BMW R 1200 GS 2008 Maintenance Schedule
The 2008 BMW R 1200 GS maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for spark plugs, air filter, general maintenance, oil, valve clearance and brake fluid. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
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Sourced from BMW Motorrad Official Rider Manuals (this document covers model years 2008–2009): manuals.bmw-motorrad.com
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spark plug replacement | Every 20,000 km · Replace every 20,000 km | Easy | Replace spark plugs. |
| Air filter element replacement | Every 20,000 km · Replace every 20,000 km | Easy | Replace air cleaner filter element. |
| Bevel gear final drive oil change | Every 20,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 24 months | Easy | Change rear final drive bevel gear oil. |
| Telelever fork oil replacement | Every 40,000 km · Replace every 40,000 km | Moderate | Change fork oil in front Telelever tubes. |
| Engine oil & filter change | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Change engine oil and oil filter. |
| Valve clearance check & adjustment | Every 10,000 km | Moderate | Check and adjust valve clearances. |
| Brake fluid replacement | Every 24 months · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Replace front and rear brake fluid. |
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