BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

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No, it's a mineral oil!

I picked up a $20 lightweight cheapie off AliExpress. I tested it, and It is capable of filling a large automotive tire with battery to spare. It also completely filled my RT rear tire from 0-42 psi. So I am pretty confident it will adequately fill or top off an RT tire in a pinch. For 20 bucks, it ...

That is really strange. I have modified the filler tube to take more gas and have overfilled my tank numerous times and never had any issues. (Although there are potential issues with the carbon filter, if one is not careful.) I will be interested in what you find out.

I put a Wolo in my 17RT. I sounded great, but the fender kept colliding with the horn and wiring. I found that I had to fabricate a special bracket to move the horn further to the rear. That allowed enough clearance, so it wouldn't get hit by the fender.

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Lately, I have noticed that my fork lock has stopped working on my 2017 RT Keyless. The rest of the locking system is working. Any ideas on how to trouble-shoot and fix it?

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I purchased the #2 risers from AliExpress about a year ago. After installing them, I was a little concerned about their strength. About 6 months ago, I dropped my bike. A friend helped me pick it up. He naturally grabbed the grips to right the bike. I about had a heart attach and expected them to sn...

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I have the same bike in white. You are going to love it.

Howdy back at ya from Friendswood, Texas

Welcome from Friendswood, Texas

Welcome from Friendswood, Texas

Living in the Houston, Texas area, I see lots of hot weather and Traffic
I find the back-up fan on my 17RT very effective. I only wish it would work to cool me off

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