BMWF650GS

[vagne]

Has any one experienced the BMW F650GS with the factory fitted lower suspension, in particular the chain slapping noise.

BMW say its a characteristic, i say its a latent defect in the design, can any one give a coment please.

[jstark47]

F650GS single or F650GS twin? (what year?)

[vagne]

Its a 2008 model 800 cc twin. Had a recall for chain and sprocket replaced. Bought fo wife and me to ride .

[jstark47]

My wife's '09 has the lowered suspension, and we've never experienced a chain slap issue. Got other problems with the bike: premature total failure of the rear master brake cylinder, and now has an electrical/starting problem. My general sense reading internet forums is the whole 800cc twin family has had more than its share of problems. But never had the chain issue.

[vagne]

My Battery became faulty after 3yrs , it was on the trickle charger on the bike, it gave no sign of being faulty until i tried to start the engine and then the starter motor would not turn over , i tried to bump start it but could not , bought new battery and guess what it started first time. Not had a problem so far with back brake yet. The chain slapping is su[pposed to be a characteristic according to BMW so i wonder why you have not noticed it. if you ride at any speed in any gear below 3000 rpm you should hear it.