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    Serendipity and my new GT

    Looks like things worked out really well for you. Congratulations!!!
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    FOR SALE 2013 BMW C650GT, 15,979 Miles

    I am the second owner of this low mileage sapphire black metallic scooter equipped with the high line package. And while I would have to say that reaching the decision to sell has not been easy, I find it necessary considering my age and limited mobility. The scooter is in excellent running...
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    Hydraulic Cam Chain Tensioner Installation Success (with a few anxious moments)

    I am really sorry you have had this problem with the upgrade. Do you know or have any idea why the tensioner lost oil/oil pressure? Have you sought advice from your BMW dealer? Please keep us updated regarding your situation.
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    Hydraulic Cam Chain Tensioner Installation Success (with a few anxious moments)

    An hydraulic chain tensioner has an oil feed line (supply line) running to and attached to it. The part number you are referencing appears correct for the hydraulic tensioner only but you will need the supply line and other parts. Since the valve cover will require removal, I would recommend...
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    2016 C650 Sport Check Oil warning intermittant.

    Using the workshop manual as my reference, the coolant-temperature sensor is located on the right side of the bike. And it’s to the right of and slightly above the infamous cam chain tensioner. The oil-level/oil-temperature sensor is on the left (alternator) side. Accessing both sensors...
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    2015 C650GT brake flush/fill concern

    That’s fantastic!
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    2015 C650GT brake flush/fill concern

    In taking a closer look at the front brakes on my 2013 C650GT, the left caliper banjo connection has the bleed screw as shown in your picture. And on the right side caliper, the banjo connection is made with a bolt and no bleed screw. So long story short, I can see how the banjo bleed screw...
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    2015 C650GT brake flush/fill concern

    So if I’m understanding what happened, the drain line was attached to the banjo fitting where the brake line runs from the master cylinder and was bled there. And when it was realized that this happened, did you transfer the drain line to the bleed screw nipple and bleed the caliper from there...
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    2016 C650 Sport Check Oil warning intermittant.

    I believe that the diagnostic plug for your bike is located inside the right panel next to the battery and that would take all of 10 minutes to access if the technician is familiar with the location of the fasteners. And with respect to the oil warning light, the oil pressure sending unit may...
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    Hydraulic Cam Chain Tensioner Installation Success (with a few anxious moments)

    Congratulations on the purchase of your Sport and welcome to the forum. With your bike having really low mileage, my opinion is to just ride it. You can always take steps early on to correct the matter if you detect a problem related to the cam chain tensioner. My 2013 C650GT had 17,000 miles...
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    C650GT bottom fairing panels "expanding rivets"?

    It’s not entirely necessary for the pin to come out completely so if it’s out most of the way then that should be good. If you can twist the pin clockwise and counter clockwise then that should help. Also a little spray lubricant might help. As I remember, there are four fasteners on each...
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    C650GT bottom fairing panels "expanding rivets"?

    The expanding rivet consists of two parts. And if you take a close look at your picture, you’ll see the two parts. The first step is to remove the pin or shaft (with the raised cross hatching) using a flat blade screw driver or other thin metal tool. Carefully work the edge of the tool into...
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    Hydraulic Cam Chain Tensioner Installation Success (with a few anxious moments)

    Congratulations on the purchase of your new C650GT and welcome to the forum. There are great members far more knowledgeable than myself who will hopefully chime in here with better and more up to date information. But the good news is, your bike was manufactured with the hydraulic tensioner...
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    Hydraulic Cam Chain Tensioner Installation Success (with a few anxious moments)

    In my case, the previous owner of my 2013 C650GT had the original chain tensioner replaced under recall with one manufactured August 6, 2014, as pictured in my write up. And while I had not experienced any problems, I felt it necessary to upgrade my tensioner to the hydraulic version as there...
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