BMW AG Motorcycle (F 650 GS). Manual - part 2

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General view of crated motorcycle

Checking the shipping crate for 
damage

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When the motorcycle arrives, check the crate im-
mediately for damage and if necessary examine 
the contents for consequential damage.

In case of damage in Germany

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Note the damage on the delivery slip.

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Read the information sheet on damage in transit.

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Notify the supplier without delay
(e.g. freight company or DB) and also
Bavaria Wirtschaftsagentur GmbH
Abteilung ZW - 12
D-80788 München
Tel. 089/14327-632
Fax. 089/14327-639

In case of damage in importer markets

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Note the damage on the delivery slip.

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Comply with specific national market proce-
dures. 
In case of doubt, please submit enquiries to:
Bavaria Wirtschaftsagentur GmbH
Abteilung ZW - 12
D-80788 München
Tel. +49 (0)89 14327 632
Fax. (+) 89/14327-639

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Notify the supplier (e.g. freight company) without 
delay.

Unpacking the motorcycle

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Lever off the cover.

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Take out the separate pack of items.

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Force off cross-struts with a suitable lever.

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 Caution:

Do not hammer out the cross-strut panels or the 
motorcycle may be damaged.

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Remove the end panels.

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Remove the side panels.

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 Caution:

Make sure that the motorcycle cannot topple.

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Remove the straps at front and rear.

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 Caution:

Remove nails projecting from the base of the crate 
or lying on the base or on the floor.

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Dispose of the packing materials in an environ-
mentally responsible manner as described in 
Circular 23/91 - Sales.

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Check the contents of the enclosed package:

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Front mudguard with fasteners and washers

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Windshield

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Mirrors with clamping screws and nuts

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Handlebar weights with screws

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Rider's Manual

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Service and Technical booklet

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Booklet listing service centres in Europe

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BMW emergency service sticker

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Handling instructions for batteries

Inspecting motorcycle for damage

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Check for defects.

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Use the “express handling service” to notify 
BMW AG Sparte Motorrad, UX-VS-1
Fax: 00 49 89 382-33220

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Rectify the fault.

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If parts are needed, order them by using the 
electronic parts list.

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Costs are to be processed by the warranty claim 
system (stage 4). 
Defect codes:

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Parts missing 10 01 00 00 00

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Parts damaged 10 02 00 00 00

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Incorrect parts delivered 10 03 00 00 00

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If the parts that are needed do not appear in the 
electronic parts list (e.g. parts for official-user 
motorcycles), 
send an order form to:
Fax number 030-3396-2262

Installing remaining items on 
motorcycle

Installing windscreen

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Wheel the motorcycle clear of the wooden pallet

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Tighten the windscreen securing screws.

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Tightening torques:

Windscreen to cockpit fairing ......................... 2 Nm

Installing front mudguard, mirrors 
and handlebar weights

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Install front mudguard.

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Install handlebar weights (1).

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Tighten clamp screw (2) on handlebar fitting.

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Install each mirror and secure by tightening 
nut (3).

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Tightening torques:

Front mudguard to fork bridge ....................... 3 Nm
Clamp screw to handlebar fitting.................. 21 Nm
Union nut of mirror ....................................... 18 Nm
Handlebar weight to handlebar ...................... 9 Nm

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Filling and charging the battery

Removing right and centre covers

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 Note:

Do not remove the windscreen after the side panels 
have been removed, as otherwise the headlight 
beam setting will have to be checked.

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Remove the lid of the stowage compartment.

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Remove the seat.

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Remove the fasteners securing turn indicator (1).

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Slacken front securing screw (2).

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Remove securing screws (5) from side cover.

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Pull side cover (4) out of the anchorage (arrow) at 
the bottom and lift it clear of the centre panel at 
the top.

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Remove securing screws (6) from centre cover.

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Remove centre cover (3).

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Filling and charging the battery

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 Warning:

Battery acid is highly caustic.
Protect your eyes, face, hands, clothing and the 
paintwork.

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Disengage the rubber strap holding the battery.

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Disconnect the battery breather hose.

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Remove the battery.

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Top up the battery acid to the upper level mark.

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Allow the battery to stand for at least an hour.

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Shake the battery slightly to allow the remaining 
air bubbles to escape.

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If necessary, top up again to the upper level mark 
with battery acid.

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Recharge the battery and allow to stand for 
24 hours.

Charge current (amps)

.........................10 % of rated battery capacity (Ah)

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Check the acid level and, if necessary, top up 
with distilled water to the upper level mark.

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Make a note of the charging date on the battery.

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 Caution:

Connect the positive battery terminal first, then the 
negative terminal.

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Apply acid-proof grease to the battery terminal 
posts.

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Install the battery.

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Install right and centre covers.

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Install seat.

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Tightening torques:

Right/left covers with centre cover
to mounting frame .......................................... 2 Nm
Right/left covers to centre cover .................... 2 Nm
Centre cover to main frame at front................ 2 Nm

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Checking that delivery is complete

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All optional extras

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Toolkit:

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Reversible screwdriver

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Small star screwdriver

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3 open-ended wrenches
a/f 8×10, 14×19, 24

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Extension for open-ended wrenches

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Spark plug wrench

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Wrench for socket-head screws, a/f 8

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3 Torx wrenches
Torx T25, T30, T45

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3 fuses
7.5A, 15A, 20A

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Documentation 

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Motorcycle keys, 3

Reading the fault code memory with 
the BMW MoDiTeC

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Unclip diagnosis plug (1) behind cover on right.

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Connect the diagnosis unit to the diagnosis plug.

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Read out the fault memory.

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Perform all requisite repair work.

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Clip diagnosis plug into position behind cover on 
right.

Checking tyre pressures

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Check/correct tyre pressures.

Tyre pressures:

Solo ..................................... front 1.9 bar (27.0 psi)

............................................. rear 2.1 bar (29.9 psi)

With full load......................... front 2.1 bar (29.9 psi)

............................................. rear 2.3 bar (32.7 psi)

Adding fuel to tank

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Fill up with fuel.

Final inspection and function check

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 Note:

When the motorcycle arrives, the oil level in the tank 
might be below the sight glass.

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Oil check: if oil is not visible in the sight glass, 
check whether the oil tank (2) contains oil.

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Clutch

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Check gear shift action.

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Steering

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Front and rear brakes

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Check lights and signalling equipment:

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Front and rear parking lights

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Instrument lighting

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Low and high headlight beams, headlight flasher

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Brake light (operate brake at front and rear)

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Turn signals left/right

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Horn

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Telltale and warning lights

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Instruments

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As applicable, check function of optional extras:

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ABS: perform starting test. In the event of a fault 
in the system, the ABS warning light comes on 
as soon as the motorcycle is ridden for at least 
10 seconds at a speed of 30 km/h 
(approx. 20 mph) or more.

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If necessary, take the motorcycle for a test ride.

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Confirm pre-delivery check in Service and Tech-
nical Booklet.

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See “Inspecting motorcycle for damage” if de-
fects are detected.

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Final cleaning

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Clean the motorcycle.

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 Note:

Do not use a steam or high-pressure water jet. The 
high steam or water pressure could damage seals, 
the hydraulic system or electrical components.

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 Note:

The number-plate carrier is not pre-drilled so that 
number plates of any shape can be set to the best 
possible position.

Handing over the motorcycle

This is the ideal opportunity to familiarise the cus-
tomer with the motorcycle in order to ensure the 
customer’s satisfaction and safety.

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The following points must be demonstrated and 
explained to the customer:

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documentation and stowage space

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toolkit and stowage space

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suspension preload adjustment to suit total 
weight

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checking brake fluid

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how to adjust the mirrors

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controls

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instruments and telltale lights

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optional equipment and accessories fitted

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The user must be given the following information:

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running-in recommendations and inspection in-
tervals

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safety check

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00 Maintenance and general instructions ................................................  00.1

11 Motor .......................................................................................................  11.1

12 Engine electrics .....................................................................................  12.1

13 Fuel preparation and control ................................................................  13.1

16 Fuel tank and lines.................................................................................  16.1

17 Radiator ..................................................................................................  17.1

18 Exhaust system ......................................................................................  18.1

21 Clutch ......................................................................................................  21.1

23 Gearbox...................................................................................................  23.1

27 Drive chain............................................................................................... 27.1

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