Recent content by Scorpion56

I had a 2013 650GT. I had BMW install (at my cost) a Dr. Pulley clutch and I believe Dr. Pulley 28 gram throw weights. You need those weights to move out via centrifugal force (speed) to fully engage the clutch to reduce that very annoying hesitation. Later models like the '16 and higher...

I had a '13 and I remember that in the US, there was a recall for this situation back in 2014/15 time frame. There were two situations causing a stall. One was a bad timing chain tensioner and the other was the safety engine cut off switch that is part of the center stand. Two different...

That's definitely the recalled chain tensioner on the Gen 1 bikes (2012 thru 15). Don't know if BMW will still repair it for free as they were doing in 2014/15. I remember that the recall said to not ride until the repair was made.

Hello Tom, I'm on my second C650GT, so I can't talk you out of it. First was a '13 (Rev 0) so came with many flaws that are now fixed. This was the first year of production for this model scooter. My current bike is a '18 (Rev. 1). Much better design. If you are thinking of buying a...

Hello Group, I recently traded in my '13 650GT for the '18 model - which is vastly improved by the way but a subject for a different thread. One difference in the specs is that the '18 manual states that the rear tire is to be set for 42 PSI. The '13 rear tire was set for 36 PSI, unless there...

Does anyone know if the wire colors that were mentioned in this thread and originally posted around 2014 are still the same for the '18 models? I'm about to order the Admore lighting kit for GIVI top box but am hesitant about identifying the correct wires to tap into for brakes, signals etc...

I had the gen 1 C650 GT from early '14 to this past summer and traded it in for the Gen 2. Here is a review I wrote on another message board after having it only a short time. Now with 2000 miles of riding, I wouldn't change the review. Much different and better bike now. The review...

Haven't visited for awhile, but a member since about March 2014. Purchased my '13 Black 650GT in Jan 14. Now has about 11k miles on it, sharing mileage duty with my '09 Honda Shadow Aero.

I compared the 650GT to the Honda Shadow cruiser-type bike that I also ride, in my 5/22/15 post on the Google+ site. My other half enjoys riding the Beemer more only because she sits a little taller on the pinion seat and has better viz over my helmet. Other than that she rates them equal in...

600 Sport no longer offered in the U.S.

I've ridden mine in group settings (including as ride leader) many times, with "real" motorcycles. After they've observed my "moped" jump onto a highway, maneuver through twistees, and climb mountain auto roads, they realize it's an automatic motorcycle. Performance-wise, it is far superior...

2014 model might not need the timing chain recall. You can go to the NHTSA.GOV website and check your bike by VIN to see if it's applicable to you. There is also a BMW service bulletin out there currently that is changing out the multi-function switches (at no charge) so that's a reason to...

Welcome Luigi. Be careful with that Rome traffic!

enough detail?? Should be viewable if you click on it,

Always 93. I was surprised when the dealer told me to fill it with 93. My Honda had been happy with 87. Then he said, "think about it - it's 3 gallons per fill-up" So that's an extra 75 cents over 91 octane per fill??? It's all about preventing knock/ping.