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BMW S 1000 R (1981–2021) maintenance schedule & recalls

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Maintenance schedule

General guidance

Typical intervals, not model-verified. Confirm against your owner’s manual.

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 3 days ago
17E052000 · Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal affects 2012, 2015, 2016

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain accessory turn signals manufactured for 2006-2017 R1200GS, 2007-2008 and 2010-2017 R1200GS Adventure, 2017 F700GS and F800GS, 2013-2017 F800GT, 2015-2016 F800R, 2014-2017 F800GS Adventure, 2014-2016 S1000R, 2015-2017 R1200R, 2016-2017 R1200RS, and 2010-2017 S1000RR motorcycles. As designed, these accessory turn signals may be insufficiently visible to other drivers, and, as such, fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the turn signals, free of charge. The recall began October 25, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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Common questions

How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a BMW S 1000 R (1981–2021)?

Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the BMW S 1000 R (1981–2021) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).

How often should the chain & sprockets be serviced on a BMW S 1000 R (1981–2021)?

Service every 600 mi or 3 months for the BMW S 1000 R (1981–2021) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).

How often should the brakes be serviced on a BMW S 1000 R (1981–2021)?

Service every 12 months for the BMW S 1000 R (1981–2021) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).

How often should the valve adjustment be serviced on a BMW S 1000 R (1981–2021)?

Service every 16,000 mi or 24 months for the BMW S 1000 R (1981–2021) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).