2003 BMW MOTORRAD F 650 GS DAKAR key

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General information and controls
KeysYou will receive two master
keys and one spare key.
The key number is on the
accompanying plastic tag.
OAOptional accessory
L Note:
Ignition switch and steering
lock, tank filler cap lock and
seat lock are all operated
with the same key. On re-
quest, System cases
OA can
be arranged to lock with the
same key.
Ignition switch and steering lock
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General information and controls
Ignition switch and steering lock
Key positions
d Warning:
Never turn the key to OFF or
I while riding the motorcy-
cle
ON Operating position,
ignition, lights and all
electrical circuits
switched on
R * Ignition and lights off,
steering not locked
(handlebars can be turned
freely to left or right)
* The key can be removed in these
positions
 Turn the handlebars to full left lock.
e Attention:
Engage the steering lock with
the handlebars in this position
only.
OFF* Ignition and lights off,
steering locked
I * Parking light on,
steering locked
L Note:
Switch the parking light on
for limited periods only. Note
state of battery charge.
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General information and controlsSeat,
removing/locking
 Place the motorcycle on the main (centre) or side stand
– Make sure the ground is
level and firm.
 Turn the key in the seat lock in
direction A.
Lift cover 1 to remove
 Pull up locking lever 2
– Seat is released
 Remove the seate Attention:
When installing the seat, make
sure that it is firmly located.
 Slip the seat into the guide
 Press lightly on the seat to engage the seat in seat
retainer
 Insert the cover
 Lock the seat lock
Seat
A
1
2
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d Warning:
After an accident or if the
motorcycle has fallen over,
check that the topcase is cor-
rectly secured.
Max. load in topcase: 5 kg
(11 lbs)
With the topcase installed, it
is advisable not to exceed
130km/h (80mph).
Opening the topcase Turn the key in the topcase lock in direction A
Swing latch 2 up until the lid
of the topcase opens
Closing the topcase Turn the key in the topcase lock in direction A
 Press the topcase lid down
 Engage shackle 1 and push
latch 2 down
 Lock the case and remove the
key
OAOptional accessory
TopcaseOA
A
2
1
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General information and controls
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Removing the topcase Turn the key in the retainer in direction A
 Open engaging hook 2
 Pull topcase out of holder.
Installing the top case Turn the key in the retainer to position A
 Open engaging hook 2
 Push the topcase onto the
mount from the rear  Close engaging hook
2
d Warning:
Make sure that retaining
hook 2 engages retaining
lug 3.
Lock the case and remove the key
OAOptional accessory
TopcaseOA
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1
2
A
d Warning:
After an accident or if the
motorcycle has fallen over,
check that the System cases
are correctly installed.
Max. load per System case:
5 kg (approx. 11 lbs).
With System cases installed,
it is advisable not to exceed
130km/h (80mph).
Opening System cases• Turn the key in the case lock
to position A Release latch
1 by pressing in
the direction indicated by the
arrow
 Hold down latch 1 and pull up
carrying handle 2
–Rocker switch 3 and lever4
are accessible
 Press ribbed part of rocker
switch 3
 Hold the rocker switch down
and open the lid of the caseOAOptional accessory
System caseOA
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General information and controls
System caseOA
Closing the System case
e Attention:
Before closing carrying handle
1 , mak e su r e th at t he c as e loc k
is in position A.
Risk of breaking the locking
tongue.  Turn the key in the case lock
to position A
 Lift the lid and push it closed
until the two hooks 2 at the
sides engage with an audible
click.
 Fold down carrying handle 1
Lock the case and remove the
keyOAOptional accessory
A
1
2
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General information and controls
System caseOA
Removing System case
• Turn the key in the case lock to position A
 Release latch 1 by pressing in
the direction indicated by the
arrow
OAOptional accessory
 Hold down latch 1 and pull up
carrying handle 2
– Rocker switch 3 and lever 4
are accessible
 Pull up lever 4, locking lever 5
snaps open
 Pull locking lever 5 up as far
as it will go
 Take a firm grip of the handle
and lift the case off the holder
3
4
5
A
1
2
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