BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

Very interesting - how did you manage to convince BMW that there was a major fault when the BMW trained technicians couldn't find a fault ?? And please let us know how you get on with the replacement bike.(identical bike with identical tyres ?) At first they "adjusted" things, and yes, I ...

Hi there Bad News and Good news I had an issue with my new 1200RTLC which I bought new in April this year. The steering was tight and the bike  was hard to handle at low speeds (20-30 kph or less) Dealer technician: Just give it a bit of time, it will loosen up! I gave it some time- rode t...

I have seen the bikes being built in Berlin. All types roll of the line every hour to any customer in the world. The specs may be different a bit but the engines are the same. DEFINITIVELY need the oil te be changed at 1000km/600 miles a metal filings would have been gathered. I just purchased a han...

BMW organised another BMW Safari this year which took place a few weeks ago and covered close to 2000 km of exiting riding through some magnificent Australian countryside. The TS Safari follows the best tarmac roads along the marked out route. This year the route was from the Queensland/NSW border a...

Just go to www.hostelbookers.com or www.hostelword.com  I have been using these sites site for years. make sure you check the location  Once I booked in at a hostel on top of a hill in Sibenik where the only way to reach the hostel was via many flight of street/stairs. most hostels...

I have just place a report and appraisal in the "Ride Report" section where I placed some pictures. Last week I completed a 6100km ride in 2,5 weeks and had some long days. I placed  a tent and bed roll on the back seat for emergencies but more than ever as a back support. Since I...

I have since updated with my review and appraisal of the bike
use this link
http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-en ... /tpod.html
cheers Richard

Hi RT Owners I just returned from a 6000 km journey doing the South Eastern area of Australia on my first R1200RT. After owning around 20 different BMW's I have to conclude that this is the best BMW I have owned. Recently I purchased a set of 2, A5 booklets called "200 best motorcycling roads i...

Welcome Christer
Brisbane Australia- high summer at 35 deg C.  (too hot to ride comfortably) Will possibly be passing your way in July-Aug
regards Richard

Hi there it Richard from Down Under I read the stories about cold weather and wonder what is worse  On saturday I took possession of my 2010 R1200RT which I purchased a month ago but decided to leave in the dealer's showroom until sat. (I did not want to waste the warranty period as I could...

Thanks for the reply- I will keep it in mind
regards
richard

Thank you RT Man- hope to ride the UK this summer
cheers Richard

Hello Beemers I am Richard and live with my partner Paula in Brisbane Australia I just purchased a 2010 R1200RT and trust I will do many 1000's of km as we can ride all year round in this part of the world. I have had Beemers all my riding life starting with a 17 y.o R67/2 for the first years and up...