Hello from Santa Cruz CA USA Earth

[koehlerba]

Hello all
Just bought a 2016 C650GS with 5K miles - black
Added GIVI windscreen, which come with 2 hand deflectors - TERRIFIC.
Own a Silverwing - probably will sell soon.

Head of (owner) of Yahoo Honda Reflex Group for many years.

Wondering where to get wiring schematic (not cabling diagram)?

Wondering where fuse or relay is for low beam haedlight?

Wondering where fuse is for power outlet in left glovebox? I connected tire inflator and blew fuse - cannot locate it.

Scooter is too tall for me (unlike Silverwing which is just right). So I lowered the front forks by about 1 1/2". Helps A LOT, with not adverse handling results. Simple - only had to remove upper handlebar cover.

Have replacement Hyperpro rear spring on order - about an inch lower potentially - should be about right.

Bruce Koehler
Santa Cruz, CA

PS - dry clutch judder can be cured by holding the scooter with the brakes and giving it some throttle for about 10 - 20 seconds - removes the glaze. When you smell something that smells like hot brake shoes - that's enough.

 

[cpallenjr]

Battery, relays, and fuses behind the right front side cover. Fiddly to remove and be careful with the screw receiver in the front.
These parts diagrams help visualize how things come apart.
https://shop.maxbmw.com/fiche/DiagramsMain.aspx?vid=54688&rnd=07242017

 

[bicyclenut]

Bruce,

Welcome! I remember your name from when I used to own a Reflex and was in the Yahoo group. I also moved to a Silverwing for about a year and now on BMW.

I was concerned about how tall too, didn't even get low seat option, but you learn all sorts of tricks to work with it. Sometimes that means walking it into a parking spot, not too glamorous, but better than dropping it trying to duck waddle or slip.

I would install a direct plug to battery that you can use for Battery Tender, heated gear or something like an inflator. If you put an SAE plug on the end you can use it for multiple purposes.

Hello all
Just bought a 2016 C650GS with 5K miles - black
Added GIVI windscreen, which come with 2 hand deflectors - TERRIFIC.
Own a Silverwing - probably will sell soon.

Head of (owner) of Yahoo Honda Reflex Group for many years.

Wondering where to get wiring schematic (not cabling diagram)?

Wondering where fuse or relay is for low beam haedlight?

Wondering where fuse is for power outlet in left glovebox? I connected tire inflator and blew fuse - cannot locate it.

Scooter is too tall for me (unlike Silverwing which is just right). So I lowered the front forks by about 1 1/2". Helps A LOT, with not adverse handling results. Simple - only had to remove upper handlebar cover.

Have replacement Hyperpro rear spring on order - about an inch lower potentially - should be about right.

Bruce Koehler
Santa Cruz, CA

PS - dry clutch judder can be cured by holding the scooter with the brakes and giving it some throttle for about 10 - 20 seconds - removes the glaze. When you smell something that smells like hot brake shoes - that's enough.

 

[Thom Davis]

Bruce,


I would install a direct plug to battery that you can use for Battery Tender, heated gear or something like an inflator. If you put an SAE plug on the end you can use it for multiple purposes.

I got rid of my Pb battery and changed to LI-ion. No need for a battery tender and bike is now 13 pounds lighter. If you do install a plug for ready access, find one without a wimpy fuse or defeat the fuse so it will be somewhat useful for things like an inflator or even for a more amp driven battery charge. The one that came with my bike is pretty useless.