[RL Lemke]

Yes, there are services each 10,000 km, special additions at 30,000 km, and annual services regardless of mileage.

 

[RL Lemke]

No grief at all for me, as I change my own oil, gear lube, tires and now brakes. Just document what you do, when and at what mileage.

 

[RL Lemke]

I save the lid from each oil filter box, that's where I write the date, mileage, oil used and service performed.

 

[RL Lemke]

I would change the engine oil and final drive gear lube. If you haven't added Techron to save your injectors and fuel pump, it would be prudent to do so. But then, if you have had the bike sitting with ethanol in it, there may be damage already. I don't care what the ethanol PR believers think, there is a reason that ethanol can only be transported in stainless rail and truck tanks. Ethanol corrodes metal and eats most gaskets and seals. Responsible vehicle owners know that if not driven daily, ethanol will cause damage. Just look at all the small engines ruined during seasonal non-use.

When any vehicle sits, it is important to keep the seals and bearings from settling/drying by rotating them. Since you can't ride, maybe someone else can ride long enough to get the engine up to full operating temperature, from time to time.

 

[RL Lemke]

If there was a single important service it would be the 600. The communication with the Mothership is important for your warranty. A last check over for the factory, so to speak.

 

[RL Lemke]

When you take your bike, with fresh oil and gear fluid, tell them to leave those fresh fluids alone. The key is getting the Mothership connection to prove you were there.

 

[RL Lemke]

That legislation helps those of us who do a lot of our own service using alternative supplies and parts.

The 600 mile connection to the Mothership and dealer tech review is to allow BMW to make a final check of everything. While I changed my own oil and FD gear oil, I did let them do the 600 mile inspection. We appear to be performing the shake-down during the first 600 miles. That's fine, as the cost isn't that much once the oil change is removed.

 

[RL Lemke]

We all have preferences. The service light doesn't bother me. I have it reset when at the dealer for other reasons. If the period is dealer adjustable, then every 18,000 would suit me fine.

I'll have to ask when next there if it can be every 18k.

 

[RL Lemke]

5 months? What about all that Global Warming?

I would ride there, with the oil that's in it because it must be less than a year old. BTW: Synthetic oil is better by design, and offers latitude when looking at schedules.

 

[RL Lemke]

Interesting maintenance intervals are indicated like they are on page 151 of this Owners Manual:

http://www.ascycles.com/pdf/BMWRiderManuals/K1600GTL/ModelCode0613_USA_K1600GTLE_AfterOct2013.pdf

"BMW Service is carried out once
a year. The scope of the services
performed may be dependent
on the vehicle owner
and the mileage driven. Your
BMW Motorrad retailer confirms
that the service has been performed
and enters the date for
the next service.
For riders who drive long distances
annually, it may be necessary
to come in for service before
the entered date. In this case a
corresponding maximum odometer
reading will also be entered in
the confirmation of service. If this
odometer reading is reached before
the next service date, service
must be performed sooner.
The service display in the multifunction
display reminds you of
the next service date approx. one
month or 621 miles (1,000 km)
before the entered values."

The do it yourself type needs access to the service sheets the dealer uses.

 

[RL Lemke]

Moisture can get around the brake caliper seals contaminating the fluid at the working end, right where corrosion is most likely.

 

[RL Lemke]

I don't see where BMW says to change the clutch mineral oil.

 

[RL Lemke]

Makes sense to change it every few years because no fluid lasts forever. Well, maybe Crisco does.

The Magura red color makes marketing sense.

In reality, the clutch fluid doesn't work hard. No friction. No shear forces.

 

[RL Lemke]

A&S has a section for downloading the PDF version of the K1600 Service Checklists

https://www.ascycles.com/2/bmw_motorcycle_service_and_maintenance_schedules#K6