2003 BMW MOTORRAD F 650 GS ECU

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General information and controls
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
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General information and controls
System caseOA
Installing System case
d Warning:
When attaching, make sure
that the case is retained
securely.
An incorrectly secured case
could be lost and endanger
other road users.
• Open carrying handle 2
 Pull locking lever 5 and lever 4
up into "open" position
OAOptional accessory
 Begin by engaging the case in the retaining hoop
 then engage locking lever 5
in mushroom retainer 6
 Push locking lever 5 down
 Pivot lever 4 down
– Locking lever 5 is locked
 Check the security of the case
 Fold down carrying handle 2
 Lock the case and remove the
key
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Safety check
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Wheels
Securing valve caps
d Warning:
At high road speeds, tyre
valves have a tendency to
open as a result of centrifugal
force.
Use only metal valve caps
with rubber seals. Valve caps
that are screwed on well pre-
vent air from escaping sud-
denly.
Checking tyre tread depth
d Warning:
Comply with local legal re-
quirements concerning mini-
mum tread depth. Worn tyres
can impair handling.
 Measure tread depth at the centre of the tyre tread
BMW's minimum tread depth
recommendation:
Front ..................2 mm (0.08 in)
Rear ...................3 mm (0.12 in)
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