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About 45 miles has always been my guess, based on what the manual says about how much fuel is left when the light comes on (3 liters, or 3.2 quarts). Since I average about 54 MPG, that comes out to approx 45 miles. That said, I suspect BMW, as other (car, motorcycle) manufacturers deliberately...

If the timing did 'move', there are reports of owners being able to get the engine back in time without any permanent damage done to the engine. Fingers crossed. (I always have a backup vehicle to my daily driver for when something puts it out of commission).

Timing gear skipped a tooth? Coil intermittent failure? scan ECU for codes is what I would do first. keep us posted please.

Check the main battery cables to the starter and chassis/grounds. This could be many things. Do you have any history? Did it run when you bought it? Did the seller explain?

Not had this problem on my C650 Sport engine which I assume is the same as the GT's? I believe I have changed oil and filter about 4 times in 15K miles but that part always went quite easily.

Check on Ebay for the service DVD. Many threads/posts here about this topic. Should be about $25 and will be a bootleg copy, somewhat dated but perfect for the C650/C600. BMW no longer makes them available so this is the best thing you can get these days. Also covers many (all?) Other models.

If the switch was already replaced recently, then it sounds like maybe it wasn't installed correctly. I've not heard others having this issue, so the switch is not prone to breaking. Maybe check the bmw repair DVD for how-to on getting at the switch..

Someone should offer a solution where you just unplug and take with you this screen. If thieves can make away with it in minutes when it's mounted, it should not be that big a deal to make it removable? Like with car stereos removable fronts some years ago.

Here's what I bought, works perfectly, don't worry about the brake fluid reservoir, no issues: https://a.co/d/7OdhWYJ

Welcome from Southern California. BMW no longer makes its shop manuals available but there are DVD's on Ebay that will cover your bike, there is much info on this forum about that. You can also benefit from getting a special scan tool to read and clear codes, program TPMS sensors and the like...

Your battery cables may have some excess resistance due to poor connection or corrosion including at the starter itself. Maybe check resistance / voltage drop with a multimeter. I did notice that my C650's starter, which starts fine on its regular battery, also spins much faster when I add a...

My C650 is almost but not quite as comfortable as my K1600. It also depends on whether you plan to ride mostly fast highways or slower 2-lane roads, whether you prefer cruise control, and what sort of weather you expect to encounter. That all said, with either 400 or 650, they are more than...

I believe only BMW makes the chain rails. I suggest you get both rollers and chain rail at BMW. However, for the chain rail, you first need to know the size that is in there currently, so you know which one to get (next size up). Maybe the shop doing the work can just get the parts for you.

Welcome from Southern California! I mix between my K1600 GTL, a very big, heavy bike, and the (still relatively heavy, but much lighter) C650 Sport. I think you'll like the Sport, especially if not planning long stretches of fast highway trips.

Yes the service reminder message should disappear upon an off/on recycle. If it doesn't, I suggest trying again and making sure you set the new service date into the future and the mileage at which the bike should remind you it's time for service again.

Maybe you can find out with the Motoscan or GS911 scanners.

Thanks for posting the outcome, can help future owners figure out their bike's issue.

Your bike behaves the opposite of what it should. Normally, the main lights are off, until you start the bike. I have no clue how to correct it, sorry!

If I recall correctly, this question came up before but there were no clear answers. As in, does any company actually offer it. For my K1600, a company called Brentune does offer it, I believe it costs around $800 and if the bike goes in for service at BMW, a software update can erase the tune...

FWIW my Honda SH 300i scooter runs more efficiently on the mid-grade. I was always putting in premium as in 'can't hurt' but after reading the relevant forum comments decided to try it out and, for sure, it got better MPG than with the premium fuel.