BMW G650X Challenge Thread Index

[The Jester]

Originally Posted by kito

realy somthing on an x challenge would break ??????

You're sounding a bit jaded. I haven't been on FB much recently so am not sure what issues you have been having since your water pump leak. I noticed that you blew your shock but as it's after-market you can't really blame the bike for that. What else has gone wrong?

[jabroka]

Originally Posted by pampaX

Hola che, linda moto yo tengo otra son muy buenas me hubiese gustado tener una moto asi cuando estaba por alla en fin. Que la disfrutes. De que lugar son las fotos?

I agree with bike prices down there, I sold a Transalp '94 and bought a BMW GSD650 over here for the same money

Hola! Gracias! sos de Arg? que parte?

I'm not sure where those pics where taken, somewhere in NOA probably.

Anyway.. I got the X at home now but didn't have a chance to do a proper ride yet, just a few runs around my block.

already took the rear fender off (i'll probably install a tail tidy), installed a clutch perch with shorty lever, rallye foam grips and replaced some rusty bolts.

[pampaX]

Originalmente de la pampa hence el sobrenombre , vos?

Originally Posted by jabroka

Hola! Gracias! sos de Arg? que parte?

I'm not sure where those pics where taken, somewhere in NOA probably.

Anyway.. I got the X at home now but didn't have a chance to do a proper ride yet, just a few runs around my block.

already took the rear fender off (i'll probably install a tail tidy), installed a clutch perch with shorty lever, rallye foam grips and replaced some rusty bolts.

[Bryan Chandler]

I took the XChallenge to the shop, they couldn't find the problem, should I replace the ignition barrel?

[The Jester]

Originally Posted by Bryan Chandler

I took the XChallenge to the shop, they couldn't find the problem, should I replace the ignition barrel?

Easy enough to test. Follow the lead back from the barrel to the connector under the clocks. There are only 2 wires which should connect when ignition is on. Test barrel with multimeter or bike by shorting 2 wires from the loom itself.

[zoharl]

The clutch perch you installed, which brand is it ?
dose it support the nutral indicator ? can you start the engin not in nutral, just by holding the clutch ? because I cant see that wire get into this new cluth.
It looks very nice of course, thas why I'm asking

Zohar

Originally Posted by jabroka

Hola! Gracias! sos de Arg? que parte?

I'm not sure where those pics where taken, somewhere in NOA probably.

Anyway.. I got the X at home now but didn't have a chance to do a proper ride yet, just a few runs around my block.

already took the rear fender off (i'll probably install a tail tidy), installed a clutch perch with shorty lever, rallye foam grips and replaced some rusty bolts.

[jabroka]

Originally Posted by zoharl

The clutch perch you installed, which brand is it ?
dose it support the nutral indicator ? can you start the engin not in nutral, just by holding the clutch ? because I cant see that wire get into this new cluth.
It looks very nice of course, thas why I'm asking

Zohar

Hi Zoharl.. the perch wont hold the safety switch 'couse its universal fitment, I just took the switch off and looped the wires so it will start in gear.

The clutch perch and lever are Argentinean made, the brand is WIRTZ.. I believe they also sell internationally .. here is their site http://www.wirtz.net/catalog

There are many different options, short lever, long lever, flex levers etc.etc. you just choose what you like most.

Some of their stuff look very similar to some moose parts, I was told that they fab stuff for moose but I'm not certain of this.

[flyrodder]

I've got a stock tail-light assembly for sale if anyone is in need.

http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=871918

[jabroka]

Originally Posted by pampaX

Originalmente de la pampa hence el sobrenombre , vos?

San Isidro.. Buenos Aires

Hey, you have a PM..

[August West]

Originally Posted by Bryan Chandler

I took the XChallenge to the shop, they couldn't find the problem, should I replace the ignition barrel?

I am in the process of mounting a rocker switch in place of the barrel assembly. IMO they are so prone to failure I don't want to replace such a cheesy piece. Currently looking for a suitable mounting point, not sure I want it right out in the open....

[tbarstow]

Originally Posted by August West

I am in the process of mounting a rocker switch in place of the barrel assembly. IMO they are so prone to failure I don't want to replace such a cheesy piece. Currently looking for a suitable mounting point, not sure I want it right out in the open....

Put 2 or 3 switches on there together. It will confuse people.

Or just don't worry about it. People will be looking for a key switch and miss one like that. You could also use a reed switch and a rare earth magnet.

[August West]

Originally Posted by tbarstow

Put 2 or 3 switches on there together. It will confuse people.

Or just don't worry about it. People will be looking for a key switch and miss one like that. You could also use a reed switch and a rare earth magnet.

I was thinking that if it was out in the open someone fiddling with the bike could turn it on by accident. I would bet that it will be handlebar mounted shortly. The don't worry about it option seems most likely.

[Boughton]

Anyone have info on hardwiring a GPS Garmin Montana to the x challenge? I have purchased the ram mount (garmin) adapter that allows you to snap the GPS directly into it, then mount to the bike. I haven't received the mount yet so Im unsure on the wires. I would like to wire it into the key, so when I turn the key off the gps is not draining the battery?

Any suggestions on wiring.

[macadamia]

The best way I found is to purchase a "automotive relay" from radio shack and use a Centech AP-1 or similar wiring block for the bike. Use the diagram below...

Here are the photos of my install...

You do not necessarily need to remove the airbox to do this install, but I was doing a bunch of other things when I did my install...

The red square in the photo to the right of the throttle body (with the red rag stuffed in it) is the automotive relay...

[michel700c]

Originally Posted by wah64apache

Thanks MJS. I am also looking at the 105mm kit from CT Racing that uses a JE forged piston also. It will take the engine out to 720cc I believe. But the issue is it will require a re-sleeve of the cylinder with another, bigger Nikasil sleeve.
Millenium technologies can do that. It won't be cheap and I don't know if I can find anyone to re-flash the ECU with appropriate fuel maps. I'm a Luddite when it comes to computers. The DS 650 was carbureted so it was something they could do easily with jetting. Ours aren't so easy.
Bottom line, if I can fit the standard bore JE piston with 11.5 then that is what is going in. I don't want another cast piston. I'll do what I can once I know how close these two pistons were in compression height to minimize the impact if it is higher with pockets.
Cheers, Frank

This place looks interesting: http://www.omwracing.com/engines_rotaxds650.htm
730, 770, or even 800cc!
Power Commander makes a tuneable fuel control unit for the X.