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BMW Motorrad
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BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation

consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions

BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation

consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions

BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation

consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions

BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation

consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions

BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation

consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions

BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation

consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions

BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation

consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions

BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation

consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions

BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation

consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions

BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation

consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions

BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation

consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions

BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation

consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions

BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation

consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions

Maintenance Instructions (US Model)

F 650 GS

F 650 GS Dakar

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Summary of Contents for F 650 GS

Page 1: ...of Rider s Manual and Maintenance Instructions BMW Motorrad On board documentation consisting of Rider s Manual and Maintenance Instructions BMW Motorrad On board documentation consisting of Rider s Manual and Maintenance Instructions BMW Motorrad On board documentation consisting of Rider s Manual and Maintenance Instructions BMW Motorrad On board documentation consisting of Rider s Manual and Ma...

Page 2: ...severe or fatal injury Specific instructions and safety precautions intended to pre vent damage to the motorcycle Disregarding them may render the warranty invalid Specific instructions on how to operate control adjust or look after items of equipment on the motorcycle 20r13bku4 book Seite 82 Montag 29 September 2003 12 33 12 ...

Page 3: ...uential damage due to repairs or ser vice work performed by other than BMW authorized work shops Consequently we advise you to have service and maintenance performed by your authorized BMW motorcycle retailer s spe cially trained expert personnel and confirmed by an entry in the Maintenance Instructions Authorized BMW motorcycle retailers are supplied with the latest technical information and have...

Page 4: ...s not approved BMW cannot assess every sin gle product of outside origin in order to decide whether it can be used on or with a BMW vehi cle without constituting a safety risk Nor is approval by an official technical inspection authority or even the granting of a gen eral operating permit necessar ily a sufficient guarantee since these test procedures are not always adequate Genuine BMW spare part...

Page 5: ...nance depend on elapsed time as well as the distance the motorcycle has covered These tasks must therefore be performed at least once a year e g changing the brake fluid If these items cannot be per formed during a Service or an Inspection an Annual Inspec tion must be performed Every authorized BMW motor cycle retailer has a fixed scale of charges based on work times and carefully calculated hour...

Page 6: ... miles Performed in accordance with manufacturer s instructions Odometer reading Date stamp signature BMW Pre delivery check Performed in accordance with manufacturer s instructions Odometer reading Date stamp signature BMW Service 10 000 km 6 000 miles Performed in accordance with manufacturer s instructions Odometer reading Date stamp signature 20r13bku4 book Seite 4 Montag 29 September 2003 12 ...

Page 7: ...es Performed in accordance with manufacturer s instructions Odometer reading Date stamp signature BMW Service 30 000 km 18 000 miles Performed in accordance with manufacturer s instructions Odometer reading Date stamp signature BMW Service 50 000 km 30 000 miles Performed in accordance with manufacturer s instructions Odometer reading Date stamp signature 20r13bku4 book Seite 5 Montag 29 September...

Page 8: ...es Performed in accordance with manufacturer s instructions Odometer reading Date stamp signature BMW Service 70 000 km 42 000 miles Performed in accordance with manufacturer s instructions Odometer reading Date stamp signature BMW Service 90 000 km 54 000 miles Performed in accordance with manufacturer s instructions Odometer reading Date stamp signature 20r13bku4 book Seite 6 Montag 29 September...

Page 9: ...es Performed in accordance with manufacturer s instructions Odometer reading Date stamp signature BMW Service 110 000 km 66 000 miles Performed in accordance with manufacturer s instructions Odometer reading Date stamp signature BMW Service 130 000 km 78 000 miles Performed in accordance with manufacturer s instructions Odometer reading Date stamp signature 20r13bku4 book Seite 7 Montag 29 Septemb...

Page 10: ...facturer s instructions Brake fluid changed yes no Coolant changed yes no Date stamp signature BMW Annual Inspection Performed in accordance with manufacturer s instructions Brake fluid changed yes no Coolant changed yes no Date stamp signature BMW Annual Inspection Performed in accordance with manufacturer s instructions Brake fluid changed yes no Coolant changed yes no Date stamp signature 20r13...

Page 11: ...facturer s instructions Brake fluid changed yes no Coolant changed yes no Date stamp signature BMW Annual Inspection Performed in accordance with manufacturer s instructions Brake fluid changed yes no Coolant changed yes no Date stamp signature BMW Annual Inspection Performed in accordance with manufacturer s instructions Brake fluid changed yes no Coolant changed yes no Date stamp signature 20r13...

Page 12: ...facturer s instructions Brake fluid changed yes no Coolant changed yes no Date stamp signature BMW Annual Inspection Performed in accordance with manufacturer s instructions Brake fluid changed yes no Coolant changed yes no Date stamp signature BMW Annual Inspection Performed in accordance with manufacturer s instructions Brake fluid changed yes no Coolant changed yes no Date stamp signature 20r13...

Page 13: ...nce warranty and repair work the installation of optional accessories and if appropriate special campaign work Record of all work performed in workshop Work performed km miles Date Confirmation of service 20r13bku4 book Seite 11 Montag 29 September 2003 12 33 12 ...

Page 14: ...nce warranty and repair work the installation of optional accessories and if appropriate special campaign work Record of all work performed in workshop Work performed km miles Date Confirmation of service 20r13bku4 book Seite 12 Montag 29 September 2003 12 33 12 ...

Page 15: ...eplaced Odometer reading is not total distance covered Odometer reading Date stamp signature Odometer replaced Odometer reading is not total distance covered Odometer reading Date stamp signature Odometer replaced Odometer reading is not total distance covered Odometer reading Date stamp signature 20r13bku4 book Seite 13 Montag 29 September 2003 12 33 12 ...

Page 16: ...pted ignition switched off For greater safety disconnect and insu late the negative battery lead If you intend to perform the maintenance and general care work described in the following section yourself you must pos sess the necessary knowledge of technical matters and mechanical skills Your motorcycle is built to high technological standards Spe cial tools and purpose designed diagnosis and test...

Page 17: ...chnical condition Remember the safety and reli ability of your motorcycle are the most important consider ations You should therefore not attempt any complex repair or maintenance tasks Keep to the specified Inspec tion and Service intervals BMW refuses to accept liability for damage or consequential damage due to repairs or ser vice work performed by other than BMW authorized work shops 20r13bku4...

Page 18: ...extent Whenever you are planning such modifications comply with all the legal requirements The motorcycle must not infringe your national road vehi cle construction and use regu lations Your authorized BMW motorcy cle retailer will gladly advise you on technical requirements the manufacturer s recommenda tions and the overall benefit likely to be obtained Genuine BMW parts For reasons of safety us...

Page 19: ...ross head screwdriver small 4 open ended wrenches 8 x 10 mm 0 39 in 14 x 19 mm 0 75 in 15 mm 0 59 in 24 mm 0 94 in 1 spark plug wrench 1 Allen key 8 mm 0 31 in 4 Torx screwdrivers T25 T30 T40 T45 4 fuses 4 A 7 5 A 10 A 15 A 1 puller for fuses Toolkit 20r13bku4 book Seite 17 Montag 29 September 2003 12 33 12 ...

Page 20: ... 3 Power supply interrupted Blown fuse b 42 Gear engaged clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull clutch lever Rider s Manual b Chapter 3 Side stand extended and gear engaged Select neutral or retract side stand Rider s Manual b Chapter 3 No fuel in tank Refuel Rider s Manual b Chapter 2 Fuel pump not working Blown fuse b 42 Incorrect operation of twistgrip Operation Rider s Manual b Chapter 3...

Page 21: ...ngine management system not initialized Ignition off wait for 3 seconds switch ignition on and wait until warning light for coolant temperature stops flashing Rider s Manual b Chapter 3 It is advisable to have other faults not described on pages 14 62 attended to by a spe cialized workshop preferably an authorized BMW motorcycle retailer More detailed technical infor mation is available in the fol...

Page 22: ... When removing avoid damage to brake pipes brake disks brake pads and the wheel rim mask off with tape if neces sary Do not scratch the rim when forcing back the brake pads or removing the calipers apply masking tape if necessary To prevent damage to the brake caliper and possible difficulty when assembling never pull the brake lever when the brake calipers have been removed Motorcycle equipped wi...

Page 23: ... damaged by the brake disk OE Optional equipment Remove securing screw 2 using 0 39 in 10 mm open ended wrench b 17 If a spacer 3 is installed to com pensate component tolerances make sure that it is reinstalled on reassembly Pull ABS sensorOE 1 out of its bore in the front fork Removing front wheel 1 2 3 20r13bku4 book Seite 21 Montag 29 September 2003 12 33 12 ...

Page 24: ...ase axle 2 using 0 31 in 8 mm Allen key b 17 Roll the front wheel forward and out Remove spacer bushing 1 and spacer 4 Check the brake pads b 33 have them replaced if necessary When setting down the front wheel take care not to damage brake disks and the ABS sen sor ringOE Keep dirt and moisture away from the wheel bearings OE Optional equipment 3 1 2 4 20r13bku4 book Seite 22 Montag 29 September ...

Page 25: ...E Optional equipment Clean and grease spacer bushing 1 and spacer 4 and insert them into the wheel hub As viewed in forward direction of travel left spacer 4 on right spacer bushing 1 with collar toward the wheel hub Clean quick release axle 2 grease it and insert it from the right raising the wheel slightly as necessary and hand tighten Insert ABS sensorOE 5 until approx 2 3 of its length are ins...

Page 26: ...s have the security of the fasteners checked by a special ized workshop preferably an authorized BMW motorcycle retailer XTightening torques Quick release axle 2 45 Nm Axle clamp screw 1 23 Nm Securing screw ABS sensorOE 9 Nm When assembly work has been completed pull the brake lever firmly several times to check that the front brake is operating correctly OE Optional equipment Installing front wh...

Page 27: ... dirt and moisture away from the wheel bearings OE Optional equipment Make sure that the motorcy cle is standing firmly and can not topple forward or to either side Place the motorcycle on its main stand Dakar use auxil iary stand BMW special tool number 00 1 610 or some other suitable auxiliary stand Make sure the ground is level and firm Remove 4 retaining screws 1 Remove rear wheel cover 2 1 1 ...

Page 28: ...ight a few turns Pull out quick release axle 1 Lift chain 5 off sprocket 6 Hold the brake caliper and roll the wheel out toward the rear Sprocket 6 sits loosely in the wheel If the wheel is laid down make sure that the brake disk and sprocket are not damaged Do not damage the ABS sensor cableOE ABS sensor ringOE and the speedometer sensor OE Optional equipment 6 4 5 1 2 3 20r13bku4 book Seite 26 M...

Page 29: ...sensor cableOE ABS sensor ringOE and the speedometer sensor Roll the rear wheel between the rear swinging arm forks and carefully position the brake disk in the brake caliper Lift chain 5 onto sprocket 6 Grease quick release axle 1 and insert it Install axle nut 3 with washer 2 and hand tighten Set chain tensioning screws 4 on left and right such that chain sag is correct setting b 31 as stated on...

Page 30: ...torque Tighten chain tensioning screws 4 to the specified tightening torque Screws 1 of rear wheel cover are secured with Loctite Before reinstalling clean the screw threads and coat them with Loctite No 243 Install rear wheel cover 3 with four securing screws 1 Tighten securing screws 1 to specified torque Installing rear wheel 1 3 2 4 20r13bku4 book Seite 28 Montag 29 September 2003 12 33 12 ...

Page 31: ...erably an authorized BMW motorcycle re tailer XTightening torque Axle nut 3 100 Nm Chain tensioning screws 4 10 Nm Rear wheel cover 3 Nm When assembly work has been completed depress the brake pedal firmly several times to check that the rear brake is operating correctly 5 20r13bku4 book Seite 29 Montag 29 September 2003 12 33 12 ...

Page 32: ...t point of sprocket 1 and pull the chain to the rear away from the sprocket It should not be possible to lift the chain clear of the points of the sprocket teeth If the chain can be pulled clear of the points replace the chain sprocket and pin ion Have the chain sprocket and pinion replaced by a special ized workshop preferably an authorized BMW motorcycle retailer Checking chain 1 20r13bku4 book ...

Page 33: ... is no load on the motorcycle when you check the chain Place the motorcycle on its main stand Dakar side stand Make sure the ground is level and firm Slacken axle nut 2 using 0 94 in 24 mm socket and spark plug wrench as extension b 17 Using Torx T45 bit set chain tensioning screws 3 on left and right such that chain sag is 1 38 1 78 in 35 45 mm Dakar 1 57 1 97 in 40 50 mm as stated on the label A...

Page 34: ...g fork arms Tighten axle nut 2 Tighten chain tensioning screws 3 Always have the chain tension and the security of the fasteners checked by a specialized work shop preferably an authorized BMW motorcycle retailer XTightening torques Axle nut 2 100 Nm Chain tensioning screws 3 10 Nm 1 1 3 3 2 20r13bku4 book Seite 32 Montag 29 September 2003 12 33 12 ...

Page 35: ...utho rized BMW motorcycle retailer Visually inspect the brake pads from in front Check brake pad thickness Minimum pad thickness Wear indicating marks 1 must be clearly visible on the pads If the wear indicating mark is no longer clearly visible have the brake pads replaced by a specialized workshop preferably an authorized BMW motorcycle retailer Checking brake pads 1 20r13bku4 book Seite 33 Mont...

Page 36: ...utho rized BMW motorcycle retailer Visually inspect from behind and above Check brake pad thickness Minimum pad thickness Angled wear indicating mark 1 must be clearly visible on the pads If the wear indicating mark is no longer clearly visible have the brake pads replaced by a specialized workshop preferably an authorized BMW motorcycle retailer Checking brake pads 1 20r13bku4 book Seite 34 Monta...

Page 37: ...xpan sion tank only if the loss of cool ant is minor Mixing ratio 50 antifreeze 50 water Frost protection down to 25 C 13 F Place the motorcycle on its main stand Dakar side stand Make sure the ground is level and firm Remove the seat b Rider s Manual Remove the left side panel b 44 45 Adding coolant 20r13bku4 book Seite 35 Montag 29 September 2003 12 33 12 ...

Page 38: ... MIN mark Place motorcycle on main center stand or hold it upright Recheck the coolant level correct if necessary Reinstall the cap of the expansion tank It is advisable to have the cool ant changed by a specialized workshop preferably your au thorized BMW motorcycle re tailer MIN MAX 1 20r13bku4 book Seite 36 Montag 29 September 2003 12 33 12 ...

Page 39: ...atal accident Your motorcycle has one bulb for the low beam high beam headlight one for the parking light one for the brake light and one for the rear light plus four bulbs for the turn indicators If any of these bulbs should fail you may have problems in see ing and being seen You should therefore always carry spare bulbs on the motor cycle Do not touch the glass of new bulbs with your fingers Us...

Page 40: ...em Place the motorcycle on its main stand Dakar side stand Make sure the ground is level and firm Remove securing screw 1 Remove turn indicator glass 3 Press bulb 2 back turn it counter clockwise to disen gage it and remove Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure Bulbs for front rear turn indi cators 12 V 10 W Changing bulbs 3 2 1 20r13bku4 book Seite 38 Montag 29 September 2003 12 33...

Page 41: ...to hold the bulbs when inserting them Place the motorcycle on its main stand Dakar side stand Make sure the ground is level and firm Remove retaining screws 1 Remove rear light glass 2 Press bulb 3 back turn it counter clockwise to disen gage it and remove Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure Brake rear light bulb 12 V 21 5 W Changing bulbs 3 1 2 20r13bku4 book Seite 39 Montag 29 S...

Page 42: ...otorcycle on its main stand Dakar side stand Make sure the ground is level and firm Pull off multi pin plug 2 Pull the rubber sleeve 1 to the rear to remove Pull bulb holder 4 to the rear and out of the headlight hous ing Pull bulb 3 out of bulb holder 4 Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure Parking light bulb 12 V 5 W Changing bulbs 1 2 3 4 20r13bku4 book Seite 40 Montag 29 Septemb...

Page 43: ...ke sure the ground is level and firm Pull off multi pin plug 2 Pull rubber sleeve 1 to the rear to remove Turn retainer 4 counter clockwise to disengage Remove bulb 3 Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure Low high beam headlight bulb H4 12 V 55 60 W The retainer is easy to install if you hold it in the correct posi tion Insert at approx 11 o clock position Lock by turning to 12 o cl...

Page 44: ...fuses in the toolkit b 17 Use only fuses of the specified rating and type Squeeze clips 1 together and remove the cover of the fuse box Use puller 2 b 17 to remove the blown fuse from its socket Insert a new fuse of the cor rect rating Close the fuse box lid Close and lock the seat It is advisable to have the elec trical system checked by a spe cialized workshop preferably an authorized BMW motorc...

Page 45: ...nosis plug OA plug 10 A 3 Horn headlight flasher 7 5 A 4 Low beam headlight 7 5 A 5 High beam headlight 7 5 A 6 Brake light turn indicators instrument panel instrument lighting 7 5 A 7 Parking light tail light 4 A 8 Heated handlebar grips 4 A Fuses 3 5 7 8 6 4 2 1 20r13bku4 book Seite 43 Montag 29 September 2003 12 33 12 ...

Page 46: ...ual Chapter 1 Removing right side panel Remove the four securing screws 2 holding the turn indicator Remove 2 retaining screws 1 Slacken securing screw 3 Pull right side panel out of locator 4 at bottom and lift it clear of the center panel at the top Installing right side panel Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure 2 1 3 4 20r13bku4 book Seite 44 Montag 29 September 2003 12 33 12 ...

Page 47: ...e right side panel Remove the oil filler plug before removing the left side panel When installing the left side panel note the air duct of the oil tank Removing and installing center panel Remove the remaining two securing screws 4 Remove the center panel Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure 4 20r13bku4 book Seite 45 Montag 29 September 2003 12 33 12 ...

Page 48: ...etween battery posi tive terminal 1 and earth frame drive Risk of short circuit Jump starting Do not use proprietary start assist sprays to start the engine Use only jump leads fitted with fully insulated crocodile clips at both ends for jump starting If you switch on the ignition and the indicator lights fail to light up the battery is completely flat In this case do not attempt to jump start the...

Page 49: ... cap 3 from the positive terminal Connect one end of a jump lead to positive terminal 1 of the discharged battery and the other end to the positive terminal of the donor battery Connect one end of the sec ond jump lead to the negative terminal grounding point of the donor battery and the other end to negative termi nal grounding point 2 of the discharged battery Start the engine of the donor vehic...

Page 50: ...so ciated with the battery If anyone comes into contact with battery acid or is exposed to toxic fumes from the battery have them exam ined by a physician without delay First aid prior to treatment by a physician Contact with skin rinse with plenty of clean water Acid swallowed victim must drink plenty of water or milk into which a raw egg should be stirred Do not cause the victim to vomit Eyes at...

Page 51: ...y Trickle charge the battery from time to time during the storage period The battery can be recharged with the BMW battery trickle chargerOA Charge the battery prior to lay ups and before returning to use always comply with the instructions for charging In case of doubt ask a spe cialist preferably an autho rized BMW motorcycle retailer to prepare the vehicle for storing and to carry out the neces...

Page 52: ...he motorcycle on its main stand Dakar side stand Make sure the ground is level and firm Remove the seat Remove the side panel b 44 45 Disconnect battery breather hose 4 Disconnect negative battery lead 3 and swing it away from the negative post of the bat tery or insulate it Push aside protective cap 1 for the positive terminal of the battery Disconnect positive battery lead 2 Release battery reta...

Page 53: ...y positive terminal Never install the battery without the protective cap Connect negative battery lead 3 Make sure that breather hose 4 for the battery is routed free of kinks and is not clogged Grease the battery posts Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure Install the side panel b 44 45 Install the seat Installing battery 20r13bku4 book Seite 51 Montag 29 September 2003 12 33 12 ...

Page 54: ...s are high Remove the side panel b 44 45 Check the acid level at the MIN MAX marks MAX UPPER mark MIN LOWER mark Top up with distilled water only as far as the MAX UPPER mark Do not set the battery on the motorcycle when you are top ping up the acid level Use only distilled water do not top up with battery acid 20r13bku4 book Seite 52 Montag 29 September 2003 12 33 12 ...

Page 55: ...ting flange off intake stub 3 Pull intake stub 3 out of the connecting flange and front holder 4 Pull air filter element 5 out of the air filter housing Place the new filter element in position inside the air filter housing From this point on installation is the reverse of the removal procedure When installing intake stub 3 begin by slipping the projection into front holder 4 3 4 3 2 1 5 20r13bku4...

Page 56: ...e is running or the ignition is switched on do not touch electrically live components terminals or wiring Risk of fatal accident Work on the electrical sys tem only when the circuit has been interrupted igni tion and lights switched off For greater safety discon nect and insulate the nega tive battery lead 20r13bku4 book Seite 54 Montag 29 September 2003 12 33 12 ...

Page 57: ...en ended wrench b 17 Remove spark plug 2 using spark plug socket wrench b 17 Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure The direct ignition coils have different color codes take care not to mix them up Direct igni tion coil of the primary spark plug black secondary spark plug white XTightening torques Secondary spark plug 2 20 Nm 20r13bku4 book Seite 55 Montag 29 September 2003 12 33 12 ...

Page 58: ...oil of the primary spark plug black secondary spark plug white Remove the direct ignition coil of the secondary spark plug Turn direct ignition coil 1 as far as it will go counter clock wise arrow Pry direct ignition coil 1 up and off using 0 59 in 15 mm open ended wrench b 17 Remove spark plug 2 using the spark plug socket wrench and extension b 17 Installation is the reverse of the removal proce...

Page 59: ... steam jet or high pressure cleaning equipment High water pressure can dam age seals the hydraulic brake system or the complete electri cal system Correct and regular cleaning is an important factor in maintain ing the value of your motorcy cle It also ensures that safety rele vant parts remain in full working order 20r13bku4 book Seite 57 Montag 29 September 2003 12 33 12 ...

Page 60: ...ce with the manufacturer s instructions Thoroughly dry all wet sur faces Do not use solvents or clean ing products on the instru ment group switches or windshield Do not scratch the wind shield Remove tar splashes only with an approved product rinse thoroughly with water afterwards Clean dead flies and other insects or similar dirt deposits off the fork stanchions Treat painted and chrome plated s...

Page 61: ...sion inhibiting product to chrome plated parts After cleaning and drying the fairing and trim panels apply a recommended wax polish Cleaning windshield Remove dirt and dead insects with a soft sponge and plenty of water Soften stubborn dirt or insects by soaking with a wet paper towel Do not use cleaning agents Fuel or chemical solvents attack the windshield material Cleaning care 20r13bku4 book S...

Page 62: ...ith a polish avail able from your authorized BMW motorcycle retailer Repairing damage to the paint work Minor damage caused by stones striking the painted surface can be touched up with a BMW touch up pencil of the correct color Comply with the manufacturer s working instructions and safety precautions The correct color is stated on a label under the seat It is advisable to have more ex tensive pa...

Page 63: ...seline Place the motorcycle on its center stand in a dry place Support it under the engine so that both wheels are clear of the ground Before storing the motorcycle it is advisable to have the en gine oil changed by your autho rized BMW motorcycle retailer Work needed in conjunction with storing or returning to use can best be combined with the Service or Inspection work per formed when due by the...

Page 64: ...nstall a charged battery b 51 Coat the battery terminals with grease suitable for bat tery posts Check correct tire pressures b Rider s Manual Chapter 2 Check brakes b Rider s Manual Chapter 2 Run all safety checks b Rider s Manual Chapter 2 Returning to use 20r13bku4 book Seite 62 Montag 29 September 2003 12 33 12 ...

Page 65: ... speed 4 800 rpm 4 000 rpm Allowable speeds Maximum engine speed 7 400 rpm 7 400 rpm Idle speed 1 500 rpm 1 500 rpm Bore stroke 3 94 3 27 in 100 83 mm 3 94 3 27 in 100 83 mm Compression ratio 11 5 1 11 5 1 F 650 GS Fuel grade Regular unleaded fuel to DIN 51607 or equivalent standard min octane number 91 RON or 81 MON Tank capacity usable 4 57 gal 17 3 l including 1 gal 4 l reserve Fuel consumption...

Page 66: ... engine block Gear ratios in the transmission 1st gear 2 75 2nd gear 1 75 3rd gear 1 31 4th gear 1 05 5th gear 0 88 Transmission from transmission to rear wheel drive Secondary drive with O ring chain 5 8 x 1 4 Number of chain links 112 Rear wheel drive Final drive ratio pinion sprocket 16 47 1 2 938 Power train 20r13bku4 book Seite 64 Montag 29 September 2003 12 33 12 ...

Page 67: ...ain frame right Location of vehicle identification number VIN On right of steering head Front brake Hydraulically actuated single disk brake with 2 piston floating caliper Rear brake Hydraulic disk brake with 1 piston floating caliper Frame and suspension 20r13bku4 book Seite 65 Montag 29 September 2003 12 33 12 ...

Page 68: ...voted to lever system Spring base point and rebound phase damping con tinuously adjustable Total suspension travel at wheel 6 50 in 165 mm Dakar version 8 27 in 210 mm Swinging fork Box swinging fork on each side Swinging arm length 22 20 in 564 mm Steering lock angle 40 Front wheel castor in normal load position with rider 4 45 in 113 mm Frame and suspension 20r1303u4 fm Seite 66 Montag 6 Oktober...

Page 69: ...ze and designation 100 90 19 90 90 21 Rear wheel Size and designation 3 00 x 17 MT Tire size and designation 130 80 R 17 130 80 17 Tire pressures tires cold One up Front 27 56 psi 1 9 bar Rear 30 46 psi 2 1 bar Fully loaded Front 30 46 psi 2 1 bar Rear 33 36 psi 2 3 bar Recommended minimum tire tread depth Front wheel 0 08 in 2 mm Rear wheel 0 12 in 3 mm Comply with local legal requirements concer...

Page 70: ... for brief periods only All engine oils supplied by BMW are subject to regular BMW quality assurance checks BMW does not approve the use of any upper cylinder lubricants or similar oil additives Engine capacities With filter change 2 3 l Maximum oil consumption 2 352 US miles gal 1 l 1000 km Do not use synthetic oils SAE 40 SAE 10 W X Special Oils X 40 SAE 10 W 30 SAE 20 SAE 30 SAE 15 W 50 SAE 15 ...

Page 71: ...0 58 US quarts 0 55 l Battery terminal corrosion protection Acid free grease e g Vaseline Bearing lubrication and lubricating points Brand name anti friction bearing grease usable temperature range 22 F 284 F 30 C 140 C drip point 302 F 446 F 150 C 230 C high corrosion protection good resistance to water and oxi dation e g Staburags NBU 30 PTM Fuel and lubricants 20r13bku4 book Seite 69 Montag 29 ...

Page 72: ...e fluid to DOT 4 specification Coolant Brand name long life antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor Use only nitrite free antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor Capacity 1 37 US quarts 1 3 l 0 1 US quart 0 1 l in expansion tank Fuel and lubricants 20r13bku4 book Seite 70 Montag 29 September 2003 12 33 12 ...

Page 73: ...ket fuses Ratings 4 A 7 5 A 10 A and 15 A Headlights Halogen headlight Bulbs High beam low beam headlight H4 halogen bulb 12 V 60 55 W Parking light 12 V 5 W Rear light Brake tail light 12 V 21 5 W Turn indicators 12 V 10 W Other warning indicator lights and instrument lighting 12 V 1 2 W Electrical system 20r13bku4 book Seite 71 Montag 29 September 2003 12 33 12 ...

Page 74: ...at wet weight 51 96 in 1 320 mm Dakar version 54 92 in 1 395 mm Seat height wet weight 30 71 in 780 mm Dakar version 34 25 in 870 mm Lowered suspension 29 53 in 750 mm Wheelbase in normal load position 59 06 in 1 500 mm Ground clearance at wet weight 5 75 in 146 mm Dakar version 7 72 in 196 mm Lowered suspension 4 56 in 116 mm in normal load position 5 12 in 130 mm Dakar version 7 09 in 180 mm Low...

Page 75: ...Wet weight ready to ride tank full 428 lbs 194 kg Maximum allowable weight 838 lbs 380 kg Allowable wheel loads Front 273 lbs 124 kg Rear 564 lbs 256 kg Dimensions and weights 20r13bku4 book Seite 73 Montag 29 September 2003 12 33 12 ...

Page 76: ...3 lbs kW 10 72 kg kW at gross weight limit 22 64 lbs kW 10 27 kg kW 33 51 lbs kW 15 20 kg kW Flexibility 4th gear 80 120 km h 50 75 mph 5 4 s 7 9 s 5th gear 80 120 km h 50 75 mph 6 9 s 10 2 s 4th gear 60 140 km h 37 87 mph 12 6 s 5th gear 60 140 km h 37 87 mph 16 6 s Ride past noise level to 97 24 9 EC 79 dB A 79 dB A Stationary noise level to 97 24 9 EC 86 dB A 86 dB A Performance data 20r13bku4 ...

Page 77: ...l data 65 Bulbs Changing high beam low beam headlight 41 license plate light 39 parking light 40 rear light brake light 39 turn indicators 38 Technical data 71 C Capacity engine 68 Castor 66 Chain 31 Adjusting 31 Checking 30 Cleaning care General instructions 57 59 Paint damage 60 Removing road salt 59 Washing 58 Windshield 59 Clutch technical data 64 Compression ratio 63 Confirmation of maintenan...

Page 78: ...Fuel Consumption 63 Grade 63 Fuel tank capacity 63 Fuses Equipment connected to 43 Ratings 71 Replacing 42 G Gear ratios 64 General instructions 14 15 Ground clearance 72 H Headlights 71 I Idle speed 63 Inspection Notes 3 J Jump starting 46 47 L Lights technical data 71 Low beam high beam headlight bulb Changing 41 M Maximum speed 63 74 O Odometer change confirmation 13 Oil capacity engine 68 P Pa...

Page 79: ...y spark plug 55 Spark plugs technical data 71 Stationary noise level 74 Steam jet high pressure cleaning equipment 57 Steering lock angle 66 T Technical modifications 15 Telescopic forks 69 Tires 67 Approved sizes 67 Technical data 67 Tire pressures 67 Tread depth 67 Toolkit 17 Torque 63 Touching up minor damage 60 Transmission Ratios 64 Technical data 64 Tread depth 67 Type plate 65 V VIN 65 W We...

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Page 82: ...el Frame no Color no First registered on Registration no Retailer data Person to contact for Service work Ms Mr Tel no Retailer s address with telephone no company stamp 20r13bku4 book Seite 80 Montag 29 September 2003 12 33 12 ...

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Page 84: ...severe or fatal injury Specific instructions and safety precautions intended to pre vent damage to the motorcycle Disregarding them may render the warranty invalid Specific instructions on how to operate control adjust or look after items of equipment on the motorcycle 20r13bku4 book Seite 82 Montag 29 September 2003 12 33 12 ...

Page 85: ...sult of such discrepancies Dimensions weights fuel con sumption and performance data are quoted to the custom ary tolerances The right to modify designs equipment and accessories is reserved Errors and omissions excepted 2003 BMW Motorrad Not to be reproduced either wholly or in part without written permission from BMW Motorrad After Sales Printed in Germany 20r13bku4 book Seite 83 Montag 29 Septe...

Page 86: ...BMW recommends Castrol BMW Motorrad Printed information Order No 01 47 7 685 947 10 2003 1st edition US RF The Ultimate Driving Machine 20r13bku4 book Seite 84 Montag 29 September 2003 12 33 12 ...

Page 87: ...sult of such discrepancies Dimensions weights fuel con sumption and performance data are quoted to the custom ary tolerances The right to modify designs equipment and accessories is reserved Errors and omissions excepted 2003 BMW Motorrad Not to be reproduced either wholly or in part without written permission from BMW Motorrad After Sales Printed in Germany 20r13bku4 book Seite 83 Montag 29 Septe...

Page 88: ...BMW recommends Castrol BMW Motorrad Printed information Order No 01 47 7 685 947 10 2003 1st edition US RF The Ultimate Driving Machine 20r13bku4 book Seite 84 Montag 29 September 2003 12 33 12 ...

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