Time for a change

[OZ]

Thanks. Enjoyed the ride back apart from some torrential storms. Think I'll like it - a bit too tall and a bit too heavy but feels like a big air cooled thumper like the XT and XL but with more sophistication. ( Not really a good thing I know but we'll see )

[Andy M]

Nice one 

Check out FAQ on the Chaingang website, make sure the VR contacts are really clean and the waterpump breather/drain hole is clear.

You can read my BMW F series experience elsewhere so not going to rain on your parade, the stuff you need to look for is on the CG FAQ 

Andy

[OZ]

Thanks Andy - I'll check it out

[BrendanO]

I loved the MT03, except it had the worst seat ever, sore arse after 10 miles. It's the only bike my wife got uncomfy on the back of too. Got an Airhawk inflatable seat which helped lots, but sore back if more than 100 miles, sold it. Original pipes sound fine, say my neighbours, and it was great with centre stand, rack, for short journeys. Expensive fuel if over 65 on mway.

BMW not as Mad Max, but if you want it for ten years...

[OZ]

Hi Andy M. Can you give me details of The Chaingang website as I can't find it ? Also at the risk of sounding like a complete numpty  - what are VR contacts and where do I find my water pump drain hole ? Thanks

[Andy M]

F650.com

The voltage regulator used to live under the seat where is could overheat when running and get wet when parked. The cycle promoted early failure. If its green its seen heat and wet and will eventually leave you with lazy electric gnomes.

The waterpump is on the end of the crank. Its shaft has no bearings only lip seals. The unsupported shaft wears the seals. On mine the engine oil and coolant mixed past the worn seals and the resulting chocolate mess neither lubed no cooled and the head warped. The useless Austro-Bavarian never admit they are wrong, so you dont get bearings you get a second lip seal and a hole in the casing in the dry space between. When (not if) a seal goes it'll **** fluid from the hole and you can fit the pump rebuilt kit. If the hole is blocked with grease from assembly you don't get the warning until you notice the oil level is rising.

As you parade is now rather damp, google F650 fork failures on images too  There a couple of massive payouts with gagging clauses. Don't let it worry you, BMW claim it was "misuse" & you'd never do that 

Andy

[Andy M]

F650.com

The voltage regulator used to live under the seat where is could overheat when running and get wet when parked. The cycle promoted early failure. If its green its seen heat and wet and will eventually leave you with lazy electric gnomes.

The waterpump is on the end of the crank. Its shaft has no bearings only lip seals. The unsupported shaft wears the seals. On mine the engine oil and coolant mixed past the worn seals and the resulting chocolate mess neither lubed no cooled and the head warped. The useless Austro-Bavarians never admit they are wrong, so you dont get bearings you get a second lip seal and a hole in the casing in the dry space between. When (not if) a seal goes it'll **** fluid from the hole and you can fit the pump rebuilt kit. If the hole is blocked with grease from assembly you don't get the warning until you notice the oil level is rising.

As your parade is now rather damp, google F650 fork failures on images too  There were a couple of massive payouts with gagging clauses. Don't let it worry you, BMW claim it was "misuse" & you'd never do that 

Andy

[Mark]

There you go Oz, you've made a sh1te decision.

[OZ]

We'll see. But if I have, it's not my first one and it won't be my last !

[002]

You Bought A What !!!??

And the nearest dealer is Where


Jethro

[OZ]

Nearest dealer is you ! How much are your services ? ( I dread to think of the comments !! )