ignition BMW MOTORRAD G650 XMOTO 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
Headlight . .................... 18
3 Status indicators . . . . . . . 19
Status indicators ............. 20
Standard warnings . . ......... 20
ABS warnings
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............. 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
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...... 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
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................ 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

If the radiator fan does not start
even though the coolant-temper-
ature warning light shows:Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Possible cause: Insufficient cool-
ing. If possible, ride in the part-load
range to cool down the engine.
In traffic jams, switch off the
engine, but leave the ignition
switched on so that the radiat-
or fan continues to operate.
If the coolant temperature is
frequently too high, have the
fault rectified as soon as pos-
sible by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
ABS warnings
OE
Mode of presentation
ABS warnings are indicated by
ABS warning light 1.
The detailed descriptions start on
page ( 52), and you will find
an overview listing the possible
warnings on the next page.
323zStatus indicators

Operation
Operation
Ignition switch and steering lock..... 28
Multifunction display ................. 28
Lights ................................ 31
Turn indicators ....................... 32
Emergency off switch (kill switch) . . . . 32
BMW Motorrad ABS
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.............. 33
Mirrors . . . ............................ 33
Spring preload ....................... 34
Damping . ............................ 35
Tyres ................................ 37
Headlight ............................ 38
Seat ................................. 38
427zOperation

Ignition switch and
steering lockKeysYou receive one master key and
one spare key.
Ignition switch and steering lock,
tank filler cap lock and seat lock
are all operated with the same
key.Switching on ignitionTurn the key to position1.
Side light and all function cir-
cuits switched on.
Engine can be started. Pre-ride check is performed.
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with OE BMW Motorrad ABS: Turn the key to position 1.
ABS self-diagnosis is
performed in addition to
the checks outlined above.
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Switching off ignitionTurn the key to position 2.
Lights switched off.
Handlebars not locked.
Key can be removed.
Locking handlebarsTurn the handlebars all the way
to the left
Turn the key to position 3,
while moving the handlebars
slightly.
Ignition, lights and all function
circuits switched off.
Handlebars locked.
Key can be removed.Multifunction displaySelecting readingsSwitch on the ignition.
428zOperation

If the motorcycle is to re-
main abroad for a lengthy
period, you can have the display
readouts changed from miles to
kilometers or vice versa, if neces-
sary. Under these circumstances
consult a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
Press button 1. The display starts with the cur-
rent value and each time the but-
ton is pressed it moves one step
through the following sequence:
Odometer (
ODO
)
Tripmeter 1 (
Trip I
)
Tripmeter 2 (
Trip II
)
Clock
Battery voltage
Residual range on reserve
quantity of fuel (once fuel level
is down to reserve)
Resetting tripmeterSwitch on the ignition. Select the desired tripmeter.
Press and hold down button
1.
The tripmeter is reset to zero.
Setting clockSwitch on the ignition.
You can make this adjust-
ment only when the motor-
cycle is at a standstill.
Select the clock.
429zOperation

Residual range on reserve
quantity of fuelReading1is the distance
covered since the fuel in the tank
dropped to the reserve level.LightsSide lightThe side lights switch on auto-
matically when the ignition is
switched on.
The side lights place
a strain on the battery.
Do not switch the ignition on for longer than absolutely
necessary.
Low-beam headlightThe low-beam headlight switches
on automatically when the igni-
tion is switched on.
The low-beam headlight
places a strain on the bat-
tery. Do not switch the ignition
on for longer than absolutely
necessary.High-beam headlightPush full-beam headlight
switch 1up. High-beam headlight switched
on.
Push full-beam headlight
switch
1down.
High-beam headlight switched
off.
Headlight flasherPress headlight flasher but-
ton 1.
The high-beam headlight is
switched on until you release
the button.
431zOperation

BMW Motorrad ABS
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Deactivating ABS functionSwitch on the ignition, or bring
the motorcycle to a stop.
Press and hold down ABS but-
ton1.
ABS warning light starts to
show.
Release the ABS button within
five seconds.
The ABS function is deactiv-
ated. ABS warning light remains
ON.
Activating ABS functionPress and hold down ABS but-
ton
1.
ABS warning light goes out;
if self-diagnosis has not
completed it starts flashing.
Release the ABS button within
five seconds.
The ABS warning light remains
off or continues to flash.
The ABS function is activated.
Instead of pressing the ABS
button, you have the option of switching the ignition off and
then on again.
If you switch the ignition off
then on again and the ABS
light comes back on, there is a
fault in the ABS.
MirrorsAdjusting mirrorsTurn the mirror to the correct
position.
433zOperation

Use the ignition key to turn
seat lock1counter-clockwise
and hold it in this position.
Lift seat 2at the rear and re-
lease the key.
Remove the seat. Place the seat, upholstered
side down, on a clean surface.
Installing seat
If too much pressure is ap-
plied in the forward direc-
tion, there is a danger that the
motorcycle will be pushed off its
stand.
Always make sure that the
motorcycle is stable and firmly
supported.
Push seat 2forward into
mount 3.
Firmly press down on the seat
at the rear. The seat engages with an aud-
ible click.
Check that the seat is secure.
439zOperation

Safety instructionsRider's equipmentDo not ride without the correct
clothing. Always wear:Helmet
Motorcycling jacket and
trousers
Gloves
Boots
This applies even to short jour-
neys, and to every season of the
year. Your authorised BMW Mo-
torrad dealer will be glad to ad-
vise you on the correct clothing
for every purpose.SpeedIf you ride at high speed, always
bear in mind that various bound-
ary conditions can adversely af-
fect the handling of your motor-
cycle: Settings of the spring-strut and
shock-absorber system
Imbalanced load
Loose clothing
Insufficient tyre pressure
Poor tyre tread
Etc.
Correct 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.
Alcohol and drugs
Even small amounts of
alcohol or drugs will ad-
versely affect your perception
and your ability to assess situ-
ations and make decisions, and
slow down your reflexes. Med-
ication can exacerbate these ef-
fects. Do not ride your motorcycle after
consuming alcohol, drugs and/or
medication.
Risk of poisoningExhaust fumes contain carbon
monoxide, which is colourless
and odourless but highly toxic.
Inhaling the exhaust fumes
therefore represents a
health hazard and can even
cause loss of consciousness with
fatal consequences.
Do not inhale exhaust fumes.
Do not run the engine in an en-
closed space.High voltage
Touching live parts of the
ignition system with the
engine running can cause electric
shock.
Do not touch parts of the igni-
tion system when the engine is
running.
542zRiding

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.
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544zRiding