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Skullenton · 08-28-2009, 01:49 AM

So, I have read through the forums here at what is a good replacement lever for the X-Challnege. My local bike store has been incredibly patient with all my returns of suggested levers that I find to be well short of a real replacement lever.
So I started modifying a lever when I got sick of it. Turned out great. Cost me about $30 bucks by the time I Bought a lever, cut the spline off, then powder-coated it. Fantastic price since the cheapest touratech replacement is $80.

As you can see it looks nice (and I do say so myself). The middle lever is one I found that with a few bends will meet the purpose. And the rear is the stock BMW one which I have snapped and welded back together.

What I am getting to here is that this has been a rather long project of disappointment in most cases. So as a way of giving back to this forum I will be happy to build more levers for anyone else who would like a better alternative. The more people interested I'm quite sure will bring the price down. The price will be that of what it costs me to make it, no labor charge. So if you want a cheap, great quality mild steel lever PM me. If I get a few people interested I will start this ball rolling.

vince taylor · 08-28-2009, 07:43 AM

I would love to have one, consider me in and thanks for doing this.

mxchamp · 08-28-2009, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skullenton

So, I have read through the forums here at what is a good replacement lever for the X-Challnege. My local bike store has been incredibly patient with all my returns of suggested levers that I find to be well short of a real replacement lever.
So I started modifying a lever when I got sick of it. Turned out great. Cost me about $30 bucks by the time I Bought a lever, cut the spline off, then powder-coated it. Fantastic price since the cheapest touratech replacement is $80.

As you can see it looks nice (and I do say so myself). The middle lever is one I found that with a few bends will meet the purpose. And the rear is the stock BMW one which I have snapped and welded back together.

What I am getting to here is that this has been a rather long project of disappointment in most cases. So as a way of giving back to this forum I will be happy to build more levers for anyone else who would like a better alternative. The more people interested I'm quite sure will bring the price down. The price will be that of what it costs me to make it, no labor charge. So if you want a cheap, great quality mild steel lever PM me. If I get a few people interested I will start this ball rolling.

I could use a spare for the road. I did drill out my stock one, just haven't ruined it yet.

Count me in for 1 please!

DiscoDino · 08-28-2009, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skullenton

So, I have read through the forums here at what is a good replacement lever for the X-Challnege. My local bike store has been incredibly patient with all my returns of suggested levers that I find to be well short of a real replacement lever.
So I started modifying a lever when I got sick of it. Turned out great. Cost me about $30 bucks by the time I Bought a lever, cut the spline off, then powder-coated it. Fantastic price since the cheapest touratech replacement is $80.

As you can see it looks nice (and I do say so myself). The middle lever is one I found that with a few bends will meet the purpose. And the rear is the stock BMW one which I have snapped and welded back together.

What I am getting to here is that this has been a rather long project of disappointment in most cases. So as a way of giving back to this forum I will be happy to build more levers for anyone else who would like a better alternative. The more people interested I'm quite sure will bring the price down. The price will be that of what it costs me to make it, no labor charge. So if you want a cheap, great quality mild steel lever PM me. If I get a few people interested I will start this ball rolling.

Count me in for 2. I'd prefer if you put the hex nut top-down so that we can install easily rather than fiddling up-side down...IF we have room for requests :)

TymeRider · 08-28-2009, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skullenton

So, I have read through the forums here at what is a good replacement lever for the X-Challnege. My local bike store has been incredibly patient with all my returns of suggested levers that I find to be well short of a real replacement lever.
So I started modifying a lever when I got sick of it. Turned out great. Cost me about $30 bucks by the time I Bought a lever, cut the spline off, then powder-coated it. Fantastic price since the cheapest touratech replacement is $80.

As you can see it looks nice (and I do say so myself). The middle lever is one I found that with a few bends will meet the purpose. And the rear is the stock BMW one which I have snapped and welded back together.

What I am getting to here is that this has been a rather long project of disappointment in most cases. So as a way of giving back to this forum I will be happy to build more levers for anyone else who would like a better alternative. The more people interested I'm quite sure will bring the price down. The price will be that of what it costs me to make it, no labor charge. So if you want a cheap, great quality mild steel lever PM me. If I get a few people interested I will start this ball rolling.

Count me in for one.

Trailace · 08-28-2009, 12:14 PM

I could use one.

Skullenton · 08-28-2009, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DiscoDino

Count me in for 2. I'd prefer if you put the hex nut top-down so that we can install easily rather than fiddling up-side down...IF we have room for requests :)

Should not be a problem.

DiscoDino · 08-28-2009, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skullenton

Should not be a problem.

Nice...while we are at it...can it detect when I am standing and shift as the RPM range needed? also, can it automatically collapse into a quarter-sized ball when I plan on crashing?

RushyUKOK? · 08-28-2009, 03:13 PM

Great job on the gear lever.

Just a suggestion but this is supposed to be the index thread and as I think you are going to get a load of people reply to your super offer maybe a separate thread would be a good idea?

.

Oh and i'd like one too please when production begins

Skullenton · 08-28-2009, 04:44 PM

I actually thought people would PM me. Sorry bought that, your right.

Moved to here
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...6#post10739656

If there is a better way to move it, feel free to let me know.
Cheers.

DiscoDino · 08-29-2009, 04:01 PM

As some of you know, the KTM front fender I used didn't have any airflow holes...drilled some out today:

I thought I had a 3/4" dremel stone bil (that cone-type thing) but seemed to have lost it...so this will do for now...I'm going to get me that 3/4" and make them larger...guess what cheese I prefer

In the StowX I put my tire repair kit (everything except for the levers which are under the seat and the front tube...I never carry one as I have the patch kit)...so hybrid pump, 3xCO2 cartriges and the usual stuff...+ an MSR tow strap...filled that space pretty well:

And finally I went to work on installing the HID kit I got here from www.futurevisionhid.com (check in the vendor section). Found a place for the HD Ballast right next to my Oddyssey and routed the cables accordingly...so far no ill-affect on the voltmeter on the dash:

So 2 more things to go and this should be DONE (if it ever is):

Renazco seat (set for November)
Giant Loop (ordering next week)

Cheers,
Nadim

Gunslinger1 · 08-30-2009, 03:13 PM

Does anyone have a source for the Rear Rotor on the X-CH?

I purchased a Galfer DF703W which is listed on their site as fitting but the holes do not line up.

MZcountryboy · 08-30-2009, 03:50 PM

Booyeah!!

StephenB · 08-31-2009, 07:09 AM

Can somebody measure how wide the Sahara 3 in size 140/80-18 runs with normal air pressure? What rim size are you using: 2.50 x 18?

Thanks, Stephen

SteveRed · 09-01-2009, 12:00 AM

Here's a pic of a pipe I made out of an old Pro Circuit exhaust...

08-28-2009, 01:49 AM	#736
Skullenton Awesome Joined: Feb 2009 Location: Ballarat Oddometer: 82	Shift Lever So, I have read through the forums here at what is a good replacement lever for the X-Challnege. My local bike store has been incredibly patient with all my returns of suggested levers that I find to be well short of a real replacement lever. So I started modifying a lever when I got sick of it. Turned out great. Cost me about $30 bucks by the time I Bought a lever, cut the spline off, then powder-coated it. Fantastic price since the cheapest touratech replacement is $80. As you can see it looks nice (and I do say so myself). The middle lever is one I found that with a few bends will meet the purpose. And the rear is the stock BMW one which I have snapped and welded back together. What I am getting to here is that this has been a rather long project of disappointment in most cases. So as a way of giving back to this forum I will be happy to build more levers for anyone else who would like a better alternative. The more people interested I'm quite sure will bring the price down. The price will be that of what it costs me to make it, no labor charge. So if you want a cheap, great quality mild steel lever PM me. If I get a few people interested I will start this ball rolling.

08-28-2009, 07:43 AM	#737
vince taylor Adventurer Joined: Aug 2004 Oddometer: 89	Im in I would love to have one, consider me in and thanks for doing this. __________________ V.T.

08-28-2009, 12:14 PM	#741
Trailace Dumb Ass Joined: Mar 2002 Location: Houston, Tx Oddometer: 1,150	I could use one. __________________ Trailace MotoCampers.com Shouldn't You Be Riding/Camping? 2007 G650X Challenge 2002 R1150GS ADV Iron Butt # 7362

08-28-2009, 03:13 PM	#744
RushyUKOK? Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2004 Location: Cheshire, UK . Oddometer: 114	Great job on the gear lever. Just a suggestion but this is supposed to be the index thread and as I think you are going to get a load of people reply to your super offer maybe a separate thread would be a good idea? . Oh and i'd like one too please when production begins RushyUKOK? screwed with this post 08-30-2009 at 03:43 PM

08-29-2009, 04:01 PM	#746
DiscoDino Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Lebanon/NYC Oddometer: 1,812	Update on Fender & HID install As some of you know, the KTM front fender I used didn't have any airflow holes...drilled some out today: I thought I had a 3/4" dremel stone bil (that cone-type thing) but seemed to have lost it...so this will do for now...I'm going to get me that 3/4" and make them larger...guess what cheese I prefer In the StowX I put my tire repair kit (everything except for the levers which are under the seat and the front tube...I never carry one as I have the patch kit)...so hybrid pump, 3xCO2 cartriges and the usual stuff...+ an MSR tow strap...filled that space pretty well: And finally I went to work on installing the HID kit I got here from www.futurevisionhid.com (check in the vendor section). Found a place for the HD Ballast right next to my Oddyssey and routed the cables accordingly...so far no ill-affect on the voltmeter on the dash: So 2 more things to go and this should be DONE (if it ever is): Renazco seat (set for November) Giant Loop (ordering next week) Cheers, Nadim __________________ Adventurer transitioning from 4x4 to 2x1 '07 G650Xch - Under Mod-struction

08-28-2009, 04:44 PM	#745
Skullenton Awesome Joined: Feb 2009 Location: Ballarat Oddometer: 82	I actually thought people would PM me. Sorry bought that, your right. Moved to here http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...6#post10739656 If there is a better way to move it, feel free to let me know. Cheers.

08-30-2009, 03:13 PM	#747
Gunslinger1 GIVE'R Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Oddometer: 592	Rear Rotor Does anyone have a source for the Rear Rotor on the X-CH? I purchased a Galfer DF703W which is listed on their site as fitting but the holes do not line up. __________________ "Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away."....Antoine de Saint Exupéry, 1939 Gunslinger1 screwed with this post 08-31-2009 at 05:24 AM

08-30-2009, 03:50 PM	#748
MZcountryboy Beastly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2005 Location: Northeast Kingdom, Vermont USA (close to Canada!) Oddometer: 5,201	Booyeah!! __________________ Labrador + Gaspesie Ride report June 2009 Vermont to Key West Ride Report - April 2010 Plan "B" - Skibum Soiree 2010 Double Trans-Labrador - Newfoundland Dirt 2011

08-31-2009, 07:09 AM	#749
StephenB G(/)S ... what else! Joined: Aug 2005 Location: Ontario Oddometer: 1,998	Rear Tire width for 140/80-18 Metzeler Sahara 3 Can somebody measure how wide the Sahara 3 in size 140/80-18 runs with normal air pressure? What rim size are you using: 2.50 x 18? Thanks, Stephen __________________ Some of the above is fact, some is fiction, some is my personal imagination and some is just simple truth. [me] ... i'm not touring around the world, but neither are most of the guys i see running overloaded spam cans ... [bmwblake] Stephen Bottcher Ontario, Canada '72 R75/5 The Blues www.stephenbottcher.net

09-01-2009, 12:00 AM	#750
SteveRed Adventure Mojo Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Sydney Hills - Australia Oddometer: 2,676	Here's a pic of a pipe I made out of an old Pro Circuit exhaust... __________________ Agito ergo sum - I ride therefore I am! http://www.adventuremoto.com.au Your ride.. Your adventure!

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