BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

I have used grip puppies for 3000 miles on a R1200RT and they work well for me, slight increase in grip diameter, slight reduction in vibes, nice feel.
I bought mine off Ebay Buy it now.

Are the BMW factory seat bases (pans/frames) the same on all the R1200RTW factory options?

I believe with the RDL, that the added seat side bolsters reduce your ability to reach the ground by 1.5-2.0 .....this is not an increase in seat height or change in rider position. But maybe there is some minimum height on an RDL......and this RDL height is not allowing a low position Day-Long Sadd...

I am considering adding LED lighting to my R1200RT. Possibly Clearwater Ericas with the canopener and Billie tailite. But ............. I hear there is a high frequency whine thru the BT or communications or radio system. This frequency changes with the dimming of the LEDS, but is constantly detecta...

These factory RT seats are all shown in the low position. I have many miles on a stock standard seat in the higher position, but would like pegs lower or seat higher. Has anyone purchased, put in service and been happy with the factory high seat in the higher position? http://motorcycle.com.vsassets...

anyone happy with the factory tall (high) seat? - 52538544792

Thanks, bottom link led to some very helpful info....however the dealer listing for BMW motorcycle service tools remains a mystery.
This set is on my purchase today list, found at a BMW GS forum.,

Where do I find a listing of the shop tools recommended for a water cooled RT? Specifically  tdc that I understand clicks into a hole when TDC is reached. Valve clearance/shim tools ignition timing tools wheel/tire balancing adapters there maybe tools I have not thought of that are factory ...