Recent content by Delray

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    Driveline vibration elimination (hopefully!)

    Interesting report, thanks. Look forward to updates and good luck getting rid of that vibration. FWIW, I've used this grease in CVT and wheel work on my GT's, Burgmans and Silver Wings. Much cheaper than BMW's version and more easily available. $6500 for a two-year old Sport with 2k miles is...
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    FOR SALE: LIGHT WHITE 2020 C 650 GT $7,000

    Congratulations! Jeff sent me a message saying it was sold. Glad this gorgeous machine found a good home. Enjoy and welcome to the forum.
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    Please chime in on chains

    My 2013 GT hit 21,000 miles but I ended up selling it before a new chain was due. I changed the plastic chain rail at 15k, from the original #1 to #2 (of four, changed every 15k). Easy enough work. I replaced the gasket and used MOTUL Gear 300 oil (75W90). My notes from that time are pasted...
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    2019 C650 GT in Portsmouth, VA

    Good for you! Glad to see that. Geez, maybe I'll pursue that '72 VW Beetle more earnestly. Dreams can come true.
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    BMW Warranty failures

    My only point was, people like BMW bikes here. I can't think of anyone who'd welcome a steady diet of negativity. You exercised a clear need to hate, hurl insults, and whine how hard life has been on you. That's behavior best expressed elsewhere. Nothing more to say to you (or read from you) but...
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    BMW Warranty failures

    "My experience -- a sample size of, um, one -- may not be statistically significant, but it's all I've got to go on so far." Do a little digging on this very forum and you'll find tales of woe about the timing chain tensioner failing and killing engines -- and BMW replacing those entire...
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    Serendipity and my new GT

    Only local group I found is Gold Coast Beemers, part of BMW MOA (there is a fee to join MOA, not the group), They are active and do regular rides, often overnight, with meetings on the first Saturday of each month at the The Nest Eatery on Glades west of 441. I haven't attended yet. Guy who was...
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    Serendipity and my new GT

    I remember that WSJ review. It sold me. Your bike is gorgeous. I love that color. I see you're in Boca ... likewise. Small world! Welcome to the forum. https://www.bmw-scooters.com/index.php?threads/wall-street-journal-bmw-c650gt-review.1609/
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    Cvt 2012 vs Cvt 2016

    Sounds like you have a 2012 model? You can switch to Dr. Pulley 28-gram sliding weights (OEM rolling weights are 33 gram). Or use 26-gram for faster response, but higher rev's in the top end. I installed 28-gram sliding weights on a 2013 C 650 GT and the bike was faster off the line and like a...
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    Cvt 2012 vs Cvt 2016

    From BMW, changes with 2016+ models: New CVT set-up and revised clutch linings for more dynamic clutch engagement and a more spontaneous set-off response (faster off the line). Power transmission from directly integrated CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) which underwent extensive...
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    Thinking Of Buying A 650

    "there's a ton of room under the seat, both helmets and other stuff while parked, I'm not sure why that feature would be a "no go", it works for us." I run all my errands on my 650 GT or Burgman 400. Can't remember the last time I went grocery shopping with my car. A full recyclable bag slides...
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    Torque wrenches

    Greetings: Notes pasted below from previous maintenance shows torque range for oil + filter change ... 11 Nm to 28 Nm ENGINE OIL No need to remove any plastic panels. Use aluminum foil to guide oil into pan. Oil change start to finish takes one hour. Oil change tutorial...
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    2019 C650 GT in Portsmouth, VA

    It's in the front wheel well, left side as you're in front of the bike, behind a rubber hose. Congrats on the sale! Let us know if you find that primo Miata!
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    FOR SALE: LIGHT WHITE 2020 C 650 GT $7,000

    Nah, they're blinded by the brilliance of my approaching vehicle, so they cover their eyes and veer away. My 2016 in Light White Non-metallic ....
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    FOR SALE: LIGHT WHITE 2020 C 650 GT $7,000

    "I always thought it was silver!" Looks like you thought correctly. Official color is "Hockenheim Silver." I confused it with the 2016, which is white. I owned a white 2016 and to this day, it's my favorite color of all the bikes I've owned.
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