RATEL engineering design - BMW 650GS/Dakar/Sertao YZ/WR suspension upgrade

***UPDATE***

Some bad news unfortunately.
I will no longer be making up axle kits.
I have changed the focus of my little business to consulting and education.
I just don't get the time to manufacture the parts myself anymore.
And getting them made up for me is just not financially viable.
I would have to double the price just to break even.

I will still be making the sheetmetal parts. Footpeg brackets, etc. But any machining will no longer be possible.
Things may change in the future

I do have some bits and pieces left over which I will post up in the near future.

I would really like to thank all that purchased parts from me and helped build up my little business. You shared in my passion for the bike and manufacturing

But for now onto bigger and better things

Cheers
Craig

Axle kit - Aus$400.00 (08/06/2023) - Open Cartridge forks
Axle kit - Aus$420.00 (08/06/2023) - Closed Cartridge forks(SSS)
Can be used on BMW 650 singles and Husqvarna 650 Terra/Strada(See below)
BMW kit


Axle and nut - 4140 steel, nickel plated
Right spacers - 304 Stainless Steel
Non ABS bike - Left spacer(with bearing cover) - 6061 T6 anodised - Aus$40.00(30/12/2021) (Optional)

ABS bike - ABS mount spacer - Aus$75.00(08/06/2023) (Optional) BMW and Husqvarna(Red)
Bracket - 6061 Aluminium
Bolts included

Calliper Hanger - A$200.00(08/06/2023)
BMW and Husqvarna
Calliper hanger - 6061 T6 Aluminium, Anodised
High tensile capscrews and cone lock washers
Mounting holes - M8 with 102mm pitch - open cartridge
Mounting holes - M8 with 78mm pitch - closed cartridge SSS

Please make sure what forks you have before purchasing this calliper hanger

Please have a look at the list here

Husqvarna Terra/Strada kit



Swing arm 25mm raising links - A$190.00(08/06/2023)

Links - 6061 T6 Aluminium, Anodised.
Bearings, seals and bushes are NOT included


Hooter and fender support brackets for BMW OEM fender

Hooter Bracket - $15.00


2mm Stainless Steel

Fender Support Bracket - $35.00

As you can see the mounting holes have been updated to include the BMW lower clamp holes. So the support bracket can now be used to strengthen the fender on an OEM BMW front end and a Yamaha converted front end

2mm Stainless Steel
fasteners included
BMW Hooter and Fender Bracket Installation Guide

Fender Support Bracket for Husqvarna TR650 Terra

Fender support Bracket - $40.00


A big difference in rigidity!
1.5mm Stainless Steel
fasteners included

HUSKY Fender brace installation guide


8mm Neck Spacer with bearing cover - A$60.00(08/06/2023)


I also now make a 4mm spacer for the SSS conversions



I want to keep this post as simple and clean as possible. Any further info required please don't hesitate to contact me. PM or email

For those who have already purchased, please feel free to add any feedback below.
And pictures of your installations please. Lots of pictures.

Cheers
Craig

Case Saver - A$200.00(08/06/2023)
To suit a rotax 650 donk
BMW F650GS(single), BMW F650GS Dakar, BMW X-Challenge/Country/Moto, G650GS, G650GS Sertao, Husqvarna TR650 Terra/Strada

Within reason you can choose your colour if you are prepared to wait for the next batch.
Otherwise I will be making in these basic colours which pretty much cover all basic requirements
Black - Bronze - Red
GunMetal - Clear - Blue

Aluminium 6061 T6, Anodised

On the bike


±150g/6oz
Deceptively light


Anyone interested, PM or email me

It will also fit on a Husky Terra/Strada 650


Voltage Regulator relocation bracket - $95.00
As per the latest model 650s this bracket allows you to move your voltage regulator up and into the airflow.
The kit includes spacers and M5 screws

4 colour choices. Blue, Red, Black and Gunmetal
Installed on my bike and dirty after a ride

Footpeg relocation Brackets - A$230.00(08/06/2023)
There are 4 different mounting positions. And rotating the channel 180° moves the pegs 5mm up or down.
So that makes 8 different positions all up
From 35mm to 70mm offset to the rear
from -7.5mm to +7.5mm up and down



4 sets of mounting holes


BMW OEM footpegs


Yamaha WR/YZ footpegs


Brackets - 4mm Stainless Steel
Plus a bracing plate of 3mm to strengthen the channel mounting threads.

Bolt on interchangeable peg mount channels - choice of Yamaha or BMW

Chain Guide - BMW 650 single
In black powdercoat

Or Stainless Steel



Currently only selling the brackets.
Aus$165.00 (30/12/2021)
Unfortunately I'm having difficulty getting the sliders for a reasonable price.
They are available in the USA for US$45.00. But they won't ship to Aus.

So I would suggest folks from USA and Europe put their hands up for these 2. The sliders are easily available there. Part No: 8000H7668
BRP also have a part that fits - CGD-9222-BR1
See below shown on a Husky. But will fit a BMW as well

Chain Guide bracket- Husqvarna TR650 Terra/Strada


Aus$175.00 - bracket only

BRP slider

Picture credit Kenneth Webb


Handle Bar Risers - 30mm - BMW G650GS/ SERTAO
Handle Bar Risers - 25mm - BMW G650GS/ SERTAO
Bolts included
With a bit of creative routing it is not necessary to lengthen the cables


Anodised Billet Aluminium, Bolts included
Aus$95.00

Handle Bar Risers - 30mm - BMW R1200GS/GSA LC


Anodised Billet Aluminium, Bolts included
Aus$95.00



No issues with cable lengths.

Rear Luggage racks. no longer available

I'm interested in a fender support bracket. How do I go about ordering?

Check your PM

Update

I have had the foot peg relocation brackets mounted on my bike a while now, but I have not had a chance to ride the bike until just earlier today...

The brackets are beautifully crafted and the mounting was piece of cake; everything fitted perfectly, except I needed to change the top bolt on the left side bracket since the original bolt had a bit too large head.



Use a bolt like this instead;


The original foot peg+brackets (left + right) weighs 1350g, Aquatics bracket+my new foot pegs (heavy ass 380g pegs) weighs 1280g, so it's definitely lighter for all you weight weenies out there. With lighter pegs even better!


On the bike the new setup gave me a much better riding position sitting down, I'm 185cm tall (would be somewhere around 6"1 for non metric guys) and the cramped bent knees position are all gone now. Standing up riding are suddenly a dream... it might be the joy of the moment, but it actually felt like the bike handled totally different (read; much better). Riding standing with the original pegs always made me a bit uneasy and made my feet hurt, such a difference with the wider pegs!


The only downside (which I already was aware of before mounting the new brackets) are the brake lever now are a bit too far from the peg. I tried bending it a bit in a vice and it got a bit better, but I guess something else have to be done in the long run...


The shifter are no problem reaching, and perhaps even better a bit more forward since I always are a bit scared of getting my foot caged in a unfavourable angle between the foot peg and gear lever shifting up while riding rough terrain... my large feet!!


Last words are I'm sooo pleased with the new setup :)

I only rode a local fire trail today, but next weekend I'm going overseas to Jylland, Denmark to try it out in the dunes....

The look top notch. How do these compare to the TT relocation pegs? Are they the same distance pulled rearward?

A little further.
Mine are 60mm offset, same height. TT are 50mm as far as I know

Have a look at post 2
http://advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=23379483&postcount=2

How do I get your contact info. I am intrested in the foot peg relocation.

I have 1 Blue one in stock


Taking orders for the next batch. If you get your name on the list early enough you get to choose your colour.

I think in good percentage of "incidents", you may be right.

Next batch of case savers starts tomorrow.
There has been a delay in material delivery

I have 11 orders and so there are 13 going begging. Get in early and you can choose your colour.
The Husky boys(and girls) will get the logo as well.

Nice looking Work Aquatic.

G650gs 25mm lowering links, have you made them or can you make them?
Keen for a set for short wifes bike.

Dave

Please see post #3 for newly updated foot peg brackets.
Now with positional adjustment.

I have 3 sets available

I'd buy a set of peg relocation brackets for the Dakar. Does Pay Pal work? PM me please.

Some case savers in stock as the intended owners have not come forward to claim

Red with Husky H - 2
Black - 1 - sold pending payment
Blue - 1
Gunmetal - 1
Clear (silver) - 1

I also have 3 'raw' in stock. Choose the colour of your choice. Just give me a week to have it anodised.

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I also have new fender brackets, cable guides, hooter brackets and 'old shape abs sensor' brackets ready to go.

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The 9 sets of footpegs brackets currently in production are all spoken for.
Quite popular lately . So anyone who wants, let me know and I will get some more on order.

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I still have 4 axles and hanger kits available.

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Raising links are in queue for a production run.
I have had requests for a standard length and a longer(lowering) length link. If there is more interest I may be convinced to put them on the product list. Hands up who wants.

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Sadly the Yamaha/BMW hybrid brake disc was a no go as it is just to expensive.
However I am willing to offer a modified hanger. If you take a hanger I will give you the CAD information required to modify a BMW disc to fit it to a Yamaha front wheel. Having access to a waterjet cutter is the ideal situation. I managed to get a disc modified locally for AUD20
These hangers will be a special order. They'll be only slightly dearer but there will be a waiting period.
So if you can get a Kayaba front end with a wheel included, this may be the cheapest option for you.

I have to say thanks to those who have spent some of their hard earned with me. It has become way bigger than I ever expected. I have been struggling to keep up at stages.
Also feel free to post pictures here for others to see. Feedback, both positive and negative, is also most welcome.

Thanks again
Craig