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2013 The connector is under the plastic part with a BMW round symbol - just above the key. I see a connector attached to the black bar running parallel with the handlebars. I think this is the connector people talk about when adding things to be switched ON/OFF

Anyone found where to buy the mating connector, preferably with a wire pigtail?

I was messing on Amazon and found these. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015RQFBD2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Amazon knocked off $6 if I chose to not ship via Prime. So for $5 I have to get them in my hand. Thanks again for your tips.

OOPS! I have to apologize. The tool kit does have a tool that allows me to remove the side panel. Going to Lowe's today for wire and clips. Did a lot of research for jumper sets and it looks like most use aluminum wire which makes them too bulky. Thank you "davidh" for your help.

I'm going to see if I can get the panels off with the BMW tool kit. If I can, I'll take your advice and make a set of jumper cables. I sure would like to have that option. Thanks for the tio.

I just replaced my battery. I have used a BMW battery tender for 2 years. Dirty terminals will only cause a battery to degrade if the dirt is conductive and has found a path to ground. I have owned motorcycles for 20 years in my earlier life and for 10 years in my later life and have always...

I'm really not following what you're proposing. One - I only have one battery, that I'm aware of. Two - I graduated from Purdue in electronics so I'm knowledgeable about batteries. Three - The tool kit does not have tools which will allow you to remove the cover to get access to the battery...

Not without special tools. Which no one will carry

And hook jumper cables up to what?

Got it figured !!!! I got the battery figured out. Full charge with BMW charger after 24 hours: 13.65V Charge V after 2hr run: 13.80 After 24 hrs sitting, no charger: 13.05V After 50 mile run -4 stops: 13.42V After 24 hrs sitting, no charger: 13.13V Real info: Battery charges at a pretty...

Good idea. It works. I performed this trick and then unperformed it ! Guess what will happen if the paper clip falls out? The only way I'd do this trick is to have an identical female plug and solder the paperclip in - then reattach. JMHO

OH-OH. How do you run the scoot while on the side stand? I have considered bypassing the engine shut-off while on the side stand.

Took the 650 to M-Tech in Bend, Oregon yesterday and they fixed the windshield by using their diagnostic tool. No appointment, no $126 / hour, no minimum $65 to talk to you - all fixed for $20. Not like European Motorcycles in Eugene, Oregon. I'd recommend M-Tech if you're ever up in this...

Is this the mount? https://www.ascycles.com/2/BMW-C650GT-Scooter-parts-accessories/ProductID/47575

I know you can't push start a 650 but if the batteries very low will the scoot continue to run after being started with a jumper cable? Also - do you think 18gauge wire can carry sufficient current to start the scoot? Will 12A start the scoot? Anyone put an amp gauge in series with the battery...