BMW G 650 GS, Rider'S Manual

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Steering and ignition
lock
Keys
Two main keys and one emer-
gency key are provided with the
vehicle. The emergency key fea-
tures a light, compact design, al-
lowing it to be carried in a wallet,
etc. This key is intended for use
when no main key is immediately
available, and is not suitable for
continuous use.
The steering and ignition lock,
tank lock and seat lock are oper-
ated with the same key.
with Vario case
OA
with Topcase
OA
The cases and the topcase can
also be ordered with locks for
the same key on request. Please
contact an authorized workshop
for this purpose, preferably an
authorized BMW Motorrad re-
tailer.
Switch on ignition
Turn key to position 1 .
Parking lights, low-beam head-
light and all function circuits are
switched on.
Engine can be started.
Pre-Ride Check in progress.
(
45)
ABS self-diagnosis in progress.
(
46)
Switch off ignition
Turn key to position 2 .
Light is switched off.
Handlebars are not locked.
Key can now be removed.
Locking steering lock with
parking light
If the motorcycle is 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
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