2007 BMW MOTORRAD G 650 XCHALLENGE lock

Install battery2, negative ter-
minal first.
Engage retaining strap1.
Install the right side panel
( 99)
Set the clock ( 29)Removing right side panelMake sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Remove the seat ( 41)Remove screw1at the front
right.
Remove screws2.
Begin by pulling the side panel
out of holder3, then pull it tothe rear to disengage it from
holder4.
Remove the side panel.
Installing right side panelBegin by seating the side pan-
el in holder4, then seat it in
holder3.
899zMaintenance

Threaded fastenersFront wheel Value ValidNut on quick-release axle, front
M20 x 1.25 80 Nm
Front-axle retainer
M6 10 NmRear wheel Value ValidNut on quick-release axle, rear
M20 x 1.25 80 Nm
Locknut of the final-drive chain
tensioning screw
M8 25 NmMirror arm Value ValidUnion nut, mirror
20 Nm
Clamping screw, mirror to
handlebar fitting
21 Nm
10109zTechnical data

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
12131zIndex

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
12133zIndex

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
12134zIndex