BMW F 650 GS Repair Manual page 206

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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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Disconnect plug of right-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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Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure: pay particular attention to the following.
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Caution:
Top up brake fluid and bleed brake system.
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Note:
Before assembling, grease the handlebar end and
nipple mount (arrow) lightly with Shell Retinax EP2.
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Position the twist-grip tube in the groove before
mounting it on the handlebar.
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Note:
The position of the handlebar fittings is indicated by
a punch mark (arrow) on the handlebar.
Throttle cable play............... approx. 1 mm (0.04 in)
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Tightening torques:
Handlebar fitting to handlebar ...................... 9 Nm
Handlebar weight to handlebar ...................... 9 Nm
Brake hose to brake master cylinder ............ 18 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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