Technical Specifications and Service Schedule: BMW R1200GS (Air/Oil-Cooled)

Technical Specifications and Service Schedule: BMW R1200GS (Air/Oil-Cooled)

Technical Data (Standard and Adventure Versions)

Service Schedule (R1200GS)

Engine Oil and Filter Change Procedure for BMW R1200GS 2010:

1. Warm up the engine by taking a short ride or letting it idle (the oil drains better).

2. Place the motorcycle on its centerstand and check its stability.

3. Prepare new oil fill (approx. 4.0 l, semi-synthetic / fully synthetic oil 20W-50 or 10W-40 per manual), oil filter (e.g., Mahle OC 306 / BMW 11 42 7 673 541), new drain plug sealing ring, and an oil filter wrench.

4. Place a suitable drain pan under the engine for the used oil.

5. Loosen the drain plug at the bottom of the engine (8 mm Allen key) and allow the oil to drain.

6. Unscrew the oil filter using a special wrench (located at the bottom front of the engine) and dispose of the old filter.

7. Coat the seal of the new filter with clean oil before installation. Screw on the new filter by hand only (tighten gently – until contact, then another 3/4 turn).

8. Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing ring and torque to 32 Nm.

9. Pour in fresh oil – approx. 3.75 l through the filler opening (upper right side of the engine).

10. Start the engine for a few minutes to circulate the oil and check the oil level via sight glass/dipstick (motorcycle level, engine rested briefly).

11. Top up oil as needed between min–max marks, check all connections for leaks.

12. Dispose of old oil and filter environmentally.

Air Filter Replacement Procedure:

1. Place the motorcycle on its stand and ensure stability.

2. Remove the seat and, if necessary, the side plastic covers around the airbox area (usually under the tank).

3. Locate the airbox cover – located between the cylinder heads and under the tank.

4. Unscrew the airbox cover screws (usually Torx T25) and remove the cover.

5. Remove the old air filter – simply pull it out of its housing.

6. Check airbox cleanliness, wipe away any dirt with a dry cloth or vacuum gently.

7. Insert the new air filter – seated correctly into the sealing groove in the airbox.

8. Close the airbox with the cover and secure with screws.

9. Reinstall all removed parts – plastic covers and seat.

• Recommended intervals: every 20,000 km, or more frequently in dusty environments.

• Filter type: original BMW or equivalent aftermarket (e.g., Mahle, K&N, HifloFiltro).

The entire job takes only a few minutes and requires no special tools, just a Torx key.

Brake Fluid Replacement Procedure:

1. Prepare: DOT4 brake fluid, a hose, a container for old fluid, and a wrench for bleeder valves.

2. Cover surrounding plastics – brake fluid is aggressive and can damage paintwork.

3. Open the brake fluid reservoir cap (front or rear depending on which one you are servicing).

4. Siphon out old fluid from the reservoir using a syringe or hose.

5. Top up with fresh DOT4 fluid into the reservoir (maximum level).

6. Attach the hose to the brake caliper bleeder valve, submerge the other end into a container.

7. Loosen the bleeder valve by 0.5 turns.

8. Pump the brake lever (front)/pedal (rear) – briefly open the valve while pressing the lever, old fluid flows out, close the valve while holding the lever, then release the lever.

9. Repeat process until only clean fluid flows and there are no bubbles in the tube. Continuously refill fluid in the reservoir!

10. Tighten the valve, close the reservoir, and clean up fluid residues.

11. Repeat the same for the rear brake.

• Recommendation: Pay special attention to motorcycles with ABS; complete bleeding of the system should occasionally be entrusted to a service center.

• Ensure fluid level never drops below minimum.

Final Drive (Cardan) Oil Change Procedure for BMW R1200GS 2010:

1. Prepare: gear oil (approx. 180 ml 75W-90 API GL-5), a clean hose, a syringe/filling kit, wrenches (8 mm Allen key, 19 mm wrench), container for used oil, and a new sealing ring if necessary.

2. Warm up motorcycle with a short ride (oil drains better).

3. Place motorcycle on centerstand and secure it.

4. Loosen upper filler plug on final drive (8 mm Allen key).

5. Place a container for used oil underneath final drive.

6. Loosen bottom drain plug (19 mm wrench), let oil drip out for a few minutes.

7. Clean plugs and mating surfaces, replace gaskets if necessary.

8. Screw drain plug back in (recommended tightening torque approx. 30 Nm).

9. Pour new oil (180 ml) into the top hole using a syringe or hose.

10. Screw filler plug back in (recommended tightening torque approx. 30 Nm).

11. Check all joints for leaks and clean off any oil residue.

12. Dispose of used oil environmentally.

Recommended replacement interval: every 20,000 km or once every 2 years.

Spark Plug Replacement Procedure for BMW R1200GS 2010 (Air-Cooled, Boxer):

1. Prepare new spark plugs. 

2. Remove side plastic covers from cylinder heads (if fitted).

3. Carefully pull off spark plug caps (use a special hook, plastic puller tool, or strong cord; never pull by the wire).

4. Blow out or clean area around the spark plug with compressed air to prevent dirt from entering the engine.

5. Unscrew old spark plug using a spark plug socket – recommended size is 16 mm.

6. Check threads in the cylinder head, optionally apply a light coat of anti-seize paste to the new spark plug threads.

7. Thread new spark plug by hand first, then tighten carefully – tightening torque is 20 Nm.

8. Reattach spark plug cap and ensure it sits firmly on the plug.

9. Repeat procedure for all cylinders (this model uses 2 spark plugs per cylinder, total of 4 spark plugs).

10. Reinstall cylinder head covers.