Raising Rear Frame - BMW F 650 GS Repair Manual

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Disconnect plug of instrument panel (1).
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Cut through cable clip.
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Push cable holder through toward inside.
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Turn the handlebars to the left.
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Remove the fasteners securing the fairing
bracket.
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Remove the fairing bracket.
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Installation is the reverse of the removal
procedure.
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Tightening torques:
Fairing bracket to main frame ....................... 21 Nm

Raising rear frame

– Remove exhaust manifold.
....................................................See Group 18
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Secure front wheel in position.
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Caution:
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 trans-
verse arm.
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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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