So we've all heard/seen the 650 xchallenge...let's see your XCOUNTRY! - Page 10

RobbieO · 03-22-2008, 09:16 AM

It's all ready to go.
What is this "spring" you all speak of?

Olas · 03-22-2008, 10:51 AM

Looking good Robbie, If only that damn snow would go away..

deli-g650 · 03-22-2008, 11:07 AM

snow.... shmow... yeah i know easy for me to say, i am in alabama.. down side is i dont have crap for areas to ride around here. although it is 72 degrees today... i will be in CO soon.
robbie ... i asume that is the TT bash plate you have under there.

here are a few things i am tossing around for my bike..
first.. i need an electrical outlet for my GPS.. anyone know if i can get one from the dealer that is plug-n-play or does it need to be hard-wired in?
second ... foam airfilter... anyone made this switch yet?
third... maybe some frame sliders... not sure about that one yet

anyone else have any good ideas that they are considering or have tried lately?

RobbieO · 03-22-2008, 01:46 PM

deli

The bash plate on my bike is the aluminum one from an X-Challenge. I bought it from another ADVer who put a TT one on his challenge.
Those "challenge" guys are giving them away because the don't think there is a market for them.

I bought a foam air filter from BMWAtlanta (ADV inmate) and installed it last week. I also left the cover off the airbox. I havn't riden it yet, but will give a seat of the pants dyno report soon.

It's hard to see in the photos, but I installed Cycra Probends on the stock bars. It's easy to do, just re-tap the threaded bar end dohickies for the cycra mounting bolt. No need to change bars at all.

I have also ordered some Pirelli MT-60's (damn 19" front wheel) Anybody used them? Any good?
I had Michelin Siracs on my DRZ and loved them.

uxc · 03-24-2008, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asaracho

I had mine leak from where the engine splits after a couple thousand miles...All I had to do was tighten the bolts from the left side of the engine. There's quite a few of them that go around the case and when I tightened mine I found quite a few to be loose. I guess it's part of the break in, probably not on all but on some for sure. It hasn't leaked since.

So it appears that the problem was a faulty ring gasket on the oil drain plug. Nothing serious, just a tad annoying. They replaced it free under warranty.

MoxNix · 03-24-2008, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobbieO

deli

The bash plate on my bike is the aluminum one from an X-Challenge. I bought it from another ADVer who put a TT one on his challenge.
Those "challenge" guys are giving them away because the don't think there is a market for them.

Sooo WTF can't I find a bash plate?

If any one has one PM.

Thanks,
Chris

RobbieO · 03-24-2008, 03:58 PM

I just casually mentioned in the "threadfest" that if any X-Challenge owners had one after replacing their stock bash plate with an aftermarket one, please pm me.
I bought it later that day.
Those Challenge riders ain't that smart.

deli-g650 · 03-25-2008, 11:04 AM

so i got my gps mounted on my bike. (waited 2 weeks for a mount that didnt fit anyway) took tha mount apart and made a trip to home depot to get it to work.
pics to follow later
i did not get the aux electric socket option with my bike....
does anyone know if it is already wired for a cigarette lighter style electric socket? i know there is a wire conection under my seat that i am hoping this is for.
maybe even a part number for the correct aux plug. the BMW dealer told me to bring my bike in to see what one fit.. (2 hours away)

muddyrabbit · 03-28-2008, 06:01 PM

Glad I finally found this thread, I'm about to pull the trigger on a X-Country, and need a couple of bits of advice.
1- The dealer has an 07 on the floor, he says he is motivated and really wants it to go, what should I be paying? I have read some guys getting countrys and challenges for $7000.oo or less plus tax and title in the last month or two. That seems like too much to hope for.
2- Is there a larger fuel tank option for the country?

Olas · 03-29-2008, 08:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by muddyrabbit

Glad I finally found this thread, I'm about to pull the trigger on a X-Country, and need a couple of bits of advice.
1- The dealer has an 07 on the floor, he says he is motivated and really wants it to go, what should I be paying? I have read some guys getting countrys and challenges for $7000.oo or less plus tax and title in the last month or two. That seems like too much to hope for.
2- Is there a larger fuel tank option for the country?

If you can get it for around $7000 out of the door I'd say that's a great deal. I paid a lot more because I bought it when they first came out.

deli-g650 · 03-29-2008, 08:41 AM

i also paid more... i got them down to 8k plus tax.... wouldnt even throw in a helmet.... oh wait i gues i got a free hat.... imo 7k would be a very good deal.

RobbieO · 03-29-2008, 10:33 AM

Here's a question for you.

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=326263

deli-g650 · 03-29-2008, 10:36 AM

Damn good question... what brand and weight is the oil that your using?

RobbieO · 03-29-2008, 03:23 PM

Maxima 4, 10W 30

uxc · 04-08-2008, 07:31 PM

Anybody have any battery problems? Mine got down to a charge of 10 after a quick stop, mid commute. Lucky for me, it died three blocks from where the NYC ADV riders meet up in Manhattan every tuesday, and someone was able to help me charge the battery. Once it got back up to 12, it started again. Any ideas on what caused this problem?

Thanks!

03-22-2008, 09:16 AM	#136
RobbieO Muskokatard Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Dumpmere - Muskoka Oddometer: 3,987	It's all ready to go. What is this "spring" you all speak of? __________________ "Now this is the shit!" Drcool I can no longer wheelie..

03-22-2008, 10:51 AM	#137
Olas ^OP the darkness Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Englewood, CO Oddometer: 3,582	Looking good Robbie, If only that damn snow would go away.. __________________ Rebuild threads: '92 XT600, '87 XR250R Lighten up, Francis.

03-22-2008, 11:07 AM	#138
deli-g650 bring'n the funk Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Oddometer: 195	snow.... shmow... yeah i know easy for me to say, i am in alabama.. down side is i dont have crap for areas to ride around here. although it is 72 degrees today... i will be in CO soon. robbie ... i asume that is the TT bash plate you have under there. here are a few things i am tossing around for my bike.. first.. i need an electrical outlet for my GPS.. anyone know if i can get one from the dealer that is plug-n-play or does it need to be hard-wired in? second ... foam airfilter... anyone made this switch yet? third... maybe some frame sliders... not sure about that one yet anyone else have any good ideas that they are considering or have tried lately? __________________ Remember, street lights timed for 35 mph are also timed for 70 mph.

03-22-2008, 01:46 PM	#139
RobbieO Muskokatard Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Dumpmere - Muskoka Oddometer: 3,987	deli The bash plate on my bike is the aluminum one from an X-Challenge. I bought it from another ADVer who put a TT one on his challenge. Those "challenge" guys are giving them away because the don't think there is a market for them. I bought a foam air filter from BMWAtlanta (ADV inmate) and installed it last week. I also left the cover off the airbox. I havn't riden it yet, but will give a seat of the pants dyno report soon. It's hard to see in the photos, but I installed Cycra Probends on the stock bars. It's easy to do, just re-tap the threaded bar end dohickies for the cycra mounting bolt. No need to change bars at all. I have also ordered some Pirelli MT-60's (damn 19" front wheel) Anybody used them? Any good? I had Michelin Siracs on my DRZ and loved them. __________________ "Now this is the shit!" Drcool I can no longer wheelie.. RobbieO screwed with this post 03-22-2008 at 02:08 PM

03-24-2008, 03:58 PM	#142
RobbieO Muskokatard Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Dumpmere - Muskoka Oddometer: 3,987	I just casually mentioned in the "threadfest" that if any X-Challenge owners had one after replacing their stock bash plate with an aftermarket one, please pm me. I bought it later that day. Those Challenge riders ain't that smart. __________________ "Now this is the shit!" Drcool I can no longer wheelie..

03-25-2008, 11:04 AM	#143
deli-g650 bring'n the funk Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Oddometer: 195	so i got my gps mounted on my bike. (waited 2 weeks for a mount that didnt fit anyway) took tha mount apart and made a trip to home depot to get it to work. pics to follow later i did not get the aux electric socket option with my bike.... does anyone know if it is already wired for a cigarette lighter style electric socket? i know there is a wire conection under my seat that i am hoping this is for. maybe even a part number for the correct aux plug. the BMW dealer told me to bring my bike in to see what one fit.. (2 hours away) __________________ Remember, street lights timed for 35 mph are also timed for 70 mph.

03-28-2008, 06:01 PM	#144
muddyrabbit Lost Boy Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Fugawee Land. Oddometer: 3,002	Glad I finally found this thread, I'm about to pull the trigger on a X-Country, and need a couple of bits of advice. 1- The dealer has an 07 on the floor, he says he is motivated and really wants it to go, what should I be paying? I have read some guys getting countrys and challenges for $7000.oo or less plus tax and title in the last month or two. That seems like too much to hope for. 2- Is there a larger fuel tank option for the country? __________________ Geauga Power Sports By riders, for riders. Ohio Motorized Trails Association Are you a member? OMTA on Facebook Baja info thread.

03-29-2008, 08:41 AM	#146
deli-g650 bring'n the funk Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Oddometer: 195	i also paid more... i got them down to 8k plus tax.... wouldnt even throw in a helmet.... oh wait i gues i got a free hat.... imo 7k would be a very good deal. __________________ Remember, street lights timed for 35 mph are also timed for 70 mph.

03-29-2008, 10:33 AM	#147
RobbieO Muskokatard Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Dumpmere - Muskoka Oddometer: 3,987	Here's a question for you. http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=326263 __________________ "Now this is the shit!" Drcool I can no longer wheelie..

03-29-2008, 10:36 AM	#148
deli-g650 bring'n the funk Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Oddometer: 195	Damn good question... what brand and weight is the oil that your using? __________________ Remember, street lights timed for 35 mph are also timed for 70 mph.

03-29-2008, 03:23 PM	#149
RobbieO Muskokatard Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Dumpmere - Muskoka Oddometer: 3,987	Maxima 4, 10W 30 __________________ "Now this is the shit!" Drcool I can no longer wheelie..

04-08-2008, 07:31 PM	#150
uxc adventure nerd Joined: Jun 2007 Oddometer: 1,247	Anybody have any battery problems? Mine got down to a charge of 10 after a quick stop, mid commute. Lucky for me, it died three blocks from where the NYC ADV riders meet up in Manhattan every tuesday, and someone was able to help me charge the battery. Once it got back up to 12, it started again. Any ideas on what caused this problem? Thanks!

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