BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

I moved from a 2007 RT to a brand new 2017 model and the difference is huge. Enjoyed previous bike but love the feel of the wet head. No issues with it as a great bike in its own right but I can imagine it's a leap of faith to come off a wing. I guess the only downside is BMW certainly know how to c...

Use gunk or any similar degreaser and get the area well cleaned. That will give you a better chance of seeing the leak itself or at least see some witness marks to give you a clue as to the problem

I have the genuine BMW pannier and top box liner which are great quality, however I always use the far cheaper Kathys design non original bags. The genuine bags top load where the others have a zip around one side which makes them far easier to pack and get to the bits you need. Just my opinion

Rear wheel play came up as an advisory on my MOT so I did the rear bearings and hey presto no more play on the wheel.

Find a lift fantastic and essential. Maintain mine and friends machines using my hydraulic lift.

Just know the area very well, I shall check with my group to see if anyone has captured our local (ish) routes

If I am free I can certainly sort you some great riding routes, you have picked a good base to ride out from. Thanks all for the welcome

Hello to all, new to forum but RT owner for some years. Look forward to being a member of a forum solely related to the RT. I am based around the Gloucester, Cheltenham, Tewkesbury area so never know might bump into someone.