BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

Hello Blueboy. From whom did you order your headlight protectors? I tried a couple of websites, but had no luck getting one for my 2016 1200RT. Since I’m in Canada as well, a Canadian vendor is preferrable givien shipping, duty,...etc.

Hey tda2806, When I looked up BMW Weather Protection for the RT, there were some 12 different parts in numerous denominations. Of course, the increased number of parts means an increase in the overall costs. Here is Bike Bandits list of part https://www.bikebandit.com/oem-parts/2016-bmw-r1200rt-weat...

Hey Jackronner, I like the sound of your fix for risers. A picture or 2 would be greatly appreciated. Cheers Patrick

Does anyone know of heavier bar end weights? If so, where, who sells them in North America? Cheers Pat

By chance, do you know the approximate prices of the Aeroflow versus the Werks shields? I am just a little North from you on Vancouver Island and I am having some difficulty finding a distributor and prices for either of these shields. Cheers!

I have been riding for 46+ years. I have owned 2 Yamahas, 3 Hondas, 1 Kawasaki, 1 Suzuki and now have an 2016 RT. I have never owned a bike that did not "clunk" into first. None of these bikes ever had clutch or tranmission problems. My friend has an massively loud "clunk" into f...

Thanks Dave for clarifying the discs tightness issue. After writing my question, I realized the floating/heat dispersion aspects. Notwithstanding my realization, I appreciate you taking the time to answer my query. Cheers Pat

Hey Gents,


I have just checked the front discs and they move ever so slightly. I checked the back disc and it does not move at all. Has anyone noticed the same slight movement?
Thanks. Cheers, Pat

Is there a product that removes the bluing and dulling of the chrome headers? I have tried Autosol chrome cream, Mother's Chrome Polish and several other products, which remove some spots but don't clean the bluing or shine the chrome. I have used header wrap on cruisers I have owned but the primary...

It is unanimous; ride away after you start the engine. Thanks for all your help/advice. Cheers.

I have just checked the 2013 Owners Manual which states "Ride away immediately
after starting the engine."

When I purchased my 1200 RT, the sales manager told me that it was important to "warm up the engine for 2-5 minutes before driving." With fuel engine and computerized control of fuel and air, I believe that any warm up period exceeding 1 minute was not necessary. Idling the engine is not a...

Hello from Vancouver Island, BC, Canada. I got a tip from a long time rider regarding cleaning all bike parts including windscreens. I have used it for more than 5 years successfully. It is a furniture polish called Pledge. I am not sure of its availability across the pond but it's worth checking in...

Does anyone know if there is a BMW dealer on Vancouver Island other than Island BMW? Not much competition if there isn't! Is there a dealer on mainland BC in the Vancouver area that anyone might recommend? I am looking for a new 2015 or 2016 R1200 RT?
Thanks. Cheers.