BMW MOTORRAD G 650 XCHALLENGE 2007 Rider's Manual (in English)

Install the auxiliary stand
( 81)
Remove screws1and pull cov-
er2down slightly.Remove screw3of the speed
sensor and remove the speed
sensor from the holder.
Remove quick-release axle
nut4.Slacken locknuts5on left and
right by turning them counter-
clockwise.
Back off adjusting screws6
left and right by turning them
clockwise until adjusting
plate7can be removed.
Remove quick-release axle8.
Roll the rear wheel as far for-
ward as possible and disen-
gage chain9from the sprock-
et.
Roll the rear wheel back until it
is clear of the swinging arm.
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The sprocket and the
spacer sleeves on left
and right are loose fits in the
wheel. Make sure that these
parts are not damaged or lost on
removal.
Installing rear wheelRoll the rear wheel into the
swinging arm, making sure that
the brake disc passes between
the brake pads.
Roll the rear wheel as far
forward as possible and loop
chain9over the sprocket.Seat left adjusting plate10
in the swinging arm and in-
stall quick-release axle8in
the brake caliper and the rear
wheel.
Make sure that the axle fits in-
to the recess of the adjusting
plate.Install right adjusting plate7.
Install quick-release axle nut4,
but do not tighten it at this
point.
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Seat the speed sensor in the
holder and install screw3of
the speed sensor.
Place cover2in position.
Install 2 screws1.Adjust the chain tension
( 74)
Remove the auxiliary stand.
BMW Motorrad
auxiliary standInstalling auxiliary standMake sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Use the auxiliary stand with
the number (001631) and the
H adapter with the number
(001639).With the lifting lever to the left,
slip the auxiliary stand into po-
sition underneath the motor-
cycle, between the side stand
and the rear wheel.
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On the left-hand side, slip
stud1half-way into mount2.
On the right-hand side,
pull stud3all the way into
mount4.
Push split pin5into the hole.Bring the motorcycle to the
upright position, so that the
auxiliary stand is lying flat on
the ground.
Press the lifting lever down to
the ground.In order to ensure stability, the
height of the auxiliary stand
can be adjusted by means of
scissor-type lifter6.
BMW Motorrad front-
wheel standInstalling front wheel
stand
The BMW Motorrad front
wheel stand is not designed
to support motorcycles not fitted
with a centre stand or without
other auxiliary stands. A motor-
cycle resting only on the front
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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.
Place the motorcycle on an
auxiliary stand; BMW Motorrad
recommends the BMW Motor-
rad auxiliary stand.
Install the auxiliary stand
( 81)
Use the front-wheel stand with
the number (363970).Slacken adjusting screws1of
the front-wheel stand.
Push the two adapters2apart
until the front forks fit between
them.
Use locating pins3to set the
front-wheel stand to the de-
sired height.
Centre the front-wheel stand
relative to the front wheel and
push it against the front axle.Align the two adapters2so
that the front forks are securely
seated.
Tighten adjusting screws1.
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If the front of the motor-
cycle is raised too far the
auxiliary stand will lift clear of the
ground and the motorcycle 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.
FusesRemoving fuse
Risk of fire if an attempt is
made to jumper defective
fuse.
Always replace defective fuses
with new fuses of the correct
amperage rating.
Switch off the ignition.
Remove the seat ( 41)
Push latching lever1and open
the fuse cover.
Check the fuse-assignment
diagram and pull the defectivefuse up and out of the fuse
box.
If fuse defects recur fre-
quently have the electric
circuits checked by a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Fuse assignmentAABS (OE) (10 A)
BEngine management control
unit (15 A)
CLow-beam headlight (7.5 A)
DBrake light, horn, instru-
ment cluster, diagnosis plug
(7.5 A)
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ESide light, number-plate
light, headlight flasher, high-
beam headlight (7.5 A)
FStarter relay, flashing turn
indicators, diagnosis plug
(15 A)
GSpare fuse (15 A or 10 A
for optional extra)
HSpare fuse (7.5 A)
ISpare fuse (15 A)Installing fuseRemove the defective fuse and
replace it with a fuse of the
correct amperage rating.
Close the fuse cover.
The latch engages with an
audible click.
Install the seat ( 42)Removing ABS fuse
Risk of fire if an attempt is
made to jumper defective
fuse.
Always replace defective fuseswith new fuses of the correct
amperage rating.
Switch off the ignition.
Remove the right side panel
( 99)
Check the fuse-assignment
diagram and pull the defective
fuse up and out of the fuse
box.
If fuse defects recur fre-
quently have the electric
circuits checked by a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Fuse assignment, ABS
OE
1ABS (30 A)
2Spare fuse (30 A)
3Spare fuse (20 A)
4ABS (20 A)Installing ABS fuseRemove the defective fuse and
replace it with a fuse of the
correct amperage rating.
Install the right side panel
( 99)
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BulbsNotes
A defective bulb places
your safety at risk because
it is easier for other users to
oversee the motorcycle.
Replace 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 handling them.
Dirt deposits, in particular oil andgrease, interfere with heat radi-
ation from the bulb. This leads
to overheating and shortens the
bulb's operating life.
Removing headlight
housing
If it is not 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.Remove two screws1.
Ease the headlight housing for-
ward and up to remove.
Replacing low-beam and
high-beam headlight bulbSwitch off the ignition.
Remove the headlight housing
( 86)
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Disconnect plug1.
Remove rubber cap2.Disengage spring clip3from
the latches and swing it up.
Remove bulb4.
Replace the defective bulb.Bulb for low-beam and
high-beam headlight
H4 / 12 V / 55...60 W
Install bulb4.
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Close spring retainer3and
engage it in the catches.
Install rubber cap2.Connect plug1.
Install the headlight housing
( 88)
Installing headlight
housingEngage the headlight housing
with mounts3in holders2.
Install two screws1.
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