2010 BMW MOTORRAD G 650 GS heating

Table of Contents
You can also consult the index atthe end of this Rider's Manual ifyou want to find a particular topicor item of information.
1 General instructions . . . . 5Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Abbreviations andsymbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Currency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2 General views . . . . . . . . . . . . 9General view, left side . . . . . . . 11General view, right side . . . . . 13Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . 14Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Handlebar fitting, left . . . . . . . . 16Handlebar fitting, right . . . . . . . 17Handlebar fitting, centre . . . . . 18
3 Status indicators . . . . . . . 19Status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Standard warnings . . . . . . . . . . 20ABS warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
4 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Ignition switch and steeringlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Odometer andtripmeters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Hazard warning flashers . . . . . 31Emergency off switch (killswitch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Grip heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33BMW Motorrad ABS . . . . . . . . 33Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
5 Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . 42Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Off-roading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Parking your motorcycle . . . . 49Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Securing motorcycle fortransportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
6 Engineering details . . . . . 53Brake system with BMWMotorrad ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
7 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57General instructions . . . . . . . . . 58Power sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59topcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
8 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . 65Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Handlebar fitting, right
1Emergency off switch (killswitch) (32)
2Grip heating (33)
3Starter button (44)
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zGeneral views

Operation
Operation
Ignition switch and steering lock . . . . 28
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Odometer and tripmeters . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Emergency off switch (kill
switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Grip heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
BMW Motorrad ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
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zOperation

Grip heating
1Grip-heating switch
The handlebar grips have two-stage heating. Stage two is forheating the grips quickly: it is ad-visable to switch back to stageone as soon as the grips arewarm.
The handlebar-grip heat-ing places a strain on thebattery. Do not switch on thegrip heating unless the engine isrunning.
1Switch thumbed to right:Heating off.
2Switch centred: 50% heat-ing power
3Switch thumbed to left:100% heating power
BMW Motorrad ABS
Deactivating ABS function
Bring the motorcycle to a stopor, if the motorcycle is at astandstill, switch on the igni-tion.
Press and hold down button1until the ABS warning lightchanges status.
ABS warning light starts toshow.
Release button1within twoseconds.
ABS warning light remainsON.
The ABS function is deactiv-ated.
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Settings of the spring-strut andshock-absorber system
Imbalanced load
Loose clothing
Insufficient tyre pressure
Poor tyre tread
Etc.
Risk of poisoning
Exhaust fumes contain carbonmonoxide, which is colourlessand odourless but highly toxic.
Inhaling the exhaust fumestherefore represents ahealth hazard and can evencause loss of consciousness withfatal consequences.
Do not inhale exhaust fumes.Do not run the engine in an en-closed space.
Catalytic converter
If misfiring causes unburned fuelto enter the catalytic converter,there is a danger of overheatingand damage.
For this reason, observe the fol-lowing points:
Do not run the fuel tank dry.
Do not attempt to start or runthe engine with a spark-plugcap disconnected.
Stop the engine immediately ifit misfires.
Use only unleaded fuel.
Comply with all specified main-tenance intervals.
Unburned fuel will destroythe catalytic converter.
Note the points listed for protec-tion of the catalytic converter.
Risk of overheating
Cooling would beinadequate if the enginewere allowed to idle for a lengthyperiod with the motorcycle ata standstill: overheating wouldresult. In extreme cases, themotorcycle could catch fire.
Do not allow the engine to idleunnecessarily. Ride away imme-diately after starting the engine.
Tampering
Tampering with motor-cycle settings (e.g. elec-tronic engine management unit,throttle valves, clutch) can causedamages to the components inquestion and lead to failure ofsafety-relevant functions. Dam-age caused in this way is notcovered by the warranty.
Do not tamper with the motor-cycle in any way that could resultin tuned performance.
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zRiding

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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zEngineering details

nical data". The figures in thegraphic correspond to the fusenumbers.
Close the fuse cover.
The latch engages with anaudible click.
Installing seat (39).
Bulbs
Notes
A defective bulb placesyour safety at risk becauseit is easier for other users tooversee the motorcycle.
Replace defective bulbs assoon as possible; always carry acomplete set of spare bulbs ifpossible.
The bulb is pressurised andcan cause injury if dam-aged.
Wear protective goggles andgloves when changing bulbs.
The types of bulb fitted toyour motorcycle are listedin the section entitled "Technicaldata".
Do not touch the glass ofnew bulbs with your fingers.Use a clean, dry cloth to holdthe bulbs when handling them.Dirt deposits, in particular oil andgrease, interfere with heat radi-ation from the bulb. This leadsto overheating and shortens thebulb's operating life.
Replacing low-beam and
high-beam headlight 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.
Disconnect plug1.
Remove rubber cap2.
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zMaintenance

If plastic parts are cleanedusing unsuitable cleaningagents, the surfaces can be dam-aged.
Do not use cleaning agents thatcontain alcohol, solvents or ab-rasives to clean plastic parts.
Even fly-remover pads or clean-ing pads with hard surfaces canproduce scratches.
Soften stubborn dirt andinsects by covering the af-fected areas with a wet cloth.
Chrome
Use plenty of water and BMWshampoo to clean chrome, par-ticularly if it has been exposed toroad salt. Use chrome polish foradditional treatment.
Radiator
Clean the radiator regularly toprevent overheating of the en-gine due to inadequate cooling.
For example, use a garden hosewith low water pressure.
Cooling fins can be benteasily.
Take care not to bend the finswhen cleaning the radiator.
Rubber
Treat rubber components withwater or BMW rubber-careproducts.
Using silicone sprays forthe care of rubber seals cancause damage.
Do not use silicone sprays orother care products that containsilicon.
Paint care
Washing the motorcycle regularlywill help counteract the long-termeffects of substances that dam-age the paint, especially if yourmotorcycle is ridden in areaswith high air pollution or naturalsources of dirt, for example treeresin or pollen.
Remove particularly aggressivesubstances immediately, how-ever, as otherwise the paint canbe affected or become discol-oured. Substances of this natureinclude spilt fuel, oil, grease,brake fluid and bird droppings.We recommend BMW vehiclepolish or BMW paint cleaner forthis purpose.
Marks on the paintwork are par-ticularly easy to see after themotorcycle has been washed.Remove stains of this kind im-mediately, using cleaning-gradebenzene or petroleum spirit on aclean cloth or ball of cotton wool.
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zCare