2010 BMW MOTORRAD G 650 GS length

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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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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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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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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Notes
The "Maintenance" chapter de-scribes straightforward proced-ures for checking and replacingcertain wear parts.
Special tightening torques are lis-ted as applicable. The tighteningtorques for the threaded fasten-ers on your motorcycle are listedin the section entitled "Technicaldata".
You will find information on moreextensive maintenance and repairwork in the Repair Manual onDVD for your motorcycle, whichis available from your authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer.
Some of the work calls for spe-cial tools and a thorough know-ledge of motorcycle technology.If you are in doubt consult a spe-cialist workshop, preferably yourauthorised BMW Motorrad deal-er.
Toolkit
1Open-ended spanner
Width across flats 24
Open-ended spanner
Width across flats 15
2Open-ended spanner
Width across flats 14/19
3Spark plug wrench
4Reversible-blade screw-driver with star-head andplain tips
Small screwdriver withstar-head tip
5Torx bit, T25
Torx wrench, T45
6Spare fuses with puller tool
Minifuses, 4 A, 7.5 A, 10 Aand 15 A
Engine oil
Checking engine oil level
The engine can seize if theoil level is low, and this canlead to accidents.
Always make sure that the oillevel is correct.
The oil level varies with thetemperature of the oil. Thehigher the temperature, the high-er the level of oil in the sump.Checking the oil level with theengine cold or after no more thana short ride will lead to misinter-pretation; this in turn, means thatthe engine will be operated withthe incorrect quantity of oil.
In order to ensure that the en-gine oil level is read correctly,check the oil level only after alengthy trip.
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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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Dimensions
Length of motorcycle2175 mm
Height of motorcycle1265 mm, Full load of fuel, with rider: 85 kg
Width of motorcycle910 mm, Across mirrors
Front-seat height780 mm, Without rider at unladen weight
with lowered suspensionOE750 mm, Without rider at unladen weight
with high seatOA820 mm, Without rider at unladen weight
Weights
Unladen weight193 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 %load of fuel, without optional extras
Permissible gross weight380 kg
Maximum payloadmax 187 kg
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