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Hi to all, I have a few questions related to the first service. I looked at the Rider’s Manual and it states to do the 'BMW break-in Service (including oil change)'. It includes a long list of items to inspect. I went on YouTube to see what people have done. Some simply changed the Engine oil/filter and the final drive oil. Others did that and greased the drive shaft splines on both ends (which is a lengthy process). I used to own a 2015 R1200 R and if I correctly remember the dealer only did the oil changes.

Questions?
What is really needed?
I would like to do it myself, how do I reset the service light?
If I need special tools to reset the service light, recommendations will be greatly appreciated.
 
It is very bad for your warranty if you skip the first service. If you really want to skip the services during warranty period, it's up to you. Just keep all the receipts of the parts used for service so if something goes wrong during warranty period, you're covered. I just wouldn't skip the first service.
My GS is still on warranty and I take my bke to the dealer for scheduled service. After warranty, I'll do it myself.
 
It is very bad for your warranty if you skip the first service. If you really want to skip the services during warranty period, it's up to you. Just keep all the receipts of the parts used for service so if something goes wrong during warranty period, you're covered. I just wouldn't skip the first service.
My GS is still on warranty and I take my bke to the dealer for scheduled service. After warranty, I'll do it myself.
Assuming you are in the United States - the Magnuson–Moss Warranty Act
protects you when you do your own service but you need to document that service and save receipts.
 
bigjohnsd, thanks for the input. So it seems re-greasing the drive shaft is not a requirement for 600 service, which makes sense as it was not required for my 2015 R1200R.
Not required but worth doing every so often on any shaft drive BMW to prevent rust and seizing up. Splines don't seem to be consistently greased at factory.

 
Assuming you are in the United States - the Magnuson–Moss Warranty Act
protects you when you do your own service but you need to document that service and save receipts.
In Europe is the same. But sometimes you depend of dealer's good will to solve some things, For example, software updates for free if no fault exists during warranty, blown ESA after warranty, cylinder noise after warranty, engine paint bubbling after warranty, etc etc... When you show up at the dealer with one of those requests, they'll first look at the bike's history at their computer and it may make a difference when 2-3000 dollars part needs replacing.
However, that's just my opinion and informations collected from other owners experiencies.
 
Hi to all, I have a few questions related to the first service. I looked at the Rider’s Manual and it states to do the 'BMW break-in Service (including oil change)'. It includes a long list of items to inspect. I went on YouTube to see what people have done. Some simply changed the Engine oil/filter and the final drive oil. Others did that and greased the drive shaft splines on both ends (which is a lengthy process). I used to own a 2015 R1200 R and if I correctly remember the dealer only did the oil changes.

Questions?
What is really needed?
I would like to do it myself, how do I reset the service light?
If I need special tools to reset the service light, recommendations will be greatly appreciated.
For what its worth had my 600 mile service on my 22 GSA done at the dealer yesterday. Changed oil and filter and final drive oil and completed "inspection check list". $230, took about an hour and a half. Worth it for me.
 
Not sure if motorcycle manufacturers are doing it, but some car manufacturers are having dealers do data dumps of ECU data on first service and uploading them to manufacturers to retain in case there is an engine or transmission warranty claim, in which case the data is reviewed for proper break in. Might be worth reading all the fine print in your bike's warranty book to see if having dealer perform service during warranty is discussed
 
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For what its worth had my 600 mile service on my 22 GSA done at the dealer yesterday. Changed oil and filter and final drive oil and completed "inspection check list". $230, took about an hour and a half. Worth it for me.
For that price I will be willing to have the dealer do it, I heard some are charging upward of $400. I will give them a call as the time approaches (which will be soon).
 
Hi to all, I have a few questions related to the first service. I looked at the Rider’s Manual and it states to do the 'BMW break-in Service (including oil change)'. It includes a long list of items to inspect. I went on YouTube to see what people have done. Some simply changed the Engine oil/filter and the final drive oil. Others did that and greased the drive shaft splines on both ends (which is a lengthy process). I used to own a 2015 R1200 R and if I correctly remember the dealer only did the oil changes.

Questions?
What is really needed?
I would like to do it myself, how do I reset the service light?
If I need special tools to reset the service light, recommendations will be greatly appreciated.
Hi to all, I have a few questions related to the first service. I looked at the Rider’s Manual and it states to do the 'BMW break-in Service (including oil change)'. It includes a long list of items to inspect. I went on YouTube to see what people have done. Some simply changed the Engine oil/filter and the final drive oil. Others did that and greased the drive shaft splines on both ends (which is a lengthy process). I used to own a 2015 R1200 R and if I correctly remember the dealer only did the oil changes.

Questions?
What is really needed?
I would like to do it myself, how do I reset the service light?
If I need special tools to reset the service light, recommendations will be greatly appreciated.
so I made a video on this subject and yes did the driveshaft because, as you will see the splines were dry. Watch part 2 for the service light reset. Be aware if you do your own work, you are responsible for all avenues. I produced the video for information only

 
In Europe is the same. But sometimes you depend of dealer's good will to solve some things, For example, software updates for free if no fault exists during warranty, blown ESA after warranty, cylinder noise after warranty, engine paint bubbling after warranty, etc etc... When you show up at the dealer with one of those requests, they'll first look at the bike's history at their computer and it may make a difference when 2-3000 dollars part needs replacing.
However, that's just my opinion and informations collected from other owners experiencies.
Hey...Do you know what these services are costing us? My first service was $600. When there's a valve clearance check, it's over a grand and that doesn't include shims and adjusments. They charge extra labor if bring your bike in with have aftermarket guards on it. I'm buying the tools and doing the work myself. If I need software updates, I'll pay for them.

My dealer works with DIYers pretty well. Good parts dept. and

Working on your own bike is good for your mind.

Also, it's very good to know how the thing works if you're broke down in the middle of nowhere on a holiday weekend. Ask me how I know!!
 
I am of similar age.

Sorry but for me there's a limit to how much I'm willing to pay for simple stuff. This dealer has plenty of work. They don't need me to "support them."

The way things are going in this world, if you can't fix it yourself, you may have to throw it away before long. ...There are just NO TECHS!!!!

Travelling across the country without knowledge of how your machine works and how to fix it in these times? Better bring some smart friends along.

:alien:
 
Discussion starter · #15 ·
Another question. I just passed the 600-mile mark and noticed there is no annunciated 'service light'. The app and the 'Service Requirement' tab under the "My Vehicle' menu page shows the mileage past the 600 miles service interval and a date 0f 01/01/2016. Should I not see some service indication on the main screen? By the way, this is a US model, not sure if it is different from the European ones.
 
Another question. I just passed the 600-mile mark and noticed there is no annunciated 'service light'. The app and the 'Service Requirement' tab under the "My Vehicle' menu page shows the mileage past the 600 miles service interval and a date 0f 01/01/2016. Should I not see some service indication on the main screen? By the way, this is a US model, not sure if it is different from the European ones.
The service light is triggered to fire at 1000km = 621.37 miles
 
Discussion starter · #18 ·
ok folks. Decided to go down the path of doing it myself. Multiple reasons; cost, feel as sense of accomplishment when I do my own maintenance, and previous experiences with dealers not doing a thorough job.

Engine oil; Was very clean and very little metal deposits in the drain plug.
Final drive: Very dark grey. Grease and metal fillings in the drain plug. Could not find in the manual how much oil to re-fil, but based on You-Tube and I seem to recollect from my 2015 R1200R days, it is 180ml of gear oil.

Still waiting for the service light to come on at 669 miles. Will get the OBDLINK® LX once it is turned on and clear it (I have another question thread on this subject).
 
Another question. I just passed the 600-mile mark and noticed there is no annunciated 'service light'. The app and the 'Service Requirement' tab under the "My Vehicle' menu page shows the mileage past the 600 miles service interval and a date 0f 01/01/2016. Should I not see some service indication on the main screen? By the way, this is a US model, not sure if it is different from the European ones.
My bike is doing this also, did you happen to ever figure out why the service warning doesn't show? Mine also says 01/01/2016?
 
Discussion starter · #20 ·
Finally, the service light did show up (forgot at what mileage). There is a recall that requires a software update, in doing the recall the service light was reset. So I figure the next service interval it will re-appear. Any way, I learned to ignore it.
 
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