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The only way to know for sure is to open the case and look. You can get a pretty good idea based on the riding history of the bike. I'm older and ride in gentlemanly fashion, so when I arrive at 12,000 miles my belt will very likely still be like-new (I bought it at 1,192 miles from an older...

ENGINE OIL 3.1 liters MOTUL 5100 4T 15W50 Synthetic Blend, rated SL (which is higher than SJ and formulated for catalytic converters). TORQUE Oil Drain Plug Bottom : 28 Nm (20.5 ft. lbs.). 8 mm hex TORQUE Oil Strainer Plug Side: 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.). 17 mm socket. REMEMBER: Insert screwdriver...

That's a helpful answer, thanks. Confirms what I was thinking. A lot of lights come on when you turn the key. The speedo needle immediately whirls around to 120 and back and the lights go off -- except for the ABS, as you said, and traction control on later models. As visible in the photo in...

Ah, a perfect person to answer my original question: with the key on, and the engine off, is it normal for the Check Engine symbol to be lit up?

Update: disregard question. Don't need an answer. The bike is on eBay. Price started at $3,200 so I was thinking if there was no sale, maybe I'd buy it for $3,000, or even $2,800. That would be a steal. But bidding is now up to $3,750, plus I'd pay for airfare and one hotel night on the ride...

With the key on, and the engine not running, is the Check Engine light normally on? I'm looking at a pristine 2013 and one of the photos from the ad shows the Check Engine symbol lit, south of the fuel gauge. Seller says that's normal with the key on and the engine not running. But if that's...

Interesting report, thanks. Look forward to updates and good luck getting rid of that vibration. FWIW, I've used this grease in CVT and wheel work on my GT's, Burgmans and Silver Wings. Much cheaper than BMW's version and more easily available. $6500 for a two-year old Sport with 2k miles is...

Congratulations! Jeff sent me a message saying it was sold. Glad this gorgeous machine found a good home. Enjoy and welcome to the forum.

My 2013 GT hit 21,000 miles but I ended up selling it before a new chain was due. I changed the plastic chain rail at 15k, from the original #1 to #2 (of four, changed every 15k). Easy enough work. I replaced the gasket and used MOTUL Gear 300 oil (75W90). My notes from that time are pasted...

Good for you! Glad to see that. Geez, maybe I'll pursue that '72 VW Beetle more earnestly. Dreams can come true.

My only point was, people like BMW bikes here. I can't think of anyone who'd welcome a steady diet of negativity. You exercised a clear need to hate, hurl insults, and whine how hard life has been on you. That's behavior best expressed elsewhere. Nothing more to say to you (or read from you) but...

"My experience -- a sample size of, um, one -- may not be statistically significant, but it's all I've got to go on so far." Do a little digging on this very forum and you'll find tales of woe about the timing chain tensioner failing and killing engines -- and BMW replacing those entire...

Only local group I found is Gold Coast Beemers, part of BMW MOA (there is a fee to join MOA, not the group), They are active and do regular rides, often overnight, with meetings on the first Saturday of each month at the The Nest Eatery on Glades west of 441. I haven't attended yet. Guy who was...

I remember that WSJ review. It sold me. Your bike is gorgeous. I love that color. I see you're in Boca ... likewise. Small world! Welcome to the forum. https://www.bmw-scooters.com/index.php?threads/wall-street-journal-bmw-c650gt-review.1609/

Sounds like you have a 2012 model? You can switch to Dr. Pulley 28-gram sliding weights (OEM rolling weights are 33 gram). Or use 26-gram for faster response, but higher rev's in the top end. I installed 28-gram sliding weights on a 2013 C 650 GT and the bike was faster off the line and like a...

From BMW, changes with 2016+ models: New CVT set-up and revised clutch linings for more dynamic clutch engagement and a more spontaneous set-off response (faster off the line). Power transmission from directly integrated CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) which underwent extensive...

"there's a ton of room under the seat, both helmets and other stuff while parked, I'm not sure why that feature would be a "no go", it works for us." I run all my errands on my 650 GT or Burgman 400. Can't remember the last time I went grocery shopping with my car. A full recyclable bag slides...

Greetings: Notes pasted below from previous maintenance shows torque range for oil + filter change ... 11 Nm to 28 Nm ENGINE OIL No need to remove any plastic panels. Use aluminum foil to guide oil into pan. Oil change start to finish takes one hour. Oil change tutorial...

It's in the front wheel well, left side as you're in front of the bike, behind a rubber hose. Congrats on the sale! Let us know if you find that primo Miata!

Nah, they're blinded by the brilliance of my approaching vehicle, so they cover their eyes and veer away. My 2016 in Light White Non-metallic ....