2010 BMW MOTORRAD G 650 GS key

Ignition switch and
steering lock
Keys
You receive two master keys andone spare key.
Ignition switch and steering lock,tank filler cap lock and seat lockare all operated with the samekey.
with caseOA
with topcaseOA
If you wish you can arrange tohave the cases and the top-case fitted with locks that canbe opened with this key as well.Consult a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.
Switching on ignition
Turn the key to theONposi-tion.
Parking lights and all functioncircuits switched on.
Engine can be started.
ABS self-diagnosis isperformed. (45)
Switching off ignition
Turn the key to theRposition.
Lights switched off.
Handlebars not locked.
Key can be removed.
Engaging steering lock
without parking lights
If the motorcycle is on theside stand, the surface ofthe ground will determine wheth-er it is better to turn the handle-bars to the left or right. However,the motorcycle is more stable ona level surface with the handle-bars turned to the left than with
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the handlebars turned to theright.
On level ground, always turn thehandlebars to the left to set thesteering lock.
Turn the handlebars to the fullleft or right lock position.
Turn the key to theOFFpos-ition, while moving the handle-bars slightly.
Handlebars locked.
Key can be removed.
Engaging steering lock
with parking lights
If the motorcycle is on theside stand, the surface ofthe ground will determine wheth-er it is better to turn the handle-bars to the left or right. However,the motorcycle is more stable ona level surface with the handle-bars turned to the left than withthe handlebars turned to theright.
On level ground, always turn thehandlebars to the left to set thesteering lock.
Turn the handlebars to the fullleft or right lock position.
Turn the key to thePposition,while moving the handlebarsslightly.
The parking lights are switchedon.
Handlebars locked.
Key can be removed.
Clock
Setting clock
Switch on the ignition.
You can make this adjust-ment only when the motor-cycle is at a standstill.
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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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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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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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