BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

Ok, sorted..a loose connection. Rather obvious. Thanks for your reply!

No. The Dash doesn't start up either.

Yea checked all connections. disconnected the accessories and put it back the way it was & still won't start.

I've disconnected my battery on my new RT1250 to fit some accessories. Connected everything back up but the bike won't start. What could it be?

Message on start up.."Spring Strut Adjustment faulty" I ride off and the Bikes as rough as you know what..come home, connect to the Optimate and leave overnight. Next morning start up again and problem seems to have disappeared. No message and Bike runs fine.. Waiting on a response now fro...

Ok just bought a cheap used Samsung Galaxy s10 off eBay, loaded the app, connected Bluetooth and...everything connects automatically!

I've just had my running in service and firmware update done and still have to re-connect wifi manually after a switch-off to get maps on my TFT. I have a new iphone 13. I've been through all the settings on the phone and on the app and still the same.

Possibly been covered in previous threads but just like to ask..what would be a good battery life from new? My 66 reg iconic was flat today despite going for a good run last weekend. I usually have it on a maintenance charger but not the last few days.

What does this plug do that's located next to the battery?

My rear calliper was seized so I've stripped it, given it  good clean and installed new pistons but..the disk is still getting hot when I ride. The disk shouldn't get hot surely?Do I have to replace the calliper?

Should I use Loctite if I'm securing bolts on brake discs and wheels? Just thinking of getting them loose again in future!

BMW RT1200.

I hadn't had my bike down to the reserve yet so decided to Siphon out the fuel until the reserve on the dash came on then see what the range left would be..duly did that, putting the fuel in a Jerry can and a 5 litter container..I siphoned out almost 25 litres..put that aside then went to fill up as...

When are we likely to see the next RT coming out..they seem to do a new model every few years.

I fitted mine to the number plate using the little right-angled bracket supplied.