The BMW F 650 GS (with an 800 cc parallel twin engine) has 6000 mile / 10000 km or annual service intervals between oil changes. At every service, change the oil filter too, check or replace the air filter element, and give the motorcycle a once-over looking for leaks, worn parts, or moving parts in need of lubrication. BMW F650 GS Oil Change DIY - YouTube 0:00 / 13:03 BMW F650 GS Oil Change DIY illinoisBMWriders 23.4K subscribers Subscribe Subscribed 1.4K Share 294K views 10 years ago Store: In this tutorial, I demonstrate an oil, oil filter, and air filter change on a BMW G650 GS. this is not an instructional video and is made for entertainment only. Hope you'll enjoy.. First remove exhaust from the pipe and take off your rear brake reservoir. Then take out the bottom two subframe bolts (one on each side) Note: The BMW Manual also suggests this method. However it suggests tying a strap to the rear sub-frame cross bar, and tie it to the steering. Use 10w40 motor oil in the gear box. Don't use any synthetic oils, oil marked "EC", or oil with "special" additives. Stick with the major brands; Pennzoil, Quaker State, Mobil or Shell. If in a hot area like Texas or New Mexico go with 20w50. - If you need clarification, ask it in the. At around 20,000 I noticed oil seeping from under the left cylinder head. The cam chain tensioner was the issue so the dealership replaced a crush washer and tightened the tensioner, solving the issue. While doing my 40,000km oil change I noticed some oil built up on the underside of the rear area of the engine. 15. Raise new shock into place while threading the preload adjuster knob through the engine and installing the top shock bolt. 16. Insert upper shock bolt and tighten to 50 NM. 17. Align linkage and insert lower shock bolt. Tighten to 30 NM. 18.Insert remaining linkage bolt and tighten to 80 NM. Motul 5100 Oil Change Kit with HFlo Oil Filter: BMW G650X Challenge/Country, G650GS. Kit Includes: (3) Motul 15W50 Semi-Synthetic Engine Oil (quart) (1) HF oil filter. Motul 5100 Features: -Technosynthese® 4-stroke lubricant; ester technology to improve engine response. -Newest API rating of SL for catalytic converters. The temperature coming out the radiator vent on the right side of the bike exceeds 140 F and has burned her leg on a recent ride. The plastic on the bike also exceeds 140 F which is a temperature you can not hold your hand on. The dealer checked out the bike under warranty and says everything is working. Oil gets everywhere, looks bad but aint. Could be the water pump seal let go small dribble hole underneath lets water or oil out depending on which seal has gone! Girlfriends 650 GS had an oil leak cured instantly by tightening the cover screws up check! The 650's are pretty well 'bomb proof' www.adventure.gs lwNlZP.