your vids. I wish I had the talent to make more videos, as I am going to be replacing my chain and sprocket in the next few weeks as well as installing new tires.
The one time I had a puncture, I was lucky.... was with a group of friends and there was a puncture repair guy close by..... and he managed to fix it without getting the wheel off. Som, you made that video😁. The learning here.... with the Interceptor, if you're on a long ride, go in a group, or convert your bike to a tubeless!!
My experience, when int 650 gets punctured, it's a pain because of the tube tyres. I had got stuck on route to Bangalore on a highway, dint have any gear to fix it. Most puncture shops couldn't do it.. Finally after 2 km of slow riding I found a guy who could do it. That's the only downside I faced the int 650.. Apart from that it's a tamed beast 😇😎
Hi Subhashis, I have been using it for quite some time. And not been very happy with the performances. Two of my close riding buddy have had punctures despite of having the ForX.
Hello Sid, I have no clue about Ralco's availability in Ccu. It should be as it is quite a popular brand. Thanks IPL n Sunrisers Hyd. I am not very convinced or comfortable converting to tubeless. Specially when doing long distances. It has its own pro n cons. Hence in a dilemma. If I ever do, I will certainly post n share about it. Till then, happy n safe riding. You have got yourself a fab bike.
Hi Vikas, Thank for writing in. There are broad two commonly referred options: 1) Outex, which cost about 15k and another 2k for installation, and 2) Way2Speed, cost 5.2k and 2k for installation. Outex (Pro) - its a silicon tape with an uniform application n weight distribution. (Con) - The cost is too high, tomorrow incase RE launches alloys for Int, you would feel very very bad. W2S (Pro) - The cost is 1/3rd of Outex. (Con) - Its a silicon gel, applied manually. The coating is uneven, often there are gaps and uneven weight distribution leading to disbalancing n wobbling. Bottom line - choose your trade off ... price or performance 🎭
@@WanderingSom thnx alot sir for sharing such information , sir can we use meteor rear alloy seen few people doing so dont know whats the long term cons for it
Whenever the basic geometry of any design is changed, it will have an immediate or deferred impact. Basic modifications like the handlebar risers, etc. The machine was not designed to bear all these mods. It's an 18-inch wheels bike. All calibrations are done as per that size. Right from speed monitoring to the ECU setting. Suddenly, when the wheel size is changed, it will have some impact somewhere or the other. The geometry will change. The rear height will get reduced by an inch, the rotation changes, which in turn impacts the overall performance output, mileage, etc. As I mentioned earlier, it's a trade-off that you need to do. The question is _ to what extent you are willing to trade-off!!!_
That's the only reason I don't go far with my classic reborn 350...I wondered puncture man afraid to remove wheel of RE... and even if they do . they charged extra... I don't know why they feared of RE wheel...
It might be good, its definitely not tubeless. Which means you can never do the conversation with it. If you plan to tour, then only this option applies.
Hi Som..its indeed the biggest drawback especially when one is riding solo, i dunno why RE is not coming out with the tubeless tyres for IC as earlier declared by them. Btw some people have replaced their tyres with the meteor rims and are satisfied.
Very true Sanjay. I didn't change to the Meteor wheels for couple of reasons: 1] I don't want to downsize the wheels, and 2] the rear is natural fit, a lot of jugaad & adjustments are required for front. Me too waiting for the Alloys to be introduced or would get the conversion done. Thank you for writing in.
You have put tremendous amount of effort to make this video. I deeply appreciate it. There are certain observations and questions: (a) you removed the ABS-sensor-ring and brake-disk probably to protect it from a bend while working on the wheel. If, however, you had used a mouse-pad or rubber pad, it may not be necessary to remove those. Your thoughts and insight on this?; (b) Is the rear tyre tubeless type with tube inside or is it a tube type tyre? If it belongs to the former, then a bead-breaker is required, but if, it belongs to the latter type, then it should be manageable by the rider to detach the tyre from rim. What do you think on this? (c) In one of your videos (Reference: ruclips.net/video/NM3FHRU8XUs/видео.html) the puncture was repaired without taking the wheel out. So, if the you carry those massive tools and have the skill, you could repair the puncture efficiently, but in this video, the tube had no puncture by foreign object but it developed a defect at the valve stem. So, for such scenarios there is no option but to take the wheel out. (d) RE twins were launched in November 2018. Since then, three and half years have passed and till now there is not a bleak hope of alloy wheels and tubeless tyres for these bikes. The problem of tubed tyre was known since then, yet then RE didn't came for the rescue of its customers. So, in my opinion, RE is never going to come up with alloy wheels and tubeless tyres for this bike. What do you think?; (e) To break the tyre bead just by tyre levers, I found this video to be useful: ruclips.net/video/ragtsxdh2Fc/видео.html
This is one of the most elaborate comment I have ever received. Hence I took some time to respond. I am breaking down your point for a focused response. "You have put tremendous amount of effort to make this video. I deeply appreciate it." Thank you very. Your acknowledgement is my booster. Happy to know that you like the contents. "(a) you removed the ABS-sensor-ring and brake-disk probably to protect it from a bend while working on the wheel. If, however, you had used a mouse-pad or rubber pad, it may not be necessary to remove those. Your thoughts and insight on this?" That is a very sharp and good observation. Consider this happening when I on a tour. Like it happened when we were on our home run after the Spiti tour. Not matter what kind of material I keep under the wheel (that is if I manage to get one), the possibility of the damaging the brake disc is high. More the ABS Sensor ring, I am worried about the brake disc. If it bends, my braking is likely to be compromised. Furthermore, when applying pressure to get the tyre off the grip, there is too much of load. And it may damage the disc. Hence, it's safe to take it out and keep it aside. "(b) Is the rear tyre tubeless type with tube inside or is it a tube type tyre? If it belongs to the former, then a bead-breaker is required, but if, it belongs to the latter type, then it should be manageable by the rider to detach the tyre from rim. What do you think on this?" Both my tyres are Tubeless types, however the rim isn't. Hence I have to have a tube inside and I need to have 'bead braking' mechanism in place. As we cannot carry the bulky bead breaker, we normally use the side stand of a heavy bike. You see the same in the home-run episode of Spiti when we changed the tyre of Rachit's Interceptor 650. "(c) In one of your videos on the puncture was repaired without taking the wheel out. So, if the you carry those massive tools and have the skill, you could repair the puncture efficiently, but in this video, the tube had no puncture by foreign object but it developed a defect at the valve stem. So, for such scenarios there is no option but to take the wheel out." As you yourself pointed out, it needs quite a bit of a skill to brake the bead with a hammer and chisel. Beside, it adds quite a bit of a weight to bike and not recommended. Once you know how to do the repair work, it is recommended to do the conventional way. The company also recommends it that way. If there were any compact bead breaker available in the market at a reasonable price, I would love to have one. "(d) RE twins were launched in November 2018. Since then, three and half years have passed and till now there is not a bleak hope of alloy wheels and tubeless tyres for these bikes. The problem of tubed tyre was known since then, yet then RE didn't came for the rescue of its customers. So, in my opinion, RE is never going to come up with alloy wheels and tubeless tyres for this bike. What do you think?" That's the sad story of every Interceptor rider. While I may not be huge fan of alloys as it is quite prone to dent on off-roads, getting a tubeless spoke rims could be ideal. I don't think RE plans to get any alloys for Interceptor. It's against the design thoughts. "(e) To break the tyre bead just by tyre levers, I found this video to be useful: ruclips.net/video/ragtsxdh2Fc/видео.html" This is the BESTEST thing that you have done ... sharing this video. IT IS AMAZING. Never occurred to me. This is little tough to perform, at least it does the job quite well. A very big thank you to you. Wow! I hope I have been able to address all the points that you mentioned. Please keep sharing your valuable comments and feedback. Cheers!
@@WanderingSom Many thanks for your elaborate and patient response. Surely, it has increased my knowledge too. I have owned four motorcycles at different points of my life. Two came with tubed tyres (RE Electra 5s with cast iron engine and Electra with UCE engine) and two with tubeless tyres (Apache RTR 180 and Yamaha R15S, my present bike). Both tubed and tubeless tyres has its own disadvantages. When I compared the number of occasions I faced "moments of misery" with tubed and tubeless tyres, I found that it is tubeless tyres that tops the list. Tubeless spoked tyre and rim would be best solution, as it seems like but it may not be so. Say, for example, while offroading, you encountered a rim bend. Then the air would leak out in the middle of nowhere. And with a heavy machine like this, it is going to be a complete nightmare to fix the rim in the middle of nowhere, even you are traveling in a group. Correcting the bend on a spoked rim requires the necessary tool and skills. So, in my honest opinion as per my miniscule experience, nothing beats a tubed tyre. To cheer you up, haven't you witnessed trucks running down national highway with teared out tyres but with a tube inside? So, it is able to take the heavy load of the truck even if the tyre is teared at multiple places.
@@WanderingSom ghar pe agarbatti karle nikalne ka solo..... Plus carry tubes each tyre levers gloves to work... And ORS packet... Kyu ki sab karne ke baad 1 litre paani mai ORS needed
11:35 finally the words that everybody wants to hear 😅
Ha ha ha ha ... good catch
Hello Som, I only every changes my INT 650 tires my self and only use basic hand tools. Also I do not have any one assist me during this process. I was stuck with a puncture on the road and needed a tow then got on RUclips and learned how to fix it. For the breaking of the bead, use the kick (side) stand of another motorcycle is the easy way. Another way is use 3 tire spoons stacked between the rim and the tire. Also you do not need to take the disk off the rim and I use the disk to hold the tire spoons while removing and installing the tire. The one issue with the rear mud guard it hard but I put a very small block of wood under the center stand. This process takes patience but can be done with basic tools. Thank you for your videos and I do enjoy watching them. Noel from the US.
Hello Noel.
It gives me immense joy to note that my video is also been watched by someone in the US. How amazing is that!!!
Thank you Noel for sharing your suggestions.
You know I actually used the side stand of a smaller bike home. I ended up spoiling the stand and it had to be changed. I am a bit wary of using the disc as a leverage point as it might bend. Nevertheless, I will try out the suggested technique if the situation arises and I sincerely hope that it never does.
I hope you have subscribed to the channel as well and if it's ok with you, do share it with your other friends & buddies.
Thank you once again.
Cheers!
@@WanderingSom Hello Som, I enjoy the content from India around the RE bikes as it provides a different perspective for us in the US. I have subbed to your channel and very much enjoy your vids. I wish I had the talent to make more videos, as I am going to be replacing my chain and sprocket in the next few weeks as well as installing new tires.
Shukriya bhai really appreciate your effort thanks
Thanks for liking
Another amazing video! 👏
Thank you Ashish, happy to know that you liked it.
Cheers!
Awaited for ur Detailed Tubeless conversation Vdo sir..... CEAT se already tang aa chuke Hein.....
Phil-haal, change the the Ceat to something else. I am still doing my research on the conversion kit. The moment I do, I will share details.
Cheers!
The one time I had a puncture, I was lucky.... was with a group of friends and there was a puncture repair guy close by..... and he managed to fix it without getting the wheel off. Som, you made that video😁.
The learning here.... with the Interceptor, if you're on a long ride, go in a group, or convert your bike to a tubeless!!
Exactly Shalabh.
For the past few days I have been doing my research, the more I dig, the more confusing it is becoming.
🙏namaste... Kaise hai
My experience, when int 650 gets punctured, it's a pain because of the tube tyres. I had got stuck on route to Bangalore on a highway, dint have any gear to fix it. Most puncture shops couldn't do it.. Finally after 2 km of slow riding I found a guy who could do it. That's the only downside I faced the int 650.. Apart from that it's a tamed beast 😇😎
It is a beautiful machine to happy. And as a wise man said, nothing is perfect. So we gotto live with it.
Nice video as always. Tubeless solution video awaited... i m sure sir looking this exp ur son wont buy tube tyre profile bike 😄
Yaar Chirag, wahi sara panga hai ... which kit to us 🤔
@@WanderingSom abb app eise confuse hoge toh kaise hoga sir jii... App ke jaisa koi agar sath mei hoge toh trip ke doran jese bhagvan Milne jesa batt heii.... 😁... waiting 4 ur tubeless conversation detailed video...BcZ CEAT se already tang aa chuke Hein...new Twins owner... Jaldi se tubeless conversation vdo dal dijiye plz😑...
Have you tried the Formula x tyre sealant?
Hi Subhashis,
I have been using it for quite some time. And not been very happy with the performances. Two of my close riding buddy have had punctures despite of having the ForX.
This is my biggest fear every time I'm out on a solo ride. Been waiting to finish the km on my CEAT tyres so I can get them changed.
Why wait. Simply get them exchanged. Might get a good deal as well.
We are on the same boat
Sir, thanks for the video, how about moving for alloys as these ralco tyres are tubeless anyway?
I would love to do that Prakash. Provide I get some decent ones. There isn't any half decent alloys available for Int.
@@WanderingSom I just upgraded to royal erado alloys with ralco tyres, so far so good...
Very nice & informative video sirji...
Please found best alloy wheels for this & make video ...
Yaar Vijay, vahi toh panga hai. There aren't any decent 18" alloys in the market.
Happy to know you liked the video 😊
I too own an Interceptor with Ralco tyres. Please let me know when you convert the tyre to tubeless. Also availability in Kolkata. Thanks in advance.
Hello Sid, I have no clue about Ralco's availability in Ccu. It should be as it is quite a popular brand. Thanks IPL n Sunrisers Hyd.
I am not very convinced or comfortable converting to tubeless. Specially when doing long distances. It has its own pro n cons. Hence in a dilemma.
If I ever do, I will certainly post n share about it.
Till then, happy n safe riding. You have got yourself a fab bike.
Bro kindly tell which fork oil you changed in one of your videos I saw but I forgot
Use Motul 15D for forks.
@@WanderingSom thank you bro
What r the options for tubeless conversion sir?
Hi Vikas,
Thank for writing in. There are broad two commonly referred options: 1) Outex, which cost about 15k and another 2k for installation, and 2) Way2Speed, cost 5.2k and 2k for installation.
Outex (Pro) - its a silicon tape with an uniform application n weight distribution. (Con) - The cost is too high, tomorrow incase RE launches alloys for Int, you would feel very very bad.
W2S (Pro) - The cost is 1/3rd of Outex.
(Con) - Its a silicon gel, applied manually. The coating is uneven, often there are gaps and uneven weight distribution leading to disbalancing n wobbling.
Bottom line - choose your trade off ... price or performance 🎭
@@WanderingSom thnx alot sir for sharing such information , sir can we use meteor rear alloy seen few people doing so dont know whats the long term cons for it
Whenever the basic geometry of any design is changed, it will have an immediate or deferred impact. Basic modifications like the handlebar risers, etc. The machine was not designed to bear all these mods.
It's an 18-inch wheels bike. All calibrations are done as per that size. Right from speed monitoring to the ECU setting. Suddenly, when the wheel size is changed, it will have some impact somewhere or the other. The geometry will change. The rear height will get reduced by an inch, the rotation changes, which in turn impacts the overall performance output, mileage, etc.
As I mentioned earlier, it's a trade-off that you need to do. The question is _ to what extent you are willing to trade-off!!!_
@@WanderingSom thanks alot sir point noted will stick to stock tyre size only🙏🙏
Can we get the tube from RE
No, you wont get it. If lucky, you may at best get the complete tyre set that too as a replacement.
What type of air pump better for motorcycle ride?
Try resqtech inflator (999/-), been using for 5 years. I bought again for my dad. Square and Quite compact(4inch by 4 inch).
Thanks Preetham for sharing the info. Could you also share a link of the same please.
I am told Mi is also good. Compact.
Thank you
Can I know which company's back rest you're using on your interceptor?
Hi Rithvik, I get to the seat made in 2019 from Khajanchi, Karol Bagh.
That’s a 130 section rear tyre? Looks massive, probably the tire treads.
Yes Ankit, it coz of treads. Looks amazing and performs quiet well.
Size of your rear tyre ?
Hello Harshvardhan, the rear tyre of Interceptor is 130/70/18 in size.
Any permanent solution for this bike
Can I prefer meteor alloy wheels
Yes you could, only the rear. That too downsized. What will you do for the front?
@@WanderingSom any riding issue if I use only back alloy wheels
That's the only reason I don't go far with my classic reborn 350...I wondered puncture man afraid to remove wheel of RE... and even if they do . they charged extra... I don't know why they feared of RE wheel...
No fear anymore. Alloys are here from RE.
Sir , is CEAT not good quality Tyre?
It might be good, its definitely not tubeless. Which means you can never do the conversation with it.
If you plan to tour, then only this option applies.
Thanks sir
Hi Som..its indeed the biggest drawback especially when one is riding solo, i dunno why RE is not coming out with the tubeless tyres for IC as earlier declared by them. Btw some people have replaced their tyres with the meteor rims and are satisfied.
Very true Sanjay.
I didn't change to the Meteor wheels for couple of reasons:
1] I don't want to downsize the wheels, and
2] the rear is natural fit, a lot of jugaad & adjustments are required for front.
Me too waiting for the Alloys to be introduced or would get the conversion done.
Thank you for writing in.
Came to know today that you are a bengali.
Probashi bong ... and definitely not the 'hochhe bongs' as they say in Kol.
Dada bangali naki ? Ami kolkata thaka
Yes sir. Very much.
@@WanderingSom great...
You have put tremendous amount of effort to make this video. I deeply appreciate it. There are certain observations and questions: (a) you removed the ABS-sensor-ring and brake-disk probably to protect it from a bend while working on the wheel. If, however, you had used a mouse-pad or rubber pad, it may not be necessary to remove those. Your thoughts and insight on this?; (b) Is the rear tyre tubeless type with tube inside or is it a tube type tyre? If it belongs to the former, then a bead-breaker is required, but if, it belongs to the latter type, then it should be manageable by the rider to detach the tyre from rim. What do you think on this? (c) In one of your videos (Reference: ruclips.net/video/NM3FHRU8XUs/видео.html) the puncture was repaired without taking the wheel out. So, if the you carry those massive tools and have the skill, you could repair the puncture efficiently, but in this video, the tube had no puncture by foreign object but it developed a defect at the valve stem. So, for such scenarios there is no option but to take the wheel out. (d) RE twins were launched in November 2018. Since then, three and half years have passed and till now there is not a bleak hope of alloy wheels and tubeless tyres for these bikes. The problem of tubed tyre was known since then, yet then RE didn't came for the rescue of its customers. So, in my opinion, RE is never going to come up with alloy wheels and tubeless tyres for this bike. What do you think?; (e) To break the tyre bead just by tyre levers, I found this video to be useful: ruclips.net/video/ragtsxdh2Fc/видео.html
This is one of the most elaborate comment I have ever received. Hence I took some time to respond. I am breaking down your point for a focused response.
"You have put tremendous amount of effort to make this video. I deeply appreciate it."
Thank you very. Your acknowledgement is my booster. Happy to know that you like the contents.
"(a) you removed the ABS-sensor-ring and brake-disk probably to protect it from a bend while working on the wheel. If, however, you had used a mouse-pad or rubber pad, it may not be necessary to remove those. Your thoughts and insight on this?"
That is a very sharp and good observation. Consider this happening when I on a tour. Like it happened when we were on our home run after the Spiti tour. Not matter what kind of material I keep under the wheel (that is if I manage to get one), the possibility of the damaging the brake disc is high. More the ABS Sensor ring, I am worried about the brake disc. If it bends, my braking is likely to be compromised. Furthermore, when applying pressure to get the tyre off the grip, there is too much of load. And it may damage the disc. Hence, it's safe to take it out and keep it aside.
"(b) Is the rear tyre tubeless type with tube inside or is it a tube type tyre? If it belongs to the former, then a bead-breaker is required, but if, it belongs to the latter type, then it should be manageable by the rider to detach the tyre from rim. What do you think on this?"
Both my tyres are Tubeless types, however the rim isn't. Hence I have to have a tube inside and I need to have 'bead braking' mechanism in place. As we cannot carry the bulky bead breaker, we normally use the side stand of a heavy bike. You see the same in the home-run episode of Spiti when we changed the tyre of Rachit's Interceptor 650.
"(c) In one of your videos on the puncture was repaired without taking the wheel out. So, if the you carry those massive tools and have the skill, you could repair the puncture efficiently, but in this video, the tube had no puncture by foreign object but it developed a defect at the valve stem. So, for such scenarios there is no option but to take the wheel out."
As you yourself pointed out, it needs quite a bit of a skill to brake the bead with a hammer and chisel. Beside, it adds quite a bit of a weight to bike and not recommended. Once you know how to do the repair work, it is recommended to do the conventional way. The company also recommends it that way. If there were any compact bead breaker available in the market at a reasonable price, I would love to have one.
"(d) RE twins were launched in November 2018. Since then, three and half years have passed and till now there is not a bleak hope of alloy wheels and tubeless tyres for these bikes. The problem of tubed tyre was known since then, yet then RE didn't came for the rescue of its customers. So, in my opinion, RE is never going to come up with alloy wheels and tubeless tyres for this bike. What do you think?"
That's the sad story of every Interceptor rider. While I may not be huge fan of alloys as it is quite prone to dent on off-roads, getting a tubeless spoke rims could be ideal.
I don't think RE plans to get any alloys for Interceptor. It's against the design thoughts.
"(e) To break the tyre bead just by tyre levers, I found this video to be useful: ruclips.net/video/ragtsxdh2Fc/видео.html"
This is the BESTEST thing that you have done ... sharing this video. IT IS AMAZING. Never occurred to me. This is little tough to perform, at least it does the job quite well. A very big thank you to you. Wow!
I hope I have been able to address all the points that you mentioned.
Please keep sharing your valuable comments and feedback.
Cheers!
@@WanderingSom Many thanks for your elaborate and patient response. Surely, it has increased my knowledge too. I have owned four motorcycles at different points of my life. Two came with tubed tyres (RE Electra 5s with cast iron engine and Electra with UCE engine) and two with tubeless tyres (Apache RTR 180 and Yamaha R15S, my present bike). Both tubed and tubeless tyres has its own disadvantages. When I compared the number of occasions I faced "moments of misery" with tubed and tubeless tyres, I found that it is tubeless tyres that tops the list. Tubeless spoked tyre and rim would be best solution, as it seems like but it may not be so. Say, for example, while offroading, you encountered a rim bend. Then the air would leak out in the middle of nowhere. And with a heavy machine like this, it is going to be a complete nightmare to fix the rim in the middle of nowhere, even you are traveling in a group. Correcting the bend on a spoked rim requires the necessary tool and skills. So, in my honest opinion as per my miniscule experience, nothing beats a tubed tyre. To cheer you up, haven't you witnessed trucks running down national highway with teared out tyres but with a tube inside? So, it is able to take the heavy load of the truck even if the tyre is teared at multiple places.
All interceptor owners dread the rear tyre flat.....
Dread and how 🤔 😕
@@WanderingSom akele kidhar atke toh.... Mushkil hai... Specifically tyre rim separation
@@siddharthsinghvirdi7881 bhai, jaise aap log practice karte ho, waise hi mai bhi gharpe practice kar raha tha ... vadda wala reality check ho gaya 😒😏
@@WanderingSom ghar pe agarbatti karle nikalne ka solo..... Plus carry tubes each tyre levers gloves to work... And ORS packet... Kyu ki sab karne ke baad 1 litre paani mai ORS needed
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