BMW F 650 GS Service Manual

BMW MotorradRider's ManualF 650 GSThe UltimateRiding Machine

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

Chain deflection30...40 mm (Motorcycle withno weight applied, supportedon its side stand)with lowered suspensionOE20...30 mm (Motorcycle withno weight

found to be worn, the entire sethas to be replaced.Pull the chain back at the rear-most point of the sprocket.The top of the teeth are stillbetween th

Incorrect tyre fitting candamage the RDC sensors.Be sure to explain to the au-thorised BMW Motorrad dealeror the specialist workshop thatthe wheel is

Do not remove the grease fromthe axle.Once the calipers havebeen removed, there isa risk of the brake pads beingpressed together to the extentthat the

Raise the front wheel, insertaxle 3 and tighten to specifiedtorque.Quick-release axle, front,in axle holder30 NmRemove the front-wheel stand.without c

Remove the rear wheelMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Remove screw 1 and removethe speed sensor from its b

Roll the rear wheel back until itis clear of the swinging arm.The sprocket and thespacer sleeves on leftand right are loose fits in thewheel. Make sur

Install nut 2, but do not tightenit at this point.Insert the speed sensor intothe bore and install screw 1.Adjusting chain sag ( 96).Front-wheel stand

Align the two adapters 2 sothat the front forks are securelyseated.Tighten adjusting screws 1.Apply uniform pressure to pushthe front-wheel stand down

in the section entitled "Technicaldata".Replacing low-beam andhigh-beam headlight bulbMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the mo

EquipmentWhen you ordered your BMWmotorcycle, you chose variousitems of custom equipment. ThisRider's Manual describes option-al extras (OE) offe

Install the bulb, making surethat alignment is correct at po-sition 6.Close and lock spring clips 4.Connect plug 3.Install cover 1 or cover 2, asappli

Remove the bulb from the bulbholder.Replace the defective bulb.Do not touch the glass ofnew bulbs with your fingers.Use a clean, dry cloth to holdthe

Replacing brake light andrear light bulbThe LED rear light can be re-placed only as a complete unit.Consult a specialist workshop,preferably an author

Bulbs for flashing turnindicators, rearRY10W / 12 V / 10 Wwith LED turn indicatorsOALED / 12 VTurn bulb 2 clockwise to installit in the bulb housing.W

Pull bulb holder 2 out of thelight carrier.Pull the bulb out of the bulbsocket.Replace the defective bulb.Do not touch the glass ofnew bulbs with your

Hold the mudguard cover inposition and install screw 1.Body panelsRemove the centre trimpanelRemove the seat ( 52).Remove screws 1 on left andright.Re

Install four screws 2.Install screws 1 on left andright.Installing seat ( 53).Air filterRemoving air filterRemove the centre trim panel( 111).Remove s

Hold air-filter cover 2 in posi-tion.Install screws 1.Installing centre trim panel( 111).Jump startingThe wires leading to thepower socket do not have

The spring-strut screw canbe used as an alternative tothe battery's negative terminal.Run the engine of the donorvehicle during jump-starting.Sta

Charge the battery whenconnectedCharging the connectedbattery directly at the bat-tery terminals can damage thevehicle electronics.Always disconnect t

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of disuse. See the instructionsfor caring for your battery. Al-ways fully recharge the batterybefore restoring it to useRemoving batteryMake sure the

Place the battery holder in po-sition, making sure that theleads are correctly routed atposition 4.Install screws 3 on left andright.Connection in the

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CareCareCare products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120Washing motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120Cleaning 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125Engine . . . .

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 ValidBrake caliper to fork legASA screw with washer, M10 x 40 38 NmClamp of quick-release axleM8 x 25 19 NmQuick-r

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

Mirror arm Value ValidLocknut (mirror) to clamp ad-apterM14 x 1 20 NmClamp adapter (mirror) toclamping blockM10 30 Nm10126zTechnical data

EngineEngine design Two-cylinder four-stroke, DOHC with chain-and-sprocket drive, 4 valves operated by cam follow-ers, balancing conrod, liquid-cooled

FuelRecommended fuel grade Regular, unleaded91 ROZ/RON87 AKIUsable fuel capacity approx. 16 lReserve fuel approx. 4 lBMW recommends BP fuelsEngine oil

Oil additives BMW Motorrad recommends not using oil addit-ives, because they can have a detrimental effecton clutch operation. Please do not hesitate

Transmissiongearbox type Claw-shift 6-speed gearbox, integrated into en-gine blockGearbox transmission ratios 1.943 (35/68 teeth), Primary transmissio

Running gearFront wheelType of front suspension telescopic forksSpring travel, front 180 mm, At wheelRear wheelType of rear suspension Two-arm cast-al

Wheels and tyresRecommended tyre sets You can obtain an up-to-date list of approvedtyres from your authorised BMW Motorrad dealeror on the Internet at

ElectricsElectrical rating of on-board socket 5 AFuses Electronic fuses protect all the circuits. If an elec-tronic fuse trips and de-energises a circ

with white turn indicatorsOERY10W / 12 V / 10 Wwith LED turn indicatorsOALED / 12 VBulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear R10W / 12 V / 10 Wwith whi

DimensionsLength of motorcycle 2280 mm, across front wheel to number-platecarrierHeight of motorcycle 1240 mm, Without rider at unladen weightWidth of

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WeightsUnladen weight 199 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 %load of fuelPermissible gross weight 436 kgwith lowered suspensionOE349 kgMaximu

ServiceServiceBMW Motorrad service . . . . . . . . . . . . 138BMW Motorrad service quality . . . . . 138BMW 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,

General view, left side1 Power socket ( 76)2 Seat lock ( 52)3 Engine-oil filler neck andoil dipstick ( 87)211zGeneral views

Item OdometerreadingDate11146zService

AAbbreviations and symbols, 6ABSControl, 16Engineering details, 70Operation, 46Self-diagnosis, 60Warnings, 33AccessoriesGeneral instructions, 76Air fi

Technical data, 129Confirmation of maintenancework, 140CoolantChecking fill level, 93Fill-level indicator, 13Topping up, 93Warning forovertemperature,

HHandlebar fittingsGeneral view, left side, 16General view, right side, 17Hazard warning flashersControl, 16, 17Operation, 44HeadlightAdjusting headli

PParking, 64Power socketNotes on use, 76Position on the motorcycle, 11Pre-ride check, 60RRear-wheel driveTechnical data, 130Redline warningIndicator,

topcaseOperation, 80Torques, 125TransmissionTechnical data, 130TransportationLashing, 66Trim panelsInstalling centre trim panel, 111Removing centre tr

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General view, right side1 Fuel filler neck ( 65)2 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear( 92)3 VIN, type plate (onsteering-head bearing)4 Brake-fluid reservoir,

Underneath the seat1 Stowagewith first-aid kitOALocation of the first-aid kit2 Standard toolkit ( 86)3 Payload table4 Table of tyre pressures5 Helmet

Underneath the trimpanel1 Battery ( 114)2 Air-filter housing ( 112)215zGeneral views

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

Handlebar fitting, left1 Selecting reading in exten-ded area ( 40)2 with BMW MotorradABSOEOperating the ABS( 46)3 Horn4 Flashing turn indicators,left

Handlebar fitting, right1 Emergency off switch (killswitch) ( 45)2 Starter button ( 59)3 with heated handlebargripsOEGrip heating control( 45)4 Flashi

Instrument panel1 Warning and telltale lights( 24)2 Speedometer3 Setting clock ( 39).with on-board com-puterOEOperation of the stopwatch( 41)4 Multifu

6 Ambient-light brightnesssensor (for adapting thebrightness of the instru-ment lighting)with anti-theft alarmOEAnti-theft alarm telltale light(see th

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Status indicatorsStatus indicatorsMultifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Meaning of symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Fuel ca

Multifunction display1 Trip meter ( 40)2 Warning for engine elec-tronics ( 31)3 with on-board com-puterOEStopwatch ( 41)4 Time ( 39)5 with tyre pressu

11 – with on-board computer(optional extra)Gear indicator; "N" indic-ates neutral12 with on-board com-puterOEFuel capacity ( 23)13 – with on

Warning and telltalelights1 Oil-pressure warning light( 31)2 with BMW MotorradABSOEABS warning light ( 33)3 Warning light for fuel downto reserve ( 30

Service-due indicatorIf the next service is due in lessthan one month, the date for thenext service 1 is shown brieflyafter the Pre-Ride Check com-ple

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

travelled since then. This counteris reset as soon as refuellingbrings the total quantity of fuelon board back above the reservelevel.Ambient temperat

Warnings that do not have warn-ing lights of their own are indic-ated by 'General' warning light 1showing in combination with atext warning

Warnings, overviewWarning light Status indicators MeaningLights up yellow + "EWS" appearson the displayElectronic immobiliser active ( 30)Li

Warning light Status indicators MeaningFlashesABS self-diagnosis not completed( 33)Lights upABS deactivated ( 33)Lights upABS fault ( 33)Lights up yel

Electronic immobiliseractiveGeneral warning light showsyellow.+ "EWS" appears on thedisplay.Possible cause:The key being used is not au-thor

preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.Engine in emergency-operation modeGeneral warning light showsyellow.Engine symbol appears onthe display.Th

+ "LAMP" appears on thedisplay.A defective bulb placesyour safety at risk becauseit is easier for other users tooversee the motorcycle.Repla

ABS self-diagnosis notcompletedwith BMW Motorrad ABSOEABS warning light flashes.Possible cause:The ABS function is notavailable, because self-diagnosi

section entitled "Engineeringdetails".Tyre pressure outsidepermitted tolerancewith tyre pressure monitoring(RDC)OEGeneral warning lightflash

an authorised BMW Motorraddealer.Possible cause:Wireless communication with theRDC sensors has been disrupted.Possible causes include radio-communicat

Important data for refuellingFuelRecommended fuel grade Regular, unleaded91 ROZ/RON87 AKIUsable fuel capacity approx. 16 lReserve fuel approx. 4 lTyre

control system can remain opera-tional.Seek the advice of a specialistworkshop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.336zStatus indicators

OperationOperationIgnition switch and steering lock . . . . 38Electronic immobiliser EWS. . . . . . . . . 39Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Ignition switch andsteering lockKeysYou receive two master keys andone spare key. Please consultthe information on the electronicimmobiliser (EWS) if

Turn the key to position 3,while moving the handlebarsslightly.Ignition, lights and all functioncircuits switched off.Handlebars locked.Key can be rem

Press and hold down button 1until the hours number 3flashes.Repeatedly press the buttonuntil the hours number is cor-rect.Press and hold down the but-

Average consumption in l/100 kmCurrent consumption in l/100 kmdistance travelled after fueldown to reserve in kmResetting tripmeterSwitch on the ignit

use button 2 to operate the on-board computer.The stopwatch continues to timein the background if you switchback temporarily to the odometerreading. S

ON: Stopwatch operated bymeans of the INFO button onthe handlebar fitting.OFF: Stopwatch operated bymeans of button 2 in the in-strument panel.To save

Turn indicatorsOperating flashing turnindicatorsSwitch on the ignition.The turn indicators are can-celled automatically afteryou have ridden for appro

Press buttons 1 and 2 at thesame time to switch on thehazard warning flashers.Ignition can be switched off.Press button 3 to switch offthe hazard warn

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

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

handbrake lever unless the mo-torcycle is at a standstill.Turn adjusting screw 1clockwise to increase the spanbetween the brake lever andthe handlebar

Push the protective cap overthe threaded fastener.Spring preloadSettingIt is essential to set spring pre-load of the rear suspension tosuit the load c

Installing seat ( 53).DampingSettingDamping must be adapted to suitthe surface on which the motor-cycle is ridden and to suit springpreload.An uneven

At high road speeds, tyrevalves installed perpen-dicular to the wheel rim have atendency to open as a result ofcentrifugal force.In order to avoid sud

Adjusting headlight beamthrowSlacken screws 1 on left andright.Adjust beam throw by tiltingthe headlight slightly about itshorizontal axis.Tighten scr

Remove the seat and placeit, rubber buffers down, on aclean surface.Installing seatEngage the seat in holders 3.Firmly press down on the seatat the fr

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RidingRidingSafety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Starting . .

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

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

Catalytic converterIf misfiring causes unburned fuelto enter the catalytic converter,there is a danger of overheatingand damage.For this reason, obser

StartingSide standYou cannot start the motorcyclewith the side stand extended anda gear engaged. The engine willswitch itself off if you start it with

engine, or use jump leads and adonor battery to start.The engine starts.If the engine refuses to start,consult the troubleshootingchart in the section

ABS warning light flashes.ABS self-diagnosiscompletedThe ABS warning light goesout.If an indicator showing an ABSfault appears when ABS self-dia-gnosi

Redline warningThe redline warning indicatesthat engine revolutions havereached the rev. counter's redsegment. The anti-theft alarmtelltale light

Apply the brakes in good timeuntil the brakes have beencleaned.The brake pads will wearmore rapidly if you ride fre-quently on unsurfaced tracks orpoo

rider's full force exerted on thebrake levers; under these circum-stances the dynamic shift in loaddistribution cannot keep pacewith the increase

Do not lean or sit on themotorcycle with the side standextended.If the camber of the roadwaypermits, turn the handlebars allthe way to the left.On a g

Secure the motorcycle fortransportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 666 Engineering details. . . .. 69Brake system with BMWMotorrad ABS . . . . . .

Use the ignition key to unlockthe fuel filler cap and pop thecap open.Refuel with fuel of the gradestated below; do not fill thetank past the bottom e

The motorcycle can toppleand fall on its side.Make sure that the motorcyclecannot topple sideways.Push the motorcycle onto thetransportation flat and

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Engineering detailsEngineering detailsBrake system with BMW MotorradABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70Tyre pressur

Brake system withBMW Motorrad ABSwith BMW Motorrad ABSOEHow does ABS work?The amount of braking force thatcan be transferred to the roaddepends on fac

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.Tyre pressuremonitoring RDCwith tyre pressure monitoring(RDC)OEFuncti

Tyre pressure within permittedtolerance.Tyre pressure close to limit ofpermitted tolerance.Tyre pressure outside permit-ted tolerance.A warning is als

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AccessoriesAccessoriesGeneral instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76Power sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76Luggage . .

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

in order to prevent overloading ofthe on-board electrics.Cable routingThe cables from the power sock-ets to the auxiliary devices mustbe routed in suc

Opening casesTurn key 1 in the case lock toright angles with the forwarddirection of travel.Press and hold down yellowlatch 2 and pull up carryhandle

Adjusting case volumeOpen the case and remove allits contents.Engage pivot lever 1 at the toplimit position to set the case tominimum volume.Engage pi

Installing casesFully open latching flap 5, if ne-cessary pulling up red releaselever 4.Position the case in case car-rier 6, then pivot it until it i

Push yellow button 4 forwardand at the same time push thetopcase lid up.Close the topcasePress down firmly on the top-case lid to close.Closing the ca

Removing topcaseTurn key 1 in the topcase lockto the vertical position.Hold down yellow latch 2 andpush carry handle 3 down.Pull red lever 4 back as f

Engage the topcase in frontholders 6 of the topcase carrierplate.Press the topcase onto thetopcase carrier plate at therear.Push latching flap 5 fully

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MaintenanceMaintenanceGeneral instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86E

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

General instructionsThe "Maintenance" chapter de-scribes straightforward proced-ures for checking and replacingcertain wear parts.Special ti

BMW Motorrad has assembleda tools service set that is idealfor carrying out extended servicework (e.g. removing and installingwheels) on this motorcyc

Seat the oil dipstick on the oilfiller neck, but do not engagethe threads.Remove the oil dipstick andcheck the oil level.Engine oil, specified levelBe

If pressure points are not clearlyperceptible:Incorrect working practicesendanger the reliability ofthe brakes.Have all work on the brake sys-tem unde

cause damage to the brake sys-tem.In order to ensure the dependab-ility of the brake system, do notpermit the brake pads to wearpast the minimum permi

cause damage to the brake sys-tem.In order to ensure the dependab-ility of the brake system, do notpermit the brake pads to wearpast the minimum permi

Check the brake-fluidlevel, rear brakesA low fluid level in thebrake reservoir can allow airto penetrate the brake system.This significantly reduces b

CoolantCheck the coolant levelMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Check the coolant level in ex-pansion tank

If the pressure point is not clearlyperceptible:Have the clutch checked by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.Check the

Check the tyre treaddepthYour motorcycle's handlingand grip can be impairedeven before the tyres wear tothe minimum tyre tread depthpermitted by