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  1. F800GS, F800GS Adventure, F650GS Twin Discussion
    I ride a 2013 F800GS with 29k miles on it. I have an 8-minute commute to work and ride every day. I was gone for a week and a half and did not ride. I picked it up after coming back and rode it about 5 minutes. I was parked in traffic and the idle started running really rough. Whenever I applied...
  2. F800GS, F800GS Adventure, F650GS Twin Discussion
    Hello all, I am from Turkey, I bought second hand F800GS in Mach 2015, previous owner didn't start the motorcyle long time, so when i bought, the battery was in not good condition, BMW dealer charged, and it was working since 6 months. But nowadays, motorcycle doesn't start in first kick. The...
  3. F800GS, F800GS Adventure, F650GS Twin Discussion
    Hello I recharged my battery after winter break and just after remounting it back, I plugged first the positive then the negative (as instructed) and this round part (on picture) started making an electric noise (I thought is was a pump or similar). I drove the bike and even after the ride, it...
  4. F800GS, F800GS Adventure, F650GS Twin Discussion
    Hi everyone, new to BMW and new to the forum so hello! Anyway, my 650s twin's battery died not too long ago and had to buy a new one so I got a YTX14-BS (not Yuasa, LTH which is most common here in Mexico) which was actually exactly the one it had installed when I bought it (used). And now...
  5. F800S & F800ST Discussion
    Thought I will quickly share my experience with you, there are existing threads already on this subject, however having read most of them helped me to find the problem on my bike. 2007 F800ST with 84k on the clock. Never had a days problem with the bike, one of the most solid bikes I've...
  6. F800S & F800ST Discussion
    Just replaced my original battery after 5+ years and 30K miles. It was finally totally dead (fine last night-left home this AM, made a stop and no start, no diagnostics, no nothin'). This is basically an FYI post as I've seen comments in other threads about poor battery life and IMHO 5 years on...
  7. F800 Specific Classifieds
    I traded in my F800S earlier this year and before I did took the step of taking the nearly new Yuasa battery off it and putting the original BMW one back on. So, I have a Yuasa YTX 14-BS to fit the F800S/ST - it's about 14 mths old, kept on a battery tender all the time and in very good...
  8. F800 Specific Classifieds
    **SOLD**FS New, never had acid applied YUASA YTX14-BS Maintenance Free Battery for 2005-2011 F800GS, 2009-2011 F800ST. Battery never removed from box. Box includes unopened pre-measured acid tubes that easily empty into battery. This is YUASA # YUAM3RH4S. Purchased for my 2010 F800ST but sold...
  9. Parts & Accessories Classifieds
    Unfortunately I have recently sold my 07 ST. Thus I am selling the cases, a Shorai Battery, and factory BMW oil filter. The cases will need to be rekeyed to your ignition key. Cases I will sell for $500 ( SOLD ) The Battery was only used for 3 months and is new condition. MSRP is $147 Battery...
  10. Parts & Accessories Classifieds
    Sold my F800S, so I'm selling my Can Bus charger. I've used it for about a year, works well and in excellent condition. $120 includes shipping. Thanks for looking.
  11. F800GS, F800GS Adventure, F650GS Twin Discussion
    http://f800depot.com/bikemaster-trugel-battery-f800-r1200.html anyone used one of these yet? how does it compare to the stock Exide ETX14-BS and other aftermarket brands? cost, longevity, cca, weight, ability to trickle charge with deltran battery tender Jr, etc...
  12. F800S & F800ST Discussion
    Quick background: I equipped my new '07 in '07 with a pigtail on the battery with a connector for a Battery Tender Jr.. Plugged the bike in faithfully each night in the garage. At 28 months of service, the battery died about 1/2 mile from the house suddenly, LCD and gauges dark. Installed #2...
  13. F800 Specific Classifieds
    In process of selling my F800S so have following remaining extras for sale:- Skidmarx Double Screen - light grey tint - excellent condition - £25 + postage ONO. GSG Moto Crash protectors - very good condition and superior to R&G ones in my opinion - £25 + postage. Yuassa YTX14-BS- direct...
  14. F800GS, F800GS Adventure, F650GS Twin Discussion
    HEY GUYS (AND LADS), anyone can advise how i can check if the Stator and alternator are working properly ? i'm having a battery problem and want to check if its related to charging or there is wiring problem. thanks. S.
  15. F800GS, F800GS Adventure, F650GS Twin Discussion
    I have a 09-F650GS (twin)- last year sometime around Aug the bike refused to start up one morning and I called Max BMW to pick it up and look into it. They ended up changing the battery with what seems to be an OEM BMW batt (I don't know what the first battery looked like) All through the...
  16. F800S & F800ST Discussion
    when i turn the key the electrics come on as usual then when i hit the starter everything dies and the speedo makes a spinning sound. dead battery or something worth having a pro take a look at? if a dead battery can you guys recommend a good replacement? thanks for your help. much appreciated.
  17. F800S & F800ST Discussion
    This morning, my F800S (2008, 10.5k miles) wouldn't start. I normally ride it about 60 miles every day, but have been on holiday last week, so it was the first time starting for about 9 days. I've done this before, and not had a problem, even in the middle of winter. However, this morning...
  18. F800S & F800ST Discussion
    Gents, Finally suffered a breakdown with my 09 ST after 23 months & 26,000 Kl of trouble free riding. After a nice lunch with the wife at a country pub, started the bike moved forward a bit then stalled it. Bike would not restart gauges & lights were doing very strange things. Initially...
  19. F800S & F800ST Modification Nation
    I have an 07 F800S. I just bought a Battery Tender Plus as my battery recently died. I also bought a Y adapter (PAC-026) . My goal is to have it where I can have my phone recharge while I'm riding. So I bought a cigarette lighter charger for my phone. The guy at the BMW dealer said these were...
  20. F800S & F800ST Discussion
    Hi, My OEM Exide battery died and will not take a charge. I have less than 1000 miles on my bike, but was lax in getting it on the Battery Tender Plus in time for the winter. I have a local supplier that can sell me a Deka ETX14 for $85, but I am not familiar with the brand. I know of WestCo...
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