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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...

IMPORTANT NOTE: THIS IS NOT MY BIKE. PLEASE DON'T ASK ME ABOUT IT. This is the beautiful GT I was planning on buying this year. I'd agreed with the owner if it was available in the Spring, I'd buy it for $7,500. As noted in another thread, I had a fantastic deal on another GT literally walk up...

Sometimes the bike finds you .... I've been riding a Burgman 400 since last summer when I bought a pretty white one in Buffalo, New York and rode it home to South Florida. Great bike, tons of fun with a big, solid ride and 73 mpg in the mountains of Pennsylvania! For the last few months, I've...

A rider posted this link on a Burgman forum .... You can rent a CE04 for $150 a day with $250 refundable deposit. Be still, my beating heart. I am very eager to spend a day with this bike. https://www.palmbeachevrentals.com/majorunit/2022BMWCE04_For_Rent_LakePark_FL/2022BMWCE04

I'm thinking of buying my 6th C 650 GT from a seller in Alabama. This is a gorgeous, black 2017 with just over 3,000 miles. Seems a tad pricey at $7,800 (I bought a 2019 in South Carolina last year for $7,000), but I don't know how firm the price is. Does anyone know if 2017 models have the...

FOR SALE (EDITED 9.6.23 SEVERAL ITEMS SOLD) These are items sitting around in my garage from owning five C 650 GT's. Someone else should enjoy them. All in very good to like-new condition. I am selling a Utopia driver backrest ... ... a tall GIVI windscreen with hand guards ... front brake...

Always a good feeling to update the maintenance on your bike. In my case, I spent yesterday installing a new Mitsuboshi CVT belt with Dr. Pulley sliding weights. Also changed the oil and filter and put in a new air filter. This is for a 2019 C 650 GT at 13,800 miles. While I had the case open...

Clear, helpful article on adding a big GIVI case to the bike .... https://harald-schirmer.de/2023/03/26/topcase-mounting-for-bmw-ce04-from-givi/?fbclid=IwAR1P0WMlMR7pWXlKxEDYe5TALSkUkIjvk5oNLaqhbG3H2RiOUKKur0q3kkc

In an Eastern European language but visually it's helpful to see what's happening: gear oil, belt change, remove rear tire, etc.

My 2019 C 650 GT is at 12,600 miles so I'm getting ready to change the belt, probably at 15k. I'm planning on Dr. Pulley sliders and insert pieces. I wasn't sure whether the insert pieces were SP-AH or SP-AE, so I emailed Dr. Pulley -- I mentioned I was planning on installing their 28-gram...

FOR SALE: BMW passenger backrest for C 650 GT (all years). I bought a BMW top case and this passenger backrest won't fit with it. Perfect condition on passenger side; couple minor scuffs on the back side. New BMW backrests are $277. This is a deal. Easy to install, 3 bolts. Shipping included...

Road trip planning .... I live in South Florida and have been planning a month or two stay in my hometown of Rochester, New York. Since getting there is half the fun, I've explored several modes of transportation. 1. Tow my C 650 GT. I bought my Toyota Prius from an attorney who loved to race...

This is a great product if you want the matte paint on your GT to look extra good (product in photo). I've used this on a 2016 Burgman 650 in matte black and now my 2019 GT in matte blue. It's fantastic. Spray a little on one side of a folded microfiber cloth, turn over the cloth and wipe dry...

5.4.22 UPDATE: Sold for $5,950. Buyer from Texas picking it up Saturday, 5.7.22. I am buying a 2019 GT in Charleston, South Carolina this weekend and riding it home to Florida. That means my pristine 2015 GT is for sale. Super clean, low miles, well maintained, asking $5,950 (Utopia backrest...

The first gasoline motorcycle was created in Germany in 1885. It was designed by Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach. They also created the first motorboat. This photo of the Reitwagen ("riding car") is an exact replica in the Mercedes-Benz Museum. Daimler and Maybach also designed a line of...

Picture perfect Saturday in South Florida so I spent it doing maintenance on my GT. New BMW coolant. New Motul oil and BMW filter. Checked the belt and cleaned both CVT filters. Unfortunately, that requires taking off most of the tupperware. Not my favorite task but it's a necessary evil. With...

Every rider recognizes the Low Five, the little wave riders exchange when passing each other. I've always enjoyed this show of brotherhood. Over the years, most riders wave and I wave back. Nowadays my return wave has evolved to a full head bow, Japanese style, to show respect. It's easier and...

This summer I will tow my 2015 GT up I-95 from Florida to upstate New York and back. I'm picking up a Kendon single-rail, fold up trailer tonight ($1,200 including spare tire). That's it in the photo. For tying down the front of the bike, I see two slots on top of the frame that sits on the...

Very happy BMW is jumping into electric motorcycles with both feet. 2022 BMW CE 04 is coming to the USA, now listed for $11,700 Pounds ($15,667 USD). 42hp with top speed of 75 mph. It's basically equal to a 400cc BMW scooter, with no messy gasoline parts. 0 to 30 mph in 2.6 seconds. 0 to 60...

If you want to keep your battery charged, it's easy to attach a Battery Tender cable to the GT's battery. This is a half-hour DIY project. You need two items: 1) Battery Tender Jr. charger that plugs into the wall, 2) Battery Tender cable with loops that attach to the battery on one end and a...