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They also carry a complete exhaust system for the C-series bikes, for just over $600. Comes as a replacement header, eliminating the clunky cat/muffler, and also a new exhaust itself...

You get almost the same exact improvement with this (with a better exhaust) for under $100 and it's "plug-and-play"! https://scooterpartsco.com/bmw/bmw-c650gt/malossi-lambda-emulator-for-bmw?zenid=df4f0dd3aee1a64aaecf06e4da8d8ac1

....and they built an even CHEAPER scoot out of China than the C650, and everyone trusted them???? It took 7 YEARS with the C650/Sport to address/recall/redesign/upgrade/repair most of the problems and inherent pricepoint-based shortcomings of their BIG scoots. Why should the cheaper "400" be...

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The bikes in front of you were slowing you into the corners...

Yamaha Tmax530 and next years Tmax 560 both have cruise control...

Oh, my god, that's the same ginger beer i used to drink as a kid at the bowling alley. Also, you're riding on the WRONG side of the road...

No, I don't hate them, in fact the C650 Sport in that last yellow color was a GREAT looking and performing bike. I just have an issue with the Q/C and Factory support. If those problems didn't exist, I would have bought one in a heartbeat.:cool:

Sequence of events: 1.) design cheap Tmax rival, cutting every corner possible, sticking to antiquated designs. 2.) have built in cheapest place possible and entrust oversight to another company that speaks the language (and who turns into a Rival who designs a better motor...) 3.) deal with...

Came apart at 4,000 Miles? Wow, I can smell the Quality Construction from here...:rolleyes:

Thermostat is maybe sticking and not opening all the way?

Great Idea! That warranty is a MUST with a BMW Scooter. Oh, a couple of our best friends also live in Delray Beach!:cool: Small World...

Nice job! You used HH sintered pads with the set-up?

So, they recalled the early ones with the cheap-ass mechanical tensioner that had a spring that would snap, and replaced it with THE EXACT SAME DESIGN but with a stronger spring that wouldn't break. So then what happens? They wear out prematurely AND STILL FAIL as happened on this forum to...

Nobody makes much of ANYTHING for the C650 front end. You might consider converting to Gold Valve Cartridge Emulators from RaceTech: https://youtu.be/j3QYZEQoN_M

Remember, the MITSUBOSHI belt IS the OEM belt...same part number, even... https://www.carpimoto.com/en-US/Bike_BMW_C-650-GT-12-15/Brand_Matris/43937_24827729767-Mitsuboshi-Transmission-Belt-MBLSC105-fir-BMW-C600-.htm

Great Video! Hampton Bridge is cool!

He SAYS underneath the video :rolleyes:; 16.45 sec @ 80.96mph

They still have three of them here... https://www.twistedthrottle.com/kaoko-throttle-lock-cruise-control-for-bmw-c650gt-13

Might be running too lean at higher rpm/speed, which will make it run hot... One of THESE might help: https://scooterpartsco.com/bmw/bmwsport/malossi-lambda-emulator-for-bmw?zenid=df4f0dd3aee1a64aaecf06e4da8d8ac1