BMW MOTORRAD G 650 GS 2010 Rider's Manual (in English)

Pull the side panel out of themount at position6, then workthe side panel up and clear ofthe motorcycle. In this process,take care not to damage rubberboot7.
Installing left side panel
Lower the side panel over theoil filler neck from above. Inthis process, take care not todamage rubber boot7.
Seat the side panel in thecentre trim panel at points8and push it into mount6.
Tighten screw5.
Install oil filler cap4.
Install two screws3.
Installing seat (39).
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Connect plug2.
Hold the flashing turn indicatorwith side panel in position andinstall four screws1.
Remove the centre trim
panel
Removing right side panel(96).
Removing left side panel(98).
Remove two screws1and re-move the centre trim panel.
Installing centre trim
panel
Hold the centre trim panelin position and install twoscrews1.
Install the left side panel(99).
Install the right side panel(97).
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Care
Care
Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Washing motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Cleaning easily damaged compon-
ents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Protective wax coating . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Laying up motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Restoring motorcycle to use . . . . . . . 104
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Care products
BMW Motorrad recommendsthat you use the cleaning andcare products you can obtainfrom your authorised BMWMotorrad dealer. The substancesin BMW Care Products havebeen tested in laboratories and inpractice; they provide optimisedcare and protection for thematerials used in your vehicle.
The use of unsuitablecleaning and care productscan damage vehicle components.
Do not use solvents such as cel-lulose thinners, cold cleaners,fuel or the like, and do not usecleaning products that containalcohol.
Washing motorcycle
BMW Motorrad recommendsthat you use BMW insect re-mover to soften and wash offinsects and stubborn dirt on
painted parts prior to washingthe motorcycle.
To prevent stains, do not washthe motorcycle immediately afterit has been exposed to strongsunlight and do not wash it in thesun.
Make sure that the motorcycleis washed frequently, especiallyduring the winter months.
To remove road salt, clean themotorcycle with cold water im-mediately after every trip.
After the motorcycle hasbeen washed, riddenthrough water or ridden inthe rain, the brake discs andpads might be wet and thebrakes might not take effectimmediately.
Apply the brakes in good timeuntil the brake discs and brakepads have dried out.
Warm water intensifies theeffect of salt.
Use only cold water to wash offroad salt.
The high pressure of steamcleaners can damage seals,the hydraulic brake system, theelectrical system, and the seat.
Do not use a steam jet or high-pressure cleaning equipment.
Cleaning easily
damaged components
Plastics
Clean plastic parts with waterand BMW plastic care emulsion.This includes in particular:
Windscreen and slipstream de-flectors
Headlight lens made of plastic
Glass cover of the instrumentcluster
Black, unpainted parts
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If plastic parts are cleanedusing unsuitable cleaningagents, the surfaces can be dam-aged.
Do not use cleaning agents thatcontain alcohol, solvents or ab-rasives to clean plastic parts.
Even fly-remover pads or clean-ing pads with hard surfaces canproduce scratches.
Soften stubborn dirt andinsects by covering the af-fected areas with a wet cloth.
Chrome
Use plenty of water and BMWshampoo to clean chrome, par-ticularly if it has been exposed toroad salt. Use chrome polish foradditional treatment.
Radiator
Clean the radiator regularly toprevent overheating of the en-gine due to inadequate cooling.
For example, use a garden hosewith low water pressure.
Cooling fins can be benteasily.
Take care not to bend the finswhen cleaning the radiator.
Rubber
Treat rubber components withwater or BMW rubber-careproducts.
Using silicone sprays forthe care of rubber seals cancause damage.
Do not use silicone sprays orother care products that containsilicon.
Paint care
Washing the motorcycle regularlywill help counteract the long-termeffects of substances that dam-age the paint, especially if yourmotorcycle is ridden in areaswith high air pollution or naturalsources of dirt, for example treeresin or pollen.
Remove particularly aggressivesubstances immediately, how-ever, as otherwise the paint canbe affected or become discol-oured. Substances of this natureinclude spilt fuel, oil, grease,brake fluid and bird droppings.We recommend BMW vehiclepolish or BMW paint cleaner forthis purpose.
Marks on the paintwork are par-ticularly easy to see after themotorcycle has been washed.Remove stains of this kind im-mediately, using cleaning-gradebenzene or petroleum spirit on aclean cloth or ball of cotton wool.
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BMW Motorrad recommendsBMW tar remover for removingspecks of tar. Remember to waxthe parts treated in this way.
Protective wax coating
BMW Motorrad recommendsapplying only BMW car wax orproducts containing carnaubawax or synthetic wax.
It is time to rewax the paint-work when water "puddles" onthe surface, instead of formingbeads.
Laying up motorcycle
Clean the motorcycle.
Remove the battery.
Spray the brake and clutchlever pivots, the side standpivots and the centre standpivots (if the motorcycle is fit-ted with a centre stand) with asuitable lubricant.
Coat bright metal and chrome-plated parts with an acid-freegrease (e.g. Vaseline).
Stand the motorcycle in a dryroom in such a way that thereis no load on either wheel.
Before laying the vehicleup out of use, have the en-gine oil and the oil filter elementchanged by a specialist work-shop, preferably an authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer. Com-bine work for laying up/restoringto use with a BMW service orinspection.
Restoring motorcycle
to use
Remove outer preservation.
Clean the motorcycle.
Install operational battery.
Before starting: work throughthe checklist.
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Technical data
Technical data
Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Riding specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11810
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Troubleshooting chart
Engine does not start at all or is difficult to start.
Possible cause Remedy
Emergency off switch (kill switch) Kill switch in operating position (run).
Side standRetract the side stand (44).
Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged.Select neutral or pull clutch lever (44).
No fuel in tankRefuelling (49).
Battery flatCharge the battery when connected (94).
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Threaded fasteners
Front wheel Value Valid
Fastener, quick-release axle,front
M16 x 1.5 - 10.945 Nm
Clamp, front quick-release axle
M8 x 2023 Nm
Rear wheel Value Valid
Fastener, quick-release axle,rear
M16 x 1.5100 Nm
Tensioning screws for drivechain
M8 x 7010 Nm
Mirror arm Value Valid
Union nut, mirror
20 Nm
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Mirror arm Value Valid
Clamping screw, mirror tohandlebar fitting
21 Nm
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