BMW G650X Challenge Thread Index - Page 54

c.vestal · 10-06-2009, 06:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hugues

I am after saddle bags for the XC without all the luggage frame stuff. Does this exist? Any recommendations that can deal with the exhaust? Other easy options? I have tried searching with no luck. XC is standard, few mods and factory exhaust. Cheers - Hugo

Try Wolfman.
My buddy used a duffel in Baja that worked great.
Eric owned a X while he developed luggage for it. Contact him he likely has soft saddle bags for the X.
Image of duffel

Happycamper · 10-06-2009, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cvestal

Try Wolfman.
My buddy used a duffel in Baja that worked great.
Eric owned a X while he developed luggage for it. Contact him he likely has soft saddle bags for the X.
Image of duffel

What model tank bag was that? The enduro or explorer? I will most likely be sourcing a tankbag from Wolfman and any feedback would be appreciated.

Thanks

tbarstow · 10-06-2009, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hugues

I am after saddle bags for the XC without all the luggage frame stuff. Does this exist? Any recommendations that can deal with the exhaust? Other easy options? I have tried searching with no luck. XC is standard, few mods and factory exhaust. Cheers - Hugo

Go with a Giant Loop bag. I have a Great Basin and it works great. I attach it by putting some lifting shackles in the passenger peg bolt holes. I have pics of it in the West forum, but I'll have to dig them out later.

With any system, the biggest obstacle is the exhaust with the %#)(*&% catalytic converter that will melt anything that touches it. To get around this with the GreatBasin, I went to the snooty cooking products store and bought a silicone baking mat that is rated to 1100°F. It worked nicely to keep the bag from getting fried.

c.vestal · 10-06-2009, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Happycamper

What model tank bag was that? The enduro or explorer? I will most likely be sourcing a tankbag from Wolfman and any feedback would be appreciated.

Thanks

Not sure you have to ask Nada

DiscoDino · 10-06-2009, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tbarstow

Go with a Giant Loop bag. I have a Great Basin and it works great. I attach it by putting some lifting shackles in the passenger peg bolt holes. I have pics of it in the West forum, but I'll have to dig them out later.

With any system, the biggest obstacle is the exhaust with the %#)(*&% catalytic converter that will melt anything that touches it. To get around this with the GreatBasin, I went to the snooty cooking products store and bought a silicone baking mat that is rated to 1100°F. It worked nicely to keep the bag from getting fried.

x2 on Giant Loop...I have pics of my X with it on the Giant Loop thread in Vendors

Butters · 10-06-2009, 11:57 AM

I have the Wolfman Ridgeline on mine. It's nice, but it isn't the best if you are going to be going in and out of the bag since you have to fight with four straps. I am going to get the HB racks and put my Ortliebs dry bags on them. That set up worked well on my DRZ - although a bit bulky to leave on all the time. I will save the Ridgeline for trips (combined with the dry bags) as opposed to day to day storage.

foxqc · 10-12-2009, 04:27 AM

Hi all! I'm new to forums, so please forgive me if my post is not at the right place!

I bought days ago my new G650X Challenge, and I'm already concerned with the limited range of the bike. I'm searching for a solution about this and came upon threads in this forum. I really like the brilliant idea to have the main tank feeded by it's vent from the aux. tank.

I'm looking to add between 3 to 5 liters only and I wish to keep the cost low and do it myself.

I'm especially interested to use the right hand side of the subframe (where there is 2 bolts used to hold a canister of some sort...), attach to it a small plastic auxiliary tank and do the plumbing to use the vent of the main tank....

Many of you have presented their solution. Is there some concensus on what setup presents the best combination of effectiveness, low cost and durability?

Thanks for the advice!

Regards,

JF

muddyrabbit · 10-12-2009, 04:42 AM

O God, not again.

olyflyer · 10-12-2009, 06:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by foxqc

Hi all! I'm new to forums, so please forgive me if my post is not at the right place!

I bought days ago my new G650X Challenge, and I'm already concerned with the limited range of the bike. I'm searching for a solution about this and came upon threads in this forum. I really like the brilliant idea to have the main tank feeded by it's vent from the aux. tank.

I'm looking to add between 3 to 5 liters only and I wish to keep the cost low and do it myself.

I'm especially interested to use the right hand side of the subframe (where there is 2 bolts used to hold a canister of some sort...), attach to it a small plastic auxiliary tank and do the plumbing to use the vent of the main tank....

Many of you have presented their solution. Is there some concensus on what setup presents the best combination of effectiveness, low cost and durability?

Thanks for the advice!

Regards,

JF

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=335086

scroll down and look under extra fuel

rwamf · 10-12-2009, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by foxqc

Hi all! I'm new to forums, so please forgive me if my post is not at the right place!

I bought days ago my new G650X Challenge, and I'm already concerned with the limited range of the bike. I'm searching for a solution about this and came upon threads in this forum. I really like the brilliant idea to have the main tank feeded by it's vent from the aux. tank.

I'm looking to add between 3 to 5 liters only and I wish to keep the cost low and do it myself.

I'm especially interested to use the right hand side of the subframe (where there is 2 bolts used to hold a canister of some sort...), attach to it a small plastic auxiliary tank and do the plumbing to use the vent of the main tank....

Many of you have presented their solution. Is there some concensus on what setup presents the best combination of effectiveness, low cost and durability?

Thanks for the advice!

Regards,

JF

Sonymalc and I used the Koplin fuel pack Jr. ( will hold 1.7 gal) they worked great on out last 2200 mile offroad ride, We did add a brace made from some 3/4" aluminum angle , all worked great and was never a problem to use the fuel, we did not plumb it up to draw fuel from it first, not a big deal for us.

Lankbrown · 10-24-2009, 03:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Happycamper

All,

I bought an Xchallenge last month and was wondering if anyone with the acce$$ory BMW passenger footpegs could chime in on how useful they are as an alternative place to put your feet on longer highway stretches.

I would not buy them solely for that reason (would use the mounts as an attachment point for a Great Basin Giantloop bag), but it could get me off of the fence.

Thanks!

HappyCamper

Brought my bike second hand a couple of months ago. Replaced the subframe and now there is nowhere to mount them. If you live in OZ happy to sell them for half genuine price.

Lank Brown

dirtsurfer · 11-09-2009, 12:22 AM

Anyone know if other brand spockets fit the X Challenge ?

Cruz · 11-09-2009, 12:31 AM

DS, look here. http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=335086

Bert Fox · 11-09-2009, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dirtsurfer

Anyone know if other brand spockets fit the X Challenge ?

This past summer, I sent an old sprocket to Sprocket Specialists. They now offer one for XCh in aluminum for around $50. They sent me a free one in exchange for the pattern one.
Bert

dirtsurfer · 11-11-2009, 07:19 PM

I am looking for an instrument cluster for the X challenge as mine has been damaged. I think X Country and X Cross are the same also aprillia pegaso. Please PM me if you know where I may be able to find one. thanks

10-06-2009, 11:57 AM	#801
Butters . . . . . . Joined: Oct 2008 Location: NoVA Oddometer: 2,069	I have the Wolfman Ridgeline on mine. It's nice, but it isn't the best if you are going to be going in and out of the bag since you have to fight with four straps. I am going to get the HB racks and put my Ortliebs dry bags on them. That set up worked well on my DRZ - although a bit bulky to leave on all the time. I will save the Ridgeline for trips (combined with the dry bags) as opposed to day to day storage. __________________ Marc 07 XChallenge 99 VFR

10-12-2009, 04:27 AM	#802
foxqc Adventurer Joined: Oct 2009 Oddometer: 15	auxiliary gas tank for the G659X Challenge Hi all! I'm new to forums, so please forgive me if my post is not at the right place! I bought days ago my new G650X Challenge, and I'm already concerned with the limited range of the bike. I'm searching for a solution about this and came upon threads in this forum. I really like the brilliant idea to have the main tank feeded by it's vent from the aux. tank. I'm looking to add between 3 to 5 liters only and I wish to keep the cost low and do it myself. I'm especially interested to use the right hand side of the subframe (where there is 2 bolts used to hold a canister of some sort...), attach to it a small plastic auxiliary tank and do the plumbing to use the vent of the main tank.... Many of you have presented their solution. Is there some concensus on what setup presents the best combination of effectiveness, low cost and durability? Thanks for the advice! Regards, JF

10-12-2009, 04:42 AM	#803
muddyrabbit Lost Boy Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Fugawee Land. Oddometer: 2,970	O God, not again. __________________ Geauga Power Sports By riders, for riders. Ohio Motorized Trails Association Are you a member? OMTA on Facebook Baja info thread.

11-09-2009, 12:22 AM	#807
dirtsurfer Challenged Adventurer Joined: May 2006 Location: between the bings Oddometer: 1,375	Anyone know if other brand spockets fit the X Challenge ? __________________ ex X phile Avoid the Gavel, travel by gravel

11-09-2009, 12:31 AM	#808
Cruz Lost but laughing. Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Northside Brisbane, Qld Australia Oddometer: 4,577	DS, look here. http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=335086 __________________ The very existence of flamethrowers proves that sometime, somewhere, someone said to themselves, “You know, I want to set those people over there on fire, but I’m just not close enough to get the job done.” George Carlin

11-11-2009, 07:19 PM	#810
dirtsurfer Challenged Adventurer Joined: May 2006 Location: between the bings Oddometer: 1,375	I am looking for an instrument cluster for the X challenge as mine has been damaged. I think X Country and X Cross are the same also aprillia pegaso. Please PM me if you know where I may be able to find one. thanks __________________ ex X phile Avoid the Gavel, travel by gravel

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