General discussion of the BMW R1200RT/R1250RT
New seat for 2021 RT
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AJC »
Thu Jan 27, 2022 5:42 pm
I'm wanting to change the factory seat on my 2021 RT for a better one. I had a Sargent seat on my previous 1250GSA and it was better than stock...
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Last post by Doctor T
Thu Mar 03, 2022 4:32 pm
BMW reliability
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by
hammo »
Fri Jan 21, 2022 8:00 am
Its time too think of extending my bike warranty , she,s due an MOT , i normally take advantage of BMW monthly warranty , thinking of the pennies...
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Last post by burridge01
Tue Mar 01, 2022 9:18 pm
Wet Head HP loss at elevation
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by
Kunkies »
Wed Feb 23, 2022 6:59 pm
Late spring I'll be venturing out to the Rocky Mountains on my '14 R1200RT. Given our boxers are naturally aspirated, does anyone have any...
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Last post by emlevy
Thu Feb 24, 2022 2:17 pm
Helmets - too good to be true....
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by
Gavj »
Fri Feb 18, 2022 1:00 pm
I keep seeing this advertised, am I missing something
Their prices are rediculously cheap, Shoei helmets, and they say the ship to...
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Last post by Doctor T
Thu Feb 24, 2022 1:59 pm
linked brakes
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Doctor T »
Tue Feb 22, 2022 3:33 pm
When did linked brakes come in and what models have it?.
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Last post by Doctor T
Thu Feb 24, 2022 1:47 pm
R1200RTW BMW Weather protection kit
Replies: 10
by
bandytales »
Tue Nov 21, 2017 9:43 pm
Has anyone fitted the BMW Weather protection kit (see MAX BMW Motorcycles - BMW Parts & Technical Diagrams - R1200RTW (K52) ) fiche # 46-1708 If so,...
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Last post by Steve398
Sat Feb 19, 2022 3:35 pm
peg rubbers
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by
Doctor T »
Fri Feb 18, 2022 4:40 pm
Does anyone know where you can buy replacement rubber for the footrest/pegs?. Looked at the usual places but cant find them listed.
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Last post by David.
Sat Feb 19, 2022 8:07 am
Phone mount option
by
Beameroz »
Tue Feb 15, 2022 4:52 am
This is my solution for mounting my iphone on the handlebar area of my 2015 RT.
Parts needed: Mirror “C” mount from a BMW GS, RAM ball with thread,...
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Last post by Beameroz
Tue Feb 15, 2022 4:52 am
Replacement Battery recommendations
Replies: 20
by
RC51 Tofuman »
Sat Dec 28, 2019 12:42 am
I have searched and really haven't found a definitive answer
2014-2017 RT /Liquid Cooled Wethead
Which aftermarket battery has the best Fitment...
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Last post by David.
Mon Feb 14, 2022 4:38 pm
Looking for Info on 2013 R1200 RT
Replies: 18
by
MotoGeezer »
Wed Jan 26, 2022 11:25 pm
This is my first post and I don't have an RT, yet. I have a tentative purchase setup this weekend for a 2013 model with all the optional...
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Last post by David.
Mon Feb 14, 2022 2:58 pm
2022 R1250RT - ACC Later?
Replies: 5
by
MattB_2020 »
Tue Feb 08, 2022 8:27 pm
Hi all,
Last year I bought a brand new 2021 R1250RT. Made it to just about 5k miles then totaled it coming around a blind corner and hitting a deer...
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Last post by Randyjaco
Thu Feb 10, 2022 3:29 am
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Last post by David.
Mon Feb 07, 2022 4:20 pm
Gas Cap Problems
Replies: 16
by
wethead »
Sat Dec 19, 2020 4:00 am
I have seen a couple of mentions on 'not being able to open a gas cap'
Is there any aftermarketeers that sell a mechanical replacement gas cap for...
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Last post by R2K
Fri Feb 04, 2022 1:27 am
contamination inside LCD instrument cluster
Replies: 8
by
GvG »
Tue Feb 01, 2022 6:02 pm
I have a '20 R1250RT with 7500km on the clock, and last week I noticed a contamination on the inside of the LCD instrument cluster, as if some fluid...
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Last post by GvG
Wed Feb 02, 2022 7:42 pm
fairing power socket
Replies: 12
by
Doctor T »
Sun Jan 30, 2022 4:44 pm
Does anyone know the max watts or amps that the power socket can cope with before tripping the Canbus?
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Last post by Doctor T
Mon Jan 31, 2022 2:57 pm
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Last post by Old-Git
Sun Jan 30, 2022 9:00 am
Battery problem
Replies: 3
by
jackronner »
Mon Jan 24, 2022 8:57 pm
My battery fluids are low and I am in the process of replenishing/charging, but after a quarter mile trip, it refused to start. Very sluggish...
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Last post by Stu
Tue Jan 25, 2022 8:25 pm
MCE insurance
Replies: 6
by
mondeoman »
Tue Jan 18, 2022 3:15 pm
Anyone else in the UK like me in the nightmare scenario with MCE insurance underwriters going into administration and cancelling all policies on...
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Last post by mondeoman
Fri Jan 21, 2022 10:46 am
Engine cutting out during shifting
Replies: 2
by
wethead »
Fri Jan 14, 2022 5:06 pm
..so I close the throttle to upshit, then when I open the throttle again: nothing....no power.
This has happened to me 3 times now. It appears to...
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Last post by italia
Fri Jan 14, 2022 5:45 pm
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Last post by davef1uk
Fri Jan 14, 2022 12:06 am
Vibrating Mirrors Fix Video
by
Motor32 »
Thu Jan 13, 2022 9:48 pm
Here's a video I made to help with the vibrating mirrors on my R1250RT by using some double-sided tape. Not perfect but a cheap improvement.
Steve
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Last post by Motor32
Thu Jan 13, 2022 9:48 pm
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Last post by Talisker
Thu Jan 13, 2022 11:05 am
Fuel grade
Replies: 63
by
laughingboy »
Mon Mar 09, 2015 4:02 pm
Just wondering which grade most of you use? Being new to the RT and reading the label around the tank lid saying to use RON 98, I'd like your...
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Last post by davef1uk
Tue Jan 11, 2022 10:52 pm
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Last post by davef1uk
Tue Jan 11, 2022 10:48 pm
R1200rt rear carrier
Replies: 7
by
Doctor T »
Mon Jan 10, 2022 8:30 pm
Never fitted a top box to my 2007 RT. Now i have one coming to me but i think i may have a problem. Checking the rack today, it seems to be just made...
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Last post by Doctor T
Tue Jan 11, 2022 6:55 pm
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