LoneWoolf
Total noob
- Location
- Gettysburg, PA
Old rider considering a RE. Many Triumphs along the way, currently riding a 2008 HD XL 1200.
Wow! That's great info. I will be visiting the dealer this week.Royal Enfield has been the most reliable marquee I’ve ever owned and I’ve had them all. Fit and finish they get better every year. 2018 and up I would say they are as good if not better then as any metric marquee out there,
Are there any events in your area that will allow you to do test drives on various makes and models? I'm 70 and don't like the riding position on many of the new bikes.Royal Enfield has been the most reliable marquee I’ve ever owned and I’ve had them all. Fit and finish they get better every year. 2018 and up I would say they are as good if not better then as any metric marquee out there, HD bar none is still is the best. I have to say though I saw my first 350 Meteor yesterday and I was expressed. The the fit and finish is beautiful. As for function I would say they are one of the best if not the best in that department.
The 650 Continental GT handles just a little bit better because of the riding position there is a little more weight on the front end. Again best to take both RE 650s out for a test ride and you decide what’s best for you.
I'm 72 and just bought an Intrceptor a couple of weeks ago. It's a vastly improved version of the British twins I lusted for, but couldn't afford in my youth. It handles great, but I found that after about an hour or so in the saddle, my old back was bothering me. Based on experience with another bike (Suzuki DL650), I decided I needed to bring the bars up and back slightly. I have installed risers that bring them up 1" and back 1". Doesn't sound like much, but I definitely feel the difference. I really love this bike.Old rider considering a RE. Many Triumphs along the way, currently riding a 2008 HD XL 1200.
I used to live in Show Low and Pinedale up until 7 years ago.I'm 72 and just bought an Intrceptor a couple of weeks ago. It's a vastly improved version of the British twins I lusted for, but couldn't afford in my youth. It handles great, but I found that after about an hour or so in the saddle, my old back was bothering me. Based on experience with another bike (Suzuki DL650), I decided I needed to bring the bars up and back slightly. I have installed risers that bring them up 1" and back 1". Doesn't sound like much, but I definitely feel the difference. I really love this bike.
Thank you for sharing. Which seat did you get?I'm 66, test rode both 650's and decided on the INT due to arthritis in my back. I love the cafe style of the GT but it hurt after 20 minutes in the saddle. I bought my INT a year ago and live in the twisties in the mountains of western North Carolina and the bike handles the hairpins with ease. I upgraded the seat for comfort and dialed 2 notches in on the rear shocks which helped the cornering feel more linear. I also put a 16 tooth front sprocket on for fuel economy and taller midrange gearing, as I found myself shifting a lot on the back roads between 2nd and 4th. Now I can pretty much live in 3rd gear on the curves.
Wonder if they make one for my back side?I had some back pain after riding as well and then I tried the Copper Fit waistband and I can now ride all day with no pain at all. It also gives you more confidence as it forces you into a better riding position with less chance to strain your lower back. To me its the best investment I've made so far. Putting the bike on the center stand is now also much easier.
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The back pain hasn't been an issue on the INT, only when I tested the GT because of the forward leaning position. My issue is thoracic right between the shoulder blades.Wonder if they make one for my back side?
We love riding in the Western North Carolina mountains. Roll on brother...I'm 66, test rode both 650's and decided on the INT due to arthritis in my back. I love the cafe style of the GT but it hurt after 20 minutes in the saddle. I bought my INT a year ago and live in the twisties in the mountains of western North Carolina and the bike handles the hairpins with ease. I upgraded the seat for comfort and dialed 2 notches in on the rear shocks which helped the cornering feel more linear. I also put a 16 tooth front sprocket on for fuel economy and taller midrange gearing, as I found myself shifting a lot on the back roads between 2nd and 4th. Now I can pretty much live in 3rd gear on the curves.