Recent content by JaimeC

Well, I signed that miserable piece of shit over to MAX BMW in Brookfield, CT. I am DONE with BMWs. I will keep the K1200LT because that seems to be the last reliable, durable motorcycle they made. Hope everyone here either has better luck than me, is still under warranty, or purchased an...

It's been a hell of a year. I started the year with three motorcycles and a car. As of this moment, the ONLY vehicle I have that I started the year with is the oldest one: The K1200LT. My 2001 Subaru was giving distinctive signals it was about to give up the ghost, so I traded that one in...

I would point out that I've owned three Buell motorcycles, a brand NOT well known for their reliability. All three had more miles on their odometers than the C650GT. NONE of them EVER left me stranded on the road. They had issues, yes... but NOTHING that made them completely unridable and...

When the oilhead boxers came out, the support forums and letter pages of the enthusiast magazines were awash with people complaining about "surging" issues. BMW denied there was a problem, but it seemed just about EVERYONE with a new oilhead was complaining. One company came out with an...

I am on my third Subaru automobile. I had my first one for thirteen years, and the second one for seventeen years. Never considered an extended warranty and never needed it. Other than the exhaust systems, I never had any issues with either car (rusted exhaust pipe, a problem where you live...

On May 16, 2014 these vehicles were subject to an official recall by the NHTSA, Campaign #14V264000. The recall notes: Defect Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 C 600 Sport Maxi-Scooter, and C 650 GT Maxi-Scooter motorcycles manufactured...

Thanks, Skutorr. You'll note the less expensve XMAX comes with ABS and Traction control, as well as more underseat storage. The fuel efficiency combined with the fuel capacity also gives it more range. That is a lot of "practical" reasons for me to want to consider the XMAX over the...

The age of the bike. In a few days it'll be five years old (even though it only has 33,000 miles on it, it is still two years beyond the end of the warranty). Technically, I'll still be a "BMW Customer" as I have no reasons whatsoever to get rid of my 19 year old K1200LT and it will still need...

Just heard back from BMW NA. They aren't going to do SHIT for me. As soon as I am able, I am heading up to Max's with the title in my hand and wash my hands of that worthless piece of shit. I am SO sorry I wasted so much time and money on that ****ing thing. Then, I'm going to look into the...

Got an update that they are still working with Max BMW for a full evaluation. May hear something by tomorrow.

My E-Mail to BMW North America seems to have gotten noticed. I received a call last night from someone named “Sean” but I wasn’t home. I called back and apparently BMWNA is going to look into the situation. They took the information on where and when the bike was purchased, where I normally...

My Large fits with plenty of room all around so I'd guess "Yes" but your best bet would be to see if your dealer has a top box available for you to check (even if it's an accommodating customer who wouldn't mind you checking his scooter out). I think the BMW (by SHAD) looks better on the bike...

The cheap-shit Chinese made engine in my C650GT turned out to be the weak link. $4,000 worth of damage, two years out of warranty.

That never bothered me. I prefer riding my motorcycles than carrying them so the weight was never an issue. ;)

You know what? This is looking REAL interesting right now... and for LESS than $6,000.00!! http://ridermagazine.com/2017/09/21/2018-yamaha-xmax-scooter-first-look-review/