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

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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; 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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Starting – Riding – ParkingRemoving motorcycle
from side stand
d Warning:
Make sure the side stand is
fully retracted before you ride
off.
– Allowing the motorcycle to roll with the side 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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Starting – Riding – ParkingPlacing motorcycle on
main (centre) stand
d Warning:
For safety reasons, never sit
on the motorcycle with the
main stand extended.
e Attention:
Stop the engine before using
the main stand.
Make sure the surface under
the stand is firm.  Switch off the ignition
 Hold the left handlebar grip
with your left hand
 Hold the lifting handle with
your right hand
 Place your right foot on the pin of the main stand, and
press the stand down until
both its curved feet touch the
ground
 Apply all your body weight to the pin of the stand
 Pull the motorcycle to the rear and upwards (arrow) until it
rests on the main stand
 Check that the motorcycle
is firmly supported
Main (centre) stand
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Removing motorcycle
from main stand
e Attention:
Make sure the main stand is ful-
ly retracted before you ride off.
• Turn the ignition key to the "R " or " ON" position (
b9)
– Handlebars unlocked
 Hold the left handlebar grip
with your left hand
 Hold the lifting handle with
your right hand
 Push the motorcycle forward
off the main stand  Check that the main stand
has fully retracted
Main (centre) 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 motor-
cycle dealer in good time, so
that the work can be per-
formed punctually.
From 1,000 to 2,000 km
(600 to 1,200 miles)
 Engine speeds can be gradu- ally 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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Running in
Running in new brake
pads
d Warning:
New brake pads must “bed
down” and therefore do not
achieve their optimum friction
levels during the first 500 km
(300 miles).
This slight initial reduction in
braking efficiency can be
compensated for by exerting
greater pressure on the lever.
Try to avoid all unnecessary
hard braking during this initial
period.
Running in new tyres
d Warning:
New tyres have a smooth sur-
face. This must be roughened
by riding in a restrained man-
ner at various heel angles
until the tyres are run in.
This running in procedure is
essential if the tyres are to
achieve maximum grip.
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1
Switch on the ignition– Engine stop switch 1 in the
operating position
U
 Ignition switch ON (b9)
 Wait until the warning light for coolant temperature (
b7)
stops flashing
In an emergency only:
 Move the kill switch 1 to posi-
tion
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
green
k (b7) 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 Maintenance Instructions,
Chapter 1)
Before you start
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Starting Press starter button2 (max.
5 seconds) and do not
release it until the engine is
running smoothly
 Do not turn the throttle twist- grip when starting the engine.
L Note:
After releasing the starter but-
ton 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 switch-
ing it on again.
e Attention:
If you attempt to start the en-
gine when the battery is flat, you
will hear the relay chattering.
Further attempts will damage
the starter relay and starter mo-
tor.
Before trying again: recharge
the battery.
L Note:
At ambient temperatures below
0 °C (32 °F), pull the lever to
disengage 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.
Starting
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ABS indicator light– ABS warning light1
(
b 64-69)
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,
switch off the engine and allow
it to cool down.
Check coolant level in the
expansion tank (
b43).
If the expansion tank is full, but
the warning light remains on, or
if coolant consumption is ex-
cessive, consult a specialist
workshop, preferably your au-
thorised BMW motorcycle deal-
er.
Telltale and warning lights
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