The G650 GS Thread - Page 41

africa twin · 12-24-2012, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pyoungbl

In 316 Stainless? Not at my local store.

You may have to order online

Boats313 · 12-24-2012, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by africa twin

You may have to order online

I had found some of those, but I was worried they would pull through after awhile. My fabrication skills aren't nearly as good as my design skills, by the time I got the holes countersunk who knows what would be left under that head.

pyoungbl · 12-24-2012, 06:14 PM

Africa Twin,
Thanks for the info on the A4 (316) stuff. My local store looked at me in disbelief when I asked for that earlier in the year.

studioe6 · 12-24-2012, 08:07 PM

Nice, I'm getting one this week.. its in the mail and should arrive right after christmas.
Let me know how it turns out for you or if you have any install tips.

Cheers

Quote:

Originally Posted by PACK RAT

Hello all,

I have a 2012 G650GS with about 2600 miles on it. Im going to be replacing the factory exaust with a Leo Vince LV-One EVO II Slip-On Exhaust, does any one have an idea what would be a good asking price for the factory exaust if I decide to sell it??

Thanks for your help,

seth · 12-28-2012, 03:17 PM

Just an FYI for other cheap skates out there, I found a good deal on a used 05 f650gs scorpion exaust exhaust on ebay and figured it it does not fit I will have all winter to make it work. Took the factory cans off (Not as easy as I thought it would be) Then Shazzzzamm!!! The scorpion fit beautifully. No fussing at all. I also got a sweet deal on a used Dakar bash plate, all I needed was $1 worth of fasteners and it looks and fits great.

PACK RAT · 12-29-2012, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seth

Just an FYI for other cheap skates out there, I found a good deal on a used 05 f650gs scorpion exaust exhaust on ebay and figured it it does not fit I will have all winter to make it work. Took the factory cans off (Not as easy as I thought it would be) Then Shazzzzamm!!! The scorpion fit beautifully. No fussing at all. I also got a sweet deal on a used Dakar bash plate, all I needed was $1 worth of fasteners and it looks and fits great.

Congrats on the new exaust. How about a pic??

seth · 12-30-2012, 05:20 AM

I snapped this quick last night in the garage after dark. I'll get some better lit ones after I shovel some of this snow.

reenmachine · 12-30-2012, 09:49 AM

All loaded up the morning after Christmas for a 4-day trip into Death Valley and once again, no start. The OEM battery weakened quickly so I went on a rampage around LA desperately trying to find an AGM battery so I could carry on with my trip. After finding several AGM batteries that were "close, but no cigar" (e.g. terminals reversed) I bought an 8-cell Ballistic EVO2 LiFe unit for $160 at a local shop:

http://www.ballisticparts.com/produc...ries/8cell.php

It is awesome. Massive weight savings. Cranks like mad. 275 CCA vs. 120 from the OEM. A fraction of the size and 1.7lb.

I used the foam from the box to fit the battery to the compartment, which, even though it was kind of a rush job, came out fine and I'll probably leave it that way for a while. It's got thick padding on 5 sides, so it's incredibly well isolated from vibration and shock.

Left for my trip only about 5 hours late. Saw all kinds of conditions and the battery performed flawlessly, starting the bike quickly and confidently every time. Hot starts, cold starts (25°F), after refueling, etc.

Between this and getting the decompression fix my faith in the bike will be restored.

studioe6 · 12-30-2012, 09:57 AM

That's awesome...

A new battery just like that is my next purchase... Something that the bike should have shipped with in the first place....
Wouldn't mind if BMW charged 500$ more for the bike in exchange for a few upgraded items right from the get-go.

Is that a similar battery to the Shorai?

Quote:

Originally Posted by reenmachine

All loaded up the morning after Christmas for a 4-day trip into Death Valley and once again, no start. The OEM battery weakened quickly so I went on a rampage around LA desperately trying to find an AGM battery so I could carry on with my trip. After finding several AGM batteries that were "close, but no cigar" (e.g. terminals reversed) I bought an 8-cell Ballistic EVO2 LiFe unit for $160 at a local shop:

http://www.ballisticparts.com/produc...ries/8cell.php

It is awesome. Massive weight savings. Cranks like mad. 275 CCA vs. 120 from the OEM. A fraction of the size and 1.7lb.

I used the foam from the box to fit the battery to the compartment, which, even though it was kind of a rush job, came out fine and I'll probably leave it that way for a while. It's got thick padding on 5 sides, so it's incredibly well isolated from vibration and shock.

Left for my trip only about 5 hours late. Saw all kinds of conditions and the battery performed flawlessly, starting the bike quickly and confidently every time. Hot starts, cold starts (25°F), after refueling, etc.

Between this and getting the decompression fix my faith in the bike will be restored.

PACK RAT · 12-30-2012, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seth

I snapped this quick last night in the garage after dark. I'll get some better lit ones after I shovel some of this snow.

looks nice man!! Cant wait for my pipe to come in. Should be here sometime this week. I keep telling my self OK this is the last farkle for awhile, I have to chill out and save some money.. LOL

reenmachine · 12-30-2012, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by studioe6

That's awesome...

A new battery just like that is my next purchase... Something that the bike should have shipped with in the first place....
Wouldn't mind if BMW charged 500$ more for the bike in exchange for a few upgraded items right from the get-go.

Is that a similar battery to the Shorai?

Yes, it's the same LiFe chemistry as the Shorai. The Shorai has less cold cranking amps (210 vs. 275) but looks to have more robust packaging (probably where the added weight comes from).

reenmachine · 12-30-2012, 12:07 PM

Had a great little run out to Saline Valley/Death Valley, CA after Christmas and posted pics in Day Trippin':

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=851956

PACK RAT · 12-30-2012, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reenmachine

Had a great little run out to Saline Valley/Death Valley, CA after Christmas and posted pics in Day Trippin':

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=851956

Awesome pics!!! Looks like you had fun...

PACK RAT · 12-30-2012, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reenmachine

Had a great little run out to Saline Valley/Death Valley, CA after Christmas and posted pics in Day Trippin':

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=851956

Did you go solo??

reenmachine · 12-30-2012, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PACK RAT

Did you go solo??

Yep!

12-24-2012, 06:14 PM	#603
pyoungbl Colonel Blood Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Portsmouth, Virginia Oddometer: 220	Africa Twin, Thanks for the info on the A4 (316) stuff. My local store looked at me in disbelief when I asked for that earlier in the year. __________________ Growing old ain't for sissies!

12-28-2012, 03:17 PM	#605
seth Adventurer Joined: Sep 2011 Location: South East Pa. Oddometer: 20	F650 exhaust for G650GS Just an FYI for other cheap skates out there, I found a good deal on a used 05 f650gs scorpion exaust exhaust on ebay and figured it it does not fit I will have all winter to make it work. Took the factory cans off (Not as easy as I thought it would be) Then Shazzzzamm!!! The scorpion fit beautifully. No fussing at all. I also got a sweet deal on a used Dakar bash plate, all I needed was $1 worth of fasteners and it looks and fits great.

12-30-2012, 09:49 AM	#608
reenmachine Rain or Shine Joined: Jul 2011 Location: Studio City, CA Oddometer: 147	All loaded up the morning after Christmas for a 4-day trip into Death Valley and once again, no start. The OEM battery weakened quickly so I went on a rampage around LA desperately trying to find an AGM battery so I could carry on with my trip. After finding several AGM batteries that were "close, but no cigar" (e.g. terminals reversed) I bought an 8-cell Ballistic EVO2 LiFe unit for $160 at a local shop: http://www.ballisticparts.com/produc...ries/8cell.php It is awesome. Massive weight savings. Cranks like mad. 275 CCA vs. 120 from the OEM. A fraction of the size and 1.7lb. I used the foam from the box to fit the battery to the compartment, which, even though it was kind of a rush job, came out fine and I'll probably leave it that way for a while. It's got thick padding on 5 sides, so it's incredibly well isolated from vibration and shock. Left for my trip only about 5 hours late. Saw all kinds of conditions and the battery performed flawlessly, starting the bike quickly and confidently every time. Hot starts, cold starts (25°F), after refueling, etc. Between this and getting the decompression fix my faith in the bike will be restored. __________________ '11 BMW G650GS '02 Yamaha FZ1

12-30-2012, 12:07 PM	#612
reenmachine Rain or Shine Joined: Jul 2011 Location: Studio City, CA Oddometer: 147	Had a great little run out to Saline Valley/Death Valley, CA after Christmas and posted pics in Day Trippin': http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=851956 __________________ '11 BMW G650GS '02 Yamaha FZ1

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12-30-2012, 05:20 AM	#607
seth Adventurer Joined: Sep 2011 Location: South East Pa. Oddometer: 20	I snapped this quick last night in the garage after dark. I'll get some better lit ones after I shovel some of this snow.