Royal Enfield 650 Interceptor foot peg Issues!
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A quick look at the factory foot peg location issues on the Royal Enfield 650 Interceptor - Auta a dopravní prostředky
Hello, thanks for your informative video. I've heard about this peg placement dilemma, and you have explained it clearly. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks Warro. I’ve been trying different solutions to this problem without success.
all good there
I came to the same conclusion as you riding the GT. The C5 is a more comfortable ride and a more natural chilled out seating position to be in. Also yes putting the side stand down is a little more awkward on the GT, the foot peg is in the way. Lovely bikes though. Well done Royal Enfield. I've enjoyed all your post Warro cheers.
Hi I only sat on this bike in the showroom and found the foot peg a deal breaker for me. I bought the super meteor 650 and extended the gear shift rubber to line up with the foot peg. Thanks for sharing
Thanks for sharing
Yes, the C5 and the new classic 350 have more forward pegs…but those make my back hurt!
The peg placement on the int 650 is actually more comfortable for me. You’ll have to find your own comfort zone.
sounds good to me
If you don't mind, can you tell me how tall you are? I'm looking for my 1st bike and I'm 5'7" I went to the dealer and sat on the Interceptor and the GT and both felt top heavy and the seats felt a bit high. I noticed right away the foot peg position on the Interceptor and I was like have am I suppose to walk this backwards to park? If I were 6ft tall, sure, no problem, but as a short guy, the pegs were right in my calfs as you showed. The Cont GT peg position was fine for me, but the seat high felt even higher. That might have been the preload on the rear springs. Have you thought about moving the pegs, shifter and the brakes further back like the Cont GT?
5.9 - well they are a bit top heavy and thats the very first thing i noticed too...lol sure the pegs will stab you in the calf but if you bring your legs behind -you can walk it back quiet easy just in smaller steps. i did it on a demo in one of my clips -not sure if it was this bike or the previous ravishing red.
you'll get use to it and after a while you will take no notice of the peg position at all.
plus once the bike is on the move its a very good overall package which is hard to beat.
this new chrome version i have i've done 6000 kl and no real issues and no complaints about the pegs
Whats great about the position of the footpegs on the interceptor is it is much easier in my opinion to stand up if needed..
Very good.
Never had a problem with the footpeg hitting my leg.. after 1hr riding.
Brilliant bike.
that it is!
@@ridewithwarro love ya warro 👍
Real good content lately mate.
Alot going on but i have been watching 👍
@@McRcFly all good there. all the best!
U must be tall
G;day Warro, I know this video's a couple of years old now, but history seems to have repeated itself with the Classic 350, don't think you've mentioned it on any of your reports of the 350. I find the domed nuts really painful on the 350's pegs, don't know what they're for, as they're on the interceptor as well. wonder if you've got any ideas? Thanks for the great video!
if its on the underside of the peg i think its just a lean angle indicator and scraped when you hit the sealed stuff and lets you know dont go further or it could be a problem
I test rode the interceptor a few days ago and the foot pegs really do get in the way... It was a huge deal breaker for me. I was stopping in traffic alot and the foot pegs interfered quite a lot. Never felt this kinda awkwardness in any other bikes so far...
true they do feel funny at first and in doing so one misses the actual gear change lever...lol but saying that the more you get on and ride - in the end that changer position is sort of wiped from your memery and getting on and riding off soon becomes just a second thought
@@ridewithwarro but other than the awkward footpegs, the bike itself was beautiful... It was just that one thing that stood out like a sore thumb.
@@NoelAbhi1 yeah its a bit different to sit on than say a classic 500. i actually like their seating position better.
just a pity they never came with that silky smooth 650 motor...i'd say it would have been a real beast...lol
@@ridewithwarro oh mate the seating position and the handle bars were my favourite on the 650. I'm currently tossing between the triumph street twin and the interceptor 650. I'm in Melbourne so the price difference is about 4k. What's your thoughts on the triumph?
@@ridewithwarro and yes the classic 500 is luxurious in seating position... Just can't handle the vibrations especially when you look at the mirrors lol it's pointless having them.
Great and very informative 👍👏video. I found that out just sitting on it prior to test drive. That was a DEAL BREAKER for me and decided not to test it. Maybe installing "forward controls " would solve that issue for me.
Thank you 😊
once you get several rides under your belt or in time.....you actually forget about the issue and the ride comes naturally. saying thatit is something to be aware of.
the honda cb500x has a very similar peg/gearchanger position too
@@ridewithwarro thanks for your reply, I sat on one of the Triumphs with forward controls and it was marvelous 😀 except for the price. If I can figure out how to afford it 🤔 I might just go 🚶for it. 😊
@@artiecisneros4691 18 months back i had a new triumph scrambler 900- very good bike. its in my clip history.
still think one of the best bikes i've bought/ridden
i only sold it because it never got many views on the tube but still say -a very good nice riding bike
@@ridewithwarro I'll check out that clip.
The peg location for driver and pillion were deal breakers for me. Otherwise I would own an interceptor. If they produce a 650 classic I’m sure the ergonomics will work better for me and I’ll buy one.
they are in a bit of a strange location -thats for sure.
Hitchcock Motor’s have a kit that moves the pegs 2cm in all directions. Thinking of ordering
saw that myself when I asked them about the stainless front and rear guard. but I may wait it out till winter and have mine chromed
does Continential pegs on an Interceptor make any difference to position..I would try your leg behind the peg and also I would off some of the stands and reweld closer in to the exhaust..thats if it works
interesting info there
Can't we just fold the rider footpegs?? Or customize them to do so. (in traffic)
maybe
Thanks so much. I am thinking about buying the Interceptor 650. Would you advise me to go ahead and get the bike? Also is there any replacement pegs for the bike I would like them a little longer for my foot? Ride Safe
actually a pretty good bike and good value for the money. i think it could be TEC bikes in the UK that does a footpeg conversion but i must say after you get use to it and it doesn't take long-in the nd it becomes second nature and you take no notice of them
I hooked my pant leg one time, almost went over. So I moved mine down 3" and fwd 2" by adding an extension out of 1/4" plate sprayed black to match.. looks good! I can now stand missing the pegs. Also moved the pillion pegs fwd 5" and down 2". Had to change the linkage, other than that with a metal blade/jig saw and a drill press it was an easy job for under 20 bucks..
@@sscbkr48 pretty hard to get anything new these days without having to mod them slightly to ones taste
Hi, looks like you have changed your channel name from Enfield rider downunder to Warro
3000 kms on my '22 and it's still annoying, I daresay unsafe, I have to pay close attention when stopping. It's not a deal breaker for me however - it's my 20th bike and it's lovely otherwise. I have a set of Tecbike adjustables on order. The other thing to watch out for are the little rubber covered wire heat guards on the cylinder heads. I have caught my pants on them several times - could easily cause a fall when stopping too.
yeah its a pretty silly position those pegs but in time one gets use to them and eventually forgets about it totally.
only real time one can get caught after that is carlessly pushing bike around the garage/verandah and not paying attention to the pegs....lol
Longer legs don't have the problem but it gets cramped a bit.They have a conversion coming.
that bike is long gone...im on the chrome model now. plenty of clips up on it to look through
It's kind of a challenge for short riders like me to stop the bike and balance it when you don't have much space. I'm 5'6" and embarrassingly dropped it on my way home while stopping at a fuel pump. 😆 Now I just place my feet at the back of the pegs instead of going over them at the sides.
yeah it gets a bit on the tricky side
I have seen a video where someone fitted gt hangers and that moved the pegs back a few inches 👍
like all things its a bit different when first on but after a few rides one takes no notice and just enjoys how well the 650's really run.
all the best!
ye bahut badi problm h
Hi do you love interceptor better or the classic.?
I actually like both models. the classic oozes old world charm and is nice to ride. the interceptor is more modern and much quicker to ride plus has the bonus of the slipper clutch too. either bike is a great ride and in some ways totally different wheels.
@@ridewithwarro Thankyou !
I had exactly the same problem when I looked at the Interceptor and after fiddling about trying to get over the problem I said sod it and bought a different bike where I can put my feet straight down without catching my calves on the pegs.
Seems to be a problem for all you shortarses. At 6'4" I have no problems with the peg positioning on the Interceptor.
yeah that extra 7" would come in handy...lol
Gt is much further back. Hard to get your feet the high and far back
yeah it would take a bit of getting use too
GT footpegs would alleviate this.
good call there
Dear Royal Enfield. The footpegs are great , don't change them. Christ. When did so many girls and old women start riding bikes??
well that would be -because they have to cash to buy them ouright...lol
Well obviously your legs are to short Warro…..lololol. I have had the same thing with other bikes, just a matter of getting used to it.
good one...lol
You need to sit a bit rear so that the legs can naturally stand behind the foot pegs. It’s just matter of habit but yes shorter than 5.6 will be a bit of an issue.