lock BMW MOTORRAD F 650 GS DAKAR 2003 Rider's Manual (in English)

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General information and controls
A
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Removing the topcase Turn the key in the retainer in direction A
 Open engaging hook 2
 Pull topcase out of holder.
Installing the top case Turn the key in the retainer to position A
 Open engaging hook 2
 Push the topcase onto the
mount from the rear  Close engaging hook
2
d Warning:
Make sure that retaining
hook 2 engages retaining
lug 3.
Lock the case and remove the key
OAOptional accessory
TopcaseOA
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General information and controls
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1
2
A
d Warning:
After an accident or if the
motorcycle has fallen over,
check that the System cases
are correctly installed.
Max. load per System case:
5 kg (approx. 11 lbs).
With System cases installed,
it is advisable not to exceed
130km/h (80mph).
Opening System cases• Turn the key in the case lock
to position A Release latch
1 by pressing in
the direction indicated by the
arrow
 Hold down latch 1 and pull up
carrying handle 2
–Rocker switch 3 and lever4
are accessible
 Press ribbed part of rocker
switch 3
 Hold the rocker switch down
and open the lid of the caseOAOptional accessory
System caseOA
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General information and controls
System caseOA
Closing the System case
e Attention:
Before closing carrying handle
1 , mak e su r e th at t he c as e loc k
is in position A.
Risk of breaking the locking
tongue.  Turn the key in the case lock
to position A
 Lift the lid and push it closed
until the two hooks 2 at the
sides engage with an audible
click.
 Fold down carrying handle 1
Lock the case and remove the
keyOAOptional accessory
A
1
2
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General information and controls
B
2
3
1
A
B
A
Changing case capacity Open the case and remove all its contents
 Disengage four retaining lugs 3 and move them to
position A
 Press retaining lugs 3 in the
direction indicated by the
arrow
– Locking levers 2 are
released, position B
OAOptional accessory
 Pull or push case frame 1 as
far as it will go (to increase or
decrease capacity)
 Push in locking levers 2 and
engage them
 Engage retaining lugs 3
System caseOA
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General information and controls
System caseOA
Removing System case
• Turn the key in the case lock to position A
 Release latch 1 by pressing in
the direction indicated by the
arrow
OAOptional accessory
 Hold down latch 1 and pull up
carrying handle 2
– Rocker switch 3 and lever 4
are accessible
 Pull up lever 4, locking lever 5
snaps open
 Pull locking lever 5 up as far
as it will go
 Take a firm grip of the handle
and lift the case off the holder
3
4
5
A
1
2
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General information and controls
System caseOA
Installing System case
d Warning:
When attaching, make sure
that the case is retained
securely.
An incorrectly secured case
could be lost and endanger
other road users.
• Open carrying handle 2
 Pull locking lever 5 and lever 4
up into "open" position
OAOptional accessory
 Begin by engaging the case in the retaining hoop
 then engage locking lever 5
in mushroom retainer 6
 Push locking lever 5 down
 Pivot lever 4 down
– Locking lever 5 is locked
 Check the security of the case
 Fold down carrying handle 2
 Lock the case and remove the
key
6
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Safety check
2
13
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A
Clutch-lever play
e Attention:
The clutch will be damaged if
you ride the motorcycle without
play at the clutch lever.
The scope of the BMW Inspec-
tion includes basic adjustment
of the clutch.
Checking:
 Pull the lever until resistance is perceptible
Measure play Specified value: B = 1…2 mm
(0.04...0.08 inch) Adjusting:
 Push back flexible gaiter
6
 Slacken locknut 4
 Turn adjusting screw 5 as
necessary
 Firmly retighten locknut 4
Recheck lever play
 Pull flexible gaiter 6 back into
position over locknut 4 and
adjusting screw 5
Clutch lever, adjustingTurn knob A to set the most
comfortable span:
–Setting 1: minimum span
–Setting 3: maximum span
Handlebar levers
B
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Safety check
2
Brake pressure, checking
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 the amount
of play at the lever or a spongy
feeling when it is applied may
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 your authorised
BMW motorcycle dealer.
Handlebar levers
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Spring preload
Adjusting spring preload
d Warning:
If the suspension of your mo-
torcycle has been lowered,
the reduction in ground clear-
ance reduces the maximum
possible angle of lean for cor-
nering.
Lowering the suspension re-
duces spring travel. This might
result in a less comfortable
ride. Consequently, before
setting off you should always
adjust suspension travel and
damping to suit load (
b 38, 39)
as accurately as possible. Soft setting
(for light rider):
Turn knob 1 as far as it will go
counter-clockwise in the
direction indicated by the
" LOW " arrow
Basic setting (one-up):
From the soft setting, turn
knob 1 five clicks clockwise in
the direction indicated by the
" HIGH " arrow [Dakar: twenty
clicks]
Firm setting:
Turn knob 1 clockwise in the
direction indicated by the
" HIGH " arrow
1
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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; select 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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