BMW K 1200 LT maintenance schedule & recalls

2000–2009

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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
04V438000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump affects 2005

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, AT LOWER TEMPERATURES, WIRING WITHIN THE ANTI-THEFT CONTROL UNIT MAY PRESS AGAINST THE FUEL PUMP RELAY. THE FUEL PUMP RELAY CONTACTS COULD OPEN, INTERRUPTING THE FUEL SUPPLY TO THE ENGINE, RESULTING IN STALLING.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE ANTI-THEFT CONTROL UNIT. THE RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 4, 2004. CUSTOMERS SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

04V304000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder affects 2005

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, AN INCORRECT SEALING RING WAS MOUNTED TO THE PISTON OF THE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER. THE RECALL BEGAN JULY 16, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

Common questions

How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a BMW K 1200 LT?

Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the BMW K 1200 LT (2000–2009) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).

How often should the chain & sprockets be serviced on a BMW K 1200 LT?

Service every 600 mi or 3 months for the BMW K 1200 LT (2000–2009) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).

How often should the brakes be serviced on a BMW K 1200 LT?

Service every 12 months for the BMW K 1200 LT (2000–2009) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).

How often should the valve adjustment be serviced on a BMW K 1200 LT?

Service every 16,000 mi or 24 months for the BMW K 1200 LT (2000–2009) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).