Our bikes are just like us – complex beings that require attention, fuel, and regularly scheduled care. While a trip to the doctor may happen every other year for us, your bike should be getting a prescribed service every 6,000 miles or at the very least, once a year. Like dreading that doctor’s appointment, you might put off scheduled maintenance on your bike, or simply “forget” to schedule them. But rest assured they are crucial in the longevity and livelihood of your vehicle. Here are three good reasons to bring your BMW in for scheduled maintenance.

1. Ensure your bike is safe to ride

Neglecting to service your motorcycle can result in a number of issues that not only compromise your bike’s ability to function properly but can also make it unsafe to ride. In addition to performing specific services during your annual or 6,000-mile checkup, the BMW Master Tech working on your bike will examine the many electronic and mechanical systems on your bike to make sure it’s safe to ride.

2. Maintain your factory warranty

These services can also be a huge factor when it comes to your warranty. Under the terms of the standard 3-year warranty, BMW requires that all scheduled maintenance be performed on the motorcycle by an authorized dealer. “The use of Non-Genuine BMW Parts or improper installation will compromise your warranty,’ warns Long Beach BMW Motorcycles Service Manager Jeff Whitmer. Additionally, if something goes wrong during this lapse in service, the owner will be at fault. For example, if you decide to skip one of your bike’s scheduled services and then experience mechanical failure as a result of this, the warranty would not cover the issue. Better to be safe, than to be sorry.

3. Maintain the value of your vehicle

Regularly scheduled maintenance not only ensures the quality of life in your bike but the value of it as well. When the day comes to trade in or sell your BMW motorcycle, a healthy service record will be in your favor and can make a big difference in value compared to a bike with no service records.

Are you taking your bike to an Authorized BMW Motorrad facility?
When it comes time to schedule these services, where you do it matters the most. For the Ultimate Riding Machine make sure you receive all of your service and maintenance from the professionals who know it best – an authorized BMW Motorrad facility. Long Beach BMW Motorcycles Co-Owner Charles Berthon tells us why location is so important. 

“Bringing your bike to us guarantees a few things. First, you’ll feel confident that your bike is in a secure, fully licensed and insured state-of-the-art Service Department. Unlike independent repair shops, our technicians undergo technical training all year long. Our shop also has the latest specialty tools to properly maintain your motorcycle and we invest thousands of dollars annually in the latest BMW diagnostic equipment. When you visit Long Beach BMW Motorcycles, your motorcycle is handled by BMW-trained Master Technicians using only Original BMW Parts.”

Why 6,000 miles?

Maintenance intervals of 10,000 kilometers (6,000 miles) were first introduced by BMW Motorrad as early as 1989. For the last 30 years, this standard has stood the test of time and is still among the best in the industry. Today, BMW Motorrad has taken into account the changing behavior of customers as well as technological advancements. A flexible servicing concept was developed that considers the periods when a machine is not being used. This means that the scope of maintenance work depends more heavily on the elapsed time than on the mileage. Avoiding these check-ups can result in poor technological condition of the vehicles, meaning a wide range of operating materials are then outdated.

No matter the mileage, the importance of regularly scheduled maintenance is undeniable. For questions on routine services or to book your next appointment with us, click here or give us a call at (562) 426-1200.