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* .
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. 🙃
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!
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!
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....) 👍
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!
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...
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.
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?
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.
@@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 😂
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....🤩
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 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.
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 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.
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 😉
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!
Didn't know I needed it until watching your video ... bought the orange cable to go with my orange crush.
Slick!
Thanks WM.
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* .
Makes perfect sense. Thanks for sharing :)
Also, a very cool intro! :D
Did you hire a food stylist to create that breakfast? This is the first motorcycle video that made me hungry.
It was the best fried egg i've ever made, so I had to include it.
Good choice of Cable, I’ve been using Venhill for cables and braided lines for 30 years excellent quantity and reasonably priced too.
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. 🙃
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!
Yes really great kit from Venhill, thanks for the tip on the gauge!
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!
Thank you Sir, glad the channel is help you on your journey :)
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....) 👍
Hi Dave, its a quality part so hopefully it will improve the situation. It's a shame I couldn't take it out for a full test, but so far so smooth!
Brilliant instructional video. Clear and easy to follow. I’ll be ordering this cable immediately.
great video, these RE's look so easy to work on yourself
Nice addition J looks simple installation too 👍🏻
Super simple, 10 minutes max (unless you are filming it, in which case flippin ages).
Another great upgrade on your bike, I’ve been experiencing exactly the same issue so I think I’ll try this out on mine 👍
Seems like a great quality part. I will do a follow-up video once I manage to take it for a proper ride. Thanks for watching.
Nice little upgrade .must admit mine has the intermittent notchie clutch . 👍
Great product for Interceptor.
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!
Hi Alex. Check out the Top Six mods video for a closer look. Happy to film a full walk around too. Will post something soon. Thanks for watching.
@@WildlifeMoto Thanks dude, full walk around would be amazing!
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.
Another nice video. Thank you, mate!!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for another useful video. Keep safe.
Thanks, you too!
EDIT: Good news for GT riders. Venhill now have a specific clutch cable for you too! www.venhill.co.uk/r01-3-103.html
Perhaps it needs a different length cable due to slightly lower bars on the GT.
@@dungbeetlemovies Yes, I'm guessing this will be slightly long for the GT.
@@WildlifeMoto 8cm shorter on the gt
Absolutely amazing.
Nice and useful video. Thanks
For anyone wanting the white spray but wants a cheaper/other brand it is called a white lithium spray grease.
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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...
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.
Thanks Jeremy, i'll do a follow up as soon I can with more details on this part. So far, so good.
Venthill, its good to know about them. Thanks.
waiting for my venhill cables to arrive! i also feel a weird random 'crunchy' feeling when actuating the clutch on my gt650. its weird.
I just ordered one for my Yamaha FZ6 S2 Fazer
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?
That burn is due to bend pipe cause i had that issue too
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.
Very light. Sadly my cable was chewed up so it was notchy as hell.
@@WildlifeMoto yes that will do it.
It'll get replaced when it breaks...I've got headers to buy after your last upload 😉😂😂
Haha, good idea. Mine was in bad nick, probably no need to do it unless yours is catching or split like mine was.
@@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 😂
@@alancampbell1008 love it 😂. Next generation won’t have to bother with clutches at all. Then I’ll get to call them pussies.
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....🤩
Nice one!
Thank you! Cheers!
Excellent content, thanks a lot. Do i have to lubricate the new cable ?
Thanks. No need to lubricate the cable (just a dab of grease on the barrels)
@@WildlifeMoto thanks a lot 🙏🙏
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.
Very interesting seeing the damage to the cable. Probably what was causing your notchy action? Will be checking mine. 😎
Hard to say exactly, but it wasn't in great condition.
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.
Venhill. Good to hear from you. Will they ship to India?
Pretty sure they ship all over the world. Give them a shout, they are a friendly bunch.
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
Here you go www.omniaracing.net/kit-comando-twm-leva-frizione-snodata-pompa-radiale-freno-brembo-racing-rcs-leva-lunga-p-27609.html
@@WildlifeMoto Thank you very much !!!!
The VenHill site only show the cable for the Int650. Will the same cable fit the Conti GT? There might be a length issue.
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.
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 👌
Sorry man, did you had to remove the plastik braket that holds the toolbox for the baak sidepanels? Or just the toolbox ?
Bracket and tool bag. The whole thing.
@@WildlifeMoto ok thanks . Sidepanels just came today . The Aligment of that L piece will be a pain to get right from the looks
Yer it was a bit of a faff but didn’t take long.
Use a zip tie for the cable or else it’s gonna burn all again cause those clips aren’t enough
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Sadly gt is a bit shorter like 3cm or so ?
Yes, one of the few parts that don't seem to be interchangeable. Odd that Venhill don't offer one for the new GT.
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.
How tall are you?
Just under 6ft
dude why u r not having a leg guard installed man your legs r price less arent they
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 😉