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Rider's Manual (US Model) G 650 GS BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine...
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Motorcycle/Retailer Data Motorcycle data Retailer Data Model Contact in Service Ms./Mr. Vehicle Identification Number Phone number Color number First registration Retailer's address/phone number (com- Registration number pany stamp)
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We congratulate you on your choice of a motorcycle from We wish you many miles of safe BMW and welcome you to the and enjoyable riding community of BMW riders. Familiarize yourself with your new BMW Motorrad.
Chapter 2 of this Rider's Man- motorcycle as well as mainte- sembled complete with ual will provide you with an initial nance and adjustment proce- all the BMW optional ex- overview of your motorcycle. All dures. tras originally ordered. maintenance and repair work car-...
Rider's Manual. In addition, BMW Motorrad cannot guarantee If your BMW is equipped with the total absence of errors. We options or accessories not de- hope you will appreciate that no scribed in this Rider's Manual,...
General view, left side Battery (under center fair- ing panel) ( Engine oil fill location and oil dipstick ( Seat release (in storage compartment) ( Tire inflation pressure table (on rear wheel swinging arm) Onboard socket ( Coolant level indicator (be- hind side panel) (...
General view, right side Fuel filler opening ( Brake-fluid reservoir, front Type plate (on right frame tube) Vehicle Identification Num- ber (on right steering-head bearing) Air filter (under fairing side panel) ( Adjusting spring preload Adjusting damping ( Brake-fluid reservoir, rear Chain tension label (on rear wheel swinging arm)
Multifunction display Symbol for miles (kilome- ters) driven after reach- ing the reserve quantity Symbol for tripmeter (Trip 1 or Trip 2) ( Display area for tripme- ter and miles (kilometers) driven after reaching the reserve quantity Marking of engine speed limit Tachometer Clock...
Kilometers driven after reaching the reserve quantity After the fuel reserve quantity is reached, the number of miles (kilometers) driven since that time are displayed. This odometer is reset and no longer displayed if the total filling quantity which results during refueling is greater than the reserve quantity.
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Overview of warning indicators Warning light Displays Meaning Lights up Fuel down to reserve ( Lights up Coolant temperature too high ( Flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed Lights up ABS deactivated ( Lights up ABS error (...
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Fuel down to reserve Coolant temperature too an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. high Fuel-reserve warning light lights up. Coolant-temperature warn- Possible cause: ing light lights up. A fuel shortage can lead to Cooling is insufficient. misfiring and to the engine...
Possible cause: ABS error The ABS function is not avail- with BMW Motorrad ABS able, because the self-diagno- ABS warning light lights up. sis has not been completed. To check the wheel sensors, the motorcycle must be driven a few Possible cause: yards.
Engine can be started. Locking steering lock with authorized BMW Motorrad Pre-ride check is performed. parking light retailer. with BMW Motorrad ABS If the motorcycle is on the ABS self-diagnosis is side stand, the surface performed. ( of the ground will determine whether it is better to turn the handlebars to the left or right.
with the handlebars turned to the Locking steering lock Clock right. without parking light Setting clock On level ground, always turn the Locking steering lock with Attempting to set the clock handlebars to the left to set the parking light ( 28).
Trip 1 Lights Press and hold button until Tripmeter 1 ( minutes display flashes. Trip 2 Tripmeter 2 ( Parking lights Press button repeatedly until Kilometers driven after The parking lights switch on au- desired minutes are shown. reaching the reserve quan- tomatically when the ignition is Press and hold button until tity...
High-beam headlight Headlight flasher Press button 1 toward left to switch on left-hand turn indica- Slide switch 1 upward to Press button 1. tor. switch on high-beam headlight. The high-beam headlight is Press button 1 toward right Slide switch 1 downward to switched on for as long as the to switch on right-hand turn switch off high-beam headlight.
Emergency ON/OFF The hazard warning flash- ers place a strain on the switch battery. Do not use the hazard warning flashers for longer than absolutely necessary. Switch not actuated: oper- ating position Switch actuated: engine Emergency ON/OFF switched off switch The engine can only be started in the operating Press switch for hazard warning...
ABS warning light contin- BMW Motorrad ABS to the first level. ues to light up. The grip heating place a with BMW Motorrad ABS ABS function is switched off. strain on the battery. Only Switching off ABS switch on the grip heating when function the engine is running.
Switching on ABS As an alternative, the ignition can also be switched off and function then on again. If the ABS light continues to light up after switching the ignition off and then on again, an ABS fault has occurred. Clutch Turn adjusting screw 1 into Adjusting clutch lever...
Mirrors Adjusting mirror arm Slide protective cap over threaded fastener. Adjusting mirrors Spring preload Adjustment on rear wheel It is essential to set spring preload of the rear suspension to suit the load carried by the motorcycle. Increase spring preload when the motorcycle is heavily loaded and reduce spring Slide protective cap 1 up over preload accordingly when the...
damping is set, the spring strut To decrease spring preload, turn handwheel 1 in direction reacts correspondingly faster to of arrow SOFT. rough roads. Basic setting of spring Adjusting damping on rear preload, rear wheel Make sure ground is level and Turn adjustment wheel com- firm and park motorcycle.
Tires Check tire pressures against data below. Checking tire pressure Tire pressure, front Incorrect tire inflation pres- sure results in poorer han- dling characteristics of the motor- 31.9 psi (2.2 bar) (With tire cycle and reduces the life of the cold) tires.
If you are unsure whether slightly. the headlight range is cor- Tighten screws 1 on left and rect, consult a specialized work- right. shop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Seat Removing seat Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle.
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Installing seat Pull release lever 3 upward Mount cover 2. while assisting by pressing Lock storage compartment Mount seat mounts 4 in hold- down seat at rear. lock 1 with motorcycle key. ers 5 on left and right. Raise seat at rear and let go of Lay on seat and push forward release lever.
Make sure that weight is uni- neys, and to every season of driving over curbs and similar ob- formly distributed between the year. Your authorized BMW stacles. right and left. Motorrad retailer will be happy to Pack heavy items of luggage...
Catalytic converter with tank rucksack Etc. Observe maximum payload of If misfiring causes unburned fuel Risk of poisoning tank rucksack and correspond- to enter the catalytic converter, Exhaust fumes contain carbon ing top speed. there is a danger of overheating monoxide, which is colorless and and damage.
still: overheating would result. In Brakes and then engage a gear before extreme cases, the motorcycle retracting the side stand. Front and rear brake fluid levels could catch fire. Clutch Starting engine Do not allow the engine to idle Shock absorber setting and unnecessarily.
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Pre-ride check is performed. chart if the engine refuses to During cold starting and at start. ( 104) low temperatures:pull in clutch with BMW Motorrad ABS Pre-ride check lever and operate throttle grip ABS self-diagnosis is After the ignition is switched on, somewhat.
The ABS warning light goes The readiness for operation The instrument cluster switches out. of the BMW Motorrad ABS is into normal operation. If an ABS fault is indicated after checked by the self-diagnosis. the ABS self-diagnosis is com-...
Speed Try to do most of your rid- New brake pads can ex- ing during this initial period on tend stopping distance by a Engine speed warning twisting, fairly hilly roads, avoid- significant margin. ing highways if possible. Brake early. Observe the engine run-in Tires speeds.
After driving offroad brake pad wear. place if necessary. BMW Motorrad recommends Check the brake pad thickness Use under very dusty conditions that the following be observed more often and replace the brake (deserts, savannas, etc.) requires...
When driving in the rain and firmly on the stand. Locking up of the front wheel is through puddles. Always check that the ground prevented by the BMW Motorrad After washing the motorcycle. under the stand is level and ABS. When driving on roads spread firm.
If the slope of the road permits, Fold out center stand and jack Make sure ground is level and turn the handlebars to the left. up motorcycle. firm and place motorcycle on side stand. On a grade, the motorcycle Refueling should always face uphill;...
scratching. For example, use Recommended fuel qual- adhesive tape or soft cloths. Regular unleaded 87 AKI (91 ROZ/RON) 87 AKI Usable fuel quantity Refuel with quality listed below Approx. 3.7 gal (Approx. at most until lower edge of filler 14 l) neck is reached.
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Fasten straps at rear on both Components can be dam- sides on passenger footrests aged. and tension. Do not pinch components, e.g. Tension all straps evenly; mo- brake lines or wiring harnesses. torcycle should be compressed Fasten front straps on both as greatly as possible.
At this point in time, the ABS control cannot be relied the driver increases the brake the BMW MotorradABS must on in all circumstances to prevent pressure, the wheels begin to assume extremely low friction co-...
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Rear wheel spinning in place face within the limits of driving To ensure that the BMW Motor- with front brake pulled (burn physics. The system is not op- rad ABS is in an optimally main- out).
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BMW Motorrad ABS is unable to counteract their effects.
BMW motorcycles without Ratings proved by BMW for this purpose. constituting a safety hazard. Nor The load of the onboard sockets Your authorized BMW Motorrad is this guarantee provided when...
Case Optional accessory With Vario case Opening case Press yellow button 4 down- Close case lid. ward while pulling case lid out- The lid clicks audibly into place. ward. If the carrying handle is folded down when the slot Closing case of the case lock is oriented in the Turn key 1 in case lock per- Turn key in case lock perpen-...
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Adjusting case volume Close locking levers 1 on left and right and engage. Open case and empty com- Closing case. pletely. Removing case Pull up red release lever 4. Locking flap 5 pops up. Fold locking flap all the way open.
Topcase Mounting case Turn case toward motorcy- cle while sliding mounting on with Topcase case as far as possible onto mushroom-headed fastener 7. Opening Topcase Fold up locking flap 5 com- pletely by pulling red release lever 4 upward if necessary. Unlock Topcase lock 1 if nec- Press locking flap 5 downward essary.
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Closing Topcase Removing Topcase Mounting Topcase Close Topcase lid and hold. Unlock Topcase lock 1 if nec- Slide Topcase with guides 3 essary. onto adapter plate as far as Press locking lever 2 com- possible. Press locking lever 2 down. pletely downward.
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position 4 grips into adapter plate. Locking lever audibly engages. Lock Topcase lock 1 if neces- sary.
Wrench size: 14/19 mm erating temperature vertically. you can obtain from your autho- Spark plug wrench rized BMW Motorrad retailer. with center stand Reversible screwdriver with Make sure ground is level and Phillips and straight blade...
Have oil level corrected by Switch off engine. Remove oil dipstick and read a specialized workshop, off oil level. preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Topping up engine oil Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. Wipe area around fill location clean.
Always make sure that the oil Have the brakes checked by a level is correct. certified workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad Add engine oil up to specified retailer. level. Checking engine oil level Checking front brake pad 66). thickness Install oil dipstick.
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Have the brake pads replaced by a specialized workshop, Have the brake pads replaced preferably an authorized BMW by a specialized workshop, Motorrad retailer. preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Checking rear brake pad...
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The brake fluid level in the zontal) brake-fluid reservoir drops If brake fluid level drops below due to brake pad wear. permissible level: Have the defect corrected as soon as possible by a special- ized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer.
Do not touch hot engine. permissible level: Read off the coolant level Have the defect corrected as through the recessed GS soon as possible by a special- lettering on the expansion ized workshop, preferably an tank 1. authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer.
Clutch Checking clutch lever play Open cap 1 of coolant expan- Coolant, specified level sion tank and add coolant up to specified level. Pull clutch lever until resistance Checking coolant level ( 71). between MIN and MAX is felt. Close cap of coolant expansion marks on the expansion tank Measure clutch lever play A.
The locations of the marks by a specialized workshop, are indicated on the edge of the preferably an authorized BMW tire, e.g. by the letters TI, TWI or Motorrad retailer. by an arrow. Push back bellows 1.
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Lubricate drive chain at least every 620 mls (1,000 km). Af- ter driving though water or dust and dirt, carry out lubricate ear- lier accordingly. Switch off ignition and engage Neutral. Clean drive chain with suitable cleaning agent, dry and apply chain lubricant.
Wheels sizes due to conversion to oth- Tire recommendation ers than the wheels installed as standard equipment can seriously For every size of tire, BMW affect the control comfort of the Motorrad has tested and system. approved certain makes as The sensor wheels required for roadworthy.
Removing front wheel freely. To lift motorcycle, BMW aged when rolling out the front Motorrad recommends using wheel. Make sure ground is level and BMW Motorrad front wheel firm and place motorcycle on a Roll front wheel forward to re- stand.
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14 lb/ft (19 Nm) with BMW Motorrad ABS Mount spacing bushing 5 and 4 on wheel hub. Lift front wheel and install axle 3 with appropriate torque. with BMW Motorrad ABS...
Removing rear wheel Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. Remove screws 2 and 3 and Remove screw 1 and take take off rear wheel cover. wheel speed sensor out of holder. Make sure ground is level and firm and place motorcycle on a Remove two screws 1.
Always have the tightening torques checked by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad Remove quick-release axle 5, retailer. supporting rear wheel as you do so. Roll rear wheel out of swinging...
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Raise rear wheel and guide Roll rear wheel as far forward Insert wheel speed sensor into quick-release axle 5 through as possible and lay chain on holder and install screw 1. swinging arm, brake caliper and chain sprocket 4. Adjusting chain sag ( 74).
Place the motorcycle on an aux- Push two mounts 2 far enough iliary stand before lifting the front apart that front suspension fits wheel with the BMW Motorrad between them. Adjust support front-wheel stand. pin to match front suspension. Place motorcycle on a suitable Use locating pins 3 to set front auxiliary stand.
Ensure motorcycle is standing securely. Fuses Removing fuse There is a danger of fire if defective fuses are by- passed. Always replace defective fuses Install rubber buffer 4 on left Apply uniform pressure to push with new fuses. and right in upper position. front wheel stand down and Switch off ignition.
For installation, use a clean, Installing seat ( 39). cialized workshop, preferably a dry cloth. Dirt deposits, in par- Lamps BMW Motorrad retailer. ticular oil and grease, interfere with heat radiation from the bulb. Information Installing fuse Overheating and therefore short...
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Remove screw 1 and pull in- Pull off connector 1 while brac- Remove spring strap 3 from strument cluster upward out of ing on bulb located below rub- detents and fold up. holders. ber cap. Remove bulb 4. Set down instrument cluster on Replace defective bulb.
Install bulb 4 while ensuring Close connector 1. Install screw 1. correct position of lug 5. Replacing parking light Mount spring strap 3. bulb Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. Switch off ignition. Mount instrument cluster in holders 2.
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Replace defective bulb. Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Pull bulb socket 1 out of head- Insert bulb socket 1 into head- light housing. light housing. Replacing front and rear turn indicator bulbs Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle.
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Remove screw 1. Remove bulb 2 from Install bulb 2 by screwing light housing by turning it clockwise into light housing. counterclockwise. Replace defective bulb. Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear Pull glass on screw connection side out of mirror housing.
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Replace defective bulb. Bulb for taillight/brake light P25-2 / 12 V / 5 W / 21 W Install screw 1. Remove two screws 1 and take off tail light lens. Replacing tail light and brake light bulb If it is not standing firmly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations Press bulb 2 into fitting and...
Position tail light lens and in- Remove two screws 1. Remove air filter insert 6. stall two screws 1. Pull out connecting flange 2. Pull suction pipe 3 off air filter Air filter housing, take out of mount 4 and turn to side. Replacing air filter insert Removing right fairing side panel (...
Installing right fairing side panel 95). Jump-starting The wires leading to the power socket do not have a load-capacity rating adequate for jump-starting the engine. Ex- cessively high current can lead to a cable fire or damage to the Close connector 5. Insert suction pipe in guides 7 motorcycle electronics.
12 V can damage the motorcycle Then connect one end of To start the engine, do not electronics. black jumper cable to suitable use start sprays or similar grounding point on your items. The battery of the donor vehicle must have a voltage of 12 V. motorcycle (e.g.
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If the battery is not discon- pletely flat (battery voltage be- In the case of longer peri- nected, the onboard elec- low 9 V). Attempting to charge a ods when the motorcycle is tronics (clock etc.) will drain the completely flat battery via the on- not being used, the battery must battery.
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Installing battery Checking battery acid level Check acid level approximately every three months. Removing battery ( 92). Slide back cover 1 of positive battery terminal. Install battery and attach bleed- ing hose 5 when doing so. An incorrect disconnection sequence increase the risk Mount battery holding strap 4.
Installing center fairing Removing seat ( 38). panel Setpoint level of battery acid Remove screws 1 on left and Remove oil dipstick 2. right. between MIN and MAX Remove oil dipstick 2 and take marking off center fairing panel. If acid level is below MIN mark- Install oil dipstick.
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Installing right fairing side Install screws 1 on left and right and begin with center panel screws when doing so. Installing seat ( 39). Removing right fairing side panel Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. Removing center fairing panel Remove screw 3.
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Installing left side panel fairing Install screws 1 and 2. Remove screws 1 and 2. Installing center fairing panel 94). Slide fairing side panel behind top section of fairing 5, then Removing left fairing side insert in mount 4. panel Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle.
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Install screws 1 and 2. Installing center fairing panel 94).
Warm water intensifies the that you use cleaning and BMW Motorrad recommends effect of salt. care products available at your that you use BMW Insect Re- Only use cold water to remove authorized BMW Motorrad mover to soften and wash off road salt.
Remove this type of soiling with with plenty of water and BMW cleaning naphtha or spirit on a auto shampoo. Use chrome pol- clean cloth or cotton ball. BMW ish for additional treatment. Motorrad recommends remov- ing tar spots with BMW Tar Re-...
To preserve the finish of your the engine oil and the oil filter motorcycle, BMW Motorrad rec- element changed by a special- ommends using BMW Car Wax ist workshop, preferably an au- or agents that contain carnauba thorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start at all or is very difficult to start Possible cause Remedy Emergency ON/OFF switch Emergency ON/OFF switch in operating position. Side stand Retract side stand ( 44). Gear engaged and clutch not operated. Place transmission in neutral or disengage clutch ??).
Engine Engine design Single-cylinder, four-stroke engine, DOHC control with bush roller-chain drive, 4 valves actuated by bucket tappets, compensating shaft, liquid cooling for cylinders and cylinder head. Integrated coolant pump, 5-speed transmission and dry-sump lubri- cation. Displacement 652 cc (652 cm Cylinder bore 3.9 in (100 mm) Piston stroke...
BMW Motorrad does not recommend using oil additives, as these can worsen the operation of the clutch. BMW Motorrad recommends not using synthetic oils for the first 6000 miles (10000 km). Ask your BMW Motorrad retailer for engine oils suitable for your motorcycle.
Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive Chain drive Type of rear suspension Two-arm box-section swinging fork Secondary gear ratio 2.938 Running gear Type of front suspension Telescopic forks Spring travel, front 6.7 in (170 mm), On wheel with lowering 5.5 in (140 mm), On wheel Type of rear suspension Two-arm box-section swinging fork Spring travel, rear...
Organic Wheels and tires Recommended tire combinations You can obtain an overview of the current tire approvals from your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer or on the Internet at www.bmw-motor- rad.com. Front wheel Front wheel design Cast aluminum, MT H2 Front-wheel rim size 2.50"...
Rear wheel Rear wheel design Cast aluminum, MT H2 Rear-wheel rim size 3.50" x 17" Rear tire designation 140/80 - 17 Tire inflation pressure Tire pressure, front 31.9 psi (2.2 bar), With tire cold Tire pressure, rear 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Single rider, with cold tire 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), With passenger and payload, with cold tire Electrical system...
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Bulbs Bulb for low-beam and high-beam headlight H4 / 12 V / 55 W / 60 W Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Bulb for taillight/brake light P25-2 / 12 V / 5 W / 21 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear...
Nominal current of fuse 5 (for high-beam head- 7.5 A light) Nominal current of fuse 6 (for instrument cluster, 7.5 A turn indicators, hazard warning flashers, brake light and optional accessories) Nominal current of fuse 7 (for tail light and parking lights) Nominal current of fuse 8 (for heated handlebar grips)
Dimensions Motorcycle length 85.2 in (2165 mm) Motorcycle height 54.7 in (1390 mm), without driver at DIN unladen weight Motorcycle width 36.2 in (920 mm), Across mirrors Driver's seat height 30.7 in (780 mm), without driver at unladen weight with lowering 29.5 in (750 mm), without driver at unladen weight with high seat...
Weights Unladen weight 425 lbs (193 kg), DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 % full tank of gas, without OE Permissible gross weight 838 lbs (380 kg) Maximum payload max 414 lbs (max 188 kg) Riding specifications Top speed 106 mph (170 km/h) with reduced output 90 mph (145 km/h)
Reporting safety defects ... 118 BMW Motorrad Service ... . 119 BMW Motorrad Service Quality ..119 BMW Motorrad Mobility Services - onsite breakdown service .
National Highway Traffic Safety Ad- ministration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.
BMW Motorrad Mobility your motorcycle carried out by a quality of service. specialized workshop, preferably Services - onsite To ensure that your BMW is al- by an authorized BMW Motorrad breakdown service ways in optimum condition, BMW retailer. Motorrad recommends that you...
100 countries around the BMW Service globe. In Germany alone, there BMW Service is carried out once are approximately 200 authorized a year. The scope of the ser- BMW Motorrad retailers ready to assist you.
Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Pre-Delivery BMW Running-in Check Check Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, if reached sooner, Odometer reading Stamp, Signature Stamp, Signature...
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BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,...
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Confirmation of service The table is intended as proof of maintenance and repair work, the installed optional accessories and any special campaign (recall) work carried out. Work carried out Odometer Date reading...
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Work carried out Odometer Date reading...
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