The motorcycle delivers much more than what one pays for. I have been getting a fuel efficiency of 26 km/l which I am very happy with.
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November 11, 2022 was the worst day of my life. I was wondering if I had hit rock bottom. By the end of December, I knew I needed something more than the mundane if I had to lead a normal life without getting into depression.
Enter Interceptor
January 20th I booked the Interceptor and took delivery on 5 February 2023, 2 years to the day. The first 1000 kms were done in a week and the first service was done away with. Then the fun started.
The next 1000 kms were also ridden a little sedate so as to break the engine in. Meanwhile, I met bhpian Tharian in Bengaluru and bought a pair of Hitchcock barend mirrors which went onto the bike.
Powerage slip-ons
At 4500 kms, I felt the sound to be a bit muted and decided on the Powerage slip-ons after watching a few videos on YouTube. I saw a Red Rooster sample at the showroom and did not like the sound. This exhaust went on and I was surprised with the weight saved and the sound was bliss.
Tyres
The rear tyre lasted just 13,000 kms and the bike is on the 3rd rear tyre now. The front lasted 19,000 kms and is on the second one. I had two punctures, both at home, both handled by RSA.
New tyres
I have purchased a set of new tyres with the alloys and will fix them in a couple of weeks as the ones on the bike are good enough for another 3000 kms.
Powerage headers
At 20,000 kms, I got the Powerage headers and got them installed. They look good and sound good. If there is any increase in performance, I am not sure but there is definitely a very good sound. With the exhausts, I could get the emission test done too.
Service
Service has been routinely done at the ASC. Nothing much to crib and nothing much to praise at the same time. I got the chain sprocket set, the front brake pads, clutch cable change done at the 30,000 kms mark. Otherwise, it has been just the routine services.
Positives
IMHO, this bike delivers much more than what one pays for. My riding is exclusively out of town. Many trips to Coimbatore and back, Yercaud and back, a couple of trips to Bengaluru and back, and, most importantly, the “keep me sane” rides that I do 4 days a week, have been total bliss.
I don’t ride slow, I don’t go howling down the highway at unmentionable speeds either, but, I ride fast. I have been getting an average of 26 kmpl which I am very happy with. I fill up on XP 95 exclusively with the odd tankful of Speed or Power 95.
Conclusion
This beautiful machine, my Thar Diesel RWD and my psychiatrist, in no particular order of importance, are totally responsible for my sanity after my personal loss.
I owe all three my mental health and happiness.
Attaching some pictures of the journey along with.
Cheers
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