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Rider's Manual G 650 Xmoto BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine...
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Motorcycle data/dealership details Motorcycle data Dealership details Model Person to contact in Service depart- ment Vehicle identification number Ms/Mr Phone number Colour code Date of first registration Dealership address/phone number Registration number (company stamp)
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We congratulate you on your choice of a motorcycle from BMW and welcome you to the We hope that you will enjoy community of BMW riders. riding your BMW and that all...
Abbreviations and items of equipment. Equipment symbols Tightening torque. When you ordered your BMW Indicates warnings that motorcycle, you chose vari- you must comply with for ous items of custom equip- reasons of your safety and the ment.
(OE) Currency offered by BMW and selec- The high safety and quality ted optional accessories (OA). standards of BMW motor- This explains why the manual cycles are maintained by con- may also contain descriptions stant development work on...
General view, left side Adjuster, compression stage, front ( Adjuster, spring preload, rear ( Power socket Adjuster, damping, rear Indicator for coolant level...
General view, right side Seat lock ( Filler neck, fuel ( Brake-fluid reservoir, front ( Adjuster for rebound stage, front ( ABS fuses behind the side panel Brake-fluid reservoir, rear...
Multifunction display Warning and telltale Warning light, engine- oil pressure ( lights Warnings, general Mode of presentation Warnings are indicated by the appropriate warning lights. Speedometer Odometer reading, clock Telltale light, left turn in- or battery-voltage read- dicator ing ( Telltale light, right turn indicator Telltale light, neutral...
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Warnings, overview Meaning Lights up Fuel down to reserve ( Lights up Insufficient engine oil pressure Lights up Coolant temperature too high...
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Have the fault rectified as sued. quickly as possible by a Refuelling ( specialist workshop, prefer- Checking engine oil level ably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. If the oil level is too low: Top up the engine oil (...
Coolant temperature too ably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. high Warning light for coolant Insufficient cooling. temperature shows. If possible, ride in the part— Continuing to ride when load range to cool down the the engine is overheated engine. could result in engine dam- In traffic jams, switch off the age.
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Warnings, overview Meaning Flashes Self-diagnosis not completed Lights up ABS switched off ( Lights up ABS fault (...
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Have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a ABS switched off specialist workshop, prefer- ABS warning light ON. ably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. The rider has switched off the ABS system. with OE BMW Motorrad ABS: Activate the ABS function...
Ignition switch and Pre-ride check is Locking handlebars performed. ( steering lock Keys with OE BMW Motorrad ABS: You receive one master key Turn the key to position 1. and one spare key. ABS self-diagnosis is Ignition switch and steering...
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Under these circumstances consult a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. The display starts with the Press and hold down but- current value and each time ton 1.
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The procedure is also ter- minated if speed is greater than zero. Battery voltage Press and hold down but- When the hours reading is ton 1. correct wait briefly. Hours reading 3 shows. Minutes reading 4 shows. Press button 1. Press button 1.
Emergency off switch The side lights place a strain on the battery. (kill switch) Do not switch the ignition on for longer than absolutely necessary. Low-beam headlight The low—beam headlight switches on automatically when the ignition is switched Switch in normal posi- tion: operating position.
High—beam headlight Consult a specialist switched off. Adjusting headlight for workshop, preferably an driving on left/driving on authorised BMW Motorrad right dealer, if you are unsure whether the headlight basic The motorcycle's headlight setting is correct. beam is symmetric, so there...
Push turn—indicator but- screw 3. This adjustment ton 1 to the left. should be carried out by a specialist workshop, Left—hand turn indicators preferably an authorised BMW switched on. Motorrad dealer. Telltale light for left—hand turn indicators flashes. Push the turn—indicator but- ton to the right.
wise and hold it in this posi- Installing seat Mirrors tion. Adjusting mirrors Push seat 2 forward into mount 3. Lift seat 2 at the rear and Turn the mirror to the cor- Firmly press down on the rect position. release the key.
Union nut, mirror ated. stop. ABS warning light re- mains ON. 20 Nm Activating ABS function BMW Motorrad Deactivatable ABS Under certain circumstances, it can be best to dispense with ABS when you Press and hold down right on loose surfaces.
ABS warning light goes Suspension settings Spring preload out; if self-diagnosis has Spring preload Adjusting spring preload not completed the ABS warn- for rear wheel It is essential to set spring ing light changes from ON to preload of the rear suspen- flashing.
pression of the front forks un- Spring preload, basic der load. setting The harder the setting, the more the movement that the Turn the knob as far as it forks can make to absorb sur- will go in the "SOFT" dir- face irregularities is damped.
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the adjusting screw in the + direction. If you want softer damping, use a screwdriver to turn the adjusting screw in the — direction. Compression stage basic setting Adjust the compression Turn adjusting screw as You adjust the rebound— far as it will go in the "+" stage by turning adjusting stage characteristic by turn- screw 1.
the adjusting screw in the + Make sure the ground is direction. level and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand. If you want softer damping, use a screwdriver to turn the adjusting screw in the — direction. Rebound stage basic setting Turn adjusting screw as Damping...
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handling characteristics and Tyre pressure, front can lead to accidents. Always check that the tyre pressures are correct. 1.8 bar (one-up, tyre cold) At high road speeds, tyre 1.9 bar (two-up and/or valves have a tendency with luggage, tyre cold) to open as a result of centrifu- Tyre pressure, rear gal force.
Your author- Do not exceed the permiss- represents a health hazard ised BMW Motorrad dealer ible gross weight and be sure and can even cause loss will be glad to advise you on to comply with the instruc-...
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High voltage Unburned fuel will des- In extreme cases, the motorcycle could catch fire. troy the catalytic con- Touching live parts of verter. Do not allow the engine to the ignition system with Note the points listed for idle unnecessarily. Ride away the engine running can cause immediately after starting the protection of the catalytic...
withstand. Damage caused in Engine oil level (every refuel- Starting engine this way is not covered by the ling stop) warranty. Brake—pad wear (every third Do not tamper with the con- refuelling stop) trol unit of the electronic en- Starting gine-management system.
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Pre-ride check is engine, or use jump leads and a donor battery to start. performed. ( The engine starts. with OE BMW Motorrad ABS: Consult the troubleshooting Switch on the ignition. chart below if the engine Pre-ride check is refuses to start. ( 100) performed.
Some malfunctions can- standstill. ably an authorised BMW not be indicated if one ABS warning light Motorrad dealer. of the warning lights fails to flashes.
Exceeding the specified Brake pads Tyres do not have their engine speeds while run- full grip when new and New brake pads must "bed ning in will lead to increased there is a risk of accidents at down" and therefore do not engine wear.
The side stand is de- Turn the handlebars to full Retract the side stand before signed to support only left or right lock. moving the motorcycle. the weight of the motorcycle. Check that the motorcycle Sit on the motorcycle and Do not lean or sit on the mo- is standing firmly.
Fuel attacks plastics, Remove the fuel tank cap. Brake system, general which become dull or Refuel with fuel of the grade Descending mountain unsightly. stated below; do not fill the passes Wipe off plastic parts immedi- tank past the bottom edge ately if they come into contact of the filler neck.
Dirt or mud on brakes Brake system with out. BMW Motorrad When riding on loose surfaces or muddy Salt on brakes roads, the brakes may fail How does ABS work? The brakes may fail to...
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The higher the wheel load, the vene to keep the front wheel the road surface. At this in- more braking force can be from locking; this increases stant the BMW Motorrad ABS transmitted without the wheel stopping distance. must assume an extremely locking.
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What is the design issued. over and even BMW Motorrad ABS is unable to counteract baseline for BMW In addition to problems with their effects. the BMW Motorrad ABS, ex-...
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What significance devolves on regular maintenance? Invariably, a technical system cannot perform beyond the abilities dictated by its level of maintenance. In order to ensure that the BMW Motorrad ABS is always...
BMW mo- that are approved by BMW for torcycles without constitut- this purpose. ing a safety hazard. Country- Genuine BMW parts and ac-...
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Cable routing The cables from the power socket to the auxiliary device must be routed in such a way that they: Do not impede the rider Do not restrict or obstruct the steering angle and handling characteristics Cannot be trapped Incorrectly routed cables can impede the rider.
On-board toolkit service and repair work in the Repair Manual on CD/DVD—ROM 2 Open—ended spanner, w/ (RepROM) for your motor- Your authorised BMW Mo- f 8/10 cycle, which is available from torrad dealer can provide the Adjusting chain tension your authorised BMW Motor- on—board toolkit service kit...
Allen key 3 mm, replacing Engine oil (RepROM) also obtainable headlight bulb Checking engine oil level from your authorised BMW Allen key 4 mm, removing The engine can seize if Motorrad dealer. and installing fairing the oil level is low, and Allen key 6 mm, adjusting this can lead to accidents.
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Top up the engine oil ( Remove oil filler cap 1 by If the oil level is above the turning it counter—clock- MAX mark: wise. Have the oil level corrected by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Have all work on the brake the oil dipstick into the bore system performed by a spe- and then remove it. cialist workshop, preferably Install the oil filler cap. an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Brake system, general Checking operation of Dependability of the brakes brake system Pull the handbrake lever.
Have the brake pads re- um permissible thickness. placed by a specialist work- shop, preferably an author- Make sure the ground is ised BMW Motorrad dealer. level and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand.
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If the wear indicating marks are no longer visible: Have the brake pads re- placed by a specialist work- shop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
MIN mark. (Brake- fluid reservoir horizontal) If the brake fluid level drops below the permitted level: Have the defect rectified as quickly as possible by a specialist workshop, prefer- ably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Check the brake- Wear of the brake pads specialist workshop, prefer- ably an authorised BMW causes the brake fluid fluid level, rear brakes level in the reservoir to sink. Motorrad dealer. A low fluid level in the brake reservoir can al-...
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If the coolant level is too high: section 4. Seek the advice of a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motor- rad dealer. Open cap of the expansion tank for coolant 2.
Clutch Adjusting clutch Tyres Checking clutch- Checking tyre tread lever play depth Your motorcycle's hand- ling and grip can be im- paired even before the tyres wear to the minimum tyre tread depth permitted by law. Have the tyres changed in good time before they wear Push back boot 1.
Slacken quick—release axle replaced by a specialist nut 1. Chain deflection workshop, preferably an Slacken locknuts 2 on left authorised BMW Motorrad and right by turning them dealer. 25 mm (Motorcycle un- counter—clockwise. laden on auxiliary stand) Use adjusting screws 3 on left and right to adjust chain tension.
Wheels tension. Check chain tension ( Recommended tyres Make sure that scale read- For each size of tyre BMW ings 4 are the same on left Motorrad tests and classifies and right. as roadworthy certain makes. Tighten locknuts 2 on left...
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Carefully pull the brake cal- iper back and out until clear of the brake disc. with OE BMW Motorrad ABS: When removing the left Force the brake pads brake caliper, take care not slightly apart by rocking...
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OE BMW Motorrad ABS: Remove axle screw 3. slipped back over the brake disc on reassembly. Do not operate the handbrake lever when the brake calipers have been removed. Roll the front wheel clear of the forks. Remove screw 1 of the ABS...
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Front-axle retainer specialist workshop, prefer- Install left spacer sleeve 6. ably an authorised BMW Mo- The front wheel must be torrad dealer. installed right way round 10 Nm to rotate in the correct direc-...
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Front-axle retainer 10 Nm with OE BMW Motorrad ABS: Install axle screw 3 and Install securing screws 1 tighten to the specified and tighten to specified tightening torque. torque. Nut on quick-release Adapter plate to slider axle, front tube 80 Nm...
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Remove screws 1. Remove quick—release axle Roll the rear wheel as far nut 4. forward as possible and disengage chain 9 from the Slacken locknuts 5 on left sprocket. and right by turning them counter—clockwise. Roll the rear wheel back un- til it is clear of the swinging Back off adjusting screws 6 arm.
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Always have the security of the fasteners checked by a specialist workshop, prefer- Roll the rear wheel as ably an authorised BMW Mo- far forward as possible torrad dealer. and loop chain 9 over the Roll the rear wheel into the sprocket.
If fuse defects recur fre- sensor. quently have the electric circuits checked by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Remove the seat ( Switch off the ignition. Install quick—release axle nut 4, but do not tighten it at this point.
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Fuse assignment G Spare fuse (15 A or 10 A Fuse assignment, ABS for optional extra) H Spare fuse (7.5 A) Spare fuse (15 A) Installing fuses Remove the defective fuse and replace it with a fuse of the correct amperage rat- ing.
Bulbs to hold the bulbs when hand- ling them. Dirt deposits, in General instructions particular oil and grease, in- A defective bulb places terfere with heat radiation your safety at risk be- from the bulb. This leads to cause it is easier for other overheating and shortens the users to oversee you and bulb's operating life.
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of screw 3 is aligned with line 4. Tighten screw 3. Remove screws 2 on left Install screws 2 on left and and right and remove right and install screw 3, but screw 3. do not tighten the screws at this point.
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Replacing low- beam and high- beam headlight bulb Removing headlight ( Switch off the ignition. Install the left and right pan- Remove rubber cap 2. els, making sure that the lug of each panel engages re- cess 5. Disconnect plug 1. Disengage spring clip 3 from the latches and swing it up.
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Remove bulb 4. Install bulb 4. Install rubber cap 2. Replace the defective bulb. Bulb of low-beam and high-beam headlight H4 / 12 V / 55...60 W Close spring retainer 3 and Connect plug 1. engage it in the catches. Install the headlight housing...
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Replacing parking- Side-light bulb light bulb If it is not standing firmly, W5W / 12 V / 5 W the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below. Always make sure that the motorcycle is stable and firmly supported.
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Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand. Insert bulb socket 1 into the Pull the glass out of the headlight housing. reflector housing at the threaded—fastener side. Install the headlight housing Remove screw 1. Replacing turn indicator bulbs, front and rear If it is not standing firmly,...
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Replace the defective bulb. Replacing number- plate light Front flashing turn in- dicator bulbs If it is not standing firmly, the motorcycle could RY10W / 12 V / 10 W topple in the course of the operations described below. Rear flashing turn in- Always make sure that the dicator bulbs motorcycle is stable and...
Jump starting The wires leading to the power socket do not have a load-capacity rating adequate for jump-starting the engine. Excessively high current can lead to a cable fire or damage to the vehicle electronics. Pull bulb 2 out of socket 3. Insert bulb 2 into socket 3.
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Use only jump leads fitted with fully insulated crocodile clips at both ends. Jump-starting with a donor-battery voltage higher than 12 V can damage the vehicle electronics. Make sure that the battery of the donor vehicle has a Disengage rubber retain- Begin by connecting one voltage rating of 12 V.
wait a few minutes before Battery This can cause the battery repeating the attempt to run flat. If this happens, Maintenance instructions in order to protect the warranty claims will not be ac- Correct upkeep, recharging starter motor and the donor cepted.
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completely flat. Attempting to Comply with the operating charge a completely flat bat- instructions of the charger. tery via the on-board socket Once the battery is fully can cause damage to the mo- charged, disconnect the torcycle's electronics. charger terminal clips from If a battery has discharged to the battery terminals.
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Always proceed in the correct The connect battery negat- Remove the seat ( sequence. ive lead 4. Disconnect negative battery lead 4 first. Then disconnect positive battery lead 3. Installing battery Remove screw 1 at the front Install battery 2, negative right.
pull it to the rear to disen- Number-plate carrier gage it from holder 4. Removing number- Remove the side panel. plate carrier Installing right side panel Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand. Install screws 2.
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Installing number- plate carrier Disconnect plug 2. Install four screws 1. Release the number—plate carrier with wire loop 3 and Work the cable into posi- remove, working plug 2 with tion, seat the number—plate the cable free. carrier with holders 5 in mounts 4 and push it up.
BMW Motorrad recommends BMW Motorrad recommends Apply the brakes in good time that you use the cleaning that you use BMW insect re- until the brakes have dried and care products you can mover to soften and wash off out.
Chrome Using silicone sprays for Windscreen and slipstream the care of rubber seals Use plenty of water and BMW deflectors can cause damage. shampoo to clean chrome, Headlight lens made of particularly if it has been Do not use silicone sprays plastic exposed to road salt.
Stand the motorcycle in a BMW Motorrad recommends otherwise the paint can dry room in such a way that applying only BMW car wax or be affected or become there is no load on either products containing carnauba discoloured. Substances wheel.
Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start at all or is difficult to start. Possible cause Remedy Kill 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).
Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Nut on quick-release axle, front M20 x 1.25 80 Nm Front-axle retainer 10 Nm Adapter plate to slider tube 50 Nm Rear wheel Value Valid Nut on quick-release axle, rear M20 x 1.25 80 Nm Locknut of the final-drive chain tensioning screw 25 Nm...
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Mirror arm Value Valid Union nut, mirror 20 Nm Clamping screw, mirror to handlebar fitting 21 Nm...
Engine Engine design Single-cylinder four-stroke, double overhead camshafts driven by roller chain, 4 valves op- erated by bucket tappets, balancing shaft, liquid-cooled cylinder and cylinder head, in- tegral water pump, 5-speed gearbox and dry sump lubrication. Effective displacement 652 cm Cylinder bore 100 mm Piston stroke...
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Mineral engine oils of API classification SF to SH. BMW Motorrad recommends not using oil additives, because they can have a detri- mental effect on clutch operation. BMW Mo- torrad recommends not using synthetic oils for the first 10,000 km. Please do not hesit-...
Rear-wheel drive Final drive, type Chain drive Rear wheel guidance, type 2-arm cast-aluminium swinging arm Secondary transmission ratio 2.9 (16:47 teeth) Running gear Front suspension Upside-down telescopic fork Front-suspension spring travel 270 mm, At wheel Rear suspension type Directly pivot-mounted central spring strut with coil spring and single-tube gas-filled shock absorber Total spring travel at rear wheel...
Brakes Front brakes, type Hydraulically operated single-disc brake with 4-piston fixed caliper and floating brake disc Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal Rear brakes, type Hydraulically operated single-disc brake with 1-piston floating caliper and fixed disc Brake-pad material, rear Organic material Wheels and tyres Front wheel, type Cast aluminium, MT H2...
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Rear: Pirelli Diabolo, 160/60 R 17 (69H) You can obtain an up-to-date list of approved tyres from your au- thorised BMW Motorrad dealer or on the Internet at "www.bmw- motorrad.com". Tyre pressures Tyre pressure, front 1.8 bar, one-up, tyre cold 1.9 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre...
Electrics Rating of on-board socket with OE BMW Motorrad ABS: Fuses Plug-in "Minifuses" with ratings of 7.5 A and 15 A with OE BMW Motorrad ABS: Plug-in "Minifuses" with ratings of 10 A, 20 A and 30 A Battery Battery designation...
Lighting Bulb of low-beam and high-beam headlight H4 / 12 V / 55...60 W Side-light bulb W5W / 12 V / 5 W Front flashing turn indicator bulbs RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Rear flashing turn indicator bulbs RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Bulb of number-plate light W5W / 12 V / 5 W...
Dimensions Length of motorcycle 2180 mm maximum height in normal-load position 1184 mm, without mirrors 1435 mm, with mirrors Width of motorcycle 907 mm, Across mirrors Front-seat height 920 mm, Without rider at unladen weight Weights Unladen weight 159 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road 90 % load of fuel, without optional extras Permissible gross weight 335 kg...
In the event of a breakdown, on the distance covered by the BMW Motorrad Service BMW Motorrad has an ex- the motorcycle. Card issued with each new tensive after—sales service BMW motorcycle enables BMW Running-...
Maintenance schedules The maintenance schedule for your motorcycle depends on the equipment fitted, and on the motorcycle's age and the distance it has covered. Your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer will be happy to supply...
Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Pre- BMW Running- delivery Check in Check Carried out in accord- Carried out in accord- ance with manufacturer's ance with manufacturer's instructions instructions Odometer reading Brake fluid, new Date, stamp, signature Date, stamp, signature...
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Confirmation of service The table is intended as a record of maintenance, warranty and repair work, the installation of optional accessories and, if appropriate, special campaign (recall) work. Item Odometer Date reading...
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1.8 bar, one-up, tyre cold 1.9 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2 bar, one-up, tyre cold 2 bar, two-up and/or with lug- gage, tyre cold *01417708191* BMW recommends *01417708191* Order No. 01 41 7 708 191 10.2006, 1st edition...