BMW R 1150 GS Adventure 2003 Maintenance Schedule
The 2003 BMW R 1150 GS Adventure maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for general maintenance, brake fluid, oil, air filter, spark plugs, valve clearance and tires. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
1130ccEngine size
39Maintenance items
Official manufacturer manual
Sourced from BMW Motorrad Official Manuals Portal (manuals.bmw-motorrad.com) - Maintenance Instructions booklet (this document covers model years 2001–2006): manuals.bmw-motorrad.com
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Change rear wheel drive (final drive) oil | Every 40,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 24 months | Moderate | Change the oil in the rear wheel (final) drive at regular operating temperature. |
| Renew fuel filter | Every 40,000 km | Moderate | Renew the fuel filter. |
| Renew intake air filter element | Every 10,000 km | Easy | Renew the intake air filter element. |
| Check brake fluid level front and rear | Every 10,000 km | Easy | Check brake fluid level at front and rear. |
| 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. |
| Examine brake pads and discs for wear | Every 10,000 km | Easy | Examine brake pads and discs for wear, replace if necessary. |
| Change brake fluid (non-ABS) | Every 12 months | Easy–Moderate | Change brake fluid, every twelve months. Applies to models without BMW Integral ABS. |
| Change ABS brake fluid, wheel circuit | Every 12 months | Easy–Moderate | Change brake fluid in the BMW Integral ABS wheel circuit, every 12 months. |
| 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. |
| 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 operation of side stand switch | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check operation of side stand switch. |
| Grease side stand pivot | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Grease the side stand pivot. |
| Re-adjust poly-V-belt (initial) | See notes | Easy | Re-adjust new poly-V-belt, one time. |
| Replace poly-V-belt | Every 60,000 km | Moderate | Replace the poly-V-belt. Do not adjust it. |
| Check condition of spark plugs | Every 10,000 km | Easy | Check condition of spark plugs. |
| Renew spark plugs | Every 40,000 km | Easy | Renew spark plugs. |
| Retorque cylinder heads | See notes | Advanced | Retorque cylinder heads. |
| Check and adjust valve clearances | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Advanced | Check valve clearances, adjust if necessary. |
| Check throttle cable for free movement | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy–Moderate | Check that the throttle cable moves freely and is free of kinks and chaffing, replace if necessary. |
| Check Bowden cable play | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check Bowden cable play. |
| Check and adjust throttle body synchronisation | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Moderate | Check synchronisation, adjust if necessary. |
| 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. |
| Final inspection: tyre pressure | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Final inspection -- tyre pressure. |
| Final inspection: lights and signals | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Final inspection -- lights and signals. |
| 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: clutch and gear shift | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Final inspection -- clutch, gear shift. |
| Final inspection: handbrake, foot brake, steering | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Final inspection -- handbrake, foot brake, steering. |
| Final inspection: optional extras as fitted | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Final inspection -- optional extras, as fitted. |
| Final inspection: test ride | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Final inspection -- test ride. |
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