BMW G 450 X Installation and maintenance manual

BMW Motorrad
Rider's Manual
G 450 X
The Ultimate
Riding Machine

Motorcycle data/dealership details
Motorcycle data
Model
Vehicle identification number
Colour code
Date of first registration
Registration number
Dealership details
Person to contact in Service department
Ms/Mr
Phone number
Dealership address/phone number (com-
pany stamp)

Details described or illustrated
in this booklet may differ from
the motorcycle's actual specifica-
tion as purchased, the accessor-
ies fitted or the national-market
specification. No claims will be
entertained as a result of such
discrepancies.
Dimensions, weights, fuel con-
sumption and performance data
are quoted to the customary tol-
erances.
The right to modify designs,
equipment and accessories is
reserved.
Errors and omissions excepted.
© 2008 BMW Motorrad
Not to be reproduced either
wholly or in part without written
permission from BMW Motorrad,
After Sales.
Printed in Germany.

The most important data for a filling-station stop can be found in the following chart:
Fuel
Recommended fuel grade 95 ROZ/RON, Super unleaded
Usable fuel capacity approx. 8 l
Reserve fuel ~0.75 l
Tyre pressures
Tyre pressure, front 1.2 bar, one-up, tyre cold
Tyre pressure, rear 1.2 bar, one-up, tyre cold
Tyre pressure for sport riding 1.0 bar
BMW recommends
Order No.: 01 41 7 714 581
09.2008, 2nd edition
*01417714581*
*01417714581*
*01417714581*

Welcome to BMW
We congratulate you on your
choice of a motorcycle from
BMW and welcome you to the
community of BMW riders.
Familiarise yourself with your new
motorcycle so that you can ride it
safely and confidently in all traffic
situations.
Please read this Rider's Manual
carefully before starting to use
your new BMW motorcycle. It
contains important information on
how to operate the controls and
how to make the best possible
use of all your BMW's technical
features.
In addition, it contains information
on maintenance and care to help
you maintain your motorcycle's
reliability and safety, as well as its
value.
If you have questions concerning
your motorcycle, your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer will gladly
provide advice and assistance.
We hope that you will enjoy rid-
ing your BMW and that all your
journeys will be pleasant and
safe.
BMW Motorrad.

Table of Contents
You can also consult the index at
the end of this Rider's Manual if
you want to find a particular topic
or item of information.
1 General instructions . ... 5
Overview..................... 6
Abbreviations and
symbols...................... 6
Definition of use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Currency ..................... 8
2 General views . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
General view, left side . . . . . . . 11
General view, right side . . . . . 13
Handlebar fitting, left . . . . . . . . 14
Handlebar fitting, right . . . . . . . 15
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3 Status indicators . . . .. . . 17
Status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Warnings.................... 18
4 Operation................ 21
Ignition and steering lock . . . . 22
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Lights ....................... 31
Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Mirrors ...................... 32
Handlebars.................. 33
Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Damping .................... 39
Headlight.................... 41
Seat......................... 42
5 Riding.................... 45
Enginerevs ................. 46
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . 46
Checklist .................... 48
Starting engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Runningin .................. 49
Riding off-road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Increasing engine power . . . . 50
Possible ratios. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Brakes ...................... 52
Park your motorcycle. . . . . . . . 53
Refuelling ................... 54
Securing motorcycle for
transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
6 Accessories . . .. . . . . .. . . . 59
General instructions . . . . . . . . . 60
7 Maintenance . . .. . . . . .. . . 61
General instructions . . . . . . . . . 62
Regular maintenance . . . . . . . . 62
Maintenance for off-road-
ing .......................... 63
Toolkit....................... 64
Engineoil ................... 65
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Brakepads.................. 67
Brakefluid................... 69
Coolant...................... 71
Clutch....................... 72
Tyres........................ 72
Rims ........................ 73
Chain........................ 73
Telescopic forks. . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Springstrut ................. 75
Bulbs........................ 75
Fuses ....................... 79

Battery ...................... 81
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
8 Care...................... 85
Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Washing motorcycle. . . . . . . . . 86
Cleaning easily damaged
components................. 86
Laying up motorcycle . . . . . . . 87
Restoring motorcycle to
use.......................... 87
9 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . 89
Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . . 90
Engine ...................... 91
Fuel......................... 92
Engineoil ................... 92
Clutch....................... 93
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Runninggear................ 94
Brakes ...................... 95
Wheels and tyres. . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Electrics..................... 96
Frame....................... 97
Dimensions ................. 97
Weights..................... 98
Riding specifications . . . . . . . . 98
10 Service ................. 99
BMW Motorrad service. . . . 100
BMW Motorrad service
quality..................... 100
BMW Motorrad Service
Card: on-the-spot break-
down assistance . . . . . . . . . . 100
BMW Motorrad service
network ................... 101
Maintenance work. . . . . . . . . 101
Confirmation of mainten-
ancework................. 102
Confirmation of service. . . . 107

General instructions
General instructions
Overview ............................ 6
Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . . . . . 6
Definitionofuse ..................... 7
Technicaldata....................... 8
Currency............................. 8
1
5
z General instructions

Overview
Chapter 2 of this Rider's Manu-
al will provide you with an initial
overview of your motorcycle. All
maintenance and servicing work
on the motorcycle is documented
in Chapter 10. This record of the
maintenance work you have had
performed on your motorcycle is
a precondition for generous treat-
ment of goodwill claims.
When the time comes to sell
your BMW, please remember
to hand over this Rider's Manu-
al; it is an important part of the
motorcycle.
Abbreviations and
symbols
Indicates warnings that you
must comply with for reas-
ons of your safety and the safety
of others, and to protect your
motorcycle against damage.
Specific instructions on
how to operate, control, ad-
just or look after items of equip-
ment on the motorcycle.
Indicates the end of an
item of information.
Instruction.
Result of an activity.
Reference to a page with
more detailed informa-
tion.
Indicates the end of a
passage relating to spe-
cific accessories or items
of equipment.
Tightening torque.
Item of technical data.
OA Optional accessory
You can obtain option-
al accessories through
your authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer; optional
accessories have to be
retrofitted to the motor-
cycle.
AS Alternative standard
equipment
Component supplied with
the motorcycle and us-
able instead of an in-
stalled component. Al-
ways comply with the
applicable instructions for
installation.
1
6
z General instructions

Definition of use
This motorcycle is designed to withstand the normal stresses and strains of off-road
riding.
However, it is not suitable for use under the following conditions:
- Prolonged periods of riding at steady high speed
- Riding at constant full throttle
- Trips with passenger and/or luggage
- Riding for extended periods with engine revving at speeds in excess of 8000 rpm
1
7
z General instructions

Technical data
All dimensions, weights and
power ratings stated in the
Rider's Manual are quoted to the
standards and comply with the
tolerance requirements of the
Deutsche Institut für Normung
e.V. (DIN). Versions for individual
countries may differ.
Currency
The high safety and quality
standards of BMW motorcycles
are maintained by constant
development work on designs,
equipment and accessories.
Because of this, your motorcycle
may differ from the information
supplied in the Rider's Manual.
Nor can BMW Motorrad entirely
rule out errors and omissions.
We hope you will appreciate that
no claims can be entertained on
the basis of the data, illustrations
or descriptions in this manual.
1
8
z General instructions

General views
General views
General view, left side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
General view, right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Handlebar fitting, left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Handlebar fitting, right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Instrumentpanel.................... 16
2
9
z General views

2
10
z General views

General view, left side
1Adjuster for headlight
beam throw (underneath
the instrument panel)
( 42)
2Adjuster for damping char-
acteristic, front suspension
(rebound stage) ( 39)
3Secondary fuses ( 79)
4Main fuse (behind side
panel) ( 80)
5Fuel filler neck ( 54)
6Adjuster for damping char-
acteristic, front suspen-
sion (compression stage)
( 39)
7Battery
2
11
z General views

2
12
z General views

General view, right side
1Adjuster for damping char-
acteristic, rear suspen-
sion (compression stage)
( 39)
2Brake-fluid reservoir, front
( 69)
3Coolant filler neck (behind
side panel) ( 71)
4Engine-oil filler neck
( 66)
5Engine oil level indicator
( 65)
6Brake-fluid reservoir, rear
( 70)
7Adjuster for damping char-
acteristic, rear suspension
(rebound stage) ( 39)
2
13
z General views

Handlebar fitting, left
1Operation of the headlight
flasher ( 31)
2Horn
3Operation of the flashing
turn indicators ( 32)
4High-beam headlight
switch ( 31)
2
14
z General views

Handlebar fitting, right
1Engine OFF button
( 48)
2Starter button ( 48)
2
15
z General views

Instrument panel
1Operating the multifunction
display ( 23)
2Telltale lights ( 18)
3Multifunction display
( 18)
2
16
z General views