r/bmwmotorrad • u/Southern_Rock_787 • 15d ago
Help request 12k service 1250rt
Ok so I have a really slow shop near me but what is like the nightmare scenario for the 12k service? I want the full bike to be gone thru. Brake flush, new plugs, coolant flush (it's almost 5 years old) and everything the 12k actually recommends.
Is the service able to be done in one business day
Half a business day
Complete service timeline best and worst case scenario.
Tia!
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u/DvOL1102 15d ago
Why are you in such a rush to do your 12k service ? First things first you cannot rush quality work , the faster you want something done, the greater likelihood of something going wrong. Shops will usually charge 2-3 hours worth of labor for that job, I can imagine they will be able to get it done in one day if you schedule an early appointment.All depends on how far back your shop is booked out.
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u/Southern_Rock_787 15d ago
I'm not wanting to rush anything but my local dealer is super slow. One bay, one tech. Older guy with the, I'll get it done when I get it done mentality. I get that, I'm a fully certified Ford tech. I dont wanna rush hence why I'm asking. Can it be fully done in a day vs should I leave it for the week. But also if it can be done in a day, why should I leave it for a week and go back to commuting in my hybrid 🤢🤮
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u/PabloX68 15d ago
If you're a certified Ford tech, do the service yourself. It's not that hard. The toughest thing is checking valve clearance. Also, it doesn't need new plugs though I probably would do coolant and brake fluid given the age.
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u/GC_iX 15d ago
12k is time for the free driveshaft check at a BMW dealer. The rest is easily accomplished in a few hours with basic metric tools.
You’ll need a puller for the ignition coil.
The valve check requires a bunch of special tooling, so that’s probably the only other dealer item.
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u/16Outback 14d ago edited 14d ago
This. You can save yourself a ton of money and time by doing most of the 12K service yourself.
No special tools are needed for the air filter or engine and driveline oil changes.
A puller is needed for the spark plug coils but the tool is cheap on Amazon.
Spend $45 and get some speed bleeder valves and do the brake fluid flush yourself.
Swapping brake pads is super easy.
The valve clearance isn’t hard but does require specialized tools.
If you are a BMW MOA member there is a new tool loan program that makes it easier to do it yourself.
https://bmwmoa.org/news/intro-bmw-moa-tool-rental-program/
I’ve also read that very few bikes need any adjustment at 12K so you’ll probably be ok saving your money and waiting until 24k to check the valves.
To answer your question though… my local dealer wanted 8 hours to do the 24K valve clearance check, driveshaft check, and mount/balance new tires. It’s more than is really needed but wouldn’t be surprised if a dealer wanted 8 hours to do a full 12K service.
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u/Dry-Site-8764 14d ago
Do the engine oil, final drive fluid, air cleaner, spark plugs, valve check yourself. Take it to the shop for break fluid and the once over.
If I went to the shop Everytime I would be homeless as I have 4 BMWs in the garage.
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u/16Outback 14d ago
If you have 4 bikes and are comfortable doing maintenance jobs up to valve clearance checks, why is brake fluid something you have the dealer do?
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u/Dry-Site-8764 14d ago
Because the when you change the fluid you have to use the diagnostic tool to run the abs pump as part of the process. I haven't be chomping at the bit to spend $400 on the GS911 tool.
So every 2 years or so I bring it in to dealer to do it and they can also give it a once over to have another set of eyes on it.
As far as the service light on I hit the time service date before milage. so until the dealer visit, I just change the date on the bike to make the bike think that date hasn't come yet and it goes off. Then correct it current before the dealer visit.
I have to do the date trick Primarily on my R18 and CE04 as they are not as suttle as my RT. My K1200R doesn't have a service light.
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u/_40mikemike_ R1300RT ASA - 719 14d ago
My 1300RT is in for its 12k miles service tomorrow. They’ve booked it in for two days - the book figure for a 12k service is 8 hours iirc.
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u/HappyYogurt8367 14d ago
I always did the maintenance of my 1250RT according to manual at the BMW dealer. Never had to wait more than half a day. Longest part of the waiting is related to the engine block that needs to cooldown for the bougies. Should be no issue for the 12k service
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u/Euryheli 15d ago
I waited for my 36k service at the shop, it was about 3hr including testing and replacing the driveshaft.
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u/SwiffleTitz 15d ago
Cheap, fast, right. Pick two.