BMW F 800 S maintenance schedule & recalls

2000–2012

All years 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

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Maintenance schedule

General guidance

Typical 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 ago

13V549000 · Wheels affects 2007, 2008, 2009

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 F 800 S and F 800 ST motorcycles manufactured August 2006 through January 2009. Due to incorrect tolerances, the rear wheel drive bearing and rear axle may wear.

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wheel bearing, and if necessary, replace the bearing and rear axle, at no charge. The recall began on January 10, 2014. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].

08V241000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings affects 2007, 2008

BMW IS RECALLING 1,980 MY 2007-2008 F800 S AND F800 ST MOTORCYCLES. DUE TO THE ROUTING OF THE FUEL TANK BREATHER HOSE, PRESSURE EQUALIZATION INSIDE THE FUEL TANK IS POSSIBLE ONLY TO A LIMITED EXTENT. CONSEQUENTLY, AT HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES, THE FUEL TANK CAN DEFORM. IF THIS HAPPENED AT THE POINT WHERE THE FUEL TANK IS SHAPED TO PROVIDE CLEARANCE FOR THE REAR WHEEL, THEN, IN COMBINATION WITH A LARGE PAYLOAD, THE BOTTOM OF THE TANK COULD RUB AGAINST THE REAR WHEEL.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE FUEL TANK BREATHER HOSE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING AUGUST 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-331-1117.

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Common questions

How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a BMW F 800 S?

Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the BMW F 800 S (2000–2012) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).

How often should the chain & sprockets be serviced on a BMW F 800 S?

Service every 600 mi or 3 months for the BMW F 800 S (2000–2012) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).

How often should the brakes be serviced on a BMW F 800 S?

Service every 12 months for the BMW F 800 S (2000–2012) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).

How often should the valve adjustment be serviced on a BMW F 800 S?

Service every 16,000 mi or 24 months for the BMW F 800 S (2000–2012) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).