The G650 GS Thread

[pyoungbl]

Originally Posted by RogerWilco

Is there a shorter side stand available for the lowered version? Ours has the standard one and it stands the bike a bit to close to vertical for my likeing. Also, we were told that no center stand is available for the lowered version, so we never had one.

Side stand for standard bike is pn 01 46 537 669 899, for lowered it is pn 01 46 53 7 669 901

Center stand for lowered bike is pn 01 46 52 7 686 769 and it is on sale from Max BMW for $126.95; for standard bike the pn is 01 46 52 7 669 895.

All this is available on the MAX BMW web site: http://www.maxbmwmotorcycles.com/fic...3&rnd=03252011

Hope this helps some.

Peter Y.

[PACK RAT]

The removal of my factory pipe and install of the leo vince pipe went smoother than expected. The pipe looks and sounds great ( IMO ). The throttle is smoother and more responsive with the new pipe, other than that no HP gains have been noticed.


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Right side were muffler use to be,,
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Thanks again to Pyoungbl and Seth, your input really helped with removal of the factory pipe..

[pyoungbl]

Originally Posted by PACK RAT

The removal of my factory pipe and install of the leo vince pipe went smoother than expected. The pipe looks and sounds great ( IMO ). The throttle is smoother and more responsive with the new pipe, other than that no HP gains have been noticed.

Ri

A dab of bule locktite on the clamp holding the muffler on....highly recommended. If you lose that bolt the muffler is just hanging from the pipe.

[bobobob]

Originally Posted by pyoungbl

I have to wonder how Husky managed to get almost 10 extra horses out of our Rotax engine.
They bumped the compression up and re-did the heads but that's quite a jump from
an engine that was already in service for, what, over 15 years and pretty well developed.

You got two out of three things that account for the extra ten bhp.
They also went with hotter cams.
Btw, those 10 extra bhp are at the crank.
So figure about an extra 8 bhp at the rear wheel.

Would somebody measure the diameter and length of their oem exhaust for me, please?
Thanks.

[RogerWilco]

Originally Posted by pyoungbl

Side stand for standard bike is pn 01 46 537 669 899, for lowered it is pn 01 46 53 7 669 901

Center stand for lowered bike is pn 01 46 52 7 686 769 and it is on sale from Max BMW for $126.95; for standard bike the pn is 01 46 52 7 669 895.

All this is available on the MAX BMW web site: http://www.maxbmwmotorcycles.com/fic...3&rnd=03252011

Hope this helps some.

Peter Y.

Helped some? That helps a BUNCH!! Thanks!

[Boats313]

Originally Posted by bobobob

You got two out of three things that account for the extra ten bhp.
They also went with hotter cams.
Btw, those 10 extra bhp are at the crank.
So figure about an extra 8 bhp at the rear wheel.

Would somebody measure the diameter and length of their oem exhaust for me, please?
Thanks.

Just did a quick measure of the right side, 14" x 5". By no means is this a precise measurement, just held up the tape as I walked through the garage.

[studioe6]

Has anyone put a 21" wheel on the front yet? I'm looking at ordering two new Excel rims 17 rear with a 21 front much like the sertao. Share the process if you have... I'm wondering about the front fork adjustment if any or anything else?

Thanks

[nomad5326]

You'll need to change your forks and shock. Dakar/Sertao tubes are longer.

You'll also need a spacer on the fork brace to lift it a bit depending on your tire choice.

I just did a Dakar conversion on my GF's bike but changed out forks/shock/front tire

[studioe6]

Thanks,

Was the Dakar conversion on the F650GS single or the G?

I just talked to Touratech US who sells a set of Excel rims for the G650GS and F650 single with a 21" front and they said that the lower part of the forks are the same on the G650GS and the Sertao... only the upper part and the springs are longer so I would only need the spacer on the fork brace...

Originally Posted by nomad5326

You'll need to change your forks. Dakar/Sertao tubes are longer.

You'll also need a spacer on the fork brace to lift it a bit depending on your tire choice.

I just did a Dakar conversion on my GF's bike but changed out forks/shock/front tire

[jwrare]

Need some advice on where to purchase reasonably priced oil filter for my G 650GS, 2011. A friend said he purchased one for his 1200GS at Wal-Mart.

He said he found that info on ADVRider - but I'm not having similar luck.

Any advice out there?

[pyoungbl]

Originally Posted by jwrare

Need some advice on where to purchase reasonably priced oil filter for my G 650GS, 2011. A friend said he purchased one for his 1200GS at Wal-Mart.

Reasonably priced? If you are looking for something in the $3 range you might find a Fram cross reference but I'd stay away from their filters. Prof over at www.f650.com was clearing out a stock of stuff that included a good price on oil filters. I picked up a couple of filters along with sprockets and chain.

Peter Y.

[reenmachine]

Originally Posted by jwrare

Need some advice on where to purchase reasonably priced oil filter for my G 650GS, 2011. A friend said he purchased one for his 1200GS at Wal-Mart.

He said he found that info on ADVRider - but I'm not having similar luck.

Any advice out there?

Just my .02...filters aren't somewhere I shop by price. Yes, I look for the best price for the filter I deem best for my use, but I'd recommend against just buying the cheapest filter you can find.

[Cal]

HiFlo 151 $5.95 at many dealers

I usually change the o ring but find it seals well for a couple of times.
last time I found the orings at transmission supply,a bag of 5 for a couple of bucks.

[Davidc83]

Volars, use them along with HiFlo, which ever deal I find on ebay.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-pcs-Oil-Fi...5dc830&vxp=mtr

32,000 miles on my 2009 g650gs.

[nomad5326]

Originally Posted by studioe6

Thanks,

Was the Dakar conversion on the F650GS single or the G?

I just talked to Touratech US who sells a set of Excel rims for the G650GS and F650 single with a 21" front and they said that the lower part of the forks are the same on the G650GS and the Sertao... only the upper part and the springs are longer so I would only need the spacer on the fork brace...

It was a F-single but it's the same as the G. Yes, if you can get upper fork tubes from a Dakar you can just swap them in. It may be cheaper to just buy a set of used forks depending on price. And I didn't need a spacer but if I went with a knobbier tire on it like a 606 I would definately need one. All in all the swap was easy but I took the rear into the shop to have them do it as it was kicking my arse.

There's a 21" wheel , rear shock and forks for sale on ebay.