BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

slowvet wrote: Speaking of preparedness, does anybody else ride with a finger on the brake and clutch nearly all the time?

Me. I ride always with fingers covering brake and clutch levers. Really a time saver if need to slow quickly


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Duggie wrote: Have a horrible feeling it’s probably arthritis, runs in the family and I’m just hitting 57 so I’m in that age group now, find out once the doc receives the X-ray results

Do you ride relaxed—-arms, hands, shoulders—-no using bars for upper body support?


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Might help, see, https://www.jmcorp.com/ProductDownLoad.asp

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How about, just disconnect the battery for few minutes then reconnect; as a result, see if those computer control problems clear up.

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For my 2016 R1200RTW I blip the throttle after ignition on but before hitting start button. Seems to improve ability to start time.

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Most of the time I will do clutchless 1-2 shift on my 2016 R1200RT (no shift assist on this bike) and a lot of the time I do the 2-1 shift clutchless. I think of the transmission with "slots" longer than the 'dogs" that must move into and out of these "slots"; therefore, usi...

A little book learning and shifting review might help make the slots and dogs gear changes better? For example, I think you might like this book – "The Motorcycle Shifting Handbook: Learn the foundations of shifting. Discover the secrets of seamless clutch and clutchless shifting. Don't get a q...

The instruction book how to shift: [size=2px]http://amzn.to/2fIg4md[/size]

Clutch lever has limited adjustment; as a result, only the numbered wheel stops on the lever handle. Also, the clutch friction zone is close to the full lever release; therefore, practice is necessary to get use to bike's clutch friction point. One suggestion is with bike off and in gear push bike w...

What's your shift control process? Shifting correct takes some thinking and practice. For example---I think you might like this book – "The Motorcycle Shifting Handbook: Learn the foundations of shifting. Discover the secrets of seamless clutch and clutchless shifting. Don't get a quick shifter...

Our Gee wrote: Does anyone please know what is the expected "Tyre Pressure Sensor" battery life.
Thank's. (R1200RT Twin Cam)

Just to provide an answer to the question: see generally, http://forums.bmwmoa.org/showthread.php?25336-Tire-Pressure-Monitor-Battery

The process of shifting dose take some thinking and muscle coordination to get the gears moved smoothly. A book I discovered that has some great review insight to the process of motorcycle gears and gear shifting process might just help: "The Motorcycle Shifting Handbook: Learn the foundations ...

It was mentioned the the NAV 5 integrates to the bike's info bus and engine information may be available on the GPS screen.  I have not been able to locate this functionality and look for a clue as to where to look. I think there exists a data presentation difference between BMW bike model...

Could it be because the bike is operated at too-low of engine RPM all the time in taller gears; as a result, the engine carbon deposits form and that leads to fuel pre-ignition caused by the deposited carbon? So, my question would be how is the RT rider riding low-RPM or 3.5K- or above RPM as typica...

Let's see if I understand the question: BMW Garmin Navigator V mounting on R1200RT bike? I have a 2016 R1200RT, installed a BMW Garmin Navigator V GPS into the Bike's prewired socket for GPS unit mounting; as a result, the Navigator V, without push-button base used, mounts directly to the bike's GPS...