BMW F 650 GS Repair Manual page 277

Removing and installing
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ignition switch/steering lock
– Place motorcycle on its centre stand.
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Caution:
Cover or mask off the instrument cluster and trim to
prevent scratches.
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Remove impact pad (2).
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Remove clamp blocks (1).
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Remove the handlebar and place it in front of the
instrument cluster.
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4
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Unscrew hex nut (5).
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Release clamping screws (3) at upper fork
bridge.
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Unclip the clutch cable and the brake hose from
their holders.
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Cut through the 2 cable ties at the left of the
frame head.
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Cut through the 2 cable ties at the left of the
frame head.
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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 for ignition lock (6).
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Remove the cable complete with the plug.
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Remove the upper fork bridge complete with the
ignition lock.
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Remove securing screws (7) and remove ignition
switch (10).
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Using a 5 mm (0.20 in) bit, drill at least 6 mm
(0.24 in) into the non-removable screws (9).
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Using an 8 mm (0.31 in) bit, drill at least 5 mm
(0.20 in) into the non-removable screws.
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Break off the heads of the non-removable
screws.
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Remove the ignition lock (8) from the fork bridge.
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