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Royal Enfield RSU Sleeve – Bottom Rear Shock Sleeve (148620/B) for Interceptor 650 & Continental GT 650 (Twins) – Genuine OEM
Royal Enfield RSU Sleeve – Bottom Rear Shock Sleeve (148620/B) for Interceptor 650 & Continental GT 650 (Twins) – Genuine OEM
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Fix play or clunks at the rear shock mount with the genuine Royal Enfield RSU Sleeve – 148620/B. This bottom rear suspension unit (RSU) sleeve supports the rubber bush inside the shock eye and sets the correct clamp load on the mounting bolt—so the 650 Twins swingarm tracks straight and the shocks articulate smoothly. Pattern sleeves often have the wrong ID/OD or hardness, which chews bushes and bolts.
Identity & function are verified against the official 650 Twins rear-suspension microfiche, which shows 148620/A = “RSU, SLEEVE” at the lower shock position; /B is the current stocked revision of the same sleeve at trusted dealers. Fitment is therefore confirmed for the Interceptor 650 (INT650) and Continental GT 650 Euro IV (BS4) models.
Key Features
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Genuine OEM sleeve — correct dimensions & hardness for RE shock eye.
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Designed for the lower RSU mount on 650 Twins.
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Restores tight, play-free fit; prevents bush ovalisation & bolt wear.
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Direct swap with OE hardware; no shimming or machining required.
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Corrosion-resistant finish for all-weather use.
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Stocked by multiple reputable RE dealers for quick sourcing.
Compatibility Table
❓ Not confirmed: Euro V (2021→) Twins, Super Meteor 650, Shotgun 650, J-series 350s, Himalayan/Scram. Please verify by VIN or old-part label before cross-listing.
Variants / Related
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148620/B – RSU Sleeve, Bottom (this item).
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148619/B – RSU Sleeve (upper position mate).
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148618/A – RSU, Bush (pairs with sleeve).
FAQs
Q1. How many sleeves do I need?
The rear suspension uses two sleeves across the RSU mounting points. Check fiche; the 148620 piece sits at the lower location on each side.
Q2. Does this include the rubber bush?
No—this is the metal sleeve only. Order 148618/A (RSU, BUSH) if your bush is worn.
Q3. Will it fit Euro V 650s or Super Meteor/Shotgun?
Not confirmed in fiche for those bikes. Share your VIN or the old sleeve’s label, and we’ll verify before shipping.
Q4. Upper vs lower sleeve—what’s the difference?
Positions use different codes; 148619/B typically serves the opposite mount. Always match by part number on fiche.
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