Having Problems with your BMW R1200RT/R1250RT? or have some Maintenance and Service questions?
R1250RT 2020 key fob battery change
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by
eral »
Sat Oct 31, 2020 4:14 am
Hi,
Just got my new bike today and I am reading the manual (some people do). I cannot figure out how to open the key fob to change the battery. The...
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Last post by RTs4me
Sun Dec 20, 2020 2:53 pm
Hex ezCAN installation problem
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by
Erable »
Sat Dec 19, 2020 7:34 pm
Just wanting to ask the group whether there's a history of ezCAN problems. Basically:
1. I ordered and installed an ezCAN Gen I. It took...
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Last post by Casbar
Sun Dec 20, 2020 11:01 am
what is this from
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by
exportman »
Fri Dec 11, 2020 6:06 pm
Hi
Did my first service today ( until now its been with the BMW Stealer) but I found this loose under the riders seat I think it a breather...
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Last post by exportman
Fri Dec 11, 2020 7:14 pm
Possible fluid leak on 2015 RT
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by
Roymundo »
Sat Nov 14, 2020 10:29 am
I am servicing and an annual clean of my 2015 R1200RT LC with 30k total miles recorded. Whilst cleaning I noticed a black cruddy mess at the engine...
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Last post by David.
Tue Dec 08, 2020 2:25 pm
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Last post by Levisp
Wed Nov 25, 2020 9:20 pm
2012 Twin Cam - Service Costs
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by
David. »
Wed Aug 03, 2016 12:03 pm
My 2012 TC will be due an annual service soon, having spoken to a local BMW dealer, they have offered to do an engine oil & filter change, plus final...
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Last post by Sullivj
Tue Nov 17, 2020 11:16 am
Twin Cam RT "Twist Protection" ?
Replies: 6
by
Our Gee »
Wed Nov 11, 2020 7:57 pm
Further to my post regarding the removal of the Spark Plug covers, which I have now accomplished (thanks David for the info and video), when I...
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Last post by David.
Fri Nov 13, 2020 7:50 am
Most basic task, but help !!
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by
Our Gee »
Wed Nov 11, 2020 9:28 am
Hello all,
Just about to start a valve clearance check on my 2011 Twincam and I'm struggling to remove the Primary Spark Plug black plastic covers. I...
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Last post by David.
Wed Nov 11, 2020 10:12 am
Spurious SOS warning
Replies: 6
by
Talisker »
Fri Oct 30, 2020 8:24 pm
During my last 2 rides the SOS warning has appeared on the dash and disappeared again within a minute or so. On both occasions I was riding and...
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Last post by Casbar
Sun Nov 08, 2020 2:19 pm
Seats
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by
Have i bought a money pit »
Sun Nov 01, 2020 6:58 am
Hi all. I have a 2016 R1200 and neither heated seats work.
It appears on my dash lights that it is on, but they just don't get warm.
My heated...
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Last post by Have i bought a money pit
Sun Nov 08, 2020 10:20 am
Rear Drive Bearing Failure
Replies: 15
by
redcat255 »
Fri Sep 04, 2020 12:37 am
I believe the bearing in my final drive (2007 R1200RT) is failing. While the wheel spins freely, after my last ride, I noticed grease coming...
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Last post by eral
Mon Nov 02, 2020 2:50 am
no neutral
Replies: 15
by
yellowjacket »
Wed Sep 23, 2020 1:14 pm
I do a lot of riding on my 2016 1200RT but every once in a while hit the trails on my 2014 1200GS. I love both bikes and at age 72, I take every...
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Last post by yellowjacket
Mon Oct 26, 2020 7:09 pm
Extra Power Socket Location.
Replies: 2
by
Our Gee »
Tue Oct 20, 2020 2:27 pm
During the coming winter period I am going to fit an extra power socket which will connect direct to the battery terminals. Iv'e been looking at the...
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Last post by David.
Fri Oct 23, 2020 2:56 pm
Refusing to start !
Replies: 30
by
DaveCly »
Sun Oct 04, 2020 4:53 pm
Hi Guys ... 2016 RTLC with almost 23k on the clock !
Just been to Scotland, travelled up last Tuesday 274 miles no problem, came to the bike...
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Last post by MikeS
Wed Oct 21, 2020 8:05 pm
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Last post by Hors Piste
Mon Oct 19, 2020 8:55 am
Alarm Operation 2011 Twincam
Replies: 15
by
Our Gee »
Mon Oct 05, 2020 1:04 pm
Hello all,
my recently acquired 2011 Twincam RT came without any documentation. I am in the process of building up the bikes service history (which...
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Last post by Our Gee
Sun Oct 18, 2020 8:21 am
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Last post by Bakumackem
Fri Oct 09, 2020 10:38 am
R1200rt 2009 - throttle stuck on Max :-s
Replies: 30
by
HMMMYA »
Fri Sep 25, 2020 9:34 pm
R1200RT 2009 ex Police 56000
1yr owned – 1st 6 mth ran regular 1k/mth then last 6mth parked mostly but taken for a short spin every wk. Parked on...
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Last post by HMMMYA
Thu Oct 08, 2020 8:32 pm
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Last post by Have i bought a money pit
Sun Oct 04, 2020 8:08 pm
Clutch issue
by
chrismckay »
Mon Sep 28, 2020 8:23 pm
2102 R1200 RT
Once every few weeks my clutch lever, after being pulled in to activate. loses all pressure then after some random pulling and...
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Last post by chrismckay
Mon Sep 28, 2020 8:23 pm
Cam Chain Rattle.
Replies: 15
by
Our Gee »
Fri Sep 25, 2020 1:41 pm
Having recently returned to the RT owner's fold and having previously owned an 1150 Twin Spark, a couple of Hexheads a Twin Cam, I am all to familiar...
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Last post by Our Gee
Sat Sep 26, 2020 10:29 am
2007RT TPS advice
Replies: 1
by
wilko »
Fri Sep 25, 2020 10:58 pm
Having my first go at replacing the tire pressure sender unit on my front wheel and need to know should I replace any parts ie valve or any seals
I...
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Last post by David.
Sat Sep 26, 2020 7:59 am
R-1200RT LC front wheel bearings
Replies: 2
by
yellowjacket »
Thu Sep 24, 2020 7:58 pm
I have 45,000 miles on my 2016 RT and need another set of tires soon. Should I be thinking about a new set of front wheel bearings while the wheel is...
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Last post by Sprintgull
Fri Sep 25, 2020 6:05 pm
iPod stops working
by
Woody737 »
Wed Sep 23, 2020 7:48 pm
I connect my iPod to the system with the BMW cable. Turn the speakers of, pair my Sena 20 evo to bike. The iPod pays for around 20...
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Last post by Woody737
Wed Sep 23, 2020 7:48 pm
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Last post by Casbar
Wed Sep 23, 2020 5:23 pm
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