BMW G310GS - Owner's Manual > Clutch

Checking clutch function

• Pull the clutch lever.
  • The clutch must fully disengage.

    Signs that the clutch is fully disengaged:

    • Easy to change gear
    • Easy to switch to idling

If this is not the case, or there is a lack of power transmission after the clutch has engaged:

• Have the clutch checked by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Checking clutch-lever play

• Loosen cover 2.
• Pull clutch lever 1 until resistance is perceptible.
• In this position, measure the clutch-lever play A between the clutch-lever fitting and the clutch lever.

Clutch-lever play is out of tolerance:

• Adjust the clutch-lever play.

Clutch-lever play is in tolerance:

• Install cover 2.

Adjust the clutch-lever play

• Loosen cover 4.
• Loosen the knurled nut 2.
• Lift the clutch cable to relieve the adjusting sleeve 3.
• To increase clutch-lever play: screw the adjusting sleeve 3 into the hand lever.
• To reduce clutch-lever play: unscrew the adjusting sleeve 3 from the hand lever.
• Lock the adjusting sleeve 3 using the knurled nut 2.
• Checking clutch-lever play.
• Repeat the steps until the clutch-lever play is set correctly.
• Install cover 4.

Coolant

Check coolant level

Requirement

The engine is cold.

• Hold the motorcycle upright, ideally with help from another person.

• Check the coolant level in the coolant expansion tank 1.

  Viewing direction: from the rear toward the inside of the right side trim panel.

If the coolant drops below the permitted level:

• Top up coolant.

Top up coolant

• Turn the handlebars all the way to left.
• Open the cap 1 of the coolant expansion tank.
• Top up coolant to specified level. Use a funnel with filler adapter or hose.

• Check coolant level.

When the coolant meets the specified level:

• Close the cap of the coolant expansion tank.

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