Aug 16, 2022 · Update: dropped the bike off. Service manager mentioned again that there were software updates to perform and implied that these might solve the issue. Then I talked to a friend who worked there who said that BMW hasn’t sent any service bulletins out about it yet.

Jan 21, 2024 · What a utterly brilliant day and a very cold adventure ride on my BMW 1150 GS Adventure :) Today I spent some time riding up to the Iconic spot on Winnats Pass in the Peak District at points -2° in temperature during the day with a met office estimate of feels like -7° the location I was in + the wind speed factor at 50mph at -2 of -13° = Brrr.

Apr 17, 2019 · I haven't found any in the LC. The Hexhead and maybe others need one to remove the shift lever. BMW heard that most people didn't have any E-Torx in their tool sets so they simplified the shift lever with a T60!

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Mar 23, 2017 · BMW lowered 1st gear I think in 2014. I have a 2011 and I dropped the front sprocket by 1 tooth. That made a huge difference off road. I can easy over rough stuff instead of hanging on and yelling "yahoo". It raised the RPM by 400-500 at 60 mph. It runs fine on the highway up to about 65 MPH. Then it gets pretty buzzy.

Jul 11, 2017 · So I bought a 1973 BMW R75/5 a while back and decided to change the oil on it the other day - given that it's spring and all. So I know the recommended API rating for the oil is SG or SH, but I bought this advantec stuff from my local BMW motorcycle dealership that's supposed to be "tailored" for old BMW airheads.

Aug 21, 2014 · Usuming maintained, it’s not even broke in yet. If it pops your cork on test ride, lay down your money. More than miles on the four valve boxers is the age ans accompaning technology. You wouldn’t want a 2004 with low miles if had power brakes for instance. As others stated, from Dealer (assume BMW) , priced well and within your reach.

Jul 4, 2010 · In 2008, BMW introduced the F800GS and an all new F650GS. Unlike the previous single-cylinder bikes, both motorcycles use 798cc parallel-twin engines. These new bikes have little in common with the "old" F650GS. In late 2008, BMW brought back the "old" 650cc single-cylinder bike and renamed it G650GS just to confuse everyone.

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Jul 13, 2023 · Hello, I'm new to the world of BMW Motorcycles and am wondering what people’s experiences are with them as far as reliability and lifespan goes. I like the looks of the F750/850 GS's and have test ridden them.