So we've all heard/seen the 650 xchallenge...let's see your XCOUNTRY! - Page 478

FLAVIO79 · 10-17-2012, 12:30 AM

WOW : Clap: Clap: Clap

jings · 10-24-2012, 12:27 PM

has a xcountry got enough power to run heated grips and a 85w kiess heated jacket aat the same time

tbarstow · 10-24-2012, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by jings

has a xcountry got enough power to run heated grips and a 85w kiess heated jacket aat the same time

Yes. It has a 400W alternator in it.

Yukon Ho! · 10-24-2012, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by tbarstow

Yes. It has a 400W alternator in it.

Nope, it only has 280W, but that's enough for some heated stuff.

donnh · 10-24-2012, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jings

has a xcountry got enough power to run heated grips and a 85w kiess heated jacket aat the same time

I did on mine and never had a problem. Installed a battery voltage monitor just to make sure

leafman60 · 10-24-2012, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Yukon Ho!

Nope, it only has 280W, but that's enough for some heated stuff.

Correct.

The sister F650 single has a larger alternator but they popped in the 280W for the X series to save weight.

leafman60 · 10-24-2012, 07:44 PM

Yeah guys. I dunno. I may sell my XCo.

I recently purchased a Guzzi Stelvio and I am amazed with it. Yeah, it's a helluva lot bigger but it is also more versatile. I have too many bikes, way too many. I need to get rid of 3 or 4.

I may let the G bike go. I have a ton of premium parts in my storage bins too.

***** EDIT **** NO WAY AM I SELLING *** TOOK A RIDE AND REALIZED NOTHING LIKE THE XCo ** SORRY FOR CONFUSION

lewiss66 · 10-24-2012, 10:18 PM

What are the other bikes you own?

jings · 10-25-2012, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by donnh

I did on mine and never had a problem. Installed a battery voltage monitor just to make sure

thanks for the reply has the xcountry not got a volt meter all ready built in to the dash if you scroll though the settings on mine it gives a volt setting

leafman60 · 10-25-2012, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by jings

thanks for the reply has the xcountry not got a volt meter all ready built in to the dash if you scroll though the settings on mine it gives a volt setting

Yes the G has a voltmeter but I installed an auxiliary bright led version so I wouldn't have to scroll to find the stock digital volt read-out.

leafman60 · 10-25-2012, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by lewiss66

What are the other bikes you own?

TOO many ! lol

I am considering the sale of my R1200S, R1200GS, HD Super Glide and the 650 XCo.

lewiss66 · 10-25-2012, 09:30 AM

Yes, I was trying to figure out what type of bike could replace an Xcountry that is for me the most versatile bike I ever owned?
But since you've got many...

leafman60 · 10-26-2012, 04:59 AM

Yes, you are correct. The XCo is hard to beat. As my posting on here reflects, I've taken mine on a very wide variety of travels including cross-country trips as well as single-track trails. The XCo is a capable tourer, a capable off-road bike and a capable sporty, twisty-road bike.

**** EDIT ****

TOOK A RIDE AND REALIZED THAT THERE IS NOTHING LIKE THE XCO SO IM NOT LETTING IT GO.

muddyrabbit · 10-26-2012, 08:38 AM

An upcoming adventure that will require a better 2 up bike also has me contemplating selling my beloved X-Co. I hate to do it, but the prospect of a 20 day trip, 14 days riding, multiple 250-300 mile days, with a passenger, may push me over the edge. I love her, but this may be beyond her capability. And hell, I just got the bike kitted out the way I want with the aluminum luggage and fuel tank! It's not set in stone yet, I had the seat redone from scratch due to the foam having deteriorated (bad batch), and we made the passenger area bigger. Plus the passenger will be my rather small niece, who will be 17. Maybe between her small size and the enlarged seat it will work.

muddyrabbit · 10-26-2012, 08:41 AM

On a related note, Acapulco 2014 anyone?

10-24-2012, 07:44 PM	#7162
leafman60 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2005 Oddometer: 1,026	The time has come the walrus said .... Yeah guys. I dunno. I may sell my XCo. I recently purchased a Guzzi Stelvio and I am amazed with it. Yeah, it's a helluva lot bigger but it is also more versatile. I have too many bikes, way too many. I need to get rid of 3 or 4. I may let the G bike go. I have a ton of premium parts in my storage bins too. *** EDIT NO WAY AM I SELLING * TOOK A RIDE AND REALIZED NOTHING LIKE THE XCo ** SORRY FOR CONFUSION leafman60 screwed with this post 11-02-2012 at 03:15 AM

10-24-2012, 10:18 PM	#7163
lewiss66 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Fench Alpes Oddometer: 273	What are the other bikes you own? __________________ http://g650forum.forumactif.org/ http://buyvintage1.files.wordpress.c...porteur_01.jpg

10-25-2012, 09:30 AM	#7167
lewiss66 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Fench Alpes Oddometer: 273	Yes, I was trying to figure out what type of bike could replace an Xcountry that is for me the most versatile bike I ever owned? But since you've got many... __________________ http://g650forum.forumactif.org/ http://buyvintage1.files.wordpress.c...porteur_01.jpg

10-26-2012, 04:59 AM	#7168
leafman60 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2005 Oddometer: 1,026	Yes, you are correct. The XCo is hard to beat. As my posting on here reflects, I've taken mine on a very wide variety of travels including cross-country trips as well as single-track trails. The XCo is a capable tourer, a capable off-road bike and a capable sporty, twisty-road bike. ** EDIT ** TOOK A RIDE AND REALIZED THAT THERE IS NOTHING LIKE THE XCO SO IM NOT LETTING IT GO. leafman60 screwed with this post 11-02-2012 at 03:17 AM

10-26-2012, 08:38 AM	#7169
muddyrabbit Lost Boy Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Fugawee Land. Oddometer: 3,001	An upcoming adventure that will require a better 2 up bike also has me contemplating selling my beloved X-Co. I hate to do it, but the prospect of a 20 day trip, 14 days riding, multiple 250-300 mile days, with a passenger, may push me over the edge. I love her, but this may be beyond her capability. And hell, I just got the bike kitted out the way I want with the aluminum luggage and fuel tank! It's not set in stone yet, I had the seat redone from scratch due to the foam having deteriorated (bad batch), and we made the passenger area bigger. Plus the passenger will be my rather small niece, who will be 17. Maybe between her small size and the enlarged seat it will work. __________________ Geauga Power Sports By riders, for riders. Ohio Motorized Trails Association Are you a member? OMTA on Facebook Baja info thread.

10-17-2012, 12:30 AM	#7156
FLAVIO79 n00b Joined: Jul 2012 Oddometer: 6	WOW : Clap: Clap: Clap

10-24-2012, 12:27 PM	#7157
jings Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2009 Location: dumfries scotland Oddometer: 254	has a xcountry got enough power to run heated grips and a 85w kiess heated jacket aat the same time

10-26-2012, 08:41 AM	#7170
muddyrabbit Lost Boy Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Fugawee Land. Oddometer: 3,001	On a related note, Acapulco 2014 anyone? __________________ Geauga Power Sports By riders, for riders. Ohio Motorized Trails Association Are you a member? OMTA on Facebook Baja info thread.

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