BMW R 1150 GS maintenance schedule & recalls

2000–2006

All years 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006

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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

01V246000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic affects 2000, 2001, 2002

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE LINE AND THE SPEEDOMETER DRIVE CABLE COULD BE TOO SMALL. DUE TO COMPRESSION AND REBOUND OF THE FORK, THE SPEEDOMETER CABLE COULD CONTACT AND CHAFE THE BRAKE LINE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL MEASURE THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE FRONT BRAKE LINE AND SPEEDOMETER CABLE. THE BRAKE LINE WILL BE REPLACED IF THE DISTANCE TO THE SPEEDOMETER CABLE IS FOUND TO BE TOO SMALL OR IF IT IS DAMAGED. A NEW PROTECTIVE SLEEVE WILL BE INSTALLED IN THE SPEEDOMETER CABLE NEAR THE FRONT FENDER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 18, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117, OPTION #5.

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Common questions

How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a BMW R 1150 GS?

Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the BMW R 1150 GS (2000–2006) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).

How often should the chain & sprockets be serviced on a BMW R 1150 GS?

Service every 600 mi or 3 months for the BMW R 1150 GS (2000–2006) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).

How often should the brakes be serviced on a BMW R 1150 GS?

Service every 12 months for the BMW R 1150 GS (2000–2006) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).

How often should the valve adjustment be serviced on a BMW R 1150 GS?

Service every 16,000 mi or 24 months for the BMW R 1150 GS (2000–2006) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).