BMW G 650 GS - BROCHURE 2010, Rider'S Manual

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Fold out center stand and jack
up motorcycle.
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 escape
and get onto the road. This re-
sults in a danger of falling.
Do not overfill the fuel tank.
Fuel attacks plastic sur-
faces, making them cloudy
or unattractive.
Wipe off any fuel that gets onto
plastic parts immediately.
Leaded fuel will destroy the
catalytic converter.
Use only unleaded fuel.
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
Open protective cap.
Unlock cap of fuel tank 1 with
motorcycle key and fold open.
Refuel with quality listed below
at most until lower edge of filler
neck is reached.
Recommended fuel qual-
ity
Regular unleaded
87 AKI (91 ROZ/RON)
87 AKI
Usable fuel quantity
Approx. 4.6 gal (Approx.
17.3 l)
Reserve fuel quantity
Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4 l)
Press fuel tank cap down firmly
to close.
Remove key and close protec-
tive cap.
Securing motorcycle
for transport
Protect all components along
which straps are routed against
scratching. For example, use
adhesive tape or soft cloths.
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