Maintenance intervals / Service for BMW F650GS (08-), F700GS & F800GS

Important information
Regular maintenance is a must for a reliable and good motorcycle. Under normal driving conditions you can do the service a few hundred km sooner or later.
Subsequent you will find technical data as well as maintenance and service information.
We make no claim to completeness or accuracy of all data, these are only for your information.

Spares for BMW F650GS (08-12), F700GS and BMW F800GS

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Technical data

Model	BMW F650GS 2008-2012	BMW F700GS 2012-2016	BMW F700GS 2017	BMW F800GS 2008-2012	BMW F800GS 2013-2016	BMW F800GS 2017	BMW F800GS Adventure 2013-2016	BMW F800GS Adventure 2017-
Volume (ccm)	798	798	798	798	798	798	798	798
Cylinders	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Power (HP)	71	75	75	85	85	85	85	85
Power (KW)	52	55	55	63	63	63	63	63
Weight (kg)	199	209	219	207	214	217	229	232
Seat height (mm)	820	820	820	880	880	820	890	860
Idle speed (R/Min)	1250 ± 50	1250 ± 50	-	1250 ± 50	1250 ± 50	-	1250 ± 50	-
Injection	Injection	Injection	Injection	Injection	Injection	Injection	Injection	Injection
Tyre pressure front (bar)	2,2 (2,4)	2,2 (2,4)	-	2,2 (2,4)	2,2 (2,4)	-	-	-
Tyre pressure rear (bar)	2,4 (2,8)	2,4 (2,8)	-	2,4 (2,8)	2,4 (2,8)	-	-	-
Spark plug 1	NGK DCPR8E	NGK DCPR8E	-	NGK DCPR8E	NGK DPR8E	-	NGK DCPR8E	NGK DCPR8E
Spark Plug 1	NGK DCPR8EIX	NGK DCPR8EIX	-	NGK DCPR8EIX	-	-	-	NGK DCPR8EIX
Standpipe	43 mm telescopic fork	41 mm telescopic fork	41 mm telescopic fork	45 mm USD fork	45 mm USD fork	43 mm USD fork	43 mm USD fork	43 mm USD fork
Drive	Chain	Chain	Chain	Chain	Chain	Chain	Chain	Chain
Fork oil per rod	SAE 7,5 W	550 ML SAE 7,5W	-	765 ML SAE 7,5W	610 ML SAE 7,5	-	-	-
Engine Oil Without Filter	SAE 15W-50	SAE 15W-50	-	SAE 15W-50	15W-50 JASO MA2	-	SAE 15W-50	-
Engine Oil With Filter	2,9 L MIN. API SJ	2,9 L MIN. API SJ	-	3,0 L MIN. API SJ	2,9 L MIN. API SJ	-	2,9 L MIN. API SJ	-
Gearbox Oil	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Break Fluid	DOT 4	DOT 4	DOT 4	DOT 4	DOT 4	DOT 4	DOT 4	DOT 4
Final Drive Oil	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Fuel tank volume	16	16	16	16	16	16	24	24
Coolant	1,65 L	water+	water+	1,3 L	1,75 L	water+	water+	water+

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Running-in Check / 600 miles (1.000 km) service:

Reading fault memory with BMW Motorrad diagnostic system (F800GS)
Performing vehicle test with BMW Motorrad diagnostic system (F650GS Twins, F700GS, F800GS Adv.)
Setting service-due date and service countdown distance
Engine-oil change, with filter
Checking coolant level
Check/adjust clutch play
Checking and lubricating chain drive
Checking tire pressure
Adjusting steering-head bearing play
Checking lights and signalling equipment
Function test, engine start suppression
Final inspection and check of roadworthiness
Confirming BMW Service in on-board documentation
Checking front and rear brake fluid level (F700GS, F800GS, F800GS Adv.)
Checking freedom of movement of throttle cable and checking for kinks and chafing (F700GS, F800GS, F800GS Adv.)
Checking spoke tension, adjusting if necessary (F800GS, F800GS Adv.)
Checking chain sag and lubricating drive chain (F800GS)

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6.000 miles (10.000 km) service (30.000 km / 50.000 km):

Reading fault memory with BMW Motorrad diagnostic system (F650GS Twins, F800GS)
Oil change, engine, with filter (F650GS Twins, F800GS)
Checking coolant level (F650GS Twins, F800GS)
Check/adjust clutch play (F650GS Twins, F800GS)
Checking front and rear brake pads for wear (F650GS Twins, F800GS)
Checking front and rear brake discs for wear (F650GS Twins, F800GS)
Change brake fluid in entire system (F650GS Twins, F800GS)
Visually inspecting brake pipes, brake hoses and connections (F650GS Twins, F800GS)
Checking tire pressures and tread depth (F650GS Twins, F800GS)
Checking and lubricating chain drive (F650GS Twins, F800GS)
Checking ease of movement of side stand (F650GS Twins, F800GS)
Check the steering-head bearing (F650GS Twins, F800GS)
Final inspection and check of roadworthiness (F650GS Twins, F800GS)
Setting service-due date and service countdown distance (F650GS Twins, F800GS)
Checking battery charge state (F650GS Twins, F800GS)
Confirming BMW Service in on-board documentation (F650GS Twins, F800GS)
Checking or replacing air filter element (for off-roading, F800GS)
Checking spoke tension, adjusting if necessary (F800GS)

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12.000 miles (20.000km) service (40.000 km / 60.000 km):

Reading fault memory with BMW Motorrad diagnostic system (F650GS Twins, F800GS)
Oil change, engine, with filter (F650GS Twins, F800GS)
Checking valve clearance (F650GS Twins, F800GS)
Replace all spark plugs (every 40.000 km, F650GS Twins, F800GS)
Replace air filter cartridge (F650GS Twins, F800GS)
Checking coolant level (F650GS Twins, F800GS)
Check/adjust clutch play (F650GS Twins, F800GS)
Checking front and rear brake pads for wear (F650GS Twins, F800GS)
Checking front and rear brake discs for wear (F650GS Twins, F800GS)
Change brake fluid in entire system (F650GS Twins, F800GS)
Visually inspecting brake pipes, brake hoses and connections (F650GS Twins, F800GS)
Checking tire pressures and tread depth (F650GS Twins, F800GS)
Checking and lubricating chain drive (F650GS Twins, F800GS)
Checking ease of movement of side stand (F650GS Twins, F800GS)
Check the steering-head bearing (F650GS Twins, F800GS)
Final inspection and check of roadworthiness (F650GS Twins, F800GS)
Setting service-due date and service countdown distance (F650GS Twins, F800GS)
Checking battery charge state (F650GS Twins, F800GS)
Confirming BMW Service in on-board documentation (F650GS Twins, F800GS)
Oil change in telescopic front forks (F800GS)
Checking spoke tension, adjusting if necessary (F800GS)