BMW MOTORRAD F 650 CS 2003 Rider's Manual (in English)
Manufacturer: BMW MOTORRAD, Model Year: 2003, Model line: , Model:Pages: 92, PDF Size: 6.48 MB
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Rider’s Manual
F 650 CS
BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions BMW Motorrad
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consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions BMW Motorrad
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anual
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Instructions BMW Motorrad
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and Maintenance
Instructions BMW Motorrad
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consisting of
Rider's M
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and Maintenance
Instructions BMW Motorrad
On-board
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consisting of
Rider's M
anual
and Maintenance
Instructions BMW Motorrad
On-board
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consisting of
Rider's M
anual
and Maintenance
Instructions BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's M
anual
and Maintenance
Instructions BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's M
anual
and Maintenance
Instructions BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's M
anual
and Maintenance
Instructions BMW Motorrad
On-board
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consisting of
Rider's M
anual
and Maintenance
Instructions BMW Motorrad
On-board
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consisting of
Rider's M
anual
and Maintenance
Instructions BMW Motorrad
On-boar d
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
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aintenance
Instructions BMW Motorrad
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documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
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InstructionsBMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
InstructionsBMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions
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Important notes
d Warning:
This symbol indicates precau-
tions and measures which are
essential in protecting the rider
and other persons from severe
or fatal injury.
e Attention:
Specific instructions and safety
precautions intended to prevent
damage to the motorcycle. Disre-
garding them may render the war-
ranty invalid.
L Note:
Specific instructions on how to op-
erate, control, adjust or look after
items of equipment on the motor-
cycle.
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Introduction
i
Welcome to BMWWe congratulate you on your
choice of a motorcycle from
BMW and welcome you to the
community of BMW riders.
Familiarise yourself with your
new motorcycle, so that you
can ride it safely and confidently
in all traffic situations.
To make sure of this, please
read this Rider’s Manual care-
fully before starting to use your
new motorcycle. It contains im-
portant information on how to
operate the controls and how to
make the best possible use of
all the motorcycle’s technical
features.
In addition, it contains useful
hints and information on the cor-
rect equipment for machine and
rider, to ensure maximum relia-
bility and safety, and advice on
how to maintain the value of your
motorcycle.If you have any questions con-
cerning your motorcycle, your
BMW motorcycle dealer will
gladly provide advice and as-
sistance.
We hope you enjoy reading this
Rider’s Manual and wish you
many a pleasant, safe journey
on your BMW motorcycle.
Best wishes,
BMW Motorrad
Welcome to BMW
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Introduction
12
i
General information and
controls
General view, left side ........... 4
General view, right side ......... 5
Cockpit ................................. 6
Telltale and warning lights ..... 7
Ignition switch and steering
lock .................................... 8-9
Odometer/clock .................. 10
Hazard warning flashers ...... 11
Left handlebar fitting ........... 12
Right handlebar fitting ......... 13
Seat .................................... 14
Softbag .......................... 15-18
Topcase .........................19-20 Safety check
Checklist ........................ 21-22
Engine oil ....................... 23-25
Fuel ................................ 26-27
Handlebar levers ............ 28-29
Brake system
– general ........................ 30-31
Brake system ................. 32-33
Brakes ................................ 34
Drive belt ............................ 35
Spring preload .................... 36
Shock-absorber
adjustment .......................... 37
Wheels ........................... 38-39
Accessories and tyres......... 40
Loading............................... 41
Coolant .......................... 42-43
Lights ............................. 44-46
Contents
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i
3
Introduction
34
Starting – Riding – Parking
First time out ................. 47-48
Important notes ............. 49-51
Side stand ..................... 52-53
Running in ..................... 54-55
Before you start ................... 56
Starting ............................... 57
Telltale and warning
lights ............................. 58-59
Riding, gear shifts.......... 60-61
Braking .......................... 62-63
ABS – familiarisation
phase .................................. 64
Anti-lock braking system
(ABS) ............................. 65-68Arrive safely
Arrive safely....................69-70
Service worldwide ............... 71
Environmental protection .... 72
BMW rider's equipment ....... 73
BMW motorcycle
accessories ......................... 74
Training means extra
safety .................................. 75
Concluding thoughts ......76-77
Contents
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4
General information and controls
1Clutch lever (b28)
2 Stowage compartment
3 Stowage-compartment rail
4 Seat lock (
b14)
5 Wheel nut, rear wheel 6
Toolkit
Funnel for engine oil
Adapter
from w/f 27 mm (1.06 in) to
w/f 55 mm (2.17 in) for rear
wheel
7 Coolant reservoir
(
b42)
8 Cover insert, left (
b42)
( ) Figure in bracketsbpage number for
description
General view, left side
1234
8765
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5
General information and controls
9Fuel tank/fuel-tank cap
(
b 26, 27)
10 Fuse box
11 Engine oil filler neck/dip-
stick (
b25)
12 Brake-fluid reservoir for
front brake (
b33)
( ) Figure in bracketsbpage number for
description
13 Type plate
14 Headlight adjuster screw,
up/down
15 Vehicle identification
number
16 Drive belt
17 Brake-fluid reservoir for rear
brake (
b34)
General view, right side
9101213
14
1516
11
17
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6
General information and controls
1Speedometer
2 Odometer/tripmeter
3 Reset button for odometer/
tripmeter
4 Telltale and warning lights
5 Clock
6 Rev. counter (
b54) 7
Knob for setting clock
(minutes)
8 Knob for setting clock (hours)
9 Ignition switch and steering
lock (
b8)
10 Rocker switch, hazard
warning flashers
OE (b11)
OEOptional extra
( ) Figure in brackets
bpage number for
description
Cockpit
163542
87
9
10
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7
General information and controls1Telltale light,
flashing turn indicators left/
right green
Z
2Warning light, ABS checkOE
red
D (b65)
3 Telltale light,
high-beam headlight blue
q
4Warning light, engine oil
pressure red
p (b59)
OEOptional extra
5Warning light, coolant tem-
perature red
j (b58)
6 Telltale light, neutral
green
k
7Warning light,
fuel level when approx.
4 litres left in tank yellow
m
( ) Figure in bracketsbpage number for
description
Telltale and warning lights
13542
76
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8
General information and controls
KeysYou will receive two master
keys and one spare key.
The key number is on the
accompanying plastic tag.
L Note:
The ignition switch and steering
lock, fuel filler cap, stowage
compartment
OA and the seat
lock are all operated with the
same key.
OAOptional accessory
Ignition switch and steering lock
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