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BMW K 1300 S (1981–2021) maintenance schedule & recalls

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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 3 days ago
10V488000 · Suspension:Rear affects 2009, 2010, 2011

BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 MOTORCYCLES. THE BEARINGS COULD BE SUBJECT TO CORROSION. THIS COULD LEAD TO REDUCED MOVEMENT OF THE LINK LEVER.

Remedy: BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417.

09V471000 · Engine And Engine Cooling affects 2009, 2010

BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 K1300 S AND K1300 GT MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 11, 2008 AND NOVEMBER 19, 2009. POOR FUEL QUALITY MAY LEAD TO SMALL DEPOSITS WITHIN THE THROTTLE BODIES. DURING ENGINE OPERATION IN A LOW RPM RANGE, TYPICALLY NEAR IDLE SPEED (WHEN COMING TO A STOP) AIR FLOW COULD BE SUFFICIENTLY RESTRICTED AND ENGINE STALLING COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE MOTORCYCLES BY UPDATING THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-831-1117.

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Common questions

How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a BMW K 1300 S (1981–2021)?

Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the BMW K 1300 S (1981–2021) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).

How often should the chain & sprockets be serviced on a BMW K 1300 S (1981–2021)?

Service every 600 mi or 3 months for the BMW K 1300 S (1981–2021) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).

How often should the brakes be serviced on a BMW K 1300 S (1981–2021)?

Service every 12 months for the BMW K 1300 S (1981–2021) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).

How often should the valve adjustment be serviced on a BMW K 1300 S (1981–2021)?

Service every 16,000 mi or 24 months for the BMW K 1300 S (1981–2021) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).