2010 BMW MOTORRAD G 650 GS oil dipstick

General view, left side
1Battery (underneath centretrim panel) (93)
2Oil dipstick and engine-oilfiller neck (66)
3Seat lock (38)
4Power socket (58)
5Coolant-level indicator(72)
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zGeneral views

Fuel down to reserve
Warning light for fuel downto reserve shows.
Lack of fuel can result inthe engine misfiring andcutting out unexpectedly. Mis-firing can damage the catalyticconverter; a hazardous situationcan result if the engine cuts outunexpectedly.
Do not run the fuel tank dry.
Possible cause:
The fuel tank contains no morethan the reserve quantity of fuel.
Reserve fuel
approx. 4 l
Refuelling (49).
Insufficient engine oil
pressure
Warning light for engine oilpressure shows.
The oil pressure in the lube-oilsystem is too low. Stop immedi-ately and switch off the engine ifthe warning light shows.
The insufficient oil pres-sure warning does not fulfilthe function of an oil gauge. Theonly way of checking whetherthe oil level is correct is to checkwith the oil dipstick.
Possible cause:
Engine-oil level too low.
Check the engine oil level(66).
If the oil level is too low:
Top up the engine oil (68).
Possible cause:
If the engine oil level is correct:
Riding when engine-oilpressure is low can resultin engine damage.
Do not continue your journey.
Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.
Coolant temperature too
high
Warning light for coolanttemperature shows.
Continuing to ride when theengine is overheated couldresult in engine damage.
You must comply with the in-structions below.
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zStatus indicators

Wipe the area around the oilfiller neck clean.
Allow the engine to idle untilthe fan starts up, then allow itto idle one minute longer.
Switch off the engine.
Make sure the engine is at op-erating temperature and holdthe motorcycle upright.
with centre standOE
Check that the engine is at op-erating temperature, make surethe ground is level and firmand place the motorcycle on itscentre stand.
Remove oil dipstick1.
Wipe the oil off MIN-MAX partof dipstick2with a clean, drycloth.
Seat the oil dipstick on the oilfiller neck, but do not engagethe threads.
Remove the oil dipstick andcheck the oil level.
Engine oil, specified level
Between MIN and MAXmarks
If the oil level is below the MINmark:
Top up the engine oil (68).
If the oil level is above the MAXmark:
Have the oil level correctedby a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.
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zMaintenance

Topping up engine oil
Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.
Wipe the area around the fillerneck clean.
Remove oil dipstick1.
Damage to the enginecan result if it is operatedwithout enough oil, but the samealso applies if the oil level is toohigh.
Always make sure that the oillevel is correct.
Top up the engine oil to thespecified level.
Check the engine oil level(66).
Install the oil dipstick.
Brake system
Reliability
A fully functional brake system isa basic requirement for the roadsafety of your motorcycle.
Do not ride the motorcycle if youhave any doubts about the de-pendability of the brake system.
Under these circumstances havethe brake system checked by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.
Incorrect working practicesendanger the reliability ofthe brakes.
Have all work on the brake sys-
tem undertaken by trained andqualified specialists.
Check operation of the
brakes
Pull the handbrake lever.
The pressure point must beclearly perceptible.
Press the footbrake lever.
The pressure point must beclearly perceptible.
If pressure points are not clearlyperceptible:
Have the brakes checked by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.
Brake pads
Check the front brake pad
thickness
Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.
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zMaintenance

Coolant temperatureWarning, 22
DDampingAdjuster, rear, 13
Adjusting, 36
Dimensions, 117
EElectricsTechnical data, 114
Emergency off switch (killswitch), 17, 32
EngineStarting, 17, 44
Technical data, 109
Engine oilChecking fill level, 66
Filler neck, 11
Oil dipstick, 11
Technical data, 110
Topping up, 68
Engine oil pressureWarning, 22
Equipment, 6
FFrameTechnical data, 116
Front-wheel stand, 83
FuelFiller neck, 13
Refuelling, 49
Technical data, 110
Warning, 22
Fuses, 14
GGeneral viewscentre handlebar fitting, 18
Instrument panel, 15
Left handlebar fitting, 16
Left side, 11
Right handlebar fitting, 17
Right side, 13
Telltale lights, 20
Underneath the seat, 14
Grip heatingControl, 17
Operation, 33
HHandlebar fitting, centreOverview, 18
Handlebar fitting, leftOverview, 16
Handlebar fitting, rightOverview, 17
Hazard warning flashersControl, 18
Operation, 31
HeadlightBeam throw, 37
Driving on right/driving onleft, 37
Headlight flasher, 16, 31
High-beam headlightSwitch, 16
Switching on, 31
Telltale light, 20
Horn, 16
IIdleTelltale light, 20
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zIndex