My experience with the Hero Xpulse 200 4V Pro has led me to start looking for footpeg extenders and controls for my 650cc Royal Enfield.
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An update on the Interceptor
The Xpulse Pro has taken over daily commuting duties from the 650.
After contemplating them for the last 3 years, I have finally added the stainless steel slip-ons from Powerage.
Just as expected, they made the bike fun to ride again, adding character and a sweet exhaust note. Even feels faster, maybe that’s just in my head. This exhaust sounds stock at idle and starts to open up around 3k rpm. I do not intend to take off the baffles to know how they sound. Fit and finish seem great, could have saved some bucks with the mild steel but I dig the look of brushed stainless steel. Damage to the wallet 17k. In the future, I will probably get the big bore headers from Powerage in the same stainless steel finish. Hopefully, turn it into a bore as well.
I also picked up an air filter from Schrol but I have not installed it yet because I am worried about leaning out the fueling, if I install it now. Damage to the wallet 2.8k
I’ve noticed the oil level has dropped to the lowest mark on the oil window so I topped it up with about 300-400 ml of Motul 7100, it is now at the mid-level mark. I’ve also ordered 4.5 litres for my next change with some extra for top-ups. Damage to the wallet 4.5k
So far, I’ve done around 5k on this oil which was last changed in August 2022. I think I can run it for another 1500-odd km.
Should I be looking at the Fuel X Pro?
Before I get into mods, I must tell you that the ABS light which used to flicker at idle now does not come on. Sometimes the battery light comes on while riding the motorcycle but when I put off the headlight or give it some revs, the battery warning light goes away. Some electrical gremlins I need to sort out. Maybe the rectifier or battery needs to be replaced or maybe the relays. Don’t know yet.
Coming to the mods, my experience with the Xpulse Pro has led me to start looking at footpeg extenders and controls for the Interceptor. The stock footpegs now seem a little rear-set to me with a tighter angle on my knees to ankles making me sit in an angle that I feel is not completely upright, transferring shocks to my spine over bad roads, though I’ve never faced the issue of the stock footpegs banging into my shins like almost everyone complains about. Way2Speed makes footpeg and control extenders but I will not be able to straddle with them. Any suggestions?
I am also looking for suspension upgrades from Way2Speed for the front and rear – anyone who has them, please post your feedback. Should I only go for the front or does it make sense to do both front and rear?
Oh yes, and my tires also probably need to be replaced, I have done around 15k km on the stock Pirellis. I am looking for tubeless tire options. Please suggest tubeless tires that offer good grip, durability and are also good with soft-roading for the occasional ride off the tarmac. The Way2Speed tubeless kit installed a year ago is holding strong.
So in the list of things, the first fix needs to be to sort out the electricals.
Second the tyres and then the footpegs extenders and suspension.
I’m keeping the air filter and fueling for the last. What do you think?
Keyword: My Interceptor 650: Aftermarket slip-ons and air filter and future mods