BMW G 650 GS 2011 Maintenance Schedule
The 2011 BMW G 650 GS maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for general maintenance, spark plugs, coolant, air filter, drive chain maintenance, brake fluid, battery, tires, oil and valve clearance. 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 2010–2011): manuals.bmw-motorrad.com
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Break-in check with oil change | See notes | Professional | Dealer break-in inspection plus oil/filter change, fault-memory read, fastener torque |
| Spark plug replacement | Every 20,000 km · Every 24 months · Replace every 20,000 km | Moderate | Replace spark plug (DR8EB or similar) |
| Coolant level check | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check coolant level |
| Brake pad and disc inspection | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Inspect front/rear brake pad and disc wear |
| Clutch play check | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check and adjust clutch play |
| Steering head bearing check | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check steering head bearing |
| Air filter element replacement | Every 20,000 km · Every 24 months · Replace every 20,000 km | Easy | Replace air filter element |
| Chain check and lubrication | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check and lubricate final drive chain |
| Chain roller/slider rail check | Every 20,000 km · Every 24 months | Moderate | Check chain roller and slider rail wear |
| Brake fluid replacement | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Replace front and rear brake fluid (DOT 4) |
| Battery check | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check battery acid level and charge state |
| Tire condition check | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check tire pressure and tread depth |
| Fuel filter replacement | Every 40,000 km · Every 48 months | Moderate | Replace fuel filter |
| Final roadworthiness inspection | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Professional | Final inspection and confirmation of service in on-board documentation |
| Engine oil & filter change | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Change engine oil and filter (Advantec 15W-50, filter HF151) |
| Valve clearance check | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Professional | Check valve clearances |
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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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