BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

Hi, Just saw your post.  I live in a small community south of Seattle and (in "normal" times) commute on my RT to Seattle on a daily basis.  Frequently, I travel to Everett as well. I feel the RT has been an excellent choice but there are three things that I would highly ...

I have a 2015 RT and purchased a BMW CAN bus compatible Vizi-tec "Supabrake 2" brake light modulator. When I ordered it, I specified the bike and it came with the correct BMW plugs. This allowed me to disconnect the plug from the bike to the lights and insert this in line with the existing...

My only reference is the "Wethead" models and the exhaust pipes are hung below the engine case.

I have a 2015 and I remember that shortly after purchasing the bike, I also noticed some free play with the side cases. Obviously there's no way to tell from the OP description if it was the same issue.  I tracked my problem down to where the case attaches to the side frame.  There...

Wunderlich mades some pricy, gold tint mirrors where the outer portion is angled. I have them on my 15RT also on my former 1600GT. Gold tint cuts glare, angled portion helps with blind spot. Does not reduce need turn head T6pilot, I have seen the Wunderlich mirrors advertised. It seems like a simpl...

Thanks for your response RTMan.  I will give the dealer a call.  This won't be an easy problem to trouble-shoot.  I only see this when it has sat for 5-6 hours and once it starts, it always starts after 1-2 revolutions.

I have a new 2015 1200RT and I have noticed that it rarely starts on the first start cycle when its "cold".  When I start it in the morning or even during the day (after it has been several hours between rides), it will typically not start when I hold the START button down.&nb...