BMW R nineT maintenance schedule & recalls
2000–2023
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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 agoBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 R nine T motorcycles manufactured November 27, 2013, through January 26, 2015. The design of the rear turn signals may partially obscure the lights from being seen by the driver of a following vehicle. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear turn signals with ones that have longer arms, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2017 R NINE T motorcycles. The bolts that connect the right-side swingarm pivot pin to the frame may loosen.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will remove the pivot pin bolts, clean, and re-install them with the proper torque after applying a thread locking adhesive, free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or by email at [email protected].
Common questions
How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a BMW R nineT?
Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the BMW R nineT (2000–2023) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the chain & sprockets be serviced on a BMW R nineT?
Service every 600 mi or 3 months for the BMW R nineT (2000–2023) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the brakes be serviced on a BMW R nineT?
Service every 12 months for the BMW R nineT (2000–2023) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the valve adjustment be serviced on a BMW R nineT?
Service every 16,000 mi or 24 months for the BMW R nineT (2000–2023) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).