BMW K 1300 R 2015 Maintenance Schedule
The 2015 BMW K 1300 R maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for oil, general maintenance, valve clearance, spark plugs, air filter, brake fluid, coolant, tires and battery. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
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Sourced from maintenanceschedule.com (Owners Manual) (this document covers model years 2009–2015): maintenanceschedule.com
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil change | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy–Moderate | Change engine oil. |
| Oil filter change | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy–Moderate | Change oil filter. |
| Rear bevel gear oil change | Every 20,000 km · Every 24 months | Moderate | Change oil in rear bevel gears (final drive). |
| Ball joint clamp lubrication (exhaust) | Every 20,000 km | Easy | Lubricate exhaust ball joint clamp. |
| Valve clearance inspection | Every 30,000 km | Advanced | Check valve clearances. |
| Spark plug replacement | Every 30,000 km | Moderate | Replace all spark plugs. |
| Air filter cartridge replacement | Every 30,000 km | Easy | Replace air filter cartridge (earlier if dusty/wet conditions). |
| Brake fluid change (front and rear) | Every 24 months | Moderate | Change brake fluid front and rear. |
| Coolant change | Every 24 months | Moderate | Change coolant (BMW Coolant); manual does not mandate the change, optional per qualified technician assessment. |
| Fault memory diagnostic read | Every 12 months | Easy | Read fault memory with BMW diagnostic system. |
| Brake pipes, hoses and connections inspection | Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect brake pipes, hoses, and connections. |
| Front brake pad and disc wear check | Every 12 months | Easy | Check front brake pads and discs for wear. |
| Brake fluid level check | Every 12 months | Easy | Verify brake fluid levels front and rear. |
| Clutch system inspection | Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect clutch system. |
| Throttle cable freedom check | Every 12 months | Easy | Check throttle cable freedom and condition. |
| Coolant level check | Every 12 months | Easy | Verify coolant level. |
| Tire pressure and tread depth check | Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect tire pressures and tread depth. |
| Battery charge state check | Every 12 months | Easy | Verify battery charge state. |
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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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