Refueling - BMW F 800 GS Rider's Manual

Center stand
OE
with center stand
Switch off engine.
If the ground is soft or un-
even, there is no guaran-
tee that the motorcycle will rest
firmly on the stand.
Always check that the ground
under the stand is level and
firm.
Excessive movements
could result in the center
stand retracting, and the
motorcycle would topple as a
result.
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
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.
Leaded fuel will destroy the
catalytic converter.
Do not refuel with leaded gaso-
line or gasoline with metallic
additives, e. g. manganese or
Iron.
Ethanol E85 might damage
the engine and fuel supply
system.
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 %, i. e., E10,
may be used for refueling.
Recommended fuel qual-
ity
Super unleaded, (max. 10 %
ethanol, E10)
89 AKI (95 ROZ/RON)
89 AKI
with regular unleaded gaso-
OE
line (RON 91)
Regular unleaded (minor
restrictions with regard to
power and fuel consump-
tion), (max. 10 % ethanol,
E10)
87 AKI (91 ROZ/RON)
87 AKI
Refueling procedure
Fuel is highly flammable.
Fire at the fuel tank can
result in fire and explosion.
Do not smoke. Never bring a
naked flame near the fuel tank.
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