So we've all heard/seen the 650 xchallenge...let's see your XCOUNTRY! - Page 440

leafman60 · 05-20-2012, 06:48 AM

I use 6000K. Not yellow but not overly green either.

GSALite · 05-20-2012, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by jtw000

Are you talking to me? If so I appreciate the offer but I'm currently in the part of the world where they're made and I can pick them up new for around $50. I had mine stripped down again today and there is a substantial gap on top of the airbox, plenty big enough to for the ballasts so good stuff. When I get settled I'm going to rebuild the lights with a new set of old style ballasts and will look to mount mine there. Personally, I have found that 4300 ones work best. Does anyone have a different opinion on that?

Yeah if you were looking for some I thought I would throw it out there. But you are all set. Good luck!

jtw000 · 05-20-2012, 08:43 PM

Thanks for thinking of me. Much appreciated. If you wanted to send beer and money I've never got enough of that.

everycredit · 05-21-2012, 01:10 AM

I'm checking in.

Picked up a 2009 model year with 7800 miles for $4.9k from a local dealer.

The only issue was the brake linings needed to be refreshed. But since I'm waiting for the pads, I changed the oil, filter, and coolant. I'll replace the brake fluid when I get the pads.

It rides great and is a much different feel from other bikes I've ridden (R1150R and a Honda crotch rocket).

EDIT: I cleaned and lubricated the chain. It's not brown anymore and the brown is not rust. I just noticed how bad it looked in the photo.

GSALite · 05-21-2012, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by jtw000

Thanks for thinking of me. Much appreciated. If you wanted to send beer and money I've never got enough of that.

Story of my life!

GSALite · 05-21-2012, 05:36 AM

Congrats on the bike easycredit !

imeny · 05-21-2012, 01:41 PM

what is the common in this pic? between the G650X and Scrambler ??

Niedz · 05-21-2012, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by imeny

what is the common in this pic? between the G650X and Scrambler ??

the handgrips?

GSALite · 05-21-2012, 05:14 PM

The handlebars and risers look similar. Tires would look good on a XC also.

jtw000 · 05-21-2012, 09:04 PM

Bars, controls and grips are the same. Actually I looked around at various bars and the standard BMW kit is just about the best ones out there. The Scrambler owner made at least one choice I agree with.

imeny · 05-21-2012, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GSALite

The handlebars and risers look similar. Tires would look good on a XC also.

I think that also the front rim is the same

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The full article is here:
http://www.bikeexif.com/tridays-triumph-scrambler

Sweeeet Scrambler !!!!!!!1

jtw000 · 05-22-2012, 04:24 AM

I seriously considered a Scrambler, especially being a Brit but it just didn't do what I need it to do. It wasn't awesome enough. So here's mine as she stands ready for a trip to Phnom Penh for a weekend bike rally which will mostly be Harley Davidson, cheap beer and cheaper women. It's a tough life.

Bash plate back on, side tank missing because the mounting brackets had a crack in them. Next time I have a whole new plan for the mounting. It was a facepalm moment where i really couldn't figure out why I never saw it before. The air thingies that bolt to the hand guards are yellow to match the side panels

More of the same. I don't know if maybe she's too awesome now.... Maybe...

GSALite · 05-22-2012, 06:37 AM

Very nice. My air thingies are white because I wanted something on there different from black. I like the yellow accents.

Geoffster · 05-22-2012, 06:55 AM

Gearing update.

After 2 X-Countries and more than 22,000 miles with 15-tooth countershaft sprockets, I went back to the stock 16-tooth to try to get 70 mpg on California "gasoline." (I'm preparing for a long trip with lots of freeway miles.)

Sigh.

Didn't make much difference in milage. Did put the buzzy range above the flow of freeway traffic, though. But also produced more noticeable "thumps" from the engine at legal speeds.

So yesterday, after about 500 miles with 16 teeth, I switched back to 15. Better for off-pavement. 15 is still my recommendation.

(The yellow or white things on the handguards are called "spoilers.")

jtw000 · 05-22-2012, 08:03 AM

If you've not tried it then a K&N and a Cat-less can added a lot to my power and economy. Also, take the top cover off your airbox and discard it carelessly into next-doors garden. You won't be needing that again. I hear you poor Americans have some carbon thing bolted to the back. That should be discarded into next doors garden too. Of course the best way to improve both power and economy is to paint it black.
"Spoilers..." Right. I painted them yellow because I only had a tiny bit of paint left. Also, i didn't want to paint anything that might get touched frequently or I can't get at to clean. I'm happy with her for now, she looks cool. White accents sounds interesting... post pics.

05-21-2012, 01:10 AM	#6589
everycredit Gnarly Adventurer Joined: May 2012 Location: Tacoma Oddometer: 266	I'm checking in. Picked up a 2009 model year with 7800 miles for $4.9k from a local dealer. The only issue was the brake linings needed to be refreshed. But since I'm waiting for the pads, I changed the oil, filter, and coolant. I'll replace the brake fluid when I get the pads. It rides great and is a much different feel from other bikes I've ridden (R1150R and a Honda crotch rocket). EDIT: I cleaned and lubricated the chain. It's not brown anymore and the brown is not rust. I just noticed how bad it looked in the photo. everycredit screwed with this post 05-21-2012 at 01:11 AM Reason: Lube

05-21-2012, 05:36 AM	#6591
GSALite Studly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Conesus Lake, NY Oddometer: 712	Congrats on the bike easycredit ! __________________ The roundest knight at King Arthur's round table was Sir Cumference. He acquired his size from too much pi.

05-21-2012, 05:14 PM	#6594
GSALite Studly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Conesus Lake, NY Oddometer: 712	The handlebars and risers look similar. Tires would look good on a XC also. __________________ The roundest knight at King Arthur's round table was Sir Cumference. He acquired his size from too much pi.

05-22-2012, 06:37 AM	#6598
GSALite Studly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Conesus Lake, NY Oddometer: 712	Very nice. My air thingies are white because I wanted something on there different from black. I like the yellow accents. __________________ The roundest knight at King Arthur's round table was Sir Cumference. He acquired his size from too much pi.

05-22-2012, 06:55 AM	#6599
Geoffster Fool - Born This Way Joined: Nov 2008 Location: My Blue Heaven Oddometer: 1,240	Gearing update. After 2 X-Countries and more than 22,000 miles with 15-tooth countershaft sprockets, I went back to the stock 16-tooth to try to get 70 mpg on California "gasoline." (I'm preparing for a long trip with lots of freeway miles.) Sigh. Didn't make much difference in milage. Did put the buzzy range above the flow of freeway traffic, though. But also produced more noticeable "thumps" from the engine at legal speeds. So yesterday, after about 500 miles with 16 teeth, I switched back to 15. Better for off-pavement. 15 is still my recommendation. (The yellow or white things on the handguards are called "spoilers.") __________________ You may be an idiot if you care what I think ... http://www.flickr.com/photos/geoffster/sets/

05-20-2012, 06:48 AM	#6586
leafman60 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2005 Oddometer: 1,013	I use 6000K. Not yellow but not overly green either.

05-20-2012, 08:43 PM	#6588
jtw000 Survivor Joined: May 2009 Oddometer: 391	Thanks for thinking of me. Much appreciated. If you wanted to send beer and money I've never got enough of that.

05-21-2012, 01:41 PM	#6592
imeny Adventurer Joined: Aug 2010 Location: Israel Oddometer: 96	what is the common in this pic? between the G650X and Scrambler ??

05-21-2012, 09:04 PM	#6595
jtw000 Survivor Joined: May 2009 Oddometer: 391	Bars, controls and grips are the same. Actually I looked around at various bars and the standard BMW kit is just about the best ones out there. The Scrambler owner made at least one choice I agree with.

05-22-2012, 04:24 AM	#6597
jtw000 Survivor Joined: May 2009 Oddometer: 391	I seriously considered a Scrambler, especially being a Brit but it just didn't do what I need it to do. It wasn't awesome enough. So here's mine as she stands ready for a trip to Phnom Penh for a weekend bike rally which will mostly be Harley Davidson, cheap beer and cheaper women. It's a tough life. Bash plate back on, side tank missing because the mounting brackets had a crack in them. Next time I have a whole new plan for the mounting. It was a facepalm moment where i really couldn't figure out why I never saw it before. The air thingies that bolt to the hand guards are yellow to match the side panels More of the same. I don't know if maybe she's too awesome now.... Maybe...

05-22-2012, 08:03 AM	#6600
jtw000 Survivor Joined: May 2009 Oddometer: 391	If you've not tried it then a K&N and a Cat-less can added a lot to my power and economy. Also, take the top cover off your airbox and discard it carelessly into next-doors garden. You won't be needing that again. I hear you poor Americans have some carbon thing bolted to the back. That should be discarded into next doors garden too. Of course the best way to improve both power and economy is to paint it black. "Spoilers..." Right. I painted them yellow because I only had a tiny bit of paint left. Also, i didn't want to paint anything that might get touched frequently or I can't get at to clean. I'm happy with her for now, she looks cool. White accents sounds interesting... post pics.

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