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

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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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Introduction

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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Introduction

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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Introduction

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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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

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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

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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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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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