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Turn indicators

Operating turn indicators

Press turn indicator button

toward left.
Left-hand turn indicator is
switched on.
Indicator light for left-hand turn
indicator flashes.
Press turn indicator button to-
ward right.
Right-hand turn indicator is
switched on.
Indicator light for right-hand
turn indicator flashes.

Press turn indicator button to-
ward front.
Turn indicator is switched off.
Turn indicator lights in indicator
light panel are off.

Emergency ON/OFF
switch

Emergency ON/OFF switch

Operating the emergency
ON/OFF switch when riding

can cause the rear wheel to lock
and thus cause a fall.
Do not operate the emergency
ON/OFF switch when riding.

The engine can be switched
off easily and quickly using the
emergency ON/OFF switch.

Switch not actuated: oper-
ating position.

Switch actuated: engine
switched off.

The engine can only be
started in the operating

position.

Operation

Summary of Contents for G 650 XCOUNTRY

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Page 3: ...d welcome you to the community of BMW riders Familiarize yourself with your new motorcycle so that you can ride it safely and confidently in all traffic situations is always happy to provide advice an...

Page 4: ...iew 6 Abbreviations and symbols 6 Equipment 6 Technical data 7 4 Operation 27 Ignition switch and steering lock 28 Multifunction display 28 Lights 31 Turn indicators 32 Emergency ON OFF switch 32 6 Te...

Page 5: ...g 88 Battery 89 License plate carrier 92 9 Care 95 Care products 96 Washing your motorcycle 96 Rear wheel drive 106 Running gear 106 Brakes 107 Wheels and tires 107 Electrical system 109 Frame 110 Dim...

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Page 7: ...General instructions General instructions Overview 6 Abbreviations and symbols 6 Equipment 6 Technical data 7 Currentness of this manual 7 1 5 tions...

Page 8: ...is a prerequisite for generous treatment of claims Special information on op erating and inspecting your motorcycle as well as mainte nance and adjustment proce dures Indicates the end of an item of...

Page 9: ...ual then this equipment is described in a separate operating manual ment and accessories Because of this your motorcycle may dif fer from the information supplied in the Rider s Manual In addition BMW...

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Page 11: ...Overviews Overviews General view left side 11 General view right side 13 Underneath seat 14 Left handlebar fitting 15 Handlebar fitting right 16 2 9 views...

Page 12: ...2 10 views...

Page 13: ...General view left side 1 Adjustment of front damp ing compression 36 2 Adjuster for spring preload rear 34 3 Onboard socketOE 56 4 Adjustment of rear damping 36 5 Coolant level indicator 2 11 views...

Page 14: ...2 12 views...

Page 15: ...General view right side 1 Seat lock 38 2 Fuel filler opening 49 3 Brake fluid reservoir front 65 4 Adjustment of front damp ing rebound 35 5 ABS fuses under side panel 80 2 13 views...

Page 16: ...Underneath seat 1 Onboard toolkit 60 2 Rider s Manual US Model 3 Fuse box 80 4 Oil dipstick and engine oil filler opening 61 2 14 views...

Page 17: ...Left handlebar fitting 1 Headlight flasher 2 ABS operationOE 33 3 Turn indicator switch 32 4 Horn 5 High beam headlight 31 2 15 views...

Page 18: ...Handlebar fitting right 1 Emergency ON OFF switch 32 2 Starter button 44 2 16 views...

Page 19: ...Instrument cluster 1 Setting clock 29 Resetting tripmeter 29 2 Indicator lights 20 3 Multifunction display 20 4 Selecting readings 28 2 17 views...

Page 20: ...Headlight 2 18 views...

Page 21: ...Status indicators Status indicators Status indicators 20 Standard warning indicators 20 ABS warning indicatorsOE 23 3 19 ators...

Page 22: ...Status indicators Multifunction display Indicator lights Standard warning indicators Display 3 20 ators...

Page 23: ...Overview of warning indicators Meaning Lights up Fuel down to reserve 22 Lights up Engine oil pressure insufficient 22 Lights up Coolant temperature too high 22 3 21 ators...

Page 24: ...ngine oil pressure warning light lights up The oil pressure in the lubricating oil circuit is too low If the warn ing light lights up stop immedi ately and switch off the engine The warning on insuffi...

Page 25: ...lant temperature warning light switched on Have the malfunction corrected as soon as possible by a spe cialized workshop preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Possible cause Insufficient cool...

Page 26: ...Overview of warning indicators Meaning Flashes Self diagnosis not completed 25 Lights up ABS deactivated 25 Lights up ABS error 25 3 24 ators...

Page 27: ...o sis has not been completed To check the wheel sensors the motorcycle must be driven a few yards ABS error ABS warning light lights up The ABS control unit has detect ed an error The ABS function is...

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Page 29: ...Operation Operation Ignition switch and steering lock 28 Multifunction display 28 Lights 31 Turn indicators 32 Emergency ON OFF switch 32 4 27 ation...

Page 30: ...steering lock tank filler cap lock and seat lock are all operated with the same key Pre ride check is performed 45 With OE BMW Motorrad ABS Turn key to position 1 In addition to the points named abov...

Page 31: ...kilometers and vice versa In this case consult a specialized work shop preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Each time the button is pressed Hold down button 1 4 29 ation...

Page 32: ...Hold down button 1 When desired hours have been Battery voltage 4 30 ation...

Page 33: ...w beam headlights switch on automatically when the igni tion is switched on The low beam headlight is a strain on the battery Do not leave the ignition switched High beam headlight is switched on Push...

Page 34: ...ess turn indicator button to ward front Turn indicator is switched off Turn indicator lights in indicator light panel are off Emergency ON OFF switch The engine can be switched off easily and quickly...

Page 35: ...function Switch on ignition or bring mo torcycle to a stop Switching on ABS function If the ABS light continues to light up after switching the ignition off and then on again an ABS fault has occurred...

Page 36: ...r wheel It is essential to set spring preload of the rear suspension to suit the load carried by the motorcycle Increase spring preload when the motorcycle is heavily loaded and reduce spring preload...

Page 37: ...andwheel in direction SOFT Basic setting of spring compression the damping during compression The stiffer the damping the greater the compensating movement of the forks is damped when riding on rough...

Page 38: ...in direction then 11 clicks in direc tion To increase damping turn ad Adjustment on rear wheel The damping must be adjust ed to the spring preload and the road conditions An increase in spring preloa...

Page 39: ...lation pres sure results in poorer hand ing characteristics of the motor cycle and reduces the life of the tires Ensure proper tire inflation pressure At high road speeds tire valves have a tendency t...

Page 40: ...fficient tire pres Headlight range and spring preload The headlight range generally remains constant due to the ad justment of the spring preload to the loading state Spring preload adjustment may onl...

Page 41: ...Turn seat lock 1 counterclock Place seat on a clean surface with seat surface facing down ward Installing seat The seat can be heard to lock into place Check firm seating of seat 4 39 ation...

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Page 43: ...Riding Riding Safety instructions 42 Checklist 43 Starting 44 Running in 46 Brakes 47 5 41 iding...

Page 44: ...read Etc Correct loading Overloading and imbal anced loads can adversely affect the motorcycle s handling Do not exceed the gross weight Risk of poisoning Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide which i...

Page 45: ...Flammable materials e g hay leaves grass clothing and luggage etc could ignite if allowed to come into contact with the hot exhaust pipe Make sure that no highly flammable materials can come in contac...

Page 46: ...ear before retracting the side stand Transmission You can start the engine when the transmission is in neutral or if you pull the clutch with a gear engaged Starting engine brication can lead to trans...

Page 47: ...leshooting chart if the engine refuses to start 100 Pre ride check After the ignition is switched on If one of the specified warn ing and indicator lights was not switched on or if not all seg ments o...

Page 48: ...s Phase 2 Have the malfunction corrected as soon as possible by a spe cialized workshop preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Running in The first 600 miles 1 000 km Do not exceed gear depend...

Page 49: ...when driving at extreme angles Avoid extreme angles Brakes How is the shortest braking distance achieved The dynamic load distribution ed as quickly as possible and with great force the dynamic load...

Page 50: ...e pads are free of oil and grease Dirt or mud on brakes When the motorcycle is ridden on loose surfaces or muddy roads the brakes may fail to take effect immediately because of dirt or moisture on the...

Page 51: ...om side stand Unlock steering lock From left grip handlebars with both hands Pull handbrake lever Swing your right leg over the seat and lift motorcycle to up right position Hold motorcycle upright an...

Page 52: ...Open fuel tank cap 1 with ig Reserve fuel quantity 2 1 quarts 2 l Mount fuel tank cap Close fuel tank cap with igni tion key by turning clockwise 5 50 iding...

Page 53: ...Technology in detail Technology in detail Brake system with BMW Motorrad ABSOE 52 6 51 etail...

Page 54: ...the road surface condi tion What happens when rough roads are encountered Bumpy or rough roads can briefly lead to a loss of contact between the tires and the road surface Lifting off rear wheel Even...

Page 55: ...so lead to a fault message Unusual driving conditions Driving on the rear wheel wheely for a longer period Rear wheel spinning in place with front brake pulled burn out Heating up on the main or aux i...

Page 56: ...BMW Motorrad ABS is unable to counteract their effects 6 54 etail...

Page 57: ...Accessories Accessories General instructions 56 Onboard socketOE 56 Luggage 57 7 55 ories...

Page 58: ...W parts and ac cessories other BMW approved products and expert advice on constituting a safety hazard Nor is this guarantee provided when the official approval of a specific country has been granted...

Page 59: ...y Do not impede the rider Do not restrict or obstruct the steering angle and handling characteristics Cannot be trapped Adjust setting of spring preload damping characteristic and tire pressure to sui...

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Page 61: ...Maintenance Maintenance Information 60 Onboard toolkit 60 Engine oil 61 Brake system 63 Brake pads 64 Fuses 80 Lamps 81 Jump starting 88 Battery 89 License plate carrier 92 8 59 ance...

Page 62: ...nimum of effort If special tightening torques are to be taken into account for assembly these are listed An overview of all required tightening shop preferably your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer On...

Page 63: ...0 Screwdriver small Replacing turn indicator bulbs Onboard toolkit service set Your BMW Motorrad retailer of 1 Pull out tool holder 3 Box wrench 26 mm Removing and installing wheels 4 Flashlight LED t...

Page 64: ...erpretations and therefore to incorrect oil fill quan tities To ensure that the display of the engine oil level is correct only check the oil level after a longer trip Allow engine to idle until fan R...

Page 65: ...that the oil level is correct Wipe area around fill location Add engine oil up to mark workshop preferably by an au thorized BMW Motorrad retailer Incorrect working practices endanger the reliability...

Page 66: ...visual inspection Direction of view below wheel axle be tween wheel and fork tube at brake caliper If the wear indicating marks are no longer clearly visible Have the brake pads replaced by a special...

Page 67: ...ond their mini mum thickness Check thickness of rear brake pads 1 with visual inspection from behind Rear brake pad wear limit Wear indicators must be clearly visible If the wear indicating marks are...

Page 68: ...Checking rear brake fluid level 8 66 ance...

Page 69: ...Coolant Checking coolant level Make sure the ground is level and firm and hold the motorcy cle vertically Topping up coolant 8 67 ance...

Page 70: ...Pour in coolant up to specified level Close cap of coolant expansion tank Clutch Checking clutch lever play Adjusting clutch lever play 8 68 ance...

Page 71: ...s Rims Checking rims Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle Visually inspect rims for de fects Have damaged rims checked and if necessary replaced by a specialized workshop prefer Clea...

Page 72: ...ear wheel rebounded If the measured value is outside Loosen quick release axle Tighten lock nuts 2 on left and right by turning clockwise Locknut of drive chain tensioning screw 18 lb ft 25 Nm Tighten...

Page 73: ...e no responsibil ity for their driving safety BMW Motorrad recommends only using the tires tested and approved by BMW Motorrad Extensive information is available at your authorized BMW Motor rad retai...

Page 74: ...ved Carefully pull brake caliper back and out until clear of brake disks With OE BMW Motorrad ABS When pulling off left brake caliper make sure that ABS sensor cable is not damaged With OE BMW Motorra...

Page 75: ...ss axle 5 inward from left until it protrudes from clamping on right hand side Pull out axle using a screwdriv er Do not remove grease on axle Remove right hand spacer Install left hand spacer 8 73 an...

Page 76: ...as far as possible Front axle clamping 7 lb ft 10 Nm Remove front wheel stand Tighten the left hand axle clamping screws 2 with specified torque Front axle clamping 7 lb ft 10 Nm With OE BMW Motorrad...

Page 77: ...Install mounting screws 1 with recommends the BMW Motor rad auxiliary stand Mounting auxiliary stand 77 8 75 ance Remove screw 3 of speed sen...

Page 78: ...djusting plate 7 can be removed Remove quick release axle 8 The chain sprocket and the spacer sleeves on the left and right are loosely inserted in the wheel When removing make sure that these parts a...

Page 79: ...unt speed sensor in holder Remove auxiliary stand BMW Motorrad auxiliary stand Mounting auxiliary stand Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle Use auxiliary stand with number 001631 an...

Page 80: ...Insert bolt 1 half way into Position motorcycle horizontal Height of auxiliary stand can be 8 78 ance...

Page 81: ...ommends the BMW Motorrad auxiliary stand Mounting auxiliary stand 77 Use front wheel stand with Push two mounts 2 far enough apart that front forks fit be tween them Use locating pins 3 to set front w...

Page 82: ...uses are frequently defective have the electri cal system checked by a special ized workshop preferably an au thorized BMW Motorrad retailer Fuse assignment E Parking lights license plate light headli...

Page 83: ...ing ABS fuse Replace defective fuse with fuse with required amperage Installing right fairing side panel 92 Lamps Information A defective bulb places torcycle is provided in the chap ter Technical Dat...

Page 84: ...Remove screws 1 on left and Take off headlight housing to ward front and upward Replacing low beam and high beam bulb Switch off ignition Removing headlight housing 81 Remove rubber cap 2 8 82 ance...

Page 85: ...Remove bulb 4 Install bulb 4 Install rubber cap 2 8 83 ance...

Page 86: ...Installing headlight housing Mount headlight housing Align headlight housing so that Mount fairing on left and right 8 84 ance...

Page 87: ...tanding firmly the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below Make sure that the motorcycle is steady on its stand Make sure ground is level and Pull the bulb 2 out of the...

Page 88: ...d topple in the course of the operations described below Make sure that the motorcycle is steady on its stand Make sure ground is level and Pull glass on screw connection Bulbs for flashing turn indic...

Page 89: ...light If more than three diodes of the rear light have failed it must be replaced In this case consult a specialized workshop preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Replacing license plate bul...

Page 90: ...nto bulb Touching live parts of the ignition system with the engine running can cause electric shock Do not touch parts of the igni tion system when the engine is running A short circuit can result if...

Page 91: ...llow both engines to idle for a few minutes before disconnect ing jump leads First disconnect jumper ca bles from negative terminal and from grounding point re spectively then from positive terminal 3...

Page 92: ...wn Charging connected battery Charging the connected battery directly at the bat tery terminals can damage the motorcycle electronics To charge the battery via the battery terminals disconnect the bat...

Page 93: ...Unhook clamping strap 1 Always observe the proper sequence Remove battery ground wire 4 first Then remove positive battery cable 3 Installing battery Then install negative battery cable 4 8 91 ance...

Page 94: ...Remove screw 1 at front right Installing right fairing side panel Install screw 1 at front right 8 92 ance...

Page 95: ...Disconnect connector 2 Installing license plate carrier Install four screws 1 8 93 ance...

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Page 97: ...Care Care Care products 96 Washing your motorcycle 96 Cleaning sensitive motorcycle parts 96 Paint care 97 Protective wax coating 98 9 95 z Care...

Page 98: ...ls used in your motor Washing your motorcycle BMW Motorrad recommends that you use BMW Insect Re mover to soften and wash off insects and stubborn dirt from painted parts before washing the motorcycle...

Page 99: ...to prevent overheating of the en gine due to inadequate cooling For example use a garden hose with low water pressure Cooling fins can be bent easily When cleaning the radiator en Paint care Washing...

Page 100: ...mends using BMW Car Wax or agents that contain carnauba or synthetic waxes Park motorcycle in a dry room so that both wheels are un loaded Before putting the motor cycle into storage have the engine o...

Page 101: ...Technical data Technical data Troubleshooting chart 100 Threaded fasteners 101 Engine 103 Fuel 104 Engine oil 104 Riding specifications 112 10 99 l data...

Page 102: ...le cause Remedy Emergency ON OFF switch activated Emergency ON OFF switch in operating position Side stand extended and gear engaged Retract side stand 44 Gear engaged and clutch not operated Place tr...

Page 103: ...Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Nut on front quick release axle M20 x 1 25 59 lb ft 80 Nm Front axle clamping M6 7 lb ft 10 Nm Adapter plate on slider tube 10 101 l data...

Page 104: ...Mirror arm Value Valid Mirror clamping screw on han dlebar 15 lb ft 21 Nm 10 102 l data...

Page 105: ...DOHC control with bush roller chain drive 4 valves actuated by bucket tappets compensating shaft liquid cooling for cylinders and cylinder head Integrated water pump 5 speed transmission and dry sump...

Page 106: ...Recommended fuel quality 95 ROZ RON Super unleaded Usable fuel quantity 2 5 gal 9 5 l Reserve fuel quantity 2 1 quarts 2 l Engine oil Engine oil capacity 2 4 quarts 2 3 l with filter change 10 104 l...

Page 107: ...ulti disk oil bath clutch Transmission Transmission design Claw shifted 5 speed transmission Transmission gear ratios 1 946 37 72 teeth Primary gear ratio 2 750 12 33 teeth 1st gear 1 750 16 28 teeth...

Page 108: ...ive Type of final drive Chain drive Type of rear suspension Two arm cast aluminum swinging arm Secondary gear ratio 2 9 16 47 teeth Running gear Type of front suspension Upside down telescopic forks 1...

Page 109: ...e rotor disk brake with 4 piston fixed calipers and floating brake disk Brake pad material front Organic Type of rear brake Hydraulic single rotor disk brake with 1 piston floating caliper and fixed b...

Page 110: ...luminum MT H2 Rear wheel rim size 4 50 x 17 Rear tire designation 160 60 17 Tire pressures Tire pressure front 26 1 psi 1 8 bar Single rider with cold tire 27 6 psi 1 9 bar Driver with passenger and o...

Page 111: ...rating of onboard socket With OE BMW Motorrad ABS Or With OA Onboard socket 5 A Fuses Minifuse blade type fuses with 7 5 A and 15 A With OE BMW Motorrad ABS Minifuse blade type fuses with 10 A 20 A an...

Page 112: ...headlight H4 12 V 55 60 W Bulb for parking light W5W 12 V 5 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators front RY10W 12 V 10 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators rear RY10W 12 V 10 W Bulb for license plate l...

Page 113: ...h 85 8 in 2180 mm Motorcycle height 46 6 in 1184 mm Without mirrors 56 5 in 1435 mm With mirrors Motorcycle width 35 7 in 907 mm Across mirrors Driver s seat height 35 4 in 900 mm Without driver at un...

Page 114: ...Riding specifications Top speed 104 mph 167 km h 10 112 l data...

Page 115: ...Service Service BMW Motorrad Service 114 BMW Motorrad Service Quality 114 BMW Motorrad Service Card On the spot breakdown assistance 114 BMW Motorrad Service Network 115 11 113 rvice...

Page 116: ...ends that you refer any questions about your motorcycle to your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer BMW Motorrad Service Quality BMW Motorrad means not only until it is too late to correct them at modera...

Page 117: ...Asia Australia Oceania Maintenance work BMW Pre Delivery Check The BMW pre delivery check is carried out by your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer before it turns over the motorcycle to you and enters...

Page 118: ...Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Pre Delivery Check Conducted on BMW Running in Check Conducted on Odometer reading Next service 11 116 rvice...

Page 119: ...e Conducted on Odometer reading Next service at the latest BMW Service Conducted on Odometer reading Next service at the latest BMW Service Conducted on Odometer reading Next service at the latest 11...

Page 120: ...e Conducted on Odometer reading Next service at the latest BMW Service Conducted on Odometer reading Next service at the latest BMW Service Conducted on Odometer reading Next service at the latest 11...

Page 121: ...e Conducted on Odometer reading Next service at the latest BMW Service Conducted on Odometer reading Next service at the latest BMW Service Conducted on Odometer reading Next service at the latest 11...

Page 122: ...e Conducted on Odometer reading Next service at the latest BMW Service Conducted on Odometer reading Next service at the latest BMW Service Conducted on Odometer reading Next service at the latest 11...

Page 123: ...service The table is intended as proof of maintenance warranty and repair work the installed optional acces sories and any special campaign recall work carried out Work carried out Odometer reading Da...

Page 124: ...Work carried out Odometer reading Date 11 122 rvice...

Page 125: ...23 Accessories Information 56 Brake fluid Check level 65 Front reservoir 13 Rear reservoir 13 Brake pads Check 64 Running in 47 Brakes Check 63 Information 47 Clutch Adjusting play 68 Checking play 68...

Page 126: ...ta 103 Engine oil Check level 61 Fuel Fill location 13 Refueling 49 Technical data 4 104 Warning indicator 22 Fuses 14 80 ABS 80 H Handlebar fitting right Ignition Switching on and off 28 Ignition swi...

Page 127: ...ng lights 31 Low beam headlight 18 O Odometer and tripmeters 20 Resetting 17 29 Onboard socket 11 56 Onboard toolkit 14 60 Overview of warning indicators 21 24 Overviews Display 20 Headlight 18 R Rear...

Page 128: ...Brakes 107 Weights 111 Wheels 107 Tires BMW recommendations 71 107 Checking air pressure 37 Checking tread depth 69 Running in 47 Technical data 107 Torques 101 Wheels Checking rims 69 Removing and i...

Page 129: ...or death you If NHTSA receives simi lar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign To contact...

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