engine BMW MOTORRAD F 650 CS 2003 Rider's Manual (in English)

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Safety check
2
Topping up the coolant
level
e Attention:
The coolant level must be be-
tween the MIN and MAX marks.
Never overfill the expansion
tank.
Take care not to damage cover
insert 2 when removing.
 Prop the motorcycle on its side stand
 As illustrated, take a full- handed grip of cover insert 2
 Without tilting the cover insert, pull it straight toward your
body as indicated by the arrow Open cap
3 of the expansion
tank
 Top up with coolant of the
correct specification
(
b Maintenance Instructions,
Chapter 3)
L Note:
Engine cold: do not top up past
the MIN mark
 Hold the motorcycle upright and recheck the coolant level;
correct if necessary
 Reinstall the cap on the expansion tank
 Reinstall cover insert 2
Coolant
MAX
2
3
MIN
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Handling your motorcycle
safely
Each motorcycle has a charac-
ter all its own. It is time now for
you to familiarise yourself with
the way your own motorcycle
behaves:
– acceleration
– roadholding
–cornering
–braking …
These are all things you need to
become familiar with.
Please remember too that if the
motorcycle has not yet covered
1,000 kilometres (approx.
600 miles), the engine is not yet
fully run in.
d Warning:
The tyres need to cover a cer-
tain distance before they ac-
quire their full road grip
(b55).
Your first journey
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Important notes
Risk of poisoningExhaust fumes contain carbon
monoxide, which is colourless
and odourless but highly toxic.
d Warning:
Inhaling exhaust fumes there-
fore represents a health haz-
ard and can even cause loss
of consciousness with fatal
consequences.
Do not run the engine in an
enclosed space.
Risk of fatal accidentYour motorcycle is equipped
with a digital electronic engine
management system and a
high-power ignition system.
d Warning:
When the engine is running or
the ignition switched on, nev-
er touch electrically live parts
of the ignition system or the
digital engine electronics.
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Important notes
Risk of fireHigh temperatures occur at the
exhaust system, particularly if a
catalytic converter is installed.
d Warning:
Make sure that whether riding
or standing still or when the
motorcycle is parked, no eas-
ily flammable material
(for example hay, grass,
leaves, clothing or luggage
etc.) can come into contact
with the hot exhaust system.
Do not allow the engine to
idle unnecessarily or for pro-
longed periods of time
– risk of overheating or fire.
Ride away immediately after
starting the engine.
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Important notes
Catalytic converter
e Attention:
To avoid damage to the cata-
lytic converter:
 Do not run the fuel tank dry
 Push-start only when the engine is cold
 Do not run the engine with a spark plug lead disconnected
 Do not exceed the engine- speed limits marked on the
revolution counter
 Comply with all specified maintenance intervals
 Stop the engine at once if it is misfiring
 In the event of misfiring or a
severe drop in engine power,
consult a specialist work-
shop, preferably an author-
ised BMW motorcycle dealer.
e Attention:
If misfiring or malfunction of the
fuel-air mixture preparation sys-
tem causes unburned fuel to
reach the catalytic converter,
there is a risk of it overheating
and being damaged.
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Placing motorcycle on
side stand
d Warning:
For safety reasons, never sit
on the motorcycle with the
side stand extended.
e Attention:
Stop the engine before using
the side stand.
Make sure the surface under
the stand is firm.
On a gradient, the motorcycle
should always face uphill; se-
lect 1st gear.  Switch off the ignition
 Keep both feet on the ground
 Hold the left handlebar grip
with your left hand
 Keep your right hand on the
right handlebar grip and the
handbrake lever
 Hold the motorcycle upright and balanced
 U s e y o u r le f t f o o t a t t h e e x t e n -
sion pin to extend the side
stand fully (arrow)
 Slowly lean the motorcycle to the side until its weight is
taken by the stand and dis-
mount from the motorcycle
 Turn the handlebars to full left
lock (
b9)
 Check that the motorcycle
is firmly supported
Side stand
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Starting – Riding – Parkinge Attention:
Exceeding the specified engine
speeds while running in will lead
to increased engine wear.
L Note:
While running in the motorcy-
cle, vary the throttle opening
and engine-speed range fre-
quently.
Try to do most of your riding
during this initial period on
twisting, fairly hilly roads rather
than high-speed main roads
and highways.
Running-in speedsFrom 0 to 1,000 km (600 miles)
 Engine speed max. 5,000 rpm and no full-load acceleration
 The first inspection should
always be performed after
1,000 km (approx. 600 miles).
Make an appointment with your
authorised BMW motorcycle
dealer in good time, so that the
work can be performed punctu-
ally.
From 1,000 to 2,000 km
(600 to 1,200 miles)
 Engine speeds can be gradually increased after 1,000 km
(600 miles)
 Avoid lengthy periods at full load until 2,000 km
(1,200 miles) have been cov-
ered
Running in
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Starting – Riding – ParkingSwitch on the ignition– Kill switch3 in the run
position
U
 Ignition switch 1 in the ON
position
 Wait until the warning light for
coolant temperature (
b7)
stops flashing
In an emergency only:
 Move kill switch 3 to position
V
– The electronic engine man-
agement, fuel pump and
starter motor electrical cir-
cuits are de-energised
Fully retract the side stand
L Note:
If the side stand is extended
and a gear engaged, you can-
not start the motorcycle.
Select neutral– Neutral indicator light 2
green
k ON
L Note:
Engine does not start:
– Move the gear lever to the
k
position or disengage the
clutch
Engine stops when first gear is
engaged:
– Fully retract the side stand; if
necessary, consult the trou-
bleshooting chart (
b Mainte-
nance Instructions, Chapter 2)
Before you start
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Starting Press starter button4 (max.
5 seconds) and do not release it
until the engine is running
smoothly
 Do not turn the throttle twistgrip
when starting the engine.
L Note:
After releasing the starter button if
the engine does not start, wait at
least 5 seconds before pressing
the starter button again.
After switching off the ignition,
wait 3 seconds before switching it
on again.
e Attention:
If you attempt to start the engine
when the battery is flat, you will
hear the relay chattering. Further
attempts will damage the starter
relay and starter motor.
Before trying again: recharge the
battery.
L Note:
At ambient temperatures below
0 °C (32°F), pull the lever to disen-
gage the clutch when starting the
engine.
e Attention:
Do not allow the engine to idle
unnecessarily or for prolonged
periods of time – risk of over-
heating or fire. Ride away im-
mediately after starting the en-
gine.
Avoid high engine speeds after
a cold start.
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ABS check– ABS warning light 1
(
b 64-68)
Coolant temperatureWarning light 2 j (red) flashes
for approx. 3 seconds after you
switch on the ignition.
The electronic engine manage-
ment system initialises itself
during this period.
e Attention:
If the coolant temperature
warning light
j comes on, stop
the engine and allow it to cool
down.
Check coolant level in the
expansion tank (
b42).
If the expansion tank is full, but
the warning light remains on, or
if coolant consumption is exces-
sive, consult a specialist work-
shop, preferably an authorised
BMW motorcycle dealer.
Telltale and warning lights
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