BMW G 650 XCOUNTRY, Rider'S Manual

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Pull chain toward rear at rear-
most point of chain sprocket.
The tooth tips must still be
within the chain links.
If the chain can be pulled off be-
yond the tooth tips:
Please contact a specialized
workshop, preferably an autho-
rized BMW Motorrad retailer.
Wheels
Recommended tires
For every size of tire, BMW Mo-
torrad has tested and approved
certain makes as roadworthy.
BMW Motorrad cannot evaluate
the suitability of other tires, and
can therefore take 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 retailer or on the Internet at
www.bmw-motorrad.com.
Removing front wheel
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
Remove securing screws 1 of
brake caliper.
Press brake pads in brake
caliper
2 apart slightly by
rocking back and forth A in
relation to brake disks 3 .
Mask off parts of wheel rim
that could be scratched when
removing brake caliper.
Once the calipers have
been removed, there is
a risk of the brake pads being
pressed together to the extent
that they cannot be slipped back
over the brake disk on reassem-
bly.
Do not operate the handbrake
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