Kristian #562 F650 Classic Maintenance Record                      
   
BMW F650 Days km Cum km Overall km $ $/l l used km/l mpg km on Tank km on res Expected Total $/km Starting Mileage (km)    
11-Mar-00 - 147.0 147 15505 $100.00 11.25 8.89 16.5 39 256 33 289 0.68 15358    
16-Mar-00 5 212.0 359 15717 $120.00 11.25 10.67 19.9 47 308 40 348 0.57 Average$/km    
20-Mar-00 4 242.7 602 15960 $134.12 11.25 11.92 20.4 48 316 41 356 0.55 1 Gallon =  3.7854118  
24-Mar-00 4 305.9 908 16266 $168.42 11.25 14.97 20.4 48 317 41 358 0.55 1 Mile =  1.609347  
29-Mar-00 5 317.3 1225 16583 $191.92 11.25 17.06 18.6 44 288 37 325 0.60 29-Mar-00 BMW 20K Service by BMW  
3-Apr-00 5 293.5 1518 16876 $168.02 11.25 14.94 19.7 46 305 39 344 0.57    
7-Apr-00 4 247.1 1766 17124 $144.00 11.25 12.80 19.3 45 299 39 338 0.58    
12-Apr-00 5 297.1 2063 17421 $179.66 11.25 15.97 18.6 44 288 37 326 0.60    
15-Apr-00 3 278.8 2341 17699 $164.98 11.25 14.66 19.0 45 295 38 333 0.59    
19-Apr-00 4 288.0 2629 17987 $171.38 11.25 15.23 18.9 44 293 38 331 0.60    
25-Apr-00 6 297.7 2927 18285 $179.66 11.25 15.97 18.6 44 289 37 326 0.60    
29-Apr-00 4 264.8 3192 18550 $156.83 11.20 14.00 18.9 44 293 38 331 0.59    
4-May-00 5 252.5 3444 18802 $148.29 10.69 13.87 18.2 43 282 36 319 0.59    
7-May-00 3 267.2 3712 19070 $155.20 10.63 14.60 18.3 43 284 37 320 0.58    
12-May-00 5 263.6 3975 19333 $163.50 10.63 15.38 17.1 40 266 34 300 0.62    
16-May-00 4 256.9 4232 19590 $146.58 10.69 13.71 18.7 44 290 37 328 0.57    
19-May-00 3 268.0 4500 19858 $160.01 10.69 14.97 17.9 42 278 36 313 0.60    
26-May-00 7 244.0 4744 20102 $138.45 11.25 12.31 19.8 47 307 40 347 0.57    
29-May-00 3 247.1 4991 20349 $153.00 11.25 13.60 18.2 43 282 36 318 0.62    
2-Jun-00 4 296.5 5288 20646 $185.55 10.69 17.36 17.1 40 265 34 299 0.63    
5-Jun-00 3 276.6 5564 20922 $169.85 10.69 15.89 17.4 41 270 35 305 0.61    
9-Jun-00 4 291.9 5856 21214 $183.65 10.69 17.18 17.0 40 263 34 297 0.63    
14-Jun-00 5 284.0 6140 21498 $175.32 10.69 16.40 17.3 41 268 35 303 0.62    
17-Jun-00 3 200.0 6340 21698 $122.00 11.20 10.89 18.4 43 285 37 321 0.61    
21-Jun-00 4 263.0 6603 21961 $164.36 10.69 15.38 17.1 40 265 34 299 0.62    
25-Jun-00 4 256.1 6859 22217 $186.90 10.65 17.55 14.6 34 226 29 255 0.73 24-Jun-00 Cleaned Tank, Carbs, Jets, Changed Oil/Filter, Adjusted Air Mix Jets to 4 turns. Also, Rev Counter Cable Broke  
28-Jun-00 3 256.5 7116 22474 $185.00 11.25 16.44 15.6 37 242 31 273 0.72   New Rubber and Spring in Air Jet (Left), readjusted to 2.75 T  
3-Jul-00 5 236.4 7352 22710 $174.23 10.69 16.30 14.5 34 225 29 254 0.74    
4-Jul-00 1 220.0 7572 22930 $138.32 10.69 12.94 17.0 40 264 34 298 0.63    
8-Jul-00 4 256.7 7829 23187 $178.41 10.69 16.69 15.4 36 238 31 269 0.70    
10-Jul-00 2 248.6 8078 23436 $156.73 10.69 14.66 17.0 40 263 34 297 0.63 9-Jul-00 Replaced Stock Exhaust with Staintune. Noticeable more low-end power  
12-Jul-00 2 298.6 8376 23734 $184.07 10.64 17.30 17.3 41 268 35 302 0.62    
16-Jul-00 4 259.3 8635 23993 $161.20 10.63 15.16 17.1 40 265 34 299 0.62 15-Jul-00 Replaced Stock Sprockets and Chain with DID 520VM, bit smoother  
19-Jul-00 3 260.6 8896 24254 $160.86 10.69 15.05 17.3 41 268 35 303 0.62 22-Jul-00 Replaced Jets from 132.5 to 137.5, Middle Clip on Needle, Opened Organ Pipes in Airbox. Fantastic Results, MUCH More Low-Mid-Top !!  
23-Jul-00 4 248.1 9144 24502 $177.99 10.69 16.65 14.9 35 231 30 261 0.72   Spilt some Gas out of Tank, 2.25 Turns, Popping on Overrun needs riching when I get a SkewDriver  
26-Jul-00 3 277.9 9422 24780 $148.00 10.97 13.49 20.6 48 319 41 360 0.53    
29-Jul-00 3 306.4 9728 25086 $163.30 10.93 14.94 20.5 48 318 41 359 0.53    
1-Aug-00 3 323.3 10052 25410 $183.60 10.93 16.80 19.2 45 298 38 337 0.57 1-Aug-00 SkewDriver arrived, increased to 2.5 turns out still Popping, way too lean, increased to 3.5 turns, No more Popping, tried 3 Turns seems OK.  
5-Aug-00 4 288.9 10341 25699 $161.47 10.97 14.72 19.6 46 304 39 343 0.56    
8-Aug-00 3 280.2 10621 25979 $166.45 10.97 15.17 18.5 43 286 37 323 0.59 7-Aug-00 Pipes still look lean, must recheck plugs, increased to 3.5 turns, seems to have more power  
11-Aug-00 3 263.5 10884 26242 $174.18 10.97 15.88 16.6 39 257 33 290 0.66 11-Aug-00 Increased to 4 turns out, too rich in low-mid range  
7-Sep-00 27 270.3 11155 26513 $164.52 10.97 15.00 18.0 42 279 36 315 0.61 12-Aug-00 - 04-Sep-00 Annual Holiday Crete, Greece  
11-Sep-00 4 270.8 11425 26783 $184.29 10.97 16.80 16.1 38 250 32 282 0.68 5-Sep-00 Picked up Bike after Hols, BMW changed fork oil, Adjusted Valve Shims, Supplied new carb needles and slide, Gear Change is Better too  
15-Sep-00 4 290.3 11716 27074 $166.01 10.97 15.13 19.2 45 297 38 336 0.57 9-Sep-00 Changed to New Carb Needles (Both), moved to 4th Notch from Top, (was Middle Notch), Installed new Slide (1 only), tried 3.75 Turns out  
19-Sep-00 4 258.4 11974 27332 $152.23 11.55 13.18 19.6 46 304 39 343 0.59    
22-Sep-00 3 311.0 12285 27643 $197.03 11.55 17.06 18.2 43 283 36 319 0.63 11-Sep-00 Still way too much soot, reduced to 3.5 turns out, Middle Clip on Needles  
27-Sep-00 5 298.1 12583 27941 $201.43 11.55 17.44 17.1 40 265 34 299 0.68 23-Sep-00 Raised Needles again, to 4th Notch from Top 3.25 turns, removed Snorkel. Better Low end Power, still rich in Mid-range  
30-Sep-00 3 284.7 12868 28226 $177.65 11.55 15.38 18.5 44 287 37 324 0.62 25-Sep-00 Oil Change (Bike Shop), New Filter, Lower Roller Change  
4-Oct-00 4 269.3 13137 28495 $185.15 11.55 16.03 16.8 40 260 34 294 0.69 5-Oct-00 Raised Float Bowls Level to about 15mm, 3 turns out, more mid range,  no effect on other circuits, now much happier with Power & Mileage  
7-Oct-00 3 219.4 13357 28715 $151.00 11.50 13.13 16.7 39 259 33 292 0.69    
11-Oct-00 4 305.2 13662 29020 $199.33 11.55 17.26 17.7 42 274 35 309 0.65    
16-Oct-00 5 296.0 13958 29316 $182.71 10.80 16.92 17.5 41 271 35 306 0.62    
23-Oct-00 7 274.4 14232 29590 $165.08 10.80 15.29 18.0 42 278 36 314 0.60 23-Oct-00 Starting to Feel Clutch Slipping a bit, ordered new Clutch Plates (7#), Stiffer Springs from Team-Pami)  
26-Oct-00 3 288.8 14521 29879 $181.44 10.80 16.80 17.2 40 266 34 301 0.63 23-Oct-00 Replaced Front Brake Pads with EBCs - Local Bike Shop  
31-Oct-00 5 285.4 14806 30164 $172.44 10.80 15.97 17.9 42 277 36 313 0.60    
4-Nov-00 4 256.5 15063 30421 $151.52 10.80 14.03 18.3 43 283 37 320 0.59    
11-Nov-00 7 252.6 15316 30674 $157.72 10.70 14.74 17.1 40 266 34 300 0.62    
15-Nov-00 4 284.0 15600 30958 $166.60 10.70 15.57 18.2 43 283 36 319 0.59    
19-Nov-00 4 268.0 15868 31226 $168.74 10.70 15.77 17.0 40 263 34 297 0.63    
23-Nov-00 4 304.9 16172 31530 $177.25 10.70 16.57 18.4 43 285 37 322 0.58 23-Oct-00 Replaced rear Tyre from Pirelli MT66 to Metzler ME55/A  Tyres 15867km 9859 Miles& were not brand new to start with !  
26-Nov-00 3 289.3 16462 31820 $182.11 10.70 17.02 17.0 40 263 34 297 0.63 26-Oct-00 Changed to Clutch Plates + Stiiffer Springs, More Power for Longer 5-10% more, Noticeable but not overly so.  
1-Dec-00 5 308.2 16770 32128 $181.92 10.70 17.00 18.1 43 281 36 317 0.59 1-Dec-00 Opened up end of Baffle. Now that makes a difference. !! Low-Down Power that I was looking for.. But Bit LOUD  
6-Dec-00 5 293.4 17063 32421 $187.30 11.40 16.43 17.9 42 277 36 313 0.64 1-Dec-00 Dropped back to middle Needle, just to see.!, OK   
10-Dec-00 4 303.2 17367 32725 $175.47 10.70 16.40 18.5 43 287 37 324 0.58 20-Dec-00 Closed Baffle again, about 2.75 turns out., Quieter  
18-Dec-00 8 275.6 17642 33000 $170.02 10.70 15.89 17.3 41 269 35 304 0.62 23-Dec-00 - 02-Jan-01 Annual Holiday in NZ, ext $ on gas as Colin Didn't Zero it  
3-Jan-01 16 297.0 17939 33297 $180.00 10.70 16.82 17.7 42 274 35 309 0.61 6-Jan-01 I put the key in on Saturday 06/01/01. Had real trouble getting the Flywheel over the Flange on the Starting Gear. Took me about 1 1/2
 
6-Jan-01 3 285.2 18224 33582 $164.03 10.70 15.33 18.6 44 288 37 326 0.58   hrs of  struggling like hell, then girfriend came down from upstairs and we had it on in about 5mins. (The Flywheel of course.... :-) )   
11-Jan-01 5 285.7 18510 33868 $160.39 10.70 14.99 19.1 45 295 38 334 0.56   And the results.. Great.!! Gives me a bigger driving range before I have to change gear, I normally drive around 4 to 4.2 K revs and it allows  
14-Jan-01 3 293.6 18804 34162 $169.49 10.70 15.84 18.5 44 287 37 324 0.58   me to go down to about 3.5 which is exactly what I was looking for. It is possible it's lost a bit of acceleration, could be just a feeling,  
19-Jan-01 5 293.5 19097 34455 $170.03 10.70 15.89 18.5 43 286 37 323 0.58   but if there is a slightly longer effective stroke between explosions that would make sense I guess.  
31-Jan-01 12 288.3 19385 34743 $153.48 10.70 14.34 20.1 47 312 40 352 0.53 11-Jan-01 Wow, Key seems to have upped my Mileage, perhaps I should try richening needle again :-) Am I too lean.?  
4-Feb-01 4 287.6 19673 35031 $175.58 10.70 16.41 17.5 41 272 35 307 0.61 19-Jan-01 Checked Needles - Actually needles are on 4th Clip from Top so OK. (2.75 turns on Idle Mix Screw)  
8-Feb-01 4 297.2 19970 35328 $165.50 10.70 15.47 19.2 45 298 38 336 0.56 19 Jan - 29 Jan CNY Holidays  
13-Feb-01 5 287.8 20258 35616 $172.01 10.70 16.08 17.9 42 277 36 313 0.60 1-Feb-01 Replaced Front Tyre from Pirelli MT66 to Metzler ME33 Tyres 19970.2km 12408 Miles  
4-Mar-01 19 277.5 20536 35894 $172.00 10.69 16.09 17.2 41 267 34 302 0.62 3-Mar-01 Bike off Road until 3/03/01 due to Clutch Problem (Wasn't cable, Actually Lever which I broke reinstalling cable)  
8-Mar-01 4 279.9 20815 36173 $170.02 10.70 15.89 17.6 41 273 35 308 0.61 7-Mar-01 Oil+Filter Change , Local Shop, New Fork Oil but 20w.  
12-Mar-01 4 253.0 21068 36426 $149.27 10.70 13.95 18.1 43 281 36 317 0.59 11-Mar-01 Changed Steering Head Bearings, New Grease, Changed Carb Venturis, Checked Float Heights (14.6mm),   
16-Mar-01 4 324.2 21393 36751 $167.02 10.70 15.61 20.8 49 322 42 363 0.52   Cleaned Carbs, Replaced Stock Shock with Ohlins, Spilt little Gas so Mileage may be a bit Down  
21-Mar-01 5 321.3 21714 37072 $174.36 10.70 16.30 19.7 46 306 39 345 0.54   Idle Screw  currently 3.5 Turns out.  
26-Mar-01 5 309.4 22023 37381 $164.49 10.70 15.37 20.1 47 312 40 352 0.53 20-Mar-01 Changed Idle Screw to 4.0 Turns out. Reviewed 24th, Greyish Tan on one side, pretty Good, But still Slight Stumble @ 3.8-4K Revs,   
29-Mar-01 3 293.6 22317 37675 $162.30 10.69 15.18 19.3 45 300 39 338 0.55 24-Mar-01 Changed Idle Screw to 4.5 Turns out., Back to 4.25 Turns.  
4-Apr-01 6 314.0 22631 37989 $168.46 10.70 15.74 19.9 47 309 40 349 0.54 24-Mar-01 Changed Idle Screw to 4.0 Turns out. Reviewed 24th, Greyish Tan on one side, pretty Good, But still Slight Stumble @ 3.8-4K Revs,   
6-Apr-01 2 305.2 22936 38294 $169.80 10.69 15.88 19.2 45 298 38 336 0.56 6-Apr-01 Changed Rear Brake pads. Ferodos. Squeaky & Hard so far.  
11-Apr-01 5 306.2 23242 38600 $168.65 10.70 15.76 19.4 46 301 39 340 0.55 13 Apr 01 - 16 Apr 01 Easter Hols  
18-Apr-01 7 299.7 23542 38900 $160.50 10.70 15.00 20.0 47 310 40 350 0.54 23-Apr-01 Changed Rear Brake pads. EBC. Soft & Squeak Free  
23-Apr-01 5 294.8 23837 39195 $162.01 10.70 15.14 19.5 46 302 39 341 0.55 25-Apr-01 Changed to #45 Pilots, tried, 3 turns out, runs great, more low end. Did Sudcos Idling Tip, got about 2.5 out. We'll see how lean it is.  
2-May-01 9 272.5 24109 39467 $155.26 10.70 14.51 18.8 44 291 38 329 0.57 28 Apr 01 - 01 May 01 Apr/May Hols, changed to 2.75 turns out, 2.5 too lean.  
5-May-01 3 292.0 24401 39759 $164.46 10.70 15.37 19.0 45 294 38 332 0.56 7-May-01 Changed to 10 wt Fork Oil  
9-May-01 4 298.4 24700 40058 $170.17 10.70 15.90 18.8 44 291 38 328 0.57 8-May-01 Changed to 5th Clip from Top (Bottom Clip), 3 Turns Out, Sluggish Full Throttle after 3.5-4K rpm  
26-May-01 17 98.6 24798 40156 $98.55 10.70 9.21 10.7 25 166 21 187 1.00 10-May-01 Changed to 3rd Clip from Top, Water Pump Seals Failed  
1-Jun-01 6 295.0 25093 40451 $165.10 10.70 15.43 19.1 45 296 38 335 0.56 28-May-01 Water Pump Seals Repaired, Wheel Bearings & Seals Replaced (F&R) (5# Brgs), Swing Arm & Idler Arm Bearings ALL lubed, (1 replaced), Chain Cleaned,  
6-Jun-01 5 291.0 25384 40742 $158.15 10.70 14.78 19.7 46 305 39 345 0.54   Small Clutch Arm Bearings 2# (inside Clutch Cover Housing) replaced, Clutch Arm Spindle replaced, Clutch Release Bearing Sleeve replaced (Rack),   
14-Jun-01 8 291.8 25676 41034 $157.69 10.70 14.74 19.8 47 307 40 346 0.54   New Oil, New Coolant, New Filter, Checked Valve Clearances (OK), replaced Crush Washers (Main Oil Sump, Oil Tank, Front Fork Crush Washers)  
21-Jun-01 7 287.4 25963 41321 $162.96 10.70 15.23 18.9 44 292 38 330 0.57   Placed a Cover over Rear Shock.  
10-Jul-01 19 276.1 26240 41598 $181.00 10.70 16.92 16.3 38 253 33 286 0.66 5-Jun-01 Changed to 2.75 turns out, Better off idle, Still on Clip 3.  
13-Jul-01 3 272.9 26512 41870 $169.48 10.70 15.84 17.2 41 267 34 302 0.62 21-Jun-01 Changed to Clip 4 from Top, (Richen) Plugs Clean as a Whistle, but Staggers a bit around 3800-4500 rpm ? Put into BMW for check over Hols  
17-Jul-01 4 308.2 26821 42179 $189.42 10.70 17.70 17.4 41 270 35 305 0.61 10-Jul-01 No Joy from BMW Ordered Dynojet Kit. Why am I now getting really bad Mileage.?  
23-Jul-01 6 288.7 27109 42467 $174.01 10.60 16.42 17.6 41 273 35 308 0.60 30-Jul-01 Changed to Clip 2 from Top, Still on 2.75 Turns Out, blocked Organ Pipes, Good Low Down, Still stumbles at 4K  
27-Jul-01 4 286.7 27396 42754 $172.01 10.60 16.23 17.7 42 274 35 309 0.60 2-Aug-01 Changed to Clip 3 from Top, Still on 2.75 Turns Out, blocked Organ Pipes, Better Low Down, Still Slight Stumble at 4K  
1-Aug-01 5 293.7 27690 43048 $166.23 10.60 15.68 18.7 44 290 37 328 0.57 4-Aug-01 Changed to DynoJet Needles Clip 2 from Top, Went back to 41.3 (Stock) Pilot, tried 2 Turns Out (DJ Recommend) but too lean decel backfire, went to  
6-Aug-01 5 288.5 27978 43336 $170.21 10.60 16.06 18.0 42 278 36 314 0.59   3 turns, blocked Organ Pipes, Still Better Low Down, Still Slight Stumble at 4K, but plugs sooty.  
9-Sep-01 34 201.0 28179 43537 $151.41 11.35 13.34 15.1 35 234 30 264 0.75 9-Aug-01 Changed back to Stock Springs, Worse, Snorkel Out VERY bad, jerking all over the place.  
13-Sep-01 4 263.8 28443 43801 $183.19 10.60 17.28 15.3 36 237 31 267 0.69 8-Sep-01 Replaced Head Gasket, Exhaust Gaskets, Shimmed Valves, Dynojetted.  
17-Sep-01 4 245.5 28689 44047 $179.25 10.60 16.91 14.5 34 225 29 254 0.73 9-Sep-01 Changed to DJ Springs, Snorkel Out, Blocked Both Organ, 2.25 turns out, DJ Needles 2nd Clip, 138 Mains. Not that good, lost low down powert   
20-Sep-01 3 257.3 28946 44304 $182.30 10.60 17.20 15.0 35 232 30 262 0.71   and have a slight stumble just off idle and one at 3800-4000.  
27-Sep-01 7 258.6 29204 44562 $180.53 10.60 17.03 15.2 36 235 30 266 0.70 11-Sep-01 Changed 1st (TOP) Clip, considerably better low down, 2.75 turns out as was backfiring on decel, still slight stumble around 3800-4000 and Plugs   
30-Sep-01 3 275.0 29479 44837 $200.02 10.60 18.87 14.6 34 226 29 255 0.73   are still sooty (mainly from 3800-4000 cruise.  
5-Oct-01 5 271.3 29751 45109 $169.04 10.60 15.95 17.0 40 264 34 298 0.62 17-Sep-01 Changed to 135 Mains, 1st Clip 2.75 Turns, Organ Pipes both Unplugged, Good Mid-Top but Mileage Sucks, STILL that stumble.  
11-Oct-01 6 288.8 30040 45398 $150.05 10.60 14.16 20.4 48 316 41 357 0.52 28-Sep-01  Maybe it's the chain., Cush Drive, Worn Slides/Diaphragms.? Plugged 1 Organ Pipe. COLOUR--> RICH.  
2-Dec-01 52 240.6 30280 45638 $151.33 10.60 14.28 16.9 40 261 34 295 0.63 3-Oct-01 Changed Back to STOCK Needles, 3rd (Middle Clip) DJ #135 Jets, 2.75 Turns. GREAT,.!! Plugged Both Organ Pipes, Snorkel Off.  
6-Dec-01 4 322.0 30602 45960 $179.71 10.40 17.28 18.6 44 289 37 326 0.56 9-Oct-01 Checked NEW Plugs, but WHITE, turned out 1/4 turn to 3.0 turns out, MAY have to RAISE the needle one notch or install the Snorkel Again.!  
10-Dec-01 4 296.5 30899 46257 $153.40 10.40 14.75 20.1 47 312 40 352 0.52 11-Oct-01 Plugs still WHITE, RAISED the needle one notch to Stock Position. Clutch Failed again - It is those stiff Springs. !.  
14-Dec-01 4 325.1 31224 46582 $164.37 10.40 15.80 20.6 48 319 41 360 0.51 27-Nov-01 New Battery, New Clutch Rack, OEM Springs, Alu. Shift Fork Arm, Shifting Shaft, New Oil, Drain Bolt, Tightened Head, Checked Valves, Back on Road.  
SOLD in April 2002, I received HK$32,000 for OEM Condition Bike. Sold Staintune/Ohlins for US$650/HK$5021 incl. Postage to (Japan)   17-Dec-01 Bike runs Great. Mileage is Great. (48mpg) Perhaps I should sell it. Bought the F650GS - Couldn't resist it. (New Throttle Tube)  
Sold DJ kit to UK for about HK$200. Sold Manual for US$25/HK$193. Postage another US$15.            
  643 31224   46582 $18,843 10.84 15.39 18 42 279 36 315 $0.61 Averages  
BMW F650 Days km   Cum km $ $/l l used km/l mpg km on Tank km on res Expected Total $/km  
Mths 21.1 49 (Avge km/day) Based on  15.5 l Main 2 l Res. $30 Per Day  
  17.5 l Total $25 Daily Tunnel Cost  
      kms Cum. Miles Cum. $55 Total/day  
Oil Change Interval 1 1225 1225 761 761  
  2 5634 6859 3501 4262  
  3 6009 12868 3734 7996  
  4 7668 20536 4764 12760  
  5 4164 24700 2588 15348 Failed Water Pump  
  7 2121 26821 1318 16666 Cheapo Flushing Oil  
  Current 6 4711 31532 2927 19593 Expensive Oil - Go 10K km  
   
   
        Cum. Miles    
Chain Change Interval 1 23993 14909    
  2 45109 13120    
      3 46582 915    
   
Spec. Clearance is 0.10~0.15mm          
Valve Clearance Record     Inlet 1-L Inlet 2-R Exhaust 1-L Exhaust 2-R FRONT  
Pre 16/8/00   Clearance 0.18 0.18 0.23 0.23 Ex 1-L Ex 2-R  
    Shim 2.40 2.45 2.40 2.40 In 1-L In 2-R  
Post 16/8/00   Clearance 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.12 REAR  
    Shim 2.45 2.50 2.50 2.50  
26-May-01   Clearance 0.05 Easy 0.1<c<0.15 0.1 Ok  0.1<c<0.15  
    (Shims Unch.) 0.1, 0.15 NG   Just<0.15    
11-Aug-01   Clearance 0.07 0.10 0.15 0.12  
    Req'd Shim 2.40 OK OK OK  
    Current Shim 2.40 2.45 2.50 2.50  
20-Oct-01   Meas. Clear. 0.14 0.11 0.13 0.11  
   
   
Maintenance Costs HK/US$                    
Divide by for US$  $   7.725            
BMW 20K Service $2,850 $368.93 1Q '00 BMW HK - WASTE OF MONEY - NEVER AGAIN      
Flat Tyres $350 $45.31 2Q '00 Local Garage      
Chain Maint. Oils $100 $12.94 2Q '00 Local Bike Shop      
Cleaners/"Decrassor" $500 $64.72 2Q '00 Local Bike Shop      
15T Fr Sprocket $201 $26.00 2Q '00 Bought from Harl Hoppler      
F650 Club Membership $294 $38.00 2Q '00 Chain Gang USA      
Orig.Screen/Oil Filter/Hand Guards $1,202 $155.65 2Q '00 Bought from BMW Germany, Changed myself      
Oil/Gas Tank Additives $158 $20.45 2Q '00 Bought from Local Bike Shop, Changed Myself      
110 Link DID Chain 520VM $500 $64.72 2Q '00 Bought from Local Bike Shop, Changed Myself      
New Sprocket F $266 $34.46 3Q '00
Bought from BMW HK, Changed Myself
     
New Sprocket R $312 $40.34 3Q '00
Bought from BMW HK, Changed Myself
     
Rear Indicator Light $134 $17.30 3Q '00
Bought from BMW HK, Changed Myself
     
Throttle Cable $258 $33.45 3Q '00
Bought from BMW HK, Changed Myself
     
Rev. Counter Cable $156 $20.17 3Q '00
Bought from BMW HK, Changed Myself
     
Rubber Intake Manifold $399 $51.68 3Q '00
Bought from BMW HK, Changed Myself
     
Fork Oil Change (BMW) $514 $66.55 3Q '00 BMW HK - SECOND PART OF 20K SERVICE      
Valve Adjustment/Shims (BMW) $876 $113.40 3Q '00 Bought and Changed by BMW HK (20K Serv.)      
Staintune Muffler incl. transport $3,625 $469.26 3Q '00 Bought from Staintune Australia, Installed myself      
Two New 137.5 Jets $50 $6.47 3Q '00 Bought from Local Bike Shop, Changed Myself      
Coolant $80 $10.36 3Q '00 Bought from Local Bike Shop, Changed Myself      
Carb Needles x 2  $130 $16.83 3Q '00
Bought from BMW HK, Changed Myself
     
Carb Slide x1 $305 $39.48 3Q '00
Bought from BMW HK, Changed Myself
     
Oil Synthetic 2L $170 $22.01 3Q '00 Bought from Local Bike Shop, Changed Myself      
Chain Wax $75 $9.71 3Q '00 Bought from Local Bike Shop, Changed Myself      
New Plugs $12 $1.55 3Q '00 Bought from Local Bike Shop, Changed Myself      
Oil Filter/O Ring (From BMW) $77 $9.97 3Q '00
Bought from BMW HK, Changed Myself
     
Oil from Bike Shop $170 $22.01 3Q '00 Local Bike Shop      
Oil Change (Local Labour) $150 $19.42 3Q '00
Local Garage
     
Lower Chain Roller (from BMW) $15 $1.94 3Q '00
Bought from BMW HK, Changed Myself
     
4 New Plugs $28 $3.62 3Q '00 Bought from Local Bike Shop, Changed Myself      
2 New Plug Caps $50 $6.47 4Q '00 Bought from Local Bike Shop, Changed Myself      
Weld Broken Rear Tray (Local) $300 $38.83 4Q '00
Local Garage
     
Front Brake Pads $250 $32.36 4Q '00
Local Garage
     
Platinum Plugs NGK D8-EVX $80 $10.36 4Q '00 Bought from Local Bike Shop, Changed Myself      
New Rear Tyre Metzler ME55A Fitted $950 $122.98 4Q '00
Local Garage
DM/$US at mid November '00 DM DM  
New Stiffer Clutch Springs (6#) $427 $55.29 4Q '00 Team-pami Deutschland 3.45 Bought in Germany +16% 106.72 123.80  
New Clutch Plates (7#) $504 $65.28 4Q '00 Team-pami Deutschland 3.45 Bought in Germany +16% 126.00 146.16  
Flywheel Puller $112 $14.51 4Q '00 Team-pami Deutschland 3.45 Bought in Germany +16% 28.00 32.48  
Bolt to Hold TDC $40 $5.18 4Q '00 Team-pami Deutschland 3.45 Bought in Germany +16% 10.00 11.60  
New Flywheel Cover Gasket $52 $6.73 4Q '00 Team-pami Deutschland 3.45 Bought in Germany +16% 13.00 15.08  
New Clutch Cover Gasket $68 $8.81 4Q '00 Team-pami Deutschland 3.45 Bought in Germany +16% 17.00 19.72  
BMW Maintenance Manual $512 $66.31 4Q '00 Team-pami Deutschland 3.45 Bought in Germany +16% 128.00 148.48  
Ohlins Rear Shock BM-623 $5,127 $663.65 4Q '00 Touratech Deutschland 3.45 Bought Outside germany -16%   1486.00  
Change Clutch & Springs $400 $51.78 4Q '00
Local Garage, next time I did myself
     
Ron Woods Ignition Advance Key $77 $10.00 1Q '01 Ron Woods USA, Installed & Deinstalled Myself      
New Rear Type Metzler ME33 Fitted $800 $103.56 1Q '01
Local Garage
     
Changed to 15T Front Sprocket $100 $12.94 1Q '01
Local Garage
     
Clutch Cable - (Wasn't the Problem) $215 $27.83 1Q '01
Bought from BMW HK, Changed Myself
     
Clutch Lever at Engine - the Problem $220 $28.48 1Q '01
Bought from BMW HK, Changed Myself
  GBP  
Fork Seals R100R/F650 $181 $23.40 1Q '01
Bought from Motobins UK
11.3 Bought from UK   2 £8.00 £16.00  
Fork Slider Piston Ring $57 $7.31 1Q '01
Bought from Motobins UK
11.3 Bought from UK   2 £2.50 £5.00  
Carb Venturis $237 $30.72 1Q '01
Bought from Motobins UK, Installed Myself
11.3 Bought from UK   2 £10.50 £21.00  
BMW Service Kit (Oil Filter etc.) $107 $13.90 1Q '01
Bought from Motobins UK, Installed by Self
11.3 Bought from UK   1 £9.50 £9.50  
Oil + Fork Oil 20 wt (Local Labour) (+ Filter) $600 $77.67 1Q '01
Local Garage (Incl. fixing the Rear Tray)
     
Steering Bearings (2#) $140 $18.12 1Q '01
Bought from Local Shop, Changed Myself
  2 x  60712    CARB FLOAT GASKET   £ 2.50    
Steering Bearing Grease $90 $11.65 1Q '01
Bought from Local Shop, Changed Myself
  2 x  60716    CIRCLIP FOR 60715 SLIDE NEEDLE   £ 0.60    
Rear Brake Pads (Ferodo) $220 $28.48 1Q '01
Bought from Local Shop, Changed Myself
  2 x  60722    O RING IDLE MIXTURE SCREW   £ 0.75 GBP  
New Circlips, O-Ring Seals, Mixture Screws etc. $194 $25.16 2Q '01
Bought from Motobins UK, Changed Myself
  2 x  60730    CARB MIXTURE SCREW   £ 3.50 Bought from UK   £17.20  
New Pilot Jets 2 x $4.50 , Mikuni Manual $13, Post $232 $30.00 2Q '01
Bought from Sudco US, Changed Myself
     
Rear Brake Pads (EBC) $200 $25.89 2Q '01
Bought from Local Shop, Changed Myself
     
Wheel Bearings SKF F & R $86 $11.13 2Q '01
Bought from Local Shop, Changed Myself
     
Wheel Bearing Seals $35 $4.53 2Q '01
Bought from Local Shop, Changed Myself
     
Fork Oil Change to 10 wt $120 $15.53 2Q '01
Bought from Local Shop, Changed Myself
  GBP  
Water Pump Impeller & Seals (Kit) $136 $17.55 2Q '01
Bought from Motobins UK, Changed Myself
  Bought from UK   £12.00  
Water Pump Drive Gear $37 $4.75 2Q '01
Bought from Motobins UK, Changed Myself
  Bought from UK   £3.25  
Clutch Thrust Bearing $25 $3.24 2Q '01
Bought from Local Shop, Changed Myself
     
Clutch Release Bearing Sleeve (Rack) $209 $27.06 2Q '01
Bought from Motobins UK, Changed Myself
  Bought from UK   £18.50  
Clutch Arm $215 $27.79 2Q '01
Bought from Motoworks UK, Changed Myself
  £19.00  
Clutch Arm Bearings (2#) HK1210, HK0808 $26 $3.42 2Q '01
Bought from Local Shop, Changed Myself
     
Clutch Cover Seals (2#) $5 $0.65 2Q '01
Bought from Local Shop, Changed Myself
     
LH Clutch Housing Gasket (Not Used) $79 $10.24 2Q '01
Bought from Motobins UK, Changed Myself
  Bought from UK   £7.00  
Oil Filter $66 $8.56 2Q '01
Bought from Motobins UK, Changed Myself
  £5.85  
O-Rings, Various (Oil), Water Pump $4 $0.52 2Q '01
Bought from Local Shop, Changed Myself
     
Oil Filter $77 $9.97 2Q '01
Bought from BMW HK, Changed Myself
     
Crush Washers (Various) $5 $0.65 2Q '01
Bought from BMW HK, Changed Myself
     
Oil ("Cleanout" Oil, Throw away after 1000km) 2l $110 $14.24 2Q '01
Bought from Local Shop, Changed Myself
     
Oil Top Quality Synthetic 4l $320 $41.42 2Q '01
Bought from Local Shop, Changed Myself
     
Coolant (BMW Original) $50 $6.47 2Q '01
Bought from BMW HK, Not Used (Silicates)
     
Coolant (Motorex) - Not Used $48 $6.21 2Q '01
Bought from Local Shop, Changed Myself
     
Swing Arm Bearing $25 $3.24 2Q '01
Bought from Local Shop, Changed Myself
     
Head Gasket $184 $23.84 3Q '01
Bought from Motorworks UK, Changed Myself
11.18 Bought from UK   1 £16.47 £16.47  
New Bar End Weights $196 $25.33 3Q '01
Bought from Motorworks UK, Changed Myself
11.18 2 £8.75 £17.50  
New (for Rusted) Ignition Wire Cover $42 $5.40 3Q '01
Bought from Motorworks UK, Changed Myself
11.18 1 £3.73 £3.73  
Dynojet Kit $654 $84.68 3Q '01
Bought from Motorworks UK, Changed Myself
11.18 1 £58.51 £58.51  
2# Exhaust gasket $21 $2.75 3Q '01
Bought from Motorworks UK, Changed Myself
11.18 2 £0.95 £1.90  
4# Exhaust Stud $67 $8.68 3Q '01
Bought from Motorworks UK, Changed Myself
11.18 4 £1.50 £6.00  
4# Exhaust Nut $11 $1.45 3Q '01
Bought from Motorworks UK, Changed Myself
11.18 4 £0.25 £1.00  
Fork Drain Washer $7 $0.87 3Q '01
Bought from Motorworks UK, Changed Myself
11.18 2 £0.30 £0.60  
Delivery $112 $14.47 3Q '01
Bought from Motorworks UK, Changed Myself
11.18 1 £10.00 £10.00  
2 x 4# O-Ring Seals for Carbs $20 $2.59 3Q '01
Bought from Local Shop, Changed Myself
     
4# Head Collar Bolts $44 $5.70 3Q '01
Bought from BMW HK, Changed Myself
     
Valve Shims 3# $81 $10.49 4Q '01
Bought from Local Shop, Changed Myself
     
Water Pump Seals $57 $7.38 4Q '01
Bought from Local Shop, Changed Myself
     
New Chain DID 520VM $435 $56.31 4Q '01
Bought from Local Shop, Changed Myself
     
Petrol Filter $75 $9.71 4Q '01
Bought from Local Shop, Changed Myself
     
New Helmet $1,800 $233.01 4Q '01
Bought from Local Shop, Changed Myself
     
Steering Bearing Grease $90 $11.65 4Q '01
Bought from Local Shop, Changed Myself
     
Clutch Release Bearing Sleeve (Rack) $206 $26.73 4Q '01
Bought from Motorworks UK, Changed Myself
11.18 1 £18.47 £18.47  
Clutch Actuation Arm (Shaft-Pinion) $162 $20.94 4Q '01
Bought from Motorworks UK, Changed Myself
11.18 1 £14.47 £14.47  
Clutch Actuation Fork $115 $14.83 4Q '01
Bought from Motorworks UK, Changed Myself
3.8 DM 1 25.99 30.15  
Oil Change Service Kit $106 $13.75 4Q '01
Bought from Motorworks UK, Changed Myself
11.18 1 £9.50 £9.50  
Throttle Tube $53 $6.86 4Q '01
Bought from BMW HK, Changed Myself
             
  Totals $32,715 $4,235                
  $37,000 Regular Maintenance   $19,542 96' F650 Bike Purchase Price in Mar 2000, 15K km  
  $69,715 Optional Extras   $13,173 Overall Cost Excl. Gas Tolls & Tickets    
  $56,542 Overall Cost Excl. Gas Tolls & Tickets without Optional Extras  
  $62,000 New F650 GS (2000 Model) Purchase Price. 0K km  
   
  Spent $29,090 Minus Staintune $3,625  
    $23,963 Minus Ohlins $5,127  
            $22,163 Minus Helmet