Maintenance intervals / Service for BMW R 80 models

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 R80G/S, BMW R80ST, BMW R80, BMW R80RT, BMW R80GS and BMW R80R

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Technical data

Model	BMW R80G/S (80-87)	BMW R80G/S Paris Dakar (84-87)	BMW R80GS/Basic (87-96)	BMW R80R (91-95)	BMW R80R Mystic (94-95)	BMW R80RT (81-84)	BMW R80RT (Einarmschwinge, 84-95)	BMW R80ST (82-84)	BMW R 80/7 N (77-80)
Volume (ccm)	797	797	798	797	797	797	797	797	797
Cylinders	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Power (HP)	50	50	50	50	50	50	50	50	54
Power (KW)	37	37	37	37	37	37	37	37	40
Weight (kg)	196	205	215	218	218	235	227	198	215
Seat height (mm)	860	845	850	830	790	810	810	845	810
Idle speed (R/Min)	900 ± 100	900 ± 100	900 ± 100	900 ± 100	900 ± 100	950 ± 150	950 ± 150	900 ± 100	900 ± 100
Injection	0,75 grooves	0,75 grooves	0,75 grooves	0,75 grooves	0,75 grooves	0,75 grooves	0,75 grooves	0,75 grooves	-
Tyre pressure front (bar)	2,2	2,2	2,2 (2,4)	2,2	2,2 (2,5)	1,9	2,2 (2,4)	2,1	1,9
Tyre pressure rear (bar)	2,3 (2,5)	2,3 (2,5)	2,5 (2,9)	2,5	2,4 (2,9)	1,8 (2,0)	2,5 (2,9)	2,2 (2,4)	2,0
Spark plug 1	NGK BP6ES	NGK BP6ES	NGK BP6ES	NGK BP6ES	NGK BP6ES	NGK BP6ES	NGK BP6ES	NGK BP6ES	NGK BP6ES
Spark Plug 1	NGK BPR6EIX	NGK BPR6EIX	NGK BPR6EIX	NGK BPR6EIX	NGK BPR6EIX	NGK BPR6EIX	NGK BPR6EIX	NGK BPR6EIX	NGK BPR6EIX
Standpipe	36 mm telescopic fork	36 mm telescopic fork	36 mm telescopic fork	41 mm telescopic fork	41 mm telescopic fork	36 mm telescopic fork	38,5 mm telescopic fork	36 mm telescopic fork	36 mm telescopic fork
Drive	Cardan	Cardan	Cardan	Cardan	Cardan	Cardan	Cardan	Cardan	Cardan
Fork oil per rod	230 ML SAE 5W/10W	220 ML SAE 5W/10W	R: 440ML / L: 410 10W	410 ML SAE 10W	410 ML SAE 10W	230 ML SAE 5W/10W	320 ML SAE 5W/10W	190 ML SAE 5W/10W	250 ML SAE 5W/10W
Engine Oil Without Filter	2,0 L SAE 20W-50	2,0 L SAE 20W-50	2,0 L SAE 20W-50	2,25 L SAE 20W-50	2,25 L SAE 20W-50	SAE 20W-50	SAE 20W-50	2,2 L SAE 20W-50	2,5 L with oil cooler
Engine Oil With Filter	2,25 L MIN. API SE	2,25 L MIN. API SE	2,25 L MIN. API SE	2,5 L	2,5 L API SE/SF	2,75 L with oil cooler	2,75 L with oil cooler	2,5 L MIN. API SE	2,25 L SAE 20W-50
Gearbox Oil	800 ML SAE 90 GL-5	800 ML SAE 90 GL-5	800 ML SAE 90 GL-5	800 ML SAE 90 GL-5	800 ML SAE 90 GL-5	800 ML SAE 90 GL-5	800 ML SAE 90 GL-5	800 ML SAE 90 GL-5	800 ML SAE 90 GL-5
Break Fluid	DOT 4	DOT 4	DOT 4	DOT 4	DOT 4	DOT 4	DOT 4	DOT 4	DOT 4
Final Drive Oil	350 ML SAE 90 GL-5	350 ML SAE 90 GL-5	350 ML SAE 90 GL-5	260 ML SAE 90 GL-5	260 ML SAE 90 GL-5	350 ML SAE 90 GL-5	350 ML SAE 90 GL-5	350 ML SAE 90 GL-5	250 ML SAE 90 GL-5
Fuel tank volume	19.5	32	24,0 / 19,5 (Basic)	24	24	22	22	19,5	22
Coolant	air-cooled	air-cooled	air-cooled	air-cooled	air-cooled	air-/oil-cooled	air-/oil-cooled	air-cooled	air-cooled

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

Change oil when engine at regular operating temperature, renew oil filter element
Oil change: gearbox, rear wheel drive, rear swinging fork (not Paralever), telescopic forks
Check spark plug electrode gaps
Check clutch operating clearance
Check brake fluid level at front and rear
Check operation of brake system and freedom from leaks
Renew brake fluid at least once a year
Take up slack at bolts and nuts: engine mounts, suspension strut mounts, centre stand
Check slack at rear wheel studs
Take up slack at cylinder head nuts
Check/adjust valve clearances
Check battery acid level
Clean and grease the battery posts
Synchronise the carburettors, and adjust the wire cables
Checking condition of tires & wheels, rims & spokes, tire pressures, lights & signal systems, telltale & warning lights, clutch & gear shift, handbrake & footbrake, steering, instruments, engine idle speed, engine undertray for blockage with dirt

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

Change oil when engine at regular operating temperature, renew oil filter element
Oil inspection: gearbox, rear wheel drive, rear swinging fork (not Paralever)
Oil change: gearbox, rear wheel drive, rear swinging fork (not Paralever), telescopic forks
Check spark plug electrode gaps
Clean carburettor float chambers
Grease clutch cable nipple at top and bottom and side stand pivot
Check brake fluid level at front and rear
Renew brake fluid at least once a year
Check/adjust valve clearances
Checking battery acid level
Clean and grease the battery posts
Synchronise the carburettors, and adjust the wire cables
Checking condition of tires & wheels, rims & spokes, tire pressures, lights & signal systems, telltale & warning lights, clutch & gear shift, handbrake & footbrake, steering, instruments, engine idle speed, engine undertray for blockage with dirt

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

Change oil when engine at regular operating temperature, renew oil filter element
Oil change: gearbox, rear wheel drive, rear swinging fork (not Paralever), telescopic forks
Renew spark plugs
Check spark plug electrode gaps
Renew intake air cleaner element
Clean carburettor float chambers
Check clutch operating clearance
Grease clutch cable nipple at top and bottom and side stand pivot
Check brake fluid level at front and rear
Check operation of brake system and freedom from leaks
Examine brake pads and discs for wear
Check free travel of rear brake
Renew brake fluid at least once a year
Take up slack at bolts and nuts: engine mounts, suspension strut mounts, centre stand
Check swinging arm bearing play at frame and pivot point (Paralever)
Check endplay at valve rockers
Check/adjust valve clearances
Check play at steering bearings
Check battery acid level
Clean and grease the battery posts
Synchronise the carburettors, and adjust the wire cables
Checking condition of tires & wheels, rims & spokes, tire pressures, lights & signal systems, telltale & warning lights, clutch & gear shift, handbrake & footbrake, steering, instruments, engine idle speed, engine undertray for blockage with dirt

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