grey.hound
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So, after putting 400 miles on the bike with a pillion the last few days, ride report here: http://www.bmw-scooters.com/forum/t...ic-Coast-Highway?p=14236&viewfull=1#post14236 I have some thoughts on the bike, mostly good.
My ride is a 2013 C600 Sport, now has 8000 miles on it. The bike performed as expected, never a want for power, weather overtaking on single lane highways or climbing 6-8% grades. My comfort was never an issue, my wife had two complaints: 1 her butt got sore quickly, but I believe that comes from lack of experience as a pillion. She has been on with me for about 150 miles total this year prior to this trip. Secondly, the wide seat causes hip pain so we stopped about every 35 miles or so, yikes! Otherwise she said she had plenty of room and getting on and off not an issue and the GIVI side cases were not at all an issue.
Wind management is pretty borderline, though, there was a steady 15-20 mile per hour wind with 30mph gusts. When coming from the side, it made for a crappy ride, especially the 150 miles home which were pretty much windy the whole way. Headwinds weren't as bad, just loud. The bike plowed through them without trouble, and with a passenger, side winds didn't really cause handling problems, but I have had issues as a single rider.
With the 39 liter GIVI topcase, GIVI easylock side cases, 25 liters each, the tunnel bag which I estimate to be about 12 liters, and the underseat storage, there was plenty of room for two. The side cases are semi rigid and I replaced the cheap combination locks that came with them for a set of Masterlocks for $8. GIVI recommends using the rain covers even as protection from the sun if they will be out for a long time. No issues.
THE ISSUES:
#1 Weight: fully loaded with luggage, the bike is about 600lbs. Add to that the wide and fairly tall seat, it can be an issue during low speed maneuvering. I never had a true issue, but it is noticeable at parking lot speeds in small town streets.
#2 Clutch engagement: This actually bugged me more than the weight. I'm pretty sure my clutch is glazed over or whatever the correct diagnosis is. Managing slow speeds and creeping along with a snatchy clutch can be an issue. My bike would vibrate tremendously during slow take-offs. I think and aftermarket clutch may be on the shopping list.
Great bike. If my wife decides she wants to do more trips, I will either A) look for a bike with her actually sitting on them, or B) Dr. Pulley Clutch, (probably inevitable anyway) C) airhawk seat.
Forgot to mention, we also used Sena SMH10 headsets and it was great, whether for music or communication.
My ride is a 2013 C600 Sport, now has 8000 miles on it. The bike performed as expected, never a want for power, weather overtaking on single lane highways or climbing 6-8% grades. My comfort was never an issue, my wife had two complaints: 1 her butt got sore quickly, but I believe that comes from lack of experience as a pillion. She has been on with me for about 150 miles total this year prior to this trip. Secondly, the wide seat causes hip pain so we stopped about every 35 miles or so, yikes! Otherwise she said she had plenty of room and getting on and off not an issue and the GIVI side cases were not at all an issue.
Wind management is pretty borderline, though, there was a steady 15-20 mile per hour wind with 30mph gusts. When coming from the side, it made for a crappy ride, especially the 150 miles home which were pretty much windy the whole way. Headwinds weren't as bad, just loud. The bike plowed through them without trouble, and with a passenger, side winds didn't really cause handling problems, but I have had issues as a single rider.
With the 39 liter GIVI topcase, GIVI easylock side cases, 25 liters each, the tunnel bag which I estimate to be about 12 liters, and the underseat storage, there was plenty of room for two. The side cases are semi rigid and I replaced the cheap combination locks that came with them for a set of Masterlocks for $8. GIVI recommends using the rain covers even as protection from the sun if they will be out for a long time. No issues.
THE ISSUES:
#1 Weight: fully loaded with luggage, the bike is about 600lbs. Add to that the wide and fairly tall seat, it can be an issue during low speed maneuvering. I never had a true issue, but it is noticeable at parking lot speeds in small town streets.
#2 Clutch engagement: This actually bugged me more than the weight. I'm pretty sure my clutch is glazed over or whatever the correct diagnosis is. Managing slow speeds and creeping along with a snatchy clutch can be an issue. My bike would vibrate tremendously during slow take-offs. I think and aftermarket clutch may be on the shopping list.
Great bike. If my wife decides she wants to do more trips, I will either A) look for a bike with her actually sitting on them, or B) Dr. Pulley Clutch, (probably inevitable anyway) C) airhawk seat.
Forgot to mention, we also used Sena SMH10 headsets and it was great, whether for music or communication.
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