Maintenance Intervals
O Learned ones of the group,
In exploring the joys of S-dom, my bike managed to accumulate 1.2K miles and still hasn't seen the official 600 mile service. I did change oil and filter at 631. No abuse, followed breakin procedures (mostly), and no inordinate valve clatter or vibration. I live 125 miles from the nearest overbooked service facility, but would like to ride a bit in the meantime. Rear drive oil gets changed Saturday.
Questions:
1) Has anyone experienced warranty issues with self-service? I am a competent mechanic and am well-stocked with "official" BMW bits, service manuals, carb stix, etc.
2) What, in order of importance, are the most crucial items to service?
3) What the hell does a MoDiTeC do?
4) Is there such a thing as a "certified independent" BMW mechanic? Anyone know of one in the Colorado high country?
TIA,
Mike
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