Category Archives: F650GS (2009)

Beak extender for the Beemer

Well, if it's just going to sit there, I may as well make it pretty. Write-up for installing an F800GS beak extender Super easy, and I think it looks nice. 🙂

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1550-mile review

Saturday will be my 1-month anniversary of owning the 2009 F650GS and, since I'm at 1553 miles now, I thought I should give a more thorough review. 🙂 So, in no particular order… Engine I'm digging the additional 20hp that … Continue reading

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Farkle is mostly complete…for now.

The Beemer is looking a lot less stock these days! So now, we've got: F800GS windscreen  SW-Motech skidplate SW-Motech engine guards Moto-Sport Panniers luggage brackets Givi topcase rack  That's looking more like one of my bikes, wouldn't you say? I'm … Continue reading

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100 mile review of the F650GS

Yesterday was my last day of vacation, so I put it to good use by trying out the new bike.   I was a little apprehensive at first since I wanted to head to the city for some bridge shots, … Continue reading

Posted in F650GS (2009), Rides | 17 Comments

New toy!!!

Yum.  Yum yum yum yum.  :) 🙂 🙂 This is the low suspension model and it fits me perfectly.  Yay!  This one also doesn't have any of the engine twitchiness that the demo bike I rode had.  I don't know … Continue reading

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