BMW F 800 GS 2016 Maintenance Schedule
The 2016 BMW F 800 GS maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for general maintenance, coolant, brake fluid, tires, drive chain maintenance, oil, spark plugs, air filter, valve clearance and battery. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
Sourced from BMW Motorrad Official Manuals Portal (manuals.bmw-motorrad.com) (this document covers model years 2013–2017): manuals.bmw-motorrad.com
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW Running-in check (full dealer inspection incl. oil and filter change) | See notes | Professional | |
| Vehicle diagnostic system test | Every 12 months | Professional | |
| Coolant level check | Every 12 months | Easy | |
| Clutch play check/adjustment | Every 12 months | Easy–Moderate | |
| Throttle cable freedom-of-movement check | Every 12 months | Easy | |
| Front and rear brake pads/discs wear check | Every 12 months | Easy–Moderate | |
| Front and rear brake fluid level check | Every 12 months | Easy | |
| Brake pipes, hoses and connections visual inspection | Every 12 months | Easy | |
| Spoke tension check/adjustment | Every 12 months | Moderate | |
| Tyre pressure and tread depth check | Every 12 months | Easy | |
| Chain drive check and lubrication | Every 12 months | Easy | |
| Side stand ease-of-movement check | Every 12 months | Easy | |
| Centre stand ease-of-movement check | Every 12 months | Easy | |
| Steering-head bearing check | Every 12 months | Moderate | |
| Lighting and signalling system check | Every 12 months | Easy | |
| Engine start suppression function test | Every 12 months | Moderate | |
| Final inspection and roadworthiness check | Every 12 months | Professional | |
| Set service-due date and countdown distance | Every 12 months | Professional | |
| Confirm BMW service in on-board documentation | Every 12 months | Easy | |
| Engine-oil change, with filter | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | |
| Spark plug replacement (all) | Every 40,000 km | Moderate | |
| Air-filter element replacement | Every 20,000 km | Easy | |
| Air-filter element check/replacement (off-road) | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | |
| Telescopic fork oil change | Every 30,000 km | Advanced | |
| Brake fluid change, entire system | Every 24 months | Moderate | |
| Valve clearance check | Every 20,000 km · Every 24 months | Advanced | Inspect and adjust valve clearances |
| Battery charge state check | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check battery charge and condition |
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Easy: basic tools, straightforward Easy–Moderate: varies by task — somewhere between the two Moderate: some mechanical know-how helps Advanced: specialized tools/skill, still DIY-doable Expert: significant experience required Professional: dealer or shop recommended
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