[viperclaw]

First service at 600 miles: Oil with filter, steering head bearing check/adjust, chain check adjust, and a few other checks.

Service every 6,000 miles: Oil with filter, air filter, chain check/adjust, and the other checks--brake discs, pads, tires, brake fluid levels etc.

18,000 mile service: also check valve clearances, adjustment if necessary.

Annual service: Change brake fluid--at the first year and then every two after that.

Coolant changed every 4 years at minimum. Does not have to be done when the valves are checked like on the K1200 or 13000 bikes--radiator needs to be removed on those models.

Checking the valve clearances doesn't require any special tools but to check the valve timing--timing chain stretches-- there are special tools that allows the techs to adjust the timing into spec or tells them when the chain is too stretched and needs replacement.

The S1000RR is in the newest BMW maintenance disc "RSD" and can be purchased from an authorized dealer--has all the models and is over a hundred bucks I believe.

The electrics are in the ETK disc but the latest version doesn't have the S1000RR on it yet.

 

[viperclaw]

Jeeeezus Tap-Dancin' Christ! All this "techie" talk is scarin' me!! The first "accessory" I buy for any bike is the Factory Service Manual. The ones for the Japanese bikes are pretty darn good. I change my oil/filter every 3,000miles. I do most "routine" services..brake fluid change, coolant change, etc. The Japanese bikes are all starting to recommend every 6K, but I believe in the old saying, "An ounce of prevention......."

Anyway, sounds like BMW does not have a comprehensive FSM available for the S1000??? Maybe I'm just too old & confused...."Now why did I come into the bathroom ??"

The manual is not in print form but on a DVD. It is the same one the BMW service techs use so it is comprehensive. Up to a total engine rebuild if you like. It will have the new "dynamic service scheduling" for any bike model 2008 or later. You plug in the dates that the bike was purchased, the current date (and mileage), the last service date (with mileage), and the next proposed service date (with mileage). It then suggest maintenance items for the bike and you can select ones that are due soon or deselect ones that you don't wish to perform now that it suggests. It sounds confusing and I may not have explained it very well but I gave it a try. What you pick is then made into a checklist. Each item in the checklist can be clicked to open and it shows exactly how to perform each item. It is pretty good.

One downfall that I don't like is that once you leave that checklist to look something else up it is gone and you have to enter the date/mileage crap again. You get used to it though.

 

[viperclaw]

Hey viperclaw, is this something the consumer can purchase and install on their computer? Is there a part number?

Yes you can buy it. I think it is over $100 but has all the new models on it. Order it from a dealership. I don't think they will give you any problems with trying to order it. Dealers are allowed to sell them to the public. There are no "secrets" that they are revealing.

This does not have wiring diagrams or trouble shooting, just maintenance and repair work. For wiring diagrams you need the SLP disc but it is not up to date and does not have the S1000RR on it yet.

The RSD--service data disc--is updated every 3 or 4 months and I am not sure if an updated disc costs the same amount. Changes are usually small ones but keep in mind BMW does change procedures and such in their manuals.