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Maintenance schedule

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BMW Service every 15 000 km (10 000 miles),starting at 7 500 km (5000 miles) speedometer reading. BMW Inspection every 15 000 km (10 000 miles),starting at 15 000 km (10 000 miles) speedometer reading.
Check free travel at handbrake and adjust if necessary [65]   X
Check clutch operating clearance and adjust if necessary [72]   X
Take up slack at cylinder head nuts (for tightening torque see page 72); adjust valve clearances [71] X X
Check condition of spark plugs [69] X  
Renew spark plugs [69]   X
Time the ignition [70]   X
Check steering bearing play and adjust if necessary; adjust rear swinging arm bearing play [60,61]   X
Check brake fluid level; examine hydraulic brake circuit for leaks [65].
Important: brake fluid must be renewed after not more than 12 months* [66]
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