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    Engine Oil Change

    Dale - the BMW dealer in Eugene, Oregon advised me to not put full syn oil till 10K miles. Claims that BMW's take a long time to "break-in". Is this malarkey, U think?
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    How do I subscribe to a thread?

    I can't find the box to check if I want an instant email response to a thread I might like to follow. Is there a trick?
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    Cosmetic maintenance

    Water soaked sponge for the windshield - which I carry in a plastic baggie. In my opinion this is better than any spray "miracle" on the market. Meguiar's Ultimate Liquid Wax which is 100% Polymer monthly Meguiar's Motorcycle Detailer Mist & Wipe carry along on trips Meguiar's Ultimate Black...
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    What RPM are we runnung?

    Thanks Greyhound for an informative and adult reply
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    What RPM are we runnung?

    Are we running 4000 or 5000 RPM most of the time? The black bars cover 0-4000. I'm thinking that we're doing 5000.
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    Jack Stand Anyone?

    Just made this jack stand that allows me to lift my C650GT front tire off the ground. I can now use the cheap Northern Tool scissor jack that I had been using to raise my Harley. Sorry - first post to add a picture
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    Engine Oil Change

    Are you sure of the wrench sizes? I think the main oil chamber needs a T-50 star bit - not an 8mm. Please advise
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    Oil change bolt / nut sizes

    Just want to make sure I'm undoing the correct bolts to do an oil change. The main oil change bolt is a star (torqx) bolt and specified as being an M16 x 1.5. I'm not familiar with the M16 designation. The one I think is correct needs a T-50 Torqx bit and is to the Left of the muffler. The...
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    Cruise control please

    Just installed a kaoko and it works just fine for me on the road. Thanks to all for their comments
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    Gas Octane You Use

    Jamie C Do U mean " ethanol-free"?
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    Really happy with my GT

    exavid - I just picked up mu C650GT from a private party in Eugene and rode it home to Redmond last Friday. My Harley's on the block. It's scooters for now on for me !!!!!
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    Starting Problem when bike is Hot

    Stone...Your suggestion works. I suspect the choke doesn't come on again after a short run.
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    Gas Octane You Use

    All of us in the Silver Eagle motorcycle riding club in Central Oregon go out our way to exclusively use Clear Fuel which is ethanol free. And costs $0.50/gal more. Most of us ride, or did until I got my C650GT, big Harley rod hogs and every one of us is getting consistently 4 mi. + per gallon...
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