BMW G 650 Xcountry 2007 Owner's Manual

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Rider's Manual

G 650 Xcountry

BMW Motorrad

The Ultimate Riding

Machine

Motorcycle data/dealership details

Motorcycle data

Model

Vehicle identification number

Colour code

Date of first registration

Registration number

Dealership details

Person to contact in Service department

Ms/Mr

Phone number

Dealership address/phone number (company stamp)

Welcome to BMW

We congratulate you on your choice of a motorcycle from BMW and welcome you to the community of BMW riders. Familiarise yourself with your new motorcycle so that you can ride it safely and confidently in all traffic situations.

Please read this Rider's Manual carefully before starting to use your new BMW motorcycle. It contains important information on how to operate the controls and how to make the best possible use of all your BMW's technical features.

In addition, it contains information on maintenance and care to help you maintain your motorcycle's reliability and safety, as well as its value.

If you have questions concerning your motorcycle, your authorised

BMW Motorrad dealer will gladly provide advice and assistance.

We hope that you will enjoy riding your BMW and that all your journeys will be pleasant and safe.

BMW Motorrad.

You can also consult the index at		4 Operation................
the end of this Rider's Manual if		Ignition switch and steering
you want to find a particular topic		lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
or item of information.		Multifunction display . . . . . . . . .
1 General instructions .....	5	Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	6	Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Abbreviations and symbols . . . .	6	Emergency off switch (kill
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	6	switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	7	BMW Motorrad ABSOE . . . . . .
Currency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	7	Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 General views .............	9	Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General view, left side . . . . . . . .	11	Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General view, right side . . . . . .	13	Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . .	14	Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Handlebar fitting, left . . . . . . . . .	15	Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Handlebar fitting, right . . . . . . . .	16	5 Riding ....................
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . .	17	Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Status indicators .......	19	Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . .	20	Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Standard warnings . . . . . . . . . . .	20	Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ABS warningsOE . . . . . . . . . . . . .	23	Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
		Parking your motorcycle . . . . .

Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

27	6 Engineering details.....	49
	Brake system with BMW Mo-
28	torrad ABSOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	50
28	7 Accessories .............	53
31	General instructions . . . . . . . . . .	54
32	Power socketOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	54
32	Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	55
33	8 Maintenance ............	57
33	Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	58
34	Toolkit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	58
35	Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	59
36	Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	61
36	Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	62
37	Brake fluid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	63
39	Coolant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	65
39	Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	67
40	Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	68
42	Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	68
42	Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	68
44	Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	70
45	BMW Motorrad auxiliary
47	stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	76
48

BMW Motorrad front-wheel		Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	103
stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	77	Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	104
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	79	Wheels and tyres. . . . . . . . . . .	104
Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	80	Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	105
Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	87	Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	107
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	88	Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	107
9 Care ......................	93	Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	108
Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	94	Riding specifications . . . . . . .	108
Washing motorcycle. . . . . . . . . .	94	11 Service ................	109
Cleaning easily damaged		BMW Motorrad service. . . . .	110
components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	94	BMW Motorrad service
Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	95	quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	110
Protective wax coating . . . . . . .	96	BMW Motorrad Service
Laying up motorcycle . . . . . . . .	96	Card: on-the-spot break-
Restoring motorcycle to		down assistance . . . . . . . . . . .	110
use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	96	BMW Motorrad service net-
10 Technical data ........	97	work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	111
Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . .	98	Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . .	111
Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . . .	99	Confirmation of mainten-
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	100	ance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	112
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	101	Confirmation of service . . . . .	117
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	101
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	102
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	102
Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . .	103

General instructions

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Currency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

instructionsGeneral

		Overview
		Chapter 2 of this Rider's Manu-
	6	al will provide you with an initial
		overview of your motorcycle. All
		maintenance and repair work on
		the motorcycle is documented in
	instructions	Chapter 11. This record of the
	instructions	maintenance work you have had
		maintenance work you have had
		performed on your motorcycle is
		a precondition for generous treat-
		ment of goodwill claims.
		When the time comes to sell
		your BMW, please remember
	General	to hand over this Rider's Manu-
	General	al; it is an important part of the
		al; it is an important part of the
		motorcycle.
		Abbreviations and
		symbols

Indicates warnings that you must comply with for reasons of your safety and the safety

of others, and to protect your motorcycle against damage.

Specific instructions on how to operate, control, ad-

just or look after items of equipment on the motorcycle.

Indicates the end of an item of information.

Instruction.

Result of an activity.

Reference to a page with more detailed information.

Indicates the end of a passage relating to specific accessories or items of equipment.

Tightening torque.

Item of technical data.

OE	Optional extra
	The motorcycles are as-
	sembled complete with
	all the BMW optional ex-
	tras originally ordered.
OA	Optional accessory
	You can obtain option-
	al accessories through
	your authorised BMW
	Motorrad dealer; optional
	accessories have to be
	retrofitted to the motor-
	cycle.
ABS	Anti-lock brake system

Equipment

When you ordered your BMW motorcycle, you chose various items of custom equipment. This Rider's Manual describes optional extras (OE) offered by BMW and selected optional accessories (OA). This explains why the manual may also contain de-

scriptions of equipment which you have not ordered. Please note, too, that your motorcycle might not be exactly as illustrated in this manual on account of country-specific differences. If your BMW was supplied with equipment not described in

this Rider's Manual, you will find these features described in separate manuals.

Technical data

All dimensions, weights and power ratings stated in the Rider's Manual are quoted to the standards and comply with the tolerance requirements of the Deutsche Institut für Normung e.V. Versions for individual countries may differ.

Currency

The high safety and quality standards of BMW motorcycles are maintained by constant development work on designs, equipment and accessories. Because of this, your motorcycle may differ from the information supplied in the Rider's Manual. Nor can BMW Motorrad entirely rule out errors and omissions. We hope you will appreciate that no claims can be entertained on the basis of the data, illustrations or descriptions in this manual.

instructionsGeneral

General views

General view, left side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 General view, right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Handlebar fitting, left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Handlebar fitting, right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

viewsGeneral

General views

General view, left side

1Adjuster for spring preload, rear ( 34)

2Power socketOE ( 54)

3Adjuster for damping characteristic, rear suspension ( 35)

4Coolant-level indicator ( 65)

General views

General view, right side

1Seat lock ( 37)

2Fuel filler neck ( 48)

3Brake-fluid reservoir, front ( 63)

4ABS fuses, behind the side panel ( 79)

5Brake-fluid reservoir, rear ( 64)

General views

Underneath the seat

1 Rider's Manual

14 2 Toolkit ( 58)

3 Fuse box ( 79)

4Oil dipstick and engine-oil filler neck ( 59)

General views

Handlebar fitting, left

1Headlight flasher

2Operating the ABSOE ( 33)

3Switch for flashing turn indicators ( 32)

4Horn

5High-beam headlight ( 31)

General views

Handlebar fitting, right

1 Emergency off switch (kill

16 switch) ( 32)

2 Starter button ( 42)

General views

Instrument cluster

1Set the clock ( 29) Reset the tripmeter ( 29)

2Telltale lights ( 20)

3Multifunction display ( 20)

4Select readings ( 28)

General views

Status indicators

Status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Standard warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 ABS warningsOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Status indicators

Multifunction display

indicators
	1	Speedometer
Status
	2	Odometer, clock or battery

voltage ( 28)

Telltale lights

1Flashing turn indicators, left

2Flashing turn indicators, right

3Idle

4High-beam headlight

Standard warnings

Mode of presentation

Warnings are indicated by warning lights 1.

The possible warnings are listed on the next page.

Warnings, overview

Meaning


			21
Lights up	Fuel down to reserve ( 22)		21



Lights up	Insufficient engine oil pressure	( 22)
			indicatorsStatus
Lights up	Coolant temperature too high	( 22)	indicatorsStatus
Lights up	Coolant temperature too high	( 22)

Status indicators

Fuel down to reserve

Warning light for fuel down to reserve lights up.

Lack of fuel can result in

the engine misfiring and

cutting out unexpectedly. Mis-

firing can damage the catalytic

converter; a hazardous situation

can result if the engine cuts out

unexpectedly.

Do not run the fuel tank dry.

Possible cause: The fuel tank contains no more than the reserve quantity of fuel.

Reserve fuel

2 l

Refuelling ( 48)

Insufficient engine oil pressure

Warning light for oil pressure shows.

The oil pressure in the lube-oil system is too low. Stop immediately and switch off the engine if the warning light shows.

The insufficient oil pressure warning does not fulfil

the function of an oil gauge. The only way of checking whether the oil level is correct is to check with the oil dipstick.

Possible cause: Engine-oil level too low.

Check the engine oil level ( 59)

If the oil level is too low:

Top up the engine oil ( 61)

If the engine oil level is correct:

Riding when engine-oil pressure is low can result

in engine damage.

Do not continue your journey.

Have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Coolant temperature too high

Warning light for coolant temperature shows.

Continuing to ride when the engine is overheated could

result in engine damage. You must comply with the instructions below.

Possible cause: Coolant level too low.

Check the coolant level ( 65) If the coolant level is too low:

Topping up coolant ( 65)

Possible cause: Radiator fan defective.

If the radiator fan does not start even though the coolant-temper- ature warning light shows:

Have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Possible cause: Insufficient cooling.

If possible, ride in the part-load range to cool down the engine.

In traffic jams, switch off the engine, but leave the ignition switched on so that the radiator fan continues to operate.

If the coolant temperature is frequently too high, have the fault rectified as soon as possible by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

ABS warningsOE

Mode of presentation

ABS warnings are indicated by ABS warning light 1.

The detailed descriptions start on page ( 50), and you will find an overview listing the possible warnings on the next page.

Status indicators

Warnings, overview

	Meaning

Flashes	Self-diagnosis not completed ( 25)

Lights up	ABS deactivated ( 25)

Lights up	ABS fault ( 25)

Self-diagnosis not completed ABS fault

ABS warning light flashes.

The ABS function is not available, because selfdiagnosis 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 warning light shows.

The ABS control unit has detected 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.

Status indicators

Operation

Ignition switch and steering lock . . . . . 28 Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Turn indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Emergency off switch (kill switch) . . . . 32 BMW Motorrad ABSOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Operation