Top 20 2008 BMW F 800 GS Questions & Answers

if the starter relay working properly you will hear a noice like (tick)

Get a manual

Onthe front of the motor, just above the starter, there is a small bolt. Remove it to drain the coolant. Replace the copper sealing washer when putting it back.

At Tradebit.com you will find it by typing 2008 f650gs in the search bar. It is an instant download of a factory manual for 12.99.

There are no fuses on your bike. Are you sure that all the bulbs are working?? Check the front parking lamp, is it out??

Check all the lamps on the bike including turn signals etc. If indeed there are no lamps out, then there is some kind of problem with the ZFE which is the module that controls the lamps and other electrical loads on the bike.

Maybe time to check the stored trouble codes with dealer computer or a GS-911 scanner. Your bike is likely still under warranty??

Good Luck!

http://www.bikebandit.com/2008-bmw-motorcycle-f800gs/o/m18075#sch587982

A picture is worth 1000 words. Above links you to a schematic where you'll see your clutch assembly laid out. Look at the schematic, then come back and ask me specific questions before you vote. I'll be glad to walk you through it step by step.

Front axle is 30Nm and pinch bolts are 19Nm

Brake calipers to fork leg is 38Nm

You have an electronic fuse box, if it is tripped, it will reset itself once the problem is rectified and you switch the ignition off and on again. Go to this site and down load a free Owner's manual:

http://www.bmw-motorrad.dk/dk/da/index.html?content=http://www.bmw-motorrad.dk/dk/da/bikes/endurobikes/f800gs/f800gs_down.html&notrack=1

You could have a doggy oil pressure unit .Cheepest way to check is to replace with a new one .

If the 'white liquid' is like a froth then it is probably water & oil mixed. This happens when there is water in the oil or oil in the water. The usual cause is either the mechanical oil seal behind the water pump leaking or the head gasket leaking. As the right cylinder is covered in this, it is most likely to be the head gasket.
Otherwise it could be that the 'white liquid' is coming from a leaking radiator. If the cooling system is filled with this froth then it wont cool the engine properly.

Hope this helps. If it does then please mark this as 'useful')
Ride Safe
Bike-Doc

here are some resources from F800 depot:

http://f800depot.com/boxer-series-disc-lock-p-132.html?zenid=4afe38db9b2a81bb970f93f48d34a2be

http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycles/bmw-f-800-gs/bmw-f800gs-accessories.htm

http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade/productlist/723/

You simply remove any rubber covering on the lever to expose the lever assembly. Remove its holding bolts/nuts. Disconnect the clutch-wire from the lever.
Put in new lever followed by other items you removed.

As a genaral rule Most road bikes should be serviced every 10,000 to 15,000 kms
Regards Andrew Porrelli

Check the leaver is not loose, then try adjusting the gear leaver down a notch or two helped for me.

Take the 2 wires and connect them together. Either by a **** connector or twisting them together and electrical taping them in place. I’m happy to assist further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/robert_5bac37c3cb991fdb

you are right in the removal and replacement of the springs, my tip so you dont have to change the oil is when you are removing the springs nip your fingers on 1 section of the spring and turn the spring in your fingers like you are unscrewing a bolt.any oil loss will be neglible. oil is 270mls per leg if you want to change it.

hi Daveanjos,

i dont own a bmw bike, but this info may help out.

The emergency operation means

The engine is running in emergency operating mode. Engine power might be reduced and this can cause hazardous situations, particularly if you attempt to overtake other road
users. Engine power level might be lower than normal: adapt your
style of riding accordingly. The engine control unit has diagnosed
a fault. In exceptional cases, the engine stops and refuses
to start. Otherwise, the engine runs in emergency operating
mode. You can continue to ride, but bear in mind that the usual engine power might not be available.

Have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.

source: http://img.motorkari.cz/upload/files/manualy/1378_Rider_s_Manual_F_800_ST_2008.pdf

regards,

voodoo

depending on your scanner you may not retrieve abs codes check fuses the usual problem is a failed or damaged abs sensor borrow or have a shop run /scan for codes

The battery hides just underneath the rear of the fuel tank. The video shows how to replace it by lifting the rear of the tank. This is the new battery specifications

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On a 2008 BMW 650i, the fuse for the headlights is located in the fuse box under the hood. The specific fuse you need is Fuse #61, which is a 20-amp fuse located in the third row of fuses from the top. To access the fuse box, open the hood and locate the black plastic cover on the right side of the engine bay. There should be a diagram on the underside of the cover showing the layout of the fuses. Once you've found the correct fuse, you can use a fuse puller or a pair of needle-nose pliers to remove it from the fuse box. It's always a good idea to check the owner's manual for your specific vehicle to get the most accurate and up-to-date information on the location and function of the various fuses.