2010 BMW MOTORRAD G 650 GS Rider's Manual (in English)

Confirmation of service
The table is intended as a record of maintenance and repair work, the installation of optional accessoriesand, if appropriate, special campaign (recall) work.
ItemOdometer
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Date
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ItemOdometer
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AAbbreviations and symbols, 6
ABSControl, 18
Engineering details, 54
Self-diagnosis, 45
Switching off and on, 33
Warnings, 23
AccessoriesNotes, 58
Air filterPosition on the motorcycle, 13
Replacing, 91
BBatteryCharging battery whenconnected, 94
Charging battery whendisconnected, 94
Installation, 95
Maintenance instructions, 93
Removal, 94
Stowage, 11
BMW Motorrad service, 120
Brake fluidChecking fluid levels, 70
Reservoir, front, 13
Reservoir, rear, 13
Brake padsChecking brake-padthickness, 68
Running in, 46
BrakesChecking operation, 68
Notes, 47
Technical data, 113
BulbsNotes on replacement, 85
Replacing brake-light bulb, 90
Replacing high-beam headlightbulb, 85
Replacing low-beam headlightbulb, 85
Replacing rear light bulb, 90
Replacing side-light bulb, 87
Replacing turn indicatorbulb, 88
Technical data, 115
CCare, 101
CaseOperation, 59
ChainAdjusting sag, 76
Checking sag, 75
Checking wear, 76
Lubricating, 75
Checklist, 44
Clock, 15Adjusting, 29
ClutchAdjusting clutch lever, 34
Adjusting handlebar-leverplay, 74
Checking play, 73
Technical data, 111
Confirmation of maintenancework, 122
CoolantChecking fluid level, 72
Fore-and-aft tilt indicator, 11
Topping up, 73
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Coolant temperatureWarning, 22
DDampingAdjuster, rear, 13
Adjusting, 36
Dimensions, 117
EElectricsTechnical data, 114
Emergency off switch (killswitch), 17, 32
EngineStarting, 17, 44
Technical data, 109
Engine oilChecking fill level, 66
Filler neck, 11
Oil dipstick, 11
Technical data, 110
Topping up, 68
Engine oil pressureWarning, 22
Equipment, 6
FFrameTechnical data, 116
Front-wheel stand, 83
FuelFiller neck, 13
Refuelling, 49
Technical data, 110
Warning, 22
Fuses, 14
GGeneral viewscentre handlebar fitting, 18
Instrument panel, 15
Left handlebar fitting, 16
Left side, 11
Right handlebar fitting, 17
Right side, 13
Telltale lights, 20
Underneath the seat, 14
Grip heatingControl, 17
Operation, 33
HHandlebar fitting, centreOverview, 18
Handlebar fitting, leftOverview, 16
Handlebar fitting, rightOverview, 17
Hazard warning flashersControl, 18
Operation, 31
HeadlightBeam throw, 37
Driving on right/driving onleft, 37
Headlight flasher, 16, 31
High-beam headlightSwitch, 16
Switching on, 31
Telltale light, 20
Horn, 16
IIdleTelltale light, 20
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IgnitionSwitching off, 28
Switching on, 28
Ignition switch, 28
Instrument clusterOverview, 15
JJump starting, 92
KKeys, 28
LLaying up, 104
LightsHeadlight flasher, 31
Switch on the high-beamheadlight, 31
Switch on the parking lights, 29
Switching on low-beamheadlight, 31
Switching on the parkinglights, 30
Low-beam headlightSwitching on, 31
LuggageInstructions for loading, 42
MMaintenanceNotes, 66
Maintenance intervals, 121
MirrorsAdjusting, 34
Mobility services, 120
MotorcycleCare, 101
Laying up, 104
Overview, 11, 13
Parking, 49
Restoring to use, 104
OOdometer and tripmeters, 15Operation, 30
Off-roading, 47
PParking, 49
Power socket, 11Notes on use, 58
RRear-wheel driveTechnical data, 112
Refuelling, 49
Restoring to use, 104
Rev. counter, 15
Rider's ManualStowage, 14
Running gearTechnical data, 112
Running in, 46
SSafety instructions, 42
SeatInstallation, 38
Lock, 11
Removal, 38
Service, 120Side lightSwitching on, 30
Spark plugsTechnical data, 114
Speedometer, 15
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Spring preloadAdjuster, rear, 13
Adjusting, 35
Standards, 7
Starter, 17
Starting, 44
Status indicatorsSee also warnings, 20
Standard status indicators, 20
Warnings, 20
Steering lock, 28
TTechnical dataBrakes, 113
Bulbs, 115
Clutch, 111
Dimensions, 117
Electrics, 114
Engine, 109
Engine oil, 110
Frame, 116
Fuel, 110
Rear-wheel drive, 112
Running gear, 112
Spark plugs, 114
Standards, 7
Transmission, 111
Tyres, 113
Weights, 117
Wheels, 113
Telltale lights, 15Overview, 20
ToolkitContents, 66
Stowage, 14
TopcaseOperation, 61
Torques, 107
TransmissionTechnical data, 111
TransportationLashing, 50
Troubleshooting chart, 106
Turn indicatorsOperate, 16
Telltale light, 20
Type platePosition on the motorcycle, 13
TyresBMW recommendations, 113
Inflation pressure, 37
Pressures, 114
Recommendations, 76
Running in, 46
Table of tyre pressures, 13, 14
Technical data, 113
VVehicle identification numberPosition on the motorcycle, 13
WWarnings, 20With ABS, 23
Warnings, overview, 21, 24
Weights, 117Payload table, 14
WheelsChange of size, 77
Checking rims, 74
Install the rear wheel, 81
Removing rear wheel, 79
Technical data, 113
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Details described or illustratedin this booklet may differ fromthe motorcycle's actual specifica-tion as purchased, the accessor-ies fitted or the national-marketspecification. No claims will beentertained as a result of suchdiscrepancies.
Dimensions, weights, fuel con-sumption and performance dataare quoted to the customary tol-erances.
The right to modify designs,equipment and accessories isreserved.
Errors and omissions excepted.
© 2010 BMW Motorrad
Not to be reproduced eitherwholly or in part without writtenpermission from BMW Motorrad,After Sales.
Printed in Germany.

Important data for refuelling
Fuel
Recommended fuel grade Regular, unleaded91 ROZ/RON87 AKI
Usable fuel capacityapprox. 17.3 l
Reserve fuelapprox. 4 l
Tyre pressure
Tyre pressure, front1.9 bar, one-up, at tyre temperature: 20 °C2.1 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, at tyre temperat-ure: 20 °C
Tyre pressure, rear2.1 bar, one-up, at tyre temperature: 20 °C2.3 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, at tyre temperat-ure: 20 °C
BMW recommends
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