MotoService Log
BMW R60/7 / R75/7 / R80/7 / R100/7 / R100S / R100RS / R100RT
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R60/7 / R75/7 / R80/7 / R100/7 / R100S / R100RS / R100RT

Library entry covers 1976-1984

27 factory 38 guideline

Published source

BMW R60/7 Rider's Manual (BMW AG), Maintenance Schedule pp.36-37

Factory owner's handbook. Covers R60/7 rider's manual (BMW), maintenance schedule in km and miles.

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65 items for a 1976 model, grouped by interval the way a factory chart is laid out.

How this bike is built (what the schedule is based on)
Engine cycle
Four-stroke
Engine lubrication
Wet sump (oil in crankcase)
Oil filtration
Replaceable cartridge or spin-on filter
Valve gear
Overhead valve, pushrods, adjustable tappets
Ignition
Battery and coil with contact points
Charging
Alternator / stator with rectifier
Battery
Wet cell (flooded lead-acid, needs topping up)
Fuel system
Two or more carburetors
Cooling
Air / oil cooled
Primary drive
Gear or chain inside engine, shares engine oil
Gearbox oil
Separate gearbox oil
Clutch control
Hand lever, cable
Final drive
Shaft
Front suspension
Telescopic fork
Rear suspension
Swingarm, twin shocks
Front brake
Disc, hydraulic
Rear brake
Disc, hydraulic
Wheels
Cast / alloy, tubeless
Sidecar
No sidecar
Maintenance schedule

1976 BMW R60/7 / R75/7 / R80/7 / R100/7 / R100S / R100RS / R100RT

On the road: every 200 mi

1 item
  • Check engine oil level
    Pre-ride / on the road
    Guideline

    Each fuel stop on old machines. Dry sump: check the tank hot, engine idling or just stopped, per your manual.

On the road: every 300 mi

2 items
  • Check lights, horn, brake light switches
    Pre-ride / on the road
    Guideline
  • Check tire pressures
    Pre-ride / on the road
    Guideline

On the road: every 1,000 mi

1 item
  • Check road kit: plugs, points file, master link, tube patches, wire, tape
    Pre-ride / on the road
    Guideline

On the road: every 5,000 mi

1 item
  • Walk-around: check nuts and bolts for vibration loosening
    Pre-ride / on the road
    Factory

    Manual: Nuts and bolts: take up any slack. Factory: Maintenance schedule pp.36-37

Every 1,000 mi or 6 months

1 item
  • Inspect tire tread, sidewalls and date codes
    Wheels and tires
    Guideline

Every 3,000 mi or 12 months

8 items
  • Check engine mounting bolts and plates
    Engine
    Guideline
  • Check throttle cable(s) free play and return
    Fuel and air
    Guideline
  • Check / set ignition timing
    Ignition and electrics
    Guideline
  • Adjust clutch pushrod / clutch adjuster
    Primary and gearbox
    Guideline
  • Check steering damper (friction or hydraulic)
    Front end
    Guideline
  • Inspect fork seals, stanchions and fork boots
    Front end
    Guideline
  • Check footrests, pegs, rear brake and gear lever pivots
    Rear suspension and frame
    Guideline
  • Grease and check center / side stand and springs
    Rear suspension and frame
    Guideline

Every 5,000 mi or 1 month

1 item
  • Check battery electrolyte, top up with distilled water
    Ignition and electrics
    Factory

    Manual: Battery acid level: check. Factory: Maintenance schedule pp.36-37: at least once a month

Every 5,000 mi or 6 months

2 items
  • Change engine oil
    Engine
    Factory

    Manual: Engine oil: change. Factory: Maintenance schedule pp.36-37: at every BMW Maintenance and Inspection (every 5,000 mi); at least every 6 months, every 3 months or 2,000 mi for short local trips in freezing weather

  • Replace oil filter
    Engine
    Factory

    Manual: Oil filter element: renew. Factory: Maintenance schedule pp.36-37: with every oil change

Every 5,000 mi or 2 years

1 item
  • Check cylinder head bolt torque
    Engine
    Guideline

    Air-cooled iron and alloy engines can lose head bolt tension; follow your manual's sequence and whether it is done hot or cold.

Every 5,000 mi

7 items
  • Check and adjust valve clearances
    Engine
    Factory

    Manual: Valve clearances: check and adjust. Factory: Maintenance schedule pp.36-37

  • Synchronize carburetors
    Fuel and air
    Factory

    Manual: Carburetors: adjust, check cable slack. Factory: Maintenance schedule pp.36-37

  • Clean and gap contact breaker points, oil cam felt
    Ignition and electrics
    Factory

    Manual: Breaker points gap and ignition timing: check, adjust. Factory: Maintenance schedule pp.36-37

  • Adjust clutch free play, lubricate cable and lever pivot
    Primary and gearbox
    Factory

    Manual: Clutch: adjust. Factory: Maintenance schedule pp.36-37

  • Check steering head bearing adjustment
    Front end
    Factory

    Manual: Steering play: check and adjust. Factory: Maintenance schedule pp.36-37: wheel bearing play every 10,000 mi

  • Check brake pads and discs
    Brakes
    Factory

    Manual: Brake linings and pads: check; adjust brake free travel. Factory: Maintenance schedule pp.36-37: brake fluid level every 5,000 mi

  • Lubricate control cables and lever pivots
    Controls and cables
    Factory

    Manual: Brake and clutch lever pivots and twistgrip: lubricate. Factory: Maintenance schedule pp.36-37

Every 6,000 mi or 12 months

5 items
  • Clean carburetor float bowl(s), check float level and jets
    Fuel and air
    Guideline

    Ethanol fuel varnishes old carbs quickly in storage.

  • Check charging voltage and regulator / cut-out
    Ignition and electrics
    Guideline
  • Check swingarm bushes for play
    Rear suspension and frame
    Guideline
  • Inspect rear shocks for leaks and damping
    Rear suspension and frame
    Guideline
  • Lubricate speedometer / tachometer cables, check drive
    Controls and cables
    Guideline

    A dry speedo cable whips the needle and eventually kills the instrument.

Every 6,000 mi or 2 years

1 item
  • Check engine breather and oil return
    Engine
    Guideline

Every 10,000 mi or 12 months

3 items
  • Change gearbox oil
    Primary and gearbox
    Factory

    Manual: Gearbox oil: change. Factory: Maintenance schedule pp.36-37: at each Inspection; at least once a year

  • Change final drive (rear drive) oil
    Final drive
    Factory

    Manual: Final drive and swinging arm (driveshaft) oil: change. Factory: Maintenance schedule pp.36-37: at each Inspection; at least once a year

  • Change fork oil
    Front end
    Factory

    Manual: Telescopic fork oil: change. Factory: Maintenance schedule pp.36-37: at least once a year

Every 10,000 mi or 2 years

1 item
  • Compression test (or leak-down)
    Engine
    Guideline

Every 10,000 mi

13 items
  • Inspect, clean and gap spark plugs
    Engine
    Factory

    Manual: Spark plug gaps: reset. Factory: Maintenance schedule pp.36-37: at each Maintenance (5,000, 15,000 mi)

  • Replace spark plugs
    Engine
    Factory

    Manual: Spark plugs: renew. Factory: Maintenance schedule pp.36-37: at each Inspection

  • Clean / inspect air filter
    Fuel and air
    Factory

    Manual: Intake air cleaner: clean. Factory: Maintenance schedule pp.36-37: at each Maintenance (5,000, 15,000 mi)

  • Clean fuel tap filter / sediment bowl
    Fuel and air
    Factory

    Manual: Fuel petcock: clean. Factory: Maintenance schedule pp.36-37

  • Replace air filter element
    Fuel and air
    Factory

    Manual: Intake air cleaner element: renew. Factory: Maintenance schedule pp.36-37: at each Inspection

  • Clean battery terminals, check charge and strap
    Ignition and electrics
    Factory

    Manual: Battery terminals: inspect, clean and grease. Factory: Maintenance schedule pp.36-37

  • Lubricate and check automatic advance unit
    Ignition and electrics
    Factory

    Manual: Centrifugal advance pivot: grease. Factory: Maintenance schedule pp.36-37

  • Check gearbox oil level
    Primary and gearbox
    Factory

    Manual: Gearbox oil level: check. Factory: Maintenance schedule pp.36-37: at each Maintenance (5,000, 15,000, 25,000 mi)

  • Check final drive for leaks and bearing play
    Final drive
    Factory

    Manual: Final drive and swinging arm oil level: check. Factory: Maintenance schedule pp.36-37: at each Maintenance (5,000, 15,000, 25,000 mi)

  • Grease swingarm pivot
    Rear suspension and frame
    Factory

    Manual: Swinging arm bearings: grease, check play. Factory: Maintenance schedule pp.36-37

  • Inspect brake hoses; replace old rubber
    Brakes
    Factory

    Manual: Drum and disc brakes, linkage, cables and hydraulic circuit: inspect. Factory: Maintenance schedule pp.36-37

  • Check spoke tension and wheel true
    Wheels and tires
    Factory

    Manual: Wheel spokes: check and retension; inspect rims. Factory: Maintenance schedule pp.36-37

  • Check wheel bearings for play
    Wheels and tires
    Factory

    Manual: Wheel bearing play: check and adjust. Factory: Maintenance schedule pp.36-37

Every 12,000 mi or 3 years

1 item
  • Replace points and condenser
    Ignition and electrics
    Guideline

Every 15,000 mi or 5 years

1 item
  • Inspect clutch plates and springs
    Primary and gearbox
    Guideline

Every 20,000 mi or 4 years

3 items
  • Lubricate drive shaft splines / check U-joint
    Final drive
    Guideline
  • Repack / replace steering head bearings
    Front end
    Guideline

    Many old machines use loose balls in cups and cones. Taper roller conversions are common.

  • Repack / replace wheel bearings
    Wheels and tires
    Guideline

    Cup-and-cone and taper roller hubs need periodic repacking and adjustment.

Every 25,000 mi or 6 years

1 item
  • Replace swingarm bushes / bearings
    Rear suspension and frame
    Guideline

Every 30,000 mi or 6 years

1 item
  • Rebuild forks: seals, bushes, springs
    Front end
    Guideline

Every 30,000 mi

1 item
  • Lubricate clutch / gearbox input splines
    Primary and gearbox
    Guideline

Every 40,000 mi

1 item
  • Inspect timing chain and tensioner
    Engine
    Guideline

Every 12 months

1 item
  • Check speedometer / odometer against a known distance
    Controls and cables
    Guideline

    Old speedos drift with tire size and drive wear. Use phone GPS over a measured 10 miles / km.

Every 2 years

4 items
  • Inspect fuel tank for rust, sealer failure, leaks
    Fuel and air
    Guideline
  • Inspect wiring, bullet connectors and ground points
    Ignition and electrics
    Guideline
  • Inspect frame, welds and lugs for cracks
    Rear suspension and frame
    Guideline
  • Replace brake fluid
    Brakes
    Guideline

Every 4 years

2 items
  • Replace fuel lines
    Fuel and air
    Guideline

    Old rubber and modern ethanol fuel do not mix well.

  • Rebuild calipers and master cylinders (seals)
    Brakes
    Guideline

Every 6 years

1 item
  • Replace tires on age (regardless of tread)
    Wheels and tires
    Guideline

Guideline lines: Intervals here are general guidelines for the machine's era and layout, compiled for this app. They are not factory manual figures. Check your workshop manual, and edit any interval in the bike's Schedule tab.

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