General discussion of the BMW R1200RT/R1250RT
Going to be a fun ride home!
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Windy »
Wed Mar 08, 2023 9:31 pm
At least the snow doesn’t seem to be settling!! I leave work at midnight so looking forward to seeing how my new RT is in inclement weather!!
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Last post by Windy
Thu Mar 09, 2023 9:39 am
Dodging exhaust flap bullets!!
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Excellence »
Fri Mar 03, 2023 11:10 pm
Dodging exhaust flap bullets!!
So... it appears now that not all private sellers of BMW motorcycles are necessarily truthful. Having cleared every...
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Last post by Panman40
Wed Mar 08, 2023 3:50 pm
Ali Express - Crankcase covers
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Sullivj »
Mon Mar 06, 2023 4:24 pm
I've had a quote to repaint the Crankcase covers on my 2012 RT.
For less than the cost of a repaint, I can but a new set from Ali Express. I wonder...
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Last post by David.
Mon Mar 06, 2023 4:54 pm
Oxfordshire garage advice
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Windy »
Sun Feb 26, 2023 12:25 pm
I'm picking up my new to me bike next week and want to get it serviced. I'm in Oxford. There is a Motorad main dealer but I've never been one for...
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Last post by Windy
Fri Mar 03, 2023 10:21 am
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Last post by David.
Wed Mar 01, 2023 6:03 pm
R1250RT Safety Recall
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Casbar »
Wed Jan 25, 2023 10:48 am
Just been informed that our civilian spec BMW R1250Rts are subject to a DVSA Safety recall. Not sure what it entails, the campaign is only 6 days...
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Last post by burridge01
Tue Feb 28, 2023 10:09 pm
GS-911 Advice please
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Excellence »
Fri Feb 10, 2023 7:02 pm
Hi
I don't really do clubs or borrowing/hiring stuff so I'm going to get a GS-911 Wi-Fi.
The bike is a 2021 R1250RT and I'll be doing all my own...
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Last post by Panman40
Mon Feb 27, 2023 9:10 pm
Which fuel
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Windy »
Mon Feb 27, 2023 2:20 pm
I'm getting my r1200rt (2005) in a week just wondered if its better to run on premium unleaded or the standard stuff? Cheers
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Last post by David.
Mon Feb 27, 2023 7:18 pm
R1200RT vs ST1300
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junglie »
Fri Apr 01, 2022 11:53 am
Good morning,
I am new to the forum so please be patient whilst I find my way around!
I have a question which I guess has been done a thousand...
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Last post by Excellence
Sun Feb 26, 2023 9:59 am
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Last post by Tche_Gradiente
Sun Feb 26, 2023 9:53 am
Alarm/ TPS ?
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Doctor T »
Fri Feb 24, 2023 7:24 pm
I’ve found this on the bmwmoa.org site and it looks as if the TPS works through the alarm - if fitted!
I have TPS, so if these work through the alarm...
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Last post by Doctor T
Sat Feb 25, 2023 5:40 pm
DWA Warning - help needed
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ds99 »
Thu Feb 23, 2023 4:10 pm
2007 R1200RT
I have a DWA warning on the dash. I understand this means the alarm battery is low?
Can anyone tell me where this battery is? And what...
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Last post by David.
Fri Feb 24, 2023 7:43 pm
Speedometer Error on my '23 RT
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Motor32 »
Sat Feb 11, 2023 10:19 pm
I just returned from a ride with my phone speedometer app running on my '23 RT.
Speedometer App speed indicated = 50 MPH / TFT = 53MPH
60 MPH /...
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Last post by Excellence
Fri Feb 24, 2023 9:38 am
Power ports and grip heaters ?
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Panman40 »
Tue Feb 21, 2023 7:32 am
I’m finding various comments on the web regarding the max power draw for the power ports on the RT (2019 1250).
My initial plan was to try and add...
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Last post by Kim_Y
Thu Feb 23, 2023 7:31 pm
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Last post by Excellence
Thu Feb 23, 2023 1:19 pm
Quick pic of the new to me RTP
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SD1 »
Wed Feb 08, 2023 12:39 am
Clutch is in, actually got it out for a short ride today. Snapped a quick pic shown here, will do a glamour shoot in the next week. I still have a...
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Last post by 60Aviator
Wed Feb 22, 2023 1:51 pm
Giving up!!!
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Stu »
Fri Feb 17, 2023 8:45 pm
I'm posting this with a very heavy heart.
As much as I love riding my motorcycle and everything that comes with it... This is taking up too much of...
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Last post by Excellence
Tue Feb 21, 2023 10:49 pm
Used R1200RT Price
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DLS »
Tue Feb 21, 2023 8:49 pm
Hello friends, I have a 2021 R1250RT for myself, and I am looking at a 2006 R1200RT for my friend to ride when he visits for the summer from Florida...
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Last post by JRD
Tue Feb 21, 2023 9:13 pm
R1250RT Observations
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robd1 »
Sun Feb 12, 2023 9:39 am
Two weeks ago I picked up my new R1250RT which is my 5th RT. I had heard so much about the 1250 variable cam motor and was excited about the big TFT...
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Last post by Elkinell
Mon Feb 13, 2023 12:26 am
Is the extended warranty worth it?
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MikeS »
Mon Jan 30, 2023 5:02 pm
I know people have debated the merits of the extended warranty before and I've always taken it out.
However, todays experience makes me question the...
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Last post by Elkinell
Sat Feb 11, 2023 10:18 pm
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Last post by Ed Harley
Sat Feb 11, 2023 6:54 pm
License plate screws
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AlabamaRT3B »
Fri Jan 13, 2023 9:35 pm
Somewhat dumb question, but... I went to mount my license tag on my new RT, and there are no screws anywhere to be found. Can anyone tell me what...
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Last post by AlabamaRT3B
Tue Feb 07, 2023 4:55 pm
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Last post by Motor32
Tue Feb 07, 2023 12:06 am
Insurance renewal
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Panman40 »
Sun Feb 05, 2023 8:24 am
Sorry if this has a thread already.
My insurance is due next month on my R1250RT, I’ve done a go compare comparison and almost all insurers want...
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Last post by smileymiley
Mon Feb 06, 2023 6:06 pm
Motorbike rentals in the U.K.
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jackronner »
Tue Jan 24, 2023 10:37 am
I will be touring throughout the UK this summer, and I was wondering if anybody knew of a reasonable rental agency, or even a rideshare program? The...
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Last post by jackronner
Sun Feb 05, 2023 8:44 pm
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