BMW F 650 GS 2003 Maintenance Schedule
The 2003 BMW F 650 GS maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for general maintenance, coolant, air filter, brake fluid, drive chain maintenance, battery, oil, valve clearance 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 (Dakar only) | Every 20,000 km | Moderate | Renew oil in telescopic forks. |
| Coolant level check | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check coolant level and restore to correct level if necessary. |
| Intake air filter replacement | Every 20,000 km | Easy | Replace intake air filter element. |
| Clutch play inspection/adjustment | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check clutch play, adjust if necessary. |
| Wheel spoke tension check | Every 10,000 km | Easy | Check wheel spoke tension and tighten if necessary. |
| Brake pads and discs wear inspection | Every 10,000 km | Easy | Examine brake pads and discs for wear, replace if necessary. |
| Brake fluid level check | Every 10,000 km | Easy | Check brake fluid level at front and rear, top up if necessary. |
| Brake system operation and leak inspection | Every 20,000 km | Easy | Check brake system for correct operation and freedom from leaks; repair/replace if necessary. |
| Brake fluid replacement | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Replace the brake fluid. |
| Brake master cylinder cup replacement (ABS) | Every 40,000 km | Moderate | Replace the primary front/rear brake master cylinder cup (ABS-equipped motorcycles). |
| Chain, sprocket, guide roller and pinion inspection | Every 10,000 km | Easy | Check or, if necessary, replace chain, sprocket, chain guide rollers and pinion. |
| Chain tension check/adjustment | Every 10,000 km | Easy | Check chain tension and adjust if necessary. |
| Battery acid level check | Every 10,000 km | Easy | Check battery acid level, add distilled water if necessary. |
| Battery terminal cleaning/greasing | Every 10,000 km | Easy | Clean and grease the battery terminals if necessary. |
| Steering head bearing check/adjustment | Every 20,000 km | Moderate | Check steering head bearings and adjust or replace if necessary. |
| Side and main stand greasing | Every 10,000 km | Easy | Grease the side and main stands. |
| Brake pedal greasing | Every 10,000 km | Easy | Grease the brake pedal. |
| Fastener tightness check (engine, frame, exhaust, stands) | Every 10,000 km | Easy | Check bolts and nuts on engine mountings, frame connections, exhaust system mountings, pivot lever (Dakar), main and side stands for tightness. |
| Final inspection and road safety/functional check | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Final inspection: clutch/gearshift, steering, front and rear brakes, side stand contact switch, tyre condition and pressures, lights/signalling/instruments, test ride 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. |
| 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 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. |
| Spark plug replacement | Every 20,000 km · Replace every 20,000 km | Moderate | Replace the spark plug. |
| Air filter box drain hose emptying | Every 10,000 km | Easy | Drain the outlet hose from the air filter box. |
| Fuel filter replacement | Every 20,000 km | Moderate | Replace fuel filter. |
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