BMW MOTORRAD G650 XMOTO 2007 Rider's Manual (in English)

Adjusting clutch-lever
playPush back boot1.
Slacken locknut 2.
Set clutch-lever play to spe-
cification by turning adjusting
screw 3.
Turning clockwise: increases
play.
Turning counter-clockwise: re-
duces play.
Check the clutch-lever play
( 68)
Tighten locknut 2.
Pull boot 1back over the ad-
justing screw.
TyresMeasuring tread depth of
tyresMake sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Measure the tyre tread depth
in the main tread grooves with
wear marks.
Tyres have wear indicators
integrated into the main
tread grooves. The tyre is worn
out when the tyre tread has worn
down to the level of the marks.
The locations of the marks are
indicated on the edge of the tyre,
e.g. by the letters TI, TWI or by
an arrow.
If the tyre tread no longer com-
plies with the minimum legally
required tread depth:
Replace tyre.
RimsChecking rimsMake sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Visually inspect the rims for
defects.
Have damaged rims checked
and, if necessary, replaced by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.ChainLubricating chainSwitch the ignition off and se-
lect neutral.
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.
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Clean the drive chain with a
suitable cleaning product, dry it
and apply chain lubricant.
Wipe off excess lubricant.Checking chain tensionMake sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Use a screwdriver to push the
chain up and down and meas-
ure differenceA. Chain deflection
25...30 mm (Motorcycle sup-
ported on its side stand)
30...35 mm (Rear suspen-
sion extended)
If measured value is outside per-
mitted tolerance: Adjust the chain tension
( 70)
Adjusting chain tensionMake sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand. Slacken quick-release axle
nut
1.
Slacken locknuts 2on left and
right by turning them counter-
clockwise.
Use adjusting screws 3on 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
( 70)
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Make sure that scale read-
ings4are the same on left and
right.
Tighten locknuts 2on left and
right by turning them clock-
wise.
Locknut of the final-drive
chain tensioning screw
25 Nm
Tighten quick-release axle
nut 1to the specified tight-
ening torque.
Nut on quick-release
axle, rear
80 NmChecking chain wearMake sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand. Pull the chain back at the rear-
most point of the sprocket.
The tips of the sprocket teeth
must remain inside the chain
links.
If the chain can be pulled back
far enough to expose the tips of
the sprocket teeth:
Consult a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
WheelsRecommended tyresFor each size of tyre BMW Mo-
torrad tests and classifies as
roadworthy certain makes. BMW
Motorrad cannot assess the suit-
ability or provide any guarantee
of road safety for other tyres.
BMW Motorrad recommends
using only tyres tested by BMW
Motorrad.
You can obtain detailed informa-
tion from your authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer or on the Inter-
net at www.bmw-motorrad.com.Removing front wheelMake sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
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Remove securing screws1
from the brake caliper.
Force the brake pads slightly
apart by rocking brake
calipers 2back and forth A
against brake discs 3. Mask off the parts of the wheel
rim that could be scratched in
the process of removing the
brake caliper.
Once the calipers have
been removed, there is
a risk of the brake pads being
pressed together to the extent
that they cannot be slipped back
over the brake disc on reas-
sembly.
Do not operate the handbrake
lever when the brake calipers
have been removed.
Carefully pull the brake caliper
back and out until clear of the
brake disc.
with OE BMW Motorrad ABS: When removing the left brake
caliper, take care not to dam-
age the ABS sensor cable.
Place the motorcycle on a suit-
able auxiliary stand. BMW Mo- torrad recommends the BMW
Motorrad auxiliary stand.
Install the auxiliary stand
( 78)
with OE BMW Motorrad ABS:
Remove screw 1of the ABS
sensor and remove the ABS
sensor from the holder.
Use a suitable auxiliary stand to
lift the front wheel. BMW Mo-
torrad recommends the BMW
Motorrad front wheel stand.
Install the front wheel stand
( 79)
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Slacken left axle clamping
screws2.
Remove axle screw 3.
Slacken right axle clamping
screws 4.
Working from the left, push
axle 5in until it projects from the clamp on the right-hand
side.
Use a screwdriver to remove
the axle.
Do not remove the grease from
the axle.
Remove left spacer sleeve
6. Remove right spacer sleeve
7.
Installing front wheelInstall right spacer sleeve 7.
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Install left spacer sleeve6.
The front wheel must be
installed right way round to
rotate in the correct direction.
Note the direction-of-rotation ar-
rows on the tyre or the wheel
rim.
Roll the front wheel into posi-
tion between the forks. Insert axle
5until seated.
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.
Tighten right axle clamping
screws 4to the specified tight-
ening torque. Front-axle retainer
10 Nm
Remove the front-wheel stand.
Install axle screw 3and tight-
en to the specified tightening
torque.
Nut on quick-release
axle, front
80 Nm
Without operating the brakes:
firmly compress the forks and
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release; repeat the procedure
several times.
Tighten left axle clamping
screws2to the specified
tightening torque.
Front-axle retainer
10 Nm
with OE BMW Motorrad ABS:
Seat the ABS sensor in the
holder and install screw 1of
the ABS sensor.
Remove the auxiliary stand. Ease the brake caliper onto the
brake disc.
Install securing screws
1and
tighten to specified torque.
Adapter plate to slider
tube
50 Nm
Remove the adhesive tape
from the wheel rim.
Operate the brake several
times until the brake pads are
bedded.
Removing rear wheelPlace the motorcycle on a suit-
able auxiliary stand. BMW Mo-
torrad recommends the BMW
Motorrad auxiliary stand.
Install the auxiliary stand
( 78)
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Remove screws 1and pull cov-
er 2down slightly.

Slacken locknuts5on left
and
right by turning them counter-
clockwise.
Back off adjusting screws 6
left and right by turning them
clockwise until adjusting
plate 7can be removed.
Remove quick-release axle 8.
Roll the rear wheel as far for-
ward as possible and disen-
gage chain 9from the sprock-
et.
Roll the rear wheel back until it
is clear of the swinging arm. 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
chain 9over the sprocket.
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Remove screw 3of the speed
sensor and remove the speed
sensor from the holder.
Remove quick-release axle
nut 4.

Install quick-release axle8
with adjusting plate 7in the
swinging arm, brake caliper and
rear wheel.
Turn the quick-release axle un-
til it fits into the recess of the
adjusting plate. Install adjusting plate
7.
Install quick-release axle nut 4,
but do not tighten it at this
point. Seat the speed sensor in the
holder and install screw
3of
the speed sensor.
Place cover 2in position.
Install 2 screws 1.
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Adjust the chain tension
( 70)
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.
On the left-hand side, slip
stud
1half-way into mount 2.
On the right-hand side,
pull stud 3all the way into
mount 4.
Push split pin 5into the hole.
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