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

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Confirmation of serviceThe table is intended as a record of maintenance, warranty and repair work, the installation of optional
accessories and, if appropriate, special campaign (recall) work.Item Odometer
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A
Abbreviations and symbols, 6
ABS
Engineering details, 55
Fuses, 13, 85
Self-diagnosis, 48
Switching off and on, 15, 33
Warnings, 23
Accessories
Notes, 60
Power socket, 60
Air Damping System, 34
Adjusting air pressure, 34, 35
Air pressure and
temperature, 35
Fore-and-aft tilt indicator, 11,
35
Periods of disuse, 36
Air filter, 14
Replacing, 92
Auxiliary stand, 81
B
Battery
Charging, 97
Maintenance instructions, 96Removing and installing, 98
Technical data, 117
Voltmeter, 20, 30
BMW Motorrad service, 122
BMW Motorrad Service
Card, 122
Brake fluid
Checking level, 69
Reservoir, front, 13
Reservoir, rear, 13
Brake pads
Running in, 49
Test, 68
Brakes
Notes, 50
Technical data, 114
Test, 67
Bulbs
Notes on replacement, 86
Replacing low-beam headlight
bulb, 86
Replacing number-plate light
bulbs, 91
Replacing rear light, 91
Replacing side-light bulb, 89Replacing turn indicator
bulb, 90
Technical data, 118
C
Care, 103
Chain
Adjusting tension, 74
Checking tension, 74
Checking wear, 75
Lubricating, 73
Checklist, 46
Clock, 20
Adjusting, 17, 29
Clutch
Adjusting play, 73
Checking play, 72
Technical data, 112
Confirmation of maintenance
work, 124
Coolant
Checking level, 71
Fore-and-aft tilt indicator, 11
Topping up, 72
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Coolant temperature
Warning, 22
D
Damping
Adjusting, 11, 13
Dimensions, 119
Display, 28
Overview, 20
Selecting readings, 17, 28
E
Electrics
Technical data, 117
Emergency off switch (kill
switch), 16, 32
Engine
Starting, 16, 46
Technical data, 110
Engine oil
Checking level, 65
Filler neck, 14
Oil dipstick, 14
Technical data, 111
Topping up, 67Engine oil pressure
Warning, 22
Equipment, 7
F
Frame
Technical data, 118
Front-wheel stand, 82
Fuel
Filler neck, 13
Refuelling, 52
Technical data, 4, 111
Warning, 22
Fuses, 14, 84
ABS, 85
G
General views
Display, 20
Headlight, 18
Instrument cluster, 17
Left handlebar fitting, 15
Left side, 11
Right handlebar fitting, 16
Right side, 13
Status indicators, 20Telltale lights, 20
Underneath the seat, 14
Warnings, 20
H
Handlebar fitting, left
Overview, 15
Handlebar fitting, right
Overview, 16
Headlight
Beam throw, 41
Driving on right/driving on
left, 41
General views, 18
Replacing low-beam headlight
bulb, 86
Replacing side-light bulb, 89
Headlight flasher, 15, 31
High-beam headlight, 18
Switch, 15
Telltale light, 20
Horn, 15
I
Idle
Telltale light, 20
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Ignition
Switching on and off, 28
Ignition switch, 27
Instrument cluster
Overview, 17
J
Jump starting, 95
K
Keys, 28
L
Laying up, 106
Lights
High-beam headlight, 31
Low-beam headlight, 31
Side light, 31
Low-beam headlight, 18
Luggage
Correct loading, 61
M
Maintenance, 123
Notes, 64Mirrors
Adjusting, 33
Motorcycle
Care, 103
Laying up, 106
Overview, 11, 13
Parking, 51
Restoring to use, 106
Multifunction display
See display, 17
N
Number-plate carrier
Removing and installing, 100
O
Odometer and tripmeters, 20
Resetting, 17, 29
Off-roading
Notes, 49
P
Pneumatic pump, 34
Removing and installing, 34
Power socket, 11, 60
Pre-ride check, 47R
Rear-wheel drive
Technical data, 113
Refuelling, 52
Restoring to use, 106
Rider's Manual
Stowage, 14
Running gear
Technical data, 113
Running in, 48
S
Safety instructions, 44
Seat
Lock, 13
Removing and installing, 41
Service, 122
Service Card, 122
Side light, 18
Spark plugs
Technical data, 117
Speedometer, 20
Standards, 7
Starter, 16
Starting, 46
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Status indicators
Overview, 20
Steering lock, 27
Locking, 28
T
Technical data
Battery, 117
Brakes, 114
Bulbs, 118
Clutch, 112
Dimensions, 119
Electrics, 117
Engine, 110
Engine oil, 111
Frame, 118
Fuel, 4, 111
Rear-wheel drive, 113
Running gear, 113
Spark plugs, 117
Standards, 7
Transmission, 112
Tyres, 115
Weights, 119
Wheels, 115Telltale lights, 17
Overview, 20
Toolkit, 14, 64
Torques, 109
Transmission
Technical data, 112
Troubleshooting chart, 108
Turn indicators
Operate, 15, 32
Replacing bulb, 90
Telltale light, 20
Tyres
BMW recommendations, 75,
115
Checking tread depth, 73
Checking tyre pressures, 40
Running in, 49
Technical data, 115
W
Warnings
Overview, 20
Warnings, overview, 21, 24
Weights, 119Wheels
Checking rims, 73
Removing and installing front
wheel, 75
Removing and installing rear
wheel, 78
Technical data, 115, 116
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