Maintenance schedule
General guidanceTypical intervals, not model-verified. Confirm against your owner’s manual. Factory-verified schedule coming soon.
| Service | Interval |
|---|---|
| Oil & filter | every 4,000 mi or 6 months |
| Chain & sprockets | every 600 mi or 3 months |
| Brakes | every 12 months |
| Valve adjustment | every 16,000 mi or 24 months |
| Battery | every 12 months |
| Spark plugs | every 8,000 mi or 24 months |
| Fluids/coolant | every 24 months |
Recalls
NHTSA · refreshed 5 days agoON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE WELD BETWEEN THE SIDE STAND AND THE FRAME BOTTOM SECTION WAS NOT POSITIONED PROPERLY. THE LOAD-BEARING CAPABILITY OF THE SIDE STAND IS AFFECTED. AS A RESULT, THE SIDE STAND COULD FAIL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW FRAME BOTTOM SECTION FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 1, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
Common questions
How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a BMW F 650 GS?
Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the BMW F 650 GS (2000–2012) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the chain & sprockets be serviced on a BMW F 650 GS?
Service every 600 mi or 3 months for the BMW F 650 GS (2000–2012) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the brakes be serviced on a BMW F 650 GS?
Service every 12 months for the BMW F 650 GS (2000–2012) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the valve adjustment be serviced on a BMW F 650 GS?
Service every 16,000 mi or 24 months for the BMW F 650 GS (2000–2012) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).