I've recently changed from a 2002 CS to a 2003 GS. Both have the BMW standard heated grips, but the GS grips heat up incredibly slowly and also to a much lower temperature. Does anybody know what the issue is and how to correct it? :dunno:

Hi all, I have just changed my voltage regulator and has solved my '95 Funduro running/charging issues, hurrah! I have seen the mods for relocating the VR to a non under-the-seat position. As I'm a bit of a PC geek, I had a different idea. I had an odd motherboard copper heatsink lying...

Newbie F650GS owner. Bike came with TouraTech twin projector headlights, which I found lacking in candlepower compared to my Suzuki 250 Djebel's headlight. I both have and plan to install the original BMW headlamp, which has a 55/60w bulb, but want to use a 90/130w bulb. I'm pretty sure the...

.. when it is baltic, could have waited till spring. :-(

Hi, I don't know if anyone has any opinions on this. In this hot weather the bike has been more parked on the side stand than ridden and has had a lot of sun/heat on the forward right hand side. The right lower leg has also been exposed from the bike cover. Would this have any effect on the...

Hia - Im a 29 yo bird from London who's just got an F650CS - B/f owns an R1150RT.... Very glad to find this forum - what a treat! Just started commuting on a daily basis on the bike and take her for country runs at the w.e. The only comparison I have is against the CBF500 which Ive also...

Greetings F650 ites, I'm a glad owner of a new GS (and also '00 Yamaha Fazer 600). I'm very chuffed with the GS so far, am intending it for mainly country lane and mountain road use. I've completed 480 miles so still running in, adhering strickly to BMW instructions. I'm slightly alarmed to...