BMW K 1200 LT 2004 Maintenance Schedule
The 2004 BMW K 1200 LT maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for general maintenance, brake fluid, coolant, tires, oil, battery, air filter, valve clearance, drive chain maintenance and spark plugs. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
1171ccEngine size
41Maintenance items
Official manufacturer manual
Sourced from BMW Motorrad Official Rider Manuals (this document covers model years 2004–2008): manuals.bmw-motorrad.com
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Examine brake pads and discs for wear | Every 10,000 km | Easy | Examine brake pads and discs for wear, replace if necessary. |
| Check ABS brake fluid level at handgrip | Every 10,000 km | Easy | Check brake fluid level at handgrip reservoir. Integral ABS-equipped models. |
| Check brake system operation and freedom from leaks | Every 20,000 km | Easy | Check operation of brake system and freedom from leaks; repair/replace items if necessary. |
| Change ABS brake fluid, wheel circuit | Every 12 months | Easy–Moderate | Change brake fluid in the BMW Integral ABS wheel circuit, once a year at the latest. |
| Change ABS brake fluid, control circuit | Every 24 months | Moderate | Change brake fluid in the BMW Integral ABS control circuit. |
| Perform ABS control-circuit bleed test (annual) | Every 12 months | Moderate | Perform bleed test on BMW Integral ABS control circuit with BMW diagnosis system. |
| Check clutch fluid level | Every 10,000 km | Easy | Check clutch fluid level. |
| Change clutch fluid | Every 24 months | Easy–Moderate | Change clutch fluid. |
| Replace fuel filter | Every 40,000 km | Moderate | Replace the fuel filter. |
| Check coolant level, concentration, and system for leaks | Every 20,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check coolant level and concentration, top up if necessary, and check cooling system for leaks. |
| Change coolant | Every 24 months | Moderate | Change the coolant. |
| Check function of side-stand switch | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check function of side-stand switch. |
| Final inspection: tyre and wheel condition | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Final inspection with road safety and functional check -- condition of tyres and wheels, tyre pressures. |
| Check steering damper | Every 10,000 km | Easy | Check the steering damper. |
| Change rear wheel drive (final drive) oil | Every 20,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 24 months | Moderate | Change the oil in the rear-wheel drive at regular operating temperature. |
| Check battery acid level and clean battery posts | Every 20,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check battery acid level and add distilled water if necessary; clean and grease battery posts. Not applicable to gel batteries. |
| Replace intake air filter element | Every 10,000 km | Easy | Replace the intake air filter element. |
| Grease side stand pivot and check centre stand | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Grease pivot of side stand, check main (centre) stand, lubricate if necessary. |
| Check tightness of rear wheel studs | See notes | Moderate | Check tightness of rear wheel studs. |
| Check rear wheel bearing play | Every 20,000 km | Moderate | Check rear wheel bearing play. |
| Check swinging arm bearings for play | Every 20,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Moderate | Check swinging arm bearings for freedom from play, adjust if necessary. |
| Check and adjust valve clearances | Every 20,000 km | Advanced | Check valve clearances, adjust if necessary. |
| Replace chain tensioning rail, guide rail, and thrust piece lining | Every 60,000 km | Advanced | Replace the lining of the chain tensioning rail, chain guide rail, and thrust piece. |
| Replace spark plugs | Every 20,000 km | Easy | Replace spark plugs. |
| Final inspection: clutch and gear shift | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Final inspection -- clutch operation. |
| Final inspection: handbrake and foot brake | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Final inspection -- handbrake and foot brake operation. |
| Final inspection: ABS function | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Final inspection -- ABS function. |
| Final inspection: lights and signalling equipment | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Final inspection -- lights and signalling equipment. |
| Final inspection: telltale and warning lights | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Final inspection -- telltale and warning lights. |
| Final inspection: instruments | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Final inspection -- instruments. |
| Final inspection: horn | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Final inspection -- horn. |
| Final inspection: reverser function | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Final inspection -- reverser (reverse-gear motor) function. |
| Final inspection: radio and remote control | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Final inspection -- radio with remote control. |
| Final inspection: optional equipment and accessories | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Final inspection -- optional equipment and accessories fitted. |
| Final inspection: trial run | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Final inspection -- trial run (test ride). |
| Final inspection: steering | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Final inspection -- steering. |
| Read fault code memory with BMW diagnosis system | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Read the fault code memory with the BMW diagnosis system. |
| Perform ABS bleed test with BMW diagnosis system (routine) | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Moderate | Perform bleed test on BMW Integral ABS with BMW diagnosis system. |
| Check and adjust throttle cable play | Every 20,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy–Moderate | Check throttle cable play and adjust if necessary. |
| Change engine oil and replace oil filter | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy–Moderate | Change the engine oil at regular operating temperature and replace the oil filter. |
| Change gearbox oil | Every 20,000 km · Every 24 months | Moderate | Change the oil in the gearbox at regular operating temperature. |
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