BMW R nineT Urban G/S 2018 Maintenance Schedule
The 2018 BMW R nineT Urban G/S maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for oil, general maintenance, spark plugs, battery, valve clearance, brake fluid, air filter and tires. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
Sourced from BMW Motorrad Official Manuals Portal (manuals.bmw-motorrad.com) (this document covers model years 2017–2019): manuals.bmw-motorrad.com
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter change | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,200 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Replace engine oil and oil filter. |
| Gearbox oil change | Every 40,000 km · Every 24 months | Moderate | Change transmission (gearbox) oil. |
| Spark plug replacement | Every 20,000 km · Replace every 20,000 km | Easy | Replace all spark plugs. |
| Bowden cable inspection | Every 12 months | Easy | Check ease of movement of Bowden cables; check for chafing, kinks and play. |
| Lights & signalling equipment check | Every 12 months | Easy | Check lights and signalling equipment. |
| Engine start suppression (immobiliser) function test | Every 12 months | Easy | Function test of the engine start suppression system. |
| Battery charge state check | Every 12 months | Easy | Check battery state of charge. |
| BMW Running-in check (initial inspection) | See notes | Easy | One-time initial inspection performed once the motorcycle has covered 500-1200 km (300-750 mi): includes steering-head bearing, brake system, cables, tyres, lights, spoke tension (where applicable) and a roadworthiness check, in addition to the oil change captured separately. |
| Bevel gear (rear final drive) oil change | Every 20,000 km · Every 24 months | Easy | Change oil in the rear bevel-gear final drive. |
| Valve clearance check | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check valve clearances, adjust if out of specification. |
| Throttle body / engine synchronisation adjustment | Every 10,000 km | Moderate | Adjust/balance throttle body synchronisation across both cylinders. |
| Brake fluid change, entire system | Every 24 months · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Change brake fluid throughout the front and rear hydraulic systems. |
| Brake pipes, hoses & connections inspection | Every 12 months | Easy | Visually inspect brake pipes, brake hoses and connections. |
| Front brake pads & discs wear check | Every 12 months | Easy | Check front brake pads and brake discs for wear. |
| Front brake-fluid level check | Every 12 months | Easy | Check front-wheel brake-fluid level. |
| Rear brake pads & disc wear check | Every 12 months | Easy | Check rear brake pads and brake disc for wear. |
| Final inspection & roadworthiness check | Every 12 months | Easy | Perform final inspection and check of roadworthiness. |
| Air filter element replacement | Every 20,000 km · Replace every 20,000 km | Easy | Replace air-filter element. |
| Alternator belt replacement | Every 40,000 km · Every 72 months · Replace every 40,000 km · Replace every 72 months | Moderate | Replace the alternator drive belt. |
| Vehicle diagnostic system test | Every 12 months | Easy | Run a full vehicle test with the BMW Motorrad diagnosis system. |
| Hydraulic clutch system inspection | Every 12 months | Easy | Visually inspect the hydraulic clutch system for leaks/damage. |
| Steering-head bearing check | Every 12 months | Moderate | Check steering-head bearing play/adjustment. |
| Rear brake-fluid level check | Every 12 months | Easy | Check rear-wheel brake-fluid level. |
| Tyre pressure & tread depth check | Every 12 months | Easy | Check tyre pressures and tread depth. |
| Side stand movement check | Every 12 months | Easy | Check ease of movement of the side stand. |
| Spoke tension check | Every 12 months | Moderate | Check spoke tension, adjust if necessary. |
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