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

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
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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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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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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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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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General information and controls
Key positionsONOperating position,
ignition, lights and all
electrical circuits
switched on
R Ignition and lights off,
steering not locked*
(handlebars can be turned
freely to left or right)
 Turn the handlebars to full left lock.
e Attention:
Engage the steering lock with the
handlebars in this position only.
* The key can be removed in these
positions
d Warning:
Never turn the key to OFF or
I while riding the motorcy-
cle!
OFF Ignition and lights off,
steering locked*
IParking light on,
steering locked*
L Note:
Switch the parking light on for
limited periods only.
Note state of battery charge.
Ignition switch and steering lock
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General information and controls
Hazard warning flashers
L Note:
You cannot activate the hazard
warning flashers if the ignition is
switched off.
Do not use the hazard warning
flashers for longer than abso-
lutely necessary.
Note state of battery charge.
To switch on the hazard
warning flashers:
 Switch on the ignition
 Operate hazard warning flasher switch 1
– Hazard warning flashers in
operation
– The telltale light in the switch
flashes  Switch off the ignition
– The hazard warning flashers
continue to operate
To switch off the hazard
warning flashers:
 Operate hazard warning flasher switch 1
– Hazard warning flashers
cease to operate
– The telltale light in the switch
is OFF
OEOptional extra
Hazard warning flashersOE
1
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General information and controls
5Emergency off (kill) switch
for ignition (
b56)
VIgnition circuit inter-
rupted
UIgnition circuit closed
6 Switch for heated handlebar
grips
OE
οHandlebar-grip heat-
ing OFF
50%
 100%
7 Starter button
y (b57)
OEOptional extra
d Warning:
To prevent air from entering
the brake circuit:
 Do not turn the fitting on the handlebar.
 Do not turn the handlebars
in the clamping blocks.
Right handlebar fitting
5
7
6
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General information and controls
TopcaseOE
d Warning:
After an accident or if the
motorcycle has fallen over,
check that the topcase is cor-
rectly secured.
Max. load in topcase: 5 kg
(approx. 11 lbs)
With the topcase installed, it
is advisable not to exceed
130 km/h (80 mph).
Opening the topcase Turn the key in the topcase lock to position A
Swing latch 1 up until the lid
of the topcase opens
Closing the topcase Turn the key in the topcase lock to position A
 Push the lid of the topcase
down
Push latch 1 down
 Lock the case and remove the
key
OAOptional accessory
1
A
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General information and controls
TopcaseOE
Removing the topcase  Turn the key in the retainer to position B
 Open retaining hook 2
 Pull the topcase off the mount
Installing the topcase Turn the key in the retainer to position B
 Open retaining hook 2
 Push the topcase onto the
mount  Close retaining hook
2
d Warning:
Make sure that retaining
hook 2 engages retaining
lug 3.
Lock the case and remove the key
OAOptional accessory
2
B
3
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