Bmw r1200gs service schedule

In thirty years from now, people will look back to the s and s and know that these were the days when sportbikes lost market share and adventure bikes took the reigns.

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Bmw r1200gs service schedule

Log in. Sign up. JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. But, my new GS is the first bike I have without the list of what is to be done at which scheduled service. My previous 4 bikes were Suzuki and all of them had in Owners Manual the list with extensive description of what is to be checked, replaced or adjusted at what mileage or age of the bike. With my new GS I'm in complete darkness. I know about air filter, oil, oil filter, brake fluid etc. They are universal for all bikes but I have no idea of anything specific for GS. Is Service Manual the only answer? My second question is about clutch fluid.

Forgive my ignorance, but, how often are adjustments necessary. Part number for front brake pads is you need two pairs. It's good for how many miles?

Maintenance for this generation Hexhead BMW is quite similar to that for other Hexhead of the same era, e. This site has links for things like oil and spark plugs from which we earn a commission which unfortunately nobody can save, not even us. If you appreciate this work, then please use those links. BMW also recommends changing the oil every year, even if you have not used your motorcycle in that time i. Every two services, change the air filter. You also should change brake and clutch fluid every 2 years, regardless of distance travelled. The gear shafts run on anti-friction ball bearings, with the gears themselves in low friction needle bearings.

Maintenance for this generation Hexhead BMW is quite similar to that for other Hexhead of the same era, e. This site has links for things like oil and spark plugs from which we earn a commission which unfortunately nobody can save, not even us. If you appreciate this work, then please use those links. BMW also recommends changing the oil every year, even if you have not used your motorcycle in that time i. Every two services, change the air filter. You also should change brake and clutch fluid every 2 years, regardless of distance travelled. The gear shafts run on anti-friction ball bearings, with the gears themselves in low friction needle bearings. The ball bearings come in clean bearing mounts sealed at the surface. This sealing prevents fine particles to enter, allows even longer maintenance intervals for the gearbox. The valves in the BMW R GS are driven by pushrods and rocker arms from camshafts underneath the valves.

Bmw r1200gs service schedule

In thirty years from now, people will look back to the s and s and know that these were the days when sportbikes lost market share and adventure bikes took the reigns. But strategic water cooling not full water cooling means that it can run a higher compression ratio, allowing the engine to be tuned for 92 kW hp peak, up from 82 kW hp peak. This site has links for things like oil and spark plugs from which we earn a commission which unfortunately nobody can save, not even us. If you appreciate this work, then please use those links.

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One of the techs at the dealer said their machine is the best way to sync the carbs so I'll prolly have them do that. The maintenance is consolidated into one table below. JimVonBaden , Jan 27, Still, the prices of spare parts are high. Please consider creating a new thread. It looks as though there are a lot of checks to be done. Recommended Communities. After that I plan to do everything by myself. Log in or Join. Of course the Inspections include an oil change.

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The maintenance schedule also has a few other long-term items, like changing the alternator belt. Another incidental benefit is that the liquid-cooled GS no longer requires you to change the alternator belt. Change brake fluid including in wheel ABS system , front and rear. So yes, there are quite a few of these on the road. Check freedom of movement of throttle cable and check for kinks and chafing. Make sure you periodically change the brake fluid, too. Perform vehicle test with BMW Motorrad diagnostic system. Read error memory with BMW Motorrad diagnostic system. I'm due and don't know Motorcycle and car nut. There is a mark on the inside of the master cylinder They feel much the same although more power is always good , especially as your average GS rider will probably have weighed the bike down with luggage and accessories, dulling the impact of a few hp here and there.