
Mirrors
Adjusting mirrors
Adjusting the mirror while
driving can result in acci-
dents.
Only adjust the mirrors with the
motorcycle stopped.
Move mirror into desired posi-
tion by twisting.
Adjust mirror arm
Slide protective cap
1
up over
screw connection on mirror
arm.
Loosen the nut
2
.
Turn mirror arm into desired
position.
Tighten the nut to the spec-
ified torque while holding the
mirror arm to ensure that it
does not move out of position.
Locknut (mirror) on
clamping piece
15 lb/ft (20 Nm)
Slide protective cap over
threaded fastener.
Spring preload
Setting
It is essential to set the spring
preload of the rear suspension to
suit the load carried by the mo-
torcycle. Increase spring preload
when the motorcycle is heavily
loaded and reduce spring preload
accordingly when the motorcycle
is lightly loaded.
Adjusting spring preload
at rear wheel
Park the motorcycle, ensuring
that the support surface is firm
and level.
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z
Operation
Summary of Contents for G 650 GS
Page 1: ...Rider s Manual US Model G650GSSert o BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine...
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Page 10: ...1 8 z General instructions...
Page 12: ...2 10 z Overviews...
Page 14: ...2 12 z Overviews...
Page 28: ...3 26 z Displays...
Page 42: ...4 40 z Operation...
Page 55: ...Technology in detail Brake system with BMW Motorrad ABS 54 6 53 z Technology in detail...
Page 58: ...BMW Motorrad ABS is unable to counteract their effects 6 56 z Technology in detail...
Page 59: ...Accessories General instructions 58 Onboard sockets 58 Case 59 Topcase 62 7 57 z Accessories...
Page 66: ...7 64 z Accessories...
Page 100: ...8 98 z Maintenance...
Page 129: ...Work carried out Odometer reading Date 11 127 z Service...
Page 135: ...12 133 z Index...