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, FREQUENT SHORT TRIPS PARTICULARLY DURING COLD TEMPERATURES, CAN CAUSE WATER TO ACCUMULATE IN THE OIL TANK, AND WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING, ESCAPING WATER VAPOR CAN CONDENSE ON THE OIL TANK AIR BLEED VALVE. IN FREEZING TEMPERATURES, THIS WATER COULD FREEZE AND BLOCK THE AIR BLEED VALVE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW OIL TANK CAP CONTAINING A VALVE TO PREVENT OVERPRESSURE IN THE TANK FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 10, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
Common questions
How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a BMW K 1200 S?
Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the BMW K 1200 S (2000–2008) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the chain & sprockets be serviced on a BMW K 1200 S?
Service every 600 mi or 3 months for the BMW K 1200 S (2000–2008) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the brakes be serviced on a BMW K 1200 S?
Service every 12 months for the BMW K 1200 S (2000–2008) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the valve adjustment be serviced on a BMW K 1200 S?
Service every 16,000 mi or 24 months for the BMW K 1200 S (2000–2008) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).