Forum: Thumpers
03-21-2011, 12:02 AM
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Replies: 113
Views: 17,205
Post Dyno Tuning
So, got the bike onto the dyno on Saturday afternoon. Unfortunately, we didn't capture a run on the zero map so I can't show you a before and after chart. Also, we couldn't solve the RPM problem so...
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Forum: Thumpers
03-15-2011, 08:20 PM
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Replies: 113
Views: 17,205
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Forum: Thumpers
03-14-2011, 09:37 PM
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Replies: 113
Views: 17,205
It works
Welll, installed mine today. Obvious improvement everywhere. Finally can lug the bike around in fifth in traffic without having to shift down to ensure enough pickup. Install is a cinch. A couple of...
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Forum: Thumpers
03-11-2011, 03:15 PM
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Replies: 113
Views: 17,205
Shipping now
Mine shipped today - admittedly not in my hands yet, but hopefully soon will be!
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Forum: Thumpers
02-14-2011, 10:44 PM
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Replies: 113
Views: 17,205
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Forum: Thumpers
02-14-2011, 07:28 PM
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Replies: 113
Views: 17,205
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Forum: Thumpers
08-07-2010, 09:10 PM
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Replies: 583
Views: 91,920
Idle Actuator
Model: XChallenge
Year: 2007
ABS: no
Mileage at time of issue: 3500km
Date of occurrence:June 2010
Modifications (if any): Many.
Description of Failure(s): Surging, stalling unable to start or...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-24-2010, 01:10 AM
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Replies: 346
Views: 37,480
Power Commander Fail
Well sadly, my power commander installation didn't go too well. I hooked it up as per HP2's instructions but the bike failed to start. A little checking showed that the power commander was supplying...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-23-2010, 01:20 AM
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Replies: 346
Views: 37,480
I have heard it said on a number of occasions...
I have heard it said on a number of occasions that air filter oil when freshly applied can make a motor hard to start momentarily. I've heard it suggested that you should leave your filter out to...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-23-2010, 01:14 AM
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Replies: 346
Views: 37,480
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Forum: Thumpers
04-10-2010, 07:07 PM
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Replies: 346
Views: 37,480
I'll be waiting at least that long.
I don't...
I'll be waiting at least that long.
I don't think you need to worry - Peter seems to know these bikes as well as anyone here. The wiring diagrams for the F650 and G650X look almost identical.
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Forum: Thumpers
04-04-2010, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 346
Views: 37,480
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Forum: Thumpers
12-17-2009, 04:06 PM
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Replies: 346
Views: 37,480
Perhaps you should talk to these guys:
...
Perhaps you should talk to these guys:
http://www.team-pami.com/?q=en
They make camshafts and big bore kits for the G650X.
Make sure you let us know what they say!
Cheers,
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Forum: Thumpers
11-19-2009, 12:44 PM
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Replies: 346
Views: 37,480
Peter,
Thanks so much - this has made my...
Peter,
Thanks so much - this has made my day. You mentioned that you have other modifications and that you needed a larger jet for the PC to work well. I have an open exhaust and foam air filters...
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Forum: Thumpers
11-16-2009, 02:40 PM
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Replies: 346
Views: 37,480
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Forum: Thumpers
11-16-2009, 01:21 PM
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Replies: 346
Views: 37,480
Other Power Commander
Hi Guys,
November, and still no power commander for the G650X. I read on another forum that the one designed for the older G650GS may work with the X. Is anyone familiar enough with these bikes...
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Forum: Australia
11-10-2009, 06:38 PM
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Replies: 60
Views: 2,079
Bruce in Mitchell services two of my friends...
Bruce in Mitchell services two of my friends 990's. He can't do much with the FI system but everything else is fine. They specifically checked with KTM and he will NOT void the warranty.
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Forum: Australia
11-09-2009, 02:14 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 320
Thanks very much for that. What you've said...
Thanks very much for that. What you've said aligns with what I've been told elsewhere. I already have an alternative route planned, just a lot longer and looks less interesting. I've also been told...
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Forum: Australia
11-08-2009, 04:38 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 741
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Forum: Australia
11-08-2009, 04:33 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 741
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Forum: Australia
11-08-2009, 04:26 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 741
Hi Stuc,
There are plenty of routes through...
Hi Stuc,
There are plenty of routes through there that are open during Summer. You shouldn't have any problems. I did Anglers rest-Thedbo-Anglers Rest last year around Christmas. Davies Plain...
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Forum: Australia
11-08-2009, 03:38 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 320
Machinery Hill Track - Hotham
Hi Guys,
Does anyone know of this track? It intersects the Great Alpine Rd. just west of Hotham. Looks like it's possible to go all the way through to Mt. Beauty via Wet Kiewa Loggin Road. I am...
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Forum: Thumpers
08-27-2009, 06:57 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 303
Luggage Grid for G650X With Hepco Racks
Hi Guys,
Was just wondering if someone has used a rear luggage grid (ideally one of the Touratech ones) with the Hepco becker pannier racks on the X-Challenge. They look like they'll need to...
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Forum: Thumpers
05-22-2009, 06:45 PM
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Replies: 346
Views: 37,480
Power Commander
You know there's two type of guys on the interwebs: those who know what they're talking about and the rest of us.
Belonging very much to the second group, I was hoping one of you guys could...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-07-2009, 12:52 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 720
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Forum: Parallel Universe
01-16-2009, 03:58 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 679
Spot on. The headers are the major point of...
Spot on. The headers are the major point of restriction in my opinion. There is also a large internal baffle in the Akrapovic muffler. Removing it also makes a substantial difference in both sound...
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Forum: Australia
01-14-2009, 07:09 PM
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Replies: 707
Views: 76,469
I just returned from six days on the 800 and...
I just returned from six days on the 800 and dropped it um, a number of times...
It stood up very well with the SW-Motech crash bars. Lost a rear indicator and a spring or two (pillion peg and...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
12-24-2008, 03:41 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 956
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Forum: Parallel Universe
12-24-2008, 02:13 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 956
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Forum: Parallel Universe
12-23-2008, 02:12 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 956
Oil Weight and Air Gap with Hyperpro on F800GS
Hi All,
I recently purchased the firmer hyperpro front springs and shock spring. My set came without instructions. I don't s'pose anyone knows the recommended oil weight and air gap? This is the...
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Forum: Australia
12-14-2008, 06:25 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,185
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Forum: Australia
12-14-2008, 04:14 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,185
Deddick Trail
Hi All,
Anyone know anything about or actually ridden the Deddick trail? Looking at it for early January. We're on KTM990's, a DRZ400 and an F800GS. All experienced dirt riders.
Thanks,
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Forum: Australia
12-02-2008, 04:21 PM
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Replies: 707
Views: 76,469
Absolutely no offence taken Rob, in fact I...
Absolutely no offence taken Rob, in fact I completely agree.
For me, the main point of this bike is as a dirt-based, 'play bike' for the summer when it's too hot to ride enduro. I haven't ridden...
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Forum: Australia
12-02-2008, 04:06 PM
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Replies: 707
Views: 76,469
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Forum: Parallel Universe
11-29-2008, 02:07 PM
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Replies: 245
Views: 44,196
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Forum: Parallel Universe
11-29-2008, 02:04 PM
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Replies: 245
Views: 44,196
Mate,
Some fantastic info there - looks...
Mate,
Some fantastic info there - looks like you've done your homework and I'll follow your instructions and see how I go.
Yes I do. I love the way the bike sounds and goes now and although I...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
11-28-2008, 08:25 PM
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Replies: 245
Views: 44,196
Remus Header and BMW Bashplate
No it does not.
The Remus headers are much larger in diameter than the standard ones and they run lower along the side of the bike. The BMW bashplate looks like it needs to hang somewhere between...
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Forum: Australia
11-27-2008, 02:28 PM
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Replies: 707
Views: 76,469
Low Down Grunt - not likely...
Hmmm, I really think that review's suss. My F800GS does NOT have what I would call low down grunt - in fact the lack of low down and mid range power is the reason I am about to install a Reumus...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
11-25-2008, 09:16 PM
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Replies: 491
Views: 178,784
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Forum: Parallel Universe
11-25-2008, 02:29 PM
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Replies: 245
Views: 44,196
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