The following guide is for the R18 Transcontinental built from 04/2021 -
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: 120/70 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
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.
If you do not own the correct tools or have the necessary experience, entrust the job to someone who is qualified.
Motorworks supply the correct parts, tools and consumables to help you carry out servicing work on your BMW.
Contact us here or call our sales team on 01484 353600 if you need any assistance and we will be happy to help!