General discussion of the BMW R1200RT/R1250RT
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Last post by srpuywa
Sat Sep 19, 2020 12:52 am
New Member from North Georgia, USA
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redcat255 »
Thu Sep 03, 2020 2:55 pm
Hello! Thanks for allowing me to join. I have a 2007 R1200RT (Plus a 1981 R100RS and 2003 Yamaha XVS1100). I'm looking forward to...
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Last post by redcat255
Tue Sep 08, 2020 3:03 pm
riders backrest
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hammo »
Mon Sep 07, 2020 7:13 pm
Anyone know of a UK supplier who sells rider backrest for a BMW RT? on Sargent website it states that there backrest will not fit an OEM stock seat...
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Last post by Kunkies
Tue Sep 08, 2020 1:56 pm
Strap-on Storage Cubby w/backrest
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ezymount »
Fri Aug 14, 2020 3:24 pm
I have been considering the design and build of a storage cubby with built-in adjustable backrest. It would secure via quick release straps and be...
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Last post by slowvet
Mon Sep 07, 2020 4:16 pm
Today didn't pan out quite as expected.
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Rod »
Sat Aug 15, 2020 9:19 pm
Any ride that gets you home without tarmac surfing or sudden deceleration events is a good ride. However there are some days and rides that make you...
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Last post by MikeS
Sat Sep 05, 2020 5:42 pm
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Last post by David.
Fri Sep 04, 2020 10:40 am
SOFT THROTTLE
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mondeoman »
Sat Aug 22, 2020 11:49 am
Very recently changed from a 2016 1200 RT LE to a brand new 1250 RT LE, the 1250 throttle action is soft , by that I mean that the 1250 twistgrip for...
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Last post by mondeoman
Fri Sep 04, 2020 8:42 am
Another new member
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PanMan_2ndDan »
Thu Sep 03, 2020 10:31 am
Hi everyone,
I would just like to introduce myself, riding a R1200RT LC (2014, also have a 2015 GSA), and coming towards retirement age.
Have done...
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Last post by bandytales
Thu Sep 03, 2020 5:05 pm
Additions
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hammo »
Tue Aug 25, 2020 4:36 pm
Hi everyone , I,m thinking of a denali lighting kit for my 2018 RTLE any preference to the fitting kits ? cansmart / hezcan ? any information is...
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Last post by Casbar
Thu Aug 27, 2020 5:59 pm
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Last post by Casbar
Thu Aug 27, 2020 2:27 pm
Starter button problems
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Glencoe »
Fri Aug 14, 2020 9:38 am
Advice please.
My 64 RT now has 54k miles, the starter button is having intermittent moments when nothing happens, no click and no engagement of the...
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Last post by exportman
Tue Aug 25, 2020 5:41 pm
New member here
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Motorhead1977 »
Mon Aug 10, 2020 2:14 am
Hi all. Found this site from a link on another BMW BBS and just signed up. I'm in upstate NY and have been riding motorcycles for over 50 years. Used...
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Last post by DrDecay
Tue Aug 25, 2020 5:17 pm
Hello
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Humphrey1 »
Sun May 24, 2020 4:13 pm
Hello everyone.
I’m new to the forum. Been a keen motorcyclist all my life. Just bought Mt first BMW. A 2005 R1200 RT. Sadly be a few weeks before...
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Last post by Humphrey1
Tue Aug 25, 2020 11:26 am
Sore Butt
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hammo »
Sun Aug 09, 2020 4:50 pm
Must be getting old , a two hour ride yesterday and my butt is complaining , looking at a gel pad as anyone used an Airhawk seat pad they seem to get...
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Last post by jackronner
Thu Aug 13, 2020 8:39 pm
My R1250RT How I set it up
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DavidMcK »
Thu Aug 13, 2020 10:42 am
A wee video of how I setup my R1250RT, hope it helps someone.
To help others search for things, these are a list of what I have added.
Gopro...
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Last post by DavidMcK
Thu Aug 13, 2020 10:42 am
What does MU mean ?
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Our Gee »
Sat Aug 08, 2020 4:23 pm
Hello all,
Looking through the many ads. for used RT,s that are available I have noticed that a good number are described as follows BMW...
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Last post by RTs4me
Sun Aug 09, 2020 10:50 am
has anyone re-mapped their ECU??
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ds99 »
Mon Aug 03, 2020 9:50 am
has anyone here re-mapped/re-flashed their ECU?
here in the UK Hilltop are quite a well known outfit that do this, there are many others. costs are...
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Last post by gogs01
Fri Aug 07, 2020 2:18 pm
Road Rag
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jackronner »
Tue Aug 04, 2020 11:22 pm
Don't know if I've posted this before: Not a misogynist here, but as a motorcyclist for over 50 yrs. and especially in the past decade or so, ...
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Last post by Casbar
Thu Aug 06, 2020 5:12 pm
Should I buy this RT
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FirstTimeBuyer »
Tue Aug 04, 2020 1:37 am
Hi always wanted a RT but I broke my left ankle In a football injury so I have been unable to ride manual bikes. For the past 4 years I have been...
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Last post by MEM62
Wed Aug 05, 2020 11:32 am
Retro fits
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mondeoman »
Mon Aug 03, 2020 11:29 am
Does anyone know if the corona lights (circular angel eyes) and the high level top box brake light can be retro fitted to a 1650 RT LE ? I've...
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Last post by mondeoman
Tue Aug 04, 2020 3:28 pm
New Headset Communication System
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Toes »
Sat Aug 01, 2020 2:05 am
After traveling some 40+ years with my brother in law with neither of us able to communicate with one another, other than by pointing to the gas tank...
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Last post by bicyclenut
Mon Aug 03, 2020 10:42 pm
Love my BMW low-seat
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jackronner »
Sat Aug 01, 2020 9:47 pm
Got a lightly-used one for $200 (he said he bought it new for $450). Boy, does it make a difference when backing into a parking slot. I'd...
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Last post by PeteM
Sun Aug 02, 2020 9:49 am
biking heaven
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hammo »
Fri Jul 31, 2020 7:29 pm
What a great run today tried suggested route from MCN Barnard Castle / Alston /St Bees /Ambleside /Barnard Castle, great weather lots of bikers to...
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Last post by gogs01
Sat Aug 01, 2020 10:50 am
Fourth battery in FOB 2016 RT LC since May
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NLC »
Mon Jul 27, 2020 7:15 am
I’m on my fourth battery in my FOB since May. Key missing display comes on then off. Range of FOB decreases. Dealer says I’m using the wrong brand of...
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Last post by T6pilot
Sat Aug 01, 2020 4:28 am
Aarrgh, not another burned out headlight
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RT Slim »
Mon Jul 27, 2020 5:21 am
That makes three burned out bulbs in 49k miles. And once again it happened in the middle of a trip. Now I get the pleasure of seeing the lit up...
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Last post by RT Slim
Thu Jul 30, 2020 10:13 pm
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