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by bicyclenut
Fri Nov 22, 2024 11:08 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Survey of RT mileages
Replies: 27
Views: 5348
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Re: Survey of RT mileages

Any major issues? Recently replaced fork seals as one was leaking. Replaced clutch at 95,000 miles. Front brake pads once, rear brake pads 3x times. Timing chain tensioner due to oil leak. Fuel pump under warranty due to recall. Coils around 70,000 miles. Other than that pretty much just regular an...
by bicyclenut
Fri Nov 22, 2024 3:16 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Survey of RT mileages
Replies: 27
Views: 5348
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Re: Survey of RT mileages

122,400 miles or 196,983KM on my 2010 RT
by bicyclenut
Wed Oct 23, 2024 2:47 am
Forum: Tyres, oils etc.
Topic: Metzler Roadtec 01 SE tires
Replies: 5
Views: 1284
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Re: Metzler Roadtec 01 SE tires

I'm on my 6th set of Metzeler Roadtec 01 tires on my 2010. Overall have been great tires, typically get 11,000-13,000 miles out of them before I replace them and probably could have pushed them further if I wanted or didn't have a long trip upcoming. Originally these were the Roadtec 01 HWM but now ...
by bicyclenut
Sun May 26, 2024 7:49 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Cam head left cam tensioner replacement issue
Replies: 6
Views: 7631
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Re: Cam head left cam tensioner replacement issue

I forget if the spring was longer, but I understood it to be an upgrade from OEM with a stronger spring. https://www.euromotoelectrics.com/product-p/camtensioner629.htm "The original left hand tensioner has a very weak spring and has no check valve so it loses hydraulic pressure when you turn t...
by bicyclenut
Wed May 22, 2024 10:53 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Cam head left cam tensioner replacement issue
Replies: 6
Views: 7631
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Re: Cam head left cam tensioner replacement issue

For my 2010 RT I purchased and installed a replacement from EuroMotoelectrics that was supposed to be an updated cam tensioner.

https://www.euromotoelectrics.com/category-s/3072.htm

https://www.euromotoelectrics.com/category-s/3072.htm
by bicyclenut
Thu Jan 26, 2023 4:24 am
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: 2009 R1200RT-P Clutch Replacement
Replies: 17
Views: 3065
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Re: 2009 R1200RT-P Clutch Replacement

Bought mine at Euro Motoelectrics, but it looks like they may be out of stock https://www.euromotoelectrics.com/product-p/clutchtool768.htm As I recall, Haynes manual shows how to make one that is supposed to work. https://bmwpartsguy.com/products/clutch-centering-mandrel-bmw-hp2-r900-r1100s-r1150-r...
by bicyclenut
Wed Jan 25, 2023 6:36 am
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: 2009 R1200RT-P Clutch Replacement
Replies: 17
Views: 3065
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Re: 2009 R1200RT-P Clutch Replacement

7300 miles and it needs a clutch?? Someone had to be really hard on it or some other failure. I did mine at 95,300 miles. I've heard of others over 100,000 miles and not replacing yet. Not a huge technical job, PIA, time consuming and requires a lot of removal of panels, parts and connections. Be su...
by bicyclenut
Sun Dec 11, 2022 12:02 am
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Camhead - Gear Linkage Lubrication
Replies: 17
Views: 2309
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Re: Camhead - Gear Linkage Lubrication

I've lubricated mine regularly since the weld on the shifter mount cracked with 150 miles to get home from a 1000 mile IBA ride. Bike had about 80K on it at the time it happened. It became hard to get back into 1st gear but I made it home. Can't be sure if it was due to lack of lubrication or bindin...
by bicyclenut
Wed Nov 30, 2022 4:56 am
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Clutch Replacement - 2009 R1200RT
Replies: 8
Views: 8549
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Re: Clutch Replacement - 2009 R1200RT

I did the clutch on my 2010 RT in September 2022. Bike had 95,300 miles on it, now has 99,800 and all good. I bought the kit from Euromotoelectrics out of Denver, CO. Kit included the Pressure Ring, Clutch Plate, Clutch Spring, Pressure Plate, and Bolts. I did buy a slave cylinder as well after I ha...
by bicyclenut
Wed Jul 27, 2022 10:49 pm
Forum: Tips and tricks
Topic: Screen cleaner
Replies: 29
Views: 9950
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Re: Screen cleaner

Been using All Kleer for about 5 years, designed for airplane canopies and safe for windscreens and visors.
Best to buy at airplane or pilot store...
https://www.all-kleer.com/
by bicyclenut
Mon Apr 25, 2022 2:38 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Bleed nipple at master cylinder
Replies: 2
Views: 539
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Re: Bleed nipple at master cylinder

Can't tell you the technical reason for this, but when I replaced a brake line to fit some barbacks, it was the only way to get the air out of the brake line. I tried bleeding at the wheel cylinders multiple times and no go. Found info about using this bleeder nipple and did a typical bleed procedur...
by bicyclenut
Mon Apr 25, 2022 4:35 am
Forum: Tyres, oils etc.
Topic: Metzler Roadtech 1
Replies: 17
Views: 5775
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Re: Metzler Roadtech 1

Now on my 4th set of Metzeler Roadtec 01 tires last week.  First set - 12,375 miles; 2nd set - 11,387 miles; 3rd set - 11,842 miles. Probably could have gone another 1500-3000 miles on any of these sets but I don't like to push it too far and I usually end up installing a new set early spri...
by bicyclenut
Tue Apr 19, 2022 12:25 pm
Forum: GPS and TFT
Topic: 2013 RT nav options
Replies: 9
Views: 1804
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Re: 2013 RT nav options

Since almost all GPS mounts use a 4 bolt standard AMPS plate to mount, you can use many different options to mount a GPS at the location you desire. I'm using the BMW mount on the NAV 5 with the BMW above dash "bar" mount but I'm using an alternate Tackform mount similar to a RAM that allo...
by bicyclenut
Tue Apr 19, 2022 3:28 am
Forum: GPS and TFT
Topic: 2013 RT nav options
Replies: 9
Views: 1804
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Re: 2013 RT nav options

I don't think Wonder Wheel integration with the NAV was available until the 2014 model year. The Wonder Wheel primarily controls the radio - channels, tracks, volume, etc. on 2010-2013 models. I could be wrong but I have a 2010 model and that is all it does on mine. I recall when I purchased it I th...
by bicyclenut
Tue Nov 02, 2021 1:07 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: New Member from Chicago
Replies: 5
Views: 958
United States of America

Re: New Member from Chicago

Dan, Welcome! Now that you are a BMW Owner, you may want to consider joining the Chicago Region BMW Owners Club. Lots of owners with BMW bikes as well as others (members are not required to ride BMW's). Place to meet and ride with others, discuss bikes, get advice and more in the Chicago area. We ar...