2010 BMW MOTORRAD G 650 GS light

Replace the defective bulb.
Bulb for parking light
W5W / 12 V / 5 W
Insert the bulb into the bulbsocket.
Insert parking-light socket3into the headlight housing.
Install rubber cap2.
Connect plug1.
Replacing turn indicator
bulbs, front and rear
If it is not standing firmly,the motorcycle could topplein the course of the operationsdescribed below.
Always make sure that themotorcycle is stable and firmlysupported.
Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.
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Install screw1.
Replacing rear-light and
brake-light bulb
If it is not standing firmly,the motorcycle could topplein the course of the operationsdescribed below.
Always make sure that themotorcycle is stable and firmlysupported.
Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.
Switch off the ignition.
Remove two screws1and re-move the rear-light glass.
Press bulb2into its socketand turn it counter-clockwise toremove.
Replace the defective bulb.
Bulb for tail light/brakelight
P21/5W / 12 V / 5 W / 21 W
Press bulb2into its socketand turn it clockwise to install.
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Hold the rear-light glass in pos-ition and install two screws1.
Air filter
Replacing air-filter
element
Removing right side panel(96).
Remove two screws1.
Pull out connecting flange2.
Disconnect intake air pipe3from the air filter housing andremove it from mount4.
Disconnect plug5.
Remove air filter element6.
Insert cleaned or new air filterelement6.
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ging the battery on the follow-ing pages
Do not turn the battery upsidedown
If the battery is not discon-nected, the on-board elec-tronics (e.g. clock, etc.) graduallydrain the battery. This can causethe battery to run flat. If this hap-pens, warranty claims will not beaccepted.
If the motorcycle is to be out ofuse for more than four weeks,disconnect the battery or con-nect a suitable trickle charger tothe battery.
Charging battery when
connected
Charging the connectedbattery directly at the bat-tery terminals can damage thevehicle electronics.
Always disconnect the batteryfrom the on-board circuits be-
fore recharging it with a chargerconnected directly to the batteryposts.
If you switch on the igni-tion and the multifunctiondisplay and telltale lights fail tolight up, the battery is completelyflat. Attempting to charge a com-pletely flat battery via the on-board socket can cause damageto the motorcycle's electronics.
If a battery has discharged to theextent that it is completely flat, ithas to be disconnected from theon-board circuits and chargedwith the charger connected dir-ectly to the battery posts.
With the battery connectedto the motorcycle's on-boardelectrical system, charge onlyvia the power socket.
Comply with the operating in-structions of the charger.
Charging battery when
disconnected
Charge the battery using asuitable charger.
Comply with the operating in-structions of the charger.
Once the battery is fullycharged, disconnect thecharger's terminal clips fromthe battery terminals.
The battery has to be re-charged at regular intervalsin the course of a lengthy periodof disuse. See the instructionsfor caring for your battery. Al-ways fully recharge the batterybefore restoring it to use
Removing battery
Switch off the ignition.
Remove the centre trim panel(100).
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Push back cover1of the bat-tery's positive terminal.
Disconnection in the wrongsequence increases the riskof short-circuits.
Always proceed in the correctsequence.
Disconnect negative lead2first.
Then disconnect positivelead3.
Disengage battery retainingstrap4and disconnect breath-er hose5.
Lift the battery up and out;work it slightly back and forthif it is difficult to remove.
Install the battery
Install the battery, making sureto connect breather hose5.
Install battery retaining strap4.
Connect positive lead3first.
Then connect negative lead2.
Push cover1into position overthe battery positive terminal.
Install the centre trim panel(100).
Setting clock (29).
Checking battery-acid
level
Check the acid level regularlyat intervals of approximatelythree months.
Remove the battery (94).
Check the acid level at mark1.
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Care products
BMW Motorrad recommendsthat you use the cleaning andcare products you can obtainfrom your authorised BMWMotorrad dealer. The substancesin BMW Care Products havebeen tested in laboratories and inpractice; they provide optimisedcare and protection for thematerials used in your vehicle.
The use of unsuitablecleaning and care productscan damage vehicle components.
Do not use solvents such as cel-lulose thinners, cold cleaners,fuel or the like, and do not usecleaning products that containalcohol.
Washing motorcycle
BMW Motorrad recommendsthat you use BMW insect re-mover to soften and wash offinsects and stubborn dirt on
painted parts prior to washingthe motorcycle.
To prevent stains, do not washthe motorcycle immediately afterit has been exposed to strongsunlight and do not wash it in thesun.
Make sure that the motorcycleis washed frequently, especiallyduring the winter months.
To remove road salt, clean themotorcycle with cold water im-mediately after every trip.
After the motorcycle hasbeen washed, riddenthrough water or ridden inthe rain, the brake discs andpads might be wet and thebrakes might not take effectimmediately.
Apply the brakes in good timeuntil the brake discs and brakepads have dried out.
Warm water intensifies theeffect of salt.
Use only cold water to wash offroad salt.
The high pressure of steamcleaners can damage seals,the hydraulic brake system, theelectrical system, and the seat.
Do not use a steam jet or high-pressure cleaning equipment.
Cleaning easily
damaged components
Plastics
Clean plastic parts with waterand BMW plastic care emulsion.This includes in particular:
Windscreen and slipstream de-flectors
Headlight lens made of plastic
Glass cover of the instrumentcluster
Black, unpainted parts
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Lighting
Bulb for low-beam and high-beam headlightH4 / 12 V / 55 W / 60 W
Bulb for parking lightW5W / 12 V / 5 W
Bulb for tail light/brake lightP21/5W / 12 V / 5 W / 21 W
Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, frontR10W / 12 V / 10 W
Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rearR10W / 12 V / 10 W
Fuses
Current rating of fuse 1 (for engine electronics)15 A
Current rating of fuse 2 (for instrument panel, haz-ard warning flashers, on-board socket, optionalaccessories and diagnosis plug)
10 A
Current rating of fuse 3 (for horn and headlightflasher)7.5 A
Current rating of fuse 4 (for low-beam headlight)7.5 A
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Current rating of fuse 5 (for high-beam headlight)7.5 A
Current rating of fuse 6 (for instrument panel,flashing turn indicators, hazard warning flashers,brake light and optional accessories)
7.5 A
Current rating of fuse 7 (for rear light and parkinglight)4 A
Current rating of fuse 8 (for heated handlebargrips)4 A
Frame
Frame typeBridge-type steel frame with bottom truss andbolt-on rear frame
Type plate locationMain frame, top right on steering head
VIN locationSteering head, right
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