BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

When changing FOB battery don’t go cheap, I got some no-name batteries on Amazon and they only lasted 3 months stick with Panasonic or Duracell

As for Utube I can’t believe I survived 72 years without it, lots better than reading the manual

I’ve used the BMW skid protection on both my 1600gt and 1200rt, I can honestly say they work, I’ve had in my weaker moments a couple zero speed tipovers with only a little scratching on the protectors and obviously protected the paint Takes a little planning on their install before you pull the tape...

Hey Jim, thanks for the reply!  The bike had a pre-sale inspection about 2k miles ago by bmw that said the bike looked clean.  I’m guessing they checked this? Knowing most dealers, they do a safety inspection only Do you have any service records @48,000 miles it’s due for a valve ...

Do you have access to a GS911 tool? That will take a lot of the guess work out
That said, a good dose a Techron injection cleaner then I  would consider new plugs, valve check and a throttle body balance.

Alarm system has a C123 battery, located aft of rear seat, not exactly sure what it does, (backup or primary) if it’s never been changed it may be time
I have a 15Rt and will be changing mine tomorrow if I can find it

I had the same or similar issue with my 15 keyless, new battery every month. I had bought some cheap batteries on amazon, weren’t worth a darn. Switched to Panasonic and problem went away

I’ve had a GS, 1600Gt and now a 15RT, by far the RT is the best for touring. My recommendation!
Jim

Fish
I’am a short 6’1” and went with the 22inch 3 years now and couldn’t be happier, biggest + is it deflects the rain we never have in SOCAL, just kidding, quality shield and Werks as advertised

Casbar you are correct, my Werks standard height screen was the best investment I made for my bike, not sure what the difference is between the two

Check out 7JuRock, they make the works quite ride screens, might be able to help defray some of the costs

Because it’s so darn easy, I change mine at each oil change
Do your bike a favor, check out DIMPLE MAGNETIC drain plugs
I run both the engine and final drive plugs

SERVO BRAKES, keep looking if the servo pump fails it’s $$$$ to replace

Wish Bmw had done this from the start I fixed mine for 25cents, that is the cost of a stainless sheet metal screw Install took 30 minutes 1 remove windshield 2 drill small hole in push button next to glareshield 3 screw sheet metal screw in, button won’t push into     Glareshield n...

Ive just changed the key in my keyless key. Fortunately it gave me a little warning as it was getting a little sluggish operating the ignition and steering lock. I did not notice the warning icon on the dashboard. I checked what to do in the riders manual and it seems a complicated procedure. I now...

gogs01 wrote:
Lucky it wasn't a crow !  :wonder:

Better yet it wasn’t a wild turkey
Some pictures awhile in one of the forums of a guy hitting a turkey that was something