BMW G 450 X 2011 Maintenance Schedule
The 2011 BMW G 450 X maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for general maintenance, air filter, valve clearance, spark plugs, brake fluid, oil, coolant, drive chain maintenance and tires. 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 2009–2012): manuals.bmw-motorrad.com
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Read out fault memory | Every 10 operating hours | Easy | Read out the engine control unit fault memory. |
| Intake silencer clean-side chamber dirt check | Every 10 operating hours | Easy | Check for dirt in the clean-side chamber of the intake air silencer. |
| Fuel system check | Every 10 operating hours | Easy | Check the fuel system. |
| Exhaust system check | Every 10 operating hours | Easy | Check the exhaust system. |
| Telescopic fork check and bleed | Every 10 operating hours | Moderate | Check and vent (bleed) the telescopic forks. |
| Air-filter element replacement | Every 10 operating hours | Easy | Replace the air-filter element. |
| Valve clearance check | Every 20 operating hours | Moderate | Check valve clearances. |
| Spark plug check | Every 10 operating hours | Easy | Check the spark plug. |
| Clutch cable and lever play check | Every 10 operating hours | Easy | Check the clutch cable and clutch-lever play. |
| Engine service | Every 70 operating hours | Professional | Service the engine (per BMW Motorrad's "Inspection instructions" in the accompanying Repair Manual). |
| Brake fluid change, all systems | Every 70 operating hours | Moderate | Change the brake fluid in all systems (front and rear). |
| Front fork service | Every 70 operating hours | Advanced | Service the front telescopic forks. |
| Spring strut service | Every 70 operating hours | Advanced | Service the rear spring strut. |
| Engine oil & filter change | Every 10 operating hours | Easy | Change the engine oil and the oil filter. |
| Cooling system check | Every 10 operating hours | Easy | Check the cooling system. |
| Brake pad and disc wear check | Every 10 operating hours | Easy | Check front and rear brake pads and brake discs for wear. |
| Brake pipe and hose visual inspection | Every 10 operating hours | Easy | Visually inspect brake pipes, brake hoses, and connections. |
| Spring strut security and leak check | Every 10 operating hours | Easy | Check security of the spring strut and check for leaks. |
| Steering-head bearing check | Every 10 operating hours | Moderate | Check the steering-head bearing. |
| Swinging arm and pivot bearing check | Every 10 operating hours | Moderate | Check the rear wheel swinging arm and swinging-arm pivot bearings. |
| Swinging-arm shaft lubrication | Every 10 operating hours | Moderate | Lubricate the swinging-arm shaft. |
| Drive chain, guide, sprocket and pinion check | Every 10 operating hours | Easy | Check the drive chain, chain guide, sprocket, and pinion. |
| Tyres and wheels check | Every 10 operating hours | Easy | Check the tyres and wheels. |
| Throttle cable freedom-of-movement check | Every 10 operating hours | Easy | Check freedom of movement of the throttle cable; check for kinks, chafing, and play. |
| Air-filter element check | Every 10 operating hours | Easy | Check air-filter element. |
| Threaded fastener security check | Every 10 operating hours | Easy | Check security of threaded fasteners for frame, side stand, and trim panels. |
| Brake fluid level check | Every 10 operating hours | Easy | Check brake fluid level, front and rear. |
| Chain tension check | Every 10 operating hours | Easy | Check chain tension. |
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