BMW R 850 R 2002 Maintenance Schedule
The 2002 BMW R 850 R maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for general maintenance, spark plugs, valve clearance and oil. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
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| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel filter replacement | Every 40,000 km | Moderate | Replace in-tank fuel filter (normal conditions); every 20,000 km if fuel quality is poor. |
| Spark plug check and replacement | Every 10,000 km · Replace every 20,000 km | Easy–Moderate | Check spark plug gap/condition at Inspection II; replace at Inspection III. |
| Valve clearance check/adjustment | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Advanced | Check and adjust intake/exhaust valve clearances with engine cold. |
| Poly-V (alternator) belt replacement | Every 60,000 km | Moderate | Replace alternator poly-V drive belt (maintenance-free type); standard (non-maintenance-free) belts renewed every 40,000 km (24,000 miles). |
| Brake pad and disc wear check | See notes | Moderate | Inspect front/rear brake pads and discs for wear; minimum pad lining thickness 1.5mm. |
| Throttle cable play check and synchronization | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Moderate | Check throttle/choke cable play, synchronize throttle bodies/CO emission value. |
| Engine oil and filter change | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Change engine oil and replace oil filter element. |
| Transmission (gearbox) oil change | Every 20,000 km · Every 24 months | Easy–Moderate | Drain and refill gearbox oil. |
| Rear wheel (final) drive oil change | Every 40,000 km · Every 24 months | Easy–Moderate | Drain and refill rear wheel (final) drive gear oil. |
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