BMW G 650 GS Serta O 2011 Owner's Manual

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Rider's Manual (US Model)

G 650 GS Sertão

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.

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Table of Contents

You can also consult the index at the end of this Rider's Manual if you want to find a particular topic or item of information.

1 General instructions .... 5

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Abbreviations and

symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Notice concerning current status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2 Overviews ................ 9

General view, left side . . . . . . . 11 General view, right side . . . . . 13 Underneath seat . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Multifunction switch, left . . . . 16 Multifunction switch,

right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Auxiliary switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

3 Status indicators ....... 19

Multifunction display . . . . . . . . 20 Warning and indicator

lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Distance covered since the

fuel reached the reserve

level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Warning indicators . . . . . . . . . . 22

4 Operation................ 27

Steering and ignition

lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Hazard warning flashers . . . . . 31 Emergency-off switch (kill switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Heated handlebar grips . . . . . 32 BMW Motorrad ABS . . . . . . . . 33 Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

5 Riding .................... 41

Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . 42 Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Breaking in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Offroad riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Parking your motorcycle . . . . 49 Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Securing motorcycle for transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

6 Technology in

detail ..................... 53

Brake system with BMW Motorrad ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

7 Accessories ............. 57

General instructions . . . . . . . . . 58 Onboard sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Topcase. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

8 Maintenance ............ 65

General instructions . . . . . . . . . 66 Onboard toolkit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Coolant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Rims and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 BMW Motorrad front wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Lamps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Air filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Fairings and panels . . . . . . . . . 92

9 Care ...................... 97

Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Washing your motorcy-

cle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Cleaning sensitive motorcy-

cle parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Protective wax coating . . . . 100 Storing motorcycle . . . . . . . . 100 Returning motorcycle to

use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

10 Technical data ...... 101

Troubleshooting chart . . . . . 102 Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . 103 Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . 108 Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Wheels and tires . . . . . . . . . . 109 Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . 111 Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Riding specifications . . . . . . 114

11 Service ............... 115

Reporting safety

defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 BMW Motorrad Service . . . 117 BMW Motorrad Mobility Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . 117 Confirmation of mainte-

nance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Confirmation of service . . . . 124

12 Index ................. 126

General instructions

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . . . . . 6 Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Notice concerning current status . . . . 7

5 instructionsGeneral

General instructions

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

reasons 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 accessory
	BMW optional acces-
	sories can be purchased
	and installed at your au-
	thorized BMW Motorrad
	retailer.
ABS	Anti-Lock Brake System.

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 separate operating instructions.

Technical data

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

Notice concerning current status

The high safety and quality standards of BMW motorcycles are maintained by constant development work on designs, equip-

ment 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.

7 instructionsGeneral

General instructions

Overviews

General view, left side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 General view, right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Underneath seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Multifunction switch, left . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Multifunction switch, right . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Auxiliary switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

9 Overviews

Overviews

General view, left side

1Battery (under center fairing panel) ( 89)

2Engine oil fill location and oil dipstick ( 66)

3Seat bench release (in storage compartment) ( 38)

4Onboard socket ( 58)

5Coolant level indicator (behind side panel) ( 71)

Overviews

General view, right side

1Fuel filler opening ( 50)

2Brake-fluid reservoir, front ( 69)

3Type plate (on right frame tube)

Vehicle Identification Number (on right steering-head bearing)

4Air filter (under fairing side panel) ( 87)

5Adjusting spring preload ( 35)

6Adjusting damping ( 36)

7Brake-fluid reservoir, rear ( 70)

8Chain tension notice (rear swing arm)

Overviews

Underneath seat

1Auxiliary battery terminal

2Fuse box ( 81)

3Onboard toolkit ( 66)

4Payload table

Storage compartment for Rider's Manual

Instrument cluster

1Multifunction display ( 20)

2Engine speed warning ( 47)

3Speedometer

4Warning and indicator lamps ( 21)

5Anti-theft alarm system status LED (refer to instruction manual for alarm system)

6Operating clock ( 29) Operating odometer

( 30)

Overviews

Multifunction switch, left

1Headlight flasher

2with BMW Motorrad ABSOE

ABS operation ( 33)

3Turn indicator switch ( 31)

4Horn

5High-beam headlight ( 31)

Multifunction switch,			2
right
1	Emergency-off switch (kill	17
	switch) ( 32)
2	Starter button ( 44)
		Overviews

Overviews

Auxiliary switch

1Hazard warning flashers ( 31)

2with heated handlebar gripsOE

Heated handlebar grips ( 32)

Status indicators

Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Warning and indicator lamps . . . . . . . . 21

Distance covered since the fuel reached the reserve level . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Warning indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Status indicators

Multifunction display

1Symbol for milage covered since fuel reached reserve level ( 22)

2Trip odometer symbold (Trip 1 or Trip 2) ( 30)

3Display sector for trip odometer and milage covered since fuel reached reserve level

4RPM limit

5Tachometer

6Clock

7Symbol for setting clock ( 29)

8Total distance

Warning and indicator lamps

1Turn signal indicator lamp

2Fuel-reserve warning lamp ( 24)

3Neutral indicator lamp

4with BMW Motorrad ABSOE

ABS warning lamp ( 24)

5Coolant warning lamp ( 24)

6Headlight high beam indicator lamp

Status indicators

Distance covered since the fuel reached the reserve level

Once the fuel level falls to the reserve sector the distance covered since operation in the reserve range started appears

in the display. This odometer is reset and no longer appears as soon as the tank is refuled to a level higher than the reserve level.

The trip odometer and the clock setting can still be accessed.

Warning indicators

Display

Warnings are displayed with the corresponding warning lamp. The following page contains a list of potential warnings.

Overview of warning indicators
Warning light	Displays	Meaning

Lights up		Fuel down to reserve ( 24)

Lights up		Coolant temperature too high ( 24)

Flashes		ABS self-diagnosis not completed
		( 24)

Lights up		ABS deactivated ( 25)

Lights up		ABS error ( 25)

Status indicators

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 to the extent that the fuel tank is completely empty.

Possible cause:

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

Reserve fuel quantity

Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4 l)

Refueling ( 50).

Coolant temperature too high

Coolant-temperature warning light lights up.

Continued driving with an overheated engine can re-

sult in engine damage.

Be sure to observe the measures listed below.

Possible cause:

Coolant level too low.

Checking coolant level ( 71). If coolant level is too low:

Topping up coolant ( 71).

Possible cause:

Radiator fan defective.

If the radiator fan fails to run with the coolant-temperature warning light switched on:

Have the malfunction corrected as soon as possible by a specialized workshop, preferably

an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Possible cause:

Cooling is insufficient.

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 workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

ABS self-diagnosis not completed

with BMW Motorrad ABSOE

ABS warning light flashes.

Possible cause:

The ABS function is not available, because the self-diagno- sis has not been completed. To check the wheel sensors, the motorcycle must be driven a few yards.

Ride off slowly. It must be noted that the ABS function is not available until the self-

diagnosis has been completed.

ABS deactivated

with BMW Motorrad ABSOE

ABS warning light lights up.

Possible cause:

The ABS system has been deactivated by the driver.

Switch on the ABS function.

ABS error

with BMW Motorrad ABSOE

ABS warning light lights up.

Possible cause:

The ABS control unit has detected an error. The ABS function is not available.

It remains possible to continue riding. It must be noted that the ABS function is not available. Observe additional information on conditions that can lead to an ABS error ( 55). Have the malfunction corrected as soon as possible at a specialist service facility, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Status indicators

Operation

Steering and ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Turn indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Hazard warning flashers. . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Emergency-off switch (kill

switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Heated handlebar grips . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 BMW Motorrad ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Operation

Steering and ignition lock

Keys

Two main keys and one emergency key are provided with the vehicle. The emergency key features a light, compact design, allowing 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 ignition lock, tank lock and seat lock are operated with the same key.

With Vario caseOA with TopcaseOA

The cases and the Topcase can also be ordered with locks for the same key on request. Please contact a specialist service facility for this purpose, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Switching on ignition		Switching off ignition

Turn key to position 1.

Parking light, low-beam headlight and all function circuits are switched on.

Engine can be started.

Pre-ride check is performed. ( 45)

with BMW Motorrad ABSOE

ABS self-diagnosis is performed. ( 46)

Turn key to position 2.

Light switched off.

Handlebars not locked.

Key can 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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