I've run my gt650 with baffles in and briefly out. The sound is beautiful out but with high flow in it tones it down just enough not to upset the neighbours and attract any unwanted attention. The bike actually feels slightly better with baffles in. Overall this exhaust looks great, sounds fantastic and weighs a lot less than standard. Very pleased I fitted it.
I can't get enough of this bike! Everything that's aesthetically changed from standard is perfectly cohesive, not a mash-up of catalog parts. I especially like the way the luggage rack gives the otherwise-awkward seat hoop/subframe a functional beauty.
I think the frame is a bit too long. I like the Baak kit that shortens the bike by 12cm. It comes with a subframe and a template for shortening the frame by 12cm, no welding required, just an angle grinder and drill. I think K-Speed sells something similar. One of the official RE mods does the same thing but they actually weld the shorter piece on so it’s seamless. (That bike is on their website and elsewhere on CZcams.) The interceptor reminds me of a Sportster in that way-an ideal platform for customization. I can’t imagine owning this bike and not personalizing it to a high degree. RE’s collaboration with S&S appears to confirm this.
@@craigcoen183 Yes I understand that you may have to chop the frame to get the more radical custom look but as these bikes have a 3 year warranty . That would totally void it ,and drastically affect the after market value (try selling a bike with a chopped frame back to the trade) So you have to really sure you want to keep the bike for a long time to get the benefit .
If you’re still reading, George, how do irreversible performance upgrades affect the aftermarket value of a bike? I mean S&S stuff like the cam or one of the bore kits. I know they don’t increase the value (for most buyers anyway) but do they negatively affect it? $6000 (I’m in the US) isn’t pocket change but I’m of the attitude that you should buy a bike, have fun with it,and don’t fret too much about the resale value. Of course chopping up the frame is something altogether different. Thanks for your insights.
@@craigcoen183 Mods are for the most part capital destruction.. if resale is important, be prepared to put it back to stock. In the meantime, enjoy your creation!
@@georgemilburn6213 I keep hearing mixed remarks about the baffle. Some say you HAVE to run, other say it's optional... Can you shed any light on the matter?
Actually was useful unlike most videos you could hear a distinct difference. Still waiting to see your 2 in to 2. Hope its coming soon and follows closely the original shaping. Fingers crossed. 😎
Thanks George, I bought an Interceptor in large part because of these videos. I just installed the 2 into 1 Stinger. Love the sound with the supplied baffle and really appreciate the loss in weight.. Great information and products.
Air cooled engines emit klickity-clackity “data” noises; loathsome to some, informative to others. There’s a point in this video when the engine’s morse code is heard just enough to interpret, but not enough to distract from the entertainment. Good stuff.
Thank you TEC Bike Parts, this video tells me exactly what I wanted to know (sorry but I could not understand the explanation on your web site for the 6 hole baffle). An order from me for the Stinger and the 6 hole baffle will follow shortly. Edit: Order now placed.
I love how unobtrusive this looks compared to the stock pipes and most aftermarket silencers - that they end right underneath the mounting point. Any chance you'll do a 2 - 2 version as well, creating a similar look to the Malle Rally Royale customs?
It would be interesting to know how loud these pipes exactly are. What about a professional check and posting the dB figures? Then it would be possible to see if these pipes are trouble ($$$) wherever the owner resides. Or how about a version with a longer, bigger-diameter end muffler which would give a more mellow sound and more bass?
George@TEC, to be transparent, shouldn't you add a note that an otherwise stock bike runs best with the high flow baffle and that if one chooses to run the bike sans baffle, then certain minor modifications are recommended for the longevity of the exhaust and one's warranty is voided? And also that, sans baffle, retuning is required for optimal performance? At least this is what I understood from your comments, spoken and written, in other videos. Ps, I love my Stinger 2-1 and appreciate your design and engineering work, videos, etc 🙏
Sorry thought I covered that, Yes designed and tuned to run best with the supplied hi flow baffle. The quiet baffle will cost a small amount of performance due to restriction as would be expected and no baffle will run OK but no more power than with the Hi flow baffle fitted . We also don't encourage using without the baffle, as the high gas speeds will reduce the service life of the silencer packing, other than that not a problem.
I love the products you offer for this interceptor. Do you plan to release a kit including short seat and luggage mount like you did on this bike? The look is so much better with it.
That is what i was looking for 2 in 1 i would suggest you should advertise your work in india because here in india royal Enfield has a huge market share and is doing good from past many decades This 2 in 1 exhaust system gives beauty to interceptor which its original twin pipes don't Moreover sound is cherry on top
Sounds awesome, looking at getting an interceptor as my first bike hopefully soon! Licence first 🤣 will you be supplying that seat and rack on the store soon? Would love that look when I finally get one!
I’m in NYC and will be purchasing the Stinger from the US distributor. Will the quieter baffle be available here? I may wait for the 2-into-2 just to see how it looks/performs. The only downside to the Stinger is it precludes crash bars, though engine sliders might presumably work. If anyone knows a solution I’d love to hear about it. A link would be even better. Love your products and accompanying videos..
Thanks for making this comparison video. I'm planning on buying this exhaust for my RE 650. May I ask what handlebars & risers are on that bike, they look exactly like what I want.
@@georgemilburn6213 Thats awesome can't wait. hate these stamped stock ones. Allready have your brake levers and bar end mirrors also the DNA filter and Booster plug . I'll be a test them out for you haha
No baffle for me. Love the look of this bike, Could you shed light on that front handle bar on it? and are the forks standard? Im planning on buying one of these in Australia soon and looking for very subtle upgrades that doesn't take away from the originality of this bike. I think you have nailed it with this one, vey nice. Im original from the UK, and miss the classic British bikes. Would TEC deliver parts to Aus? Thanks
Hi Yes you can order parts direct from our web shop for Aus shipping. the bars are ours, as are most of the other parts on the bike. Lots more parts of our original design coming soon. Yes forks are standard. we did a 4 part build showing how we arrived at this look , while trying lots of different parts and styles along the way.
@@georgemilburn6213 Thanks George, I cant wait to purchase mine, You guys done a great job on that, looks fantastic and love the sound (no baffle for me!)
How did u get more travel in ur front suspension. Did u just make the top out spring shorter. If so do you have spec on it. Would like to se a video on suspension
I hope Tec Bikes responds to this comment. I found your exhaust on EBay through a motorcycle shop in the U.K. in the box came a piece of paper that is titled “Amendments to Stinger 2-1 CZcams video” on the sheet it has the following statement. “Exhaust must be run with the baffle fitted only, as damage can be caused to silencer inner tube if no baffle is fitted.” And it goes on to say the warranty does not cover it if that happens. So can you or can you not run this system without a baffle? You do not state this on this video or the other. Please respond.
I'd like to buy the 6 hole baffle. I've been unsuccessful in trying to reach the USA division. Their e mail is not responding and there is no phone number listed. Can you help?
My current exhaust barely has baffles but I find the motorcycle can still be somewhat unobtrusive if I baby the throttle gently on my way out of the neighborhood. 😁
Is it legal to remove the catalytic converters from bikes? Does the mot check that they are present if fitted from new. Love the sound of the pipes with or without baffles.
Sir, i'm frm India. I wish to order a full system exhaust but this product is unavailable on ur website. Plz help me out with so that I can install one in my bike also. Plz
Also for anyone here that plans on purchasing the tail light and headlight kit with the turn signals from TEC for your 650. Be warned there are no instructions or guidance what so ever. You get a bunch of cables, and from what I can see on the taillight you have to purchase more parts yourself to make it work( the only provide 2 washers instead of 4 for the rear turn signals) no instructions not how to videos. I think the concepts and ideas are awesome from this company but there is a lack of clarity in their products. I have reached out to them several times with no response. It’s too bad.
TecPartsUSA wont respond. I purchased the turnsignal, headlamp, taillight kit. It’s fairly intuitive once you get into it. There’s too much wire in the taillight kit, other than that it works great and excellent quality. The headlight fork ears won’t allow you to use the stock windscreen if you have it. Thought I could make it work, you can’t.
We made this as a development to produce them, but Covid has held that project up. I hope to get back onto them next year when things start getting back to normal.
Nice work as always, thank you. I was wondering about where you are up to with pillion and rider peg relocation? I know you mentioned it when developing the scrambler exhaust, for me it'd be great for a more relaxed leg position and to improve pillion comfort. Any update would be much appreciated as always. Cheers, S.
Need an exhaust that doesn't have that stupid up swept angle.This interferes with a postilion and fitting decent saddle bags.This has nothing to do with lean angles,just a styling exercise because the stock exhaust are so long
Very good sound. Everybody knows that loud pipes save lives. In Spain this will cost you a fine for sure. The police will protect people ears by giving you a fine, then this way pageants can easily be killed by quiet bikers lol
Best looking interceptor I’ve seen and heard so far. 6-hole baffle sounds good to me. Good job with the mods.
I've run my gt650 with baffles in and briefly out. The sound is beautiful out but with high flow in it tones it down just enough not to upset the neighbours and attract any unwanted attention. The bike actually feels slightly better with baffles in. Overall this exhaust looks great, sounds fantastic and weighs a lot less than standard. Very pleased I fitted it.
I can't get enough of this bike! Everything that's aesthetically changed from standard is perfectly cohesive, not a mash-up of catalog parts. I especially like the way the luggage rack gives the otherwise-awkward seat hoop/subframe a functional beauty.
I think the frame is a bit too long. I like the Baak kit that shortens the bike by 12cm. It comes with a subframe and a template for shortening the frame by 12cm, no welding required, just an angle grinder and drill. I think K-Speed sells something similar. One of the official RE mods does the same thing but they actually weld the shorter piece on so it’s seamless. (That bike is on their website and elsewhere on CZcams.) The interceptor reminds me of a Sportster in that way-an ideal platform for customization. I can’t imagine owning this bike and not personalizing it to a high degree. RE’s collaboration with S&S appears to confirm this.
@@craigcoen183 Yes I understand that you may have to chop the frame to get the more radical custom look but as these bikes have a 3 year warranty . That would totally void it ,and drastically affect the after market value
(try selling a bike with a chopped frame back to the trade) So you have to really sure you want to keep the bike for a long time to get the benefit .
@@georgemilburn6213 Thanks, George, that's very sound advice.
If you’re still reading, George, how do irreversible performance upgrades affect the aftermarket value of a bike? I mean S&S stuff like the cam or one of the bore kits. I know they don’t increase the value (for most buyers anyway) but do they negatively affect it? $6000 (I’m in the US) isn’t pocket change but I’m of the attitude that you should buy a bike, have fun with it,and don’t fret too much about the resale value. Of course chopping up the frame is something altogether different. Thanks for your insights.
@@craigcoen183 Mods are for the most part capital destruction.. if resale is important, be prepared to put it back to stock. In the meantime, enjoy your creation!
They all sound good but I think I liked the high flow baffle best.
My favourite too, but I am biased as I designed it.
@@georgemilburn6213 I keep hearing mixed remarks about the baffle. Some say you HAVE to run, other say it's optional... Can you shed any light on the matter?
@@georgemilburn6213 You did a great job on the system !
You and the team have done an amazing job with the Interceptor!
You are truly the masters of style and sound!! Still loving the noise and look from your system fitted to my Tracer 700!! Thx guys.
Just started to watch this channel and I’m living it, really high quality stuff
thank you.
Actually was useful unlike most videos you could hear a distinct difference.
Still waiting to see your 2 in to 2. Hope its coming soon and follows closely the original shaping.
Fingers crossed. 😎
Do you know if there is an update on this? I'd love to get a 2-2 system from them!
Thanks George, I bought an Interceptor in large part because of these videos. I just installed the 2 into 1 Stinger. Love the sound with the supplied baffle and really appreciate the loss in weight.. Great information and products.
Air cooled engines emit klickity-clackity “data” noises; loathsome to some, informative to others. There’s a point in this video when the engine’s morse code is heard just enough to interpret, but not enough to distract from the entertainment. Good stuff.
I've ordered mine and I'm looking forward to experiencing this for myself.
These are great! I’d absolutely love it if you made some stainless 2-2 short pipes 👌🏼
That looks the mutts nuts - lovely mods - High flow sounds throaty but less guttural
Thank you TEC Bike Parts, this video tells me exactly what I wanted to know (sorry but I could not understand the explanation on your web site for the 6 hole baffle). An order from me for the Stinger and the 6 hole baffle will follow shortly.
Edit: Order now placed.
I bought the Cnc levers for my interceptor in India , loving it
Also order the lovely exhaust system
The first one without the baffle is obviously the best 👌
I have the AEW TE101 mufflers, they sound Fantastic!!!
I love how unobtrusive this looks compared to the stock pipes and most aftermarket silencers - that they end right underneath the mounting point. Any chance you'll do a 2 - 2 version as well, creating a similar look to the Malle Rally Royale customs?
Yes 2-2 due to be ready early next year
Wicked!
@@georgemilburn6213 any update George? I’m holding on to my pocket money!
High Flow buffle would be sufficient to me, but it would be too expensive to use that exhaust in germany anyway ;)
It would be interesting to know how loud these pipes exactly are. What about a professional check and posting the dB figures?
Then it would be possible to see if these pipes are trouble ($$$) wherever the owner resides.
Or how about a version with a longer, bigger-diameter end muffler which would give a more mellow sound and more bass?
Unbaffled sounds great! Please make some T120 unbaffled mufflers!
Excellent video as always no bullshit well explained and very well thought out products. 👍👍👍 Ps love the sound
High flow! 👍
George@TEC, to be transparent, shouldn't you add a note that an otherwise stock bike runs best with the high flow baffle and that if one chooses to run the bike sans baffle, then certain minor modifications are recommended for the longevity of the exhaust and one's warranty is voided? And also that, sans baffle, retuning is required for optimal performance? At least this is what I understood from your comments, spoken and written, in other videos.
Ps, I love my Stinger 2-1 and appreciate your design and engineering work, videos, etc 🙏
Sorry thought I covered that, Yes designed and tuned to run best with the supplied hi flow baffle.
The quiet baffle will cost a small amount of performance due to restriction as would be expected and no baffle will run OK but no more power than with the Hi flow baffle fitted . We also don't encourage using without the baffle, as the high gas speeds will reduce the service life of the silencer packing, other than that not a problem.
@@georgemilburn6213 thanks George, I think that will be helpful for those who haven't heard or seen these comments elsewhere 💕🙏
Sounds great.
I love the products you offer for this interceptor. Do you plan to release a kit including short seat and luggage mount like you did on this bike? The look is so much better with it.
That is what i was looking for 2 in 1 i would suggest you should advertise your work in india because here in india royal Enfield has a huge market share and is doing good from past many decades
This 2 in 1 exhaust system gives beauty to interceptor which its original twin pipes don't
Moreover sound is cherry on top
sounds amazing, prefer without baffle and high flow baffle. Can i ask what tires are those?
Sounds good, when's the dual pipe exhaust going to be for sale?
I actually like all three.
On a previous video you mentioned that you could probably get another 30mm of travel on the forks. Any work on that front?
Sounds awesome, looking at getting an interceptor as my first bike hopefully soon! Licence first 🤣 will you be supplying that seat and rack on the store soon? Would love that look when I finally get one!
A bit off topic but any plans on a high lift cam for the 2019 onwards street twin? thanks... great video!
Damn good looking bike...
I’m in NYC and will be purchasing the Stinger from the US distributor. Will the quieter baffle be available here? I may wait for the 2-into-2 just to see how it looks/performs. The only downside to the Stinger is it precludes crash bars, though engine sliders might presumably work. If anyone knows a solution I’d love to hear about it. A link would be even better. Love your products and accompanying videos..
waiting for the 2-2 as well, although I haven't heard much on them
2-2 early next year, US store should have 6 hole baffles in stock as they fit in most of our systems. Just message them.
I looked at the TEC Parts USA site for the 6-hole baffle but did not see it. It is only available in UK?
we can supply them from UK if USA has no stock
Ive just added these pipes and love them. Would you mind telling me where the headlight and bracket is from? And the bars? Thanks :)
Thanks for making this comparison video. I'm planning on buying this exhaust for my RE 650. May I ask what handlebars & risers are on that bike, they look exactly like what I want.
I wonder, the low flow baffle must still give more power than stock exhaust?
Hello, do you know a place where I can buy the small luggage rack at the back, very practical, I can't seem to find it for you
do you guys ship to the US? love the look of this exhaust and the price and aesthetic is better than the S&S we can get here in the states
That sounds really good. Like my street twin, only louder.
is the baffle they supply with the 2into 1 exhaust a high flow baffle or is that different? one
Nice Sound 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙂🙂🙂
This is what the meteor needs , a cat deleting pipe .
Whats the story on the brake pedal and clutch petal I see it's not the stock one's.Is that something you guys are working on?
Yes due very soon, these are adjustable pre production versions for testing. we will also have matching adjustable foot pegs
@@georgemilburn6213 Thats awesome can't wait. hate these stamped stock ones. Allready have your brake levers and bar end mirrors also the DNA filter and Booster plug . I'll be a test them out for you haha
those handle bar are awesome.... is it stock handle bar or after market
Does it fit on bonneville 865 ? I'm asking because I saw some ...fitting it on bonneville t100
Great job Sir. Do I need a fuel tuner if I install this exhaust system? Thank you.
No baffle for me. Love the look of this bike, Could you shed light on that front handle bar on it? and are the forks standard? Im planning on buying one of these in Australia soon and looking for very subtle upgrades that doesn't take away from the originality of this bike. I think you have nailed it with this one, vey nice. Im original from the UK, and miss the classic British bikes. Would TEC deliver parts to Aus? Thanks
Hi
Yes you can order parts direct from our web shop for Aus shipping.
the bars are ours, as are most of the other parts on the bike. Lots more parts of our original design coming soon.
Yes forks are standard. we did a 4 part build showing how we arrived at this look , while trying lots of different parts and styles along the way.
@@georgemilburn6213 Thanks George, I cant wait to purchase mine, You guys done a great job on that, looks fantastic and love the sound (no baffle for me!)
Can this muffler fit on with tec tracker pipes and install on Bonneville?
Nice video. Does anybody know if there will be an updated 2021 model maybe with new colors?
hello, i cant see the high flow baffle on the web site! i can see the 6 hole baffle and the Mute / Baffle for ‘Cannon’ Silencers. can u help me?
the exhaust is supplied with the hi flow baffle included in the kit
How did u get more travel in ur front suspension. Did u just make the top out spring shorter. If so do you have spec on it. Would like to se a video on suspension
where did you get the seat from?
How do I get this in the USA? When I go to your web page I am unable to get a quote on shipping to America
Hi, does it void warranty if you run without the supplied baffles?
Is this louder than the 2 into 2 big boar?
What led light did you use for the front. I can't seem to find it on the website
Great video. I am going to order my 2 to 1 exhaust pipes this winter. What tires are those by the way?
Hidenhau K60 Scouts- German make
@@georgemilburn6213 hmm. Need to check if I can get them in the USA.
Brap brap 😀👍🏻
I hope Tec Bikes responds to this comment. I found your exhaust on EBay through a motorcycle shop in the U.K. in the box came a piece of paper that is titled “Amendments to Stinger 2-1 CZcams video” on the sheet it has the following statement. “Exhaust must be run with the baffle fitted only, as damage can be caused to silencer inner tube if no baffle is fitted.” And it goes on to say the warranty does not cover it if that happens. So can you or can you not run this system without a baffle? You do not state this on this video or the other. Please respond.
Hi could you tell me what handlebars are on your bike thanks!
I'd like to buy the 6 hole baffle. I've been unsuccessful in trying to reach the USA division. Their e mail is not responding and there is no phone number listed. Can you help?
Good idea, at least it gives an idea of the different noise levels available. The first ones obviously the best 😃 but the neighbours🤦🏻♂️ 😂
My current exhaust barely has baffles but I find the motorcycle can still be somewhat unobtrusive if I baby the throttle gently on my way out of the neighborhood. 😁
Is it legal to remove the catalytic converters from bikes? Does the mot check that they are
present if fitted from new. Love the sound of the pipes with or without baffles.
Emissions arent tested as part of a motorcycle MOT test.
Sir, can this stinger 2-1 full system exhaust is available in Matt black colour.
Hello, what size are the tires you carry ??? thanks
Does the mileage of the bike increase or decrease?
Any news on the scrambler exhaust?
What headlight is that?
Sir, i'm frm India. I wish to order a full system exhaust but this product is unavailable on ur website. Plz help me out with so that I can install one in my bike also. Plz
How comfortable is that seat?
When are you going to release that seat and rack?
Also for anyone here that plans on purchasing the tail light and headlight kit with the turn signals from TEC for your 650. Be warned there are no instructions or guidance what so ever. You get a bunch of cables, and from what I can see on the taillight you have to purchase more parts yourself to make it work( the only provide 2 washers instead of 4 for the rear turn signals) no instructions not how to videos. I think the concepts and ideas are awesome from this company but there is a lack of clarity in their products. I have reached out to them several times with no response. It’s too bad.
TecPartsUSA wont respond. I purchased the turnsignal, headlamp, taillight kit. It’s fairly intuitive once you get into it. There’s too much wire in the taillight kit, other than that it works great and excellent quality. The headlight fork ears won’t allow you to use the stock windscreen if you have it. Thought I could make it work, you can’t.
God damn, that sound like an mt07
Where do we get these other baffles if we've already purchased? I'd like the high flow on mine!
The exhaust is supplied with the High flow type included and the 6 hole type is available on our web shop
No baffle 👍
Where's the seat/rear rack from please ?
We made this as a development to produce them, but Covid has held that project up. I hope to get back onto them next year when things start getting back to normal.
@@georgemilburn6213 It's exactly the style I want on my SR400!
Nice work as always, thank you. I was wondering about where you are up to with pillion and rider peg relocation? I know you mentioned it when developing the scrambler exhaust, for me it'd be great for a more relaxed leg position and to improve pillion comfort. Any update would be much appreciated as always. Cheers, S.
Yes almost ready for sale, should be available early next year
@@georgemilburn6213 Brilliant, I look forward to it. Thanks for the response.
Hi I'm from India how to order
I bought one yesterday, but i dont know wich one its incluided on the box
The high performance baffle
Need an exhaust that doesn't have that stupid up swept angle.This interferes with a postilion and fitting decent saddle bags.This has nothing to do with lean angles,just a styling exercise because the stock exhaust are so long
You could maybe do with replying to people's questions??
what question was that?
@@georgemilburn6213 Questions asking for more information below!
just remember - no baffle is better than the no baffle
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Very good sound. Everybody knows that loud pipes save lives. In Spain this will cost you a fine for sure. The police will protect people ears by giving you a fine, then this way pageants can easily be killed by quiet bikers lol
Me encanta se escucha como si llevara un monstruo adentro
No baffle best sound 😅
Rajasthan auto centre Jaipur India my father shop 1949 royal Enfield
No baffle it is then ... !
No TÜV...🤔 (🇩🇪🤷🏻♂️)
Sounds NASTY! 8-) - A Good Thing(TM)!
Not a good exhaust. To loud... All custom ones are loud.. cant be any sipent ones out thete
Does it fit on bonneville 865 ? I'm asking because I saw some ...fitting it on bonneville t100