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R1250RT brake pedal adjustment; Can't get there from here.

Last post by Panman40 « Fri Jul 14, 2023 7:17 am
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by ssokolich » Thu Jul 13, 2023 11:37 pm

Hi all,

After giving my new(used) 2019 RT a once over after getting it home. I noticed during the ride home the rear brake pedal seemed a little...

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Last post by Panman40
Fri Jul 14, 2023 7:17 am
Hill Start Control

Last post by Jggpossum « Thu May 25, 2023 11:51 pm
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by Twisty Road » Wed Jan 25, 2023 9:00 pm
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I've tried a number of times and different ways to activate the Hill Start Control while stopped on an incline. Succeeded once by accident but don't...
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Last post by Jggpossum
Thu May 25, 2023 11:51 pm
hex can and Innovv V3 camera

Last post by Casbar « Sun Mar 05, 2023 1:58 pm
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by exportman » Fri Mar 03, 2023 2:06 pm

Hi
Thought I would share how I have fixed my Hexcan and Innovv Camera on my new 1250

The hexcan is under the tail of the pillion seat. the supplied...

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Last post by Casbar
Sun Mar 05, 2023 1:58 pm
Switchgear and buttons lube ?

Last post by Our Gee « Wed Mar 01, 2023 4:27 pm
Replies: 11
by Panman40 » Sat Feb 25, 2023 7:37 am

I can’t help thinking the switchgear / buttons and wonderwheel on my 2019 RT feel a bit clicky and well…cheap :o . I’ve tried a small squirt of a...

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Last post by Our Gee
Wed Mar 01, 2023 4:27 pm
Tank bags: can one off a K1200 be made to fit an RT?

Last post by hammo « Fri Feb 24, 2023 8:57 am
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by Glacial » Tue Feb 21, 2023 5:35 pm

OEM tank bags for 2010-13 R1200RTs are like hens teeth. I’ve been looking at ones made for the K1200/K1300 and wondering if one of them can be...

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Last post by hammo
Fri Feb 24, 2023 8:57 am
Front wheel removal aid

Last post by Excellence « Thu Feb 23, 2023 1:43 pm
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by Excellence » Thu Jan 19, 2023 3:25 pm

Hi
So fed up with the ice, salt and snow being back on the roads once again that I'm farkling again!!
I'm getting together everything we might need...

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Last post by Excellence
Thu Feb 23, 2023 1:43 pm
Additional mirror

Last post by Jack_the_Lad « Fri Jan 20, 2023 9:03 pm
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by slparry » Wed Mar 30, 2022 3:27 pm

If you want to fit a handlebar mounted mirror on the throttle side of your wethead R12x0RT you need to replace the brake reservoir clamp with this...

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Last post by Jack_the_Lad
Fri Jan 20, 2023 9:03 pm
Shoei neotec mod

Last post by rbarker « Sun Jan 15, 2023 4:45 am
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by Hodge » Tue May 01, 2018 2:47 pm

Just thought i would share a little modification to my shoei neotec. I hot conditions the vents don't allow enough cool air into the helmet as my...

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Last post by rbarker
Sun Jan 15, 2023 4:45 am
Rocker cover protection

Last post by Excellence « Mon Jan 09, 2023 10:59 pm
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by Excellence » Wed Dec 21, 2022 12:01 pm

As I can't ride at the moment for snow, ice and mountains of salt on the roads up here I thought I'd see what might help preserve the '21 RT a bit...

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Last post by Excellence
Mon Jan 09, 2023 10:59 pm
Ease up on the cleaning!!

Last post by David. « Sun Jan 08, 2023 10:20 am
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by Excellence » Sat Dec 03, 2022 9:04 pm

As soon as I bought the bike about 1k ago I trimmed a wee bit of conveyor belting to fasten at the bottom of the engine front guard so that it hung...

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Last post by David.
Sun Jan 08, 2023 10:20 am
Screen cleaner

Last post by BoB21 « Wed Dec 14, 2022 8:02 am
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by Cas21 » Sun May 28, 2017 4:46 pm
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i always clean my screen by giving it a good soak to soften the little bugs and then wash it as normal.
Keep looking at Rainex to give me better...
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Last post by BoB21
Wed Dec 14, 2022 8:02 am
Fuel gauge strip

Last post by vesper1957 « Sun Nov 13, 2022 1:10 am
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by zzwenn » Sun Nov 07, 2021 1:09 pm

Hi all,

did you have the problem that the fuel gauge didn't work for you and it's the old models with an electronic strip rather than a float? Mine...

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Last post by vesper1957
Sun Nov 13, 2022 1:10 am
Checking Antifreeze level?

Last post by Doctor T « Fri Sep 02, 2022 11:04 am
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by Randyjaco » Mon Aug 01, 2022 6:31 pm

With all of this summer heat, I am more concerned with the level of my antifreeze. I have found that it is nearly impossible to see the level through...

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Last post by Doctor T
Fri Sep 02, 2022 11:04 am
Help with grips

Last post by joeducati « Mon Aug 29, 2022 6:56 pm
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by ptong971 » Sun Mar 11, 2018 10:46 pm

I just bought a 2016 R1200RT from a friend. I am traditionally a Goldwing driver. I use Kuryakyn Isogrips because I have hands the size...

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Last post by joeducati
Mon Aug 29, 2022 6:56 pm
Tips On Handling

Last post by Plodbike1962 « Tue Jul 19, 2022 6:34 pm
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by guest3954 » Wed Nov 16, 2016 12:58 pm
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Just for fun, but there are some good Heads Up and Weight Transfer Moves

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Last post by Plodbike1962
Tue Jul 19, 2022 6:34 pm
R1200rt wet head mirrors holding water

Last post by Casbar « Mon Jul 04, 2022 4:34 pm
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by Stu » Sat Jul 02, 2022 8:18 pm

Anyone who has washed and polished their bike will understand how frustrating it it on the wet head for water to collect behind the mirrors!

Well...

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Last post by Casbar
Mon Jul 04, 2022 4:34 pm
DIY roadside kickstand spring removal/replacement

Last post by scunny12 « Thu Apr 14, 2022 1:53 pm
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by jackronner » Thu Apr 14, 2022 6:03 am

The spring just broke at the upper hooks on my 2009 RT. I bungied the stand up as a stop gap to contact the switch and get home. I have another...

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Last post by scunny12
Thu Apr 14, 2022 1:53 pm
R 1200 rt headlights

Last post by NOMAP « Sun Apr 03, 2022 5:50 am
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by Jocke » Thu Aug 06, 2020 5:22 pm
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Has anyone tested effective led pulps with resistance box, instead of ordinary H7 To RT ?

As known, without resistor canbus system does not accept...
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Last post by NOMAP
Sun Apr 03, 2022 5:50 am
How does one adjust the Instrument Panel?

Last post by jackronner « Tue Feb 01, 2022 8:25 pm
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by Randyjaco » Mon Jan 31, 2022 8:16 pm

I can't figure out how to adjust the position of the instrument panel on my 2017 RT. I have tried doing what the manual says. It moves slightly but...

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Last post by jackronner
Tue Feb 01, 2022 8:25 pm
Rear Rack Removal (Caution Needed)

Last post by David. « Tue Jan 11, 2022 7:33 pm
Replies: 8
by Our Gee » Fri Jul 29, 2016 7:22 am

Just a word of caution to anyone contemplating removing the RT Rear Luggage Rack. There are two M6 x 20 Oval Head Torx Screws which are accessed from...

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Last post by David.
Tue Jan 11, 2022 7:33 pm
Programming Key Fob, keyless ride

Last post by slparry « Wed Nov 10, 2021 12:50 pm
Replies: 15
by austavla » Fri Aug 11, 2017 5:32 pm
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Hi
Here is what I had to do when programming the Key fob.
1. Remove the windscreen.
2. Remove the Cover for windsreen adjuster, and locate the Ring...
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Last post by slparry
Wed Nov 10, 2021 12:50 pm
Keyless battery replacement

Last post by T6pilot « Fri Oct 08, 2021 8:02 pm
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by Paul Andrews » Mon Oct 04, 2021 1:47 am

Does anyone have a trick for getting the battery compartment open (keyless ride)? I think BMW used superglue on the dang thing...

I'm trying not to...

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Last post by T6pilot
Fri Oct 08, 2021 8:02 pm
What do you use to keep your chrome exhaust shiny?

Last post by David. « Sun Jun 13, 2021 6:52 am
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by gadgetgaz » Thu Mar 19, 2020 7:33 am
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I just got a 2014 RT LE with a chrome exhaust system but it needs cleaning and shining. I tried Autosol on a small section but the elbow grease...
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Last post by David.
Sun Jun 13, 2021 6:52 am
Pannier locking mechanism seems to be worn.

Last post by David. « Sun Nov 08, 2020 12:06 pm
Replies: 3
by Glencoe » Thu Nov 05, 2020 4:36 pm

When returning pannier to the bike m y pannier locking system is proving difficult to close.
The handle is no longer closing, causing the mechanism...

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Last post by David.
Sun Nov 08, 2020 12:06 pm
Skeene Rear LED lighting kit for 1200RT.

Last post by bicyclenut « Tue Nov 19, 2019 9:15 pm
Replies: 2
by hammo » Mon Nov 18, 2019 3:32 pm

Hi anyone purchased and fitted this kit to their 1200RT ? Santa is coming and i may treat myself , i read on the website that this kit requires no...

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Last post by bicyclenut
Tue Nov 19, 2019 9:15 pm

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