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 agoVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH HIGH-MOUNTED HANDLEBARS. THE HIGH-MOUNTED HANDLEBARS ARE POSITION ON TOP OF THE UPPER FORK CLAMP AND ARE CLAMPED TO THE TOP OF EACH UPPER FORK TUBE. IT IS POSSIBLE FOR A HANDLEBAR TO ROTATE FORWARD.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL DEGREASE THE CLAMPING CONNECTION PARTS, REWORK THE POSITIONING TAB (IF NECESSARY) TO FIT PROPERLY IN THE CORRESPONDING GAP IN THE UPPER FORK CLAMP, AND RESET THE TORQUE OF THE CLAMPING CONNECTIONS.
Common questions
How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a BMW R 1100 S?
Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the BMW R 1100 S (2000–2005) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the chain & sprockets be serviced on a BMW R 1100 S?
Service every 600 mi or 3 months for the BMW R 1100 S (2000–2005) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the brakes be serviced on a BMW R 1100 S?
Service every 12 months for the BMW R 1100 S (2000–2005) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the valve adjustment be serviced on a BMW R 1100 S?
Service every 16,000 mi or 24 months for the BMW R 1100 S (2000–2005) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).