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Maintenance Instructions F 650 GS F 650 GS Dakar BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad...
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Please note Warning: This symbol indicates pre- cautions and measures which are essential in protecting the rider or other persons from severe or fatal injury. Attention: Specific instructions and safety precautions intended to pre- vent damage to the motorcycle. Disregarding them may render the warranty invalid.
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Service work needed. dealers are fully informed about all aspects of your motorcycle Important: and will gladly advise and assist BMW refuses to accept liability you. for damage or consequential damage due to repairs or serv- Best wishes, ice work carried out by other...
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BMW cannot assess every sin- gle product of outside origin in order to decide whether it can be used on or with a BMW vehi- cle without constituting a safety hazard. For your own safety, use only...
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Maintenance work BMW Pre-delivery Check Your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer conducts the BMW pre- delivery check before handing over the motorcycle to you. BMW Running-in Check The BMW running-in check has to be performed when the motorcycle has covered between 500 km and 1,200 km.
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Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Pre-delivery Check Completed Stamp, Signature BMW Running-in Check Comleted Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, if logged beforehand, Odometer reading Stamp, Signature...
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Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Service Completed Odometer reading Next Service at the latest or, if logged beforehand, Odometer reading Stamp, Signature BMW Service Completed Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, if logged beforehand, Odometer reading Stamp, Signature...
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Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Service Completed Odometer reading Next Service at the latest or, if logged beforehand, Odometer reading Stamp, Signature BMW Service Completed Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, if logged beforehand, Odometer reading Stamp, Signature...
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Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Service Completed Odometer reading Next Service at the latest or, if logged beforehand, Odometer reading Stamp, Signature BMW Service Completed Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, if logged beforehand, Odometer reading Stamp, Signature...
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Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Service Completed Odometer reading Next Service at the latest or, if logged beforehand, Odometer reading Stamp, Signature BMW Service Completed Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, if logged beforehand, Odometer reading Stamp, Signature...
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Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Service Completed Odometer reading Next Service at the latest or, if logged beforehand, Odometer reading Stamp, Signature BMW Service Completed Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, if logged beforehand, Odometer reading Stamp, Signature...
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Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Service Completed Odometer reading Next Service at the latest or, if logged beforehand, Odometer reading Stamp, Signature BMW Service Completed Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, if logged beforehand, Odometer reading Stamp, Signature...
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Confirmations of maintenance work BMW Service Completed Odometer reading Next Service at the latest or, if logged beforehand, Odometer reading Stamp, Signature BMW Service Completed Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, if logged beforehand, Odometer reading Stamp, Signature...
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Confirmation of service This table is intended as a record of maintenance, warranty and repair work, the installation of optional accessories and, if appropriate, special campaign (recall) work. Item Odometer Date reading...
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Confirmation of service Item Odometer Date reading...
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Keep to the specified Inspec- If you intend to perform the tion and Service intervals. maintenance and general care BMW refuses to accept liability work described in the following for damage or consequential section yourself, you must pos- damage due to repairs or serv-...
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Genuine BMW parts such manipulation. For reasons of safety, use only Technical modifications are genuine BMW parts and acces- only permitted to a limited sories. extent. Genuine BMW parts are identi- Whenever you are planning...
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Troubleshooting chart Fault: Engine does not start or is very difficult to start Possible cause Remedy Page Wrong ignition Operation Rider’s Manual key position Chapter 1 Kill switch is off Operation Rider’s Manual Chapter 3 Power supply Blown fuse interrupted Gear engaged, clutch Select neutral or Rider’s Manual...
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– not described on pages More detailed technical infor- 14 ...58 – attended to by a spe- mation is available in the follow- cialist workshop, preferably an ing publications: authorised BMW motorcycle – Repair Manual dealer. – Electrical circuit diagrams...
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• Place the motorcycle on its sary). main stand (Dakar: use auxil- Do not scratch the rim when iary stand, BMW special tool forcing back the brake pads or number 00 1 610, or some removing the calipers (apply other, suitable auxiliary stand) masking tape if necessary).
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Removing the front wheel Warning: Make sure that the motorcy- cle is standing firmly and can- • Remove securing screw 2 not topple forward or to either side. Attention: If a spacer 3 is installed to com- Attention: pensate component tolerances, Remove ABS sensor 1, so make sure that it is reinstalled on...
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Removing the front wheel Note: Check the brake pads 32) (have them replaced if Warning: necessary). Make sure that the motorcy- cle is standing firmly and can- not topple forward or to either Attention: side. When setting down the front wheel, take care not to damage brake discs and the ABS sen- •...
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Installing the front wheel Note: Note the installed position of the ABS sensor ring or the di- rection-of-rotation arrow on the tyre. Attention: Do not damage the brake disc • Clean and grease spacer or pads when fitting the wheel. bushing 1 and spacer 4 and Motorcycle equipped insert them into the wheel...
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Installing the front wheel • Install securing screw 3 and tighten to specified torque • Remove front-wheel stand • Insert ABS sensor 2 until • With the handbrake applied, approx. 2/3 of its length are compress the telescopic inside the bore forks firmly several times •...
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Always have the security of the fasteners checked by a special- Warning: ist workshop, preferably an au- When assembly work has thorised BMW motorcycle deal- been completed, pull the brake lever firmly several times to check that the front brake is operating correctly.
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• Place the motorcycle on its removed. main stand (Dakar: use auxil- Keep dirt and moisture away iary stand, BMW special tool from the wheel bearings. number 00 1 610, or some other, suitable auxiliary stand) – Make sure the ground is •...
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Removing the rear wheel • Remove securing screw 1 • Pull out quick-release axle 8 Attention: • Lift chain 9 off sprocket 10 If a spacer 2 is installed to com- • Hold the brake caliper and roll pensate component tolerances, the wheel out toward the rear make sure that it is reinstalled on reassembly.
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Installing the rear wheel • Roll the rear wheel between the rear swinging arm forks Attention: and carefully position the When tensioning the chain, brake disc in the brake cali- note correct wheel alignment per. (marks on swinging fork arms). •...
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Installing the rear wheel • Make sure that the same number of notches has been reached at marking point 8 on the left and right swinging fork arms • Tighten axle nut 2 to the • Insert spacer 10 (if originally specified tightening torque fitted) •...
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Always have the security of the When assembly work has fasteners checked by a special- been completed, depress the ist workshop, preferably an au- brake pedal firmly several thorised BMW motorcycle deal- times to check that the rear brake is operating correctly.
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Have the chain, sprocket and • Grip the chain at the rearmost pinion replaced by a specialist point of sprocket 1 and pull workshop, preferably an the chain to the rear, away authorised BMW motorcycle from the sprocket dealer.
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Adjusting the chain Adjusting the chain Attention: When tensioning the chain, • Place the motorcycle on its note correct wheel alignment main stand [Dakar: side stand] (notches in swinging fork arms). – Make sure the ground is To avoid damaging the chain or level and firm.
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3 Attention: Always have the chain tension and the security of the fasteners Tightening torques checked by a specialist work- Axle nut 2 ....100 Nm shop, preferably an authorised Chain tensioning BMW motorcycle dealer. screws 3 ....... 10 Nm...
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– If the wear indicating mark is having work on the brake sys- no longer clearly visible: tem performed by a specialist have the brake pads replaced workshop, preferably an by a specialist workshop, authorised BMW motorcycle preferably an authorised dealer. BMW motorcycle dealer.
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– If the wear indicating mark is having work on the brake sys- no longer clearly visible: tem performed by a specialist have the brake pads replaced workshop, preferably an by a specialist workshop, authorised BMW motorcycle preferably an authorised dealer. BMW motorcycle dealer.
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Adding coolant Attention: Use only nitrite-free antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor. Check coolant level only when the engine is cold. Top up the fluid in the expan- • Place the motorcycle on its sion tank only if the loss of cool- main stand [Dakar: side stand] ant is minor.
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(centre) stand or hold it upright It is advisable to have the • Recheck the coolant level; coolant changed by a specialist correct if necessary workshop, preferably your • Reinstall the cap of the authorised BMW motorcycle expansion tank dealer.
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Notes on changing bulbs Attention: Your motorcycle has one bulb for the low-beam /high-beam headlight, one for the parking light, one for the brake light and Your motorcycle is equipped one for the rear light, plus four with a digital electronic engine bulbs for the turn indicators.
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Changing bulbs • Place the motorcycle on its Flashing turn indicators main stand [Dakar: side stand] – Make sure the ground is level and firm. Attention: • Remove securing screw 1 Switch off the ignition before • Remove turn indicator glass 3 changing a bulb.
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Changing bulbs Tail light/brake light • Place the motorcycle on its Attention: main stand [Dakar: side stand] Switch off the ignition before – Make sure the ground is changing a bulb. level and firm. • Remove retaining screws 1 • Remove rear light glass 2 Note: •...
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Changing bulbs • Place the motorcycle on its Parking light main stand [Dakar: side stand] – Make sure the ground is level and firm. Attention: • Pull off multi-pin plug 2 Switch off the ignition before • Pull the rubber sleeve 1 to the changing a bulb.
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Changing bulbs High-beam/low-beam • Pull off multi-pin plug 2 headlight • Pull rubber sleeve 1 to the rear to remove • Turn retainer 4 counter-clock- Attention: wise to disengage Switch off the ignition before • Remove bulb 3 changing a bulb. •...
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It is advisable to have the elec- number of spare fuses in the trical system checked by a spe- toolkit. cialist workshop, preferably an Use only fuses of the specified authorised BMW motorcycle rating and type. dealer, if fuses blow frequently.
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Fuses Equipment connected to fuses 1 Engine electronics ..15 A 2 Instrument panel, on-board 6 Brake light, flashing turn socket, diagnosis plug, indicators, OE plug ...... 10 A instrument panel, 3 Horn, instrument lighting, headlight flasher ..7.5 A OE plug ......7.5 A 4 Low-beam headlight ..
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Changing air filter • Place the motorcycle on its • Pull air filter element 5 out of main stand [Dakar: side stand] the air filter housing – Make sure the ground is • Place the new filter element in level and firm. position inside the air filter •...
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Side panel Removing right side panel • Remove the four securing screws 2 holding the turn indicator • Remove 2 retaining screws 1 • Slacken securing screw 3 Removing and installing • Pull right side panel out of side panel locator 4 at bottom and lift it •...
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Side panel Removing and installing left side panel Note: The procedure for removing and installing the left side panel is analogous to that for the right Removing and installing side panel. centre panel Remove the oil filler plug before • Remove the remaining two removing the left side panel.
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Jump starting Jump starting Battery adapter points Do not use proprietary start- BMW calls an easily accessible assist sprays to start the battery positive terminal 1 and a engine. defined earthing point 2 the bat- Use only jump leads fitted with tery adapter points.
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• Switch off all electrical con- the usual way sumers on both vehicles • Allow both engines to idle for • On the BMW, battery adapter a few minutes points 1 and 2 are the connec- • Disconnect the jump leads by...
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Battery safety instructions Warning: Always wear protective gog- gles and protective gloves when performing work asso- ciated with the battery. If anyone comes into contact with battery acid or is exposed to toxic fumes from the battery, have them exam- ined by a physician without delay.
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– The battery can be recharged • Check battery acid level with the BMW battery trickle • Store the battery in a cool, dry charger room – Charge the battery prior to lay-ups and before restoring to use –...
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Removing the battery • Place the motorcycle on its main stand [Dakar: side stand] – Make sure the ground is level and firm. • Remove the seat Warning: • Remove the side panel Do not damage cables and 44-45) hoses when removing. •...
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Installing the battery Warning: Before connecting the bat- tery, make sure the ignition is Attention: switched off. Make sure that breather hose 4 To avoid short-circuits: for the battery is routed free of • Connect positive battery kinks and is not clogged. lead (+) 2 first •...
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Battery • Check the acid level at the MIN/MAX marks UPPER mark LOWER mark • Top up with distilled water only as far as the MAX (UPPER) mark Checking battery acid level Attention: – Check the level of acid in the Do not set the battery on the battery every three months or motorcycle when you are top-...
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Cleaning/care Attention: Do not use aggressive or pene- trating cleaning agents or sol- vents, as they would cause damage to rubber and plastic Note: parts. Correct and regular cleaning is Do not use a steam jet or high- an important factor in maintain- pressure cleaning equipment.
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Cleaning/care • Thoroughly dry all wet sur- Washing the motorcycle faces • Do not use solvents or clean- ing products on the instru- Warning: ment cluster, switches or After cleaning and before windscreen starting a journey, always test • Do not scratch the wind- the brakes.
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Cleaning/care Removing road salt • Wash the motorcycle down Cleaning the windscreen immediately with cold water at • Remove dirt and dead insects the end of the journey. with a soft sponge and plenty of water Note: Do not use warm water – this Note: aggravates the effect of the salt.
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Repairing damage to the paintwork • Minor damage caused by stones striking the painted surface can be touched up with a BMW touch-up pencil of the correct colour Care of the chain • Regularly apply a spray lubri- Attention: cant to the chain; spray lubri-...
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BMW motorcy- • Coat bright metal/chrome- cle dealer. plated parts with an acid-free Work needed in conjunction grease (e.g.
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Restoring to use Restoring to use • If necessary, remove protec- tive wax coating • Clean the motorcycle ( • Check/correct tyre pressures • Install a charged battery Rider's Manual, Chapter 2) • Check brakes • Coat the battery terminals Rider's Manual, Chapter 2) with grease suitable for bat- •...
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Engine F 650 GS F 650 GS [37 kW] [25 kW] Type Liquid-cooled single-cylinder four- stroke engine with 4 valves with bucket tappets, 2 overhead cam- shafts, dry-sump lubrication Displacement 652 cc 652 cc Maximum rated output in accordance with DIN 70 020 37 kW 25 kW 50 hp...
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Power train F 650 GS Clutch Multi-plate clutch running in oil bath Primary transmission 37/72 = 1:1.946 Gearbox 5-speed, with claw-action shift, integrated into engine block Gear ratios 1st gear = 2.75 in the gearbox 2nd gear = 1.75 3rd gear = 1.31 4th gear = 1.05 5th gear = 0.88 Transmission from gear-...
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Frame and suspension F 650 GS Frame Bridge-type frame with bottom rail Location of type plate On top rail of main frame, right Location of vehicle identification number (VIN) On right of steering head Front brake Hydraulically actuated single-disc brake with 2-piston floating caliper Rear brake Hydraulic disc brake with 1-piston floating caliper...
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Frame and suspension F 650 GS Suspension Front Telescopic fork with stabiliser Total suspension travel 170 mm Dakar version 210 mm Fixed tube diameter 41 mm Rear Central suspension strut pivoted to lever system. Spring base point and rebound-phase damping continuously adjustable.
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F 650 Dakar Wheels and tyres Spoked wheel Note: You can obtain detailed information on approved tyre sizes and makes from your authorised BMW motor- cycle dealer or by visiting www.bmw-motorrad.com on the Internet Front wheel Size and designation 2.50“ x 19“ MT 1.6"...
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Temperatures above or below the limits quoted for the individ- ual SAE classifications are permitted for brief periods only. All engine oils supplied by BMW are subject to regular BMW quality assurance checks. BMW does not approve the use of any upper-cylinder lubricants or similar oil additives.
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Fuel and lubricants F 650 GS Telescopic fork oil Approved grades BMW telescopic fork oil Refill after disassembly 0.61 l Dakar version 0.56 l Oil change 0.60 l Dakar version 0.55 l Battery terminal Acid-free grease, corrosion protection e.g. Vaseline...
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Fuel and lubricants F 650 GS Brake fluid DOT 4 We recommend BMW brake fluids Attention: Use only new brake fluid to DOT 4 specification. Coolant Brand-name long-life antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor Attention: Use only nitrite-free antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor.
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Electrical system F 650 GS Spark plugs Approved makes/types NGK DR8 EB Electrode gap 0.6 - 0.7 mm Wear limit 0.9 mm Fuses “Minifuse” flat-socket fuses Ratings 4 A, 7.5 A, 10 A and 15 A Headlights Halogen headlight Bulbs High-beam/low-beam H4 halogen bulb, 12 V, 60/55 W headlight...
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Dimensions and weights F 650 GS Overall length 2,185 mm Dakar version 2,189 mm Width across mirrors 910 mm acr. handlebars (with weights) 805 mm Dakar version 895 mm across front footrests 568 mm Dakar version 588 mm across rear footrests 664 mm Overall height (without mirr.,...
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Dimensions and weights F 650 GS Unladen weight (ready to ride, tank full) 194 kg Maximum permitted weight 380 kg Permitted wheel loads Front 124 kg Rear 256 kg...
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Performance data F 650 GS F 650 GS [37 kW] [25 kW] Maximum speed acc. to type approval test 170 km/h 145 km/h two-up 162 km/h 135 km/h Power/weight ratio ready for road +rider 7.24 kg/kW 10.72 kg/kW (75 kg) at gross weight limit 10.27 kg/kW 15.20 kg/kW...
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A - D Accessories, genuine BMW Capacity, engine, 64 parts, 15 Castor, 62 Air filter, 43 Chain, 30 Annual Inspection Adjusting, 30 Confirmation of maintenance Checking, 29 work, 8, 9, 10 Cleaning/care Annual Inspection, notes, 3 General instructions, 53, 55...
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Motorcycle data Model Frame No. Colour No. First registered on Registration No. Dealer data Person to contact for Service work Ms./Mr. Tel. No. Dealer’s address with telephone No. (company stamp)
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