General discussion of the BMW R1200RT/R1250RT
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
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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
Handlebar Ram Mount
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by
RC1200 »
Mon Apr 08, 2024 10:23 pm
Hi folks.
I recently viewed a post on here in relation to a handlebar ram mount on a R1200RT. Can't find it again! It was fixed by 2 screws to the...
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Last post by Glenn
Wed Apr 10, 2024 7:18 pm
SOS button
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Glenn »
Sat Apr 06, 2024 7:19 am
For those that think the button is a bit of a novelty (I was one of them). After I was knocked off of my bike last week, once the bike was lifted off...
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Last post by Doctor T
Mon Apr 08, 2024 3:09 pm
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Last post by Capt Sisko
Fri Apr 05, 2024 9:09 pm
What Sensor Is This?
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mikec »
Thu Apr 04, 2024 4:53 pm
Hi All,
New-to-me 2019 1250RT. Awesome bike. Just went through the craziness of changing the low-beam and found a sensor hanging down after...
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Last post by Doctor T
Fri Apr 05, 2024 1:22 pm
Hex EzCan Install
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amsrk144 »
Tue Jan 03, 2017 6:33 pm
Anyone using the new Hex Ezcan? I'm considering it instead of a PDM60 for my 2016 rt. It supposed to simply plug into the can-bus at the...
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Last post by redcap0006
Thu Apr 04, 2024 1:46 pm
Tank Bags
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Vance777 »
Fri Mar 29, 2024 10:50 pm
I have a 2010 R1200RT that has a braket with 6 holes around the edges. It looks like it would allow a bag to click into it. Is there a bag that fits...
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Last post by BitterrootBugler
Wed Apr 03, 2024 7:23 pm
2010-2013 RT
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EasyRider »
Sat Mar 30, 2024 8:43 am
So i'm going to be lazy and for the moment not look the info up myself.
I love riding my Valadero, but its the top heavy weight of it i am finding...
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Last post by BitterrootBugler
Tue Apr 02, 2024 2:50 am
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