Maintenance schedule (BMW K 1200 LT, 1998-2009) [Information for owner: Maintenance]

	BMW Inspection at 1,000 km (600 miles)	BMW Service every 10,000 km (6,000 miles)	BMW Inspection every 20,000 km (12,000 miles)	BMW Annual Service
Read out the fault memory with the BMW Moditec unit	X	X	X	X
Check throttle cable play, adjust if necessary	X		X
Change engine oil while at operating temperature If the motorcycle is ridden only for short distances or at outside temperatures below 0°C (32°F), this work must be done every 3 months or at least every 3,000 km (1,800 miles) *)	X	X	X	X
Change oil in gearbox while at operating temperature at least every 2 years *)			X	X every 2 years
Change oil in rear wheel drive while at operating temperature at least every 2 years *)	X		X	X every 2 years
Examine brake pads and discs for wear, replace if necessary *)		X	X
Check the front/rear brake fluid level	X	X	X
Check operation of brake system and freedom from leaks; repair/replace items if necessary *)			X
Replace the brake fluid at least once a year				X
Check clutch operating fluid level	X	X	X
Change clutch fluid every 40,000 km (24,000 miles) or at least every 2 years *)			X 40,000	X every 2 years
Replace fuel filter *) generally every 40,000 km (24,000 miles), if the fuel is of poor quality, every 20,000 km (12,000 miles)			X 40,000
Check and top up, where necessary, coolant level and concentration	X		X
Replace the coolant at least every 2 years*)				X every 2 years
Check battery acid level, if necessary add distilled water Clean/grease battery terminals if necessary			X	X
Replace intake air cleaner element If severe dirt and dust are encountered, replace the intake air cleaner every 10,000 km (6,000 miles) or even more frequently *)			X
Check function of side stand contact switch	X	X	X
Grease side stand bearing, check that the centre stand moves freely, and grease it if necessary *)		X	X	X
Check the steering damper		X	X
Check tightness of rear wheel studs	X
Check rear wheel bearing play by rocking wheel			X
Check swinging arm bearings (free of play), adjust if necessary *)	X		X
Clean the inductive sensor on the rear wheel every 40,000 km (24,000 miles) or at least every 2 years *)			X 40,000	X every 2 years
Check valve clearances, adjust if necessary			X
Replace the lining of the chain tensioning rail and chain guide rail every 60,000 km (36,000 miles)*)			X 60,000
Replace spark plugs			X
Final inspection with road safety and functional check: Condition of tires and wheels, tyre pressure Clutch, gearshift mechanism, hand and foot brake, ABS, steering system Lighting and signalling equipment, telltale lights, instruments, horn Reversing aid, radio with remote contro, optional equipment fitted Trial run if necessary	X	X	X	X
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Maintenance schedule (BMW K1200LT)