XTreme Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 Today was the first proper run on the Beemer other than when I brought it back from the dealer! So how did it do? Well I've covered a few of it's aspects before........so no point going over those again. All I can say is that this G650GS is probably the best fit for me, and the roads I ride on, than any machine I've had since I've been in Spain. It really is that good! The only minor negatives (and they are minor) is that the sidestand is too short......so the bike leans over quite a bit when parked. The other thing is when the fan comes on it blows out hot air over my right leg. Very minor stuff as you can see. It was great on the motorway trip coming back from collecting it, and it was even better on these rural, bumpy country roads. Just so easy to ride. It ticks all the boxes for me.......but in terms of reliability it has to prove itself! Only time will tell if I can get the same level of trust in the Beemer that I would have in a Jap bike! So watch this space! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooN Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 Is the side stand problem not due to angle rather than length? have a look and see if the stanf bracket hasn't been a bit bent outwards, it doesn't take much and if the previous owner was a bit short in the leg he may well have mounted with it on the stand. Some bikes are designed to take this, some aren't and the lugs ( or the stand itself) will eventually bend. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted October 10, 2020 Author Share Posted October 10, 2020 3 minutes ago, MooN said: Is the side stand problem not due to angle rather than length? have a look and see if the stanf bracket hasn't been a bit bent outwards, it doesn't take much and if the previous owner was a bit short in the leg he may well have mounted with it on the stand. Some bikes are designed to take this, some aren't and the lugs ( or the stand itself) will eventually bend. They're all like that Chris......this model is known for being very short person friendly. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Fallsalot Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 @XTreme do you know how much engine oil it takes and how long the service intervals are yet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted October 10, 2020 Author Share Posted October 10, 2020 9 minutes ago, Sir Fallsalot said: @XTreme do you know how much engine oil it takes and how long the service intervals are yet Think it's 2.3 litres and every 10K kms Fred. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Fallsalot Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 5 minutes ago, XTreme said: Think it's 2.3 litres and every 10K kms Fred. I was thinking how it compares to my old 650 which holds 1.8L of oil and has to be changed every 2000 mile but try to do it every 1000 mile as it has a hard life 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 Get a sidestand extension under the sidestand foot, Pete, job done. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specs Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 11 hours ago, Pedro said: Get a sidestand extension under the sidestand foot, Pete, job done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Fallsalot Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 Just remember Pete if your going to modify the side stand the bike needs to lean over enough so the bike don't fall over if any of the tyre goes flat overnight 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted October 11, 2020 Author Share Posted October 11, 2020 7 minutes ago, Sir Fallsalot said: Just remember Pete if your going to modify the side stand the bike needs to lean over enough so the bike don't fall over if any of the tyre goes flat overnight Always on the centre stand in the garage Fred.....I only use the sidestand if I'm parking for a short time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Fallsalot Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 2 minutes ago, XTreme said: Always on the centre stand in the garage Fred.....I only use the sidestand if I'm parking for a short time. There's always that once Pete and that will probably be when the tyre goes down LOL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 Lovely bike, Pete, it suits the land. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specs Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 43 minutes ago, Sir Fallsalot said: There's always that once Pete and that will probably be when the tyre goes down LOL Cheap as chips. https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/303088170179?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=710-134428-41853-0&mkcid=2&itemid=303088170179&targetid=938486032260&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9045370&poi=1007416&campaignid=10199631037&mkgroupid=101938325957&rlsatarget=aud-629407026905:pla-938486032260&abcId=1145985&merchantid=101483731&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2or8BRCNARIsAC_ppyayZRmd5f5-rxmUtb3nBjjYfe3VEMVXjYPZEY3PAzecithf5YW70coaAmUvEALw_wcB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Fallsalot Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 19 hours ago, Specs said: Cheap as chips. https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/303088170179?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=710-134428-41853-0&mkcid=2&itemid=303088170179&targetid=938486032260&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9045370&poi=1007416&campaignid=10199631037&mkgroupid=101938325957&rlsatarget=aud-629407026905:pla-938486032260&abcId=1145985&merchantid=101483731&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2or8BRCNARIsAC_ppyayZRmd5f5-rxmUtb3nBjjYfe3VEMVXjYPZEY3PAzecithf5YW70coaAmUvEALw_wcB That makes it wider he wants it to be longer and there's something wrong with his side stand as well lol 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 On 10/10/2020 at 18:59, XTreme said: They're all like that Chris......this model is known for being very short person friendly. Pete means me 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted January 28, 2021 Author Share Posted January 28, 2021 2 minutes ago, skyrider said: Pete means me I'm still waiting for my mate to come up to fit the Puck. And once I get my Puck I'll probably be restricted from riding again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 2 minutes ago, XTreme said: I'm still waiting for my mate to come up to fit the Puck. And once I get my Puck I'll probably be restricted from riding again. tell him to hurry up and get his act together 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted January 28, 2021 Author Share Posted January 28, 2021 Just now, Clive said: Manana....... He's English.....so even worse! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted January 28, 2021 Author Share Posted January 28, 2021 Just now, Clive said: He seems to have become totally immersed into the Spanish lifestyle.....lazy fucker! From Bournemouth......you know what their kind are like! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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