RE Interceptor / GT 650 Chain Adjustment

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RE Interceptor / GT 650 Chain Adjustment

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Күн бұрын

Hello guys,
In this video I have tried to explain the process of chain slack adjustment.
This is not a professional grade video I am just another random owner like you.
The process is almost same for other motorcycles.
Tools needed.(Also present in the kit)
1 Size 24 spanner for axle bolt.
2 Two size 12 open end spanners for adjustments.
3 Something to lock the front brake like a small rope.
4 Block of wood to keep under the side stand.
5 Ruler or tape measure to measure the slack.
Process.
Always measure the slack with the rear wheel on the ground and swingarm bearing the weight of the motorcycle. This is the correct slack, as if you measure and adjust the slack on the unloaded swingarm then most of that slack would be eaten as soon as you put the bike off the center stand.
Recommended slack is 20 to 30 mm(Refer your manual) , I keep it at the maximum range, too tight chain would put unwanted stress on the chain set and too lose would slap around and make noise.
1 loosen the axle bolt as much as it allows the axle to move.
2 Make note of adjustment marks on the chain side then open the locking nut and make adjustment with the inner or adjuster nut.
3 turn the adjuster nut clockwise/ inward to make it tight.
4 turn the adjuster nut anticlockwise / outward to make it lose.
5 do quarter of a turn and measure.
6 after getting the desired slack tighten the locking nut and make note of the adjustment markings.
7 now follow the same process on the other side(Right) and make sure marking on the swingarm matches to have a balanced swingarm. This side you can do on the main stand.
8 Tighten the Axle bolt.
9 to double sure measure and match the remaining thread on the adjusters on both sides.
Hope this helps you guys.

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@ijs_diy 4 жыл бұрын

Hello guys, In this video I have tried to explain the process of chain slack adjustment. This is not a professional grade video I am just another random owner like you. The process is almost same for other motorcycles. Tools needed.(Also present in the kit) 1 Size 24 spanner for axle bolt. 2 Two size 12 open end spanners for adjustments. 3 Something to lock the front brake like a small rope. 4 Block of wood to keep under the side stand. 5 Ruler or tape measure to measure the slack. Process. Always measure the slack with the rear wheel on the ground and swingarm bearing the weight of the motorcycle. This is the correct slack, as if you measure and adjust the slack on the unloaded swingarm then most of that slack would be eaten as soon as you put the bike off the center stand. Recommended slack is 20 to 30 mm(Refer your manual) , I keep it at the maximum range, too tight chain would put unwanted stress on the chain set and too lose would slap around and make noise. 1 loosen the axle bolt as much as it allows the axle to move. 2 Make note of adjustment marks on the chain side then open the locking nut and make adjustment with the inner or adjuster nut. 3 turn the adjuster nut clockwise/ inward to make it tight. 4 turn the adjuster nut anticlockwise / outward to make it lose. 5 do quarter of a turn and measure. 6 after getting the desired slack tighten the locking nut and make note of the adjustment markings. 7 now follow the same process on the other side(Right) and make sure marking on the swingarm matches to have a balanced swingarm. This side you can do on the main stand. 8 Tighten the Axle bolt. 9 to double sure measure and match the remaining thread on the adjusters on both sides. Hope this helps you guys.

@EmotionalCat0_0 2 жыл бұрын

Hello. I recently had my first rear tyre puncture fixed. But after the installation of the wheel, I noticed a minor wobble of the rear wheel when ran on center stand. I then checked the chain slack and found it to be too tight. I watched your video and adjusted the chain slack. But, there seems to be something off about my axle wheel alignment. I mean, the axle bolt (right side part i.e. the nut part) is not at the extreme end of the swingarm cut-window. The left side part of the axle is at the extreme end, though. Is it normal or do I need to push the axle (right side part) a little forward? And, could u tell what the dot on both the adjusters mean? The adjusters have many lines and those do not seem to be matching each other. How should I adjust/match them??

@ijs_diy 2 жыл бұрын

@@EmotionalCat0_0 yes u need to straighten the axel rod if it is going cross ways. Best way is to match the right side marking after adjusting the slack from the left side, u need to release the axel bolt. And to double check the alignment u can measure the remaining length of the adjuster bolts screw part like i showed in the video. Now while tightening the axel bolt u need to be careful as the axel mostly slips the again goes cross, so tight it slowly and when reaching the end hold the axel marking slot or axel so that it won't move. For the dots - i didn't get u if u mean by any painted dot on the bolt then it would be the factory marking of mac torque while arranging the thing for first, If u mean dot in the marking lines the it denotes the middle of the adjustment scope. Mild wobble will always be noticeable in the disc/ rotor when u rotate the wheel by hand and the steel/ almunium spokes rims can not be 100 percent true.

@EmotionalCat0_0 2 жыл бұрын

@@ijs_diy Thank u for replying. The last para of ur comment brought me some relief lol. I will straighten the axle rod out by today itself. I did measure the adjuster bolts on both sides and they were of the same length after tightening the axle nut. I'll definitely try going slow with tightening the axle nut while straightening it. And yes, I did mean the dots on the lines. I'm still confused how the lines really work. I mean there is no reference point to count the lines from the beginning. How do u decide which is the first line? How do u match the mark with the lines? Suppose I need to match the third line with the swingarm mark. But, because the adjuster scope is oval, sometimes there is a line half visible (looks like a small line) . So does it count while matching the third line or do I skip and count the next fully visible line as the 1st one?? Please tell me how do u match the mark and the lines?

@ijs_diy 2 жыл бұрын

@@EmotionalCat0_0 no don't skip count the lines as they are. For more clear view open the whole thing once and see how many markings are there on both sides.

@EmotionalCat0_0 2 жыл бұрын

@@ijs_diy Yeah, I think I'll have to remove the whole thing to clearly understand how those markings actually work. Thanks a lot for helping me out and keep making such informative videos on motorcycle maintenance. They are really very helpful :-)

@dirtyvet5404 3 жыл бұрын

I totally appreciate you spoke English in this video. This dude from California USA appreciates it. It is frustrating when a video is 1/4 English and the remaining in Indian. I can only watch the steps then with no explanation I can understand, then try to guess what to do.

@ijs_diy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@shekhar1149 Жыл бұрын

Brother, whenever I need to check something informative on interceptor, your channel is the stop for me

@ijs_diy Жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏

@SuperCapricorn67 Жыл бұрын

Easy way to keep the chain tensioners tight when tightening the axle is to place a piece of cloth between chain and rear sprocket, them move the bike forward tighten the axle, then remove the cloth an check the chain slack .Thanks for sharing the video .

@ijs_diy Жыл бұрын

Thanks for suggestions.

@nycscribe538 Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Will try this trick tomorrow and report back. I usually am pretty anal about getting the chain/wheel centred as perfectly as I can and waste too much time getting it absolutely perfect.

@stimgaze 4 жыл бұрын

Great stuff. Clearest explanation I've seen - and the additional text instructions are really useful. I adjusted my chain only yesterday, but I'll recheck the threads to make sure it's right. Thanks again! 👍

@ijs_diy 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother ♥️

@canopus101 3 жыл бұрын

A good check of correct movement on both sides is to measure the thread of the adjusters. I have always found the marks on the swinging arm to be good but as years go by they can become less clear to see. Your idea of checking the thread length of the adjuster bolts is a good one.

@ijs_diy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks ☺️

@hrishikeshoulkar5526 Жыл бұрын

Your videos are really helpful. Waiting for more videos on interceptor. Pls make videos on interceptor we are waiting since long....

@ijs_diy Жыл бұрын

I will try my friend.

@hrishikeshoulkar5526 Жыл бұрын

@@ijs_diy 👍. Thanks.

@kurtauerbach5883 7 ай бұрын

Exceptional Work!

@ijs_diy 7 ай бұрын

Thanks ❤️

@vikasupadhyay1398 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos are excellent and really knowledgable ..All the topics you cover are absolutely meaningful unlike other people who make videos for entertaienment . You are really knowledgeable . Thanks for making all the videos and many more to come

@ijs_diy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for appreciation😊❤️

@bharathnair8763 4 жыл бұрын

You do an amazing job of explaining.. don't worry about quality of video etc.. you are very clear. Would be great if you could do some videos on front and rear wheel removal- the eternal pain point for a solo rider

@ijs_diy 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊 Rear wheel removal i have already made but it is bit crude as it was my first time doing it on this Motorcycle plus that needed extra hands to shoot. Post that i have removed the rear wheel few times it is easy to do it on second attempt. Would try to shoot again next time and same fir front wheel.

@ianmcgowan791 12 күн бұрын

Thank you!!!

@ijs_diy 12 күн бұрын

@@ianmcgowan791 ❤️🙏

@rr9173 3 жыл бұрын

Simple and usefull video👍 cheers from the philippines🇵🇭

@ijs_diy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@RohitSingh-qx9gp 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome work bro, god bless u 🙏🙏

@ijs_diy 2 жыл бұрын

❤️❤️

@ramitsarohavlogs7560 4 жыл бұрын

keep it up bro....your explantion is very simple and very deep as an teachnicaly .

@ijs_diy 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

@rangeshrao 3 жыл бұрын

Information is more than professional hatsoff

@ijs_diy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

@rajatkarizma 4 жыл бұрын

Great sir ji now i can be on my own on long rides nvr like to stop for chain slack issues👍

@ijs_diy 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bhai ♥️

@uddiptasaikia7440 Жыл бұрын

Great stuff man, this is a godmine for a beginner like me

@ijs_diy Жыл бұрын

Thanks ❤️❤️

@tomstockell9481 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, excellent easy to understand the process. Have you ever replaced the throttle or clutch cable on the interceptor ? I would like to put longer cables on mine so that I can replace the stock handle bar with something with a greater pull back.

@ijs_diy Жыл бұрын

Thanks Sorry i haven't done throttle cable but yes for clutch. Already made video on clutch cable check that out on my channel.

@tomstockell9481 Жыл бұрын

@@ijs_diy Will do, thanks again

@michaeljoesmith3977 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro.Very useful information that I needed to know.

@ijs_diy 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

@PanjalsDIY 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video 👍

@ijs_diy 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks sir♥️

@arunkumar-uy9ge 4 жыл бұрын

Clear video & very useful !

@ijs_diy 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊♥️

@Jaatonwheels 4 жыл бұрын

Waoo great technical guru g.

@ijs_diy 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks bhai♥️

@aumshethia1777 6 ай бұрын

Hi Inderjeet, can you make a video on how to adjust headlight angle of interceptor?

@ijs_diy 6 ай бұрын

I will try as soon as i get hand on a interceptor, i no longer own one. Though it is easy to do.

@ijs_diy 6 ай бұрын

Here are the steps to do it. Sit on the bike measure the height of the headlight from the centre of the bulb to ground should be around 900mm Now place white cloth on a flat wall and keep bike 12.6 ft distance from the wall Make a mark on the wall at the same height as the bike headlight which y measure earlier , this will be our zero point Now make a mark 50 mm below this mark Now one more mark on the wall at 110mm Now switch on low beam Low beam or main beam should be between 50mm and 110mm mark. If not then Loosen the headlight holder bracket bolts on both side of headlight and move it up and down with you have to point the beam in the perfect range or as per your liking. You can do it as per your liking without the markings. No horizontal adjustment possible here only vertical one we can do.

@sarvesh3038 4 жыл бұрын

very useful...

@ijs_diy 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks ♥️

@iam_mk1 4 жыл бұрын

Really informative..Thanks a lot 😍

@ijs_diy 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

@EdwinJoseph1988 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, it was very useful

@ijs_diy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

@ianw3294 3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for the very clear instructions. I forget that by adjusting the chain on the centrestand it tightens when weight of the bike is on it. Thanks for clearing that up. Have you had any problems with your interceptor? Cheers Ian from Australia.

@ijs_diy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊 Had the front wobble at 80kmph and got the front tyre replaced for it under warranty.

@ianw3294 3 жыл бұрын

@@ijs_diy how many kms have you done? No other probs?

@ijs_diy 3 жыл бұрын

@@ianw3294 only done about 5k kms , my Motorcycle hasn't seen much action in past 10 months firstly due to strict covid19 lockdown and more importantly my baby girl is only about 10months old spending time with her is more important now. Long trips are currently out of question. Riding locally now on regular basis haven't faced any other issues. Same with many whom i know , no major issues reported.

@ianw3294 3 жыл бұрын

@@ijs_diy Thanks for that. Yes i feel more you guys over there with the covid situation. We are very lucky here (so far)

@dev8546 6 ай бұрын

Instead of tiying the front brake can I put it on 1st gear or will it affect the chain adjustment process?

@ijs_diy 6 ай бұрын

We need to lock the front wheel , puting it in gear will only lock rear and also put the chain in bit of a tension so perfect slack will not be achieved.

@dev8546 6 ай бұрын

@@ijs_diy thanks for helping the beginner : ) ill try adjusting my chain today.

@ridinghightidesindia6847 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video but make it in hindi 🙏

@ijs_diy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@indranildas8565 5 ай бұрын

If there is a very minimal difference in the markings on both the sides (example; 1-2mm difference) and not exactly the same, does that create any issues?

@ijs_diy 5 ай бұрын

Very little difference will not cause any issues

@santhakumar7959 4 жыл бұрын

hi Inderjeet Can you please post a video on how to set the idle rpm for the interceptor/gt 650.

@ijs_diy 4 жыл бұрын

Manual idle control is not needed and recommended for electronic fuel injection engines as it is ecu controlled. The idle in our Motorcycle is set at 1200 once the engine is warmed up. But still there are hacks to set it manually there is a hex bolt or normal flat head screw on top of throttle body near the injector which can be use to set idle and there are manual idler extenders available for Motorcycles like triumph etc (not available in India). I haven't looked into throttle body as of now but would definitely look into it and make a video if it is possible to do it manually with ease. Currently busy with home renovation once done with it I would look into it and update you.

@santhakumar7959 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the spontaneous reply. No problem Take your time. my engine rpm is around 1500 when it is warm, thats why would like to know. Your videos are really nice and you explain in a way that everyone can follow and execute. Good luck.

@ijs_diy 4 жыл бұрын

@@santhakumar7959 ask your service center to run a diagnostic scan with dol tool once the engine is warm and set the rpm and if possible ask them to check the decibel levels of engine , re service centers has a decibel meter engine decibel should be below 80 db. I will try to look into the manual rpm adjustment as soon as possible

@santhakumar7959 4 жыл бұрын

@@ijs_diy Noted.Thanks. Will visit the service centre and update you.

@ijs_diy 4 жыл бұрын

@@santhakumar7959 one more thing there is a vacuum pipe on underside of the throttle body near or at intake mainfold ask them to check that if that is disconnected/ lose/ damaged then it could cause rise in idle rpm. Should be the first thing to check

@eb_reviews 3 жыл бұрын

Sirjee, what is the torque spec for rear axle nut?

@ijs_diy 3 жыл бұрын

70 N-m / 7.0 kgf-m

@abhinav13d 3 жыл бұрын

Bhai tumne chain set karne ke baad main chain 20 to 30mm loose hai dikhaya nahi

@ijs_diy 3 жыл бұрын

Haan woh nahi dikhaya bhai skip ho gaya, lakin utna hi tha. Is liye mai main stand pe nahi karta main pe karo to baad mai kam ho jata hai.

@abhinav13d 3 жыл бұрын

@@ijs_diy ok..ok... Bro no problem 🤗

@niionne6661 3 жыл бұрын

Bhaijan the manual says 30-40mm not 20-30mm

@ijs_diy 3 жыл бұрын

No bhaijaan both service manual and owners manual says 20-30mm not 30-40. Even the previous Motorcycles which i had have same recommended slack. 40mm would be too much and chain be slapping on the swingarm. Read once again or I might have got different manual from the company.