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

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Starting – Riding – ParkingEngine oil pressureWarning light4 p (red) goes
out above idle speed.
e Attention:
If warning light 4 comes on dur-
ing the journey, take the follow-
ing action as soon as traffic
conditions permit:
 Disengage the clutch
 Operate the kill switch (
b56)
 Bring the motorcycle safely to a halt
 Check engine oil level
(b25)
e Attention:
If the motorcycle is being ridden
and warning light 4 lights up
even though the oil level is cor-
rect, you must consult a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW motorcycle
dealer.
Low fuel levelWhen warning light 3 m (yellow)
lights up, the usable quantity of
fuel left in the tank is approxi-
mately 4 litres.
Telltale and warning lights
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Riding, gear shifts
Engine speedChoose engine speeds in
accordance with the coolant
temperature reading, and do
not use maximum engine
speeds unless the engine has
reached its regular operating
temperature.
When the revolution counter
needle enters the red zone on
the dial, the fuel supply is inter-
rupted in order to protect the
engine against overspeeding.
L Note:
The governor cuts in at
7,400 rpm.
Load changes
d Warning:
Try not to open or close the
throttle abruptly, particularly
on wet or slippery roads.
Gearshifts
L Note:
Never slip the clutch excessive-
ly when changing gear. Vary
your speed only by using the
throttle in a suitable gear, not by
slipping the clutch.
It is advisable not to exceed a
maximum of 7,000 rpm
in any
gear.
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Moving away/upshifts Pull the clutch lever in
 Press down on the gearshift lever (to select first gear) and
take your foot off the lever
 Smoothly re-engage the clutch
 Increase engine speed
slightly as necessary
 For upshifts into 2nd, 3rd, 4th
and 5th gears, proceed in the
same way, but lift the gear
lever with your foot
Downshifts Close the throttle (twistgrip)
 Pull the clutch lever in
 Select the next-lowest gear: (opposite direction to arrow)
 Smoothly re-engage the
clutch
Riding, gear shifts
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Braking
Wet bra kesAfter the motorcycle has been
washed, ridden through water
or ridden in the rain, the brake
discs and pads may be wet (or
iced-over in winter), and may
not take effect immediately.
d Warning:
The brakes have to dry before
they start to bite.
Salt on brakesThe brakes may fail to take
effect immediately if the motor-
cycle was ridden on salt-cov-
ered roads and the brakes were
not applied for some time.
d Warning:
The layer of salt on the brake
discs and pads has to be
worn off before the brakes
start to bite.
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Braking
Dirt or mud on brakesWhen riding on muddy roads,
the brakes may fail to take
effect immediately because of
dirt or moisture on the discs or
brake pads.
d Warning:
The brakes must first be
applied until the discs and
pads are clean.
Dirt on the brakes increases
the rate of pad wear.
Oil and grease on brakes
d Warning:
Brake discs and pads must be
free from oil and grease.
d Warning:
If the brake lever can be moved
right to the limit of its travel, this
indicates a mechanical or hy-
draulic fault. The brake system is
defective.
Immediately consult a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW motorcycle dealer.
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ABSOE – familiarisation phase
Sensitive electronic
control
It takes skill and sensitive con-
trol of the brakes to pull up
safely on a motorcycle. As the
front wheel locks, it loses its
stabilising centrifugal force, and
even a professional rider faces
an almost certain fall.
For this reason, the rider sel-
dom makes full use of available
braking performance in an
emergency.
Anti-lock braking at both
wheels greatly reduces the risk
of accidents even when road
conditions are poor, and short-
ens braking distance by making
more efficient use of the motor-
cycle’s braking capability.
ABS enhances safety in emer-
gency-braking situations, par-
ticularly when the motorcycle is
travelling in a straight line.Extra safety reservesBut remember: the potentially
shorter braking distances
which ABS permits must not be
used as an excuse for careless
riding. ABS is primarily a means
of ensuring a safety margin in
genuine emergencies.
– Never ride without due care and attention, or assume that
good fortune will protect you
from your own foolhardiness
– Keep within the permitted speed limits
– Take care when cornering. When you apply the brakes on
a corner, the motorcycle's
weight and momentum take
over and even ABS is unable
to counteract their effects
OEOptional extra
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d Warning:
Do not operate high-power
radio equipment on the mo-
torcycle. There is a slight risk
of it affecting operation of the
ABS.
ABS checkAutomatic activation when you
switch on the ignition.
Warning light 1 comes on.
ABS self-diagnosis
When you start the engine and
pull away:
– Warning light 1 goes out to
indicate that ABS is opera-
tional
OEOptional extra
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)OE
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Anti-lock braking system (ABS)OE
ABS faults– ABS warning light 1 remains
ON:
the ABS function is not availa-
ble
e Attention:
If the fault cannot be rectified,
immediately consult a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW motorcycle dealer.
OEOptional extra
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Anti-lock braking system (ABS)OE
The ABS is taking effect:– if a pulsating sensation is per-ceptible through the hand-
brake lever or brake pedal
when you apply the brakes
L Note:
A pulsating sensation percepti-
ble through the brake lever or
brake pedal tells you that the
ABS is in operation.
Depending on your style of rid-
ing and on certain boundary
conditions, ABS prevents the
rear wheel from lifting clear of
the ground.
OEOptional extra
e Attention:
If the brake lever can be moved
right to the limit of its travel, this
indicates a mechanical or hy-
draulic fault.
It is advisable to consult a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW motorcycle
dealer, and have the problem
rectified.
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ABS is out of action:
– at speeds below 6 km/h / 3.73 mph (12 km/h /
7.46 mph – if brake lever/
pedal was operated before-
hand)
– when the ignition is switched off
– if the battery is defective or
flat (indicated by ABS warning
light)
– if there is a fault in the ABS
system (
b66)
 The brakes remain fully operational, though without
the reserves of safety
afforded by ABS.
OEOptional extra
d Warning:
If there is a fault in the ABS sys-
tem – as indicated by warning
light 1 – the reserves of safety
normally afforded by ABS are
not available until the defect has
been put right.
There is a risk of dropping the
motorcycle if the brakes are ap-
plied too hard and the wheels
lock or the rear wheel lifts clear
of the ground as a result of a
high level of front tyre adhesion.
The ABS system shuts down au-
tomatically if you ride for approx.
10 seconds with only one wheel
in contact with the ground.
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)OE
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