AUX BMW MOTORRAD G650 XMOTO 2007 Rider's Manual (in English)
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Table of ContentsYou can also consult the index at
the end of this Rider's Manual if
you want to find a particular topic
or item of information.
1 General instructions . . . . . 5
Overview ...................... 6
Abbreviations and symbols . . . . 6
Equipment . . . . . . .............. 6
Technical data . . .............. 7
Currency . ..................... 7
2 General views . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
General view, left side . . . . . . . . 11
General view, right side . . . . . . 13
Underneath the seat ......... 14
Handlebar fitting, left ......... 15
Handlebar fitting, right . . . . . . . . 16
Instrument cluster . . . ......... 17
Headlight . .................... 18
3 Status indicators . . . . . . . 19
Status indicators ............. 20
Standard warnings . . ......... 20
ABS warnings
OE
............. 23 4 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Ignition switch and steering
lock . . . . . .
.................... 28
Multifunction display ......... 28
Lights . . . . .................... 31
Turn indicators . . ............. 32
Emergency off switch (kill
switch) . . . .................... 32
BMW Motorrad ABS
OE
...... 33
Mirrors . . . .................... 33
Spring preload . . ............. 34
Damping . .................... 35
Tyres . . . . . .................... 37
Headlight . .................... 38
Seat . . . . . . .................... 38
5 Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Safety instructions . . ......... 42
Checklist . .................... 44
Starting . . . .................... 44
Running in . . . . . . ............. 46
Brakes . . . .................... 47
Parking your motorcycle . . . . . 49
Refuelling .................... 50 6 Engineering details . . . . . 51
Brake system with BMW Mo-
torrad ABS
OE
................ 52
7 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
General instructions . ......... 56
Power socketOE.............. 56
Luggage . .................... 57
8 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Notes ........................ 60
Toolkit ........................ 60
Engine oil .................... 61
Brake system . . . ............. 63
Brake pads . . . . . . ............. 64
Brake fluid .................... 65
Coolant . . . .................... 67
Clutch . . . . .................... 68
Tyres . . . . . .................... 69
Rims . ........................ 69
Chain . . . . . .................... 69
Wheels . . . .................... 71
BMW Motorrad auxiliary
stand . . . . . .................... 78
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What is the design
baseline for BMW
Motorrad ABS?Within the limits imposed by
physics, BMW Motorrad ABS en-
sures directional stability on any
surface. The system is not op-
timised for special requirements
that apply under extreme com-
petitive situations off-road or on
the track.Special situationsThe speeds of the front and rear
wheels are compared as one
means of detecting a wheel's
incipient tendency to lock. If the
system registers implausible val-
ues for a lengthy period the ABS
function is deactivated for safety
reasons and an ABS fault mes-
sage is issued. Self-diagnos-
is has to complete before fault
messages can be issued.
In addition to problems with the
BMW Motorrad ABS, exceptionalriding conditions can lead to a
fault message being issued.
Exceptional riding
conditions:
Riding for a lengthy period with
the front wheel lifted off the
ground (wheelie).
Rear wheel rotating with the
motorcycle 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 off and
on again.
What significance
devolves on regular
maintenance?
Invariably, a technical sys-
tem cannot perform beyond
the abilities dictated by its level
of maintenance.
In order to ensure that the BMW
Motorrad ABS is always main-
tained in optimum condition, it
is essential for you to comply
strictly with the specified inspec-
tion intervals.
Reserves for safetyThe potentially shorter braking
distances which BMW Motorrad
ABS permits must not be used
as an excuse for careless riding.
ABS is primarily a means of en-
suring a safety margin in genuine
emergencies.
Take care when cornering. When
you apply the brakes on a corner,
the motorcycle's weight and
653zEngineering details
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Cable routingThe cables from the power sock-
et to the auxiliary device must be
routed in such a way that they:Do not impede the rider
Do not restrict or obstruct the
steering angle and handling
characteristics
Cannot be trapped
Incorrectly routed cables
can impede the rider.
Route the cables as described
above.LuggageCorrect loading
Overloading and imbal-
anced loads can adversely
affect the motorcycle's handling.
Do not exceed the permissible
gross weight and be sure to
comply with the instructions on
loading. Set spring preload, damping
characteristic and tyre pres-
sures to suit total weight.
Note the maximum permissible
payload of the luggage carrier.
Loading luggage carrier
max 5 kg
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Maintenance
Maintenance
Notes................................ 60
Toolkit . . . ............................ 60
Engine oil ............................ 61
Brake system . ....................... 63
Brake pads . . . ....................... 64
Brake fluid ........................... 65
Coolant . . ............................ 67
Clutch . . . ............................ 68
Tyres ................................ 69
Rims ................................. 69
Chain ................................ 69
Wheels . . ............................ 71
BMW Motorrad auxiliary stand ....... 78
BMW Motorrad front-wheel
stand ................................ 79 Fuses . . .
............................. 81
Bulbs . . . ............................. 82
Jump starting . ....................... 90
Battery . . ............................. 91
Number-plate carrier ................. 95
859zMaintenance
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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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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)
875zMaintenance
Remove screws 1and pull cov-
er 2down slightly.
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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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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 lifter 6.
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 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
( 78)
Use the front-wheel stand with
the number (363970).
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Slacken adjusting screws1of
the front-wheel stand.
Push the two adapters 2apart
until the front forks fit between
them.
Use locating pins 3to 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 adapters
2so
that the front forks are securely
seated.
Tighten adjusting screws 1. 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.
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A
Abbreviations and symbols, 6
ABSEngineering details, 52
Fuses, 13, 81
Self-diagnosis, 46
Switching off and on, 15, 33
Warnings, 23
Accessories Notes, 56
Power socket, 56
Auxiliary stand, 78
B
Battery Charging, 92
Maintenance instructions, 91
Removing and installing, 92
Technical data, 111
Voltmeter, 20, 30
BMW Motorrad service, 116
BMW Motorrad Service Card, 116 Brake fluid
Checking level, 65
Reservoir, front, 13
Reservoir, rear, 13
Brake pads Running in, 47
Test, 64
Brakes Notes, 47
Technical data, 109
Test, 63
Bulbs Notes on replacement, 82
Replacing low-beam headlight
bulb, 83
Replacing number-plate light
bulbs, 89
Replacing rear light, 89
Replacing side-light bulb, 86
Replacing turn indicator
bulb, 87
Technical data, 111
C
Care, 97 Chain
Adjusting tension, 70
Checking tension, 70
Checking wear, 71
Lubricating, 69
Checklist, 44
Clock, 20 Adjusting, 17, 29
Clutch Adjusting play, 69
Checking play, 68
Technical data, 107
Confirmation of maintenance work, 118
Coolant Checking level, 67
Fore-and-aft tilt indicator, 11
Topping up, 68
Coolant temperature Warning, 22
D
Damping Adjusting, 11, 13, 35
Dimensions, 112
12125zIndex