BMW Motorrad G 650 GS 2007, Rider'S Manual

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Page 3: ...contains important information on how to operate the controls and how to make the best possible use of all your BMW s technical features In addition it contains information on maintenance and care to help you maintain your motorcycle s reliability and safety as well as its value If you have questions concerning your motorcycle your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer will gladly provide advice and assi...

Page 4: ...ion 27 Ignition switch and steering lock 28 Clock 29 Odometer and tripmeters 30 Lights 30 Turn indicators 31 Hazard warning flashers 32 Emergency off switch kill switch 33 BMW Motorrad ABS 33 Grip heating 34 Clutch 35 Mirrors 35 Spring preload 36 Damping 36 Tyres 37 Headlight 38 Seat 39 5 Riding 41 Safety instructions 42 Checklist 44 Starting 44 Running in 46 Brakes 47 Parking your motorcycle 48 R...

Page 5: ... 10 Technical data 107 Troubleshooting chart 108 Threaded fasteners 109 Engine 111 Fuel 112 Engine oil 112 Clutch 113 Transmission 113 Rear wheel drive 114 Running gear 114 Brakes 115 Wheels and tyres 115 Electrics 116 Frame 118 Dimensions 119 Weights 119 Riding specifications 120 11 Service 121 BMW Motorrad service 122 BMW Motorrad service quality 122 BMW Motorrad Service Card on the spot break d...

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Page 7: ...General instructions General instructions Overview 6 Abbreviations and symbols 6 Equipment 6 Technical data 7 Currency 7 1 5 z General instructions ProCarManuals com ...

Page 8: ...r items of equip ment on the motorcycle Indicates the end of an item of information Instruction Result of an activity Reference to a page with more detailed informa tion Indicates the end of a passage relating to spe cific accessories or items of equipment Tightening torque Item of technical data OE Optional extra The motorcycles are as sembled complete with all the BMW optional ex tras originally...

Page 9: ... standards and comply with the tolerance requirements of the Deutsches Institut für Normung e V DIN Versions for individual countries may differ Currency The high safety and quality standards of BMW motorcycles are maintained by constant development work on designs equipment and accessories Because of this your motorcycle may differ from the information supplied in the Rider s Manual Nor can BMW M...

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Page 11: ...l views General view left side 11 General view right side 13 Underneath the seat 14 Instrument panel 15 Handlebar fitting left 16 Handlebar fitting right 17 Handlebar fitting centre 18 2 9 z General views ProCarManuals com ...

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Page 13: ...ral view left side 1 Battery underneath centre trim panel 94 2 Oil dipstick and engine oil filler neck 66 3 Seat lock 39 4 Power socket 58 5 Coolant level indicator 72 2 11 z General views ProCarManuals com ...

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Page 15: ... frame tube VIN on steering head bearing right 4 Air filter underneath side panel 91 5 Adjuster for spring preload rear 36 6 Adjuster for damping char acteristic rear suspension 36 7 Brake fluid reservoir rear 72 8 Tyre pressures table on rear wheel swinging arm 2 13 z General views ProCarManuals com ...

Page 16: ...Underneath the seat 1 Fuse box 84 2 Toolkit 3 Payload table Tray for Rider s Manual 2 14 z General views ProCarManuals com ...

Page 17: ...Instrument panel 1 Speedometer 2 Telltale lights 20 3 Rev counter 4 Operation of the clock 29 5 Clock 6 Operating the odometer 30 7 Odometer and tripmeters 2 15 z General views ProCarManuals com ...

Page 18: ...Handlebar fitting left 1 Headlight flasher 2 High beam headlight 31 3 Horn 4 Switch for turn indicators 31 2 16 z General views ProCarManuals com ...

Page 19: ...Handlebar fitting right 1 Emergency off switch kill switch 33 2 Grip heating 34 3 Starter button 44 2 17 z General views ProCarManuals com ...

Page 20: ...Handlebar fitting centre 1 Operating the ABS 33 2 Hazard warning flashers 32 2 18 z General views ProCarManuals com ...

Page 21: ...Status indicators Status indicators Status indicators 20 Standard warnings 20 ABS warnings 23 3 19 z Status indicators ProCarManuals com ...

Page 22: ...lights 1 Turn indicators 2 High beam headlight 3 Idle Standard warnings Mode of presentation Warnings are indicated by warn ing lights 1 The possible warnings are listed on the next page 3 20 z Status indicators ProCarManuals com ...

Page 23: ...ngs overview Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning shows Fuel down to reserve 22 shows Insufficient engine oil pressure 22 shows Coolant temperature too high 22 3 21 z Status indicators ProCarManuals com ...

Page 24: ...e insufficient oil pres sure warning does not fulfil the function of an oil gauge The only way of checking whether the oil level is correct is to check with the oil dipstick Possible cause Engine oil level too low Check the engine oil level 66 If the oil level is too low Top up the engine oil 68 Possible cause If the engine oil level is correct Riding when engine oil pressure is low can result in ...

Page 25: ...ing If possible ride in the part load range to cool down the engine In traffic jams switch off the engine but leave the ignition switched on so that the radiat or fan continues to operate If the coolant temperature is frequently too high have the fault rectified as soon as pos sible by a specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer ABS warnings Mode of presentation ABS warnings...

Page 26: ...Warnings overview Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning Flashes Self diagnosis not completed 25 shows ABS deactivated 25 shows ABS fault 25 3 24 z Status indicators ProCarManuals com ...

Page 27: ...ning light shows Possible cause The rider has switched off the ABS system Activate the ABS function 34 ABS fault ABS warning light shows Possible cause The ABS control unit has detec ted a fault The ABS function is not available You can continue to ride Bear in mind that the ABS function is not available Bear in mind the more detailed information on situations that can lead to an ABS fault 55 Have...

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Page 29: ...dometer and tripmeters 30 Lights 30 Turn indicators 31 Hazard warning flashers 32 Emergency off switch kill switch 33 BMW Motorrad ABS 33 Grip heating 34 Clutch 35 Mirrors 35 Spring preload 36 Damping 36 Tyres 37 Headlight 38 Seat 39 4 27 z Operation ProCarManuals com ...

Page 30: ...W Motorrad dealer Switching on ignition Turn the key to the ON posi tion Lights and all function circuits switched on Engine can be started ABS self diagnosis is performed 45 Switching off ignition Turn the key to the R position Lights switched off Handlebars not locked Key can be removed Locking handlebars If the motorcycle is on the side stand the surface of the ground will determine wheth er it...

Page 31: ...ine wheth er it is better to turn the handle bars to the left or right However the motorcycle is more stable on a level surface with the handle bars turned to the left than with the handlebars turned to the right On level ground always turn the handlebars to the left to set the steering lock Turn the handlebars to the full left or right lock position Turn the key to the P position while moving the...

Page 32: ...eter and tripmeters Selecting readings Switch on the ignition Press button 1 Each time the button is pressed the display toggles Total distance covered Tripmeter Resetting tripmeter Switch on the ignition Select the tripmeter Press and hold down button 1 The tripmeter is reset to zero Lights Parking light The parking lights switch on automatically when the ignition is switched on The side lights p...

Page 33: ...n Press the rear section of full beam headlight switch 1 High beam headlight switched off Headlight flasher Press headlight flasher but ton 1 The high beam headlight is switched on until you release the button Turn indicators Operating turn indicators Push turn indicator button 1 to the left Left hand turn indicators switched on The turn indicator telltale light flashes Push the turn indicator but...

Page 34: ...ashers for longer than absolutely necessary Press the left section of switch for hazard warning flashers 1 The hazard warning flashers are switched on The turn indicator telltale light flashes Switch off the ignition The hazard warning flashers continue to operate The turn indicator telltale light goes out Switching off hazard warning flashers Press the right section of switch for hazard warning f...

Page 35: ... the engine quickly and easily a Normal operating position run b Engine switched off You cannot start the engine unless the kill switch is in the run position BMW Motorrad ABS Deactivating ABS function Switch on the ignition or bring the motorcycle to a stop Press and hold down ABS but ton 1 ABS warning light starts to show Release the ABS button within five seconds The ABS function is deactiv ate...

Page 36: ...If you switch the ignition off then on again and the ABS light comes back on there is a fault in the ABS Grip heating 1 Grip heating switch The handlebar grips have two stage heating Stage two is for heating the grips quickly it is ad visable to switch back to stage one as soon as the grips are warm The handlebar grip heat ing places a strain on the battery Do not switch on the grip heating unless...

Page 37: ...usting screw is easi er to turn if you push the clutch lever forward possible settings Position 1 Smallest span Position 2 Medium span Position 3 Largest span Mirrors Adjusting mirrors Turn the mirror to the correct position Adjusting mirror arm Slacken nut 1 Turn the mirror arm to the ap propriate position Tighten the nut to the spe cified tightening torque while holding the mirror arm to en sure...

Page 38: ...e motorcycle is be ing ridden can lead to accidents Do not attempt to adjust spring preload unless the motorcycle is at a standstill If you want to increase spring preload turn knob 1 in the dir ection indicated by the HIGH arrow If you want to reduce spring preload turn knob 1 in the dir ection indicated by the LOW arrow Basic setting of spring preload rear Turn the knob counter clockwise to the ...

Page 39: ...fter damping characteristic use a screw driver to turn adjusting screw 1 in the direction indicated by the S arrow Rebound stage basic setting rear turn the bottom adjusting screw as far as it will go in the H direction and then turn it back three quarters of a turn Full load of fuel with rider 85 kg Tyres Checking tyre pressure Incorrect tyre pressures im pair the motorcycle s hand ling character...

Page 40: ...ry where the opposite rule of the road applies its asymmet ric low beam headlight will tend to dazzle oncoming traffic Have the headlight set accord ingly by a specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Headlight beam throw and spring preload Headlight beam throw is gener ally kept constant when spring preload is adjusted to suit load Spring preload adjustment might not suffi...

Page 41: ...alist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer a Lengthens beam throw b Shortens beam throw Seat Removing seat Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its stand Open seat lock 1 with the igni tion key Remove cover 2 Pull up release lever 3 and lift the seat at the rear Let go the release lever and work the seat to the rear to remove 4 39 z Operation ProCarM...

Page 42: ...s 4 in holders 5 on left and right and push the seat forward Engage the seat in the latching mechanism at the rear The seat engages with an aud ible click Install cover 2 Lock seat lock 1 with the igni tion key 4 40 z Operation ProCarManuals com ...

Page 43: ...Riding Riding Safety instructions 42 Checklist 44 Starting 44 Running in 46 Brakes 47 Parking your motorcycle 48 Refuelling 50 Securing motorcycle for transporta tion 50 5 41 z Riding ProCarManuals com ...

Page 44: ...eed the permissible gross weight and be sure to comply with the instructions on loading Alcohol and drugs Even small amounts of alcohol or drugs will ad versely affect your perception and your ability to assess situ ations and make decisions and slow down your reflexes Med ication can exacerbate these ef fects Do not ride your motorcycle after consuming alcohol drugs and or medication Risk of pois...

Page 45: ...tact with the hot exhaust pipe Do not permit flammable materi als to come into contact with the hot exhaust system Cooling would be inadequate if the engine were allowed to idle for a lengthy period with the motorcycle at a standstill overheating would result In extreme cases the motorcycle could catch fire Do not allow the engine to idle unnecessarily Ride away imme diately after starting the eng...

Page 46: ...ycle with the side stand extended and a gear engaged The engine will switch itself off if you start it with the gearbox in neutral and then engage a gear before retracting the side stand Gearbox You can start the engine when the gearbox is in neutral or if you pull the clutch with a gear en gaged Starting engine Kill switch 1 in run position a Gearbox lubrication is en sured only when the engine i...

Page 47: ...ough the starter turns insufficient battery voltage might be causing the problem Recharge the battery before you start the engine or use jump leads and a donor battery to start The engine starts Consult the troubleshooting chart below if the engine re fuses to start 108 ABS self diagnosis BMW Motorrad ABS performs self diagnosis to ensure its op erability Self diagnosis is per formed automatically...

Page 48: ...recommended for running in Running in speed max 5000 min 1 for the first 1000 km No full load acceleration Avoid low engine speeds at full load Do not omit the first inspection after 500 1200 km Brake pads New brake pads must bed down and therefore do not achieve their optimum friction levels during the first 500 km You can compensate for this initial reduction in braking efficiency by exerting gr...

Page 49: ...e increase in deceleration and the tyres cannot transmit the full braking force to the surface of the road Under these circum stances the front wheel can lock up ABS has to intervene to keep the front wheel from locking this increases stopping distance Descending mountain passes There is a danger of the brakes fading if you use only the rear brakes when des cending mountain passes Under extreme co...

Page 50: ... motorcycle will rest firmly on the stand Always check that the ground under the stand is level and firm Switch off the engine Pull the handbrake lever Hold the motorcycle upright and balanced Use your left foot to extend the side stand fully The side stand is designed to support only the weight of the motorcycle Do not lean or sit on the motorcycle with the side stand extended Slowly lean the mot...

Page 51: ...ys check that the ground under the stand is level and firm Switch off the engine Dismount and keep your left hand on the left handlebar grip Grip the rear frame with your right hand Use your right foot on the pin of the centre stand to press the stand down until its curved feet touch the ground Place your full body weight on the centre stand and at the same time pull the motorcycle to the rear Exc...

Page 52: ...leaded fuel Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its stand Use the ignition key to unlock fuel filler cap 1 and pop the cap open Refuel with fuel of the grade stated below do not fill the tank past the bottom edge of the filler neck Recommended fuel grade 91 ROZ RON Regular un leaded Usable fuel capacity approx 17 3 l Reserve fuel 4 l Press the fuel tank cap down fir...

Page 53: ...ntre stand Risk of damaging compon ents Take care not to trap components such as brake lines or wires At the front secure the straps to the bottom fork bridge on both sides At the rear secure the straps to the rear footrests on both sides and tighten the straps Tighten all the straps uniformly the motorcycle s suspension should be compressed as tightly as possible front and rear 5 51 z Riding ProC...

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Page 55: ...Engineering details Engineering details Brake system with BMW Motorrad ABS 54 6 53 z Engineering details ProCarManuals com ...

Page 56: ...n be transmit ted to the road can drop to zero If the brakes are applied under these circumstances the ABS has to reduce braking force to ensure that directional stability is maintained when the wheels regain contact with the road sur face At this instant the BMW Motorrad ABS must assume an extremely low coefficient of fric tion so that the wheels will con tinue to rotate under all imagin able cir...

Page 57: ...ycle held stationary by applying the front brake burn out Heating up with the motorcycle on the centre stand or an auxil iary stand engine idling or with a gear engaged Rear wheel locked for a lengthy period for example while des cending off road If a fault message is issued on account of exceptional riding conditions as outlined above you can reactivate the ABS function by switching the ignition ...

Page 58: ...momentum take over and even BMW Motorrad ABS is unable to counteract their effects 6 56 z Engineering details ProCarManuals com ...

Page 59: ...Accessories Accessories General instructions 58 Power socket 58 Luggage 59 CasesOA 60 TopcaseOA 62 7 57 z Accessories ProCarManuals com ...

Page 60: ... constituting a safety haz ard Country specific official au thorisation does not suffice as assurance Tests conducted by these instances cannot make provision for all operating con ditions experienced by BMW mo torcycles and consequently they are not sufficient in some circum stances Use only parts and accessor ies approved by BMW for your motorcycle Whenever you are planning modifications comply ...

Page 61: ...eft and right are equal Make sure that the weight is uniformly distributed between right and left Pack heavy items at the bot tom and toward the inboard side Note the maximum permissible payload of the cases and the speed limit for riding with cases on the motorcycle Payload of cases max 5 kg Maximum permissible speed for riding with cases fitted to the motorcycle max 130 km h with topcaseOA Note ...

Page 62: ...osing cases Close the case lid The lid engages with an aud ible click Closing the carry handle while the case lock is in line with the forward direction of travel can result in damage to the locking tongue Make sure that the case lock is at right angles to the forward dir ection of travel when you close the carry handle Push carry handle 3 down The handle engages with an audible click To lock turn...

Page 63: ...ter casing of the case is set to one or other of the two limit stops Close and lock all four latching levers 1 Close the case Removing cases To unlock turn key 1 in the case lock to right angles with the forward direction of travel Hold down release lever 2 yel low and pull up carry handle 3 Pull release lever 4 red up Latching flap 5 pops up Fully open the latching flap Take a firm grip of the ha...

Page 64: ...r 4 red if the lever is difficult to close simultaneously press down on the latching flap Close carry handle 3 To lock turn the lock with the key until it is in line with the forward direction of travel and remove the key TopcaseOA Opening topcase If applicable unlock topcase lock 1 Pull locking lever 2 up The lid of the topcase can be opened 7 62 z Accessories ProCarManuals com ...

Page 65: ...e click If applicable lock topcase lock 1 Removing topcase If applicable unlock topcase lock 1 Push locking lever 2 down Pull the topcase back and clear of the luggage carrier Installing topcase Push the topcase with guides 3 forward onto the adapter plate until seated 7 63 z Accessories ProCarManuals com ...

Page 66: ... locking lever 2 up mak ing sure that the lever engages the adapter plate at position 4 The locking lever engages with an audible click If applicable lock topcase lock 1 7 64 z Accessories ProCarManuals com ...

Page 67: ... Brake system 68 Brake pads 69 Brake fluid 71 Coolant 72 Clutch 74 Tyres 74 Rims and spokes 75 Chain 75 Wheels 77 BMW Motorrad front wheel stand 83 Fuses 84 Bulbs 85 Air filter 91 Jump starting 93 Battery 94 Body panels 96 8 65 z Maintenance ProCarManuals com ...

Page 68: ...ended spanner Width across flats 15 2 Open ended spanner Width across flats 14 19 3 Spark plug wrench 4 Reversible blade screw driver with star head and plain tips Small screwdriver with star head tip 5 Torx bit T25 Torx wrench T45 6 Spare fuses with puller tool Minifuses 4 A 7 5 A 10 A and 15 A Engine oil Checking engine oil level The engine can seize if the oil level is low and this can lead to ...

Page 69: ... sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its centre stand Remove oil dipstick 1 by turn ing it counter clockwise Wipe the oil off MIN MAX part of dipstick 2 with a clean dry cloth Seat the oil dipstick on the oil filler neck but do not engage the threads Remove the oil dipstick and check the oil level Engine oil specified level Between MIN and MAX marks If the oil level is b...

Page 70: ... clockwise Top up the engine oil until the level reaches mark a Check the engine oil level 66 Install the oil dipstick Brake system Dependability of the brake system A fully functional brake system is a basic requirement for the road safety of your motorcycle Do not ride the motorcycle if you have any doubts about the de pendability of the brake system Under these circumstances have the brake syst...

Page 71: ...ey can cause damage to the brake sys tem In order to ensure the dependab ility of the brake system do not permit the brake pads to wear past the minimum permissible thickness Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its stand Visually inspect the brake pads to ascertain their thickness Viewing direction Between the spokes toward brake caliper 1 Brake disc thickness front...

Page 72: ... permissible thickness Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its stand Visually inspect the brake pads to ascertain their thickness Viewing direction From be hind toward brake caliper 1 Brake pad wear limit rear min 1 0 mm Friction pad only without backing plate The wear indicators must be clearly visible If the wear indicating mark is no longer visible Have the brake...

Page 73: ...ck the brake fluid level at regular intervals Move the handlebars to the straight ahead position Check the brake fluid level in front reservoir 1 The brake fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir drops as the brake pads wear Brake fluid level front DOT4 brake fluid It is impermissible for the brake fluid level to drop be low the MIN mark Brake fluid reservoir horizontal If the brake fluid level d...

Page 74: ...Wear of the brake pads causes the brake fluid level in the reservoir to sink Brake fluid level rear DOT4 brake fluid It is impermissible for the brake fluid level to drop be low the MIN mark Brake fluid reservoir horizontal If the brake fluid level drops be low the permitted level Have the defect rectified as quickly as possible by a spe cialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad deale...

Page 75: ...e coolant level is too high Seek the advice of a specialist workshop preferably an author ised BMW Motorrad dealer Topping up coolant Remove the left side panel 98 Open cap 1 of the coolant ex pansion tank and top up the coolant to the specified level Check the coolant level 72 Close the cap of the coolant expansion tank Install the left side panel 99 8 73 z Maintenance ProCarManuals com ...

Page 76: ...boot 1 back over the ad justing screw Tyres Checking tyre tread depth Your motorcycle s handling and grip can be impaired even before the tyres wear to the minimum tyre tread depth permitted by law Have the tyres changed in good time before they wear to the minimum permissible tread depth Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its stand Measure the tyre tread depth in ...

Page 77: ...Have the spokes checked by a specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Chain Lubricating chain Dirt dust and inadequate lubrication will result in ac celerated wear and significantly shorten the drive chain s useful life Clean and lubricate the drive chain at regular intervals Lubricate the drive chain every 1000 km at the latest Lubric ate the chain more frequently if the m...

Page 78: ...nter holding at the left hand side if necessary Use adjusting screws 2 on left and right to adjust chain ten sion Turning screws clockwise re duces chain tension Turning screws counter clock wise increases chain tension Check the chain tension 75 Make sure that scale read ings 3 are the same on left and right Tighten quick release axle nut 1 to the specified torque counter holding at the left hand...

Page 79: ... s wheels are pro grammed into the control unit and are fundamental to all cal culations Any change in these influencing variables caused for example by a switch to wheels other than those installed ex works can have serious effects on the performance of the sys tem The sensor rings are essential for correct road speed calculation and they too must match the motorcycle s system and con sequently c...

Page 80: ...nd for lifting the motorcycle Install the front wheel stand 83 Release axle clamping screw 2 Remove axle 3 support the wheel while doing so Do not remove the grease from the axle Roll the front wheel forward to remove Remove spacing bushings 4 and 5 from the wheel hub Installing front wheel Slip spacing bushings 5 and 4 onto the wheel hub 8 78 z Maintenance ProCarManuals com ...

Page 81: ...and tighten to specified torque Fastener quick release axle front 45 Nm Remove the front wheel stand Apply the front brake and firmly compress the front forks sever al times Tighten axle clamping screw 2 to the specified torque Clamp front quick re lease axle 23 Nm Insert the ABS sensor into its bore and install screw 1 without centre standOE Remove the auxiliary stand Removing rear wheel Make sur...

Page 82: ...iliary stand with centre standOE Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its centre stand Remove screw 1 of the speed sensor and remove the speed sensor from the holder Remove axle nut 2 counter holding at the left hand side if necessary Slacken adjusting screws 3 on left and right by turning them counter clockwise 8 80 z Maintenance ProCarManuals com ...

Page 83: ...re loose fits in the wheel Make sure that these parts are not damaged or lost on removal Install the rear wheel Threaded fasteners not tightened to the specified torque can work loose or their threads can suffer damage Always have the security of the fasteners checked by a specialist workshop preferably an author ised BMW Motorrad dealer Make sure that the brake cal iper moves on guide 6 Roll the ...

Page 84: ...e rear wheel as far for ward as possible and loop the chain over sprocket 4 Install axle nut 2 but do not tighten it at this point Seat the speed sensor in the holder and install screw 1 of the speed sensor Adjust the chain tension 76 without centre standOE Remove the auxiliary stand 8 82 z Maintenance ProCarManuals com ...

Page 85: ...port motorcycles not fitted with a centre stand or without other auxiliary stands A motor cycle resting only on the front wheel stand and the rear wheel can topple Place the motorcycle on its centre stand or another auxiliary stand before lifting the front wheel with the BMW Motorrad front wheel stand Use the front wheel stand with the number 0 402 240 Slacken adjusting screws 1 of the front wheel...

Page 86: ... could topple to one side When raising the motorcycle make sure that the auxiliary stand remains on the ground If ne cessary adjust the height of the front wheel stand or the auxiliary stand Apply uniform pressure to push the front wheel stand down and raise the motorcycle Fuses Removing fuse Risk of fire if an attempt is made to jumper defective fuse Always replace defective fuses with new fuses ...

Page 87: ...lace defective bulbs as soon as possible always carry a complete set of spare bulbs if possible The bulb is pressurised and can cause injury if dam aged Wear protective goggles and gloves when changing bulbs The types of bulb fitted to your motorcycle are listed in the section entitled Technical data Do not touch the glass of new bulbs with your fingers Use a clean dry cloth to hold the bulbs when...

Page 88: ...r the parking light Consequently the rubber cap cannot be removed Turn retaining ring 3 counter clockwise to release and re move the ring Remove bulb 4 Replace the defective bulb Bulb for low beam and high beam headlight H4 12 V 55 W 60 W Install bulb 4 making sure that tab 5 is correctly positioned Hold retaining ring 3 in position and turn it clockwise to secure 8 86 z Maintenance ProCarManuals ...

Page 89: ...Always make sure that the motorcycle is stable and firmly supported Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its stand Switch off the ignition Disconnect plug 1 Remove rubber cap 2 The rubber cap encloses and forms a seal around the wiring for the parking light Consequently the rubber cap cannot be removed 8 87 z Maintenance ProCarManuals com ...

Page 90: ...ing Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket Replace the defective bulb Bulb for parking light W5W 12 V 5 W Insert the bulb into the bulb socket Insert parking light socket 3 into the headlight housing Install rubber cap 2 8 88 z Maintenance ProCarManuals com ...

Page 91: ...y supported Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its stand Remove screw 1 Pull the glass out of the reflect or housing at the threaded fastener side Press bulb 2 into its socket and turn it counter clockwise to remove Replace the defective bulb Bulbs for flashing turn indicators front R10W 12 V 10 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators rear R10W 12 V 10 W 8 89 z Mainte...

Page 92: ...ot standing firmly the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below Always make sure that the motorcycle is stable and firmly supported Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its stand Switch off the ignition Remove two screws 1 and re move the rear light glass Press bulb 2 into its socket and turn it counter clockwise to remove 8 90 z Mainte...

Page 93: ...to install Hold the rear light glass in pos ition and install two screws 1 Air filter Replacing air filter element Remove the right side panel 96 Remove two screws 1 Pull out connecting flange 2 Disconnect intake air pipe 3 from the air filter housing and remove it from mount 4 Disconnect plug 5 8 91 z Maintenance ProCarManuals com ...

Page 94: ...ement 6 Connect plug 5 Seat the intake air pipe in mount 4 Seat the intake air pipe in guides 7 of the air filter housing Take care not to bend the rubber seals of the air filter element out of shape Install connecting flange 2 8 92 z Maintenance ProCarManuals com ...

Page 95: ...irm and place the motor cycle on its stand Remove the seat 39 Remove cover 1 from the bat tery connection point Begin by connecting one end of the red jump lead to the motorcycle s battery connec tion point and the other end to the positive terminal of the donor vehicle s battery Connect one end of the black jump lead to a suitable earthing point on the motorcycle e g screw 2 and the other end to ...

Page 96: ...If the motorcycle is to be out of use for more than four weeks disconnect the battery or con nect a suitable trickle charger to the battery Charging battery when connected Charging the connected battery directly at the bat tery terminals can damage the vehicle electronics Always disconnect the battery from the on board circuits be fore recharging it with a charger connected directly to the battery...

Page 97: ... 100 Push back cover 1 of the bat tery s positive terminal Disconnection in the wrong sequence increases the risk of short circuits Always proceed in the correct sequence Disconnect negative lead 2 first Then disconnect positive lead 3 Disengage battery retaining strap 4 and disconnect breath er hose 5 Lift the battery up and out work it slightly back and forth if it is difficult to remove Install...

Page 98: ...d distilled water Between MIN and MAX marks If the acid level is below the MIN mark Top up the battery acid with distilled water to the specified level Body panels Removing right side panel Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its stand Remove four screws 1 and re move the flashing turn indicator with the side panel 8 96 z Maintenance ProCarManuals com ...

Page 99: ... 4 Pull the side panel out of the mount at position 5 then work the side panel up and clear of the motorcycle Installing right side panel Seat the side panel in the centre trim panel at points 6 and push it into mount 5 Tighten screw 4 8 97 z Maintenance ProCarManuals com ...

Page 100: ...panel in position and install four screws 1 Removing left side panel Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its stand Remove four screws 1 and re move the flashing turn indicator with the side panel Disconnect plug 2 Remove the seat 39 8 98 z Maintenance ProCarManuals com ...

Page 101: ...p and clear of the motorcycle In this process take care not to damage rubber boot 7 Installing left side panel Lower the side panel over the oil filler neck from above In this process take care not to damage rubber boot Seat the side panel in the centre trim panel at points 8 and push it into mount 6 8 99 z Maintenance ProCarManuals com ...

Page 102: ... Connect plug 2 Hold the flashing turn indicator with side panel in position and install four screws 1 Removing centre trim panel Remove the right side panel 96 Remove the left side panel 98 Remove two screws 1 and re move the centre trim panel 8 100 z Maintenance ProCarManuals com ...

Page 103: ...Installing centre trim panel Hold the centre trim panel in position and install two screws 1 Install the left side panel 99 Install the right side panel 97 8 101 z Maintenance ProCarManuals com ...

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Page 105: ... Care products 104 Washing motorcycle 104 Cleaning easily damaged compon ents 104 Paint care 105 Protective wax coating 106 Laying up motorcycle 106 Restoring motorcycle to use 106 9 103 z Care ProCarManuals com ...

Page 106: ... the sun Make sure that the motorcycle is washed frequently especially during the winter months To remove road salt clean the motorcycle with cold water im mediately after every trip 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 until the brakes hav...

Page 107: ...ubber seals can cause damage Do not use silicone sprays or other care products that contain silicon Paint care Washing the motorcycle regularly will help counteract the long term effects of substances that dam age the paint especially if your motorcycle is ridden in areas with high air pollution or natural sources of dirt for example tree resin or pollen Remove particularly aggressive substances i...

Page 108: ... with a suitable lubricant Coat bright metal and chrome plated parts with an acid free grease e g Vaseline Stand the motorcycle in a dry room in such a way that there is no load on either wheel Before laying the vehicle up out of use have the en gine oil and the oil filter element changed by a specialist work shop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Com bine work for laying up restoring t...

Page 109: ... fasteners 109 Engine 111 Fuel 112 Engine oil 112 Clutch 113 Transmission 113 Rear wheel drive 114 Running gear 114 Brakes 115 Wheels and tyres 115 Electrics 116 Frame 118 Dimensions 119 Weights 119 Riding specifications 120 10 107 z Technical data ProCarManuals com ...

Page 110: ...gency off switch kill switch Kill switch in operating position run Side stand Retract the side stand 44 Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull clutch lever 44 No fuel in tank Refuelling 50 Battery flat Charge the battery when connected 94 10 108 z Technical data ProCarManuals com ...

Page 111: ...t M16 x 1 5 10 9 45 Nm Clamp front quick release axle M8 x 20 23 Nm Rear wheel Value Valid Fastener quick release axle rear M16 x 1 5 100 Nm Tensioning screws for drive chain M8 x 70 10 Nm Mirror arm Value Valid Union nut mirror 20 Nm 10 109 z Technical data ProCarManuals com ...

Page 112: ...Mirror arm Value Valid Clamping screw mirror to handlebar fitting 21 Nm 10 110 z Technical data ProCarManuals com ...

Page 113: ...d gearbox and dry sump lubrication Displacement 652 cm3 Cylinder bore 100 mm Piston stroke 83 mm Compression ratio 11 5 1 Nominal output 37 kW at engine speed 6500 min 1 with power reductionOA 25 kW at engine speed 5500 min 1 Torque 60 Nm at engine speed 4800 min 1 with power reductionOA 51 Nm at engine speed 4000 min 1 Maximum engine speed max 7500 min 1 Idle speed 1480 min 1 10 111 z Technical d...

Page 114: ...W 40 20 C SAE 15W 40 10 C Oil grades Mineral engine oils of API classification SF to SH BMW Motorrad recommends not using oil addit ives because they can have a detrimental effect on clutch operation BMW Motorrad recommends not using synthetic oils for the first 10000 km Please do not hesitate to contact your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer if you have any questions relating the choice of a suitabl...

Page 115: ...ype claw shift 5 speed gearbox Gearbox transmission ratios 1 946 37 72 teeth Primary transmission ratio 2 750 12 33 teeth 1st gear 1 750 16 28 teeth 2nd gear 1 313 16 21 teeth 3rd gear 1 045 22 23 teeth 4th gear 0 875 24 21 teeth 5th gear 10 113 z Technical data ProCarManuals com ...

Page 116: ...spension Telescopic forks Spring travel front 170 mm At wheel Type of rear suspension Central spring strut pivoted to lever system with coil spring and single tube gas filled shock ab sorber spring preload steplessly hydraulically ad justable rebound stage damping steplessly ad justable Spring travel rear 165 mm At wheel 10 114 z Technical data ProCarManuals com ...

Page 117: ...ar Organic material Wheels and tyres Recommended tyre sets You can obtain an up to date list of approved tyres from your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer or on the Internet at www bmw motorrad com Front wheel Front wheel type Spoked wheel Front wheel rim size 2 50 x 19 Tyre designation front 100 90 19 Rear wheel Rear wheel type Spoked wheel Rear wheel rim size 3 00 x 17 Tyre designation rear 130 80 ...

Page 118: ...p at tyre temperature 20 C 2 3 bar two up and or with luggage at tyre tem perature 20 C Electrics Battery Battery type Lead acid battery Battery rated voltage 12 V Battery rated capacity 12 Ah Spark plugs Spark plugs manufacturer and designation NGK DR 8 EB Electrode gap of spark plug 0 6 0 7 mm When new max 0 9 mm Wear limit 10 116 z Technical data ProCarManuals com ...

Page 119: ... 10 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators rear R10W 12 V 10 W Fuses Current rating of fuse 1 for engine electronics 15 A Current rating of fuse 2 for instrument panel haz ard warning flashers on board socket optional accessories and diagnosis plug 10 A Current rating of fuse 3 for horn and headlight flasher 7 5 A Current rating of fuse 4 for low beam headlight 7 5 A 10 117 z Technical data ProCarMa...

Page 120: ...and optional accessories 7 5 A Current rating of fuse 7 for rear light and parking light 4 A Current rating of fuse 8 for heated handlebar grips 4 A Frame Frame type Bridge type steel frame with bottom truss and bolt on rear frame Type plate location Main frame top right on steering head VIN location Steering head right 10 118 z Technical data ProCarManuals com ...

Page 121: ... 780 mm Without rider at unladen weight with lowered suspensionOE 750 mm Without rider at unladen weight with high seatOA 820 mm Without rider at unladen weight Weights Unladen weight 193 kg DIN unladen weight ready for road 90 load of fuel without optional extras Permissible gross weight 380 kg Maximum payload max 187 kg 10 119 z Technical data ProCarManuals com ...

Page 122: ...Riding specifications Top speed 170 km h with power reductionOA 145 km h 10 120 z Technical data ProCarManuals com ...

Page 123: ... Motorrad service quality 122 BMW Motorrad Service Card on the spot breakdown assistance 122 BMW Motorrad service network 123 Maintenance work 123 Confirmation of maintenance work 124 Confirmation of service 129 11 121 z Service ProCarManuals com ...

Page 124: ...ty BMW Motorrad is a byword for excellent quality of service To ensure that your BMW is al ways in optimum condition BMW Motorrad recommends that you have the maintenance work re quired for your motorcycle car ried out regularly preferably by your authorised BMW Motor rad dealer For generous treat ment of claims submitted after the warranty period has expired evidence of regular maintenance is ess...

Page 125: ...ia 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 mo torcycle has covered between 500 km and 1 200 km BMW Service The BMW Service is carried out once a year the extent of servi cing can vary depending on the age of the...

Page 126: ...work BMW Pre delivery Check Completed on Stamp signature BMW Running in Check Completed on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if logged beforehand Odometer reading Stamp signature 11 124 z Service ProCarManuals com ...

Page 127: ...ng Stamp signature BMW Service Completed on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if logged beforehand Odometer reading Stamp signature BMW Service Completed on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if logged beforehand Odometer reading Stamp signature 11 125 z Service ProCarManuals com ...

Page 128: ...ng Stamp signature BMW Service Completed on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if logged beforehand Odometer reading Stamp signature BMW Service Completed on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if logged beforehand Odometer reading Stamp signature 11 126 z Service ProCarManuals com ...

Page 129: ...ng Stamp signature BMW Service Completed on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if logged beforehand Odometer reading Stamp signature BMW Service Completed on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if logged beforehand Odometer reading Stamp signature 11 127 z Service ProCarManuals com ...

Page 130: ...ng Stamp signature BMW Service Completed on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if logged beforehand Odometer reading Stamp signature BMW Service Completed on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if logged beforehand Odometer reading Stamp signature 11 128 z Service ProCarManuals com ...

Page 131: ...vice The table is intended as a record of maintenance and repair work the installation of optional accessories and if appropriate special campaign recall work Item Odometer reading Date 11 129 z Service ProCarManuals com ...

Page 132: ...Item Odometer reading Date 11 130 z Service ProCarManuals com ...

Page 133: ... Brake pads Checking brake pad thickness 69 Running in 46 Brakes Checking operation 68 Notes 47 Technical data 115 Bulbs Notes on replacement 85 Replacing brake light bulb 90 Replacing high beam headlight bulb 85 Replacing low beam headlight bulb 85 Replacing rear light bulb 90 Replacing side light bulb 87 Replacing turn indicator bulb 89 Technical data 117 C Care 103 Case Operation 60 Chain Adjus...

Page 134: ... Frame Technical data 118 Front wheel stand 83 Fuel Filler neck 13 Refuelling 50 Technical data 112 Warning 22 Fuses 14 G General views centre handlebar fitting 18 Instrument panel 15 Left handlebar fitting 16 Left side 11 Right handlebar fitting 17 Right side 13 Telltale lights 20 Underneath the seat 14 Grip heating Control 17 Operation 34 H Handlebar fitting centre Overview 18 Handlebar fitting ...

Page 135: ...eam headlight 31 Switching on the parking lights 30 Low beam headlight Switching on 31 Luggage Instructions for loading and securing objects 59 M Maintenance Notes 66 Maintenance intervals 123 Mirrors Adjusting 35 Motorcycle Care 103 Laying up 106 Overview 11 13 Parking 48 Restoring to use 106 O Odometer and tripmeters 15 Operation 30 P Power socket 11 58 R Rear wheel drive Technical data 114 Refu...

Page 136: ...11 Engine oil 112 Frame 118 Fuel 112 Rear wheel drive 114 Running gear 114 Spark plugs 116 Standards 7 Transmission 113 Tyres 115 Weights 119 Wheels 115 Telltale lights 15 Overview 20 Toolkit Stowage 14 Topcase Operation 62 Torques 109 Transmission Technical data 113 Transportation Lashing 50 Troubleshooting chart 108 Turn indicators Operate 16 Telltale light 20 Type plate Position on the motorcyc...

Page 137: ... Warnings 20 With ABS 23 Warnings overview 21 24 Weights 119 Payload table 14 Wheels Change of size 77 Install the rear wheel 81 Removing rear wheel 79 Technical data 115 12 135 z Index ProCarManuals com ...

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Page 140: ...mm 760 mm Gesamtfederweg am Vorderrad 104 mm Gesamtfederweg am Hinterrad 104 mm Grundeinstellung Federvor spannung hinten S 55 4 Klicks statt 12 Klicks Height of seat with low seat OE 31 in 790 mm 30 in 760 mm Total spring travel at front wheel 4 in 104 mm Total spring travel at rear wheel 4 in 104 mm Basic setting for spring preload at rear Pg 55 4 clicks instead of 12 clicks Hauteur d assise ave...

Page 141: ...e en la rueda delantera 104 mm Carrera total de muelle en la rueda trasera 104 mm Ajuste básico del pretensado de muelle trasero pág 57 4clics envez de 12 clics Altezza sella con equipaggiamento speciale SA Sella bassa 790 mm 760 mm Corsa complessiva della molla su ruota anteriore 104 mm Corsa complessiva della molla su ruota posteriore 104 mm Regolazione di base del precarico molle posteriore pag...

Page 142: ... 104 mm Basisinstelling veervoorspanning achter pag 55 4 klikken i p v 12 klikken Altura do banco com SA Assento baixo 790 mm 760 mm Curso total da mola na roda m m 4 0 1 a r i e t n a i d Curso total da mola na roda m m 4 0 1 a r i e s a r t Ajuste básico da tensão prévia da mola traseira cons 57 4 cliques em vez de 12 cliques K71_Tieferlegung_TD_00 fm Seite 3 Dienstag 13 Februar 2007 9 54 09 ローダ...

Page 143: ...m 760 mm Całkowity skok amortyzatora na przednim kole 104 mm Całkowity skok amortyzatora na tylnym kole 104 mm Podstawowe ustawienie wstępnego naciągu sprężyny z tyłu str 55 4 kliknięcia zamiast 12 kliknięć Ύψος σέλας με SA χαμηλή σέλα 790 mm 760 mm Συνολική διαδρομή ανάρτησης μπροστινού τροχού 104 mm Συνολική διαδρομή ανάρτησης πίσω τροχού 104 mm Βασική ρύθμιση προφόρτισης ελατηρίου πίσω σελ 57 4...