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My warranty is up in September. Now I'm getting worried, but I have to say I've had zero issues with the scooter since new in 2015, approaching 8K miles.

Just a few?

Update, no more starting problems since. I haven't used any additives up till now, but based on feedback here it seems like it won't hurt anything, and could help with this sort of problem.

Went to start the scooter as usual today, but for the first time in a year since new it would not catch. But there may be a couple of explanations: 1. Fuel light was on, so could have been lower than I thought, possibly near empty. 2. The previous day I started the scoot on the stand. Ran it...

You should be able to start up and go almost immediately. I generally give it one or two quick throttle twists, and am off. There is never any hesitation. 10 or 15 minutes to warm up is just not right. Rarely when backing off the throttle, and then back on, I may experience a moment of...

I've seen Boston cabbies drive on the sidewalk to get around stopped traffic.

Yeh, there is one I know of in my area. Wish there were more.

I hate left turn arrows. Especially frustrating when no-one is approaching from the other direction, but traffic is forced to wait. I think there are way too many traffic engineers that all went to the same school where they were taught to do everything possible to slow the flow.

Looks great! And just like a BMW, not at all like one of those lesser brands;) Honestly, I can't tell much of a difference at all between the 2016s and earlier GTs.

Being somewhat naturally cautious, I normally fill up soon after the idiot light comes on. Usually between 140-150 miles. But I'm always only putting in less than 3.5 gallons. Yesterday I filled up at 190 miles and put in just over 3.7 gallons, which works out to over 51 mpg. I think I could...

I turn the nozzle upside-down, shove it in, and depress the lever. Works like a charm.

Yeh, mine is a few minutes slow after only 3 months or so. They cheaped out on the oscillator. It's probably a 49 cent part, compared to something that might cost marginally more but would provide another level accuracy over time.

Nice looking, but how is it mounted?

I had some of the same questions before I bought my 650GT. For me, it is the most nimble, fun to ride bike I've ever owned. I'm 6'2" and have no issues with how tall the bike is, but I could see some shorter folks might. I do believe there is a lower seat option. Are you looking at a 2016...

Watch out for the ambient temp display. Mine is '15 GT and the display never reads below 50 deg. F. Others have reported this problem as well. I'm planning to have it taken care of under warranty this spring. If you search this site you will see other posts related to this issue. But that...

I'm thinking of trying the Michelins next. The dealer said there are some Pirelli's available, at least for the rear. Anyone tried them?

Not really a saga, but thought I'd share this. Riding to work yesterday AM the TPM warning light begins flashing. I pulled over and found my rear tire had taken a nail, and was losing pressure fast. I was less than a mile from a gas station, and was able to ride there and fill the tire. At...

Updated. I'm the red one ;)

Yeh, it was the ram x-grip. I am not too happy with Ram stuff at this point. I use a Proclip in the car, and am looking at their handlebar mount solutions. Trying to figure out a way to mount to the bars underneath the center handlebar cover, around the position where the BMW logo is.

I had one of those ball mounts that attaches to the brake reservoir cover, with an 'x-grip' holder for my cell phone. I do not recommend this product as on a recent ride, the phone slipped off the holder, hit the pavement, and was destroyed. So now I am looking for a new way to securely mount...