Lowering Engine; Preparatory Work - BMW F 650 GS Repair Manual

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Lay the engine on its left side, as viewed in the
forward direction of travel.
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Secure engine adapter, BMW No. 11 0 640, to
the right side of the engine without a spacer.
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Position the assembly stand beside the lifting
platform.
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Manoeuvre the engine so that the engine adapter
is level with the flange of the assembly stand.
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Secure engine adapter (1) to the flange of the as-
sembly stand (2).
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Turn engine adapter.
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Lowering engine

11 00 050

Preparatory work

11 00 050
– Drain coolant.
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a
– Place motorcycle on its centre stand.
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– Secure front wheel in position.
– Remove seat.
– Remove intake air silencer.
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a
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Disconnect battery negative terminal.
– Remove engine guard.
– Drain engine oil.
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a
– Remove rear wheel.
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a
– Remove exhaust manifold.
....................................................See Group 18
a
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Disconnect oil feed and return lines from oil tank.
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Remove cable cover (3) from the engine.
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Cut the cable tie (arrow) at the voltage regulator.
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Disconnect the plug of the voltage regulator.
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Remove voltage regulator (6).
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Straighten tab (4) and release breather line (5).
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Note:
The chain drive sprocket has to be removed at this
point before engine disassembly can proceed.
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Remove the chain sprocket.
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a
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Remove ground terminal (1) from the engine.
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