Summary of Contents for BMW Motorrad G 650 Xcountry 2006
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Rider's Manual G 650 Xcountry 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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Welcome to BMW authorised BMW Motorrad dealer will gladly provide ad- vice and assistance. 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.
Overview tect your motorcycle against Item of technical data. damage. Chapter 2 of this Rider's Specific instructions on Manual will provide you with Optional extra how to operate, control, an initial overview of your Your motorcycle was adjust or look after items of motorcycle.
Rider's Manual. Nor country—specific differences. can BMW Motorrad entirely If your BMW was supplied rule out errors and omissions. with equipment not described We hope you will appreciate...
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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Fuel down to reserve Insufficient engine oil If the warning indicating in- pressure sufficient engine oil level is Warning light for fuel down to reserve lights Warning light for oil pres- issued and a check indicates that the engine oil level is cor- sure shows.
If the coolant level is too low: as possible by a special- Topping up coolant ( ist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad Radiator fan defective. dealer. If the radiator fan does not start even though the coolant...
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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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If the motorcycle is to remain abroad for a lengthy period, you can have the display readouts changed from miles to kilometers or vice versa, if necessary. 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...
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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.
Headlight flasher light will tend to dazzle on- coming traffic. Have the headlight set accordingly by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Headlight beam throw and spring preload Headlight beam throw is gen- Push full—beam headlight Press headlight flasher but- erally kept constant when switch 1 up.
whether the headlight basic Turn indicators Push the turn—indicator but- setting is correct. ton forward. Operating flashing turn Flashing turn indicators indicators switched off. Turn indicator telltale light is off. Seat Removing seat Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand.
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wise and hold it in this posi- Installing seat tion. If too much pressure is applied in the forward Position seat 2 in such a direction, there is a danger way that mounts 3 on left Lift seat 2 at the rear and that the motorcycle will be and right are in front of left release the key.
Check that the seat is se- Adjusting mirror arm BMW Motorrad cure. Deactivatable ABS Mirrors Under certain circumstances, Adjusting mirrors it can be best to dispense with ABS when you right on loose surfaces. Consequently, you have the option of temporarily deactivating this motorcycle's Slacken nut 1.
ABS warning light re- If ABS self—diagnosis did mains ON. not complete, the ABS warning light continues to Activating ABS function flash. The ABS function is activ- ated. Instead of pressing the ABS button, you have the option of switching the ignition off and then on again.
cordingly when the motor- Adjusting spring preload Allow the silencer to cool. cycle is lightly loaded. while the motorcycle is Adjust spring preload by being ridden can lead to acci- turning knob 1. Damping dents. If you want to increase Damping must be adapted to Do not attempt to adjust spring preload, turn the...
Damping Adjusting suspension damping Your motorcycle's hand- ling will suffer if you do not match the spring-preload and damping-characteristic settings. Adjust the damping Adjust damping by turning Damping characteristic to suit spring nut 1. preload. If you want to increase damping, turn nut 1 in Make sure the ground is Turn the bottom knob as...
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handling characteristics and Tyre pressure, front can lead to accidents. Always check that the tyre pressures are correct. 1.9 bar (one-up, tyre cold) At high road speeds, tyre 2 bar (two-up and/or with valves have a tendency 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.
ABS self- on twisting, fairly hilly roads, ABS self-diagnosis diagnosis completed avoiding high—speed main The ABS warning light goes BMW Motorrad ABS performs roads and highways if pos- out. self—diagnosis to ensure its sible. operability. Self—diagnosis is performed automatically...
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...
General instructions BMW Motorrad can- Power socket not assess each non- BMW Motorrad recommends Ratings BMW product to determine the use of parts and ac- whether it can be used on or cessories for your motorcycle in connection with BMW mo-...
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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.
General instructions Toolkit 4 Open—ended spanner, w/ f 15 The Maintenance chapter de- Standard on- Adjusting mirror arm scribes straightforward pro- board toolkit cedures for checking and re- 5 Screwdriver handle placing certain wear parts. Holder for screwdriver blade Special tightening torques are listed as applicable.
9 Screwdriver blade Allen key 6 mm, adjusting headlight beam throw Star—head and flat—tip blade 3 Ring spanner, w/f 27 10 Screwdriver, small Removing and installing Replacing turn indicator wheels bulbs 4 Electric torch On-board toolkit service LED bulb Your authorised BMW Mo- 1 Extending tool holder 5 3x socket torrad dealer can provide the...
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The oil level varies with Remove the oil dipstick and the temperature of the check the oil level. oil. The higher the temper- ature, the higher the level of oil in the sump. Checking the oil level with the engine cold or after no more than a short ride will lead to misinterpret- ation;...
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.
Brake fluid Checking brake- fluid level, front brakes A low fluid level in the brake reservoir can al- low air to penetrate the brake system. This significantly re- duces braking efficiency. Check the brake-fluid level at Check the brake fluid level Brake fluid level, front regular intervals.
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- Coolant low air to penetrate the brake Checking coolant level...
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Topping up coolant Work the side panel down to remove. Remove the seat ( Coolant, specified level Open cap of the expansion Remove screw 1. between MIN and MAX tank for coolant 1. marks on the expansion Top up the coolant to the tank specified level.
Clutch Checking clutch- lever play Seat the side panel in Install screw 1. mounts 3. Install the seat ( Pull the clutch lever until resistance is perceptible. Measure clutch—lever play A. Clutch-lever play 1...2 mm Install screws 2. Clutch-lever play is out of tol- erance: Adjust the clutch (...
Tyres have wear indic- Check the clutch-lever play workshop, preferably an ators integrated into the authorised BMW Motorrad main tread grooves. The tyre Tighten locknut 2. dealer. is worn out when the tyre Pull boot 1 back over the tread has worn down to the adjusting screw.
Chain Turning screws clockwise: If measured value is outside reduces chain tension. permitted tolerance: Checking chain tension Turning screws counter— Adjust chain tension ( Make sure the ground is clockwise: increases chain level and firm and place the Adjusting chain tension tension.
Consult a specialist work- Fit the front-wheel stand shop, preferably an author- Make sure the ground is ised BMW Motorrad dealer. with OE BMW Motorrad ABS: level and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand. Wheels Recommended tyres For each size of tyre BMW Motorrad tests and classifies as roadworthy certain makes.
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Use a screwdriver to re- lever when the brake calipers have been removed. move axle 5. Do not remove the grease Roll the front wheel clear of from the axle. the forks. Slacken left axle clamping screws 2. Remove axle screw 3. Hold left slider tube 6 and Remove spacer sleeve 7.
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ably an authorised BMW Mo- Nut on quick-release torrad dealer. axle, front 80 Nm Without operating the brakes: firmly compress the forks and release; repeat the procedure several times. Install axle 5. Tighten left axle clamping screws 2 to the specified tightening torque.
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OE BMW Motorrad ABS: Tighten right axle clamping Remove screws 1. screws 4 to the specified Seat the ABS sensor in the tightening torque. holder and install screw 1 of the ABS sensor. Front-axle retainer Firmly pull the brake lever...
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Installing rear wheel Threaded fasteners not tightened to the spe- cified torque can work loose or their threads can suffer damage. Always have the security of the fasteners checked by a specialist workshop, prefer- Remove quick—release axle Roll the rear wheel as far ably an authorised BMW Mo- nut 4.
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in the brake caliper and the rear wheel. Make sure that the axle fits into the recess of the ad- justing plate. Roll the rear wheel as Install quick—release axle far forward as possible nut 4, but do not tighten it and loop chain 9 over the at this point.
Install 2 screws 1. mount 2. Adjust chain tension ( Remove the auxiliary stand. Auxiliary stand BMW Motorrad offers an aux- iliary stand that holds the mo- With the lifting lever to the torcycle securely upright for left, slip the auxiliary stand maintenance work.
Press the lifting lever down A front—wheel stand for to the ground. simple, safe changing of the front wheel is available from BMW Motorrad. You can obtain the front—wheel stand from your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. On the right—hand side,...
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front wheel with the BMW Use locating pins 3 to set Motorrad front—wheel stand. the front—wheel stand to the desired height. Place the motorcycle on an Centre the front—wheel auxiliary stand; BMW Motor- stand relative to the front rad recommends the BMW wheel and push it against Motorrad auxiliary stand.
Check the fuse—assignment B Engine management cialist workshop, preferably diagram and pull the defect- control unit (15 A) an authorised BMW Motorrad ive fuse up and out of the C Low-beam headlight dealer. fuse box. (7.5 A)
G Spare fuse (15 A or 10 A Fuse assignment, ABS Bulbs for optional extra) General instructions H Spare fuse (7.5 A) A defective bulb places Spare fuse (15 A) your safety at risk be- cause it is easier for other Installing fuses users to oversee you and Remove the defective fuse...
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to hold the bulbs when hand- ling them. Dirt deposits, in particular oil and grease, in- terfere with heat radiation from the bulb. This leads to overheating and shortens the bulb's operating life. Removing headlight If it is not standing firmly, While holding the headlight, Disconnect plugs 1, 2 the motorcycle could...
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Pull high—beam/low—beam bulb 3 out of the headlight housing. Replace the defective bulb. Bulb of low-beam and high-beam headlight H4 / 12 V / 55...60 W Remove rubber cap 1. Position the rubber cap 1 on the headlight housing and push it into place. Install the headlight ( Installing headlight Switch off the ignition.
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Replacing parking- light bulb If it is not standing firmly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below. Always make sure that the motorcycle is stable and firmly supported. Connect plugs 1, 2 and 3. Pull bulb socket 2 out of the Make sure the ground is headlight housing.
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Replacing turn indicator Side-light bulb bulbs, front and rear 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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Replace the defective bulb. Front flashing turn in- dicator bulbs RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Rear flashing turn in- dicator bulbs RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Pull the glass out of the Working from the inboard reflector housing at the side, insert the glass into threaded—fastener side.
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Replacing number- plate light If it is not standing firmly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below. Always make sure that the motorcycle is stable and firmly supported. Pull bulb 2 out of socket 3. Insert bulb 2 into socket 3.
Jump starting Use only jump leads fitted with fully insulated crocodile The wires leading to the clips at both ends. power socket do not Jump-starting with a have a load-capacity rating donor-battery voltage adequate for jump-starting higher than 12 V can damage the engine.
wait a few minutes before Battery repeating the attempt Maintenance instructions in order to protect the Correct upkeep, recharging starter motor and the donor and storage will prolong the battery. life of the battery and are es- Allow both engines to idle sential if warranty claims are for a few minutes before to be considered.
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This can cause the battery completely flat. Attempting to Comply with the operating to run flat. If this happens, charge a completely flat bat- instructions of the charger. warranty claims will not be ac- tery via the on-board socket Once the battery is fully cepted.
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Always proceed in the correct The connect battery negat- sequence. ive lead 4. Disconnect negative battery lead 4 first. Then disconnect positive battery lead 3. Installing battery Disengage retaining strap 1. Remove battery 2. Install battery 2, negative terminal first. Engage retaining strap 1.
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Remove the seat ( Installing right side panel Install screw 1. Install the seat ( Seat the side panel in Remove screw 1. mounts 3. Remove screws 2. Install screws 2. Work the side panel down to remove.
Warm water intensifies BMW Motorrad dealer. The painted parts prior to washing the effect of salt. substances in BMW Care the motorcycle. Products have been tested in...
Cleaning easily surfaces can produce Take care not to bend the fins scratches. when cleaning the radiator. damaged components Soften stubborn dirt and Plastics Rubber insects by covering the Clean plastic parts with water Treat rubber components with affected areas with a wet and BMW plastic care emul- water or BMW rubber—care cloth.
Vaseline). coating immediately, however, as 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.
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 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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0.25 l, Difference between MIN and MAX Oil grades 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.
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 240 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 2-piston floating caliper and fixed disc Brake-pad material, front Organic material 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 Spoked wheel Front wheel rim size...
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Front: Metzeler Tourance, 100/90 - 19 (57S) to press Rear: Metzeler Tourance, 130/80 - 17 (65S) 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 1.9 bar, one-up, tyre cold...
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 2185 mm maximum height in normal-load position 1205 mm, without mirrors 1440 mm, with mirrors Width of motorcycle 907 mm, Across mirrors Front-seat height 865 mm, Without rider at unladen weight Weights Unladen weight 160 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road 90 % load of fuel, without optional extras Permissible gross weight 335 kg...
By ised BMW Motorrad dealer. reliability, BMW Motorrad is a having the necessary repairs Your authorised BMW Motor- byword for excellent quality of done properly and in good rad dealer can provide inform- service.
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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Important data for refuelling. Fuel Recommended fuel grade 95 ROZ/RON, Super unleaded Usable fuel capacity 10 l Reserve fuel Tyre pressures Tyre pressure, front 1.9 bar, one-up, tyre cold 2 bar, two-up and/or with lug- gage, tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.1 bar, one-up, tyre cold 2.3 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold...
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