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

Rider’s Manual
F 650 GS
F 650 GS Dakar
BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
InstructionsBMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
InstructionsBMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
InstructionsBMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
InstructionsBMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
InstructionsBMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
InstructionsBMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
InstructionsBMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
InstructionsBMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
InstructionsBMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
InstructionsBMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
InstructionsBMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
InstructionsBMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
InstructionsBMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
InstructionsBMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions
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General information and controls
General view, right side
7Fuel tank/fuel filler cap
(
b 26, 27)
8 Toolkit storage space
9 Fuse box
10 Air filter (
b Maintenance
Instructions)
11 Brake-fluid reservoir for
front brake (
b33)
12 Type plate 13
Primary spark plug
14 Secondary spark plug
15 Adjusting knob for spring
preload, rear suspension
(
b36)
16 Shock-absorber setting
(
b35)
17 Brake fluid reservoir, rear
brake (
b34)
( ) Figure in bracketsbpage number for
description
91011712
1716151413
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Safety check
2
Use the safety checklist –
before every journey
Please perform the safety
check accurately. If your motor-
cycle needs any routine mainte-
nance, you can attend to it
before the journey starts
(
b Maintenance Instructions),
or have it carried out by your
authorised BMW motorcycle
dealer. This is to ensure that
your motorcycle complies with
road-vehicle use and safety
laws.
A motorcycle in perfect techni-
cal condition is essential for
your safety and that of other
road users.
Checklist
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Safety check
2
Drive chain
Checking the chain
e Attention:
Chain tension has an effect on
the rate of wear of the drive
chain and the chain sprocket,
and it also affects travel of the
rear suspension.
Lubricate the chain regularly.
Before riding off, always check
the chain tension and check the
drive chain for damage and
wear.
Always make sure that there is
no load on the motorcycle when
you check the chain.  Place the motorcycle on its
main stand [Dakar: side stand]
– Make sure the ground is level and firm.
 Chain stretch is not uniform, so turn the rear wheel until
you find the point at which the
chain is at its tightest
 When the chain is at its tight-
e s t , p u sh it f u l ly u p a t po s it i o n 1
 Check chain slack: specifica-
tion
A 35...45 mm
(1.38...1.77 inch)
[Dakar: 40...50 mm
(1.57...1.97 inch)],
adjust the drive chain as
necessary (b Maintenance
Instructions)
A
1
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Safety check
2
Checking coolant level
e Attention:
Always keep the coolant level
above the minimum mark.
Check coolant level only when
the engine is cold.
 Place motorcycle on main (centre) stand or hold it verti-
cal
 Check coolant at expansion tank:
MIN Minimum level
e Attention:
Never overfill the expansion
tank.  Top up the coolant if neces-
sary (
b Maintenance Instruc-
tions, Chapter 2)
L Note:
If the expansion tank is full and
the coolant temperature is high
(as indicated by red warning
light
j b 58) or coolant con-
sumption is excessive, consult
an authorised BMW motorcycle
dealer.
Coolant
MIN
MAX
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Safety check
2
Checking lights
e Attention:
Always check that all lights are
in full working order before rid-
ing off.
L Note:
If turn indicator repeater flashes
at twice the usual speed:
Defective flasher bulb.
To change bulbs in parking
lights, high-beam or low-beam
headlight, rear light and brake
light:
(
b Maintenance Instructions,
Chapter 2)
Adjusting headlight for
RHD/LHD traffic
If the motorcycle is ridden in a
country where the opposite rule
of the road applies, its asym-
metric low headlight beam will
tend to dazzle oncoming traffic.
Consult a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised BMW
motorcycle dealer, to have the
headlight adjusted to suit
whichever rule of the road
applies.
e Attention:
Adhesive films with unsuitable
adhesives can damage the
headlight lens.
Lights
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Starting – Riding – Parking
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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Starting – Riding – Parking
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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Arrive safely
Reliability
Regular visits to the workshop
for routine servicing are
strongly recommended even
after the warranty period has
expired. They are the only way
to be genuinely certain that your
BMW is being kept in perfect
working order.
For generous treatment of
claims submitted after the war-
ranty period has expired, evi-
dence of regular maintenance
by an authorised BMW motor-
cycle dealer is essential.
Certain signs of wear, moreo-
ver, may otherwise not be
noticed until it is too late to put
them right at moderate cost.
The staff in the authorised BMW
motorcycle dealer’s workshop
know every detail of your
motorcycle and can take reme-
dial action if necessary before
minor faults develop into seri-
ous problems. By having the
necessary repairs done prop-
erly and in good time, you save
time and money in the long run.
…serviceYou can obtain accurate advice
in all cases, and make appoint-
ments with a firm completion
deadline which we will comply
with punctually. But the most
gratifying feeling of all is that
your BMW is in genuinely good
shape when it leaves the
authorised BMW motorcycle
dealer's workshop – and above
all, safe.
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Arrive safely
Concluding thoughts
Now it’s your turn Regular care is important, with all functions checked
before the journey starts.
 Use only genuine BMW accessories. They comply
with all the relevant safety
requirements and are per-
fectly matched to the BMW
model that you ride
 Your authorised
BMW motorcycle dealer is
best placed to service your
motorcycle
 Do not under any circum- stances install unapproved
accessories. They may give
rise to a safety risk, and inval-
idate your insurance policy
and the motorcycle's general
operating permit
 Technical modifications should always be entrusted to
the trained specialists
employed by your authorised
BMW motorcycle dealer.
L Note:
Your local
BMW motorcycle dealer can
supply you with useful items to
accompany the Maintenance
Instructions.
– BMW Repair Manual
–BMW set of circuit diagrams
It's good to know you've
thought of everything, isn't it?
Our aim is to make your
journey safer
We want you to reach all your
destinations safely – and we
want you to enjoy riding your
BMW as a constant source of
relaxed pleasure and satisfac-
tion.
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