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

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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Accessories
Accessories
General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Power sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
topcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
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General instructions
BMW Motorrad recommendsthe use of parts and accessoriesfor your motorcycle that are ap-proved by BMW for this purpose.
Genuine BMW parts and ac-cessories and other productswhich BMW has approved canbe obtained from your authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer, togetherwith expert advice on their install-ation and use.
These parts and products havebeen tested by BMW for safety,function and suitability. BMWaccepts product liability for them.
Conversely, BMW is unable toaccept any liability whatsoeverfor parts and accessories which ithas not approved.
Also bear in mind the informa-tion on the effect of wheel sizeon suspension-control systems(77).
BMW Motorrad cannotassess each non-BMWproduct to determine wheth-er it can be used on or in con-nection with BMW motorcycleswithout constituting a safety haz-ard. Country-specific official au-thorisation does not suffice asassurance. Tests conducted bythese instances cannot makeprovision for all operating con-ditions experienced by BMW mo-torcycles and, consequently, theyare not sufficient in some circum-stances.
Use only parts and accessor-ies approved by BMW for yourmotorcycle.
Whenever you are planningmodifications, comply with all thelegal requirements. Make surethat the motorcycle does notinfringe the national road-vehicleconstruction and use regulationsapplicable in your country.
Power sockets
Notes on use of power sockets:
Operating electricalaccessories
Electrically powered accessoriesinevitably place a strain on thebattery. It is essential to ensurethat the battery retains its abilityto start the engine.
Cable routing
The cables from the power sock-ets to the auxiliary devices mustbe routed in such a way thatthey:
Do not impede the rider
Do not restrict the steeringangle or obstruct handling
Cannot be trapped
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Case
with caseOA
Opening cases
Turn key1in the case lock toright angles with the forwarddirection of travel.
Press and hold down yellowlatch2and pull up carryhandle3.
Push yellow button4downand at the same time pull thelid of the case out.
Closing cases
Turn the lock with the key untilit is at right angles to the for-ward direction of travel.
Close case lid5.
The lid engages with an aud-ible click.
Closing the carry handlewhile the case lock is inline with the forward direction oftravel can result in damage to thelocking tongue.
Make sure that the case lock isat right angles to the forward dir-ection of travel when you closethe carry handle.
Push carry handle3down.
Turn the key in the case lockin line with the forward direc-
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tion of travel and remove thekey from the lock.
Adjusting case volume
Open the case and remove allits contents.
Disengage all four latchinglevers1and open them.
Adjust the case to the desiredvolume by sliding the outercasing of the case all the wayin or out.
The latching levers cannotbe closed unless the outercasing of the case is set to oneor other of the two limit stops.
Close and lock all four latchinglevers1.
Close the case.
Remove the cases
Turn key1in the case lock toright angles with the forwarddirection of travel.
Press and hold down yellowlatch2and pull up carryhandle3.
Pull red release lever4up.
Latching flap5pops up.
Fully open the latching flap.
Take a firm grip of the handleand lift the case out of theholder.
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Installing cases
Fully open latching flap5, if ne-cessary pulling up red releaselever4.
Hook the case into case carri-er6.
Turn the case toward the mo-torcycle, pushing the mounton the case all the way ontomushroom head7.
Push latching flap5down asfar as it will go and hold it inthis position.
Push red release lever4down.
The latching flap engages.
Close the carry handle.
Turn the key parallel with thedirection of travel and remove.
topcase
with topcaseOA
Opening topcase
If applicable, unlock topcaselock1.
Pull up locking lever2andopen the topcase lid.
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Close the topcase
Close the lid of the topcaseand hold it down.
Push locking lever2fully down.
If applicable, lock topcaselock1.
Removing topcase
If applicable, unlock topcaselock1.
Push locking lever2down.
Pull the topcase back and clearof the luggage carrier.
Installing topcase
Push the topcase withguides3forward onto theadapter plate until seated.
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