Brake System, General - BMW G 650 Xmoto Rider's Manual

Fuel attacks plastics,
which become dull or
unsightly.
Wipe off plastic parts immedi-
ately if they come into contact
with fuel.
Leaded fuel will destroy
the catalytic converter.
Use only unleaded fuel.
Make sure the ground is
level and firm and place the
motorcycle on its stand.
Open fuel tank cap 1 with
the ignition key by turning it
counter—clockwise.
Remove the fuel tank cap.
Refuel with fuel of the grade
stated below; do not fill the
tank past the bottom edge
of the filler neck.
Recommended fuel
grade
95 ROZ/RON (Super un-
leaded)
Usable fuel capacity
10 l
Reserve fuel
2 l
Place the fuel tank cap in
position in the filler neck.
Close the fuel tank cap with
the ignition key by turning it
clockwise.

Brake system, general

Descending mountain
passes
There is a danger of the
brakes fading if you use
only the rear brakes when
descending mountain passes.
Under extreme conditions, the
brakes could overheat and
suffer severe damage.
Use both front and rear
brakes, and make use of the
engine's braking effect as
well.
Wet brakes
After the motorcycle has
been washed, ridden
through water or ridden in
the rain, the brake discs and
pads might be wet and the
brakes might not take effect
immediately.
Apply the brakes in good time
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