Recent content by Hack2004

Yes they over the OEMS, I have used a LITTLE dish soap as a lubricant which then dries on inside.

Grip Buddies are a great product. I've used them on my BMWs for 25-30 years - 1975 BMW R90/100; 1998 R1100R, 2016 BMW C650 GT and currently 2019 BMW C650 GT. They work fine on my C650GTs with heated grips. Installation is easy and they are inexpensive in the BMW world.. Get them and you...

I had that problem on a new to me 2019 C650 GT. I kept losing tire pressure on rear tire. Looked and looked for punctures, reseat the tire, etc. No luck. Went to SoSo Cycles in Concord, CA and had them pull tire off and inspect tire pressure monitor. It turned out that there was some minor...

What are you doing or have done to reduce engine sound level? What materials and locations did you fine effective?

Delray What are you asking for the windshield and side wind deflectors?

Need some help finding front end side panels after deer strike in Washington last Saturday. White and black needed

Here are photos of how I mounted the Garmin Zumo 550 GPS on 2017 C650 GT. Power cable goes to two port USB in power socket in left side cubby. Seems to be very secure on rougher roads

New Battery installed all is good to go. A relief not having to worry now about having to dig into the electrical system! Ready for BMW club ride to Half Moon Bay for crab lunch

The 2017 C650GT will not start. It has been on Optimate 4 charger and shows battery charged. I turn the ignition on and no turn over. Lights, horn, signals all work. No clicking like a solenoid. Any thoughts?

I love this bantering back and forth. It reminds me of the on-going discussions on Advrider site about “What oil should I use?” Or. “What is the recommended tire for. …..??” Seems like there are a million or billion differing opinions. Keeps these sites interesting

I see from W’s the posting above “In my 1,500 miles of riding on my new C 400 GT, I've mostly settled on displaying the My Vehicle screen (first screen under that, also called My Vehicle). This gives a lot of at-a-glance info, such as odometer, desired trip meter, oil temp, etc. That is, it...

Defray: why have you had so many C650s? Never satisfied? Make some money on each transaction?

Just got back from 1700 mile rountrip to John Say Oregon BMW Rally put on by Oregon BMW Riders. SF Bay Area to John Day, Oregon. Outstandign roads especially on US 395. 251 attendees. One C400 came from Phoenix but complained about the seat. My 2017 C650 GT performed flawlessly and got...

Just got back from 1700 mile rountrip to John Say Oregon BMW Rally put on by Oregon BMW Riders. SF Bay Area to John Day, Oregon. Outstandign roads especially on US 395. 251 attendees. One C400 came from Phoenix but complained about the seat. My 2017 C650 GT performed flawlessly and got...

In California we are straight and lean to the left