G650X Challenge Country Moto (K15)

SERVICE DATA Series number: K15 (12/2007 > 02/2009)

OIL + FLUID CAPACITIES (Litres)

  • Engine 2.30l (SAE 15W-50)
  • Challenge Forks (per leg) 0.665l  (5W /10W) Air gap 70mm from top of fork tube to oil with spring removed and Spacers installed and fork fully compressed
  • Country Forks (per leg) 0.690l  (5W /10W) Air gap 80mm from top of fork tube to oil with spring removed and Spacers installed and fork fully compressed
  • Moto Fork (Per leg) 0.665l  (5W /10W) Air gap 80mm from top of fork tube to oil with spring removed and Spacers installed and fork fully compressed
  • Coolant 1.1l
  • Brake Fluid DOT 4

VALVE CLEARANCES (Cold)

  • Inlet 0.03mm > 0.11mm
  • Exhaust 0.25mm > 0.33mm

DRIVE CHAIN ADJUSTMENT

  • Drive Chain tension = Motorcycle on side stand. (Tension with load on suspension)

From centre of lower chain, deflection is = 25 > 30mm

  • Drive Chain tension = Motorcycle on centre stand. (Tension without load on suspension)

From centre of lower chain, deflection is = 30 > 35mm

  • Drive Chain standard length = 112 Links
  • Standard sprocket sizes Front = 16 Teeth / Rear = 47 Teeth (Country/Moto)
  • Standard sprocket sizes Front = 15 Teeth / Rear = 48 Teeth (Challenge)

TORQUE SETTINGS

  • Front sprocket bolt 40Nm (30ft/lb) **Use Loctite 243 Medium Strength
  • Challenge /Country Rear Sprocket nut 25Nm (15.5ft/lb) BMW advise replace with new nuts and mechanical thread locking compound
  • Moto Rear Sprocket nut 50Nm (37ft/lb) BMW advise replace with new nuts and mechanical thread locking compound
  • Engine oil filter cover bolts 10Nm (7.5ft/lb)
  • Oil tank drain bolt 25Nm (18.5ft/lb)
  • Spark plugs 23Nm (17ft/lb)
  • Cam cover bolts 10Nm (7.5ft/lb)
  • Engine sump plug 40Nm (29.5ft/lb)
  • Coolant pump drain plug 10Nm (7.5ft/lb)
  • Front wheel axle nut 80Nm (60ft/lb)
  • Front wheel axle pinch bolts 10Nm (7.5ft/lb)
  • Front brake caliper bolt to fork 50Nm (37ft/lb)
  • Rear wheel axle nut 80Nm (60ft/lb)
  • Always replace crush washers on Drain/Filler plugs

IGNITION

  • Contact-free high-voltage capacitor ignition (No Ignition points to adjust!)

SPARK PLUGS

  • Spark plug Part # 120007FG x2 

TYRE PRESSURE (Bar)

  • Front  Min > Max 1.9 > 2.1 bar
  • Rear   Min  > Max 2.1 > 2.3 bar

TYRE SIZE

  • Challenge Front  90/90 x 21 *Minimum tyre Speed rating (S)
  • Country Front  90/90 x 18 *Minimum tyre Speed rating (S)
  • Moto Front  120/70 x 17 *Minimum tyre Speed rating (H)
  • Challenge Rear   120/70 x 18 *Minimum tyre Speed rating (S)
  • Country Rear  120/70 x 18 *Minimum tyre Speed rating (S)
  • Moto Rear  160/60 x 17 *Minimum tyre Speed rating (H)
  • Tube type tyres

DISCLAIMER:

Disclaimer: While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of these values and service information, no guarantee is given or responsibility taken for any errors or omissions.