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

A
Abbreviations and symbols, 6
ABSEngineering details, 50
Fuses, 13, 79
Self-diagnosis, 44
Switching off and on, 15, 33
Warnings, 23
Accessories Notes, 54
Power socket, 54
Auxiliary stand, 76
B
Battery Charging, 89
Maintenance instructions, 88
Removing and installing, 89
Technical data, 106
Voltmeter, 20, 30
BMW Motorrad service, 110
BMW Motorrad Service Card, 110 Brake fluid
Checking level, 63
Reservoir, front, 13
Reservoir, rear, 13
Brake pads Running in, 45
Test, 62
Brakes Notes, 45
Technical data, 104
Test, 61
Bulbs Notes on replacement, 80
Replacing low-beam headlight
bulb, 81
Replacing number-plate light
bulbs, 86
Replacing rear light, 86
Replacing side-light bulb, 83
Replacing turn indicator
bulb, 84
Technical data, 106
C
Care, 93 Chain
Adjusting tension, 69
Checking tension, 68
Checking wear, 69
Lubricating, 68
Checklist, 42
Clock, 20 Adjusting, 17, 29
Clutch Adjusting play, 67
Checking play, 67
Technical data, 102
Confirmation of maintenance work, 112
Coolant Checking level, 65
Fore-and-aft tilt indicator, 11
Topping up, 65
Coolant temperature Warning, 22
D
Damping Adjusting, 11, 35
Dimensions, 107
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Display, 28Overview, 20
Selecting readings, 17, 28
E
Electrics Technical data, 105
Emergency off switch (kill switch), 16, 32
Engine Starting, 16, 42
Technical data, 100
Engine oil Checking level, 59
Filler neck, 14
Oil dipstick, 14
Technical data, 101
Topping up, 61
Engine oil pressure Warning, 22
Equipment, 6
F
Frame Technical data, 107
Front-wheel stand, 77 Fuel
Filler neck, 13
Refuelling, 48
Technical data, 4, 101
Warning, 22
Fuses, 14, 79 ABS, 79
G
General views Display, 20
Instrument cluster, 17
Left handlebar fitting, 15
Left side, 11
Right handlebar fitting, 16
Right side, 13
Status indicators, 20
Telltale lights, 20
Underneath the seat, 14
Warnings, 20
H
Handlebar fitting, left Overview, 15
Handlebar fitting, right Overview, 16 Headlight
Beam throw, 37
Driving on right/driving on
left, 36
Replacing low-beam headlight
bulb, 81
Replacing side-light bulb, 83
Headlight flasher, 15, 31
High-beam headlight Switch, 15
Telltale light, 20
Horn, 15
I
Idle Telltale light, 20
Ignition Switching on and off, 28
Ignition switch, 28
Instrument cluster Overview, 17
J
Jump starting, 87
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K
Keys, 28
L
Laying up, 96
LightsHigh-beam headlight, 31
Low-beam headlight, 31
Side light, 31
Luggage Correct loading, 55
M
Maintenance, 111 Notes, 58
Mirrors Adjusting, 33
Motorcycle Care, 93
Laying up, 96
Overview, 11, 13
Parking, 47
Restoring to use, 96
Multifunction display See display, 17 O
Odometer and tripmeters, 20
Resetting, 17, 29
P
Power socket, 11, 54
Pre-ride check, 43
R
Rear-wheel drive Technical data, 103
Refuelling, 48
Restoring to use, 96
Rider's Manual Stowage, 14
Running gear Technical data, 103
Running in, 44
S
Safety instructions, 40
Seat Lock, 13
Removing and installing, 37
Service, 110
Service Card, 110 Spark plugs
Technical data, 106
Speedometer, 20
Spring preload Adjusting, 11, 34
Standards, 7
Starter, 16
Starting, 42
Status indicators Overview, 20
Steering lock, 28 Locking, 28
T
Technical data Battery, 106
Brakes, 104
Bulbs, 106
Clutch, 102
Dimensions, 107
Electrics, 105
Engine, 100
Engine oil, 101
Frame, 107
Fuel, 4, 101
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Rear-wheel drive, 103
Running gear, 103
Spark plugs, 106
Standards, 7
Transmission, 102
Tyres, 104
Weights, 108
Wheels, 104
Telltale lights, 17 Overview, 20
Toolkit, 14, 58
Torques, 99
Transmission Technical data, 102
Troubleshooting chart, 98
Turn indicators Operate, 15, 32
Replacing bulb, 84
Telltale light, 20 Tyres
BMW recommendations, 70,
104
Checking tread depth, 68
Checking tyre pressures, 36
Running in, 45
Technical data, 104
W
Warnings Overview, 20
Warnings, overview, 21, 24
Weights, 108
Wheels Checking rims, 68
Removing and installing front
wheel, 70
Removing and installing rear
wheel, 73
Technical data, 104
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Details described or illustrated
in this booklet may differ from
the motorcycle's actual specifica-
tion as purchased, the accessor-
ies fitted or the national-market
specification. No claims will be
entertained as a result of such
discrepancies.
Dimensions, weights, fuel con-
sumption and performance data
are quoted to the customary tol-
erances.
The right to modify designs,
equipment and accessories is
reserved.
Errors and omissions excepted.
© 2007 BMW Motorrad
Not to be reproduced either
wholly or in part without written
permission from BMW Motorrad,
After Sales.
Printed in Italy.

Important data for refuellingFuel
Recommended fuel grade95 ROZ/RON, Super unleaded
Usable fuel capacity 9.5 l
Reserve fuel 2l
Tyre pressures
Tyre pressure, front 1.9 bar, one-up, tyre cold
2 bar, two-up and/or with luggage,
tyre cold
Tyre pressure, rear 2.1 bar, one-up, tyre cold
2.3 bar, two-up and/or with lug-
gage, tyre cold
BMW recommends
Order No. 01 41 7 712 261
07.2007, 3rd edition
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