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From your experience, is the range on the CE-04 also optimistic? I believe BMW says 80 miles but I've read lots of accounts from owners who say it's lower. I've seen ranges from the mid-40's to 60's. I'm very interested in this bike. Sat on one at a BMW dealer and it has nice heft and gravitas...

Managed to post a photo of the old parts at 13,800 miles (if an Admin fixed the pic-posting issue, thank you). Definitely could have kept riding with these. After finding them in good condition, I still put in the new parts because, a) it's good for the bike and, b) The PITA factor, meaning as...

I kept getting the "Oops" message and tried pdf, jpeg and had the file size down to 328kb.

Always a good feeling to update the maintenance on your bike. In my case, I spent yesterday installing a new Mitsuboshi CVT belt with Dr. Pulley sliding weights. Also changed the oil and filter and put in a new air filter. This is for a 2019 C 650 GT at 13,800 miles. While I had the case open...

Good review, thanks. I've been interested but hesitant about getting a Corbin for my 2019 C 650 GT. They're expensive, especially with a backrest, but I'm sold on Corbin quality and comfort after having four on various Burgman 650's and Honda Silver Wings. I've been especially intrigued with a...

Clear, helpful article on adding a big GIVI case to the bike .... https://harald-schirmer.de/2023/03/26/topcase-mounting-for-bmw-ce04-from-givi/?fbclid=IwAR1P0WMlMR7pWXlKxEDYe5TALSkUkIjvk5oNLaqhbG3H2RiOUKKur0q3kkc

"The stock variator is good. I would suggest ... Dr. Pulley Sliders - 28 Gram weight ... If you REALLY want to change the variator, go with the Italian made Malossi - Multivar MHR" I second the recommendation of 28-gram sliders from Dr. Pulley. I installed them on a 2013 BMW C 650 GT and they...

In an Eastern European language but visually it's helpful to see what's happening: gear oil, belt change, remove rear tire, etc.

Stop it already? Like I would listen to you for a millisecond. Stop talking through your hat. That's the issue, doubtful you can see it. I'll leave you to your fascinating thread of, "Man, BMW is so unreliable because my beater had an oil leak."

Instead of defining the entirety of BMW reliability by one guy's car overheating, try Consumer Reports. They monitor and measure things like reliability. For 2022, BMW automobiles are in the top 3 in the world.

I don't need to own a BMW automobile to recognize wildly inaccurate statements and object, especially when they concern a brand I respect and motorcycles I love. That simple. Nothing personal.

"Talking through one's hat." Now that seems more accurate.

Normal.

That wasn't clear because you referenced Yamaha, then made a sweeping summation of reliability for a global (car) manufacturer, stated as fact ("it is a bmw trademark for most of their products to have timing chain, oil leaks and overheating issues.") If we say "most" is equal to two-thirds, as...

Wildly dramatic statement. Evidence? Examples? Anything published? Can you cite one person or company that credibly explains or supports this? Not two, just one. And this: "bmw trademark for MOST (emphasis mine) of their products to have timing chain, oil leaks and overheating issues." Wow...

Voila, instant noise reduction. I never ride without them. These cut engine noise significantly but you still hear traffic sounds and voices. Because they're not cheap, I sometimes re-use them if the ride was short. I've tried several brands but always come back to these.

It's kind of like GOOD, BETTER, BEST .... GOOD: Plug the tire. BETTER: Plug the tire, take it off the bike and install a patch inside the tire. That gives you double protection against leaks. BEST: Replace the tire with a new tire. Plugging is a simple process, as the video below shows. Long...

I got a flat last week in the rear tire of my 2019 C 650 GT. Front flats are unusual, usually the front tire stands up the nail or screw for the rear to run over and puncture it. I always keep my tires at 36/42 and the reading never varies more than 1 psi. Riding home from the beach, I noticed...

UPDATE TO THE UPDATED UPDATE: Worth noting: Dr. Pulley was super responsive to my email inquiries. Always got back with detailed answers within a day (keeping in mind they are halfway around the world where it's 2:00 a.m. tomorrow when it's 1:00 p.m. in the U.S. EST). If you have a Dr. Pulley...

UPDATE TO THE UPDATE: Reply from Dr. Pulley clarifying "Classic" vs. "Euro" and their opinion on optimum weight for sliders on 2018 to 2020 GT's .... "Dear Mike: The only difference is color, material is the same. Classic is original color; and Euro is black color. If you may need more...