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

Warnings, overviewMeaning
Lights up Fuel down to reserve ( 22)
Lights up Insufficient engine oil pressure ( 22)
Lights up Coolant temperature too high ( 22)
321zStatus indicators

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 ( 50) 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
( 61)
If the oil level is too low: Top up the engine oil ( 63)
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 ( 67)
If the coolant level is too low:
Topping up coolant ( 68)
Possible cause: Radiator fan de-
fective.
322zStatus indicators

10 Screwdriver, smallReplacing turn indicator bulbsOn-board toolkit service
kitYour authorised BMW Motor-
rad dealer can provide the on-
board toolkit service kit that you
will need if you are considering
undertaking more extensive work.
You will find information on un-
dertaking work of this nature in
the Repair Manual on the CD or
DVD also obtainable from your
authorised BMW Motorrad deal-
er. 1 Extending tool holder
Adapters to accommodate all
tools
Removing and installing spark
plugs
2 1/4" bits Star-head
Plain-tip
Adapter, 1/4" hex to 1/4"square
2x hexagon socket wrench in-
sert
Allen keys, 3 mm, 4 mm and
6mm 3 Ring spanner, w/f 26
Removing and installing wheels
4 Electric torch LED bulb
5 3x socket Adjusting chain tension
6 Adapter Adapter for 1/4" bits
9x12 mm and 3/8" swivel ad-
apters
Engine oilChecking engine oil level
The engine can seize if the
oil level is low, and this can
lead to accidents.
Always make sure that the oil
level is correct.
The oil level varies with the
temperature of the oil. The
higher the temperature, the high-
er the level of oil in the sump.
861zMaintenance

Permissible viscosity classes
SAE 10 W-40-20 °C, Operation at low temperatures
SAE 15 W-40 -10 °CClutchClutch typeMultiplate clutch running in oil bathTransmissionGearbox typeclaw-shift 5-speed gearbox
Gearbox transmission ratios 1.946 (37:72 teeth), Primary transmission ratio
2.750 (12:33 teeth), 1st gear
1.750 (16:28 teeth), 2nd gear
1.313 (16:21 teeth), 3rd gear
1.045 (22:23 teeth), 4th gear
0.875 (24:21 teeth), 5th gear
10107zTechnical data