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Getting the lock out of the top case ....

Last post by slparry « Sat Oct 12, 2019 2:06 pm
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by slparry » Fri Oct 04, 2019 3:52 pm

Ensure the key is in the lock, in the locked position I think, and wiggle it to help locate the release hole

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Last post by slparry
Sat Oct 12, 2019 2:06 pm
2005 R1200RT storage fairing compartment remedy

Last post by Rider1260 « Mon Sep 23, 2019 9:12 pm
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by jackronner » Fri Apr 06, 2018 9:38 pm

:thumbs: Apart from the fact that there's only ONE compartment, I find it poorly designed. Unless you have tiny Trump-hands, it's almost...

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Last post by Rider1260
Mon Sep 23, 2019 9:12 pm
Pivoting your bike around on its side-stand

Last post by Steve F « Fri Jul 12, 2019 6:46 pm
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by jackronner » Sun Apr 15, 2018 1:14 am

Here's the link:

Might be a bit tricky with our big bikes, but in an absolute pinch it might work. I did it once on the center stand on a...

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Last post by Steve F
Fri Jul 12, 2019 6:46 pm
gear indicator

Last post by rmcelroy24@comcast.net « Sat Jun 29, 2019 4:41 pm

by rmcelroy24@comcast.net » Sat Jun 29, 2019 4:41 pm

My 05 RT has had a long history with issues from the potentiometer that controls the gear position indicator. Its mounted on the back of the...

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Last post by rmcelroy24@comcast.net
Sat Jun 29, 2019 4:41 pm
Shoei Neotec

Last post by David. « Thu Sep 20, 2018 8:06 pm
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by Hodge » Sun Aug 06, 2017 5:34 pm

Just a little tip for those like me who find that during the summer months you get a very hot bonce even with vents open.
The inner lining settles on...

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Last post by David.
Thu Sep 20, 2018 8:06 pm
Horn operating at just the wrong moment!

Last post by SteveLindsell « Mon Jul 30, 2018 8:47 pm
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by SteveLindsell » Mon Jul 30, 2018 2:30 pm

Has anyone else had the issue of a tight lock turn operating the horn on a 2014+ RT against a tankbag? On Eurotunnel it even makes me jump!

this...

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Last post by SteveLindsell
Mon Jul 30, 2018 8:47 pm
Pumping Tyres

Last post by Sprintgull « Mon Jul 09, 2018 2:56 pm
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by Sullivj » Sun Jul 08, 2018 9:31 pm

Today, I realised that the tyre inflator at the supermarket, lets air out, instead of putting it in....! The problem being that the short valve...

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Last post by Sprintgull
Mon Jul 09, 2018 2:56 pm
Ferry crossing

Last post by Our Gee « Mon Mar 12, 2018 11:37 am
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by daverj » Mon Jul 04, 2016 7:22 pm
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Hi all. Has anyone used the Hull Zeebrugge ferry crossing? I heard that they don't strap your bike down and don't supply any ratchet straps. ...
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Last post by Our Gee
Mon Mar 12, 2018 11:37 am
LC screen to stay up when ignition turned off

Last post by michaelc2710 « Mon Mar 05, 2018 4:45 pm
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by garr2 » Mon Mar 05, 2018 10:52 am

Is there any way I can get the screen of my 2015 LC to stay up when I turn the ignition off?

When I wash the bike I want to wash the instrument...

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Last post by michaelc2710
Mon Mar 05, 2018 4:45 pm
Rotating brake lever attachment on handlebar 2005 R1200RT

Last post by jackronner « Thu Feb 01, 2018 11:02 pm
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by jackronner » Thu Feb 01, 2018 8:32 pm

I want to slightly rotate the brake lever up about 1/2 inch. Before I start messing with it, will I find that the brake lever unit is fixed in...

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Last post by jackronner
Thu Feb 01, 2018 11:02 pm
RT LC Top lateral panel tabs

Last post by mhr43 « Sun Jan 07, 2018 6:37 pm
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by Casbar » Thu Oct 05, 2017 10:19 am
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So was riding back from a service and I noticed that my right hand top panel was moving along the edge by the power socket. Few days later I took it...
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Last post by mhr43
Sun Jan 07, 2018 6:37 pm
Power Source on LC

Last post by guest5111 « Mon Dec 04, 2017 8:30 pm
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by Glencoe » Tue Mar 28, 2017 4:57 pm
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Hi All
Where best to source a power supply on a 2015 LC for the Roadhawk camera please guys?
Other than the battery, I have the hard wire kit of...
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Last post by guest5111
Mon Dec 04, 2017 8:30 pm
2014- Switch of headlight after engine started

Last post by futterweasel « Sat Nov 11, 2017 10:57 pm
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by Admin » Thu Nov 05, 2015 2:09 pm

2014- Switch of headlight after engine started::

Pres turn signal cancel button for 5 seconds, then without lifting it - flick the button...

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Last post by futterweasel
Sat Nov 11, 2017 10:57 pm
Adding an Alarm Remote - LC 2014 onwards

Last post by tda2806 « Mon Sep 18, 2017 12:27 pm

by tda2806 » Mon Sep 18, 2017 12:27 pm

Having tried and failed to add another alarm remote key fob to my 2014 R1200RT following the instructions in the handbook, I had a lateral thought...

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Last post by tda2806
Mon Sep 18, 2017 12:27 pm
Mirror problem

Last post by RogerM « Mon Aug 14, 2017 6:35 pm
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by axamax » Thu Jul 27, 2017 5:23 pm

R1200RT 2012

Just got back from a trip to France, Italy, Austria and Germany. While I was away the glass fell out of my left-hand mirror, and was...

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Last post by RogerM
Mon Aug 14, 2017 6:35 pm
I improved the handling by loads today!

Last post by MacJ « Fri Aug 11, 2017 6:47 pm
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by stayingupright » Sat Jul 29, 2017 8:22 pm
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By making sure the tyre pressures were correct. They were both low. Now like a different beast.

Just goes to show you don't always have to spend a...
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Last post by MacJ
Fri Aug 11, 2017 6:47 pm
raise the front of the rider seat??????

Last post by skiski111 « Sun Aug 06, 2017 7:16 pm
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by skiski111 » Fri Aug 04, 2017 10:50 pm

Hi all.
i hope this is in the right section but if not ill take my telling off and repost if someone lets me know.
i am eagerly awaiting my new (to...

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Last post by skiski111
Sun Aug 06, 2017 7:16 pm
Where do you store bike's staff?

Last post by timminator « Sun Jul 09, 2017 9:20 pm
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by Terry_RT » Tue May 02, 2017 6:32 am

Greetings all of you! I 've just traded my '08 RT with the new one and I 'm very happy with the ride. Though I can't find a solution where to put the...

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Last post by timminator
Sun Jul 09, 2017 9:20 pm
Help on paint colour

Last post by Terry_RT « Thu Jun 01, 2017 11:08 pm
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by Terry_RT » Thu May 18, 2017 4:59 pm

Greetings,
I need some help with the colour code for my MY16 RT. The colour is NC9 ebony metallic, but I don't know the colour code to paint the top...

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Last post by Terry_RT
Thu Jun 01, 2017 11:08 pm
Turning alarm off

Last post by simbo « Sun May 14, 2017 10:08 am
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by Duggie » Thu Oct 27, 2016 7:14 am
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Is it possible to deactivate the alarm whilst working on or cleaning the bike ? R1200rt 2010 model
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Last post by simbo
Sun May 14, 2017 10:08 am
USB power source

Last post by guest3075 « Sun Apr 09, 2017 3:46 pm
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by Alcfire » Fri Apr 07, 2017 8:54 pm

simular to previous post, I have a 2011 RT with audio, and want to power a perminatly installed camera. The camera is a 4Kam with dvr, the dvr powers...

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Last post by guest3075
Sun Apr 09, 2017 3:46 pm
Keeping visors clean inside and out

Last post by guest2360 « Sun Mar 26, 2017 6:07 pm
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by Glencoe » Fri Nov 18, 2016 1:28 pm
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Having just replaced a couple of visors. What is recommended for keeping clean the anti mist surface without scratching it?
I used Rain X for the...
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Last post by guest2360
Sun Mar 26, 2017 6:07 pm
Trolley Dolly

Last post by tony23 « Tue Feb 14, 2017 7:00 pm
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by Steve F » Sun Feb 12, 2017 5:26 pm

By no means a new gizmo, but what a difference to manoeuvring the bike around the garage when required. Why I didn't get one earlier, heaven knows!...

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Last post by tony23
Tue Feb 14, 2017 7:00 pm
Paddock stands

Last post by Sprintgull « Mon Feb 13, 2017 1:09 pm

by Sprintgull » Mon Feb 13, 2017 1:09 pm

Afternoon All,

Anyone got any recommendations about rear paddock stands for the RT LC? Came close to an embarrassing incident when starting to...

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Last post by Sprintgull
Mon Feb 13, 2017 1:09 pm
Cheap Mirror Retaining Mod

Last post by Reaper999 « Sat Jan 21, 2017 9:18 pm

by Reaper999 » Sat Jan 21, 2017 9:18 pm

I had to take the mirrors and dash trim off today to replace a side light bulb that had popped.
While doing the job I was a little concerned about...

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Last post by Reaper999
Sat Jan 21, 2017 9:18 pm

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