Removing And Installing Clutch - BMW F 650 GS Repair Manual

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Disconnect plug of left-hand multi-function
switch (1).
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Push the cover over the cylinder head slightly to
one side and remove the connector.
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Cut through the cable ties securing the cables at
the multi-function switch and the clutch switch.
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Slide the housing off the handlebar.
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Remove the mirrors, if necessary.
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Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure: pay particular attention to the following.
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Install the rubber grip with Loctite 638 and sur-
face activator.
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Note:
The position of the handlebar fittings is indicated by
a punch mark (arrow) on the handlebar.
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Tightening torques:
Clutch-lever fitting to handlebar .................... 9 Nm
Handlebar weight to handlebar...................... 9 Nm
Oil tank to intake air silencer .......................... 9 Nm
Lid of electronic equipment box ..................... 4 Nm
Expansion tank to radiator.............................. 9 Nm
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Removing and installing clutch

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– Place motorcycle on its centre stand.
– Remove seat.
– Remove left, right and centre covers.
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Release clutch switch on handlebar fitting.
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Cut through the cable ties securing the cables at
the handlebar and the multi-function switch.
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Cut through the cable tie at the frame head.
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Disconnect the expansion tank and pull it to one
side.
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Remove the fasteners securing the oil tank and
allow the oil tank to dangle to one side on the
hoses.
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Remove the starter relay from the holder.
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Remove the lid of the electronic equipment box.
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Cut through the cable tie holding the wiring har-
ness at the electronic equipment box.
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Disengage cover from the anchorage on main
frame on left.
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Separate plug connector at clutch switch (2).
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Push the cover over the cylinder head slightly to
one side and remove the connector.
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Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure.
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Tightening torques:
Oil tank to intake air silencer .......................... 9 Nm
Lid of electronic equipment box ..................... 4 Nm
Expansion tank to radiator ............................. 9 Nm
Clutch switch to handlebar fitting ................... 5 Nm
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