Sweet XChallenge Adv bike

[DavidJames]

TT rally skid plate, progressive front springs, roadbook, computer, Kahedo rallyseat and then some

You can send me your old TT skid plate when you get the new rallye one

It is a lovely bike

 

[ONYERBIKE]

TT rally skid plate, progressive front springs, roadbook, computer, Kahedo rallyseat and then some

Where did you get that rallye seat from Don't shoot me?

 

[foolonastrom]

That fairing on the 450! Looks much better than the Touratech one one the XC.

Not sure about it being the only BMW in the 2009 Dakar, thought Si Pavey was entered on an XC??

 

[Mav]

That fairing on the 450! Looks much better than the Touratech one one the XC.

Not sure about it being the only BMW in the 2009 Dakar, thought Si Pavey was entered on an XC??

Which one is the 450? I thought all these pics were of 650's

 

[VAL. H.]

450 based Dakar bike on motoblog.

Mav,

This is the 450. Tubular frame and windscreen washer bottle on the side.



Val.

 

[Mav]

Mav,

This is the 450. Tubular frame and windscreen washer bottle on the side.



Val.

Thanks Val - must've somehow scrolled past that post

Looks sweet - but for most of us mere mortals who are not entering the toughest rally in the world, the XC Adv seems like better proposition

 

[Jockser]

What range did you get when you were in Marocco?

I've no idea David
We had them fitted to allow for long runs away from civilisation but, due to a problem one of the bikes had with it's rear shock, we didn't venture that far or that long
But, by my reckoning, 25l = 5.5 gallans @ 70 mpg = 385miles / 620 km (or thereabouts)

With regard to the seat the XCountry one fits AFAIK & it's much comfier.

Luggage - be careful ! The more space you have the more you're gonna take
I had a basic Oxford tailpack for almost everything with a wee handlebar bag for phone, PMR, snacks, etc & a Camelbak for 3 weeks in Morocco (the cargo net secured my jacket, spare tube & laptop )
If you take 'technical' type clothing & rinse it every evening it'll be fresh & dry in the morning. I know you're going to be riding down through some pretty cold stuff before you get to Africa but if you take layers (& maybe a heated jacket) you shouldn't need much more carrying capacity :

And, as Val H says, sticking panniers on the ar$e would require some 'remedial work' on the rear subframe.

If I was doing your (proposed) trip I'd definitely take the XC

 

[Don't Shoot me!!!]

Where did you get that rallye seat from Don't shoot me?

The seat on the pictures are from a Xmoto, the rally seat is being buildt by Kahedo as we seak.
That's the same seat as in the pictures on the TT web site...

 

[Pipster]

What a great looking bike

Have you got a close up photo showing how the rally fairing fits to the bike frame Does it bolt on or need welding?

Looking to do something like that to my 950SE Aqualine do the large tank and I reckon it would be possible to get that fairing to fit ...

 

[Don't Shoot me!!!]

It's a bolt on kit, but i had to do some minor modifications on the go.
But no big deal realy...

I had a lot of step by step pictures, but their long gone with my other computer.
AND they were deleted on advrider, because i used the old uploadsystem, and their server finaly got full

 

[Pipster]

Have you got a close up photo showing how the rally fairing fits to the bike frame Does it bolt on or need welding?

...

Sorted just found this

http://www.touratech.com/shops/008/doku1/09-049-0140-0.PDF?osCsid=11d565e49c06949d3c01c812e9c00d9d

 

[immigrant]

Not sure about it being the only BMW in the 2009 Dakar, thought Si Pavey was entered on an XC??

Yup, the text on Motoblog was inaccurate. Met Simon Pavey at the NEC today, nice guy.

 

[merlings1200]

Iv ordered the big tank and rally fairing from TT trying to find hard luggage.
Getting the bike ready for a trip to Iceland July 09

 

[VAL. H.]

I was up at the bike show on Monday and asked the question; Are the sub frames on the X country and the X challenge the same.
The answer was; Yes they are.

So for those that haven't already sussed it, the seats are probably interchangeable, with the exception of the dummy tank fittings.

BTW The lowered version of the X country is bloody brilliant BW have knocked a good four inches off the seat hight. If they'd produced them like that in the first place they might actually have sold some

I also learned the X series is being discontinued in 2010 All of them. The end of the road for the 650 single


Val.

 

[Don't Shoot me!!!]

I also learned the X series is being discontinued in 2010 All of them. The end of the road for the 650 single


Val.

Is that a rumour, or a from a secret source

 

[alcanara]

You Might find this interesting for an Idea..... If you understand Spanish... even better??!!

http://www.gstrail.es/foro/equipamiento-tu-moto/15038-portaequipajes-viajero-xchallenge.html

Stuart

 

[DavidJames]

You Might find this interesting for an Idea..... If you understand Spanish... even better??!!

http://www.gstrail.es/foro/equipamiento-tu-moto/15038-portaequipajes-viajero-xchallenge.html

Stuart

The site is asking for a login (i think - I don't speak spanish)

 

[alcanara]

Sorry guys..... I am generally always logged in so may have missed that.

You can have the main pages in English look for the flags

I think it's worth a login.... Its a back rack for the challenge with side pieces to avoid burnt bags and a spare can carrier. Quite a nice design and well worth a look if only to give you yet more ideas.

Good luck

 

[DavidJames]

Sorry guys..... I am generally always logged in so may have missed that.

You can have the main pages in English look for the flags

I think it's worth a login.... Its a back rack for the challenge with side pieces to avoid burnt bags and a spare can carrier. Quite a nice design and well worth a look if only to give you yet more ideas.

Good luck

I have had a look around but cannot see anything obvious - any chance you could tell us a little more? Is the rack something that is being sold, or just something someone developed for themselves? Could you copy a picture perhaps?

Thanks in advance

 

[alcanara]

Sorry David.... I believe if you login and then apply the Http address I gave you above, this should take you right to the article. As I said it is in Spanish so may not be too clear.. however here are the pictures shown.

Not bad eh?? ~Let me know if you need any other info.

Stuart