15posts · Joined 2012. #1 · Oct 30, 2012. Hello all. I plan to buy a used G650GS in the near future as a bigger motorcycle after passing my test. I was hoping that, with all the experience on this forum, you might have some tips about issues and things to watch out for on used machines. I'll be looking mainly at 2011-12 motorcycles.
Problem2: All of a sudden my 2001 650GSA won't remain idel. It'll remain idle normally for any amount of time, as long as you don't ride it. But as soon as you start riding it the problem happens. I took it to my BMW dealership (Wild West in Katy, TX). After putting the bike to the computer, they have replaced the idle actuator and the speed
Section1: Starting Your GS/Dakar Starting Procedure (Short Version) Starting Procedure Mark II Should the temp light come on when you turn the ignition to the on position? Cold Starting Push Starting Can I start my GS without a Battery? Jump Starting - see the Battery FAQ Section 2: Troubleshooting General Questions

F650GS-DAKAR-CS Starting Procedure and Running Problems. When I went to the introduction training for the F650 GS a couple of years ago, there was one thing in particular that we were told that struck me as classic BMW design, displaying three characteristics. New design that was just a bit too clever for it’s own good.

Theproblems seem to have begun in around 2000 or 2001 after BMW took over full production of the bike from Aprilia (Italy) and BMW also began making the Rotax motors in house instead of having Rotax supply the motors as done previously. (BMW/Rotax motors today are ALL made in Taiwan or China (G450X). Earlier F650's were a bit better
GSCatastrophic Fork Failure? I own a F650 GS that I received new in June of 2000. After about 5,000 miles, I experienced a catastrophic failure of the castings on both side of the front forks. I sustained major injuries. BMW has admitted to knowing of 3 nearly identical failures before they redesigned the forks, adding more material. Aggressivelyengineered for unrelenting performance in harsh environments, the F 650 GS was designed to take riders off-road and on to new frontiers. The 2005 model features a list of significant improvements including the new 2 SPARK ignition system, a 3-position clutch lever, newly designed windscreen, accessory power socket, and improved on
Ihave an F650GS Dakar and love it. The engine is very good. View Forum Posts View Blog Entries View Articles Danger: Keep Back 500 Ft Join Date Jul 2005 Location central Pennsylvania, USA Posts 1,265. There is a used or leftover black low F650GS at the BMW dealer in Mechanicsburg, PA. 717-766-2523 At least it felt awfully
Giventhe early GS clutch problems and G650GS manual notes, semi synthetic JASO MA oil seems best. 2016 Update. BMW changed their oil supplier from Castrol to Shell, they now use Advantec Pro SAE 15W50 for the 650GS. BMW Advantec Pro SAE 15W50 is semi-synthetic and meets SAE API SM, JASO MA-2 specifications. BMW F650GS, Dakar,
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