Recent content by Ceesie76

In your photo, the small plastic 'box' immediately to the right of the battery labelled "BMW" looks like a relay to me.

Yes, same here, back to normal now it seems. Another forum I frequent recently implemented cloudfare protection due to massive increases in bot visits (as in, daily visits going from say 2,500 to 86,000), over-burdening the site.

My C650 has an uncomfortable vibration once it gets to 135 km/h also, but it has fresh original BMW sliders, variator rolls etc. I'm going to replace the rear wheel bearing since it seems not the way how the bike was designed.

Getting tired of having to constantly replace my headlight bulb at quite high autoparts store prices, I ordered a pack of 10 long-life bulbs off Amazon 2 years ago for $50. Am still on the first of those 10. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LWI7LU0?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_product_details

Kind of funny they call these engine guards since they do nothing for the engine. Despite being an avid motorcycle rider myself, I often cringe when I see the insane amount of lighting some riders feel they must illegally project onto oncoming traffic, enough to cause some serious eye...

I've done this numerous times on 3 BMW bikes (C650, F800 and K1600) without any issues. Just make sure the reservoir doesn't go empty while you are pumping the new fluid through. I've also done this on plenty other ABS equipped scooters and cars without any problems. I recommend getting the...

Location is Poland so would be in km

Not hard, especially since you can apply pressure to the brake levers with one hand, and open and close the bleed nipple with the other. Supposedly the ABS pump has to be 'cycled' when bleeding the brakes but I've never done so without any ill effects.

The standard advice is to change engine oil at least annually regardless of mileage. I have some vehicles that, like your C650, don't do many miles and those I change the oil every 2 years, sometimes 3.

Well I am in France until November and my service manual is in California, so I can't access it right now. I do suggest you buy your own copy, much easier than having to rely on others to do the work for you.

The trickiest part is the thin metal retainer clip, getting it in place after fitting the new bulb. A good way is to do one side at a time rather than attempting both sides simultaneously.

Never done it but when I need to eventually tackle this job I will rely on the factory service manual that is normally available on dvd on ebay. I have always found the manual instructions to be clear and accurate.

I agree this is not a normal sound but unfortunately I have no suggestions, not experienced this. Since you've already put on 10K kms, perhaps it is not harmful. Or did it just start making the noise recently? Maybe change the drivebelt?

Welcome Nambru - we're here to help as much as we can. Personally I've not dealt with the noises you describe but perhaps others here have. Best of luck with your new-to-you scooter!

21000 miles = 34000 kilometers since 2018 when I bought it used with 1,960 miles on the clock. So on average 2200 miles (3600 km) per year. I use it mostly for errands and going to the gym.