Frame and attachments of motorcycle BMW F650GS (2000-2007)

Technical data of frame
FrameBridge frame with frame trussing Type plate locationTop section of main frame, at right Location of VINOn right of steering head Max. height (windscreen)mm (in)1265 (49.803) Maximum width (across mirrors)mm (in)890 (35.04) Maximum lengthmm...

Removing and installing left/right cover
Remove the seat. Remove fasteners securing turn indicator (3) and disconnect plug of turn indicator. Slacken front securing screw (4). Remove securing screws (1) from side cover. Remove side cover (6). Installation is the reverse of the removal...

Removing and installing centre cover
Remove left and right covers. Remove securing screws (2) from centre cover. Remove centre cover (5). Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure. Tightening torques: Centre cover to main frame at front: 2 Nm

Removing and installing cockpit fairing
Remove left and right covers. See above. Note: Note washers and rubber ring. Remove windscreen (1). Remove the fasteners securing the cockpit fairing (2). Disconnect multi-pin plug (5). Pull the rubber boot to the rear. Pull the socket of the...

Removing and installing fairing bracket
Remove instrument panel. See Group 62. Unclip plug for turn indicators. [ABS] Disconnect front ABS sensor plug and unclip the plug. Disconnect plug of instrument panel (1). Cut through cable clip. Push cable holder through toward inside. Turn the...

Raising rear frame
Remove exhaust manifold. See Group 18. Secure front wheel in position. Caution! Protect trim panels with a material such as foam rubber (arrow) to prevent damage. Use a strap to secure the rear frame to the transverse arm. Note: Do not unplug the...

Removing and installing front mudguard
Place the motorcycle on its centre stand. Remove fasteners securing front mudguard (1). Remove front mudguard. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure: pay particular attention to the following. Clean the threads of the fork bridge and...

Removing and installing rear frame
Place the motorcycle on its main (centre) stand. Secure front wheel in position. Remove the seat. Remove exhaust manifold. See Group 18. Remove the fuse box. Remove brake fluid reservoir from rear frame. Close off fuel supply line (1) and the fuel...

Removing and installing ignition switch/steering lock
Place motorcycle on its centre stand. Caution! Cover or mask off the instrument cluster and trim to prevent scratches. Remove impact pad (2). Remove clamp blocks (1). Remove the handlebar and place it in front of the instrument cluster. Unscrew hex...

Removing and installing ignition lock barrel
Place motorcycle on its centre stand. Turn the handlebars to the left. Turn the ignition key to the ON position. Press in the safety catch by inserting a suitable tool through the opening (arrow), e.g. a piece of wire. Pull the lock barrel out with...

Removing and installing lock for rear stowage compartment
Place motorcycle on its centre stand. Remove the lid of the rear stowage compartment. Clamp the lid in a vise with protective jaws. Use a punch of suitable diameter to drive out pin (1). Remove latch (2). Press out the lock. Installation is the...

Removing and installing lock barrel for fuel tank filler cap
Note: Make sure that screws do not fall into fuel tank: cover fuel tank filler neck with cloth. Open the fuel filler cap. Remove the bottom part of the filler cap. Insert key in lock barrel and press down on retainer (1). Pull out lock barrel with...

Replacing mirrors
Slacken nut (2). Remove the mirror. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure. Tightening torques: Mirror to handlebar fitting 18 Nm