2003 BMW MOTORRAD F 650 CS coolant

3
60
Starting – Riding – Parking
Riding, gear shifts
Engine speedChoose engine speeds in
accordance with the coolant
temperature reading, and do
not use maximum engine
speeds unless the engine has
reached its regular operating
temperature.
When the revolution counter
needle enters the red zone on
the dial, the fuel supply is inter-
rupted in order to protect the
engine against overspeeding.
L Note:
The governor cuts in at
7,400 rpm.
Load changes
d Warning:
Try not to open or close the
throttle abruptly, particularly
on wet or slippery roads.
Gearshifts
L Note:
Never slip the clutch excessive-
ly when changing gear. Vary
your speed only by using the
throttle in a suitable gear, not by
slipping the clutch.
It is advisable not to exceed a
maximum of 7,000 rpm
in any
gear.
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Index
AAdjusting headlight beam throw, 44
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) Check, 65
Notes, 64
Self-diagnosis, 65
Troubleshooting, 66
BBrake fluid levelCheck, 32
Checking
front brake, 33
Brake system, checking, 30
Brake-fluid level Checking
rear brake, 34
CCatalytic converter, 51Safety instructions, 51
Checking brake pads, 31, 34
Checking brake pressure, 29
Clock, 6, 10
Clutch lever, 28
Clutch-lever play, adjusting, 28
Cockpit, 6
Coolant, 42, 43
Coolant level Check, 42
Correct loading, 41
EEmergency off (kill) switch for ignition, 13
Engine oil, 24
Engine oil pressure Warning light, 59
Environmental protection, 72
FFlashing turn indicator switch, 12
Flashing turn indicators Telltale lights, 7
Front brake Brake fluid level, 33
Fuel Octane number, 27
Fuel filler cap, 26
Fuel level Check, 26
Fuel tank capacity, 59
Fuse box, 5
GGearshifts, 60, 61
General view left side, 4
right side, 5
A – G
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SSafety check, 21, 22
Safety instructionsCatalytic converter, 51
Safety instructions, braking, 62, 63
Seat, 14
Service worldwide, 71
Shock-absorber adjustment, 37
Softbag, 15, 16, 17
Softbag for stowage compartment, inserting/
securing, 15
Speedometer, 6
Spring preload, 36 Front wheel, 36
Starter pushbutton, 13
Starting, 57
Switch on the ignition, 56
TTank cap, 26
Telltale and warning lights, 6 ABS, 7, 58
Coolant temperature, 7, 58
Engine oil pressure, 7, 59
Flashing turn indicator, left, 7
High-beam headlight, 7
Low fuel level, 7, 59
Neutral, 7
Tread depth, tyres, 38
Tripmeter reset button, 6 Type plate, 5
Tyres
Running in, 55
Tread depth, 38
Tyre pressures, 39
WWarning lightLow fuel level, 59
Warning lights ABS, 7, 58
Coolant temperature, 7, 58
Engine oil pressure, 59
Low fuel level, 7
S – Z
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