Ahhhhh... The Forbidden Nectar!

[Gone in 60]

Ryu, curious - you're in Canada, right? Did Canadian bikes also get INT panels rather than Interceptor?

 

[Ryu1867]

Ryu, curious - you're in Canada, right? Did Canadian bikes also get INT panels rather than Interceptor?

Hi, Gone in 60.
Yes. The few Interceptors I've seen in dealerships all have the Int650 side panels. It would appear that Honda claims that name in Canada as well as the USA.

 

[Pinball Dave]

The majority of bikes from the mid 60's through most of the 70's had color-matching side covers and fuel tanks. It would be quite proper for a bike as '60-ish' as the retro RE Interceptor and Continental GT 650's to also have such side covers (and perhaps even a color-matched headlight shell), if even only as a factory accessory for those who might like such a cosmetic option.

My '74 GT750(s), looked great with matching side covers, as did the CB750's, Z1 Kawasakis, and just about everything else from that period.
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Oh...the mighty "Water Buffalo"
Great color/colourway

 

[Pinball Dave]

"Interceptor" side panels were my second customization after Tripmachines leather grip wraps.

 

[Pinball Dave]

"Interceptor" side panels were my second customization.

3 mm hex screws on my bike had soft heads and even lightly torqued eventually rounded out, so a new supplier may have been sought.
And after working on the electrics I have found a JIS screwdriver fits the x head screws better, not usually a problem but some screws seem to have soft heads too!

JIS - Japanese Industry Standards (I think) expensive but worth it! Amazon!

 

[Pinball Dave]

Got my "Interceptor" side covers in today. Of course, now I've opted for the Trip Machine side bags. What to do......

Tripmachines Grip Wraps!

 

[Ryu1867]

Tripmachines Grip Wraps!

Ordered a set of Koss Apollo heated grips for the Baker Express. Would the grip wraps work with these?

 

[Red Rider]

Can you just get the decals?
I’m going to have my side panels done in canyon red to match the tank on my interceptor, with a matching cowl and touring seat. I’d like to be able to re-badge it after paint

 

[Pinball Dave]

Ordered a set of Koss Apollo heated grips for the Baker Express. Would the grip wraps work with these?

Should...might take a little longer to get up to temp...
Arizona...haven't experienced a need for heated grips???

 

[Pinball Dave]

Can you just get the decals?
I’m going to have my side panels done in canyon red to match the tank on my interceptor, with a matching cowl and touring seat. I’d like to be able to re-badge it after paint

The 2020 side covers the INT sticker shape is mounded into the plastic and I wasn't happy with how the stickers looked so switched out the whole thing. With a repaint it will probably be good.

 

[Pinball Dave]

Nice thanks, I'll take a look. My rubber turn signal mounts are deteriorating and I'll eventually have to replace the lot.

I really like these double sided indicators...eBay!

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2FastMoto Bullseye/Ox Eye Bar End Turn Signals with 2 Sided Amber Lens. QTY INCLUDED1 Pair (2 Turn Signals). Mounts in the End of Most 7/8" or 22mm O.D. Handlebars with an Open End I.D. of 18mm or Larger!

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[2LZ]

Ah geez. Added to watch list.