General discussion of the BMW R1200RT/R1250RT
Wife was Punched
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by
EasyRider »
Mon Jan 15, 2024 8:18 am
My wife work for the NHS here in south wales, and last night she was working on A&E.
She came home this morning very upset, when i asked her why, she...
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Last post by ald71
Mon Jan 15, 2024 7:07 pm
Age…
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by
Steve398 »
Sat Jan 13, 2024 4:25 pm
Recently there was a poll concerning the age of the RT riders on this group, where it transpired that 75% of us were 60 or more.
I recently found...
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Last post by EasyRider
Sun Jan 14, 2024 10:55 am
Recorrido por Mexico
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by
andydavis »
Fri Jan 12, 2024 1:15 am
(2009 bought in October with 50K miles) I am getting ready to ride to Mexico next week and was just going over some nuts and bolts. I noticed the...
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Last post by andydavis
Fri Jan 12, 2024 10:23 pm
Stator on 1200/1250 😱
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by
Panman40 »
Sun Jan 07, 2024 7:59 am
Just going through facebook and come across some guy who had to swap out his stator on a gs1200, I’ve heard of this before but what a nightmare job...
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Last post by Casbar
Wed Jan 10, 2024 6:16 pm
plastic emergency key
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by
EasyRider »
Sun Jan 07, 2024 9:49 am
So the people who have keyless, where do you keep your plastic emergency key.
Do you keep it on you all the time in a jacket pocket.
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Last post by Steve398
Mon Jan 08, 2024 8:23 am
Power To The People
by
Capt Sisko »
Sun Jan 07, 2024 3:03 pm
I have an ’18 R1250RT LE that has both extra lights and a power socket for when I want the heated clothing on. What I want to do is to work our what...
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Last post by Capt Sisko
Sun Jan 07, 2024 3:03 pm
Exhaust flaps
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by
Colin S »
Wed Jan 03, 2024 11:46 pm
Hi everyone on this forum. Thank you for having me. I live on the South Coast of England and generally use my bike about once every one to two weeks,...
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Last post by Doctor T
Fri Jan 05, 2024 11:21 am
Just found this site
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by
Doctor T »
Sun Jul 09, 2023 7:31 pm
Fed up with waiting for items from Aliexpress, i started to look around. I stumbled on a site called TEMU. The stuff they have on there is the same...
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Last post by exhussar
Wed Jan 03, 2024 5:52 pm
Which Sena model to get?
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by
kioolt »
Sat Aug 18, 2018 7:43 pm
I will be taking delivery of a 2018 R1200RT Tuesday and I need to know which Sena bluetooth headset to get. My requirements are as follows...
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Last post by Capt Sisko
Sun Dec 31, 2023 11:05 am
Key Fob Programing to bike
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by
EasyRider »
Thu Dec 28, 2023 2:26 pm
Can you have more than one key fob programed to the RT.
Is it only BMW dealers who can program the fob to the bike.
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Last post by EasyRider
Fri Dec 29, 2023 12:37 pm
Top Box Wiring
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by
EasyRider »
Thu Dec 28, 2023 5:30 am
When i fitted the high level brake light to my top box, I found a connector behind the back rest on the top of the top box under the outer shell....
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Last post by EasyRider
Thu Dec 28, 2023 9:56 am
Well someone has to say it
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by
EasyRider »
Wed Dec 20, 2023 9:09 am
So we have all made it though another year (nearly).
Another year older and christmas will soon be here.
So as one of the new guys to the forum and...
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Last post by Coastal Eddy
Wed Dec 27, 2023 8:26 pm
Best seat cover
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by
andydavis »
Thu Dec 21, 2023 9:23 pm
Is there a consensus about the best long distance saddle cover.? On my last two Mexico trips I was on an ST1300 with a comfy Sargeant saddle. My...
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Last post by Steve398
Wed Dec 27, 2023 6:15 pm
Recall - Roadsmart III tyres
by
Glenn »
Tue Dec 26, 2023 5:35 pm
Published on 21/12/2023 - Report-2023-51
Print
Notifying country
Luxembourg
Product category
Motor vehicles
Product
Motorcycle tyre
Name
Sportmax...
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Last post by Glenn
Tue Dec 26, 2023 5:35 pm
Top box case
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by
EasyRider »
Tue Dec 19, 2023 2:05 pm
Ok. am i going mad, but why is there no handle on the BMW OEM large top box.
I took mine off yesterday so i can start removing the bodywork.
I found...
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Last post by Kim_Y
Thu Dec 21, 2023 11:44 pm
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Last post by Doctor T
Sun Dec 17, 2023 6:16 pm
Right valve cover damaged 😭
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by
RC1200 »
Fri Nov 24, 2023 11:52 pm
Hi all. I won't go into it but, bike went over and damaged right valve cover. Any links for valve cover purchase? BMW quoting £173 + vat. Cheers...
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Last post by RC1200
Sat Dec 16, 2023 3:08 pm
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Last post by Doctor T
Sat Dec 16, 2023 2:24 pm
Alpine White
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by
Buck »
Fri Dec 15, 2023 11:26 am
I have a 2018 R1200RT and the log book states Alpine White.
Looking to spray the top box but the paint sprayer says that they only did Alpine White...
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Last post by Buck
Fri Dec 15, 2023 4:33 pm
R-1250-RT Differences
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by
EasyRider »
Mon Dec 11, 2023 7:59 am
So with the R1250RT, when buying accessories or parts. some are listed for years 2019 to 2020, then 2021>. But there are also some listed as 2019>....
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Last post by EasyRider
Mon Dec 11, 2023 1:05 pm
colour codes
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by
ald71 »
Sun Dec 10, 2023 4:12 pm
Hi all,
Does anyone know the paint code or colour of the passenger grab handles on a 2020 Mars red metallic RT. There are some good scratches on...
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Last post by ald71
Sun Dec 10, 2023 5:20 pm
Wonkey cornering
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by
Randyjaco »
Thu Dec 07, 2023 12:17 am
My 17 RT with 23K miles is just not cornering well as it used to. I do the majority of my riding on country roads. Lately I have been noticing a lack...
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Last post by EasyRider
Sun Dec 10, 2023 6:05 am
Panel Protectors
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by
dh110953 »
Thu Dec 07, 2023 2:13 am
Took my 1250RT for a service and whilst drinking coffee noticed these panel protectors on a similar R1250RT, the dealer did not know the make or...
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Last post by Doctor T
Fri Dec 08, 2023 6:27 pm
Plastic valve cover guards
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by
andydavis »
Wed Dec 06, 2023 3:28 am
2009 with plastic valve cover guards. Put them back on? Or put them in a drawer somewhere?
1) They don't do much
2) ...but maybe they do a little?
3)...
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Last post by burridge01
Wed Dec 06, 2023 9:19 pm
Service History
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by
EasyRider »
Mon Dec 04, 2023 3:08 pm
So when i bought my new to me RT last week, I knew it had a full BMW service history with 5 stamps in the book.
Now when the bike was delivered, it...
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Last post by Doctor T
Tue Dec 05, 2023 12:44 pm
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