DIY servicing

[Septic]

Ive decided to carry out a full service as im a bit short on pennies.
New insurance and all that.
Ive got all the kit.But has any one had any problems?

p.s NO service for over 10,000 miles :drinkinpa

 

[Jimb]

I do mine because I like to know how things work, its not difficult, your next scheduled service would be 12,000 miles.

In addition change the brake fluid yearly and fit Speedbleeders to make the job a cinch, the valve clearances take me about 1.5 hrs now after having done it a few times.

The boxer engine is not advanced and nothing on the maintenence side is beyond the ability of a DIY mechanic, just be thorough and carefull, change the gearbox & final drive oil at 12,000 and use Mobil1 Fully synthetic 75W - 90 gear oil.
Keep meticulous records of what you ahve done and keep the recipts for matieriels used.
Should cost about £80 for the bits. Oil, oil filter, air filter, brake fluid, gear oil. Your brake pads should be OK check the rears carefully as they wear much quicker than the fronts.

HTH

 

[Gecko]

Be very careful about over tigthening things. If you haven't got a torque wrench - borrow one- and follow the correct torque settings , it will be worth it because overtightened bolts break and cost you dear.

 

[brassmonkey001]

Go to:
http://www.bmw-motorrad.co.uk/gb/en/index.html
and click on the link for service plans online to find a downloadable service sheet for your particular model.

 

[Steptoe]

definetley change the rear bevel oil every 6k miles. not 12k as the service schedule says. use anti seize grease on every nut/bolt removed and replaced- its all straight forward. The thing to remember is -- buy your air/oil filters from me next time £4:28 & £4:13 -- and the brake pads if you need them-


well i've got to get a plug in somewhere --

 

[newman7096]

definetley change the rear bevel oil every 6k miles. not 12k as the service schedule says. use anti seize grease on every nut/bolt removed and replaced- its all straight forward. The thing to remember is -- buy your air/oil filters from me next time £4:28 & £4:13 -- and the brake pads if you need them-

well i've got to get a plug in somewhere --

Steptoe did you get my order?

Paul Newman

 

[Baz]

Does anyone know why MBw specify the brake fluid change every 12 months? Dont know of any other bike or car where this happens. ( I suppose I'l get a big list now)

Baz

 

[Steptoe]

it absorbes moisture ---

 

[Marty Gutenfart]

I think Baz means why 12 months and not 2 years? Or do BWMs absorb more moisture than other makes cos ther riders are man enough to do more wet weather riding?

 

[Spanish Bob]

Odd isnt it - the need to change also increases directly with the amount of oil anf filters Steptoe has to shift... weird that!

I always changed my airhead oil every 5000kms or 3000kms if mostly city. keeps me off the streets

 

[Baz]

Yep it was the 12 months & not 2 years I was refering to, maybe its something to do with the ABS system?

Baz

 

[Vendome 41]

Self Service

No problem using Haynes manual mainly used for volumes of liquid and the odd torque setting

 

[Steptoe]

Odd isnt it - the need to change also increases directly with the amount of oil anf filters Steptoe has to shift... weird that!

wheres the brake fluid filter, i'll have to get some in, they'll be good sellers

 

[Steve]

wheres the brake fluid filter, i'll have to get some in, they'll be good sellers

And while you're ordering you may as well get some crush washers, spark plugs, speed-bleeders, brake fluid, engine and gearbox oil, etc., etc.....