Tom V Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 What do they do at the 6000 mile service for the 1200 RT?? Is this something that I can do myself? Any help would be great! Thanks! Link to comment
SkidMark Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 I may be corrected but, they check valve clearence and sync the injectors change the engine, drive and tranny oils and then charge you two of your lembs your first born and your credit card. Link to comment
BFish Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 What do they do at the 6000 mile service for the 1200 RT?? Is this something that I can do myself? Any help would be great! Thanks! do the oil, tranny and rear end. very easy. take it for the 6k service and after they quote then remember that you did those 3 things. you'll save some decent bucks. Link to comment
Ken H. Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 What do they do at the 6000 mile service for the 1200 RT?? Is this something that I can do myself? Any help would be great! Thanks! From the Maintenance Schedule: Every 10,00 km (6,000 miles) Read the fault-code memory with the BMW Motorrad diagnostic system BMW Integral ABS - Conduct bleeding test with the BMW Motorrad diagnostic system Change engine oil Check valve clearance and adjust if necessary Check secondary spark plugs Check hydraulic clutch system Check front brake disk for wear Check front brake pads for wear Check brake fluid for front brake Check rear brake disk for wear Check rear brake pads for wear Check brake fluid for rear brake Check throttle cable for smooth movement rubbing, kinks and play Check tire inflation pressures and thread depth Check side support for smooth movement Check side stand for smooth movement Check lighting and signal system Conduct operating check of the engine starting interlock Check synchronization of throttle body cables Test ride as final inspection and function check Read the fault-code memory with the BMW Motorrad diagnostic system Confirm BMW Service by entry in onboard documentation Link to comment
Bob Palin Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 Conduct bleeding test I do this every time I work on my bike Link to comment
FIRST_BEEMER Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 It`s a high dollar oil change. Link to comment
MChick Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 They also re-torque the heads and valve train. Link to comment
SSTwin Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 They also re-torque the heads and valve train. Not sure about that. Re torqueing the heads is done once at the 600 mile service. Other than checking codes and a separate annual or bi-annual brake service (on ABS models), the 6K service is really just an oil/filter change, valve adjust and throttle (cable) sync. Just did mine at 5600 miles and everything was fine. Link to comment
Marty Hill Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 SSTwin is correct. Link to comment
sisu Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 I think I will also do the oil myself. Does anyone know if using Mobil 1 will cause me problems, especially with warranty? I think the transmission and final drive never have to be changed. Link to comment
lawnchairboy Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 I believe first_beemer has posted on the tranny final drive lube issue... I am inclined to do mine around 15-20K mark after seeing that post... chris Link to comment
SSTwin Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 All the "pros" say to wait on the synthetic till after break in (approx 12-20K miles) and the consumption has dropped to almost nothing. Synthetics (especially Mobil 1) are "too slippery" (highly tecnical term ) and don't allow rings to seat against the cylinder walls. Use good stanndard oil, run it through the revs, and then go to synthetic. Link to comment
ShovelStrokeEd Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 Well, I'm one of those "pros", whatever that means. I put synthetic into my bikes at the first oil change and have never had a problem. You are quoting what is essentially urban legend, to use the mildest term I can think of. All Corvettes, Porches, most Audi's and most BMW cars come with Mobil-1 synthetic right from the showroom floor. None of them take any longer to wear in than normal cars. Since the R259 engine is more car like than most motorcycle engines, there is no reason to think it would be any different. In fact, a goodly number of folks here have found their oil consumption to actually go down upon switching to synthetic. Link to comment
FIRST_BEEMER Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 You think wrong. The trans and oil should be done at 600. Don`t use synth. eng oil untill 20K. Synth oil is a waste of money if you service it every 3 to 5 K. DO use synth. oil in the trans. Link to comment
Jim VonBaden Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 You think wrong. The trans and oil should be done at 600. Don`t use synth. eng oil untill 20K. Synth oil is a waste of money if you service it every 3 to 5 K. DO use synth. oil in the trans. Per BMW, the engine oil and filter every 6K, unless in extreme conditions, then 3K. The trans every 36K, and the final drive is lifetime fluid. If you choose to do otherwise, that is your call. Jim Link to comment
FIRST_BEEMER Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 The trans should be serviced at the 600 mile mark also. Link to comment
Jim VonBaden Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 The trans should be serviced at the 600 mile mark also. Not according to my manual or the dealer. The R1200 series is not due for service until 36K. Jim Link to comment
FIRST_BEEMER Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Then the dealer that gave me that info was all wet. I did mine at 600 miles and will do it again this wekk at 25K. BMW also claims the final drive is a lifetime no service component. Maybe you should see my post on that too. Link to comment
Jim VonBaden Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Then the dealer that gave me that info was all wet. I did mine at 600 miles and will do it again this wekk at 25K. BMW also claims the final drive is a lifetime no service component. Maybe you should see my post on that too. I have no problem with doing it at whatever intervals you like. I was just stating the factory listed requirements. Personally I don't see any harm in changing the fluid more than the requirement, including the final drive. Jim Link to comment
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