General discussion of the BMW R1200RT/R1250RT
Lever position
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RPGR90s »
Tue May 14, 2024 12:19 pm
I just bought a new RT and want to change the clutch and brake lever angles. IOW, I want to rotate them both down a bit so they naturally fall into...
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Last post by RPGR90s
Tue May 14, 2024 1:08 pm
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Last post by truckin42
Tue May 14, 2024 5:17 am
Colour
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EasyRider »
Thu Jan 18, 2024 2:28 pm
If you had a choice and the chance to change the colour of your RT, what colour would you like.
I know most will say they like the colour it is. But...
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Last post by Rick G
Mon May 13, 2024 3:37 pm
More nonsense from the Government
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smileymiley »
Mon May 13, 2024 8:22 am
Sales of new petrol motorcycles set to be banned from 2040
Ministers poised to expand net zero crackdown despite fears it would be ‘unworkable’...
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Last post by smileymiley
Mon May 13, 2024 9:19 am
Display for miles left ?
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Panman40 »
Mon May 06, 2024 5:22 am
We popped out for an hour the other day and I couldn’t be bothered to buy fuel, I had 3 bars when I left which soon dropped to 2, I thought I’d have...
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Last post by Gavj
Sun May 12, 2024 8:33 am
Airhawk vs Cool Covers Seat Covers
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Capt Sisko »
Mon Apr 15, 2024 2:16 pm
Hi All, I already have an Airhawk inflatable seat cushion which whilst it does it's job quite well, it's a pfaff to put on & get the pressure right...
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Last post by Steve398
Sat May 11, 2024 10:27 pm
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Last post by burridge01
Wed May 08, 2024 8:20 pm
What's behind the front engine casing?
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Topgun62 »
Sun May 05, 2024 5:09 pm
Hi Guys,
A quick intro as I'm new on here. Had an F800GT for a few years, but recently bought a 2022 R1250RT in black. I'm in South Lincolnshire, UK,...
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Last post by exportman
Mon May 06, 2024 8:52 am
BMW used approved warranty
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EasyRider »
Sun Apr 07, 2024 7:56 am
Just read a thread on UKGSer, that a member got new header pipes due to the flapper valve problem.
He said he had no problem getting a new one on the...
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Last post by Topgun62
Sun May 05, 2024 5:36 pm
Noco Booster
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EasyRider »
Sat Apr 27, 2024 10:47 am
So i have just bought a Noco GBX45 Booster to keep on my RT when i'm out and about. Its for them just in case moments.
Got it off ebay for only...
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Last post by Sullivj
Thu May 02, 2024 9:21 am
full beam. Why?
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Doctor T »
Thu Oct 06, 2022 5:06 pm
Sitting here watching video's on YT. One thing ive noticed is that most riders drive with full beam on all the time. OK may help in cities but these...
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Last post by burridge01
Wed May 01, 2024 7:52 pm
Potential owner in Yorkshire
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Minty »
Sun Apr 28, 2024 8:54 am
Morning from West Yorkshire. I am hoping to make a new home here if all goes to plan.
Edit; make a new home On This Forum. Thanks Elkinell!
I...
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Last post by Minty
Tue Apr 30, 2024 12:02 pm
Topbox brake light
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Glenn »
Sun Apr 28, 2024 6:12 pm
My replacement RT has a BMW topbox fitted and has the wiring for the high level brake light, I'm not paying £150 for a LED strip and mounting plate....
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Last post by Glenn
Mon Apr 29, 2024 7:28 am
Pressure washers ?….
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Panman40 »
Sat Apr 27, 2024 9:41 am
Ok I’ve been here before I think but at the start of a supposedly bike season 🤣 I’ve washed the 1250rt for first time this year and I still...
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Last post by ald71
Sat Apr 27, 2024 9:35 pm
Run Time and Avg Speed
Replies: 5
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EasyRider »
Mon Apr 01, 2024 11:22 am
So i have just found and reset the engine run time on my R1250RT.
It was at 382 hours with the mileage on 15888 miles.
I emailed the last owner and...
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Last post by BikerBill21
Tue Apr 23, 2024 3:43 pm
Personalised Number Plates
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David. »
Sat Dec 24, 2016 10:46 am
Come on then, what have you got & why.
I've got RT53 *** because it's an RT SE.
The XJ650 has *** 650W on it, the Yamaha dealers kept it for that...
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Last post by EasyRider
Tue Apr 23, 2024 2:14 pm
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Last post by samsonwilliams
Tue Apr 23, 2024 3:54 am
Luggage
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EasyRider »
Tue Apr 16, 2024 2:51 pm
I want to try Artie without any luggage.
It just took me 20 mins to remove all the luggage and the King Charles ears (crash bars).
Having had it all...
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Last post by Corker203
Tue Apr 23, 2024 12:44 am
Insurance
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EasyRider »
Sun Dec 10, 2023 8:50 am
So I needed to sort insurance out on the RT.
I had to start a new insurance with 0 NCD.
I went with performance direct (Aviva) using compare the...
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Last post by EasyRider
Mon Apr 22, 2024 9:06 am
Windshield automated down switch
by
W8NONU »
Sat Apr 20, 2024 10:58 pm
Has anyone disabled the automated function of the windshield when the bike is turned off and back on? I prefer to leave the windshield in position...
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Last post by W8NONU
Sat Apr 20, 2024 10:58 pm
Off to Spain/Portugal at the weekend
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jesim1 »
Tue Apr 16, 2024 9:52 pm
I've done a couple of trips round Wales, and a couple of up and down to Scotland so far, but nothing more than that, so it will be interesting how I...
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Last post by ald71
Wed Apr 17, 2024 6:57 pm
Would you A B C or D
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EasyRider »
Tue Apr 16, 2024 6:39 am
If you walked into a motorcycle dealers and they said pick any bike and we will knock 25% off, would you even if you were not going in there to buy,...
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Last post by Stu
Tue Apr 16, 2024 10:07 pm
Pannier locks
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Nightwind15 »
Tue Apr 16, 2024 11:46 am
Buying used will not get you the royal BMW treatment on operational procedures of a bike. After I got home I could not get the panniers to open....
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Last post by Steve398
Tue Apr 16, 2024 12:57 pm
BMW Insured Warranty
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Bertie »
Sat Mar 05, 2016 1:09 pm
Had a letter this morning from BMW Insured Warranty quoting me £343.99 for extended warranty/breakdown for a further year on my 2014 RTLC, due they...
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Last post by Natalia
Fri Apr 12, 2024 6:45 am
JB Weld,,,,,,,or
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burridge01 »
Sun Mar 31, 2024 10:35 am
Anyone use an off the shelf epoxy that's stronger than JB Weld.Ive found Systemthree 88,but it's expensive for what I want.
The replacement lug on...
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Last post by burridge01
Thu Apr 11, 2024 8:47 pm
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