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Hello Ive done 16,000 km on the scooter and the engine seems a bit noisy. Oil and filters changed regularly. What kms should the valve check be done? anyone done this themselves? any photos?

Cheers in advance

Neil
 
nbevan said:
Hello Ive done 16,000 km on the scooter and the engine seems a bit noisy. Oil and filters changed regularly. What kms should the valve check be done? anyone done this themselves? any photos?

Cheers in advance

Neil
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1) Well, the owner's manual stipulates every 20,000 Km / 12,000 miles for "Check valve clearance."

2) Here's page 282 of the PDF shop manual I bought, which, after a quick look, seems to be the only relevant page:

p282.webp

Whether or not that helps you out with this, if you'll be doing your own maintenance you probably ought to get a manual. See this thread I started last year:

Bought PDF Shop Manual For C 400 GT on eBay

If anyone's interested, I received a thumb drive with the C 400 GT shop manual a couple of days ago. This is the one I bought, via eBay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/133967057090 (If the link becomes obsolete at some point, the heading is "BMW C 400 GT K08 WORKSHOP C400GT SERVICE MANUAL ON USB,"...
www.bmw-scooters.com www.bmw-scooters.com

That's all I got.

(I haven't done this, with only 5,000 miles on my '22 C 400 GT. Plus, I've decided that I'm too old for this sort of thing, so will be letting the dealer mess with this, when the time comes.)
 
wspollack said:
1) Well, the owner's manual stipulates every 20,000 Km / 12,000 miles for "Check valve clearance."

2) Here's page 282 of the PDF shop manual I bought, which, after a quick look, seems to be the only relevant page:

View attachment 3739

Whether or not that helps you out with this, if you'll be doing your own maintenance you probably ought to get a manual. See this thread I started last year:

Bought PDF Shop Manual For C 400 GT on eBay

If anyone's interested, I received a thumb drive with the C 400 GT shop manual a couple of days ago. This is the one I bought, via eBay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/133967057090 (If the link becomes obsolete at some point, the heading is "BMW C 400 GT K08 WORKSHOP C400GT SERVICE MANUAL ON USB,"...
www.bmw-scooters.com www.bmw-scooters.com

That's all I got.

(I haven't done this, with only 5,000 miles on my '22 C 400 GT. Plus, I've decided that I'm too old for this sort of thing, so will be letting the dealer mess with this, when the time comes.)
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How old is too old?
 
mzflorida said:
You’re just getting started.
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varleyk said:
Your only a boy! Get stuck stuck into the job. Your very lucky, im much older than you but I don't know what 'valves' are.
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Thanks for the words of encouragement, folks.

I still like to ride, anyway, even if I've given up "wrenching." Here's six minutes of my afternoon today (it was too chilly for my tastes this morning) -- why did the goose cross the road (5:37)?

 
I have a bit of a 'hang-up' about engine noise.

It seems some people can't spend enough to get the loudest exhaust note, whilst I enjoy a smooth quite bike.

A few years ago I bought a brand new 2019 F850 GS, but sold it very quickly due to the engine noise which was a metalic
sort of 'rattle'. Before I sold it, I tried different engine oils and was disappointed with the dealers promise it would become
less noisy as it was run in. Nonsense!

I have just bought a new C400GT, but I have to say, I am less than happy with the engine noise. Some people say the engine
sound is the character of the bike, but not me, IT'S NOISY.

Now I have rationalised some, I tell myself, "The engine is noisy, but otherwise it's a great bike". I think this is called, self-deception?

My savior is those little foam type earplugs. They are the most effective item sound muffler on earth.
 
varleyk said:
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I have just bought a new C400GT, but I have to say, I am less than happy with the engine noise. Some people say the engine
sound is the character of the bike, but not me, IT'S NOISY.
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My savior is those little foam type earplugs. They are the most effective item sound muffler on earth.
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You'll get no help from me: I wear custom-molded, in-the-ear, hearing aids off the bike, and custom-molded, silicone, earplugs on the bike. So my hearing is pretty bad, and with the earplugs it's even less (trying to preserve what's left of my hearing).

All of which means I wouldn't know if my '22 C 400 GT is unusually loud or not. I do know that it handles the twisties like a dream.
 
varleyk said:
I have a bit of a 'hang-up' about engine noise.

It seems some people can't spend enough to get the loudest exhaust note, whilst I enjoy a smooth quite bike.

A few years ago I bought a brand new 2019 F850 GS, but sold it very quickly due to the engine noise which was a metalic
sort of 'rattle'. Before I sold it, I tried different engine oils and was disappointed with the dealers promise it would become
less noisy as it was run in. Nonsense!

I have just bought a new C400GT, but I have to say, I am less than happy with the engine noise. Some people say the engine
sound is the character of the bike, but not me, IT'S NOISY.

Now I have rationalised some, I tell myself, "The engine is noisy, but otherwise it's a great bike". I think this is called, self-deception?

My savior is those little foam type earplugs. They are the most effective item sound muffler on earth.
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I don’t yet own a C400 but did not find the engine noisy during the test rides. I’m not dismissing your opinion on the noise by any means, just a different experience on my end. I’m with you. I like a quiet bike, especially if it is a scooter.
 
wspollack said:
Thanks for the words of encouragement, folks.

I still like to ride, anyway, even if I've given up "wrenching." Here's six minutes of my afternoon today (it was too chilly for my tastes this morning) -- why did the goose cross the road (5:37)?

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Bill,

You should consider purchasing a heated jacket liner. I purchased one last year for $200CDN


It’s given me the courage to go out riding when it’s as cold as 3C or 37F.

It’s definitely the best purchase for me.
 
byee said:
Bill,

You should consider purchasing a heated jacket liner. I purchased one last year for $200CDN


It’s given me the courage to go out riding when it’s as cold as 3C or 37F.

It’s definitely the best purchase for me.
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As it turns out, I do have a vintage TourMaster "Synergy" heated liner.

I made a sub-gallery for the Victory-riding community some years back, regarding adding an outlet for heated gear (and smart-charging, when the bike is back in the garage). Take a look at the first couple of pics here:


And shortly after I got my C 400 GT last summer, I added the same sort of dual-purpose -- heated gear and smart-charging -- outlet to that scoot. Take a quick look at this pic and caption in my 400 gallery:

billanddot.com

2023 BMW C 400 GT

billanddot.com

Having said all that, and agreed with you that it's nice to have that, I still avoid riding in the cold, if I can help it. Maybe my feet or face will get colder than I like, that sort of thing.

Well, you may ask, "Then what the heck do you have the heated liner for?," and my answer will be, essentially, for cold mornings on out-of-town, multi-day, trips. I got the liner many years ago, when I was still working, and commuting by bike (and doing the occasional out-of-town trips). But these days, as a retiree, and just goofing off on day trips around here, I just pass on the cold (and rainy, and snowy, etc.) weather, and stay home.

But certainly good advice you gave -- thanks.
 
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