BMW G650X Issue Log (xCountry, xChallenge, xMoto) - Page 9

DoucheBag · 09-22-2009, 07:12 AM

I think the dark blue is normal, just providing the picture as requested...

FOXedupONE · 11-02-2009, 01:45 PM

My ignition switch solder conection failed also. Everyone needs to beef up this conection. I'm thinking a bunch of epoxy dumped into this area should do it.

matloik · 11-02-2009, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by FOXedupONE

My ignition switch solder conection failed also. Everyone needs to beef up this conection. I'm thinking a bunch of epoxy dumped into this area should do it.

Can you post more specifics/pics?

MZcountryboy · 11-02-2009, 03:54 PM

I zip tied my wires coing out of the ignition switch to the round body of the switch, to eliminate any pull/vibration. Been fine for 12k miles. Definitely a weak link, but easy fix.

satur9 · 11-02-2009, 04:21 PM

does this affect the gauge cluster any. my bike has develop a nasty habit of reseting the clock and trip meters when i turn the key sometimes. there no stalling or drivability issues though.

slide · 11-02-2009, 04:37 PM

I've had my gauge cluster all reset too. I also have had my display fade out during heavy rains. I doubt either issue is related to the solder in the ignition switch, though.

TAS · 11-02-2009, 05:01 PM

I've had mine for two months. Bought it used with about 2500 miles on it and it now has just over 5000. Runs great with no issues but makes a howling - ringing noise while running down the road. It's hard to explain but it's made this noise since I bought it. It's almost like a hum resonating from the engine area. It does not increase as the RPM increases. I commute 86 miles a day with 70 miles of it crusing 75 - 80 MPH on I95. I hear it while commuting or while tooling along on trails at 10 MPH.

My 1150GS made a lot of noise (compared to my other bikes) but ran flawlessly the entire time I had it. Could this be the same? Anyone else notice this type of noise?

BTW: Running Pirelli Scorpions and full Remus exhaust if that helps.

tdv · 11-02-2009, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by TAS

I've had mine for two months. Bought it used with about 2500 miles on it and it now has just over 5000. Runs great with no issues but makes a howling - ringing noise while running down the road. It's hard to explain but it's made this noise since I bought it. It's almost like a hum resonating from the engine area. It does not increase as the RPM increases. I commute 86 miles a day with 70 miles of it crusing 75 - 80 MPH on I95. I hear it while commuting or while tooling along on trails at 10 MPH.

My 1150GS made a lot of noise (compared to my other bikes) but ran flawlessly the entire time I had it. Could this be the same? Anyone else notice this type of noise?

BTW: Running Pirelli Scorpions and full Remus exhaust if that helps.

Mine made similar noise - I figured it was engine noise reflected up from the aftermarket bash plate. I put some sound deadening material (self adhesive) on the inside of the plate, it quieted down significantly.

I also put some rubber grommets between the bash plate and the places where it connects to the frame.

You could try riding with the bash plate removed, see if the noise changes or disappears before trying the padding stuff.

Dmitri

TAS · 11-02-2009, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by tdv

Mine made similar noise - I figured it was engine noise reflected up from the aftermarket bash plate. I put some sound deadening material (self adhesive) on the inside of the plate, it quieted down significantly.

I also put some rubber grommets between the bash plate and the places where it connects to the frame.

You could try riding with the bash plate removed, see if the noise changes or disappears before trying the padding stuff.

Dmitri

I'm running a TT skid plate. I never thought about it resonating; thank you very much for the input. I'll pull it and see what happens. Thanks again for your help.

DoucheBag · 11-03-2009, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by TAS

I'm running a TT skid plate. I never thought about it resonating; thank you very much for the input. I'll pull it and see what happens. Thanks again for your help.

I've got the TT large bash plate, resigntes sound significantly...

Max Kool · 11-03-2009, 01:30 PM

I put the self adhesive bitumen inside the skidplate (the stuff you stick to the inside of car doors to make them "sound dead"). Made a lot of difference.

Available at car parts stores for a few dollars.

satur9 · 11-03-2009, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by slide

I've had my gauge cluster all reset too. I also have had my display fade out during heavy rains. I doubt either issue is related to the solder in the ignition switch, though.

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did you get your display issue resolved.mine hasnt faded out in rain. but resets like every other day.

TAS · 11-03-2009, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Max Kool

I put the self adhesive bitumen inside the skidplate (the stuff you stick to the inside of car doors to make them "sound dead"). Made a lot of difference.

Available at car parts stores for a few dollars.

I'll have to try that. Thanks for the info!

dmcd · 11-05-2009, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by andrewgore

I want to keep this as factual as possible, without any sort of rif-raff.
Andrew

Sorry!

Looks pretty good for these bikes. I'll keep a look out for the crank failure at +20k miles. For me that will be around 2019.

toofast4uu · 11-05-2009, 10:42 AM

2007 X-Challenge

Owned since new

-My left blinker indicator stopped working...6000 miles
-Headlight assemble cracked

BMW warrantied it, no problems at all...

I'm still loving this bike!

09-22-2009, 07:12 AM	#121
DoucheBag feminine hygiene product Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Jax, FL Oddometer: 449	I think the dark blue is normal, just providing the picture as requested... __________________ 2007 G650X Challenge (SOLD 6/29/10 ) www.heritage.org - Learn the facts

11-02-2009, 03:54 PM	#124
MZcountryboy Beastly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2005 Location: Northeast Kingdom, Vermont USA (close to Canada!) Oddometer: 5,203	I zip tied my wires coing out of the ignition switch to the round body of the switch, to eliminate any pull/vibration. Been fine for 12k miles. Definitely a weak link, but easy fix. __________________ Labrador + Gaspesie Ride report June 2009 Vermont to Key West Ride Report - April 2010 Plan "B" - Skibum Soiree 2010 Double Trans-Labrador - Newfoundland Dirt 2011 MZcountryboy screwed with this post 11-02-2009 at 04:34 PM

11-02-2009, 04:21 PM	#125
satur9 angry black guy Joined: Mar 2009 Location: hfil Oddometer: 368	does this affect the gauge cluster any. my bike has develop a nasty habit of reseting the clock and trip meters when i turn the key sometimes. there no stalling or drivability issues though. __________________ seriously?.... is that what you ride? Well, it took a lot of work to be the ass that I am And I'm real damn sure that anyone can, equally easily f*ck you over ...(modest mouse).

11-02-2009, 05:01 PM	#127
TAS Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2005 Location: Port Saint Lucie, FL Oddometer: 482	I've had mine for two months. Bought it used with about 2500 miles on it and it now has just over 5000. Runs great with no issues but makes a howling - ringing noise while running down the road. It's hard to explain but it's made this noise since I bought it. It's almost like a hum resonating from the engine area. It does not increase as the RPM increases. I commute 86 miles a day with 70 miles of it crusing 75 - 80 MPH on I95. I hear it while commuting or while tooling along on trails at 10 MPH. My 1150GS made a lot of noise (compared to my other bikes) but ran flawlessly the entire time I had it. Could this be the same? Anyone else notice this type of noise? BTW: Running Pirelli Scorpions and full Remus exhaust if that helps. TAS screwed with this post 11-02-2009 at 05:08 PM

11-03-2009, 01:30 PM	#131
Max Kool Xtankteam™ Joined: Jan 2004 Location: Windmillonia Oddometer: 3,206	I put the self adhesive bitumen inside the skidplate (the stuff you stick to the inside of car doors to make them "sound dead"). Made a lot of difference. Available at car parts stores for a few dollars. __________________ Click here for an auxiliary sidetank for the BMW Xchallenge . Click here for a recalibrated speedo ring for the BMW G650X series .

11-02-2009, 01:45 PM	#122
FOXedupONE Momafox can I ride? Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Raising the cub in the foxden, B'ville,VA. Oddometer: 2,469	My ignition switch solder conection failed also. Everyone needs to beef up this conection. I'm thinking a bunch of epoxy dumped into this area should do it.

11-02-2009, 04:37 PM	#126
slide A nation in despair Joined: Jul 2003 Location: NM, USA Oddometer: 21,030	I've had my gauge cluster all reset too. I also have had my display fade out during heavy rains. I doubt either issue is related to the solder in the ignition switch, though.

11-05-2009, 10:42 AM	#135
toofast4uu adventurer Joined: Jul 2006 Location: NJ Oddometer: 961	2007 X-Challenge Owned since new -My left blinker indicator stopped working...6000 miles -Headlight assemble cracked BMW warrantied it, no problems at all... I'm still loving this bike! __________________

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