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    C650GT Intermittent no crank and no brake light.

    C650GT Intermittent no crank and no brake light. On a few occasions this year I have been unable to get the bike to crank and therefore start. The second time this happened I noticed the rear brake light not working and was able to start the engine by operating the front brake. I judged the...
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    Rear shock, is this normal?

    It is a Spherical bearing see: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spherical_bearing#Construction
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    C650 Overheating

    I fitted a Skidmark Extena Fenda (Suzuki Burgman 2012+ item code 050453) in 2018 and have now further extended it. https://www.bmw-scooters.com/media/3-fender-extender-overview-jpg.312/
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    2020 C650GT cranks vigorously but no ignition

    The side stand and brake switches inhibit cranking, so you have a fuel supply or spark issue.
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    C650 Overheating

    My bike now has 42,000 miles (68000Km) on the clock. During the last few years our annual trip round Spain has been marred by occasional overheating warnings from the bike. These occur when the bike is under heavy load at slow speed in temperatures above 30C (86F). The cooling system was...
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    Fuses blowing?

    A section of the wiring diagram you may find useful.
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    Fuel Warning Question

    I actually ran my 2017 GT out of fuel to check, cruising with rider only it did 30 miles before stopping.
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    BMW C650GT Front mudguard extension.

    https://www.bmw-scooters.com/threads/fender-extender.2056/
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    Which high-temperature grease?

    I have used Copaslip on the silencer/exhaust pipe joint for the last 7 years without problems. It prevented corrosion and allowed the silencer to be removed and turned as required.
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    Water Pump Replacement

    See: C600, C650GT Technical Water Pump 02 - Seal Replacement https://www.bmw-scooters.com/threads/water-pump-02-seal-replacement.2921/
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    C650 Wiring Diagrams

    BMW wiring diagrams are now available from: https://repairmanuals-download.com/product/wiring-diagrams-bmw-moto/
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    Starter Relay Location

    K22 is the Starter relay
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    C650 Wiring Diagrams

    C650 Wiring Diagrams I have a dip beam lamp warning my 2017 C650 GT and this has not been resolved by changing the bulb, after searching the workshop service DVD l am unable to find any electrical circuit diagrams. In Europe these seem to be only available with a professional service tool and...
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    C650GT Rear Wheel Bearing Life

    The bearings are pre-lubed. Some info on the "ARS" bearing suffix is below and a photo of my spares.
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