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

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Safety check
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Checking brake pressure
d Warning:
To prevent air from entering
the brake circuit:
– Do not turn the handlebars in the clamping blocks
– Do not turn the fitting on the handlebar.
Sudden changes in play or
spongy resistance at the brake
lever indicate a fault in the
hydraulic system.
For this reason, check pres-
sure at the handbrake lever
and the brake pedal before
starting each journey.
d Warning:
Do not ride the motorcycle if
you have any doubts about
the safety of the brake sys-
tem.
Immediately seek the advice
of a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
BMW motorcycle dealer.
Handlebar levers
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Starting – Riding – Parking
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 – Parking
Removing motorcycle
from side stand
d Warning:
Make sure the side stand is fully
retracted before you ride off.
– Riding with the side (prop) stand extended represents
a safety risk.
 Turn the ignition key to the “R” or “ON” position (
b9)
– Handlebars unlocked  Both feet on the ground, no
weight on the motorcycle
 Hold the left handlebar grip
with your left hand
 Keep your right hand on the
right handlebar grip and the
handbrake lever
 Slowly raise the motorcycle to
the upright position and keep
it balanced
 Sit on the motorcycle and use your left foot to retract the
side stand
Side stand
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