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

Protective wax coatingBMW Motorrad recommends
applying only BMW car wax or
products containing carnauba
wax or synthetic wax.
It is time to rewax the paint-
work when water "puddles" on
the surface, instead of forming
beads.Laying up motorcycleClean the motorcycle.
Remove the battery.
Spray the brake and clutch
lever pivots, the side stand
pivots and the centre stand
pivots (if the motorcycle is fit-
ted with a centre stand) with a
suitable lubricant.
Coat bright metal and chrome-
plated parts with an acid-free
grease (e.g. Vaseline).
Stand the motorcycle in a dry
room in such a way that there
is no load on either wheel.Before laying the vehicle
up out of use, have the en-
gine oil and the oil filter element
changed by a specialist work-
shop, preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer. Com-
bine work for laying up/restoring
to use with a BMW service or
inspection.
Restoring motorcycle
to useRemove the protective wax
coating.
Clean the motorcycle.
Install a charged battery.
Before starting: work through
the checklist.
9100zCare

FuelRecommended fuel grade95 ROZ/RON, Super unleaded
Usable fuel capacity 9.5 l
Reserve fuel 2 lEngine oilEngine oil, capacity2.3 l, with filter change
Lubricant Engine oil, 15W-40
Engine oil, quantity for topping up 0.25 l, Difference between MIN and MAX
Lubricant Engine oil, 15W-40
Oil grades Mineral engine oils of API classification SF to SH.
BMW Motorrad recommends not using oil addit-
ives, because they can have a detrimental effect
on clutch operation. BMW Motorrad recommends
not using synthetic oils for the first 10,000 km.
Please do not hesitate to contact your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer if you have any questions
relating the choice of a suitable engine oil for your
motorcycle.
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