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

preferably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.Checking brake pad
thickness, rear brakesMake sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.Brake pads worn past
the minimum permissible
brake-pad thickness can cause
a reduction in braking efficiency
and under certain circumstances
they can cause damage to the
brake system.
In order to ensure the dependab- ility of the brake system, do not
permit the brake pads to wear
past the minimum permissible
brake-pad thickness.
Visually inspect rear brake
pads 1from behind to
ascertain their thickness.
Brake-pad wear limit, rear
min 1 mm (Friction pad only,
without backing plate)
The wear indicators must be
clearly visible. If the wear indicating marks are
no longer visible:
Have the brake pads replaced
by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
Brake fluidChecking brake-fluid
level, front brakesMake sure the ground is level
and firm and hold the motor-
cycle upright.
Move the handlebars to the
straight-ahead position.
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A low fluid level in the
brake reservoir can allow air
to penetrate the brake system.
This significantly reduces braking
efficiency.
Check the brake-fluid level at
regular intervals.
Check the brake fluid level in
front reservoir 1.
Wear of the brake pads
causes the brake fluid level
in the reservoir to sink. Brake fluid level, front
DOT4 brake fluid
Do not permit the brake fluid
level to drop below the MIN
mark. (Brake-fluid reservoir
horizontal)
If the brake fluid level drops be-
low the permitted level: Have the defect rectified as
quickly as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Checking brake-fluid
level, rear brakesMake sure the ground is level
and firm and hold the motor-
cycle upright.
A low fluid level in the
brake reservoir can allow air
to penetrate the brake system.
This significantly reduces braking
efficiency.
Check the brake-fluid level at
regular intervals.
Check the brake fluid level in
rear reservoir 1.
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Wear of the brake pads
causes the brake fluid level
in the reservoir to sink.
Brake fluid level, rear
DOT4 brake fluid
Do not permit the brake fluid
level to drop below the MIN
mark. (Brake-fluid reservoir
horizontal)
If the brake fluid level drops be-
low the permitted level: Have the defect rectified as
quickly as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
CoolantChecking coolant levelMake sure the ground is level
and firm and hold the motor-
cycle upright.
Read off the coolant level on
scale
1on the coolant expan-
sion tank. Coolant, specified level
Between MIN and MAX
marks on the expansion tank
If the coolant level is too low: Top up the coolant.
If the coolant level is too high: Seek the advice of a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Topping up coolantRemove the seat ( 37)
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Remove screw1.
Remove screws 2.
Work the side panel down to
remove. Open cap of the expansion
tank for coolant
1.
Top up the coolant to the spe-
cified level.
Close the cap of the expansion
tank for coolant. Seat the side panel in
mounts
3.
Install screws 2.
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Install screw1.
Install the seat ( 38)
ClutchChecking clutch-lever
playPull the clutch lever until resist-
ance is perceptible.
Measure clutch-lever play A.
Clutch-lever play
2...3 mm (Engine cold)
Clutch-lever play is out of toler-
ance: Adjust clutch-lever play ( 67)
Adjusting clutch-lever
playPush back boot 1.
Slacken locknut 2.
Set clutch-lever play to spe-
cification by turning adjusting
screw 3.
Turning clockwise: increases
play.
Turning counter-clockwise: re-
duces play.
Check the clutch-lever play
( 67)
Tighten locknut 2.
Pull boot 1back over the ad-
justing screw.
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TyresChecking tyre tread depthMake sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Measure the tyre tread depth
in the main tread grooves with
wear marks.Tyres have wear indicators
integrated into the main
tread grooves. The tyre is worn
out when the tyre tread has worn
down to the level of the marks.
The locations of the marks are
indicated on the edge of the tyre,
e.g. by the letters TI, TWI or by
an arrow.
If the tyre tread no longer com-
plies with the minimum legally
required tread depth:
Replace tyre.
RimsChecking rimsMake sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Visually inspect the rims for
defects.
Have damaged rims checked
and, if necessary, replaced by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.ChainLubricating chainSwitch the ignition off and se-
lect neutral.
Dirt, dust and inadequate
lubrication will result in ac-
celerated wear and significantly
shorten the drive chain's useful
life.
Clean and lubricate the drive
chain at regular intervals. Clean the drive chain with a
suitable cleaning product, dry it
and apply chain lubricant.
Wipe off excess lubricant.
Checking chain tensionMake sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Use a screwdriver to push the
chain up and down and meas-
ure difference
A.
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Chain deflection
25...30 mm (Motorcycle sup-
ported on its side stand)
30...35 mm (Rear suspen-
sion extended)
If measured value is outside per-
mitted tolerance: Adjust the chain tension
( 69)
Adjusting chain tensionMake sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand. Slacken quick-release axle
nut
1.
Slacken locknuts 2on left and
right by turning them counter-
clockwise.
Use adjusting screws 3on left
and right to adjust chain ten-
sion.
Turning screws clockwise: re-
duces chain tension.
Turning screws counter-clock-
wise: increases chain tension.
Check the chain tension
( 68) Make sure that scale read-
ings
4are the same on left and
right.
Tighten locknuts 2on left and
right by turning them clock-
wise.
Locknut of the final-drive
chain tensioning screw
25 Nm
Tighten quick-release axle
nut 1to the specified tight-
ening torque.
Nut on quick-release
axle, rear
80 Nm
Checking chain wearMake sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
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Pull the chain back at the rear-
most point of the sprocket.
The tips of the sprocket teeth
must remain inside the chain
links.
If the chain can be pulled back
far enough to expose the tips of
the sprocket teeth:
Consult a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
WheelsRecommended tyresFor each size of tyre BMW Mo-
torrad tests and classifies as
roadworthy certain makes. BMW
Motorrad cannot assess the suit-
ability or provide any guarantee
of road safety for other tyres.
BMW Motorrad recommends
using only tyres tested by BMW
Motorrad.
You can obtain detailed informa-
tion from your authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer or on the Inter-
net at www.bmw-motorrad.com.Removing front wheelPlace the motorcycle on a suit-
able auxiliary stand. BMW Mo-
torrad recommends the BMW
Motorrad auxiliary stand.
Install the auxiliary stand
( 76) with OE BMW Motorrad ABS:
Remove screw 1of 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
( 77)
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