powroll
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Just in case anyone has swapped out theres for an aftermarket one, looking for a BMW OE guard.
Wanted: Xchallenge sump guard
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HonestJohn
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Same question from me too!
Or any suggestion about where else to try?
Or any suggestion about where else to try?
Just get the TT big one............ the BMW OE one is crap anyway, so don't waste your money
Ive got an OE one wich i would happily swap for a TT one if there are any takers 
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powroll
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Anything better
From the looks of it the TT one wraps more of the frame, but still be happier with a metal one as I want to swap out the Xc s plastic version, how much is the OE one I wonder?
Have to learn to weld ally or could use the plastic as a cast.
From the looks of it the TT one wraps more of the frame, but still be happier with a metal one as I want to swap out the Xc s plastic version, how much is the OE one I wonder?
Have to learn to weld ally or could use the plastic as a cast.
kiwiAdventure
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How come you have a plastic guard as the bike comes standard with a aluminium guard
HonestJohn
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'cause he's got an Xcountry?
Guess powroll will speak for himself, but that's the reason I had the same question.
Given JohnnyBoxer's reply (and thanks for the info) maybe I'll just bite the bullet and go for the TT version. £173 is a lot, but rather less than a new engine ...
Guess powroll will speak for himself, but that's the reason I had the same question.
Given JohnnyBoxer's reply (and thanks for the info) maybe I'll just bite the bullet and go for the TT version. £173 is a lot, but rather less than a new engine ...
HonestJohn
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£93 is the answer to your question, powroll
That's what I was quoted by Motorworks for the OE version
That's what I was quoted by Motorworks for the OE version
Don't waste your money on the BMW alloy one .................it's very flimsy
I've even managed to break a mounting lug off the TT one
Had to get it alloy welded and braced
That 650 motor is a heavy old lump and comparatively 'low slung'
Some pics of the TT one fitted
PS - look closely at the left peg - you need one of those TT Hardparts too - stops the frame from breaking off
kalli
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This pic. shows how the Xchallange sump guard protects the motor 
<table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/lh/photo/bwYE8c_PbZnTkXk2c7NZ3A?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_fOLLXPLAZXQ/SeYaZ8iLFtI/AAAAAAAAAVA/ub54BWZ5kzQ/s800/IMGP0069.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/kalligeir/BMWOffRoadSchool1213April2009?feat=embedwebsite">BMW off road school 12-13 April 2009</a></td></tr></table>
<table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/lh/photo/bwYE8c_PbZnTkXk2c7NZ3A?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_fOLLXPLAZXQ/SeYaZ8iLFtI/AAAAAAAAAVA/ub54BWZ5kzQ/s800/IMGP0069.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/kalligeir/BMWOffRoadSchool1213April2009?feat=embedwebsite">BMW off road school 12-13 April 2009</a></td></tr></table>
powroll
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Bonus point......
I have an Xcountry, first BM and I reckon its the business.
I suppose if you do use the guard to roll over logs and rock then a proper one is a must, the plastic ones probably cheaper to replace if it cracks so long as it doesnt split the case.
If you were doing big miles the TT one looks up to it.
Dreaming of big miles!
I have an Xcountry, first BM and I reckon its the business.
I suppose if you do use the guard to roll over logs and rock then a proper one is a must, the plastic ones probably cheaper to replace if it cracks so long as it doesnt split the case.
If you were doing big miles the TT one looks up to it.
Dreaming of big miles!
PaulXC
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That's 'yer difference is size on the XC.
http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1746211&postcount=1
Paul
powroll
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Xc guard
Paul,
Do you want to sell the OE plate, looks like it matches up on my X ?
How easy was the TT fit, on/off or fiddly other bits.
Paul,
Do you want to sell the OE plate, looks like it matches up on my X ?
How easy was the TT fit, on/off or fiddly other bits.
4 bolts, same as OE
HonestJohn
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This pic. shows how the Xchallange sump guard protects the motor
<table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/lh/photo/bwYE8c_PbZnTkXk2c7NZ3A?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_fOLLXPLAZXQ/SeYaZ8iLFtI/AAAAAAAAAVA/ub54BWZ5kzQ/s800/IMGP0069.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/kalligeir/BMWOffRoadSchool1213April2009?feat=embedwebsite">BMW off road school 12-13 April 2009</a></td></tr></table>
Yikes!!
But thanks kalli for the pic! After seeing this scary pic I've ordered the Touratech one ... at huge expense I know, but for the greater peace of mind it'll give me
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