Ok, I realize this stuff may have been answered in numerous previous posts....but any help will be appreciated.
I just acquired a 2004 r1100s with 15500 miles on it, I recognize that I need to either get the 12000 mile major service performed, or do it myself?
I mechanical enough that I've changed fluids and flushed brake systems in the past, and I have tools, but here is my question;
from the BMW maintenance schedule it appears these are the things that physically need to be done (not visually checked, which I can definitely do)
- Reading fault codes
- Changing engine oil
- Changing gearbox oil
- Changing rear wheel drive oil **** (this is noted as every 24,000 miles or 2 years, so I'd likely perform)
- Changing fuel filter **** (this is noted as every 24,000 miles...so do I need to do this?)
- Clean and grease battery terminals
- Replace air filter
- flush front and rear brakes
- change clutch fluid ****(this is noted as every 4 years so I'd likely do it)
- Replace belt for generator **** (this is noted as every 24,000 miles...so do I need to do this?)
- replace spark plugs
- adjust valve clearances
Dealer has quoted me $750 for this major service, but cannot get to it for 3 weeks....Realistically I can't see parts and materials costing more than $200, but I don't want to deal with the fuel filter change since it involves removing the whole tank and think that replacement belt for the generator may be a bit much for me.
Any thoughts on this stuff?
Thanks
I just acquired a 2004 r1100s with 15500 miles on it, I recognize that I need to either get the 12000 mile major service performed, or do it myself?
I mechanical enough that I've changed fluids and flushed brake systems in the past, and I have tools, but here is my question;
from the BMW maintenance schedule it appears these are the things that physically need to be done (not visually checked, which I can definitely do)
- Reading fault codes
- Changing engine oil
- Changing gearbox oil
- Changing rear wheel drive oil **** (this is noted as every 24,000 miles or 2 years, so I'd likely perform)
- Changing fuel filter **** (this is noted as every 24,000 miles...so do I need to do this?)
- Clean and grease battery terminals
- Replace air filter
- flush front and rear brakes
- change clutch fluid ****(this is noted as every 4 years so I'd likely do it)
- Replace belt for generator **** (this is noted as every 24,000 miles...so do I need to do this?)
- replace spark plugs
- adjust valve clearances
Dealer has quoted me $750 for this major service, but cannot get to it for 3 weeks....Realistically I can't see parts and materials costing more than $200, but I don't want to deal with the fuel filter change since it involves removing the whole tank and think that replacement belt for the generator may be a bit much for me.
Any thoughts on this stuff?
Thanks