BMW 2006 G 650 Xmoto, Rider'S Manual

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Use your left foot to extend
side stand fully.
The side stand is de-
signed to support only
the weight of the motorcycle.
Do not lean or sit on the mo-
torcycle with the side stand
extended.
Slowly lean the motorcy-
cle to side until its weight
is taken by stand and dis-
mount to left.
When you prop the
motorcycle on the
side stand, the surface of
the ground will determine
whether it is better to turn the
handlebars to the left or right.
However, the motorcycle
is more stable on a level
surface with the handlebars
turned to the left than with
the handlebars turned to the
right.
On level ground, always turn
the handlebars to the left to
set the steering lock.
Turn handlebars to full left
or right lock position.
Check that motorcycle is
standing firmly.
On a grade, the motor-
cycle should always face
uphill; select 1st gear.
Remove from side stand
Unlock steering lock.
Switch on ignition.
From left, grip handlebars
with both hands.
Pull handbrake lever.
Swing your right leg over
the seat and lift motorcycle
to upright position.
Hold motorcycle upright and
balanced.
An extended side stand
can catch on the ground
when the motorcycle is mov-
ing and lead to a fall.
Retract the side stand before
moving the vehicle.
Sit on motorcycle and use
your left foot to retract side
stand.
Refueling
Fuel is highly flammable.
Fire at the fuel tank can
result in fire and explosion.
Do not smoke. Never bring
a naked flame near the fuel
tank.
Fuel expands when ex-
posed to heat. When the
tank is overfilled, fuel can es-
cape and get onto the rear
wheel. This results in a dan-
ger of falling.
Do not fill the tank past the
bottom edge of the filler
neck.
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