BMW F 650 GS (US) 2007 Owner's manual

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Rider's Manual (US Model)

F 650 GS

BMW Motorrad

The Ultimate Riding

Machine

Motorcycle/Retailer Data

Motorcycle data

Model

Vehicle Identification Number

Color number

First registration

Registration number

Retailer Data

Contact in Service

Ms./Mr.

Phone number

Retailer's address/phone number (company stamp)

Welcome to BMW

We congratulate you on your choice of a motorcycle from BMW and welcome you to the community of BMW riders. Familiarize yourself with your new motorcycle so that you can ride it safely and confidently in all traffic situations.

Please read this Rider's Manual carefully before starting to use your new BMW motorcycle. It contains important information on how to operate the controls and how to make the best possible use of all your BMW's technical features.

In addition, it contains information on maintenance and care to help you maintain your motorcycle's reliability and safety, as well as its value.

If you have any questions concerning your motorcycle, your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer

is always happy to provide advice and assistance.

We wish you many miles of safe and enjoyable riding

BMW Motorrad.

1 General instructions . ... .

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Abbreviations and symbols . . . .

Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Currentness of this manual . . . .

2 Overviews .. ... ... .. ... ... .

General view, left side . . . . . . . .

General view, right side . . . . . .

Underneath seat . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Under fairing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Left handlebar fitting . . . . . . . . .

Handlebar fitting, right . . . . . . . .

Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . .

Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

You can also use the index at the end of this Rider's Manual to find a specific topic.

Table of Contents

	3 Status indicators .. ... ..	21
	Standard displays . . . . . . . . . . . .	22
	Displays with onboard com-
5	puter OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	23
6	Displays with Tire Pressure
6	Control TPC/RDC OE . . . . . . . . .	24
7	Standard warning indica-
7	tors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	24
7	Warning indicators of on-
9	board computer OE . . . . . . . . . . .	29
9	ABS warning indica-
11	ABS warning indica-
13	tors OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	30
13	TPC/RDC warning indica-
14	TPC/RDC warning indica-
15	tors OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	32
15	Anti-theft alarm warning indi-
16	Anti-theft alarm warning indi-
17	cators OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	37
17	4 Operation	39
18	4 Operation	39
19	Ignition switch and steering
	lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	40
	Electronic immobilizer
	(EWS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	41
	Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	42
	Odometer and tripmeters . . . .	42
	Onboard computer OE . . . . . . . .	43

Tire Pressure Control

RDC OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Hazard warning flashers . . . . . . 51 Emergency ON/OFF

switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Heated hand gripsOE . . . . . . . . . 53 BMW Motorrad ABS OE . . . . . . 53 Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

5 Riding .. .. ... ... ... ... .. .. 61

Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Driving offroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Parking your motorcycle . . . . .

Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6 Technology in detail . ..

Brake system with BMW Motorrad ABS OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Tire Pressure Control TPC/ RDC OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7 Accessories ... ... ... .. ..

General instructions . . . . . . . . . .

Onboard socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Case OA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Topcase OA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8 Maintenance .. ... ... .. ..

General instructions . . . . . . . . . .

Onboard toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

68	Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 97	Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	129
69	Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	98	Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	130
71	Front wheel stand . . . . . . . . . .	104	Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	130
73	Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	105	Wheels and tires . . . . . . . . . . .	131
	Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	112	Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . .	133
74	Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	112	Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	135
	Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	113	Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	135
75	9 Care . ... ... .. ... ... ... .. .	119	Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	136
79	Care products	120	Riding specifications . . . . . . .	137
79	Care products	120	11 Service	139
80	Washing your motorcy-		11 Service	139
80	cle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	120	BMW Motorrad Service . . . .	140
81	Cleaning sensitive motorcy-		BMW Motorrad Service
82	cle parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	120	Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	140
85	Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	121	BMW Motorrad Service
85	Protective wax coating	122	Card - On-the-spot break-
89	Protective wax coating	122	Card - On-the-spot break-
89	Storing motorcycle . . . . . . . . .	122	down assistance . . . . . . . . . . .	140
90	Returning motorcycle to		BMW Motorrad Service
90	Returning motorcycle to		BMW Motorrad Service
90	use	122	Network	141
91	use	122	Network	141
91	10 Technical data	123	Maintenance work	141
92	10 Technical data	123	Maintenance work	141
93	Troubleshooting chart . . . . . .	124	Confirmation of mainte-
93	Threaded fasteners	125	nance work	142
94	Threaded fasteners	125	nance work	142
94	Engine	127	Confirmation of service	147
95	Engine	127	Confirmation of service	147
95	Fuel	128	Reporting
96	Fuel	128	Reporting	154
96	Engine oil	128	Safety Defects
96	Engine oil	128	Safety Defects
96	Clutch	129
96	Clutch	129
96

General instructions

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Currentness of this manual . . . . . . . . . . . 7

instructionsGeneralz

Overview

Chapter 2 of this Rider's Manual will provide you with an initial overview of your motorcycle. All maintenance and repair work carried out on your motorcycle will be documented in Chapter 11. Proof of the maintenance work performed is a prerequisite for generous treatment of claims. When the time comes to sell your BMW, please remember

to hand over this Rider's Manual; it is an important part of the motorcycle.

Abbreviations and symbols

Indicates warnings that you must comply with for rea-

sons of your safety and the safety of others, and to protect your motorcycle against damage.

Special information on operating and inspecting your

motorcycle as well as maintenance and adjustment procedures.

Indicates the end of an item of information.

Instruction.

Result of an activity.

Reference to a page with more detailed information.

Indicates the end of accessory or equipmentdependent information.

Tightening torque.

Technical data.

OE	Optional equipment
	The motorcycles are as-
	sembled complete with
	all the BMW optional ex-
	tras originally ordered.
OA	Optional accessories
	BMW optional acces-
	sories can be purchased
	and installed at your au-
	thorized BMW Motorrad
	retailer.

EWS Electronic immobilizer.

DWA Anti-theft alarm.

ABS Anti-Lock Brake System.

RDC Tire Pressure Control

(TPC).

Equipment

When you ordered your BMW motorcycle, you chose various items of custom equipment. This Rider's Manual describes optional equipment (OE) offered by BMW and selected optional accessories (OA). This explains why the manual may also contain descriptions of equipment which you have not ordered. Please note, too, that your motorcycle might not be exactly as illustrated in this manual on account of country-specific differences.

If your BMW is equipped with options or accessories not described in this Rider's Manual, then this equipment is described in a separate operating manual.

Technical data

All dimensions, weights and outputs in the Rider's Manual refer to the Deutsche Institut für Normung e. V. (DIN) and comply with its tolerance regulations. Versions for individual countries may differ.

Currentness of this manual

The high safety and quality standards of BMW motorcycles are maintained by constant development work on designs, equipment and accessories. Because of this, your motorcycle may differ from the information supplied in the Rider's Manual. In addition, BMW Motorrad cannot guarantee the total absence of errors. We hope you will appreciate that no claims can be entertained on the basis of the data, illustrations or descriptions in this manual.

instructionsGeneralz

Overviews

General view, left side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 General view, right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Underneath seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Under fairing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Left handlebar fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Handlebar fitting, right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Overviewsz

General view, left side

1Onboard socket ( 80)

2Seat lock ( 59)

3Engine oil fill location and oil dipstick ( 91)

Overviewsz

Overviewsz

General view, right side

1Fuel filler opening ( 71)

2Brake-fluid reservoir, rear ( 95)

3Vehicle Identification Number (on steering-head bearing), Type plate (on steering-head bearing)

4Brake-fluid reservoir, front ( 94)

5Coolant level indicator (behind side panel) ( 95), Coolant fill location (behind side panel) ( 96)

6Adjuster for spring preload, rear ( 56)

7Adjustment of rear damping ( 57)

Overviewsz

Underneath seat

1Location of first-aid kit (OA)

2Onboard toolkit

3Payload table

4Tire inflation pressure table

5Helmet holder ( 60)

6Rider's Manual (US Model)

7Tools for adjusting spring preload ( 56)

Under fairing		2
1	Battery ( 113)	2
2	Air filter housing ( 112)	15
		Overviewsz

Overviewsz

Left handlebar fitting

1	Operating onboard comput-
	erOE ( 43)
2	ABS operation OE ( 53)

3Horn

4Flashing turn indicators, left ( 50), Hazard warning flashers ( 51)

5High-beam headlight and headlight flasher ( 49)

Handlebar fitting, right

1Emergency ON/OFF switch ( 52)

2Starter button ( 64)

3Heated hand gripsOE ( 53)

4Flashing turn indicators, right ( 50), Hazard warning flashers ( 51)

5Turn indicators off ( 51), Hazard warning flashers off ( 52)

Overviewsz

Instrument cluster

1Indicator lights ( 22)

2Speedometer

3Operating clock ( 42), Operation of stopwatch OE ( 46)

4Multifunction display ( 22)

5Operating odometer ( 42)

6Anti-theft alarm indicator light (OE), Sensor for instru-

ment lighting, Engine speed warning light OE ( 47)

7 Tachometer

The instrument-cluster lighting has automatic day

and night switchover.

Headlight

1Low-beam headlight

2High-beam headlight

3Parking lights

Overviewsz

Status indicators

Standard displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Displays with onboard comput-

erOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Displays with Tire Pressure Control TPC/RDCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Standard warning indicators . . . . . . . . . 24

Warning indicators of onboard computerOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

ABS warning indicatorsOE . . . . . . . . . . .

TPC/RDC warning indicatorsOE . . . . . . 32

Anti-theft alarm warning

indicatorsOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

indicatorsStatusz

Standard displays

Multifunction display

1Clock ( 42)

2Odometer and tripmeters ( 42)

Indicator lights		Service display

1High-beam headlight

2Flashing turn indicators, left

3Idling

4Flashing turn indicators, right

If the time remaining until the next service lies within a month, the service date is briefly displayed following the pre-ride check. The month and year are shown with two and four digits respectively separated by a

colon. In this example the display means "March 2007".

If the motorcycle is driven long distances annually, it is possible that earlier service is required. If the odometer reading for the earlier service lies within 600 miles (1000 km), the remaining miles (kilometers) are counted down

in 60-mile (100-km) steps and briefly displayed following the pre-ride check.

If the service interval has been exceeded, the general warning light also lights up yellow in addition to the date or mileage display. The Service lettering is displayed continuously.

If the service display already more than one month be-

fore the service date, or if the Service lettering does not stop after the service date is exceeded, then the date stored in the instrument cluster must be set. This situation can occur if the battery has been disconnected for a longer time.

Consult a certified workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer, for setting of the date.

Displays with onboard computerOE

Multifunction display

1 Onboard computer display area OE ( 43)

2Gear indicator ( 23)

3Coolant temperature ( 24)

4Fuel capacity ( 24)

Gear indicator

The gear engaged or N for neutral appears on the

display.

indicatorsStatusz

If no gear is engaged, the 'neutral' indicator light also

lights up.

Coolant temperature

The horizontal bars over the temperature symbol show

the coolant temperature level.

Fuel capacity

The horizontal bars over the filling station symbol

indicate the remaining fuel quantity. The top cross bar is shown enlarged and is equal to a correspondingly higher fuel level than the other cross bars.

When the fuel in the tank is topped up the gauge briefly shows the original level, before the reading is updated.

Displays with Tire		Standard warning
Pressure Control TPC/		indicators
RDCOE		Display

1 Temperature-compensated	Warnings are indicated by the
tire inflation pressures OE	warning lights 1 or by the gener-
( 48)	al warning light 2 in conjunction
	with a warning or a warning sym-
	bol in the multifunction display.
	The general warning light lights
	up red or yellow, depending on
	the urgency of the warnings.

The possible warnings are listed on the next page.

The warning symbols 1 and 2 can be shown in the multifunction display. Warnings like 3 are shown in the display area of the odometer preceded by the warning triangle 4.

If several warnings are active, all corresponding warning lights and symbols are displayed. Warnings can be displayed in alternation with the odometers ( 42). The general warning light is shown in accordance with the most urgent warning.

indicatorsStatusz

Overview of warning indicators
Indicator lights	Displays	Meaning

Lights up yellow	Is indicated	Electronic immobilizer is active	( 27)

	EWS appears on
	the display

Lights up		Fuel down to reserve ( 27)

Lights up red	Flashes	Coolant temperature too high	( 27)

Lights up yellow	Is indicated	Engine in emergency-operation mode
		( 28)

Flashes		Engine oil pressure insufficient	( 28)

Lights up yellow	Is indicated	Bulb defective ( 28)

	LAMP appears on
	the display

Electronic immobilizer is active

General warning light shows yellow.

Warning triangle appears on the display.

EWS appears on the display. Possible cause:

The key being used is not authorized for starting, or communication between the key and engine electronics is disrupted.

Remove other motorcycle keys from the ignition key ring.

Use the reserve key. Have the defective key re-

placed, preferably by an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Fuel down to reserve

Fuel-reserve warning light lights up.

A fuel shortage can lead to misfiring and to the engine dying unexpectedly. Misfiring can

damage the catalytic converter, and the engine dying unexpected can lead to accidents.

Do not drive until the fuel tank is completely empty.

Possible cause:

At the most, the fuel tank still contains the reserve fuel quantity.

Reserve fuel quantity

≥1.1 gal (≥4 l)

Refueling ( 71)

Coolant temperature too high

General warning light shows red.

The temperature symbol flashes.

Continued driving with an overheated engine can re-

sult in engine damage.

Be sure to observe the measures listed below.

Possible cause: Coolant level is too low.

Checking coolant level ( 95) If coolant level is too low:

Topping up coolant ( 96)

Possible cause:

The coolant temperature is too high.

If possible, continue driving in the part-load range to cool down the engine.

In traffic jams, switch off the engine, but keep the ignition switched on so that the radiator fan continues to operate. Should the coolant temperature frequently be too high, have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a specialized work-