Removing Engine; Transferring Engine To Assembly Frame - BMW F 650 GS Repair Manual

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Remove the ignition-coil bracket complete with
ignition coil from the cylinder head cover.
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Disconnect clutch cable from release lever.
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Disconnect breather hose for oil tank from the
cylinder head cover.
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Remove radiator.
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a
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Remove the right-hand coolant hose.
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Remove fasteners for engine shell and remove
engine shell with the bracket for the voltage reg-
ulator.
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Remove swinging fork pivot pin.
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Remove bottom rear engine mount fastener.
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Secure the motorcycle by attaching two straps to
the front forks.
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Remove the brake pedal.
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Remove the gear shift pedal.

Removing engine

11 00 050
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Secure adapter, BMW No. 11 0 591, to the plate
for the engine lifter.
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Place engine lifter, BMW No. 00 1 540, under
engine.
1
2
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Secure the engine lifter by installing stud bolt (1)
through bottom bore in engine block and secur-
ing stud (2) in top bore in engine block.
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Remove screws securing cylinder head to frame
on left and right. Use pin wrench,
BMW No. 11 6 661, to slacken the locknuts and
back off the adjusting sleeves.
11.22
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Lower the engine until the cylinder head is rest-
ing on the radiator fastening lug (arrow).
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Continue lowering the engine; the engine tilts to-
ward the rear.
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Continue lowering the engine until the fastening
lug is above the cylinder head cover.
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Turn the engine toward the right and push it clear
of the motorcycle.

Transferring engine to assembly frame

E110040
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Secure threaded adapter, BMW No. 11 0 531, to
engine mount.
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Detach the engine from the engine lifter, leaving
the engine on the lifting platform.
E110050
11 0 531
E110530