2000 r1100rs

[mdhallman]

I'm about to purchase my first BMW - a 2000 r1100rs. It is in great condition with 60,000 miles. The owner bought it two years ago after it had had a 60,000 mile service. He was going to ride with his wife but she was injured so he rarely took the bike out (he said about 2 tanks worth in the last year or so). I'm wondering what type of maintenance I would need to do, if any, once I get the bike. I'm thinking about things like brake fluid and such. Thanks for the help.

[guest2360]

Like all,of them they should be serviced after 12 months or 6000 miles.  Confirm with the seller that the 60k service was a full,one that should have included plugs filters and all,oils.  If so I would suggest just engine, gearbox and final drive fluid changes.

[David.]

As the bike has done minimal mileage since the last 60,000 miles service, https://www.ascycles.com/pdf/ServiceSch ... RS_12K.pdf,
perhaps an annual inspection service would be in order, https://www.ascycles.com/pdf/ServiceSch ... Annual.pdf.

As per RTman10, change engine oil & filter, gearbox oil & final drive oil.

Plus, change brake fluid, front & rear.

[Levisp]

Do a full service including brake fluid and check brake pads. You then know where you are and can thoroughly check the bike over. Peace of mind. Post a pic.

[mdhallman]

Thanks for the advice. Really looking forward to learning more about the bike. Changing fluids seems like a good first step. I did get the Clymer manual and have the "Oilhead Maintenance Manual" pdf. Any other resource recommendations that would be worthwhile to check out - I'd love to here about them.

David - thanks for the inspection checklists.

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[richardbd]

Thanks for the advice. Really looking forward to learning more about the bike. Changing fluids seems like a good first step. I did get the Clymer manual and have the "Oilhead Maintenance Manual" pdf. Any other resource recommendations that would be worthwhile to check out - I'd love to here about them.

David - thanks for the inspection checklists.

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Never mind the bike, what's that interesting little car tucked away in the corner?

[mdhallman]

I figured that would catch someone's eye. That's the new toy of the guy selling me the bike. Just got it fully restored...

[Taz]

You might want to check when the fuel filter was last replaced as they become problematic with age. It's a bugger to get to though.

[B787MECH]

Never mind the bike, what's that interesting little car tucked away in the corner?

Porsche 914?


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