600-Mile Service

[AllanCook]

I'm just about at 600 miles on my new R1200R and will need the initial service soon. How much have y'all been paying for the initial service these days?

[taosports]

Allan,

I'm sure others who own an R1200R will chime in but for my 04 R1150R (2 years ago) the labor came to $250. with $38. in parts. These are San Francisco labor rates - yours may be cheaper.

BTW, the next service (6,000 mile) was way more expensive. $441. labor and $19. in parts.

After a year of those labor charges, I started doing my own maintenence.

[iowabeakster]

things are a bit cheaper here in iowa. i can't recall the 600 mile check, seems like it was about $150. the 6000 service was less than $300 and that included the price for a new rear Z6 and mounting ( i did the fluid changes myself).

mine is 04 1150R also.

[Kiwi60]

I paid 3500 SEK (485 USD) for my first service at 1000km.
All costs included.

[chris]

Thought the first service was a freebie excepting any fluids?

You got any pics of your new toy Allan? Complete with big grin!

[AllanCook]

Just in from my 600-mile service to watch Michigan vs. Ohio State. The initial service was free. I don't know if this is new BMW policy, but I seem to remember paying for the initial service the last time. Would have been $215 and change for 2.9 hours of labor at the $65-an-hour shop rate, plus fluids. Seems to run a bit smoother, too.

Now I get to see what she'll do over 4,000 rpms.

[chris]

Just in from my 600-mile service to watch Michigan vs. Ohio State. The initial service was free. I don't know if this is new BMW policy, but I seem to remember paying for the initial service the last time. Would have been $215 and change for 2.9 hours of labor at the $65-an-hour shop rate, plus fluids. Seems to run a bit smoother, too.

Now I get to see what she'll do over 4,000 rpms.

You mean you've behaved!!! Watch the front, it feels great!

[AllanCook]

Yeah, I've been a pretty good boy. Until now. If there's any daylight when this game is over (and it's pretty well over for Michigan already), I'm going to go out and whip her.

[chris]

10.40 pm here. Enjoy your ride!

[celticus]

I test drove the R1200R that I plan to buy today. I had to keep it below 5000 RPM . At what milage can I increase the RPM?
Mark

[AllanCook]

I don't have it right in front of me, but I think the manual recommends running the engine at or below 4,000 rpm for the first 1,000 km (600 miles), varying the engine speed as much as possible and riding on winding, hilly roads.

Since I plan on keeping this bike for a long time, and since we are blessed with a lot of winding, hilly roads here in Central Texas, I tried to follow BMW's recommendation. I transgressed a couple of times. Now I'm good to go. I'll be back in 5,400 miles or so.

So what did you think of the new roadster?

[chris]

we are blessed with a lot of winding, hilly roads here in Central Texas,

Really? My perception of Texas has always been that it's all flat desert! You learn something new every day eh?

[boxermania]

chris

Where did you get that the 600 mile service was free.......there is nothing free with BMW service.....bling, bling, bling and after the service pray that everything was put back on the bike and nothing will fall off.

Maybe I'm a bit biased, let the others say their piece.....

[AllanCook]

In from the morning ride...whew! This bike simply takes on a whole new character over 4,000 rpms. I think it was the Cycle World review that said it was as if it grew another cylinder: That seems spot on. I really felt the added ponies. Man, this is one fast scooter.

Boxermania: My initial service was gratis. Maybe it's just Lone Star BMW (I've spent a ton of cash there over the last three years). And nothing fell off during this morning's romp.

Chris: Vast stretches of Texas are, indeed, painfully flat, boring desert and prairie, but here in the verdant Hill Country, there are lots of hilly twisties. It ain't New England, but it's really pretty good, year-round riding. Jump the puddle one of these days, and I'll be happy to show you around. We've got an extra bedroom, but you'll have to arrange your own wheels.

[motorradguy]

I'm being a bad boy. Been up above 5000 since the test ride. I've always babied my scoots right to the letter on break-in. Just felt like riding the heck out of this one from the box.

There are SO MANY different opinions on this. I say "just ride it".

[Panzerleder]

Motoradguy - Are all those bikes really yours? You should open your own shop. How does the 1200GS compare with the new R1200R? Any reason to choose one over the other? Engines seem to be the same. Is gearing pretty much the same? Handling?

[Deans BMW]

Panzerleder, big diff in the engines, the R1200R has the same engine as the RT and ST, appx 15 RWHP more. The ride is also diff, ride both to find out.

[Kiwi60]

I test drove the R1200R that I plan to buy today. I had to keep it below 5000 RPM . At what milage can I increase the RPM?
Mark

BMW doesn't recomend revving more then 4000rpm until you've done the first service.

[davevagts]

Well I went in for my 600 mile check up. It costed 328 bucks here in Atlanta GA.

Just letting everyone know!...

[AllanCook]

Bummer. I must be living right. That or my dealer comped the first service in light of my having spent a lot of money there over the last few years. Still, that's a hundred bucks more than I would have paid if I had paid anything.