BMW F 650 GS User manual

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Rider’s Manual (US Model)
F 650 GS
F 650 GS Dakar
BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions
BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions
BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions
BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions
BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions
BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions
BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions
BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions
BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions
BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions
BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions
BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions
BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions
BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions
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Important notes

This symbol indicates pre-
cautions and measures which
are essential in protecting the
rider and other persons from
severe or fatal injury.

Specific instructions and safety
precautions intended to pre-
vent damage to the motorcycle.
Disregarding them may render
the warranty invalid.

Specific instructions on how to
operate, control, adjust or look
after items of equipment on the
motorcycle.
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1
Introduction
i
Welcome to BMW
We are delighted that you have
chosen a BMW F 650 GS and
would like to welcome you to
the community of BMW riders.
Familiarize yourself with your
new motorcycle, so that you
can ride it safely and confidently
in all traffic situations.
To make sure of this, please
read this Rider’s Manual care-
fully before starting to use your
new motorcycle. It contains im-
portant information on how to
operate the controls and how to
make the best possible use of
all the motorcycle’s technical
features.
In addition, it contains useful
hints and information on the
correct equipment for machine
and rider, to ensure maximum
reliability and safety, and advice
on how to maintain the value of
your motorcycle.
If you have any questions con-
cerning your motorcycle, your
BMW motorcycle retailer will
gladly provide advice and assis-
tance.
We hope you enjoy reading this
Rider’s Manual and wish you
many a pleasant, safe journey
on your BMW motorcycle.
Best wishes,
BMW Motorrad
Welcome to BMW
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2
Introduction
12
i
General information and
controls
General view, left side.............. 4
General view, right side ........... 5
Cockpit ....................................6
Indicator and warning lights.....7
Ignition key and
steering lock ........................ 8-9
Odometer/clock.....................10
Hazard warning flashers ........ 11
Handlebar fitting .............. 12-13
Seat .......................................14
Topcase........................... 15-16
System case .................... 17-21
Safety check
Checklist .......................... 22-23
Engine oil.......................... 24-25
Fuel .................................. 26-27
Handlebar levers .............. 28-29
Brakes.............................. 30-34
Shock-absorbers ...................35
Spring preload .......................36
Drive chain ............................37
Loads ............................... 38-39
Wheels ............................. 40-42
Coolant ..................................43
Lights ............................... 44-45
Contents
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i
3
Introduction
34
Starting – Riding – Parking
First time out .................... 46-47
Important notes................ 48-49
Side stand ........................ 50-51
Main (center) stand........... 52-53
Running in ........................ 54-55
Before you start..................... 56
Starting.................................. 57
Indicator and
warning lights ................... 58-59
Riding, gear shifts ............ 60-61
Braking............................. 62-63
Anti-lock braking system
(ABS) ................................ 64-69
Arrive safely
Arrive safely....................70-71
Service worldwide ................. 72
Environmental protection....... 73
BMW rider’s equipment......... 74
BMW motorcycle
accessories ........................... 75
Training means
extra safety ............................ 76
Concluding thoughts............. 77
Contents
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4
General information and controls
1Oil filler neck/dipstick,
engine oil (b24)
2Clutch lever (b28)
3Lifting handle (b53)
( ) Figure in parentheses bpage num-
ber for description
4Seat lock (b14)
5On-board socketOE
6Coolant tank (b43)
OE Optional equipment
General view, left side
1 3 42
65
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5
General information and controls
General view, right side
7Fuel tank/fuel filler cap
(b26, 27)
8Toolkit storage space
9Fuse box
10 Air filter (bMaintenance
Instructions)
11 Brake-fluid reservoir for
front brake (b33)
12 Type plate
13 Primary spark plug
14 Secondary spark plug
15 Adjusting knob for spring
preload, rear suspension
(b36)
16 Shock-absorber setting
(b35)
17 Brake fluid reservoir, rear
brake (b34)
( ) Figure in parentheses bpage num-
ber for description
910 11712
17 16 15 14 13
8
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6
General information and controls
1Speedometer
2Odometer/trip meter
3Reset knob for trip meter
4Indicator and warning lights
5Clock
6Tachometer (b54)
7Button for setting clock,
minutes
8Button for setting clock,
hours
9Ignition key and steering
lock (b8)
10 ABS buttonOE
11 Rocker switch, hazard
warning flashersOE
OE Optional equipment
( ) Figure in parentheses bpage num-
ber for description
Cockpit
1 63 542
8 791011
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7
General information and controls
1Repeater,
turn indicators left/right
green J
2Warning light, ABS checkOE
red D (b65)
3Indicator light,
high-beam headlight,
blue q
4Warning light, engine oil
pressure, red p(b59)
5Warning light, coolant tem-
perature red j(b58)
6Indicator light, neutral
green k
7Warning light, fuel
level down to approx. 1 gal
(4 liters) reserve, yellow m
OE Optional equipment
( ) Figure in parentheses bpage num-
ber for description
Indicator and warning lights
1 3 542
7 6
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General information and controls
Keys
You will receive two master
keys and one spare key.
The key number is on the
accompanying plastic tag.
OA Optional accessory

Ignition key and steering
lock, tank filler cap lock and
seat lock are all operated
with the same key. On re-
quest, System casesOA can
be arranged to lock with the
same key.
Ignition key and steering lock
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