Raising, Removing And Installing Rear Frame - BMW F 650 GS Repair Manual

Raising, removing and installing rear
frame
Raising rear frame
– Remove exhaust manifold (
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Secure front wheel in position.
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Important:
Protect trim panels with a material such as foam
rubber (arrow) to prevent damage.
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Use a strap to secure the rear frame to the tie bar
of the handlebars.
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Note:
Do not unplug the control unit.
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Remove the BMS control unit from the holder.
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Remove the fuse box.
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Remove brake fluid reservoir from rear frame.
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Remove lower fasteners securing rear frame to
main frame.
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Slightly pretension the strap.
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Slacken upper fasteners securing rear frame to
main frame.
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Do not raise the rear frame all the way, as it is seated
against the lock of the seat (arrow).
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When lowering the rear frame, make sure that the
brake line is routed between the front section of the
rear mudguard and the rear frame.
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Rear frame to main frame, top...................... 21 Nm
Rear frame to main frame, bottom
(clean thread + Loctite 2701)........................ 21 Nm
Brake fluid reservoir to rear frame .................. 5 Nm
Clamp for silencer ........................................ 55 Nm
Oxygen sensor to exhaust............................ 45 Nm
Exhaust manifold to cylinder head................ 20 Nm
Engine guard to frame.................................... 9 Nm
Important:
Raise the rear frame far enough to expose the
eye of the spring strut and secure the rear frame
in this position with the strap.
Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure: pay particular attention to the following.
Note:
Clean the tapped bore in the frame and the
threads of the bottom rear frame securing screw,
coat threads with Loctite 2701 and install the
screw.
Tightening torques:
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