BMW C 650 GT Installation and maintenance manual

Rider's Manual (US Model)
C 650 GT
BMW Motorrad

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pany stamp)

Welcome to BMW
Congratulations on choosing
a Maxi-Scooter from
BMW Motorrad and welcome
to the community of BMW
motorcycle owners and riders.
Please read this Rider's Manual
carefully before starting to use
your new Maxi-Scooter. It con-
tains important information on
operation that enables you to
make the best possible use of all
your Scooter's technical features.
In addition, it contains information
on maintenance and care to help
you maintain your motorcycle's
reliability and safety, as well as its
value.
If you have any questions con-
cerning the Maxi-Scooter com-
munication system, your autho-
rized BMW Motorrad retailer is
always happy to provide you with
advice and assistance.
We hope that you enjoy your
BMW Maxi-Scooter and wish you
a safe and pleasant journey
BMW Motorrad.
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Table of Contents
1 General instructions ... . 5
Overview..................... 6
Abbreviations and
symbols...................... 6
Equipment ................... 7
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Notice concerning current sta-
tus ........................... 8
Additional sources of informa-
tion........................... 8
Certificates and operating per-
mits .......................... 8
Data memory................. 8
2 Overviews ............... 13
General view, left side . . . . . . . 15
General view, right side . . . . . 17
Underneath seat . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Multifunction switch, left . . . . 19
Multifunction switch,
right......................... 20
Dashboard .................. 21
3 Displays ................. 23
Indicator and warning
lights ........................ 24
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . 25
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Service display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Distance traveled since fuel
reached reserve level . . . . . . . . 41
Oil level indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Outside temperature . . . . . . . . 42
Tire inflation pressures . . . . . . 42
4 Operation................ 43
Steering and ignition
lock ......................... 44
Emergency on/off switch (kill
switch) ...................... 45
Lights ....................... 45
Hazard warning lights sys-
tem ......................... 46
Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Display ...................... 47
SETUP...................... 49
Time and date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Automatic Stability Control
(ASC) ....................... 52
Anti-theft alarm (DWA) . . . . . . 54
Heated handlebar grips . . . . . 56
Seat heating ................ 57
Seat......................... 58
Tank cover.................. 58
Storage compartments . . . . . . 59
5 Setting................... 61
Mirrors ...................... 62
Headlight.................... 62
Windshield .................. 62
Wind deflection wing . . . . . . . . 64
Backrest..................... 64
Brakes ...................... 65
Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
6 Riding.................... 67
Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Observe checklist . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Starting...................... 70
Riding....................... 72
Breakingin.................. 73
Brakes ...................... 73

Park the Maxi-Scooter . . . . . . 74
Refueling.................... 75
Secure the vehicle for trans-
portation .................... 77
7 Technology in
detail..................... 79
General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Antilock Brake System
(ABS)........................ 80
Automatic Stability Control
(ASC) ....................... 82
Tire pressure control
(RDC) ....................... 83
8 Maintenance . . . . . . .. . . . . 85
General instructions . . . . . . . . . 86
Standard tool kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Front wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Engine oil ................... 88
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Coolant...................... 95
Tires ........................ 96
Rims and tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Wheels...................... 98
Light sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Fairings and panels . . . . . . . 108
Battery .................... 110
Fuses ..................... 112
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Data link connector . . . . . . . 114
9 Accessories .. . . . . . . . .. 117
General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Onboard power
sockets.................... 118
Topcase................... 119
Scooter lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Navigation system . . . . . . . . . 122
10 Care .................. 125
Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Washing your motorcy-
cle......................... 126
Cleaning sensitive motorcy-
cle parts................... 127
Paint care ................. 127
Protective wax coating . . . . 128
Maxi-Scooter Storage . . . . . 128
Maxi-Scooter Returning to
use........................ 128
11 Technical data . . . . .. 129
Troubleshooting chart . . . . . 130
Screw connections . . . . . . . . 131
Fuel....................... 133
Engine oil ................. 133
Engine .................... 134
Clutch..................... 135
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . 135
Frame..................... 136
Chassis and
suspension................ 136
Brakes .................... 137
Wheels and tires . . . . . . . . . . 138
Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . 139
Alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Weights ................... 142
Performance data . . . . . . . . . 142
12 Service ............... 143
Reporting safety
defects.................... 144
BMW Motorrad Service . . . 145
BMW Motorrad Service
History .................... 145

BMW Motorrad Mobility
Services................... 146
Maintenance proce-
dures...................... 146
Maintenance schedule . . . . 149
Maintenance confirma-
tions....................... 150
Service confirmations . . . . . 164
13 Appendix.. . . . . . . .. . . . 167
Certificate ................. 168
14 Index ................. 169

General instructions
Overview ............................ 6
Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . . . . . 6
Equipment........................... 7
TechnicalData....................... 7
Notice concerning current status . . . . 8
Additional sources of information . . . . 8
Certificates and operating permits . . . 8
Datamemory ........................ 8
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Overview
You will find an overview of your
Maxi-Scooter in Chapter 2 of the
Owner's Handbook. All main-
tenance and repair work carried
out on your vehicle will be doc-
umented in Chapter 12. Doc-
umentation confirming perfor-
mance of scheduled mainte-
nance is a precondition for gen-
erous handling of out-of-warranty
claims and goodwill warranty
treatment.
When the time comes to sell
your MaxiScooter, please re-
member to hand over this Rider's
Manual; it is an important part of
your motorcycle.
Abbreviations and
symbols
CAUTION Hazard with
low risk. Failure to avoid
this hazard can result in minor or
moderate injury.
WARNING Hazard with
moderate risk. Failure to
avoid this hazard can result in
death or serious injury.
DANGER Hazard with high
risk. Failure to avoid this
hazard results in death or serious
injury.
ATTENTION Special in-
structions and precaution-
ary measures. Non-compliance
can cause damage to the vehi-
cle or accessories and warranty
claims may be denied as a result.
NOTICE Special informa-
tion on operating and in-
specting your motorcycle as well
as maintenance and adjustment
procedures.
Indicates the end of an
item of information.
Instruction.
Result of an activity.
Reference to a page with
more detailed informa-
tion.
Indicates the end of ac-
cessory or equipment-
dependent information.
Tightening torque.
Technical data.
NV National-market version.
OE Optional extra.
BMW Motorrad optional
extras are already com-
pletely installed during
motorcycle production.
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OA Optional accessory.
BMW Motorrad op-
tional accessories can
be purchased and in-
stalled at your autho-
rized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
EWS Electronic immobilizer.
DWA Anti-theft alarm.
ABS Anti-Lock Brake System.
ASC Automatic Stability Con-
trol.
CVT Continuously variable
transmission.
Transmission with a
continuously variable
gear ratio
RDC Tire Pressure Control
(RDC).
SVA Side View Assist.
Assistance system
which indicates the
presence of a vehicle
alongside to the driver.
Equipment
When you ordered your Scooter,
you chose various custom equip-
ment items. This Rider's Manual
describes optional equipment
(OE) offered by BMW and se-
lected optional accessories (OA).
This explains why the manual
may also contain descriptions of
equipment which you have not
ordered. Please note, too, that
your vehicle might not be exactly
as illustrated in this manual on
account of country-specific differ-
ences.
If your Scooter was supplied with
equipment not described in this
rider's manual, you will find these
features described in a separate
manual.
Technical Data
All dimensions, weights and per-
formance data contained this
Rider's Manual refer to the Ger-
man DIN standards and comply
with their tolerance specifications.
The technical data and speci-
fications in this Rider's Manual
serve as points of reference. The
vehicle-specific data may vary,
for instance due to the selected
optional equipment, national-mar-
ket version or country-specific
measuring procedures. Detailed
values can be obtained from the
registration documents and the
signs on the vehicle or from your
authorized BMW Motorrad re-
tailer or other qualified service
partner or specialist workshop.
The information on the vehicle
documents always takes prece-
dence over the information in this
Rider's Manual.
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Notice concerning
current status
The high safety and quality
standards of BMW Scooters
are maintained by consistent,
ongoing development efforts
embracing their design,
equipment, and accessories.
For this reason, some aspects
of your vehicle may vary
from the descriptions in this
rider's manual. In addition,
BMW Motorrad cannot guarantee
the total absence of errors. We
hope you will appreciate that
no claims can be recognized
based on the data, illustrations or
descriptions in this manual.
Additional sources of
information
BMW Motorrad retailers
Your BMW Motorrad retailer is
always happy to answer any of
your questions.
Internet
The Rider's Manual for your
vehicle, the operating and
installation instructions for
optional accessories and general
BMW Motorrad information
related to the technology or
other features are available at
www.bmw-motorrad.com/
service.
Certificates and
operating permits
The certificates for the vehicle
and the official operating per-
mits for possible accessories
are available at www.bmw-
motorrad.com/certification.
Data memory
General
Electronic control units are in-
stalled in the vehicle. Electronic
control units process data re-
ceived from vehicle sensors,
self-generated data or data ex-
changed between control units,
for example. Some control units
are required for safe vehicle op-
eration or provide driving assis-
tance, such as driver assistance
systems. Control units also make
comfort and infotainment func-
tions possible.
Information about the stored or
exchanged data can be obtained
from the vehicle manufacturer,
such as in the form of a separate
booklet.
Personal references
Every vehicle is marked with a
unique vehicle identification num-
ber. Depending on the country,
the vehicle owner can be iden-
tified using the vehicle identifi-
cation number and registration
number and the help of the rele-
vant authorities. There are also
other ways to trace data ob-
tained from the vehicle back to
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