The following guide is for the R18 Classic built from 09/2020 -
Model information
15W50 synthetic API SJ / JASO MA2
Capacity: approx 4.0 litres with filter change
SAE 70W-80 Hypoid G3
Capacity: TBC
SAE 70W-80 Hypoid G3
Capacity: TBC
- DOT 4
- Hyspin V10 blue (Important: do not mix with pink Hydraulikol LS!)
0.13mm - 0.23 Inlet
0.30mm - 0.40mm Exhaust
Measurements taken from cold
12V 30AH
Length 165mm, Width 125mm, Height including terminals 175mm
Front: 130/90 R19
Rear: 180/65 B16
LED
Maintenance schedule
- Performing vehicle test with BMW Motorrad diagnostic system
- Oil change for engine, with filter (annually, or every 6,000 miles)
- Oil change for final drive (every 2 years or every 12,000 miles)
- Visual inspection of the hydraulic clutch system
- Visual inspection of the brake pipes, brake hoses and connections
- Checking front brake pads and brake discs for wear
- Checking brake-fluid level, front brakes
- Checking rear brake discs and brake pads for wear
- Checking brake-fluid level, rear brake
- Change front and rear brake fluid (first time after 1 year, then every 2 years)
- Check flex element at the handlebar bridge
- Checking coolant level
- Checking tyre pressures and tread depth
- Checking ease of movement of side stand
- Checking ease of movement of main stand
- Checking spoke tension, adjusting if necessary
- Check lighting and signalling system
- Function test of engine start suppression
- Final inspection and check of roadworthiness
- Setting service-due date and service countdown distance
- Checking battery charge state
- Confirming BMW Service in on-board documentation
- Performing vehicle test with BMW Motorrad diagnostic system
- Oil change, engine, with filter (annually, or every 6000 miles)
- Checking valve clearance (every 12,000 miles)
- Replace all spark plugs (every 12,000 miles)
- Replace air filter (every 12,000 miles)
- Oil change, final drive (every 2 years or every 12,000 miles)
- Visual inspection and lubrication of the drive shaft (every 12,000 miles)
- Replace drive shaft (every 50,000 miles)
- Visual inspection of the hydraulic clutch system
- Visual inspection of the brake pipes, brake hoses and connections
- Checking front brake pads and brake discs for wear
- Checking brake-fluid level, front brakes
- Checking rear brake discs and brake pads for wear
- Checking brake-fluid level, rear brake
- Change front and rear brake fluid (first time after 1 year, then every 2 years)
- Check flex element at the handlebar bridge
- Checking coolant level
- Checking tire pressures and tread depth
- Checking spoke tension, adjusting if necessary
- Checking ease of movement of side stand
- Checking ease of movement of main stand
- Check lighting and signalling system
- Function test of engine start suppression
- Final inspection and check of roadworthiness
- Setting service-due date and service countdown distance
- Checking battery charge state
- Confirming BMW Service in on-board documentation
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