Service Question

[Hornhonker]

Later this week I expect to be picking up a clean looking

99 R1100S (No ABS) from a Suzuki dealer. It has 44,000 Km and the engine does not surge. Everything looks good except there is no service history so I must conclude it probably needs some.

 

What should I get done in order of importance ?

 

Tnx

[Rob L]

Change the oil and filter, change trans and rear diff oils, and check the tire and brake pad wear, replace as necessary. Ride the bike for a while and continue to learn from this board about performing your own maintenance. When you have time perform the valve adjustment and synch procedures. When winter returns, do a brake flush. This should get you through the summer!

[George]

Maybe check the altenator belt, a quick peek will put your mind at rest, enjoy it

[Jerry Duke]

Visit the R1100S site first:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/

Scroll down to BMW R1100S Tech Forum.

Great place to find out anything and everything about an R1100S.

[russell_bynum]

I would Err on the side of caution and assume that it is well overdue for a major service.

 

I would:

Change the oil and filter

Check/replace the air filter

Change the final drive and transmission oil

Change the alternator belt

Adjust the valves

Sync the throttle bodies

flush/bleed the brakes

I seem to recall that the S has a hydraulic clutch. If so, flush/bleed the clutch as well.

Change the fuel filter

 

That should get the bike to a known-good condition so you don't have to worry about stuff that hasn't been done.

 

If you're in a rush, I'd change the oil/filter, trans oil, final drive oil, and check/adjust the valves. I'd also inspect the brake fluid and if it looks like it needs a change, go ahead and flush while you're in there.