Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 - Owner's Manual > Rear wheel reassembly

• Ensure that the long stepped spacer is located on the brake disc side and the short spacer is located on the sprocket side of the wheel hub firmly.
• Ensure that the chain adjuster are located properly inside the swing arm left and right sides.
• Locate caliper assembly on the tab along the swing arm right side.
• Locate rear wheel with the sprocket to the left side ensuring the brake disc in-between the brake pads on right side.

• Lift up the rear wheel and ensure that the slots in the swing arm brake caliper bracket holes in chain adjusters and the centre hole in the hub are aligned.
• Support rear wheel suitably and insert rear wheel spindle along the left side swing arm into the wheel hub.
• Ensure that the long stepped spacer is located along the brake side and the short spacer is located along the sprocket side on the wheel hub.

• Tap spindle gently into wheel hub slot till the threads are completely visible on the right side.
• Assemble the drive chain on the sprocket and ensure it is seated correctly.

• Check for free and smooth rotation of the rear wheel.
• Assemble washer and hex nut on wheel spindle on right side.

DO NOT TIGHTEN HEX NUT FULLY

• Tighten chain adjuster nuts on left and right adjuster such that the index marks are aligned correctly on both sides of the swing arm.
• Check and ensure correct chain tension and wheel alignment.
• Hold spindle firmly on left side and tighten hex nut on right side set torque to 70 Nm.
• Locate the brake hose in the clips along the swing arm right side.
• Check rear brake for proper operating efficiency.

CAUTION

Please exercise utmost caution while reassembling the rear wheel on the motorcycle.

Please ensure the wheel is fitted correctly before attempting to ride the motorcycle.

Failure to do so will result in poor performance of motorcycle which may lead to an accident causing injury to you / other road users and may lead to loss of life.

CLUTCH CABLE FREE PLAY INSPECTION/ADJUSTMENT

• Clutch cable free play, plays a major role in clutch life & it is recommended to adjust whenever required for good clutch life.

CLUTCH LEVER FREE PLAY SPECIFICATION

• Check/adjust free play 2.5 to 3 mm at clutch lever pivot when handlebar is at LH condition.
• Ensure if the free play is 2.5 - 5 mm when handle bar is at center condition.

For adjustment follow below procedure:

NOTE

Clutch lever to be actuated 3 times before any measurement.

MINOR ADJUSTMENT - CLUTCH CABLE LEVER END

• Minor adjustment of free play can be done at clutch cable lever end Loosen the cable outer lock nut.
• Turn the nut clockwise to reduce the play or anticlockwise to increase the free play.
• Tighten firmly the lock nut after adjustment is done.
• After the adjustment, Check the free play and con firm for specification.

MAJOR ADJUSTMENT - CLUTCH CABLE COVER END

• Major adjustment of free play can be done at clutch cable cover end Loosen the cable outer lock nut.
• Turn the nut clockwise to reduce the play or anticlockwise to increase the free play.
• Firmly tighten two lock nuts using two spanners after adjustment is done.
• After the adjustment, Check the free play and con firm for specification.

CAUTION

• If you are not comfortable to adjust free play as per stated procedure, please visit near by service center.
• If desired free play is not achieved or there is a suspect of clutch slip - keep positive free play & reach nearest service center.
• Adjuster nut should rest properly in the threaded region. No overhanging (Ref. image)
• Clutch free play should be checked and adjusted only when the engine is cold.
• During clutch play checking, check the clutch cable for any abnormality as it is in vehicle condition. If any abnormality suspected, reach nearest service center.

DRIVE CHAIN TENSION (Free Play 20-30 mm)

• Park motorcycle up right on a firm and at surface.
• Ensure the motorcycle is in neutral position.
• Measure the drive chain free play as shown. The drive chain free play is 20 mm to 30 mm.

1. If the drive chain free play is found to be incorrect adjust as follows:

1. Loosen the axle nut of the rear wheel axle.
2. Loosen the lock nut on the adjuster at both end of the swing arm.
3. To reduce the free play, tighten the adjuster nut on the adjuster evenly.
4. To increase the free play, loosen the adjuster nuts evenly and push the rear wheel forward.
5. Check the chain for correct chain tension.
6. Ensure that the index marks on the adjuster and swing arm are same on both left and right side of the swing arm.
7. Hold spindle firmly to the left side and tighten rear hex nut to a torque of 70 Nm.
8. Tighten the adjuster locknut using a 24mm spanner.

WARNING

Chain slackness beyond 30mm will lead to chain slippage and may also cause increased wear rates to chain and sprockets.

Maintain drive chain slackness within the specified limits at every 1000 kms interval.

Please ensure the both wheels are aligned correctly, after adjusting the chain and before tightening the rear wheel spindle nut.

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