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

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 light1.
The detailed descriptions start on
page ( 56), and you will find
an overview listing the possible
warnings on the next page.
323zStatus indicators

Warnings, overview
Meaning
Flashes
Self-diagnosis not completed ( 25)
Lights up
ABS deactivated ( 25)
Lights up
ABS fault ( 25)
324zStatus indicators

Self-diagnosis not completed
ABS warning light flashes.
The ABS function is not
available, because self-
diagnosis did not complete. The
motorcycle has to move forward
a few metres for the wheel
sensors to be tested.
Pull away slowly. Bear in mind
that the ABS function is not
available until self-diagnosis has
completed.
ABS deactivated
ABS warning light shows.
The rider has switched off the
ABS system.
with OE BMW Motorrad ABS:
Activate the ABS function
( 33)ABS fault
ABS warning light shows.
The ABS control unit has detec-
ted a fault. The ABS function is
not available.
You can continue to ride. Bear
in mind that the ABS function
is not available. Bear in mind
the more detailed information
on situations that can lead to
an ABS fault ( 57).
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
325zStatus indicators

326zStatus 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
OE
.............. 33
Mirrors . . ............................. 33
Pneumatic pump . . .................. 34
Air pressure in the Air Damping Sys-
tem .................................. 34
Damping ............................. 38
Tyres................................ 40
Headlight............................ 41
Seat................................. 41
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.
( 47)
with OE BMW Motorrad ABS:
Turn the key to position1.
ABS self-diagnosis is
performed in addition to
the checks outlined above.
( 48)
Switching off ignitionTurn the key to position2.
Lights switched off.
Handlebars not locked.
Key can be removed.
Locking handlebarsTurn the handlebars all the way
to the left
Turn the key to position3,
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 button1.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 button1.
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

Press and hold down button1.
Hours reading3shows.
Press button1.
The hours reading increments
by one each time you press
the button.
Press button2.
The hours reading decrements
by one each time you press
the button.When the hours reading is cor-
rect wait briefly.
Minutes reading4shows.
Press button1.
The minutes reading incre-
ments by one each time you
press the button.
Press button2.
The minutes reading decre-
ments by one each time you
press the button.
When the minutes reading is
correct wait briefly.
The clock is now set and the
time appears on the display.The procedure is also termin-
ated if speed is greater than
zero.
Battery voltageThe battery-voltage reading1
appears together with the battery
symbol2.
430zOperation