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. THE SEAT BACKREST CAN BE ADJUSTED TO TWO POSITIONS, HORIZONTAL OR VERTICAL. IN THE HORIZONTAL POSITION, THE BACKREST ACTS AS A SEAT CUSHION FOR A REAR PASSENGER. IN THE VERTICAL POSITION, IT IS USED AS A BACKREST FOR THE DRIVER. IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE LEAF SPRING MOUNTING BRACKET, IF OVERLOADED WITH THE BACKREST IN THE VERTICAL POSITION, TO CRACK OR BREAK.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BACKREST WITH ONE CONTAINING THE ORIGINAL-DESIGN MOUNTING BRACKET.
Common questions
How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a BMW R 1200 C?
Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the BMW R 1200 C (2000–2005) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the chain & sprockets be serviced on a BMW R 1200 C?
Service every 600 mi or 3 months for the BMW R 1200 C (2000–2005) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the brakes be serviced on a BMW R 1200 C?
Service every 12 months for the BMW R 1200 C (2000–2005) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the valve adjustment be serviced on a BMW R 1200 C?
Service every 16,000 mi or 24 months for the BMW R 1200 C (2000–2005) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).