BMW F 650 GS Dakar 2001 Maintenance Schedule
The 2001 BMW F 650 GS Dakar maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for general maintenance, coolant, valve clearance, air filter, drive chain maintenance, brake fluid, oil and spark plugs. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
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| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telescopic fork oil renewal | Every 20,000 km | Moderate | Renew oil in telescopic forks (Dakar-specific longer-travel fork). |
| Coolant replacement | Every 24 months | Moderate | Replace the coolant. |
| Valve clearance inspection/adjustment | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Advanced | Check valve clearances, adjust if necessary. |
| Intake air filter replacement | Every 20,000 km | Easy | Replace intake air filter element. |
| Wheel spoke tension check | Every 10,000 km | Easy | Check wheel spoke tension and tighten if necessary; more frequent under severe off-road use. |
| Brake pads and discs wear inspection | Every 10,000 km | Easy | Examine brake pads and discs for wear, replace if necessary; more frequent under severe off-road use. |
| Chain, sprocket, guide roller and pinion inspection | Every 10,000 km | Easy | Check or, if necessary, replace chain, sprocket, chain guide rollers and pinion; more frequent under severe off-road use. |
| Brake fluid replacement | Every 12 months | Moderate | Replace the brake fluid. |
| Steering head bearing check/adjustment | Every 20,000 km | Moderate | Check steering head bearings and adjust or replace if necessary. |
| Final inspection and road safety/functional check | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Final inspection covering clutch/gearshift, steering, brakes, side stand switch, tyres, lights, test ride. |
| Fault code memory read (BMW MoDiTeC) | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Read the fault code memory with the BMW MoDiTeC diagnostic tool. |
| Coolant level check | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check coolant level and restore to correct level if necessary. |
| Engine oil and filter change | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy–Moderate | Change engine oil at regular operating temperature and replace oil filter element. |
| Spark plug replacement | Every 20,000 km | Moderate | Replace the spark plug. |
| Fuel filter replacement | Every 20,000 km | Moderate | Replace fuel filter. |
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