The following guide is for the R1200RS LC built from 09/2014 to 08/2018
Model information
- 5W40 fully synthetic, API SL, JASO MA2
- Capacity: 4.0 litres
- 70W80 GL5 Synthetic or 75W90 GL5
- Capacity: 0.18 litres
- 50% distilled water / 50% corrosion inhibited ethylene glycol anti-freeze
- Capacity: 1.75 litres including reservoir
- DOT 4
- Hyspin V10 blue (Important: do not mix with pink Hydraulikol LS!)
Measurements taken on a cold engine:
- Intake 0.023 - 0.043mm
- Exhaust 0.047 - 0.054mm
- 12V 12AH Dimensions circa (L) 150mm (W) 87mm x (H) 145mm
- Dimensions circa (L) 150mm (W) 87mm x (H) 145mm
- Front: 120/70/17
- Rear: 180/55/17
- LEDs
Maintenance schedule
- Change the engine oil and fit a new oil filter
- Check and adjust the valve clearances
- Check the operation of the clutch system
- Check the operation of the brake system
- Check throttle cable operation and freeplay
- Check spoke tension - wire spoked wheels
- Check and lubricate the stand pivots
- Check the side stand and starter circuit
- Check throttle synchronisation
- Check battery condition
- Fit a new air filter
- Bleed / test the ABS (only carried out by a BMW dealer)
- Fit new spark plugs
- Fit a new alternator belt
- Change oil in final drive / gearbox
- Change the brake fluid
- Check the tightness of all nuts and bolts
- Check the condition of wheels, wheel bearings and tyres
- Check front and rear suspension units
The information provided is for guidance only. While every effort is made to provide the correct information, errors may occur.
We do not take responsibility if a mistake is made following incorrect information provided on this guide.
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