BMW 2010 650 Wartungshandbuch

BMW MotorradRider's ManualG 650 GSThe UltimateRiding Machine

General viewsGeneral viewsGeneral view, left side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11General view, right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Underneath the

Remove screw 3.Pull the side panel at 4 out ofthe mount and remove.Install the right side panelInsert the side panel intomount 4.Install short screw 3

Remove screw 3.Pull the side panel at 4 out ofthe mount and remove.Installing left side panelSlip the side panel behind topsection of fairing 5, then

CareCareCare products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102Washing motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102Cleaning easily damaged compon-

Care productsBMW Motorrad recommendsthat you use the cleaning andcare products you can obtainfrom your authorised BMWMotorrad dealer. The substancesin

If plastic parts are cleanedusing unsuitable cleaningagents, the surfaces can be dam-aged.Do not use cleaning agents thatcontain alcohol, solvents or

BMW Motorrad recommendsBMW tar remover for removingspecks of tar. Remember to waxthe parts treated in this way.Protective wax coatingBMW Motorrad reco

Technical dataTechnical datatroubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107Engine . . . .

troubleshooting chartEngine does not start at all or is difficult to start.Possible cause RectificationEmergency off switch (kill switch) Kill switch

Threaded fastenersFront wheel Value ValidQuick-release axle in telescopicforksM16 x 1.5 45 NmClamp, front quick-release axleM8 x 20 19 NmRear wheel Va

Mirror arm Value ValidClamping piece (mirror) toclamping blockM10 x 1.25 30 Nm10108zTechnical data

210zGeneral views

EngineEngine design Single-cylinder four-stroke, double overhead cam-shafts driven by roller chain, 4 valves operated bybucket tappets, balancing shaf

FuelRecommended fuel grade Regular, unleaded91 ROZ/RON87 AKIUsable fuel capacity approx. 14 lReserve fuel approx. 4 lEngine oilEngine oil, capacity 2.

Clutchclutch type Multiplate clutch running in oil bathTransmissiongearbox type Claw-shift 5-speed gearbox, integrated into en-gine blockGearbox trans

Rear-wheel driveType of final drive Chain driveType of rear suspension Box-section two-arm forkSecondary transmission ratio 2,938Running gearType of f

BrakesType of front brake hydraulically actuated disc brake with 2-pistonfloating caliperBrake-pad material, front Sintered metalType of rear brake hy

Tyre pressureTyre pressure, front 2.2 bar, Tyre coldTyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar, one-up, tyre cold2.9 bar, two-up and with luggage, tyre coldElectrics

FusesCurrent rating of fuse 1 (for engine electronics) 15 ACurrent rating of fuse 2 (for instrument panel, haz-ard warning flashers, on-board socket,

FrameFrame type Tubular sectional-steel bridge-type frame withbolt-on rear frametype plate location Main frame, top rightVIN location Steering head, r

WeightsUnladen weight 193 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 %load of fuel, without optional extrasPermissible gross weight 380 kgMaximum payl

10118zTechnical data

General view, left side1 Battery (underneath centretrim panel) ( 95)2 Engine-oil filler neck andoil dipstick ( 68)3 Seat release (in stowagecompartmen

ServiceServiceBMW Motorrad service . . . . . . . . . . . . 120BMW Motorrad service quality . . . . . 120BMW Motorrad mobility services -roadside assis

BMW Motorrad serviceAdvanced technology requiresspecially adapted methods ofmaintenance and repair.If maintenance and re-pair work is performed in-exp

contact the Mobile Service or-ganisation of BMW Motorrad.The specialists will provide thenecessary advice and assistance.You will find important count

Confirmation of maintenance workBMW Pre-deliveryCheckCompletedonStamp, signatureBMW Running-inCheckCompletedonOdometer readingNext serviceat the lates

BMW ServiceCompletedonOdometer readingNext serviceat the latestonor, if logged beforehand,Odometer readingStamp, signatureBMW ServiceCompletedonOdomet

BMW ServiceCompletedonOdometer readingNext serviceat the latestonor, if logged beforehand,Odometer readingStamp, signatureBMW ServiceCompletedonOdomet

BMW ServiceCompletedonOdometer readingNext serviceat the latestonor, if logged beforehand,Odometer readingStamp, signatureBMW ServiceCompletedonOdomet

BMW ServiceCompletedonOdometer readingNext serviceat the latestonor, if logged beforehand,Odometer readingStamp, signatureBMW ServiceCompletedonOdomet

Confirmation of serviceThe table is intended as a record of maintenance and repair work, the installation of optional accessoriesand, if appropriate,

Item OdometerreadingDate11128zService

212zGeneral views

AAbbreviations and symbols, 6ABSControl, 16, 18Engineering details, 56Self-diagnosis, 46Switching off and on, 33AccessoriesNotes, 60Air filterPosition

Coolant temperatureWarning, 24DDampingAdjuster, 13Adjusting, 36Dimensions, 116EElectricsTechnical data, 114Emergency off switch (killswitch), 17, 32En

IIgnitionSwitching off, 28Switching on, 28Instrument panelOverview, 15JJump starting, 94KKeys, 28LLaying up, 104LightsHigh-beam headlight, 31Switch on

Service, 120Side lightSwitching on, 30Spark plugsTechnical data, 114Speedometer, 15Spring preloadAdjuster, 13Adjusting, 35Standards, 7Starting, 44Cont

Motorcycle data/dealership detailsMotorcycle dataModelVehicle identification numberColour codeDate of first registrationRegistration numberDealership

Details described or illustratedin this booklet may differ fromthe motorcycle's actual specifica-tion as purchased, the accessor-ies fitted or th

Important data for refuellingFuelRecommended fuel grade Regular, unleaded91 ROZ/RON87 AKIUsable fuel capacity approx. 14 lReserve fuel approx. 4 lTyre

General view, right side1 Fuel filler neck ( 50)2 Brake-fluid reservoir, front( 72)3 Type plate (on right frametube)VIN (on steering-headbearing, righ

Underneath the seat1 Fuse box ( 86)2 Toolkit ( 68)3 Payload tableTray for Rider's Manual214zGeneral views

Instrument panel1 Multifunction display( 20)2 Redline warning ( 48)3 Speedometer4 Warning and telltale lights( 21)5 Anti-theft alarm status LED(see th

Handlebar fitting, left1 Headlight flasher2 with BMW MotorradABSOEOperating the ABS( 33)3 Switch for turn indicators( 31)4 Horn5 High-beam headlight(

Handlebar fitting, right1 Emergency off switch (killswitch) ( 32)2 Starter button ( 45)217zGeneral views

Extra switch1 Hazard warning flashers( 31)2 with heated handlebargripsOEGrip heating ( 32)218zGeneral views

Welcome to BMWWe congratulate you on yourchoice of a motorcycle fromBMW and welcome you to thecommunity of BMW riders.Familiarise yourself with your n

Status indicatorsStatus indicatorsMultifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Warning and telltale lights . . . . . . . . . . . 21Kilometr

Multifunction display1 Symbol for kilometres trav-elled after fuel down toreserve ( 22)2 Symbol for trip meter (Trip1 or Trip 2) ( 30)3 Readout area f

Warning and telltalelights1 Telltale light for turn indic-ators2 Warning light for fuel downto reserve ( 24)3 Telltale light for neutral4 with BMW Mot

Kilometres travelledafter fuel down toreserveThe reading shows thekilometres travelled since the fuellevel dropped to reserve. Thiscounter is reset an

Warnings, overviewWarning light Status indicators MeaningLights up Fuel down to reserve ( 24)Lights upCoolant temperature too high ( 24)FlashesABS sel

Fuel down to reserveWarning light for fuel downto reserve shows.Lack of fuel can result inthe engine misfiring andcutting out unexpectedly. Mis-firing

Possible cause:The ABS function is notavailable, because self-diagnosis did not complete. Themotorcycle has to move forwarda few metres for the wheels

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OperationOperationIgnition switch/steering lock . . . . . . . . . 28Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Reading. . .

Ignition switch/steeringlockKeysYou receive two master keys andone spare key.Ignition switch/steering lock, tankfiller cap lock and seat lock are allo

Table of ContentsYou can also consult the index atthe end of this Rider's Manual ifyou want to find a particular topicor item of information.1 Ge

the handlebars turned to theright.On level ground, always turn thehandlebars to the left to set thesteering lock.Turn the handlebars to the fullleft o

Repeatedly press the buttonuntil the hours number is cor-rect.Hold down the button until theminutes number flashes.Repeatedly press the buttonuntil th

Low-beam headlightThe low-beam headlight switcheson automatically when the igni-tion is switched on.The low-beam headlightplaces a strain on the bat-t

The hazard warning flash-ers place a strain on thebattery. Do not use the hazardwarning flashers for longer thanabsolutely necessary.Press bottom sect

1 Grip-heating switchThe handlebar grips have two-stage heating. Stage two is forheating the grips quickly: it is ad-visable to switch back to stageon

Activating ABS functionPress and hold down button 1until the ABS warning lightchanges status.ABS warning light goes out;if self-diagnosis has notcompl

MirrorsAdjust the mirrorsAttempting to adjust themirror while riding the mo-torcycle can lead to accidents.Do not attempt to adjust the mir-ror unless

Your motorcycle's hand-ling will suffer if you do notmatch the spring-preload anddamping-characteristic settings.Adjust the damping characteristi

If you want a harder dampingcharacteristic, use a screw-driver to turn adjusting screw 1in the direction indicated by theH arrow.If you want a softer

HeadlightAdjusting headlight fordriving on right/driving onleftIf the motorcycle is ridden in acountry where the opposite ruleof the road applies, its

8 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . 67Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68Toolkit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68E

Pull release lever 3 up whilepushing down on the seat atthe rear.Raise the seat at the rear andrelease the release lever.Remove the seat and place it,

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RidingRidingSafety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Starting . .

Safety instructionsRider's equipmentDo not ride without the correctclothing. Always wear:HelmetMotorcycling jacket andtrousersGlovesBootsThis app

stated on the label inside thecase.with topcaseOANote the maximum permissiblepayload and the speed limit forriding with topcase fitted, asstated on th

Risk of overheatingCooling would beinadequate if the enginewere allowed to idle for a lengthyperiod with the motorcycle ata standstill: overheating wo

Starting engineKill switch 1 in run position.Gearbox lubrication is en-sured only when the engineis running. Inadequate lubrica-tion can result in dam

The engine starts.Consult the troubleshootingchart below if the engine re-fuses to start. ( 106)Pre-ride checkThe instrument cluster runs atest of the

ABS self-diagnosiscompletedThe ABS warning light goesout.If an indicator showing an ABSfault appears when ABS self-dia-gnosis completes:You can contin

speedRedline warningRedline warning 1 indicatesthat engine revolutions havereached the rev. counter's redsegment 2.The signal remainsactive until

the air filter element for cloggingat shorter intervals; clan or re-place as necessary.Operation in very dusty condi-tions (desert, steppes, or the li

Riding on salted or grittedroads.After work has been carried onthe brakes, due to traces of oilor grease.Riding on dirt-covered surfacesor off-road.We

Fuel expands when hot.Fuel escaping from anoverfilled tank could make its wayonto the road surface. This couldcause a fall.Do not overfill the fuel ta

Reserve fuelapprox. 4 lPress the fuel tank cap downfirmly to close.Remove the key and close theprotective cap.Secure the motorcyclefor transportationM

At the rear, secure the strapsto the rear footrests on bothsides and tighten the straps.Tighten all the straps uniformly;the motorcycle's suspens

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Engineering detailsEngineering detailsBrake system with BMW MotorradABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56655zEngineer

Brake system withBMW Motorrad ABSHow does ABS work?The amount of braking force thatcan be transferred to the roaddepends on factors hat includethe coe

What is the designbaseline for BMWMotorrad ABS?Within the limits imposed byphysics, BMW Motorrad ABS en-sures directional stability on anysurface. The

momentum take over and evenBMW Motorrad ABS is unable tocounteract their effects.658zEngineering details

General instructionsGeneral instructionsOverview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . . . .

AccessoriesAccessoriesGeneral instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Power sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Case . . .

General instructionsBMW Motorrad recommendsthe use of parts and accessoriesfor your motorcycle that are ap-proved by BMW for this purpose.Genuine BMW

Casewith Vario casesOAOpening casesTurn key 1 in the case lock toright angles with the forwarddirection of travel.Press and hold down yellowlatch 2 an

tion of travel and remove thekey from the lock.Adjusting case volumeOpen the case and remove allits contents.Disengage latching levers 1 onleft and ri

Installing casesFully open latching flap 5, if ne-cessary pulling up red releaselever 4.Hook the case into case carri-er 6.Turn the case toward the mo

Close the topcaseClose the lid of the topcaseand hold it down.Push locking lever 2 fully down.If applicable, lock topcaselock 1.Removing topcaseIf app

Push locking lever 2 up, mak-ing sure that the lever engagesthe adapter plate at position 4.The locking lever engages withan audible click.If applicab

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MaintenanceMaintenanceNotes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NotesThe "Maintenance" chapter de-scribes straightforward proced-ures for checking and replacingcertain wear parts.Special tightening torque

OverviewChapter 2 of this Rider's Manu-al will provide you with an initialoverview of your motorcycle. Allmaintenance and repair work onthe motor

engine to idle for another threeminutes.Switch off the engine.Remove oil dipstick 1.Wipe the oil off MIN-MAX partof dipstick 2 with a clean, drycloth.

Top up the engine oilMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Wipe the area around the fillerneck clean.Remove oil

Brake-pad wear limit,frontmin 1.0 mm (Friction padonly, without backingplate. The wear indicators(grooves) must be clearlyvisible.)If the wear indicat

Brake-pad wear limit,rearmin 1.0 mm (Friction padonly, without backing plate.)If the wear indicating mark is nolonger visible:Brake pads worn past the

Brake fluid level, frontDOT4 brake fluidIt is impermissible for thebrake fluid level to drop be-low the MIN mark. (Brake-fluid reservoir horizontal)If

Brake fluid level, rearDOT4 brake fluidIt is impermissible for thebrake fluid level to drop be-low the MIN mark. (Brake-fluid reservoir horizontal)If

Open cap 1 of the coolant ex-pansion tank and top up thecoolant to the specified level.Check the coolant level ( 74).Close the cap of the coolantexpan

Pull boot 1 back over the ad-justing screw.Rims and tyresChecking rimsMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Vis

Checking chain sagMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Turn the rear wheel until itreaches the position with t

Nut on quick-release axle(rear wheel)100 NmChecking chain wearMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Accelerated

scriptions of equipment whichyou have not ordered. Pleasenote, too, that your motorcyclemight not be exactly as illus-trated in this manual on account

your motorcycle, it is very im-portant to consult a specialistworkshop beforehand, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer. In some cases, the data

Remove spacing bushings 4and 5 from the wheel hub.Installing front wheelThreaded fasteners nottightened to the specifiedtorque can work loose or their

Clamp, front quick-re-lease axle19 Nmwith BMW Motorrad ABSOEInsert the ABS sensor into itsbore and install screw 1. Ifpresent, install the washer.with

Remove screw 1 and removethe wheel-speed sensor fromits holder.Remove nut 2, counter-holdingat the left-hand side if neces-sary.Slacken adjusting scre

Install the rear wheelThreaded fasteners nottightened to the specifiedtorque can work loose or theirthreads can suffer damage.Always have the security

Insert the wheel-speed sensorinto the holder and installscrew 1.Adjusting chain sag ( 77).without centre standOERemove the auxiliary stand.Hold the re

bination with front-wheel ad-apter (83 30 0 402 242).Slacken adjusting screws 1.Push the two adapters 2 apartuntil the front forks fit betweenthem. Ad

Make sure the motorcycle isstanding firmly.FusesRemoving fuseRisk of fire if an attempt ismade to jumper defectivefuse.Always replace defective fusesw

The types of bulb fitted toyour motorcycle are listedin the section entitled "Technicaldata".Do not touch the glass ofnew bulbs with your fi

Disengage spring clip 3 fromthe latches and swing it up.Remove bulb 4.Replace the defective bulb.Bulb for low-beam andhigh-beam headlightH4 / 12 V / 5

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Install screw 1.Replacing parking-lightbulbMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Switch off the ignition.Pull b

Insert bulb socket 1 into theheadlight housing.Replacing turn indicatorbulbs, front and rearMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-

Turn bulb 2 clockwise to installit in the bulb housing.Working from the inboard side,insert the glass into the bulbhousing and close the housing.Insta

Replace the defective bulb.Bulb for tail light/brakelightP25-2 / 12 V / 5 W / 21 WPress bulb 2 into its socketand turn it clockwise to install.Hold th

Disconnect plug 5.Remove air filter element 6.Insert cleaned or new air filterelement 6.Connect plug 5.Seat the intake air pipe inmount 4.Seat the int

bend the rubber seals of the airfilter element out of shape.Install connecting flange 2.Install two screws 1.Install the right side panel( 99).Jump st

Run the engine of the donorvehicle during jump-starting.Start the engine of the vehiclewith the discharged batteryin the usual way; if the en-gine doe

If a battery has discharged to theextent that it is completely flat, ithas to be disconnected from theon-board circuits and chargedwith the charger co

Lift the battery up and out;work it slightly back and forthif it is difficult to remove.Install the batteryInstall the battery, making sureto connect

Body panelsRemove the centre trimpanelMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Remove the seat ( 38).Remove screws