So we've all heard/seen the 650 xchallenge...let's see your XCOUNTRY! - Page 2

Olas · 12-06-2007, 11:21 AM

Well....here it is:

Keep in mind, I am a rookie welder with limited experience but I have a great teacher. Mounts up nicely, I can tell there's a bit more noise coming from down there, not much but it just sounds different you know? I am happy with it

It cost me roughly 15 dollars and a few hours of drawing and fabricating to make it. Oh yeah, this is probably about 90 % finished, I plan on adding some holes to the front so I can mount a tool tube up there. Any other suggestions?

GB · 12-06-2007, 11:47 AM

Looks good

In the last picture, I would round off the sharp 90 degree edge near the oil filter cover. Plus, the banjo bolt under the engine looks vulnerable if the bashplate flexes against it.. Maybe a rubber bushing of sorts that can be mounted around it to take he load

now, get it painted and you're done

scarysharkface · 12-06-2007, 11:56 AM

Gadget Boy's suggestions and a hole for the oil drain plug and I think you're good to go! Looks great!

Olas · 12-09-2007, 07:51 PM

Here's the finished skidplate and rack:

I couldn't wait till the morning to take pics....sorry

Any links to shops that sell good top boxes I could mount to this?

GOT DIRT? · 12-10-2007, 05:50 PM

Looks good,nice job.

Bong · 12-10-2007, 06:10 PM

Hey asaracho, any plans to make more? Wanna make me a set?

Thanks

Sonymalc · 12-10-2007, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gadget Boy

Looks good

In the last picture, I would round off the sharp 90 degree edge near the oil filter cover.

just FYI, I think thats the starter cover, The oil filter is the one near the rear.

Nice stuff, Looks really good for homemade, Great job

Olas · 12-10-2007, 10:13 PM

If I had my own shop, i'd definitely make more but as of now that's just not possible, sorry! I do have the dimensions and drawings though, so if anyone has a good shop around that you can use or have someone do it for ya PM me and i'll see if I can scan it and send it over to ya.

Oni · 12-11-2007, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asaracho

I can tell there's a bit more noise coming from down there, not much but it just sounds different you know?

Some guys have been using Dynamat on the big TT skid plate for the X...I used some spray on rubberized undercoating and sound eliminator. Helps a lot for the noise.

GB · 12-11-2007, 09:58 AM

Nice work!! Too bad you can't crank them out and take some of TT's business away..

By the way folks, Touratech has raised their prices on all their farkles, due to the falling US$... the TT X Challenge bashplate has gone up $20 odd to $243 from $220..

Olas · 12-11-2007, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oni

Some guys have been using Dynamat on the big TT skid plate for the X...I used some spray on rubberized undercoating and sound eliminator. Helps a lot for the noise.

Got any links to pics or product websites or maybe stores that sell this stuff? Thanks!

Oni · 12-11-2007, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asaracho

Got any links to pics or product websites or maybe stores that sell this stuff? Thanks!

Spray on undercoating. I just got mine at the local auto parts store. It's in a rattlecan. There are several different brands...guessing they are pretty much the same. I tossed my can (used the full can) after I was done so don't remember the brand.

Pretty sure any auto parts store would have it. http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductL...?Category=3280

As for the Dynamat stuff...I think it is used for soundproofing doors and stuff...so check with car stereo installation places.

Ed@Ford · 12-11-2007, 04:30 PM

JC Whitney used to sell a reasonably priced top box. Personally I prefer a plastic toolbox (Craftsman) bungied to my WeeStrom rack.

rich_mc · 12-29-2007, 07:36 PM

Just saw an X Country in person for the first time today......I liked it a lot......I think it might be my next bike.......

sysie · 12-30-2007, 07:09 AM

hi guys... have anyone tried / thought about putting the headlight and the high fender from the Xchallenge on the Xcountry??? will it fit ? ? ?

Think it will look cool

??

12-06-2007, 11:21 AM	#16
Olas ^OP the darkness Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Englewood, CO Oddometer: 3,588	Homemade skidplate Well....here it is: Keep in mind, I am a rookie welder with limited experience but I have a great teacher. Mounts up nicely, I can tell there's a bit more noise coming from down there, not much but it just sounds different you know? I am happy with it It cost me roughly 15 dollars and a few hours of drawing and fabricating to make it. Oh yeah, this is probably about 90 % finished, I plan on adding some holes to the front so I can mount a tool tube up there. Any other suggestions? __________________ Rebuild threads: '92 XT600, '87 XR250R Lighten up, Francis.

12-06-2007, 11:47 AM	#17
GB Mod Squad Joined: Aug 2002 Location: Toronto, ON Oddometer: 53,498	Looks good In the last picture, I would round off the sharp 90 degree edge near the oil filter cover. Plus, the banjo bolt under the engine looks vulnerable if the bashplate flexes against it.. Maybe a rubber bushing of sorts that can be mounted around it to take he load now, get it painted and you're done __________________ ADV decals, patches & flag? Here

12-06-2007, 11:56 AM	#18
scarysharkface 40-128 Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Lakland Oddometer: 12,355	Gadget Boy's suggestions and a hole for the oil drain plug and I think you're good to go! Looks great! __________________ The road to Hell is paved... Save $5 on a Smugmug subscription when you use my coupon: yBr7OofIPuOP6 KLR takes a circular route to Big Bend '13 http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=887449

12-09-2007, 07:51 PM	#19
Olas ^OP the darkness Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Englewood, CO Oddometer: 3,588	Here's the finished skidplate and rack: I couldn't wait till the morning to take pics....sorry Any links to shops that sell good top boxes I could mount to this? __________________ Rebuild threads: '92 XT600, '87 XR250R Lighten up, Francis.

12-10-2007, 10:13 PM	#23
Olas ^OP the darkness Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Englewood, CO Oddometer: 3,588	If I had my own shop, i'd definitely make more but as of now that's just not possible, sorry! I do have the dimensions and drawings though, so if anyone has a good shop around that you can use or have someone do it for ya PM me and i'll see if I can scan it and send it over to ya. __________________ Rebuild threads: '92 XT600, '87 XR250R Lighten up, Francis.

12-10-2007, 05:50 PM	#20
GOT DIRT? Studly Adventurer Joined: May 2007 Location: nw conn. Oddometer: 884	Looks good,nice job.

12-10-2007, 06:10 PM	#21
Bong Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2004 Location: Seattle, WA USA Oddometer: 144	Hey asaracho, any plans to make more? Wanna make me a set? Thanks

12-11-2007, 09:58 AM	#25
GB Mod Squad Joined: Aug 2002 Location: Toronto, ON Oddometer: 53,498	Nice work!! Too bad you can't crank them out and take some of TT's business away.. By the way folks, Touratech has raised their prices on all their farkles, due to the falling US$... the TT X Challenge bashplate has gone up $20 odd to $243 from $220.. __________________ ADV decals, patches & flag? Here

12-11-2007, 04:30 PM	#28
Ed@Ford Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2004 Location: Dearborn MI Oddometer: 1,061	JC Whitney used to sell a reasonably priced top box. Personally I prefer a plastic toolbox (Craftsman) bungied to my WeeStrom rack.

12-29-2007, 07:36 PM	#29
rich_mc Full Fledged MEM-Ber Joined: Feb 2005 Location: Ohio Oddometer: 2,216	Just saw an X Country in person for the first time today......I liked it a lot......I think it might be my next bike.......

12-30-2007, 07:09 AM	#30
sysie Gnarly Adventurer Joined: May 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Oddometer: 280	hi guys... have anyone tried / thought about putting the headlight and the high fender from the Xchallenge on the Xcountry??? will it fit ? ? ? Think it will look cool ?? __________________ Yamaha Tenere Dress like you going to fall..... then don't!

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