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  1. fred400

    Sproketing: Xpulse 200

    We recently bought an Xplulse 200 as a entry level bike for my partner. She is a capable mountain bike rider so getting into motorcycling was a breeze for her, now fully licenced, she is loving the bike every bit. As she has no need for speeds above 100 -105km/h in her commute (no freeway...
  2. fred400

    Another 650XC idle actuator thread - gave up on reading the previous ones!

    Has anybody found a direct, non BMW replacement for this unit? The Original BMW equipment VDU unit (made in mexico) is just a waste. The definition of an idiot is someone who does the same thing twice and expecting a different outcome - so here goes........I have found a reference for possible...
  3. fred400

    H4 LED for the XChallenge

    My LED spots went on the flat ally bar of the Barkbusters with the aid of a homemade S/s L bracket and a hole thought the barkbuster backbone - works a charm, and you have cornering spots to boot...at no extra cost....
  4. fred400

    Notice - X Challenge to be dismantled

    Loki, During this stripping and consolidation process is there possibly going to be a normal spring type rear shock becoming available?  - I am looking at replacing my XC's tennisball. I am also looking for the thermistor assembly (small silver canistor attached to the fuel pump assembly) that...
  5. fred400

    Low level fuel light Thermistor replacement - BMW G650XChallenge

    Great Abu, thanx for the help.  Can you pass on the contact details for the bloke in Simonstown that can help? Enjoy the XC.....
  6. fred400

    Low level fuel light Thermistor replacement - BMW G650XChallenge

    Has anyone attempted to replace the "fuel low level light's" thermistor in the fuel tank of an G650XChallenge, and if so any success? I believe it is a 5mm long NTC type of 1KOhm - is this correct, and if so where can I find one in CT? Any assistance will be greatly appreciated.  Running my...
  7. fred400

    X Challenge oil usage

    I went trough the same scenario more than a few years ago - excessive oil usage, no smoke, oil level correct, some black soot in exhaust (std pipe with Cat converter), and no oil leaking anywhere out of the engine or into airbox, but the airbox inside was dusty - and therein lies the clue.  ...
  8. fred400

    "Old Dakar Screen - 3 bolt wanted

    Afternoon BUMP - Anyone?  I am looking for a second hand part!!!!
  9. fred400

    "Old Dakar Screen - 3 bolt wanted

    Anybody have an early model Dakar screen (I think it is referred to as the 3 bolt screen) lying around that may be up for sale?  Condition is not critical, as long as it is not cracked. Thanx...
  10. fred400

    Also looking for....

    Ludolph/Big-dom , ek stel voor jy gebruik liewers polycarbonate vir die skerm.  Perspex (Polymethylmethacralate) is geneig om the split/kraak op inpak.  Ek is seker Maisy's plastics sal kan help - dis wel meer as n dag te perd van jou plek af - Paardeneiland. Polycarbonate is ook n termoplastiek...
  11. fred400

    For sale DRZ400 E or S tail piece ...SOLD.

    Selling on behalf of a friend...anyone looking for a DRZ400 OEM tail piece with indicators and taillight. R500. Part is in Melkbosstrand.
  12. fred400

    SOLD - BMW Boulder 2 Jacket For Sale

    Hi daar...ek stel belang...pm asseblief jou details....dan kontak ek jou. Cheers chris.
  13. fred400

    Just bought a X-challenge

    And here are some pics from my seat mod - this is a real butt saver....Remember butt gets fitter the more time you spend in the saddle so this is for the guys that sadly do not have all the time to spend it in the seat to get butt fit...... ;D
  14. fred400

    Just bought a X-challenge

    Leaving the setup at 17" rear wheel instead of 18" removes a substantial speedo error, as well as resulting in the ODO under reading by a few percentage points around 4% or so, easy calc, but to lazy this morning..... ;) :)
  15. fred400

    Spark

    First thing to check is the battery terminals..solved a similar problem previously by ensuring good contact with tight terminals.
  16. fred400

    GS Trophy vs new GS Rallye ... Worthwhile upgrade???

    And still no 21" front option - just saying!!!!  Imagine that!!!
  17. fred400

    Aux Spots on X challenge

    And here she goes - works really well - more functional than aesthetic I am afraid....
  18. fred400

    Aux Spots on X challenge

    I mounted mine on the Barkbusters handguard ally spine - so now I have those special follow me around the corner spot lights - works an absolute treat....
  19. fred400

    Mug Shots (index on page 1)

    Don't worry only a pose to make the better half think this is the way these things goooo - tactics!!!!
  20. fred400

    Mug Shots (index on page 1)

    Its me!!!! Fred400 aka Chris...
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