2003 BMW MOTORRAD F 650 GS warning

Important notes
d Warning:
This symbol indicates precau-
tions and measures which are
essential in protecting the rider
and other persons from severe
or fatal injury.
e Attention:
Specific instructions and safety
precautions intended to prevent
damage to the motorcycle. Disre-
garding them may render the war-
ranty invalid.
L Note:
Specific instructions on how to op-
erate, control, adjust or look after
items of equipment on the motor-
cycle.
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Introduction
12
i
General information and
controls
General view, left side ........... 4
General view, right side ......... 5
Cockpit ................................. 6
Telltale and warning lights ..... 7
Ignition switch 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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3
Introduction
34
Starting – Riding – Parking
First time out ................. 46-47
Important notes ............. 48-49
Side stand ..................... 50-51
Main (centre) stand ........ 52-53
Running in ..................... 54-55
Before you start ................... 56
Starting ............................... 57
Telltale and
warning lights ................ 58-59
Riding, gear shifts.......... 60-61
Braking .......................... 62-63
Anti-lock braking system
(ABS) ............................. 64-69Arrive 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
1Speedometer
2 Odometer/trip meter
3 Reset knob for trip meter
4 Telltale and warning lights
5 Clock
6 Rev. counter (
b54)
7 Button for setting clock,
minutes 8
Button for setting clock,
hours
9 Ignition switch and steering
lock (
b8)
10 ABS buttonOE
11Rocker switch, hazard
warning flashersOE
OEOptional extra
( ) Figure in brackets
bpage number for
description
Cockpit
163542
8791011
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General information and controls
1Repeater,
flashing turn indicators left/
right green
J
2Warning light, ABS checkOE
red
D (b65)
3 Telltale light, high-beam
headlight, blue
q
4Warning light, engine oil
pressure, red
p (b59)
5 Warning light, coolant
temperature red
j (b58) 6
Telltale light,
neutral green
k
7Warning light, fuel
level down to approx.
4 litres (0.9 Imp. gal)
reserve, yellow
m
OEOptional extra
( ) Figure in brackets
bpage number for
description
Telltale and warning lights
13542
76
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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 controls
Hazard warning flashersOE
Hazard warning flashers
L Note:
You cannot activate the hazard
warning flashers if the ignition is
switched off.
Do not use the hazard warning
flashers for longer than abso-
lutely necessary.
Note state of battery charge.
To switch on the hazard
warning flashers:
 Switch on the ignition
 Operate hazard warning flasher switch 1
– Hazard warning flashers in
operation
– The telltale light in the switch
flashes  Switch off the ignition
– The hazard warning flashers
continue to operate
To switch off the hazard
warning flashers:
 Operate hazard warning flasher switch 1
– Hazard warning flashers
cease to operate
– The telltale light in the switch
is off
OEOptional extra
1
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General information and controls
5
7
6
5Emergency off (kill) switch
for ignition (
b56)
VIgnition circuit inter-
rupted
UIgnition circuit closed
6 Switch for heated handlebar
grips
OE
οHandlebar-grip heat-
ing OFF
50%
 100%
7 Starter switch
y
(b57)
( ) Figure in bracketsbpage number for
description
OEOptional extra
d Warning:
To prevent air from entering
the brake circuit:
 Do not turn the fitting on the handlebar.
 Do not turn the handlebars
in the clamping blocks.
Right handlebar fitting
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