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

preferably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.Checking rear brake pad
thicknessMake sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.Brake pads worn past
the minimum permissible
brake-pad thickness can cause
a reduction in braking efficiency
and under certain circumstances
they can cause damage to the
brake system.
In order to ensure the dependab- ility of the brake system, do not
permit the brake pads to wear
past the minimum permissible
brake-pad thickness.
Visually inspect rear brake
pads 1from behind to
ascertain their thickness.
Brake-pad wear limit, rear
min 1 mm (Friction pad only,
without backing plate)
The wear indicators must be
clearly visible. If the wear indicating marks are
no longer visible:
Have the brake pads replaced
by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
Brake fluidChecking brake-fluid
level, front brakesMake sure the ground is level
and firm and hold the motor-
cycle upright.
Move the handlebars to the
straight-ahead position.
865zMaintenance

A low fluid level in the
brake reservoir can allow air
to penetrate the brake system.
This significantly reduces braking
efficiency.
Check the brake-fluid level at
regular intervals.
Check the brake fluid level in
front reservoir 1.
Wear of the brake pads
causes the brake fluid level
in the reservoir to sink. Brake fluid level, front
DOT4 brake fluid
Do not permit the brake fluid
level to drop below the MIN
mark. (Brake-fluid reservoir
horizontal)
If the brake fluid level drops be-
low the permitted level: Have the defect rectified as
quickly as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Checking brake-fluid
level, rear brakes
A low fluid level in the
brake reservoir can allow air
to penetrate the brake system.
This significantly reduces braking
efficiency.
Check the brake-fluid level at
regular intervals.
Check the brake fluid level in
rear reservoir 1.
Wear of the brake pads
causes the brake fluid level
in the reservoir to sink.
866zMaintenance

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
874zMaintenance

Care productsBMW Motorrad recommends
that you use the cleaning and
care products you can obtain
from your authorised BMW Mo-
torrad dealer. The substances in
BMW Care Products have been
tested in laboratories and in prac-
tice; they provide optimised care
and protection for the materials
used in your vehicle.The use of unsuitable
cleaning and care products
can damage vehicle components.
Do not use solvents such as cel-
lulose thinners, cold cleaners,
fuel or the like, and do not use
cleaning products that contain
alcohol.Washing motorcycleBMW Motorrad recommends
that you use BMW insect re-
mover to soften and wash off
insects and stubborn dirt on painted parts prior to washing
the motorcycle.
To prevent stains, do not wash
the motorcycle immediately after
it has been exposed to strong
sunlight and do not wash it in the
sun.
Make sure that the motorcycle
is washed frequently, especially
during the winter months.
To remove road salt, clean the
motorcycle with cold water im-
mediately after every trip.
After the motorcycle has
been washed, ridden
through water or ridden in
the rain, the brake discs and
pads might be wet and the
brakes might not take effect
immediately.
Apply the brakes in good time
until the brakes have dried out.
Warm water intensifies the
effect of salt. Use only cold water to wash off
road salt.
The high pressure of steam
cleaners can damage seals,
the hydraulic brake system, the
electrical system, and the seat.
Do not use a steam jet or high-
pressure cleaning equipment.
Cleaning easily
damaged componentsPlasticsClean plastic parts with water
and BMW plastic care emulsion.
This includes in particular:
Windscreen and slipstream de-
flectors
Headlight lens made of plastic
Glass cover of the instrument
cluster
Black, unpainted parts
If plastic parts are cleaned
using unsuitable cleaning
998zCare

Technical data
Technical data
Troubleshooting chart . . ........... 102
Threaded fasteners . ............... 103
Engine . . . .......................... 105
Fuel . ............................... 106
Engine oil .......................... 106
Clutch . . . .......................... 107
Transmission . ..................... 107
Rear-wheel drive ................... 108
Running gear . ..................... 108
Brakes . . . .......................... 109
Wheels and tyres . . . ............... 109
Electrics . .......................... 110
Frame . . . .......................... 112
Dimensions . . . ..................... 112
Weights . . .......................... 113 Riding specifications
............... 113
10101zTechnical data

BrakesType of front brakeHydraulically operated single-disc brake with 4-
piston fixed caliper and floating brake disc
Brake-pad material, front Organic material
Type of rear brake Hydraulically operated single-disc brake with 1-
piston floating caliper and fixed disc
Brake-pad material, rear Organic materialWheels and tyresTyre combinations recommended at time of going
to press (As at: 01.06.2007)front: Pirelli Diabolo, 120/70 R 17 (58H)
rear: Pirelli Diabolo, 160/60 R 17 (69H)
You can obtain an up-to-date list of approved
tyres from your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer
or on the Internet at "www.bmw-motorrad.com".
Front wheel
Front wheel, type Cast aluminium, MT H2
Front wheel rim size 3.50" x 17"
Tyre designation, front 120 / 70 - 17
10109zTechnical data

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

T
Technical dataBattery, 111
Brakes, 109
Bulbs, 111
Clutch, 107
Dimensions, 112
Electrics, 110
Engine, 105
Engine oil, 106
Frame, 112
Fuel, 4, 106
Rear-wheel drive, 108
Running gear, 108
Spark plugs, 111
Standards, 7
Transmission, 107
Tyres, 109
Weights, 113
Wheels, 109
Telltale lights, 17 Overview, 20
Toolkit, 14, 60
Torques, 103 Transmission
Technical data, 107
Troubleshooting chart, 102
Turn indicators Operate, 15, 32
Replacing bulb, 87
Telltale light, 20
Tyres BMW recommendations, 71,
109
Checking tread depth, 69
Checking tyre pressures, 37
Running in, 47
Technical data, 109
W
Warnings Overview, 20
Warnings, overview, 21, 24
Weights, 113 Wheels
Checking rims, 69
Removing and installing front
wheel, 71
Removing and installing rear
wheel, 75
Technical data, 109
12128zIndex