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Regular check points for your BMW motorcycle |
Regular check points for your BMW motorcycleI don’t remember who sent me this list, but I liked the idea and have modified it somewhat. Please identify yourself and I will add your name here. I will give you credit and take the blame for messing it up. Duane Ausherman This list is only a general list and may differ according to your year and model. Add in any missing items. Please make suggestions too. Keep a log book of all work performed and items needing attention.WeeklyTIRE PRESSURE (33-35 PSI FRONT AND REAR) MonthlyTIRE TREAD DEPTH (FRONT, at least 1/2 original tread depth, REAR, at least 1 mm) CHECK FOR LEAKS AT ALL OIL CONTAINING AREAS CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK SHOCKS FOR PROPER TRAVEL CHECK FORKS FOR SMOOTH OPERATION (telescopic) CHECK ALL LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS and HORN EVERY 3000-4000 MILESCHANGE OIL AND FILTER on the /5 and later. No filter on the /2, change oil more often. CLEAN ENGINE AND SUMP FINS, AS NEEDED LUBE CENTER AND SIDE STAND PIVOT POINTS LUBE SWING ARM PIVOT SERVICE BATTERY SERVICE GEAR BOX OIL CHECK FINAL DRIVE LEVEL CLEAN AIR FILTER CHECK THE CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT ADJUST VALVE CLEARANCE CHECK SPARK PLUGS GAP CHECK POINTS GAP AND TIMING AND LUBE CAM INSPECT CARBURETORS AND FUEL LINE INSPECT BRAKES CHECK FOR PARTS THAT WANT TO FALL OFF 6000-8000 MILES
PERFORM 3000-4000 MILE CHECK AGAIN CHANGE GEARBOX OIL CLEAN FUEL PETCOCK FILTERS (INSIDE THE FUEL TANK) LUBE WHEEL BEARINGS, or at every tire change EVERY SIX MONTHSCHECK/LUBE CONTROLS AND CABLES YEARLYCHANGE DRIVE SHAFT OIL CHANGE FINAL DRIVE OIL CHECK STEERING HEAD BEARINGS AND ADJUST |
Duane Ausherman BMW motorcycles
What I can remember after decades of working with BMW motorcycles