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Instead of fuses get a PDM. It has eight circuits, 5A-15A each. Three of them automatically shut off three minutes after you shut off the ignition, four are always on, fifth is custom switchable. Instead of blowing a fuse, it opens the circuit until you solve the issue -- no fuses! I put mine under the seat. Love it! Hate fuses!
http://www.rowe-electronics.com/modules
Aerostich sells them too, so does RocketMoto (dot com) -- good people.

I'm looking for the taillight power source to install my switched power source and I noticed this plug thats not being used. Anyone know what this is for?

I cannot see your image but if I remember correctly, it is the plug for the charcoal canister for emission control.

Gentlemen, I have a question concerning the differences between the ecu's used over the years on the G650X. Basically is there any difference at all over the years and if not, does any one know why the Power Commander V list only the 2009? If there is some difference, does anyone know what it is and can I plug a 2009 ECU onto a 2007?

That has been covered in great detail in http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=654767
Short answer, if you don't want to read the whole thread - it works, no diff on ECUs.

I seem to recall the other option was the Booster Plug... though I don't know if its better or not, but price and what I remember of the reviews here on ADVRider make it sound appealing.

http://www.boosterplug.com/shop/bmw-single-cylinder-20c1.html

Sorry to revive an old post, but I'm looking for some help on a similar topic.

I'm having an issue where the connection on the Thermostat housing keep leaking and spraying coolant. Anybody have an idea how this might be solved?

In this picture, it's the part right above the number 4.


Thank you much. If i can't fix it myself, I'll have to pay $$$ to have it towed to the dealership... :-/

What is leaking? The hose connection or the plastic housing?

The plastic housing, unfortunately. A leaky hose would be an easy fix...

The plastic housing doesn't seem to sit completely flush with the reservoir it's attached to. Not sure if this is correct, but it's as far as it goes in, and it stays attached when I slide in the metal pin to lock it. Could somebody take a look/picture at theirs for comparison please?

I had a plastic leak on my radiator fromt he bike taking too many "naps". The only solution I could come up with was molding JB weld over the crack several times and forming it to the shape I needed. Took about three days of "molding" and curing but it has never leaked again, even with the bike taking several dirt naps to test my mold job.

Not the same area as yours but just an out of the box way of fixing a total PITA leak/crack.

Anyone else ever try to remove their seat and find it stuck? Seems like the latching mechanism is broken.

Any idea how to get there with the seat stuck on?

Bad one. Have you tried undoing the latch while pressing down on the rear of the saddle? It may just be a bit stuck.

You can always take the inner rear fender off and get to parts of the mechanism that way.

I tried pushing the saddle while turning the key. As well as wiggling, hitting, prying with a screwdriver and angry shouts. Nothing worked.

Will try removing the inner rear fender tomorrow. It was too dark here already to try earlier.

Removed my fender area and cut it out so I would never have the issue again. key does not work, but you just give the old bike a nice reach around and it'll unlock every time.....

No surprise to find a fair amount of dirt now shows up under the seat.

Does anyone have a Hyperpro shock with oil reservoir mounted to a Touratech subframe? The local shop is having difficulty with the install, specifically with the oil reservoir not mounting onto the subframe. There's also an issue with the angle of the hose. Frustrating.

Trying to decide if its worth it to put the progressive springs in the front shocks..
Any pro or con opinions would be welcome, and who makes them? HyperPro? I think TT sells the HyperPro also. Any others?
Anyone have a set they want to git rid if, if you gave up and replaced the front forks?
Thanks

PM on the way..

Hi guys does anybody know which other bikes have same rear disk rotors?

I found very scarce info and replacements on the net. Lots of front ones but no rears.

Found:

• http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=5476425&postcount=2165
• DISC ROTOR METALGEAR 20.220 BMW F650 Rr is same
• http://www.bashplates.de/BMW-G-650-Xchallenge-Xcountry/Brake-disc-rear-France-Equipement::61.html

Dealer can get original with 3 months delay :huh I assume they need to extract the metal out of the mine first.

Thanks