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Thinking about swapping my 2013 650GT for a much later model. Trouble is, I like the Shad top box on mine but none of the ones for sale in the UK seem to have a top box or rack. One option might be to keep the rack when I sell my bike, but is the rack (& box) on the 2013 compatible with...

Edit: the seller has update his description, and is no longer suggesting that there's a new model due. Just been scanning through bike trader (a UK bike sales site), as I'm thinking about replacing my 2013 with a newer one. One of the posts said the C650 sport was discontinued (which it is)...

I've been getting quite a bad misfire, and Motoscan is reporting trouble code 2763 - Ignition coil 2. I'm assuming that cylinder 2 is the right hand one, viewed from the rider's seat - is this correct?. I don't plan on replacing both coils as they're a tad expensive (just over £100 UK each)...

Recently, my 2013 C650GT has started to stall when slowing down to a halt after a fast-ish run. My first thoughts were the idle actuator hoses, as replacing them seems to have fixed a similar problem for others, but I've had them out, cleaned and checked them - they looked as good as new. I'm...

Just in the middle of doing an oil change on my 2013 C650GT with around 17000 miles on it. I notice that the front strainer, which should have been changed for an oil pickup pipe at the first service, is still in place (i.e. that bit of the first service was obviously never done). How important...

I've been having problems with starting on my 2013 C650GT, and I'm thinking that it might be about time to change the plugs, as they're probably the original ones. The official service manual (BMW RSD) says that I need special tools to remove the coil packs and the plugs. Is this true or is it...

Hi all, just put my 2013 C650GT through its MOT (annual statutory inspection, for those outside UK), and was given an advisory on the front brakes. Just one of the front pads is worn - the others are OK. This suggests to me that there’s either a sticking piston or perhaps a sticking caliper...

Anyone know (or know where I can find) the part numbers for the stock rollers / sliders for a 2013 C650GT? I’d like to seem vaguely knowledgeable when I ring the dealer. Mike

Just refitted the rear wheel on my 2013 C650GT, and I noticed that the rear disc pads are reaching end of life. What brands of pads do people recommend? Or do we not have a choice? thanks Mike

Has anyone managed to remove the variator cover without using the BMW special tool? I’ve bought a mitsuboshi drive belt from Carpimoto, and obviously want to fit it myself, but the BMW tool seems ridiculously expensive. Is it possible to make a DIY tool, or to use use standard workshop tools...

Just received a recall notice from BMW UK saying that they want me to book the bike in so that they can change the front brake hose. This seems to be the same recall that's been around since at least 2016, and now we're in October 2020 - It's obviously very urgent (not!) Anyway, there isn't a...

I’ve been doing an oil change (For the first time since I got it) on my 2013 C650GT and I’ve hit a bit of a snag: the head of the strainer bolt is quite badly smeared, to the point where I cant get it out with a 17mm socket. I managed to drain most of the oil via the filter and main drain plug...

Anyone know of an online supplier that will sell me a variator holder tool - ideally UK based, but EU would be OK. Google doesn't seem to be much help today. (I've nothing against US suppliers, but the customs duty and the surcharge imposed by parcel companies to collect the duty can make it...

So my C650GT has now racked up 12000 miles and I’m thinking about replacing the drive belt - I’ll probably do it myself. The Mitsuboshi Drive belt is less than half the price of the OEM version. Has anyone got any experience (good or bad) of using it. Mike

Hi, all, Thought I'd mention my experiences with the Motoscan app to reset the service indicator on my 2013 C650GT. There aren't any BMW dealers in the town where I live so it would be at least a half day wasted, not to mention an eye-watering amount of money just to get BMW to reset the...

Hi, all, Recently joined the C650 world, and about to embark on my first DIY service. Bike has done just over 10,000 miles, and the last service was 14 months and 2000 miles ago. So far I've got 2 questions (although I'm sure there will be more :) 1. When changing the oil, I see no mention...

Hi, all, Recently bought a 2013 C650GT to replace my beloved Honda PanEuropean (bad knees make it too painful to ride with knees bent). Still missing the Pan, but the C650 is an acceptable replacement. Very impressed with the bike's abilities so far, but now looking to do some DIY servicing...