Refueling - BMW F 800 GS Rider's Manual

Do not sit on the motorcycle
6
when it is parked on the side
stands.
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Fold out side stand and park
motorcycle.
If the slope of the road permits,
turn the handlebars to the left.
On a grade, the motorcycle
should always face uphill; se-
lect 1st gear.
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Center stand
with center stand
Switch off engine.
ATTENTION
Poor ground conditions in
area of stand.
Component damage caused by
tipping over.
Always check that the ground
under the stand is level and
firm.
ATTENTION
Folding in of the main stand
during strong movements.
Component damage caused by
tipping over.
Do not sit on the motorcycle
while it is resting on the center
stand.
Fold out center stand and jack
up motorcycle.
On a grade, the motorcycle
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should always face uphill; se-
lect 1st gear.

Refueling

Fuel specifications
For optimal fuel economy, the
gasoline should be sulfur-free or
very low in sulfur content.
ATTENTION
Leaded fuel.
Damage to the catalytic con-
verter.
Do not refuel with leaded gaso-
line or gasoline with metallic
additives, e.g. manganese or
iron.
ATTENTION
Use of Ethanol E85 as fuel.
Damage to the engine and fuel
supply.
Do not refuel with E85, i.e.
fuel with an ethanol content
of 85 %, or with Flex Fuel.
Fuels with a maximum ethanol
content of 10 %, meaning
"E10," may be used for refuel-
ing. Ethanol should satisfy the
quality standards for the US
(ASTM 4806–xx) and Canada
(CGSB-3.511–xx). "xx" - com-
ply with the current standard in
each case.