The G650 GS Thread

[Denser NL]

Brave to go solo...I won't do that anymore offroad after this:

[reenmachine]

Originally Posted by Denser NL

Brave to go solo...I won't do that anymore offroad after this:

To clarify, I was traveling solo but this is a somewhat popular destination, especially around a holiday when people have time to get away. I knew there would be other traffic on the road if I got myself in too deep (reference to your photo ). By "traffic" I mean that I encountered 3 or 4 4x4s on the 55 miles out.

This is a pretty remote place that can be difficult to get to, and those who pass are usually well-equipped desert adventure enthusiasts willing and eager to help, as I have done for others many times in the past.

I am also very familiar with the route, and was equipped to survive for probably a week if I had to. So, it was a calculated risk.

[PACK RAT]

Originally Posted by reenmachine

To clarify, I was traveling solo but this is a somewhat popular destination, especially around a holiday when people have time to get away. I knew there would be other traffic on the road if I got myself in too deep (reference to your photo ). By "traffic" I mean that I encountered 3 or 4 4x4s on the 55 miles out.

This is a pretty remote place that can be difficult to get to, and those who pass are usually well-equipped desert adventure enthusiasts willing and eager to help, as I have done for others many times in the past.

I am also very familiar with the route, and was equipped to survive for probably a week if I had to. So, it was a calculated risk.

You have BIG BRASS ones my friend.. LOL If my bike has racks by next spring maybe I will follow you out..

[PACK RAT]

Originally Posted by Denser NL

Brave to go solo...I won't do that anymore offroad after this:

Just curious, how did you get it out??

[seth]

Originally Posted by PACK RAT

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

Thanks PACK RAT, If I could stay off of ebay and CL I would have a fortune in the bank and a completely empty garage! I am now waiting for a set of happy trail SU racks that I found on ebay that I needed like a second ass hole but they where a good deal. Happy New Year TOO ALL!!!!

P.S. What kind of pipes are you waiting for?

[PACK RAT]

Originally Posted by seth

Thanks PACK RAT, If I could stay off of ebay and CL I would have a fortune in the bank and a completely empty garage! I am now waiting for a set of happy trail SU racks that I found on ebay that I needed like a second ass hole but they where a good deal. Happy New Year TOO ALL!!!!

P.S. What kind of pipes are you waiting for?

Leo Vince LV-One EVO II Slip-On Exhaust BMW G650GS 2011-2012


Should be on my front porch on wed.. There is a couple other people in this thread waiting on one too I believe.. What was your biggest headache when removing your stock pipe. Im not that mechanically inclined so im still trying to decide if I want to tackle the removale of the stock pipe or not...

[pyoungbl]

Pack Rat, taking the stock exhaust off is really not that difficult. It helps to have a soft hammer, something that won't dent the metal. The hardest part of the whole operation is breaking the right side muffler loose from the left side cat and even that is not hard, just be patient. If you have any apprehension at all just ask a friend to help (offer good beer) and you will be surprised at how fast it goes.

Don't forget that the right side muffler is held on by a very small bolt above the muffler, it's easy to miss.

[PACK RAT]

Originally Posted by pyoungbl

Pack Rat, taking the stock exhaust off is really not that difficult. It helps to have a soft hammer, something that won't dent the metal. The hardest part of the whole operation is breaking the right side muffler loose from the left side cat and even that is not hard, just be patient. If you have any apprehension at all just ask a friend to help (offer good beer) and you will be surprised at how fast it goes.

Don't forget that the right side muffler is held on by a very small bolt above the muffler, it's easy to miss.

Ok sorry for the size of pics, I assume your talking about the bolt on the left in the pic but what about bar coming out of the wheel well thats welded to the muffler to the right in pic. Do I have to remove the wheel well fender? I do not see a nut on the back side of it..
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[studioe6]

Im waiting on mine too from Revzilla... hopefully in a few days.

Originally Posted by PACK RAT

Leo Vince LV-One EVO II Slip-On Exhaust BMW G650GS 2011-2012


Should be on my front porch on wed.. There is a couple other people in this thread waiting on one too I believe.. What was your biggest headache when removing your stock pipe. Im not that mechanically inclined so im still trying to decide if I want to tackle the removale of the stock pipe or not...

[pyoungbl]

Pack Rat, that stainless steel rod that is welded to the right muffler is only held in place by the rubber grommet you see..no nut on the other side. Yes, you have found the small bolt that actually holds the muffler to the frame. I'd recommend taking a look at the parts diagram for the bike, that will make it easier to understand. I use the diagram from Max BMW: http://www.maxbmwmotorcycles.com/fic...3&rnd=03252011

Peter Y.

[seth]

Originally Posted by PACK RAT

Leo Vince LV-One EVO II Slip-On Exhaust BMW G650GS 2011-2012


Should be on my front porch on wed.. There is a couple other people in this thread waiting on one too I believe.. What was your biggest headache when removing your stock pipe. Im not that mechanically inclined so im still trying to decide if I want to tackle the removale of the stock pipe or not...

pyoungbl has great advice, be patient and having an extra set of hands, would not hurt. The right can comes off first with one bolt and some light tapping from center out. Be careful not to dent the can. It is easy to do, I put a tiny dent in mine. It is much heavier then it looks, so when it gets free be ready. The left can was a little more challenging for me. Where the exhaust comes together under the clamp was very tight and took a few minutes to get it to free up and the rubber grommet that the left can hangs from was stuck in place like it was glued, I gave it a squirt of PB blaster and wiggled it till it freed up. The left can is also heavier then it looks.

Good luck and let us know how it goes.

[PACK RAT]

Pack Rat, that stainless steel rod that is welded to the right muffler is only held in place by the rubber grommet you see..no nut on the other side. Yes, you have found the small bolt that actually holds the muffler to the frame. I'd recommend taking a look at the parts diagram for the bike, that will make it easier to understand. I use the diagram from Max BMW: http://www.maxbmwmotorcycles.com/fic...3&rnd=03252011

Peter Y.
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Originally Posted by seth

pyoungbl has great advice, be patient and having an extra set of hands, would not hurt. The right can comes off first with one bolt and some light tapping from center out. Be careful not to dent the can. It is easy to do, I put a tiny dent in mine. It is much heavier then it looks, so when it gets free be ready. The left can was a little more challenging for me. Where the exhaust comes together under the clamp was very tight and took a few minutes to get it to free up and the rubber grommet that the left can hangs from was stuck in place like it was glued, I gave it a squirt of PB blaster and wiggled it till it freed up. The left can is also heavier then it looks.

Good luck and let us know how it goes.

Ok thanks guys for all the help, I think Im good to go. I might be able to work on it this weekend if not the following. I already talked to a buddy of mine who can lend a hand. I will post some pics when I get the new pipe on. Thanks again for all your time and help, its greatly appreciated..

[Denser NL]

Originally Posted by PACK RAT

Just curious, how did you get it out??

Towing truck......I got stuk 20 meters away from the tarmac .......

[PACK RAT]

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BAM!!!! Merry Xmas to me..

[tkatler]

I just ordered the GPR exhaust to replace the stock exhaust. I thought I saw some kind of case that mounts where the stock, right side exhaust used to be but now I can't find it. Has anyone seen this? It's a plastic tube basically the same dimension as the right muffler. Thanks!