How much should it cost for a 24,000 mile service?

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I bought a 04 1150 RT acouple months ago, and am rapidly approaching 24,000 miles. My dealer said that was going to be a major service and they would need the bike all day. This is my first BMW, and my first service call. What do you all think this may cost on average? I live in Minnesota and will be going to a dealer in the twin cities metro area. :dunno

[shoeman]

I would expect around $600 dollars.That is a major service. Almost of all of the tasks are fairly straight forward and if you are even marginally mechanically inclined you can do them yourself for much less.

See the manual at the following link:http://www.ibmwr.org/r-tech/oilheads/index.shtml

[Bfish]

at least do the motor oil, tranny and rear end oil changes. i can do it which is a testament to the skill level. while under warranty i use oem filter and crush washers. keep receipts and document the service. :D

[kenk]

I bought a 04 1150 RT acouple months ago, and am rapidly approaching 24,000 miles. My dealer said that was going to be a major service and they would need the bike all day. This is my first BMW, and my first service call. What do you all think this may cost on average? I live in Minnesota and will be going to a dealer in the twin cities metro area. :dunno

Unless there is something wrong with the bike, it shouldn't cost you over $400 in Minnesota. I have never paid more than $400 for a service on my RT and I have about $80,000 miles on the bike in Kansas City. Should be about the same price.

[RedBeemer]

Unless I missed something in the book, only two types of service are involved with these bikes, Level 1 and Level 2. I just poked thru my bike files and found that I was charged $295 for a Level 2 service and my dealer goes by the book. With a 90 mile trip to see Crag and crew in Medford, I book the service so I can ride in, pull goodies that I just can't live without off the shelves, and roll home 2 to 3 hours later. And to be nice to the tech, arrive with as little fuel in the tank as you can and early so as to let the machine cool off.

[karasek]

At 24k, they'll be pulling off the tank to replace the fuel filter so Redbeemer's suggestion of little fuel in the tank will help the mechanic out quite a bit. If your close to having your annual done I'd go ahead and do that as well. In order to do anything with the brake fluid they will need to remove the tank to get to the ABS modulator. Wheel circuit every year, and control circuits every two years. This should all be in your owner's manual/service manual that came with your bike.

[AntonLargiader]

The cost depends a lot on when the bike was put into service. If you're due for an annual service, the cost will be higher because of the brakes.

I figure about 4-5 hours for typical 12k+annual service for older Oilheads, but that doesn't include Integral ABS work, plus the RT has about half an hour of fairing removal and reassembly.

Without the brakes, it's really not that hard to do it yourself.

[flash412]

I have never paid more than $400 for a service on my RT and I have about $80,000 miles on the bike in Kansas City.Nice Freudian slip there.

[Flyingreg]

I bought a 04 1150 RT acouple months ago, and am rapidly approaching 24,000 miles. My dealer said that was going to be a major service and they would need the bike all day. This is my first BMW, and my first service call. What do you all think this may cost on average? I live in Minnesota and will be going to a dealer in the twin cities metro area. :dunnoIf you can turn a wrench you can service your bike. The www.bmwrt.com group holds "Tech Daze" through out the country, hosted by a member at their home garage. The knowledge base attending these mechanical guru orgies is quite profound. Check us out and maybe there is a TD happening in your area. You will learn to service your machine and know that it was done correctly, by you, with a watchful eye on you making sure the work is done correctly. And you learn a deep respect and new admiration for your new ride. BTW, welcome to this board and hope to see you on the RT board!