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The F 650 is a great bike it can cruise the interstates, take the rough back roads and get 70 miles to the gallon while doing it. The light weight of the bike also makes it good in city traffic.

I have a BMW F650 GS. Most of the side mounted luggage makes the bike wide in the rear and distracts from the overall appearance of the bike.

It is the BMW factory case 31 liter.

Are there any disadvantages to riding with a top case? I am looking at adding a small case 31 liter for weekend trips and commuting. Will the case make a big difference on the handling of the bike?

Thanks,

JW

I have the Gusset Jeans with the Kevlar in the knees and rear. They do get a little warm but overall are vey comfortable. I also have the Alpinestars Bionic Knee that I sometimes wear with regular jeans. I found the bionic Knee to be cumbersome and needs to adjusted while riding. If I was involved ...

I will give it a try, thanks for your help.

JW

My bike is an 07 so surging should not be a problem. I like the idea with the masking tape I will give it a try. I have rode mostly on 2 and 4 lane roads and during rush hour traffic. At times I am not keeping up with the flow of traffic. I have been trying to ride a minium of 25 miles per day for ...

Hi:

I recently returned to riding after about 35 years. I took the MSF course in February and got my bike in the same month. I purchased a BMW 650 GS based on the size recommedations I found on this site and after researching that make of bike. I need suggestions on ways to maintain a constant ...