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Hi, old scooter boy from Worcestershire, England.
I have my 1990 Vespa PX200 with a 210 Malossi kit
I have my 2001 BMW C1 200 Executive, which I may be selling as I now have added my:
BMW C600 Sport (2012) which I am sure I will be bugging you all about little things that you have probably answered a million times already.
 
New 2015 C650GT owner here in the great state of Idaho! I've owned three scooters now and slowly grew in displacement each time. Thought a Honda Forza would be enough but the Beemer 650 is the best fit!
 
His/him from Melbourne, Australia.
Had following scooters over 20 years of riding:
Kymco Agility 125 (stock) —> Kymco Downtown 300i ABS (Malossi Xhaust, J.Costa Evo3) —> Yamaha IronMax 530 (SC-Project exhaust, J.Costa PRO, Öhlins Rear) —> BMW C650 Sport (GPR Furore exhaust, J.Costa PRO, Dr.Pulley hiT clutch)
Motorbike experiences included Victory Jackpot and Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro, both sold. Tried Aprilia SRV850 but it is a porky unweildy beast keen on track use, WTF.
Long live CVT, and bring on that Victory Vision 800 concept to life someone please, so I have an upgrade path when done with C650s.
 
Hi I'm Andy from Valdosta Ga. Bought a CE 04 last month in Nashville TN as I transition to scooters because my arthritis limits my ability to keep my feet beside me. Loving the Avantgarde model.
 
Great Andy, same problems. I find it really difficult to get out of the habit of changing gears my foot still goes up and down when I am coming to a stop. All the best.
 
New CE 04 owner here. I reside near Charlotte, in North Carolina. I am enjoying the new scooter but am finding that I have some “range anxiety” on occasion plus people parking regular or electric vehicles at charging columns not plugged in, &c. Bought a 40 amp “TeslaTap” and a NEMA 14-50 adapter so I have options for charging as well as a J plug. It certainly is a learning curve but for what I bought the scooter for, it is fine. I haven’t run out of juice - yet!
 
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XMET said:
New CE 04 owner here. I reside near Charlotte, in North Carolina. I am enjoying the new scooter but am finding that I have some “range anxiety” on occasion plus people parking regular or electric vehicles at charging columns not plugged in, &c. Bought a 40 amp “TeslaTap” and a NEMA 14-50 adapter so I have options for charging as well as a J plug. It certainly is a learning curve but for what I bought the scooter for, it is fine. I haven’t run out of juice - yet!
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Are you in luck!

There's a member here, @triangletom, who:

1) Is only a couple of hours away from you (see https://www.bmw-scooters.com/index.php?members/triangletom.2382/#about ).

2) Has a CE-04.

3) Is extremely knowledgeable about charging (and probably all other aspects of that scoot); see, for instance, https://www.bmw-scooters.com/index.php?threads/charging-basics-101.2856/#post-24401

4) Has, in my opinion, pushed the limits of patience (of which he seems to have a limitless supply) and range of that EV; see, for instance, his lengthy trip reports, such as this one: https://www.bmw-scooters.com/index.php?threads/ride-report-in-search-of-native-lands-3-days-nc.2790/

I think you should get in touch with him, and tap his brain about all things CE-04.
 
Hi to everyone, I am Mike. and 56 years old. I reside in the Center of Europe. In August I#ve got a CE 04 and i am in love with it. :-)
I use it in the urban area and commuting. Long distance riding is not intended, maybe when I have retired :-D. Regards, Mike
 
XMET said:
New CE 04 owner here. I reside near Charlotte, in North Carolina. I am enjoying the new scooter but am finding that I have some “range anxiety” on occasion plus people parking regular or electric vehicles at charging columns not plugged in, &c. Bought a 40 amp “TeslaTap” and a NEMA 14-50 adapter so I have options for charging as well as a J plug. It certainly is a learning curve but for what I bought the scooter for, it is fine. I haven’t run out of juice - yet!
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You mean there is a second CE-04 owner in North Carolina? That's fantastic news! Welcome to the land of the crazy scooter people.

IMHO, the TeslaTap is a critical accessory for the CE-04. I've found that North Carolina is a surprisingly decent place to get around with a short-range EV (thanks to state grants & PlugShare), but I agree - the range anxiety detracts from the fun of riding. Feel free to contact me through the forum or via e-mail: thomas(@)stromberg.org.
 
Hi all; Mike G. 69 yers old. Wisconsin. I started riding when I was in my 20's, but gave it up for a long time because I didn't feel that I was mature enough.
In my early 40's I rented a couple scooters in Key West and loved riding them around. I have been riding ever scince. Picked up a 2023 BMW C400GT yesterday and finally put 40 miles on it today. Really enjoying it so far.


Chineses 120 cc scooter
Vespa 150 cc
Vespa 250 GT
Vespa 300 GT
Piaggio 500 ( the early 2 wheel model 480cc)
Harley Davidson 750 street
2016 Indian Scout
2020 Indian Chalenger
and finally a BMW C400GT which might be my last bike.

mgg
 
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ibking said:
OK i'll be 2nd, I'm Joe from SoCal. I should have my C650GT (black) Oct-22. I have had a Burgman 650 and ran it in the ground, I also have now a Vespa 300 great little scoot. I think this forum going to fun and well informed.

Thanks,
ibking, Joe
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I'm Joel, also from SoCal.
In July I picked up a 2020 C650 GT with 354 miles on it. I live in Ventura County with my RT1250 but I keep my scooter at my house just north of Huntington Beach. Beach traffic and parking is a mess and the scooter is the perfect vehicle to ride and park. I'm going to get it's 600 mile service next time I'm down there.
 
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