BMW R 850 RT 2002 Maintenance Schedule
The 2002 BMW R 850 RT maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for general maintenance, battery, air filter, brake fluid, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brake pad wear check | Every 6,000 mi | Easy | Check brake pad wear. |
| Clutch fluid level check | Every 6,000 mi | Easy | Check clutch fluid level. |
| Sidestand lubrication and switch check | Every 6,000 mi | Easy | Grease sidestand pivot; check sidestand safety switch operation. |
| Transmission gear oil change | Every 12,000 mi | Easy–Moderate | Change transmission gear oil. |
| Rear drive gear oil change | Every 24,000 mi | Easy–Moderate | Change rear (final) drive gear oil. |
| Fuel filter change | Every 24,000 mi | Moderate | Change fuel filter. |
| Battery fluid level check and terminal service | Every 12,000 mi | Easy | Check battery electrolyte level, clean and grease terminals. |
| Air filter change | Every 12,000 mi | Easy | Replace air filter element. |
| Alternator belt change | Every 36,000 mi | Moderate | Replace alternator drive belt. |
| Wheel bearing play check | Every 12,000 mi | Moderate | Check front/rear wheel bearing play. |
| Swing arm bearing play check | Every 12,000 mi | Moderate | Check swing arm bearing play. |
| Brake fluid change | Every 12 months | Moderate | Change brake fluid. |
| Clutch fluid change | Every 24 months | Easy | Change clutch fluid. |
| Spark plug check | Every 6,000 mi · Replace every 12,000 mi | Easy–Moderate | Check spark plug condition/gap at 6K-mile service intervals; replace at 12K-mile inspection intervals. |
| Valve clearance adjustment | Every 6,000 mi | Advanced | Check and adjust valve clearances. |
| Throttle cable check and throttle body synchronization | Every 6,000 mi | Moderate | Check throttle cables; synchronize throttle bodies. |
| Engine oil and filter change | Every 6,000 mi | Easy | Change engine oil and filter. |
| Brake fluid level check | Every 6,000 mi | Easy | Check brake fluid level. |
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