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, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE 3RD AND 4TH TRANSMISSION GEAR (SHIFT) WHEELS MAY NOT BE SECURELY SEATED ON THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT. CONSEQUENTLY, WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT FROM 5TH TO 6TH GEAR, ENGAGEMENT OF THE TWO GEARS MAY OCCUR SIMULTANEOUSLY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MOTORCYCLES AND REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION GEAR BOX IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2002. 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 #4.
Common questions
How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a BMW R 1150 RS?
Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the BMW R 1150 RS (2000–2005) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the chain & sprockets be serviced on a BMW R 1150 RS?
Service every 600 mi or 3 months for the BMW R 1150 RS (2000–2005) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the brakes be serviced on a BMW R 1150 RS?
Service every 12 months for the BMW R 1150 RS (2000–2005) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the valve adjustment be serviced on a BMW R 1150 RS?
Service every 16,000 mi or 24 months for the BMW R 1150 RS (2000–2005) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).