BMW R 1200 GS 2018 Maintenance Schedule
The 2018 BMW R 1200 GS maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for spark plugs, general maintenance, battery, air filter, brake fluid, coolant, tires, valve clearance and oil. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
1170ccEngine size
26Maintenance items
Official manufacturer manual
Sourced from BMW Motorrad Official Manuals Portal (manuals.bmw-motorrad.com) (this document covers model years 2017–2018): manuals.bmw-motorrad.com
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spark plug replacement | Every 20,000 km · Replace every 20,000 km | Moderate | Replace all spark plugs. |
| Spoke tension check and adjustment | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check spoke tension, adjusting if necessary. |
| Lighting and signalling equipment check | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the lights and signalling equipment. |
| Engine start suppression function test | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Professional | Function test of the engine start suppression system. |
| Final inspection and road safety check | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Professional | Perform final inspection and check for road safety. |
| Service-due date and countdown reset | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Professional | Set the service-due date and service countdown distance. |
| Battery charge state check | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check battery charge state. |
| Vehicle diagnostic test (BMW Motorrad diagnostic system) | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Professional | Perform vehicle test with the BMW Motorrad diagnostic system. |
| BMW Running-in check (including oil change) | See notes | Professional | One-time running-in check, including oil change, performed between 500 km and 1,200 km (300-750 mi). |
| Bevel gear (final drive) oil change | Every 20,000 km · Every 24 months | Moderate | Change oil in the rear bevel gear final drive. |
| Air filter element replacement (standard) | Every 20,000 km · Replace every 20,000 km | Easy | Replace air-filter element. |
| Air filter element check/replace (severe duty) | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check, and replace as necessary, the air-filter element under off-road/dusty operating conditions. |
| Brake fluid change, entire system | Every 24 months · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Change brake fluid throughout the entire hydraulic brake system, front and rear. |
| Clutch hydraulic system visual inspection | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Visually inspect the hydraulic clutch system. |
| Brake pipes, hoses and connections visual inspection | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Visually inspect the brake pipes, brake hoses and connections. |
| Front brake pad and disc wear check | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check front brake pads and brake discs for wear. |
| Front brake fluid level check | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check brake-fluid level, front brakes. |
| Rear brake pad and disc wear check | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check rear brake pads and brake disc for wear. |
| Rear brake fluid level check | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check brake-fluid level, rear brakes. |
| Coolant level check | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the coolant level. |
| Side stand ease-of-movement check | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check ease of movement of the side stand. |
| Centre stand ease-of-movement check | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check ease of movement of the centre stand. |
| Tyre tread depth and pressure check | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check tyre tread depth and tyre pressure. |
| Valve clearance check | Every 20,000 km | Advanced | Check valve clearance. |
| Engine oil and filter change | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy–Moderate | Change engine oil and replace oil filter. |
| Confirm BMW service in on-board literature | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Confirm the BMW service in the on-board literature. |
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