BMW K 1600 GTL 2011 Maintenance Schedule
The 2011 BMW K 1600 GTL maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for general maintenance, tires, air filter, spark plugs, oil, coolant, battery, brake fluid and valve clearance. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
Sourced from BMW Motorrad Official Rider Manuals (this document covers model years 2011–2013): manuals.bmw-motorrad.com
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front & rear brake-fluid level check | Every 12 months | Easy | Check the brake fluid level in the front and rear brake reservoirs. |
| Front & rear brake pad and disc wear check | Every 12 months | Easy | Check the front and rear brake pads and brake discs for wear. |
| Tyre pressure & tread depth check | Every 12 months | Easy | Check tyre pressures and tread depth, front and rear. |
| Lights & signalling equipment check | Every 12 months | Easy | Check operation of all lights and turn signals. |
| Final inspection & roadworthiness check | Every 12 months | Easy | Perform a final inspection and check of general roadworthiness. |
| Brake lines, hoses & connections inspection | Every 12 months | Easy | Visually inspect brake lines, brake hoses, and connections for damage or leaks. |
| Air-filter element replacement | Every 20,000 km | Easy | Replace the air-filter element. |
| Spark plug replacement | Every 30,000 km | Moderate | Replace all spark plugs. |
| Perform vehicle diagnostic system test | Every 12 months | Professional | Run a full vehicle test with the BMW Motorrad diagnostic system. |
| Engine oil & filter change | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Change engine oil and replace the oil filter. |
| Coolant level check | Every 12 months | Easy | Check the engine coolant level. |
| Confirm service in on-board literature | Every 12 months | Easy | Confirm the completed BMW Motorrad service in the on-board/electronic service documentation. |
| Bevel-gear (final drive) oil change | Every 20,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 24 months | Moderate | Change the oil in the rear bevel gears (shaft final drive). |
| Engine-start-suppression function test | Every 12 months | Easy | Function-test the engine start suppression (immobiliser) system. |
| Drain oil condensate hose | Every 12 months | Easy | Drain the engine oil condensate hose. |
| Clutch system inspection | Every 12 months | Easy | Visually inspect the clutch system. |
| Side-stand movement check | Every 12 months | Easy | Check ease of movement of the side stand. |
| Centre-stand movement check | Every 12 months | Easy | Check ease of movement of the centre stand. |
| Battery charge-state check | Every 12 months | Easy | Check the battery's state of charge. |
| Brake fluid change, entire system | Every 24 months | Moderate | Change the brake fluid throughout the entire system (front and rear). |
| Valve clearance check | Every 30,000 km | Advanced | Check and adjust valve clearances. |
| Set service-due date and countdown distance | Every 12 months | Easy | Reset the service-due date and mileage countdown using the BMW Motorrad diagnostic system. |
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