General discussion of the BMW R1200RT/R1250RT
Rear View Difficulties 2005 to 2009 only
by guest2360 » Mon Sep 26, 2016 1:53 pm
If you have one of these Iv just noticed a set of GS mirrors on EBay for next to nothing. They will,only fit RTs up to 2009
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Last post by guest2360
Mon Sep 26, 2016 1:53 pm
R1200 RT vs TT1200 SE
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by
Lubedude »
Sun Nov 29, 2015 5:45 pm
Comparing these two bikes and trying to decide which way to go before I plop down a whole bunch of coin. Any words of wisdom? I know I'll probably...
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Last post by Casbar
Sun Sep 25, 2016 11:08 am
Top box
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Boroboystu »
Sat Sep 10, 2016 8:28 pm
Just priced up a top box today at York BMW , if you want colour coded box with central locking , you will
Be paying a cool £1300
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Last post by guest2360
Sat Sep 24, 2016 11:17 am
Holding in first gear
Replies: 19
by
mhr43 »
Thu Sep 15, 2016 10:47 pm
I don't want to start another debate about gear change noises, but if stopped at traffic lights etc, I tend to hold the bike in first gear-...
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Last post by richardbd
Fri Sep 23, 2016 4:18 pm
New RT
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Boroboystu »
Thu Sep 22, 2016 10:10 pm
I was at the whistle stop cafe tonight in Whitby , it's a bikers meet , there was a 16 reg gold RT there I think the LE model
As it had chrome...
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Last post by guest2360
Fri Sep 23, 2016 7:24 am
Triumph trophy SE
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Boroboystu »
Thu Sep 08, 2016 1:15 pm
I know this is an BMW RT forum but did anyone consider the newish Triumph Trophy SE ? A friend of mine bought one and is very pleased
With it ! Maybe...
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Last post by RaistlinRTCW
Thu Sep 22, 2016 10:20 pm
Time to change ?
Replies: 8
by
gogs01 »
Tue Sep 20, 2016 11:14 am
Hi,
I've been a member of this forum for some time, but this is my first post.
My 2013 R1200RT 90th anniversary edition has been my best RT (I've had...
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Last post by RaistlinRTCW
Thu Sep 22, 2016 8:10 am
Just ordered a 2017 - newbie
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by
DBLXX »
Mon Sep 19, 2016 3:52 am
Coming off a 2015 K1600GTL and hoping to get a bit more sport than tour without losing the ability to ride 10-12 hour day's - comfort.
LOVED my K16...
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Last post by wethead
Wed Sep 21, 2016 1:22 am
Fogging on computer display
Replies: 4
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Richmac »
Mon Sep 19, 2016 6:17 pm
Anyone else had fogging/misting on the inside of the computer display. First sign of it today.
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Last post by Richmac
Mon Sep 19, 2016 9:00 pm
Warranty
Replies: 14
by
Maz12 »
Mon Sep 05, 2016 6:51 pm
my bikes 2yr warranty will run out soon, do BMW write to you to offer extended warranty or do I need to contact them?
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Last post by guest2360
Mon Sep 19, 2016 8:42 pm
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Last post by Sprintgull
Mon Sep 19, 2016 1:16 pm
Drivers seat R1200 RT LC
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yellowjacket »
Sun Sep 18, 2016 1:53 pm
When I was a Harley rider I had many seats re worked. I use to send them off and have memory foam or gel put in them. It made a world of difference...
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Last post by yellowjacket
Mon Sep 19, 2016 4:13 am
Servicing costs
Replies: 3
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Boroboystu »
Sat Sep 17, 2016 10:57 pm
Looking to buy a new RT in the spring
What costs am I looking at for servicing ? Only had Japanese bikes previously and generally pay between...
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Last post by T6pilot
Sun Sep 18, 2016 1:06 am
Not yet an owner
Replies: 31
by
Vstark »
Thu Jul 07, 2016 4:10 am
So, I have only had 2 motorcycles in my 4 years of riding, both Yamaha cruisers. I am now VERY interested in the r1200rt, mainly because i am a...
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Last post by Vstark
Sat Sep 17, 2016 9:25 pm
Heated seat connections....!
Replies: 18
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Sullivj »
Sat Sep 03, 2016 8:52 pm
Am I the only one who finds the heated seat connectors REALLY annoying?
Normally I firstly forget they're there! Then I struggle and struggle to...
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Last post by guest2360
Fri Sep 16, 2016 4:11 pm
Great price..
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Sullivj »
Fri Sep 16, 2016 1:24 pm
This is almost identical to the bike I got a couple of months ago.
I'm in touch with the seller who would accept £7,250 for a quick sale.
That's...
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Last post by David.
Fri Sep 16, 2016 3:18 pm
Oil Top Up
Replies: 4
by guest3954 » Fri Sep 16, 2016 1:08 pm
R1200RT. 2010 TC. Half way down inspection glass. What quantity do I need to add? Off to Spain tomorrow.
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Last post by guest3954
Fri Sep 16, 2016 2:40 pm
RT1200 Iconic insurance
Replies: 15
by
DaveCly »
Tue Aug 23, 2016 10:36 pm
Anybody in here got the new Iconic and if so, did you find it easy to insure?
I'm struggling to get anybody to insure it as its not down on there...
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Last post by guest2360
Fri Sep 16, 2016 9:38 am
Bye Bye Harley
Replies: 29
by
Casbar »
Sat May 21, 2016 2:17 pm
Well when I bought the RT you all said I would sell my Harley. I took a deposit on Tuesday, so bye bye Harley and I will be a RT owner only ...
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Last post by guest4031
Thu Sep 15, 2016 12:17 am
Low seat swap
Replies: 11
by
slparry »
Sat Apr 23, 2016 9:15 am
My recently acquired 12RT LC LE has a factory low heated seat, anyone with a standard heated seat want to swap for a low one?
Update
after checking...
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Last post by guest4031
Thu Sep 15, 2016 12:13 am
Tyre pressures fully loaded
Replies: 53
by
Northern Soul »
Mon Aug 22, 2016 8:52 am
We're off on a big European trip next week and the bike will be fully loaded, 50L top box and both panniers. I'll also be carrying a pillion.
What...
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Last post by Casbar
Wed Sep 14, 2016 8:13 pm
Enclosed Trailering multiple bikes...
Replies: 4
by
mbro »
Fri Sep 09, 2016 10:32 pm
Hi folks. I've been teaching a friend of mine how to ride bikes. He has never ridden street before and doesn't have his license yet, so...
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Last post by mbro
Tue Sep 13, 2016 8:06 pm
Parcel of trouble?
Replies: 26
by
lobdeggydog »
Thu Aug 18, 2016 4:02 pm
Following on from this post
I've been getting some miles in on the bike but I'm getting increasingly concerned about it.
Monday, jumped on it after...
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Last post by lobdeggydog
Mon Sep 12, 2016 2:22 pm
Alternative Inner Bag - 49litre
Replies: 3
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Sullivj »
Sat Sep 10, 2016 7:34 am
Not wanting to pay nearly £100 (!) for the BMW liner bag, I got this one in Argos for £17.
As you can see, it fits a treat.
It won't appeal to the...
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Last post by Sullivj
Sun Sep 11, 2016 7:32 pm
Bumped into Maz12
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by guest3074 » Sat Sep 10, 2016 8:03 pm
Called at the local dealers today for the 1st annual service and Maz12 was also in for a service, we've never meet before but just goes to show you...
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Last post by Maz12
Sat Sep 10, 2016 10:02 pm
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