2010 BMW MOTORRAD G 650 GS ignition

Activating ABS function
Press and hold down button1until the ABS warning lightchanges status.
ABS warning light goes out;if self-diagnosis has notcompleted it starts flashing.
Release button1within twoseconds.
The ABS warning light re-mains off or continues toflash.
The ABS function is activated.
You also have the option ofswitching the ignition off andthen on again.
If you switch the ignition offthen on again and the ABSlight comes back on, there is afault in the ABS.
Clutch
Adjusting clutch lever
Attempting to adjust theclutch lever while riding themotorcycle can lead to accidents.
Do not attempt to adjust theclutch lever unless the motor-cycle is at a standstill.
Turn adjusting screw1to thedesired position.
The adjusting screw is easi-er to turn if you push theclutch lever forward.
Adjustment options:
From position 1: smallest spanbetween handlebar grip andclutch lever
to position 3: largest spanbetween handlebar grip andclutch lever
Mirrors
Adjust the mirrors
Turn the mirror to the correctposition.
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these circumstances, headlightbeam throw has to be adjustedto suit the weight carried by themotorcycle.
Consult a specialist work-shop, preferably an au-thorised BMW Motorrad deal-er, if you are unsure whetherthe headlight basic setting iscorrect.
Headlight beam-throw
adjustment
1Headlight beam-throw ad-justment
Spring preload adjustment mightnot suffice if the motorcycle isvery heavily loaded. Headlightbeam throw can be adjusted soas not to dazzle oncoming traffic.This adjustment should be car-ried out by a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.
aLengthens beam throw
bShortens beam throw
Seat
Remove the seat
Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.
Use the ignition key to turnstowage-compartment lock1clockwise.
Remove cover2.
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Pull release lever3up whilepushing down on the seat atthe rear.
Raise the seat at the rear andrelease the release lever.
Remove the seat and place it,upholstered side down, on aclean surface.
Installing seat
Engage mounts4of the seatin holders5on left and right.
Lower the seat into positionand push it forward as far as itwill go.
Firmly press down on the seatat the rear.
The seat engages with an aud-ible click.
Install cover2.
Lock stowage-compartmentlock1with the ignition key.
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Checklist
Use the following checklist tocheck important functions, set-tings and wear limits before youride off.
Brakes
Brake-fluid levels, front and rear
Clutch
Shock absorber setting andspring preload
Tyre-tread depth and tyrepressures
Cases correctly installed andluggage secured
At regular intervals:
Engine oil level (every refuellingstop)
Brake-pad wear (every thirdrefuelling stop)
Tension and lubrication of thedrive chain
Starting
Side stand
You cannot start the motorcyclewith the side stand extended anda gear engaged. The engine willswitch itself off if you start it withthe gearbox in neutral and thenengage a gear before retractingthe side stand.
Gearbox
You can start the engine whenthe gearbox is in neutral or if youpull the clutch with a gear en-gaged.
Starting engine
Kill switch1in run positiona.
Gearbox lubrication is en-sured only when the engineis running. Inadequate lubrica-tion can result in damage to thegearbox.
Do not allow the motorcycle toroll for a lengthy period of time orpush it a long distance with theengine switched off.
Switch on the ignition.
ABS self-diagnosis isperformed. (45)
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Wait until the warning light forthe coolant temperature stopsflashing.
The idle actuator is posi-tioned after you switch onthe ignition. The coolant-tem-perature warning light flashesif the idle actuator has not cor-rectly positioned before the pre-ride check completes. In orderto avoid subsequent problems,wait for this process to completebefore proceeding.
Press starter button2.
If ambient temperatures arevery low, you might find itnecessary to open the throttleslightly when starting the engine.At ambient temperatures below0 °C, disengage the clutch afterswitching on the ignition.
If the engine fails to starteven though the starterturns, insufficient battery voltagemight be causing the problem.Recharge the battery before youstart the engine, or use jumpleads and a donor battery tostart.
The engine starts.
Consult the troubleshootingchart below if the engine re-fuses to start. (106)
ABS self-diagnosis
BMW Motorrad ABS performsself-diagnosis to ensure its op-erability. Self-diagnosis is per-formed automatically when youswitch on the ignition. The mo-
torcycle has to move forward afew metres for the wheel sensorsto be tested.
Phase 1
Test of the diagnosis-compat-ible system components withthe motorcycle at a standstill.
ABS warning light flashes.
Phase 2
Test of the wheel sensors asthe motorcycle pulls away fromrest.
ABS warning light flashes.
ABS self-diagnosiscompleted
The ABS warning light goesout.
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Leaded fuel will destroy thecatalytic converter.
Use only unleaded fuel.
Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.
Open the protective cap.
Use the ignition key to unlockfuel filler cap1and pop thecap open.
Refuel with fuel of the gradestated below; do not fill thetank past the bottom edge ofthe filler neck.
Recommended fuelgrade
Regular, unleaded
91 ROZ/RON
87 AKI
Usable fuel capacity
approx. 17.3 l
Reserve fuel
approx. 4 l
Press the fuel tank cap downfirmly to close.
Remove the key and close theprotective cap.
Securing motorcycle
for transportation
Make sure that all componentsthat might come into contactwith straps used to secure the
motorcycle are adequately pro-tected against scratching. Useadhesive tape or soft cloths, forexample, for this purpose.
The motorcycle can toppleand fall on its side.
Make sure that the motorcyclecannot topple sideways.
Push the motorcycle onto thetransportation flat and hold it inposition: do not place it on theside stand or centre stand.
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What is the design
baseline for BMW
Motorrad ABS?
Within the limits imposed byphysics, BMW Motorrad ABS en-sures directional stability on anysurface. The system is not op-timised for special requirementsthat apply under extreme com-petitive situations off-road or onthe track.
Special situations
The speeds of the front and rearwheels are compared as onemeans of detecting a wheel'sincipient tendency to lock. If thesystem registers implausible val-ues for a lengthy period the ABSfunction is deactivated for safetyreasons and an ABS fault mes-sage is issued. Self-diagnos-is has to complete before faultmessages can be issued.
In addition to problems with theBMW Motorrad ABS, exceptional
riding conditions can lead to afault message being issued.Exceptional ridingconditions:
Riding for a lengthy period withthe front wheel lifted off theground (wheelie).
Rear wheel rotating with themotorcycle held stationary byapplying the front brake (burn-out).
Heating up with the motorcycleon the centre stand or an auxil-iary stand, engine idling or witha gear engaged.
Rear wheel locked for a lengthyperiod, for example while des-cending off-road.
If a fault message is issued onaccount of exceptional ridingconditions as outlined above, youcan reactivate the ABS functionby switching the ignition off andon again.
What significance
devolves on regular
maintenance?
Invariably, a technical sys-tem cannot perform beyondthe abilities dictated by its levelof maintenance.
In order to ensure that the BMWMotorrad ABS is always main-tained in optimum condition, itis essential for you to complystrictly with the specified inspec-tion intervals.
Reserves for safety
The potentially shorter brakingdistances which BMW MotorradABS permits must not be usedas an excuse for careless riding.ABS is primarily a means of en-suring a safety margin in genuineemergencies.
Take care when cornering. Whenyou apply the brakes on a corner,the motorcycle's weight and
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Checking spokes
Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.
Draw the handle of a screw-driver or a similar instrumentacross the spokes and listento the notes of the individualspokes.
If the notes vary:
Have the spokes checked by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.
Chain
Lubricating chain
Dirt, dust and inadequatelubrication will result in ac-celerated wear and significantlyshorten the drive chain's usefullife.
Clean and lubricate the drivechain at regular intervals.
Lubricate the drive chain every1000 km at the latest. Lubric-ate the chain more frequently ifthe motorcycle is ridden in wet,dusty or dirty conditions.
Switch the ignition off and se-lect neutral.
Clean the drive chain with asuitable cleaning product, dry itand apply chain lubricant.
Wipe off excess lubricant.
Checking chain sag
Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.
Turn the rear wheel until itreaches the position with thelowest amount of chain sag.
Use a screwdriver to push thechain up and down and meas-ure differencea.
Chain deflection
35...45 mm (Motorcycle withno weight applied, supportedon its centre stand)
If measured value is outside per-mitted tolerance:
Adjust the chain sag (76).
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