New BMW G650X (merged) threadfest...

[Landroverholic]

Hey guys

Rally Raid in the UK have just produced some new front tanks for the KTM 690. Since the TT long range tank is disgusting I am thinking of 'making' the KTM tanks fit.

Has anybody welded to the frame on the X ? Thought I might weld on some threaded inserts to the frame to mount the tanks.

Possible????

Callum

[MTBiker78]

Originally Posted by Landroverholic

Hey guys

Rally Raid in the UK have just produced some new front tanks for the KTM 690. Since the TT long range tank is disgusting I am thinking of 'making' the KTM tanks fit.

Has anybody welded to the frame on the X ? Thought I might weld on some threaded inserts to the frame to mount the tanks.

Possible????

Callum

Im not shure but I have an impression gathered by adjusting valve clearance at g650x and my friends 690EnduroR and it can happened that bmw is wider than ktm and it can cause that RR tank will not fit frame anyway ....

[Colebatch]

Originally Posted by MTBiker78

TransICELAND 2012 - our 2 weeks long trip tp Iceland - short teaser ...still w8ting for remaining source video from my 2 friends

I always love watching your videos Lucasz

[DROdio]

For anyone removing the charcoal canister as per the instructions provided by @Flo_Evans:

Can you tell me what size the bolts are?

I just bought an xChallenge that had the canister removed... but doesn't have the bolts & metal straps I'd need to put an MSR bottle in.

(By the same token, if you're removing your canister and you don't want/need any of that stuff anymore, I'll buy it from you! Just PM me).

[snooker]

I'm hoping to get some expert opinions a new problem on my 07 XCountry.

While riding on a flat smooth paved road (by this I mean no bouncing around off road), I hear a funny noise that ONLY happens when I decelerate with my hand NOT on the clutch, i.e. when engine braking.

It goes away if I dis-engage the clutch (pull in the lever). It has nothing to do with the brakes or tires.

It actually sounds like a soft clicking or rubbing sound that is coming from pretty high up in the front of the frame/motor (like in front of my knees but higher up). It's probably been there for awhile as I usually ride with earbuds and music playing but today I didn't and I heard it.

I do have a Rekluse clutch but it doesn't sound like it is coming from the left side or from down low.

Any ideas?

[aprilian]

Could it be worn and dry head bearings? You MIGHT be pulling the bars back towards you when pulling the clutch lever which would lock the upper bearing race against the seat for a while. Plenty of online info on how to check them.

Of course you could do what I do, wear earplugs and all the bothersome little sounds just disappear

[snooker]

Originally Posted by aprilian

Could it be worn and dry head bearings? You MIGHT be pulling the bars back towards you when pulling the clutch lever which would lock the upper bearing race against the seat for a while. Plenty of online info on how to check them.

Of course you could do what I do, wear earplugs and all the bothersome little sounds just disappear

Well I have not lubed the steering head ever in 20,000 miles but I don't think that is it. And I'm not pulling back on the bars, it is not the clutch lever or bars itself...

... it's directly related to the force of decelerating while it in gear and engine braking, then the momentum of the bike is fighting against the resistance of the the engine and transmission while in gear.

The only thing is it sounds like it is up high and in front, yeah kinda below the steering head. And it make a repeating sound, like a soft click, click, click....

[mhsnowy]

Anybody updated the output or changed the alternator for a more powerful one.

I'm running twin 35 hids, heated jacket and gloves, satnav, but when the fan cuts in the alternator can't keep up.

Is it an easy job to change the challenge 280w one for a 400w one?

[slide]

Originally Posted by mhsnowy

Anybody updated the output or changed the alternator for a more powerful one.

I'm running twin 35 hids, heated jacket and gloves, satnav, but when the fan cuts in the alternator can't keep up.

Is it an easy job to change the challenge 280w one for a 400w one?

YOu need the satnav on constantly? Ditto those blinding HID"s? Seems to me it'd be easier to lighten the load than heavy up the engine.

[Butters]

I'm still curious if the 400W alternator out of the new Husky will fit the X bikes. Although I only have an issue at idle.

[tbarstow]

Originally Posted by DROdio

For anyone removing the charcoal canister as per the instructions provided by @Flo_Evans:

Can you tell me what size the bolts are?

I just bought an xChallenge that had the canister removed... but doesn't have the bolts & metal straps I'd need to put an MSR bottle in.

(By the same token, if you're removing your canister and you don't want/need any of that stuff anymore, I'll buy it from you! Just PM me).

Looks on the BMW parts fiche, it will tell you what size the bolt are.

Don't bother with the MSR bottle and the charcoal canister straps, as the straps aren't designed to hold any weight and break about 5 minutes into the ride. Not to mention that only 1 of the straps is the right size.

[mbfj40]

Looking for a replacement cush hub assembly and a rear brake rotor off an XChallenge or Country. Any of my fellow G650Xers needing to clean out some leftover parts?? Hmmm? Sadly, I'm not rich enough to buy new stuff....

[snooker]

Originally Posted by tbarstow

Looks on the BMW parts fiche, it will tell you what size the bolt are.

Don't bother with the MSR bottle and the charcoal canister straps, as the straps aren't designed to hold any weight and break about 5 minutes into the ride. Not to mention that only 1 of the straps is the right size.

you exaggerate Tim... Mine lasted 2 hours on rough trails before the thin strap failed.

I have since rigged up a tool tube that has held for 2years: LINKY

[mbfj40]

Originally Posted by mbfj40

Looking for a replacement cush hub assembly and a rear brake rotor off an XChallenge or Country. Any of my fellow G650Xers needing to clean out some leftover parts?? Hmmm? Sadly, I'm not rich enough to buy new stuff....

Hey, maybe someone has a crashed rear wheel in the corner of the garage?? You know yer never gonna use it, so now's the time to unload it... :-)
mike

[Bli55]

Help me find a picture!

It's of a cool sticker set, and I'm pretty sure it was on an X-challenge or x-moto.

A black backrgound it was with fading blue squares/cubes, something like:


Please, I've been searching for hours and can't find it again!!