BMW MOA - Scooters http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/ Step right through and enjoy the ride! en Thu, 23 May 2013 01:07:45 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/images/misc/rss.png BMW MOA - Scooters http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/ Debating move from c650GT to r1200RT http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68500-Debating-move-from-c650GT-to-r1200RT&goto=newpost Sun, 12 May 2013 21:13:23 GMT I would love input from RT riders that switched to scooter, or those who ride both. After a rocky start with "teething" defects, my scooter is running. My dealer has been very accommodating and I have been thinking about "upgrading" to an RT and putting the scooter in my rear view mirror. For the last 3 years I have been exclusively on maxi scooters, "upgrading" from Bergman 650 to the BMW, and buying a world of trouble during the first 5 months of ownership. I ride every day the weather allows, mostly commuting and day tripping 80-100 miles in my beautiful backyard in the Pacific NW. The RT offers more power and torque at same weight, good weather protection, similar "bells and whistles", integrated cruise control, greater range, proven technology. The scooter is nimble, "shiftless" with cvt that works well, not completely trusted after 2 major electronic failures, saves me $12K to keep and ride. Your thoughts??? ]]> Scooters ggoldfogel http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68500-Debating-move-from-c650GT-to-r1200RT Digital readout http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68484-Digital-readout&goto=newpost Sun, 12 May 2013 00:23:13 GMT When you press the info button and you can see fuel consumption and the other one. Can someone explain to me what the first fuel readout and the second one are really telling me. I am not sure if I am reading it right or it is not accurate. As for example I was doing 80km (50 miles) an hour and the... When you press the info button and you can see fuel consumption and the other one. Can someone explain to me what the first fuel readout and the second one are really telling me. I am not sure if I am reading it right or it is not accurate. As for example I was doing 80km (50 miles) an hour and the first one read 4.9 litres per 100 and the second one read 2.6 litres per 100 what is it telling me. Can they be reset?

I could never figure it out ]]> Scooters 43362 http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68484-Digital-readout Cheap Top Box Mod! http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68413-Cheap-Top-Box-Mod!&goto=newpost Tue, 07 May 2013 23:35:42 GMT At night when someone approaches the red lens on the BMW top box does...absolutely nothing! So here is a cheap easy mod that I did to increase night time visibility. First I removed the lens. NOTE: This is probably the only part on this bike that actually needs a Philips screwdriver to take... At night when someone approaches the red lens on the BMW top box does...absolutely nothing! So here is a cheap easy mod that I did to increase night time visibility.

First I removed the lens. NOTE: This is probably the only part on this bike that actually needs a Philips screwdriver to take apart!!!

I bought some solas reflective tape..the most reflective stuff out there...cut it to size and fit it behind the lens. Leave the backing on to keep it stiff and cut it just slightly smaller so you can tape the edges to the inside of the lens.

I also cut out some letters from some standard reflective tape. They came out OK but I'll redo them.

In the first photo you can see my rain gear drying out in the after the difference the tape makes. Total cost about $15 took about 1 hour...15 mins of that to put the torx away and find a screwdriver!

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]]> Scooters SCOOTERRATON http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68413-Cheap-Top-Box-Mod! <![CDATA[C650GT impression after 5,000 k's]]> http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68380-C650GT-impression-after-5-000-k-s&goto=newpost Mon, 06 May 2013 15:18:44 GMT Hi from Downunder...

Well well, after just 10 weeks the speedo the C650 GT is just rolling over 5,000 klms. Ordinarily I'd have thought it would take me about 6 months to cover that distance, but I guess this millage is testament to how much I am enjoying the scoot.

I've had no issues apart from a weep from one of the bolts in the final drive and this easily fixed by torqueing it back up, otherwise all pure goodness.

Fuel consumption has varied from 3.8 l/100klms to 5.0 l/100klms depending on the level of enthusiasm used when riding. Around town, stop start and traffic lights etc has yielded 4.5l/100klms. 80-90 kph cruising yields the good sub 4.0 l/klms and one high speed run, mostly 100 kph+ together with many twisties, returned the 5.0 figure. Social weekend runs seems to sit in the 4.2 - 4.5 l/klms range. I consider this pretty good consumption for the level of performance that the scoot delivers.

Everything seems to bedding in really well now. The scoot is now more smooth in all areas (engine/suspension/seating) and jumps off from a standing start noticeably quicker. To guess, I'd say that it is easier 0.5 seconds quicker to 60 kph and same again to 100kph than when new.

On the performance and handling front, I can confirm that the reviews predicting the ability to run with sports bikes as true. I've now done several runs with groups of 1000cc+ sports bikes and have had no problem staying with them especially as the road tightens. Sure it doesn't have the blinding pickup of a true sports bike, but I've found that in these circumstances I only end up a few car lengths behind anyway, easy to make back up. This weekend past with the GRO group, I went up the Macquarie pass and down the Kangaroo valley switch backs (this area south of Sydney, AUS) and had no problem staying stuck to the lead group. I believe that these scoots handle as good as anything else that BMW produces. Why BMW themselves believe that these scoots are only meant for the city bewilders me, it's just awesome out on the open road.

The seat on the C650GT has proved a great place to be, with the nippier weather experienced lately the heated grips and seats are just heavenly. I've been caught out a little under dressed for the cooler temps experienced , we're heading into winter here, at the end of a long ride. But with the fairings protection, grips and scrummy heated seat it still made me feel comfortable and able to enjoy the rest of the ride.

Have also done about 30 K's on the dirt as well. This never presented a problem for the scoot, it remained sure footed and never bottomed the suspension. Not that it's the ideal surface for a scooter, but it's nice to know that the BMWer can handle the loose surface, ruts and potholes competently.

If anyone is comfortable to come up with the coin for one of these scoots, they will not be disappointed. The comfort, features and performance offered up really does justify the asking price. Definitely no buyers remorse here. ]]> Scooters Eccles http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68380-C650GT-impression-after-5-000-k-s How many miles when new? http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68375-How-many-miles-when-new&goto=newpost Mon, 06 May 2013 01:18:08 GMT The title says it all. I am about to buy a new C650GT, and am wondering how many miles were on your bikes when you purchased it new at the dealership? Thank you for your replys. The title says it all. I am about to buy a new C650GT, and am wondering how many miles were on your bikes when you purchased it new at the dealership? Thank you for your replys. ]]> Scooters ILLIYA http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68375-How-many-miles-when-new Side Bags http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68367-Side-Bags&goto=newpost Sun, 05 May 2013 15:06:37 GMT Does any have any recommendations for side bags for the 650 GT (soft or hard). I have visited the Givi site but not sure how these bags look on bike? Not sure of fit of different sizes. Have the top case on. Looking for more storage. Thanks so much. Does any have any recommendations for side bags for the 650 GT (soft or hard). I have visited the Givi site but not sure how these bags look on bike? Not sure of fit of different sizes.

Have the top case on. Looking for more storage.

Thanks so much. ]]> Scooters agatsal http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68367-Side-Bags Top box lock http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68210-Top-box-lock&goto=newpost Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:34:39 GMT I know some of you are waiting for the pads you ordered last fall and they have not arrived I am in a similar boat and that is on November 5th I ordered the lock for my top box. On November 27th the lock came in and it would not work for me or the dealer so they kept it and ordered a new one.... I know some of you are waiting for the pads you ordered last fall and they have not arrived

I am in a similar boat and that is on November 5th I ordered the lock for my top box. On November 27th the lock came in and it would not work for me or the dealer so they kept it and ordered a new one. Four weeks later it came in and nothing changed, it did not work. I looked at the parts guy and said at least it is not touring season. I showed him what was wrong and he agreed with me and that I could fix it in 10 minutes. He would not let me as he said it would void warranty.

Four months later I still do not have a lock but the dealer has my money. The lock he had he did not send back, he lost it and whenever I see him all he says to me is I will send them an email. So far the email has not done any good. I think it is crap. I called BMW Canada and they say it is the dealer I have to deal with. ]]> Scooters 43362 http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68210-Top-box-lock