Having Problems with your BMW R1200RT/R1250RT? or have some Maintenance and Service questions?
Saddle bag / Sidecase Lock
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by
CrouseKa »
Fri Dec 30, 2022 3:35 pm
Has anybody had an issue with the saddlebag lock. My left saddlebag won't unlatch when the saddlebag is seated on the bike, but works fine when it is...
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Last post by CrouseKa
Sat Dec 31, 2022 3:25 pm
Torque Wrench
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by
CapnJohn »
Mon Feb 14, 2022 4:51 am
For those doing their own maintenance, does anyone have a recommendation on a make/model for a torque wrench? Digital or mechanical?
Mechanical click...
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Last post by Steve398
Thu Dec 29, 2022 6:38 pm
Gearbox Oil Twincam RT
Replies: 47
by
Our Gee »
Thu Sep 15, 2016 9:58 am
As of my last service I now only use my dealer for what I would describe as Selective Task Servicing . In other words I carry out the more simple...
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Last post by Stu
Wed Dec 28, 2022 9:15 pm
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Last post by exportman
Wed Dec 28, 2022 4:40 pm
Motoscan
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by
John O »
Fri Jun 17, 2022 9:04 pm
What functions are available for a rt1200 2011 on the motoscan app
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Last post by Stu
Wed Dec 28, 2022 2:11 pm
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Last post by Doctor T
Tue Dec 20, 2022 4:52 pm
2007rt fork oil replacement
Replies: 16
by
Doctor T »
Thu Dec 15, 2022 9:10 pm
Hi, chaps. Whilst the weather is +1c i thought i would change the oil in my forks.
Questions i have are.
1. What is the standard fork oil weight?
2....
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Last post by David.
Sat Dec 17, 2022 12:20 pm
Swapping ZFE and other woes
Replies: 11
by
Nick Evans »
Sun Jan 10, 2021 10:40 pm
I have long had an issue with my bike, where the parking lights do not go off ever. It is an issue with the ZFE, the relevant pin is permanently...
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Last post by Nick Evans
Fri Dec 16, 2022 4:00 pm
Battery charging advice for AGM batteries
Replies: 10
by
Steve398 »
Sun Dec 11, 2022 11:17 am
I’ve always been a ‘stick it on charge full time’ maintenance routine for my bikes, but following advice from a friend (thanks Panman) I did a search...
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Last post by Stu
Tue Dec 13, 2022 7:10 pm
Camhead - Gear Linkage Lubrication
Replies: 17
by
David. »
Wed Dec 07, 2022 9:51 pm
There has been some discussion in the Winter Maintenance thread about gear linkage lubrication. Found a thread on R1200GS.INFO which suggests that...
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Last post by David.
Sun Dec 11, 2022 6:28 pm
Winter Maintenance List
Replies: 93
by
mbro »
Mon Sep 19, 2016 10:35 pm
The riding season is by no means over, but I have some maintenance to do this winter, so this is what my list looks like. I'm interested in whatever...
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Last post by David.
Wed Dec 07, 2022 2:44 pm
Clutch Replacement - 2009 R1200RT
Replies: 8
by
Corker203 »
Tue Nov 29, 2022 3:13 pm
Greetings Everyone,
After experiencing clutch wear issues late this riding season, I have decided to replace the clutch on my own in an attempt to...
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Last post by Corker203
Mon Dec 05, 2022 5:28 pm
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Last post by Steve398
Tue Nov 29, 2022 4:58 pm
2011 Camhead - clunky gear changes
Replies: 10
by
Marvin2Shoes »
Sat Nov 26, 2022 4:31 am
2011 camhead - dry clutch.
Gear change from N to 1st, 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd are clunky . The bike doesn't creep when revved in gear with clutch...
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Last post by Marvin2Shoes
Mon Nov 28, 2022 11:25 pm
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Last post by Dochatley
Thu Nov 17, 2022 1:41 pm
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Last post by Wierpig
Wed Nov 16, 2022 1:27 pm
Winter Maintenance
Replies: 2
by
Stu »
Sun Nov 13, 2022 5:34 pm
Now that the weather has started to turn here in the UK I tend to put the bike away for the majority of it.
As a result I take the time to do some...
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Last post by Stu
Sun Nov 13, 2022 7:12 pm
Service question
Replies: 4
by
Dreadnought »
Fri Nov 04, 2022 10:44 am
Morning all,
Total noob question, what are the service intervals for a 2018 R1200RT? The bike has done 13k and was serviced 12 months ago, but only...
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Last post by Dreadnought
Sun Nov 06, 2022 6:20 am
Air filter
Replies: 10
by
Catfunt »
Tue Sep 22, 2015 2:26 pm
Hi all, I thought some of you may be interested in seeing my air filter as changed yesterday. The BMW original lasted 8500 miles and this one - a...
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Last post by David.
Tue Nov 01, 2022 3:47 pm
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Last post by guillyt
Fri Oct 28, 2022 10:20 am
Final Drive Boot Assembly
Replies: 11
by
Our Gee »
Wed Nov 04, 2020 4:01 pm
Does anyone know what type of Sealant is used by BMW during assembly of the Rubber Boot which goes between the Final Drive and the Swing Arm. It's...
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Last post by Stu
Wed Oct 26, 2022 7:12 pm
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Last post by CH47AV8R
Fri Oct 21, 2022 9:17 pm
Keyless dash warning
Replies: 5
by
Steve398 »
Sun Oct 16, 2022 3:53 pm
A couple of days ago I went out and turned the ignition on via a keyless fob and noticed that there was a dash warning icon showing a key with a half...
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Last post by Steve398
Sun Oct 16, 2022 6:52 pm
2018 1200 RT mirror case replacement
Replies: 2
by
bmwone »
Sun Apr 10, 2022 4:52 pm
Had a mild tip over on my 18 RT and scarred up the right side mirror housing. I assume that I can replace the housing only, but looking at the parts...
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Last post by Doctor T
Sat Sep 24, 2022 3:28 pm
Fuel strip fault
Replies: 7
by
Doctor T »
Thu Sep 22, 2022 5:05 pm
After nearly a year my fuel strip has given up. A zap worked when i first got the bike but now nothing. Going through the service history i found...
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Last post by Doctor T
Fri Sep 23, 2022 7:05 pm
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