BMW K 1200 R maintenance schedule & recalls

2000–2008

All years 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

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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

15V141000 · Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs affects 2006, 2007, 2008

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 R1200GS and R1200RT, 2006-2010 R1200GS Adventure, 2007-2010 R1200R, 2007 R1200S and K1200R Sport, 2005-2007 R1200ST, 2008-2009 HP2 Megamoto, 2006 HP2 Enduro, 2008-2010 HP2 Sport, 2005-2008 K1200S, 2006-2008 K1200R, K1200GT, 2009-2011 K1300S, 2010-2011 K1300R, and 2009-2010 K1300GT motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, the rear wheel mounting flange may crack if the rear wheel mounting bolts are over tightened.

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing aluminum rear wheel flange with a steel one, free of charge. The recall began on May 7, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

13V617000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump affects 2006, 2007, 2008

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 model year R-model motorcycles, model year 2005-2012 K-model motorcycles, model year 2010-2011 S 1000 model motorcycles, and model year 2006-2010 HP2 motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, the fuel pump flange (and the auxiliary fuel pump flange if equipped) could develop cracks and leak fuel.

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will either reinforce the fuel pump flange or replace the pump, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].

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Common questions

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

Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the BMW K 1200 R (2000–2008) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).

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

Service every 600 mi or 3 months for the BMW K 1200 R (2000–2008) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).

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

Service every 12 months for the BMW K 1200 R (2000–2008) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).

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

Service every 16,000 mi or 24 months for the BMW K 1200 R (2000–2008) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).