Interceptor 650 in Ladakh - Did it fail ??

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• PK

  @pkshome123 · 5 years ago (edited) · pinned

  Way back in 1977 I went to the same place with bullet 350 cc, older version. When I observed that engine was stalling with creaking sound of rocker tappet assembly, I just pushed back air filter thus allowing carb to intake air directly. All along I was riding with second gear and sometimes in third gear, with road condition much worse than what you encountered. The neutral finder cam was adjusted in such a manner that once kicked on it it engaged second gear instead of neutral. That helped me saving valuable time and energy while riding uphill. I am 71 now and still dream of handling this 650 cc bike. I had earlier some riding experience with BSA A650 which was also good. Thanks for the video.

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• OS

  @oscarcruzusa · 6 years ago

  It takes BIG BALLS to ride in those conditions. Kudos to you SIR.

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• WA

  @WanderingSom · 6 years ago

  Congrats.<br>Happy to note that you successfully completed the Leh circuit on Interceptor.

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• PA

  @parasifyeverything4036 · 6 years ago

  Thanks fir sharing your experience, hope it would help many others who are in doubt for re int 650 performance. Gr8 Stuff

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• GA

  @gauravexplores2401 · 6 years ago

  Damn you!!! You just tempted me to to sell my FZ 25 and move on to an interceptor.

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• SH

  @ShreikAnt · 5 years ago

  Bro, <br>Thanks a lot for doing this video. <br>I feel happy and more confident about my BS4 Interceptor now.

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• DR

  @DRMotoverse · 4 years ago

  Same happened with my friend on khardungla and changla who was having NS 200,where i on interceptor and my father on apache 1604v was going without any issues

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• ZR

  @ZRYDR · 6 years ago

  Very informative video bro and you also reminded me of my trip 😍

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• KU

  @kushhatkar · 6 years ago

  Well presented and informative video

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• AS

  @aspinaki · 6 years ago

  Man. You are lucky enough to save your clutch during the towing.

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• GI

  @girishpatil7650 · 5 years ago

  Great. In my five rides so far in the Himalayas, I have found the Bullet 350 most dependable, though underpowered &nbsp;a 500cc plus bike would be better suited. Problem that most riders don&apos;t realize is that the bikes are set to ride in city, at high altitudes due to lack of oxygen they tend to stall. Had a honda varadero for company once, finally had to puncture the air filter with a screw driver. Before riding in the hills make the engine a bit faster with rich fuel mix. I hope this helps.

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• NI

  @nikhilrajjainvi4704 · 4 years ago

  Did the stretch of Dehradun - Chandigarh - Manali - Leh - Khardungla - Siachen - back to Dehradun in 2007. Honda CBZ. No issues whatsoever. It was fun