2007 BMW MOTORRAD G650 XMOTO clutch

Protective wax coatingBMW Motorrad recommends
applying only BMW car wax or
products containing carnauba
wax or synthetic wax.
It is time to rewax the paint-
work when water "puddles" on
the surface, instead of forming
beads.Laying up motorcycleClean the motorcycle.
Remove the battery.
Spray the brake and clutch
lever pivots, the side stand
pivots and the centre stand
pivots (if the motorcycle is fit-
ted with a centre stand) with a
suitable lubricant.
Coat bright metal and chrome-
plated parts with an acid-free
grease (e.g. Vaseline).
Stand the motorcycle in a dry
room in such a way that there
is no load on either wheel.Before laying the vehicle
up out of use, have the en-
gine oil and the oil filter element
changed by a specialist work-
shop, preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer. Com-
bine work for laying up/restoring
to use with a BMW service or
inspection.
Restoring motorcycle
to useRemove the protective wax
coating.
Clean the motorcycle.
Install a charged battery.
Before starting: work through
the checklist.
9100zCare

Technical data
Technical data
Troubleshooting chart . . ........... 102
Threaded fasteners . ............... 103
Engine . . . .......................... 105
Fuel . ............................... 106
Engine oil .......................... 106
Clutch . . . .......................... 107
Transmission . ..................... 107
Rear-wheel drive ................... 108
Running gear . ..................... 108
Brakes . . . .......................... 109
Wheels and tyres . . . ............... 109
Electrics . .......................... 110
Frame . . . .......................... 112
Dimensions . . . ..................... 112
Weights . . .......................... 113 Riding specifications
............... 113
10101zTechnical data

Troubleshooting chartEngine does not start at all or is difficult to start.Possible causeRemedyKill switch activated. Kill switch in operating position (run).
Side stand extended and gear engaged. Retract the side stand ( 44).
Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged. Select neutral or pull clutch lever ( 44).
No fuel in tank. Refuelling ( 50)
Battery not adequately charged. Charge the battery when connected ( 92)
10102zTechnical data

FuelRecommended fuel grade95 ROZ/RON, Super unleaded
Usable fuel capacity 9.5 l
Reserve fuel 2 lEngine oilEngine oil, capacity2.3 l, with filter change
Lubricant Engine oil, 15W-40
Engine oil, quantity for topping up 0.25 l, Difference between MIN and MAX
Lubricant Engine oil, 15W-40
Oil grades Mineral engine oils of API classification SF to SH.
BMW Motorrad recommends not using oil addit-
ives, because they can have a detrimental effect
on clutch operation. BMW Motorrad recommends
not using synthetic oils for the first 10,000 km.
Please do not hesitate to contact your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer if you have any questions
relating the choice of a suitable engine oil for your
motorcycle.
10106zTechnical data

Permissible viscosity classes
SAE 10 W-40-20 °C, Operation at low temperatures
SAE 15 W-40 -10 °CClutchClutch typeMultiplate clutch running in oil bathTransmissionGearbox typeclaw-shift 5-speed gearbox
Gearbox transmission ratios 1.946 (37:72 teeth), Primary transmission ratio
2.750 (12:33 teeth), 1st gear
1.750 (16:28 teeth), 2nd gear
1.313 (16:21 teeth), 3rd gear
1.045 (22:23 teeth), 4th gear
0.875 (24:21 teeth), 5th gear
10107zTechnical data

A
Abbreviations and symbols, 6
ABSEngineering details, 52
Fuses, 13, 81
Self-diagnosis, 46
Switching off and on, 15, 33
Warnings, 23
Accessories Notes, 56
Power socket, 56
Auxiliary stand, 78
B
Battery Charging, 92
Maintenance instructions, 91
Removing and installing, 92
Technical data, 111
Voltmeter, 20, 30
BMW Motorrad service, 116
BMW Motorrad Service Card, 116 Brake fluid
Checking level, 65
Reservoir, front, 13
Reservoir, rear, 13
Brake pads Running in, 47
Test, 64
Brakes Notes, 47
Technical data, 109
Test, 63
Bulbs Notes on replacement, 82
Replacing low-beam headlight
bulb, 83
Replacing number-plate light
bulbs, 89
Replacing rear light, 89
Replacing side-light bulb, 86
Replacing turn indicator
bulb, 87
Technical data, 111
C
Care, 97 Chain
Adjusting tension, 70
Checking tension, 70
Checking wear, 71
Lubricating, 69
Checklist, 44
Clock, 20 Adjusting, 17, 29
Clutch Adjusting play, 69
Checking play, 68
Technical data, 107
Confirmation of maintenance work, 118
Coolant Checking level, 67
Fore-and-aft tilt indicator, 11
Topping up, 68
Coolant temperature Warning, 22
D
Damping Adjusting, 11, 13, 35
Dimensions, 112
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T
Technical dataBattery, 111
Brakes, 109
Bulbs, 111
Clutch, 107
Dimensions, 112
Electrics, 110
Engine, 105
Engine oil, 106
Frame, 112
Fuel, 4, 106
Rear-wheel drive, 108
Running gear, 108
Spark plugs, 111
Standards, 7
Transmission, 107
Tyres, 109
Weights, 113
Wheels, 109
Telltale lights, 17 Overview, 20
Toolkit, 14, 60
Torques, 103 Transmission
Technical data, 107
Troubleshooting chart, 102
Turn indicators Operate, 15, 32
Replacing bulb, 87
Telltale light, 20
Tyres BMW recommendations, 71,
109
Checking tread depth, 69
Checking tyre pressures, 37
Running in, 47
Technical data, 109
W
Warnings Overview, 20
Warnings, overview, 21, 24
Weights, 113 Wheels
Checking rims, 69
Removing and installing front
wheel, 71
Removing and installing rear
wheel, 75
Technical data, 109
12128zIndex