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

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
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 . . . . . .................... 36
Headlight . .................... 36
Seat . . . . . . .................... 37
5 Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Safety instructions . . ......... 40
Checklist . .................... 42
Starting . . . .................... 42
Running in . . . . . . ............. 44
Brakes . . . .................... 45
Parking your motorcycle . . . . . 47
Refuelling .................... 48 6 Engineering details . . . . . 49
Brake system with BMW Mo-
torrad ABS
OE
................ 50
7 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
General instructions . ......... 54
Power socketOE.............. 54
Luggage . .................... 55
8 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Notes ........................ 58
Toolkit ........................ 58
Engine oil .................... 59
Brake system . . . ............. 61
Brake pads . . . . . . ............. 62
Brake fluid .................... 63
Coolant . . . .................... 65
Clutch . . . . .................... 67
Tyres . . . . . .................... 68
Rims . ........................ 68
Chain . . . . . .................... 68
Wheels . . . .................... 70
BMW Motorrad auxiliary
stand . . . . . .................... 76

Fuel down to reserveWarning light for fuel down
to reserve lights up.
Lack of fuel can result in
the engine misfiring and
cutting out unexpectedly. Mis-
firing can damage the catalytic
converter; a hazardous situation
can result if the engine cuts out
unexpectedly.
Do not run the fuel tank dry.
Possible cause: The fuel tank
contains no more than the re-
serve quantity of fuel.
Reserve fuel
2l
Refuelling ( 48) Insufficient engine oil
pressure
Warning light for oil pres-
sure shows.
The oil pressure in the lube-oil
system is too low. Stop immedi-
ately and switch off the engine if
the warning light shows.
The 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
( 59)
If the oil level is too low: Top up the engine oil ( 61)
If the engine oil level is correct: Riding when engine-oil
pressure is low can result
in engine damage. Do not continue your journey.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Coolant temperature too high Warning light for coolant
temperature shows.
Continuing to ride when the
engine is overheated could
result in engine damage.
You must comply with the in-
structions below.
Possible cause: Coolant level too
low.
Check the coolant level ( 65)
If the coolant level is too low:
Topping up coolant ( 65)
Possible cause: Radiator fan de-
fective.
322zStatus indicators

Riding
Riding
Safety instructions . .................. 40
Checklist . ............................ 42
Starting . . ............................ 42
Running in ........................... 44
Brakes . . . ............................ 45
Parking your motorcycle . ............ 47
Refuelling ............................ 48
539zRiding

ChecklistUse the following checklist to
check important functions, set-
tings and wear limits before you
ride off.Brakes
Brake-fluid levels, front and rear
Clutch
Clutch fluid level
Shock absorber setting and
spring preload
Tyre-tread depth and tyre
pressures
Cases correctly installed and
luggage secured
At regular intervals: Engine oil level (every refuelling
stop)
Brake-pad wear (every third
refuelling stop)
Tension and lubrication of the
drive chain
StartingSide standYou cannot start the motorcycle
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.GearboxYou 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 in operating position
(run).
Gearbox lubrication is en-
sured only when the engine
is running. Inadequate lubrica-
tion can result in damage to the
gearbox.
Do not allow the motorcycle to
roll for a lengthy period of time or
push it a long distance with the
engine switched off.
Switch on the ignition.
Pre-ride check is performed.
( 43)
542zRiding

Refuelling
Fuel is highly flammable. A
naked flame close to the
fuel tank can cause a fire or ex-
plosion.
Do not smoke. Never bring a
naked flame near the fuel tank.
Fuel expands when hot.
Fuel escaping from an
overfilled tank could make its way
onto the rear tyre. This could
cause a fall.
Do not fill the tank past the bot-
tom edge of the filler neck.
Fuel attacks plastics, which
become dull or unsightly.
Wipe off plastic parts immediately
if they come into contact with
fuel.
Leaded fuel will destroy the
catalytic converter.
Use only unleaded fuel. Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Open fuel tank cap
1with
the ignition key by turning it
counter-clockwise.
Remove the fuel tank cap.
Refuel with fuel of the grade
stated below; do not fill the
tank past the bottom edge of
the filler neck. Recommended fuel
grade
95 ROZ/RON (Super un-
leaded) Usable fuel capacity
9.5 l Reserve fuel
2l
Place the fuel tank cap in posi-
tion in the filler neck.
Close the fuel tank cap with
the ignition key by turning it
clockwise.
548zRiding

Troubleshooting chartEngine does not start at all or is difficult to start.Possible causeRemedyKill switch activated. Kill switch in operating position (run).
Side stand extended and gear engaged. Retract the side stand ( 42).
Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged. Select neutral or pull clutch lever ( 42).
No fuel in tank. Refuelling ( 48)
Battery not adequately charged. Charge the battery when connected ( 89)
1098zTechnical data

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
12120zIndex

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
12121zIndex

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
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