2007 BMW MOTORRAD G 650 XCHALLENGE ECU

Use the ignition key to turn
seat lock1counter-clockwise
and hold it in this position.
Lift seat2at the rear and re-
lease the key.
Remove the seat.Place the seat, upholstered
side down, on a clean surface.
Installing seat
If too much pressure is ap-
plied in the forward direc-
tion, there is a danger that the
motorcycle will be pushed off its
stand.
Always make sure that the
motorcycle is stable and firmly
supported.
Push seat2forward into
mount3.
Firmly press down on the seat
at the rear.The seat engages with an aud-
ible click.
Check that the seat is secure.
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ChecklistUse the following checklist to
check important functions, set-
tings and wear limits before you
ride off.
Brakes
Brake-fluid levels, front and rear
Clutch
Clutch fluid level
Damping-characteristic adjust-
ment and air pressure in the Air
Damping System
Tyre-tread depth and tyre
pressures
Cases correctly installed and
luggage secured
At regular intervals:
Engine oil level (every refuelling
stop)
Brake-pad wear (every third
refuelling stop)
Tension and lubrication of the
drive chain
StartingSide standYou cannot start the motorcycle
with the side stand extended and
a gear engaged. The engine will
switch itself off if you start it with
the gearbox in neutral and then
engage a gear before retracting
the side stand.GearboxYou can start the engine when
the gearbox is in neutral or if you
pull the clutch with a gear en-
gaged.
Starting engine.Kill switch in operating position
(run).
Gearbox lubrication is en-
sured only when the engine
is running. Inadequate lubrica-
tion can result in damage to the
gearbox.
Do not allow the motorcycle to
roll for a lengthy period of time or
push it a long distance with the
engine switched off.
Switch on the ignition.
Pre-ride check is performed.
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lever when the brake calipers
have been removed.
Roll the front wheel clear of the
forks.
Remove spacer sleeve7.
Installing front wheelInstall spacer sleeve7.
The front wheel must be
installed right way round to
rotate in the correct direction.
Note the direction-of-rotation ar-
rows on the tyre or the wheel
rim.
Roll the front wheel into posi-
tion between the forks, making
sure that the brake disc passes
between the brake pads.Install axle5.
Threaded fasteners not
tightened to the specified
torque can work loose or their
threads can suffer damage.
Always have the security of the
fasteners checked by a specialist
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wheel stand and the rear wheel
can topple.
Place the motorcycle on its
centre stand or another auxiliary
stand before lifting the front
wheel with the BMW Motorrad
front-wheel stand.
Place the motorcycle on an
auxiliary stand; BMW Motorrad
recommends the BMW Motor-
rad auxiliary stand.
Install the auxiliary stand
( 81)
Use the front-wheel stand with
the number (363970).Slacken adjusting screws1of
the front-wheel stand.
Push the two adapters2apart
until the front forks fit between
them.
Use locating pins3to set the
front-wheel stand to the de-
sired height.
Centre the front-wheel stand
relative to the front wheel and
push it against the front axle.Align the two adapters2so
that the front forks are securely
seated.
Tighten adjusting screws1.
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If the front of the motor-
cycle is raised too far the
auxiliary stand will lift clear of the
ground and the motorcycle could
topple to one side.
When raising the motorcycle,
make sure that the auxiliary stand
remains on the ground. If ne-
cessary, adjust the height of the
front-wheel stand or the auxiliary
stand.
Apply uniform pressure to push
the front-wheel stand down
and raise the motorcycle.
FusesRemoving fuse
Risk of fire if an attempt is
made to jumper defective
fuse.
Always replace defective fuses
with new fuses of the correct
amperage rating.
Switch off the ignition.
Remove the seat ( 41)
Push latching lever1and open
the fuse cover.
Check the fuse-assignment
diagram and pull the defectivefuse up and out of the fuse
box.
If fuse defects recur fre-
quently have the electric
circuits checked by a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Fuse assignmentAABS (OE) (10 A)
BEngine management control
unit (15 A)
CLow-beam headlight (7.5 A)
DBrake light, horn, instru-
ment cluster, diagnosis plug
(7.5 A)
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ESide light, number-plate
light, headlight flasher, high-
beam headlight (7.5 A)
FStarter relay, flashing turn
indicators, diagnosis plug
(15 A)
GSpare fuse (15 A or 10 A
for optional extra)
HSpare fuse (7.5 A)
ISpare fuse (15 A)Installing fuseRemove the defective fuse and
replace it with a fuse of the
correct amperage rating.
Close the fuse cover.
The latch engages with an
audible click.
Install the seat ( 42)Removing ABS fuse
Risk of fire if an attempt is
made to jumper defective
fuse.
Always replace defective fuseswith new fuses of the correct
amperage rating.
Switch off the ignition.
Remove the right side panel
( 99)
Check the fuse-assignment
diagram and pull the defective
fuse up and out of the fuse
box.
If fuse defects recur fre-
quently have the electric
circuits checked by a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Fuse assignment, ABS
OE
1ABS (30 A)
2Spare fuse (30 A)
3Spare fuse (20 A)
4ABS (20 A)Installing ABS fuseRemove the defective fuse and
replace it with a fuse of the
correct amperage rating.
Install the right side panel
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