BMW S 1000 R 2016 Maintenance Schedule
The 2016 BMW S 1000 R maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for valve clearance, general maintenance, oil, spark plugs, air filter, brake fluid, coolant, drive chain maintenance, tires and battery. 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 2016–2020): manuals.bmw-motorrad.com
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valve clearance check | Every 30,000 km | Moderate | Check valve clearances (DOHC inline-4), adjust if out of specification. |
| 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), covering the general checklist items in addition to the oil change captured separately. |
| Engine oil & filter change | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,200 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Replace engine oil and oil filter. |
| Valve/cam timing check | Every 30,000 km | Advanced | Check valve/cam timing. |
| Spark plug replacement | Every 30,000 km · Replace every 30,000 km | Easy | Replace all spark plugs. |
| Air filter replacement | Every 10,000 km · Replace every 10,000 km | Easy | Replace air-filter element/insert. |
| Telescopic fork oil change | Every 30,000 km · Replace every 30,000 km | Moderate | Change oil in the telescopic fork legs. |
| Brake fluid change, entire system | Every 24 months · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Change brake fluid throughout the front and rear hydraulic systems. |
| Vehicle diagnostic system test | Every 12 months | Easy | Run a full vehicle test with the BMW Motorrad diagnosis system. |
| 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. |
| Rear brake-fluid level check | Every 12 months | Easy | Check rear-wheel brake-fluid level. |
| Steering-head bearing check | Every 12 months | Moderate | Check steering-head bearing play/adjustment. |
| Coolant level check | Every 12 months | Easy | Check engine coolant level. |
| Clutch cable & lever play check | Every 12 months | Easy | Check clutch cable condition and clutch-lever play. |
| Drive chain & sprocket check/lubrication | Every 12 months | Easy | Check and lubricate drive chain, sprocket and pinion; verify chain sag/wear. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Final inspection & roadworthiness check | Every 12 months | Easy | Perform final inspection and check of roadworthiness. |
| Battery charge state check | Every 12 months | Easy | Check battery state of charge. |
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