Hello All. This is my first posting since discovering this site, and I joined the MOA even though I have yet to buy. I have signed up for riding classes in May, and want to buy a C650GT shortly after that. (I hope to sell my '77 Beetle first.) I have some reservations about the "Scooter" after reading about the stalling problems and the oil weeping gasket. Have any of you newer owners experienced these issues? When I do buy, I would like to get one of the more recently built bikes, and hopefully get one with no such problems. Am I able to tell the production date by the serial number? (As with VW and Porsche.) About a month ago I went into my local BMW motorcycle dealer and looked at the C650GT for the first time. I was very impressed, but since I was not ready to buy, I did not want to take a lot of the salesman's time. He indicated that they were not firm on the list price. Would any of you new buyers be good enough to tell me approximately how much off the list price I can expect? I have enjoyed reading all the posts and seeing the pictures of your new bikes. I hope to be posting my new bike's picture in June. Thank you for answering my questions if possible. Best regards, Illiya.
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Prospective C650GT buyer
- Thread starter Illiya
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On the stalling issue, I experienced this but after the dealer re-adapted the FI and idle stepper motor, it has not reoccurred. I also have the weeping chain case but this is really slight and I think likely just due to under tightening, and will have the dealer tighten it up it the next time it's in.
Justscootin
Jeff Wilson life member
I had my scooter in the shop last week and they replaced the gasket in the rear drive under warranty and will again if there is the same issue again
Got my wife a red GT, lowered and narrowed seat, installed gel insert work done by Saddleman in California
Unless you REALLY need the top case save your money makes the bike to long and bulky, several makers including Saddleman make soft top cases that snap on over rear seat
Did a couple up grades including Skene design P3 lights and photon blasters for the front
Installed a BMW/DIN plug on top of right cowl wired to battery with fuse, good for heated clothing and connecting charger/maintainer to bike
Wunderlich side stand foot enlarger is another good to have item
Still waiting for side protection skid plates. Four months so far
Unless you REALLY need the top case save your money makes the bike to long and bulky, several makers including Saddleman make soft top cases that snap on over rear seat
Did a couple up grades including Skene design P3 lights and photon blasters for the front
Installed a BMW/DIN plug on top of right cowl wired to battery with fuse, good for heated clothing and connecting charger/maintainer to bike
Wunderlich side stand foot enlarger is another good to have item
Still waiting for side protection skid plates. Four months so far
Forgot
Adding GPS/SAT radio this month, to work with her C3/BMW comm set
Local dealer in long beach gave me about 500 off sticker, not a big margin item
No issues with bike, you'll enjoy, rides and handles fantastic, and yes will do well over the century mark, does sound like a lawnmower when starting out haha
Adding GPS/SAT radio this month, to work with her C3/BMW comm set
Local dealer in long beach gave me about 500 off sticker, not a big margin item
No issues with bike, you'll enjoy, rides and handles fantastic, and yes will do well over the century mark, does sound like a lawnmower when starting out haha
RapidRoadRescue
New member
Well hey!
I'm right over by 'dere.
Glen Ellyn
Lets see if I can post a pic of mine.
Had a weep, it's a torque issue I was told, no gasket? No kidding!
No stalling.
I have several bikes and this is the easiest to ride two wheeled anything I've ever been on. (IMLE)
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Hey Wezul, A scooter? LOL.
arcamedies
New member
GT scoot
This is number 18 of various bikes I have owned, 2nd scooter, and the BMW is light for 600 lbs, fast and rock solid at 90 mph passing traffic, (had to try it, it's German ya know). Probably the best all around machine with ABS, electric windshield and heated everything available. In other words I love it and with the 3 and 36000 warranty with roadside assist piece of mind comes along. As far as price, be candid but remember if you steal it any dealer will cringe when you need help or put 6 other bikes ahead of you. Pay a little more and they will be more apt to go the extra mile for you.
This is number 18 of various bikes I have owned, 2nd scooter, and the BMW is light for 600 lbs, fast and rock solid at 90 mph passing traffic, (had to try it, it's German ya know). Probably the best all around machine with ABS, electric windshield and heated everything available. In other words I love it and with the 3 and 36000 warranty with roadside assist piece of mind comes along. As far as price, be candid but remember if you steal it any dealer will cringe when you need help or put 6 other bikes ahead of you. Pay a little more and they will be more apt to go the extra mile for you.
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