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 agoBMW 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].
Common questions
How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a BMW F 800 ST?
Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the BMW F 800 ST (2000–2012) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the chain & sprockets be serviced on a BMW F 800 ST?
Service every 600 mi or 3 months for the BMW F 800 ST (2000–2012) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the brakes be serviced on a BMW F 800 ST?
Service every 12 months for the BMW F 800 ST (2000–2012) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the valve adjustment be serviced on a BMW F 800 ST?
Service every 16,000 mi or 24 months for the BMW F 800 ST (2000–2012) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).