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Highway Pegs on Crash bars

Last post by SenorPink « Sat Nov 16, 2024 7:54 am
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by Mars Red Ken » Fri Feb 16, 2024 6:03 pm

I'm looking to put crash bars/engine guards on my RT. I've found one piece bars that look to be extensive to put on, and I've found the left/right...

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Last post by SenorPink
Sat Nov 16, 2024 7:54 am
Innovv K7 now fitted

Last post by bikerdog « Fri Sep 20, 2024 4:28 pm
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by EasyRider » Mon Jul 01, 2024 4:17 pm
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So my Innovv K7 is all fitted and working.
It cost me £300 for the K7 system and £35 (rip off) for the front camera bracket
I have a Hex EasyCan...
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Last post by bikerdog
Fri Sep 20, 2024 4:28 pm
Christmas gift

Last post by jclaudej « Sun Aug 11, 2024 9:21 am
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by jclaudej » Sat Dec 24, 2022 10:20 am

Hello from France

If like me, there is still a Cradle Connected Ride from your GS1200, some pictures of the integration of Connected Ride BMW on my...

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Last post by jclaudej
Sun Aug 11, 2024 9:21 am
Storing a D-lock

Last post by David. « Wed Aug 07, 2024 9:52 pm
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by Wooster » Wed Aug 07, 2024 4:04 pm

I wonder if anyone has found a solution to store a D-lock?
I have a Roadlok on the front wheel, which is a fantastic device (although a little bit...

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Last post by David.
Wed Aug 07, 2024 9:52 pm
drivers seat

Last post by Doctor T « Sun Aug 04, 2024 5:00 pm
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by maurice » Thu Jul 25, 2024 11:39 pm

i have just bought a 1200rt (05 model) and find i need a lower seat. with the standard seat in its lowest position i can reach the floor but not with...

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Last post by Doctor T
Sun Aug 04, 2024 5:00 pm
Rear Brake Disc Removal

Last post by cyclone7 « Fri Jul 26, 2024 8:22 am
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by cyclone7 » Sun Jul 21, 2024 5:59 am

Hi Folks,

How do you get the rear brake disc off. From what I can see there is no clearance for a torx to fit as the diff blocks all of the...

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Last post by cyclone7
Fri Jul 26, 2024 8:22 am
Centre stand security

Last post by EasyRider « Sun Jul 21, 2024 3:20 pm
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by Stu » Wed Feb 22, 2023 7:36 pm
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Saw these advertised for sale for the R1200GS

Its a modification to the centre stand in exchange for a lot of money :shock:

It allows you to...
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Last post by EasyRider
Sun Jul 21, 2024 3:20 pm
Pannier drop.

Last post by GuyRT « Fri Jul 05, 2024 10:21 am

by GuyRT » Fri Jul 05, 2024 10:21 am

I never liked the way BMW designed the pannier lids without sufficient damping when you open them.
Ideally, they should have made them like the top...

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Last post by GuyRT
Fri Jul 05, 2024 10:21 am
Bike balance for tyre changes

Last post by EasyRider « Mon Jul 01, 2024 7:03 am
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by Jeffem » Sun Jun 09, 2024 9:14 am

Hi, If anyone has lost a small metal ‘thingy’ the good news is I’ve found it! The bad news is that I found it sticking out of my back tyre!...

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Last post by EasyRider
Mon Jul 01, 2024 7:03 am
Shift Lever Enhancement

Last post by slparry « Sat Jun 29, 2024 1:17 pm
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by RPGR90s » Fri Jun 21, 2024 11:27 pm

I have a brand new 2024 RT and love it so far.

I had surgery on my left big toe, which was fused last fall and upshifts have been a challenge and...

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Last post by slparry
Sat Jun 29, 2024 1:17 pm
Bulb replacemet the quick way

Last post by Robin101 « Mon Jun 17, 2024 12:52 pm
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by Doctor T » Wed Jan 11, 2023 1:56 pm

One of my sidelight bulbs blow. Thinking this is here we go, scratched and bloody hand time. Then i had a thought. Now this is for my 2007 model but...

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Last post by Robin101
Mon Jun 17, 2024 12:52 pm
Tankbag vs kill switch

Last post by burridge01 « Sun Jun 09, 2024 3:16 pm
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by jtcompton » Tue Sep 12, 2023 12:43 am

Hey All, got a 2012 Camhead. Has anyone already done this?
The right handle bar switch is attached with one T8 screw. When the tool comes I plan to...

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Last post by burridge01
Sun Jun 09, 2024 3:16 pm
USB connections

Last post by slparry « Fri May 17, 2024 11:00 am
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by Paul Andrews » Mon Jun 01, 2020 9:51 pm
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Brand new here to the forum with a brand new '20 1250RT. All the technology on the bike is quite distracting at first (love the quick shifter,) but...
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Last post by slparry
Fri May 17, 2024 11:00 am
Panniers Repair Project..

Last post by EasyRider « Mon Mar 25, 2024 5:07 am
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by EasyRider » Sun Dec 03, 2023 8:12 am
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There is not a Project section on here. So i thought i would put this thread in the Tips & Tricks section.

So when i bought my new to me R1250RT...
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Last post by EasyRider
Mon Mar 25, 2024 5:07 am
Antenna Chop

Last post by W8NONU « Sun Mar 24, 2024 1:18 am

by W8NONU » Sun Mar 24, 2024 1:18 am

I’m not a fan of the front end looks with the long antenna. After checking reception with the OEM antenna I cut it to 6” long from the base of the...

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Last post by W8NONU
Sun Mar 24, 2024 1:18 am
Drilling holes in screens !

Last post by Stu « Fri Mar 22, 2024 8:37 pm
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by jesim1 » Tue Mar 19, 2024 2:31 pm

I fitted a Power bronze touring screen to my 22 RT and felt that although it was better than the original, the added size meant I was getting a bit...

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Last post by Stu
Fri Mar 22, 2024 8:37 pm
Cleaning Alloy Wheels

Last post by Capt Sisko « Thu Mar 21, 2024 9:20 pm
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by 009jim » Sun Apr 16, 2023 4:02 am

I have factory alloy wheels on my RT. They appear to be a light grey painted finish. I've been cleaning the wheels starting with slightly soapy water...

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Last post by Capt Sisko
Thu Mar 21, 2024 9:20 pm
Swingarm lower suspension protection

Last post by burridge01 « Tue Feb 20, 2024 7:11 pm
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by Excellence » Sun Jan 01, 2023 1:45 pm
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Now I'm sober, (Happy New Year to everyone) this morning I had a look at the swingarm to spring knuckle. Even after only 5/6k miles it was filthy and...
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Last post by burridge01
Tue Feb 20, 2024 7:11 pm
Centre stand removal

Last post by Jeffem « Wed Feb 07, 2024 10:00 am
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by Jeffem » Fri Feb 02, 2024 7:25 pm

R1200RT LC 2017. New to me but the state of the centre stand is really bugging me. Removing the spring is a challenge but the multiple washers method...

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Last post by Jeffem
Wed Feb 07, 2024 10:00 am
06 RT top case color match 946

Last post by Wine Country RT « Thu Dec 21, 2023 5:57 pm

by Wine Country RT » Thu Dec 21, 2023 5:57 pm

Hi All,
I decided to color match my top case to the paint on my 06 RT, and I have to say finding this paint was no easy task. I finally went to...

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Last post by Wine Country RT
Thu Dec 21, 2023 5:57 pm
Lower an RT Center Stand

Last post by sre7 « Thu Dec 21, 2023 5:39 pm
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by sre7 » Wed Jun 21, 2023 2:29 am

Greetings Guys and Gals, I am considering lowering my 2007 RT by installing the EPM Performance HyperPro -1 lowering springs. Even though the EPM...

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Last post by sre7
Thu Dec 21, 2023 5:39 pm
Heated Grip Repair

Last post by wily_coyote « Tue Dec 05, 2023 8:29 pm

by wily_coyote » Tue Dec 05, 2023 8:29 pm

I've been slowly working around my new-to-me 2010RT and the one remaining job was a dead RH heated grip. Searching the interweb wasn't all that...

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Last post by wily_coyote
Tue Dec 05, 2023 8:29 pm
Grip Puppie Install

Last post by wily_coyote « Tue Dec 05, 2023 7:30 pm
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by Gavj » Fri Oct 16, 2020 5:35 pm

Each to their own but I like Grip Puppies..... I have had them on my last 3 bikes and also had foam grips in the eighties on my RD350LC,

Anyway,...

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Last post by wily_coyote
Tue Dec 05, 2023 7:30 pm
Phone compartment

Last post by Totaled TL « Sat Oct 21, 2023 3:58 am
Replies: 11
by Maxnam376 » Fri Jun 16, 2023 4:25 pm

Anybody have a solution about phone compartment to small. Do they make an upgraded one little bigger.

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Last post by Totaled TL
Sat Oct 21, 2023 3:58 am
Wind Deflectors???

Last post by BoxerSharkRT « Fri Sep 22, 2023 4:51 pm
Replies: 5
by Randyjaco » Wed May 24, 2023 4:27 pm

In my quest for a cooler summer ride, I would like to remove the clear wind deflectors underneath the windshield. There seem to be 2 screws that are...

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Last post by BoxerSharkRT
Fri Sep 22, 2023 4:51 pm

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