BMW AG Motorcycle (F 650 GS). Manual - part 35

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51.3

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Technical Data

F 650 GS

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51.5

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Removing and installing 

ignition switch/steering lock

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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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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.

•

Remove the starter relay from the holder.

•

Remove the lid of the electronic equipment box.

•

Cut through the cable tie holding the wiring har-
ness at the electronic equipment box.

•

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.

•

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.

•

Break off the heads of the non-removable 
screws.

•

Remove the ignition lock (8) from the fork bridge.

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2

E320020

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5

4

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9

10

7

8

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Remove the shanks of the non-removable 
screws.

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Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure: pay particular attention to the following.

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Tighten the non-removable screws with socket 
wrench insert, BMW No. 51 0 530.

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 Warning:

Begin by tightening the front securing screws (as 
viewed in the forward direction of travel) of the clamp 
blocks, then tighten the rear securing screws.

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Tightening torques:

Ignition/steering lock to fork bridge .............. 21 Nm
Hexagon nut to counter-tube ....................... 65 Nm
Clamp screws for fork bridge ....................... 23 Nm
Handlebar to fork bridge .............................. 23 Nm

Removing and installing lock barrel

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Place motorcycle on its centre stand.

•

Turn the handlebars to the left.

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Turn the ignition key to the ON position.

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Press in the safety catch by inserting a suitable 
tool through the opening (arrow), e.g. a piece of 
wire.

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Pull the lock barrel out with the ignition key.

Removing and installing lock for 
rear stowage compartment

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Place motorcycle on its centre stand.

•

Remove the lid of the rear stowage compart-
ment.

•

Clamp the lid in a vise with protective jaws.

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Use a punch of suitable diameter to drive out 
pin (1).

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Remove latch (2).

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Press out the lock.

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Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure.

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Removing and installing lock 

barrel for fuel tank filler cap

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 Note:

Make sure that screws do not fall into fuel tank: cov-
er fuel tank filler neck with cloth.

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Open the fuel filler cap.

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Remove the bottom part of the filler cap.

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2

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Insert key in lock barrel and press down on 
retainer (1).

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Pull out lock barrel with key.

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Grease the new lock barrel with Optimoly MP 3.

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Insert the lock barrel with the key.

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Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure.

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Replacing mirrors

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Slacken nut (2).

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Remove the mirror.

•

Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure.

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Tightening torques:

Mirror to handlebar fitting ............................. 18 Nm

E510030

1

E510050

2

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61.1

Contents

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61

Technical Data

............................................................................................................................... 3

Wiring harness 

...............................................................................................................................5

View from left

 ....................................................................................................................................5

View from right

 .................................................................................................................................6

Component positions in electronic equipment box 

..................................................7

Relay positions in electronic equipment box

 ......................................................................7

Connectors, electronic equipment box

 .................................................................................7

Removing and installing battery

 ...........................................................................................8

Removing and installing battery carrier 

...........................................................................9

Replacing fuses 

.............................................................................................................................9

Motorcycle fuses

 .............................................................................................................................9

Fuses

 ....................................................................................................................................................9

Removing and installing electronic equipment box 

..................................................9

Removing and installing coolant-temperature sensor 

..........................................10

See Group 17 ....................................................................................................................................10

Removing and installing side stand switch 

.................................................................10

Removing and installing rear-brake switch for brake light 

.................................10

Removing and installing front-brake switch for brake light 

...............................11

Removing and installing horn 

..............................................................................................12

Removing and installing idle-indicator switch 

...........................................................12

Removing and installing front and rear ABS sensors 

............................................12

See Group 34 ....................................................................................................................................12

61 General electrical equipment