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, AN INCORRECT SEALING RING WAS MOUNTED TO THE PISTON OF THE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER. THE RECALL BEGAN JULY 16, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FRONT SPRING STRUT UPPER STUD BOLT WELD CAN FAIL. THIS COULD CAUSE THE BOLT TO BREAK.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SPRING STRUT. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING JUNE 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-331-1117.
Common questions
How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a BMW R 1150 R?
Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the BMW R 1150 R (2000–2007) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the chain & sprockets be serviced on a BMW R 1150 R?
Service every 600 mi or 3 months for the BMW R 1150 R (2000–2007) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the brakes be serviced on a BMW R 1150 R?
Service every 12 months for the BMW R 1150 R (2000–2007) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the valve adjustment be serviced on a BMW R 1150 R?
Service every 16,000 mi or 24 months for the BMW R 1150 R (2000–2007) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).