GS-Riders International

I paid Euro 1108,- includes

- rear brake pads changed
- oil change with filter (Castrol 20W-50 mineral oil)
- 2 sparkplugs
- New front tyre Bridgestone BattleWing
- New front tyre Bridgestone BattleWing

Not mentioned - oil change, rear wheel drive - I have to ask them about that...

(One hour labour cost 95,- Euro here in Norway...)

Completed the 10,000 km (6000 mile, 6830 actual miles)
maintenance. Did it myself, it was rather simple, it helps
considerably that I have a lift table. Three hrs for the first time + $55
USD for lube and filter. My guess is I could do this in 2 hrs or less
next time.



Changed the engine oil (20W50 synthetic, Mobil-1) and filter.

BMW doesn't specify an interval for the GS that I can find, I do it at 3K miles (5K km).

Changed the transmission lube (75w140 syn, BMW)

Old lube looked new.

Changed the final drive lube (75w140 syn, BMW)

Instructions: http://www.r1200gs.info/howto/reardrive.html

Biggest challenge was aligning the spline shaft to the U-Joint.

Old lube was really dark.

This may be the weak point on a GS and should be done often.

I used a plastic squeeze bottle and piece of clear tubing to inject the new lube.

Adjusted the valves.

Instructions: http://www.r1200gs.info/howto/valve-adj.html



I can purchase 75W140 synthetic lube much cheaper at most suppliers
rather than use the BMW bottled stuff. I had everything else on
hand including Honda Moly-60 paste.



Previously I purchased GS specific tools:

Spark plug/coil removal tool: http://www.marcparnes.com/BMW_Plug_Tool.htm

Oil filter wrench: http://www.jesseluggage.com/whatsnew.html

Metric feeler gauges, mostly available in USA are .001 inch marked with metric equivalent.



Next to do is TBS at 4000+ rpm. The BMW maintenance computer
balances the throttlebodies at idle. I have no current complaints
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Since my local dealer isn't a good place to go and the next dealer is over 200 miles - I try to do almost everything. I talked to the BMW regional service manager about any warranty issues and he said to keep all receipts and records.

On the GS, basic service is a piece of cake. Engine oil and filter, trans, and rear end can be done in short order. On my 1150 GSA, air filter is easy too. I haven't tried to do the splines- not sure how to do that.

I borrowed a mamometer to do the throttle bodies. I really like doing this my self. The more I do it and then ride it, the more I understand how this bike wants to be tuned---often slightly different that what BMW says.

I also put is a set of NGK Iridium plugs.

For the TB Sync, I do it at idle on a hot engine. Once I am happy with that, I move the RPM up to the RPM I want the motor smoothest at, i.e., about 4000 RPM. Just did this, and it makes a noticeable difference in vibration on the 1150 at 70 MPH.

Planning trip to NC mountains Labor Day and now the bike is happy! New Tourance tires, new [to me] Remus Revolution exhaust, New Rocky Mayer seat, new oil, and fresh tune up. What more could a GSA want?

I did all my 6,000 mile myself. Used Twinmax to synch throttle with a final balance at 4,000 RPM. Need to find cheaper source for filters and crush washers....