The following guide is for the R1200ST built from 09/2004 to 08/2007

Model information

- 20W50 Mineral oil before 6000 miles during running-in process

- Synthetic oil is OK to use after 6000 miles. We suggest a 15W50 (API SJ, JASO MA2 minimum) semi-synthetic for UK use

- Capacity: 4 litres oil & filter change

- 75W90 GL5 Synthetic

- Capacity: 0.8-0.9 litres

- 75W90 GL5 Synthetic

- Capacity: 0.2 litres

- DOT 4

- Hyspin V10 blue (Important: do not mix with pink Hydraulikol LS!)

Measurements taken on a cold engine:

-Intake 0.15mm

- Exhaust 0.30mm

- 12V 14AH

- Dimensions circa (L) 150mm (W) 87mm x (H) 145mm

- Front: 120/70/17

- Rear: 180/55/17

- Headlight high and low beam: H4 60/55W halogen

- Side light 5W

Maintenance schedule


- Change the engine oil and fit a new oil filter

- Check and adjust the valve clearances

- Check the operation of the clutch system

- Check the operation of the brake system

- Check throttle cable operation and freeplay

- Check spoke tension - wire spoked wheels

- Check and lubricate the stand pivots

- Check the side stand and starter circuit

- Check throttle synchronisation

- Check battery condition

- Fit a new air filter

- Bleed / test the ABS (only carried out by a BMW dealer)     

- Fit new spark plugs

- Fit a new alternator belt

- Change oil in final drive / gearbox

- Change the brake fluid

- Check the tightness of all nuts and bolts

- Check the condition of wheels, wheel bearings and tyres

- Check front and rear suspension units

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.

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