2007 BMW MOTORRAD G 650 XCOUNTRY sensor

Self-diagnosis not completedABS 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 ( 51).
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 a few 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.
544zRiding

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)
870zMaintenance

Tighten right axle clamping
screws4to the specified tight-
ening torque.
Front-axle retainer
10 Nm with OE BMW Motorrad ABS:
Seat the ABS sensor in the
holder and install screw 1of
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. Install the auxiliary stand
( 76)
Remove screws
1and pull cov-
er 2down slightly.
873zMaintenance

Remove screw3of the speed
sensor and remove the speed
sensor from the holder.
Remove quick-release axle
nut 4. Slacken locknuts
5on left and
right by turning them counter-
clockwise.
Back off adjusting screws 6
left and right by turning them
clockwise until adjusting
plate 7can be removed.
Remove quick-release axle 8.
Roll the rear wheel as far for-
ward as possible and disen-
gage chain 9from the sprock-
et.
Roll the rear wheel back until it
is clear of the swinging arm. The sprocket and the
spacer sleeves on left
and right are loose fits in the
wheel. Make sure that these
parts are not damaged or lost on
removal.
Installing rear wheelRoll the rear wheel into the
swinging arm, making sure that
the brake disc passes between
the brake pads.
Roll the rear wheel as far
forward as possible and loop
chain 9over the sprocket.
874zMaintenance

Seat left adjusting plate10
in the swinging arm and in-
stall quick-release axle 8in
the brake caliper and the rear
wheel.
Make sure that the axle fits in-
to the recess of the adjusting
plate. Install right adjusting plate
7.
Install quick-release axle nut 4,
but do not tighten it at this
point. Seat the speed sensor in the
holder and install screw
3of
the speed sensor.
Place cover 2in position.
Install 2 screws 1.
875zMaintenance