2007 BMW MOTORRAD G 650 XCHALLENGE sensor

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

If a warning light or telltale light
did not show as specified above
or if a segment or segments of
the multifunction display failed to
light up:
Some malfunctions cannot
be indicated if one of the
warning lights fails to show.
Make sure that all the warning
and telltale lights come on in the
pre-ride check.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.ABS self-diagnosis
OE
BMW Motorrad ABS performs
self-diagnosis to ensure its op-
erability. Self-diagnosis is per-
formed automatically when you
switch on the ignition. The mo-
torcycle has to move forward afew metres for the wheel sensors
to be tested.
Phase 1
Test of the diagnosis-compat-
ible system components with
the motorcycle at a standstill.
ABS warning light flashes.
Phase 2
Test of the wheel sensors as
the motorcycle pulls away from
rest.
ABS warning light flashes.
ABS self-diagnosis
completed
The ABS warning light goes
out.
If an indicator showing an ABS
fault appears when ABS self-dia-
gnosis completes:You can continue to ride. Bear
in mind that the ABS function
is not available.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Running inThe first 1000 kmWhile running in the motor-
cycle, vary the throttle opening
and engine-speed range fre-
quently.
Try to do most of your rid-
ing during this initial period on
twisting, fairly hilly roads, avoid-
ing high-speed main roads and
highways if possible.
Exceeding the specified en-
gine speeds while running
in will lead to increased engine
wear.
548zRiding

with OE BMW Motorrad ABS:
Remove screw1of the ABS
sensor and remove the ABS
sensor from the holder.
Use a suitable auxiliary stand to
lift the front wheel. BMW Mo-
torrad recommends the BMW
Motorrad front wheel stand.
Install the front wheel stand
( 82)Slacken left axle clamping
screws2.
Remove axle screw3.
Slacken right axle clamping
screws4.Use a screwdriver to remove
axle5.
Do not remove the grease from
the axle.
Hold left slider tube6and turn
the front wheel left to push the
brake pads apart.
Once the calipers have
been removed, there is
a risk of the brake pads being
pressed together to the extent
that they cannot be slipped back
over the brake disc on reas-
sembly.
Do not operate the handbrake
876zMaintenance

workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Tighten axle screw3to the
specified torque; if necessary
use a screwdriver to counter-
hold at the right-hand side.
Nut on quick-release
axle, front
80 Nm
Remove the front-wheel stand.
Without operating the brakes:
firmly compress the forks and
release; repeat the procedure
several times.
Tighten left axle clamping
screws2to the specified
tightening torque.
Front-axle retainer
10 NmTighten right axle clamping
screws4to the specified tight-
ening torque.
Front-axle retainer
10 Nmwith OE BMW Motorrad ABS:
Seat the ABS sensor in the
holder and install screw1of
the ABS sensor.
Remove the auxiliary stand.
Firmly pull the brake lever sev-
eral times to seat the brake
pads against the brake disc.
Removing rear wheelPlace the motorcycle on a suit-
able auxiliary stand. BMW Mo-
torrad recommends the BMW
Motorrad auxiliary stand.
878zMaintenance

Install the auxiliary stand
( 81)
Remove screws1and pull cov-
er2down slightly.Remove screw3of the speed
sensor and remove the speed
sensor from the holder.
Remove quick-release axle
nut4.Slacken locknuts5on left and
right by turning them counter-
clockwise.
Back off adjusting screws6
left and right by turning them
clockwise until adjusting
plate7can be removed.
Remove quick-release axle8.
Roll the rear wheel as far for-
ward as possible and disen-
gage chain9from the sprock-
et.
Roll the rear wheel back until it
is clear of the swinging arm.
879zMaintenance

Seat the speed sensor in the
holder and install screw3of
the speed sensor.
Place cover2in position.
Install 2 screws1.Adjust the chain tension
( 74)
Remove the auxiliary stand.
BMW Motorrad
auxiliary standInstalling auxiliary standMake sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Use the auxiliary stand with
the number (001631) and the
H adapter with the number
(001639).With the lifting lever to the left,
slip the auxiliary stand into po-
sition underneath the motor-
cycle, between the side stand
and the rear wheel.
881zMaintenance