scottpatrick
2007 F 650 GS US M!
San Dimas, CA
Member since: Jun 14, 2007
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03/07/08 - How to make a motorcycling n00b (part 1)
It all started in the 70's. First, I was born in San Dimas, CA. Then, a bunch of other stuff happened (bad haircuts, various Big Wheels (even a Green Machine ), ... Read more
11/02/08 - Re: Replacing the "rubbers" on heated grips?
Here's a very similar thread over on the Chain Gang:
http://f650.com/phpbb3/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=212938
The trick is not cutting the wires underneath.
10/11/08 - Re: Water Spots/Stains
Clearly the bike is ruined. I'm in southern CA, but can meet you halfway and pick it up. Sorry for your loss.
09/27/08 - Re: F650 specs
I spoke with some guys (ahem, BMW folks) who know a little more about the bike. While these gents were not techs, they did offer their opinions on a few things.
Regarding the horsepower difference, I asked these guys about the theory of it being different cams. They laughed and suggested that BMW was not about to do anything that would cost more $$$. To have virtually the same engine, only with different internal parts did not make any sense to them. What was suggested is that the cam to ...
09/15/08 - Re: F650 specs
Sounds about right. Consensus among dealership folks I have spoken with is that the new F650GS was likely going to be a Europe-only bike until people here freaked out about the cancellation of the old model and asked (begged) for this one. Having a smaller capacity bike (or at least one that is named as smaller capacity) makes some sense in the context of tiered licensing. Here in the U.S., it just confuses customers.
