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A Question of Torque

Last post by Our Gee « Fri Jun 21, 2019 7:19 am
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by Our Gee » Mon Jun 17, 2019 12:50 pm

Just back from Machine Mart where I have purchased a small Socket Set. On the package the description states Flat Drive Allows up to 30% more Torque...

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Last post by Our Gee
Fri Jun 21, 2019 7:19 am
Fork seal

Last post by matgriff « Sat Jun 08, 2019 2:17 pm
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by matgriff » Sun Jun 02, 2019 2:46 pm

Noticed that the right hand side fork seal on my 2005 RT is leaking fluid out from the seal, its running down the fork leg. I've bought a full...

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Last post by matgriff
Sat Jun 08, 2019 2:17 pm
Brake calliper torx screws 2010 model

Last post by davef1uk « Thu May 30, 2019 7:58 am
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by davef1uk » Fri May 24, 2019 11:02 am

Hi all

Did research into what size etc, pulled up parts diagram from BMW.

Anyhow, said I needed M8 x 30 torx screws. But upon...

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Last post by davef1uk
Thu May 30, 2019 7:58 am
R1200RTW Fork Seal Replacement

Last post by gary45 « Wed May 29, 2019 9:54 pm
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by clashmin » Wed May 29, 2019 4:57 pm

I recently purchased a high mile (96,000 mile) R1200RTW 2014. I need to replace one fork seal and am looking to see if anyone has some experience...

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Last post by gary45
Wed May 29, 2019 9:54 pm
Oil Level in the Viewing Window

Last post by LAF « Wed May 29, 2019 8:02 pm
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by horand » Mon May 27, 2019 6:42 pm

Hi
My bike was serviced by the dealer 300 miles ago.
I notice the oil viewing window if completely full. I understand the inner circle in the window...

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Last post by LAF
Wed May 29, 2019 8:02 pm
How to remove rear swinging arm bmw r1200rt 2008

Last post by David. « Wed May 29, 2019 9:24 am
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by Plodbike1962 » Mon May 27, 2019 6:31 pm

Hi
Can anyone point me to the direction of a video to replace the bearing in the swinging arm ?

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Last post by David.
Wed May 29, 2019 9:24 am
Bare nipple. . .

Last post by Kunkies « Sat May 25, 2019 1:10 pm
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by Kunkies » Wed May 22, 2019 11:07 am

. . . thought that might get your attention.

I'm in the process of performing my own 12,000 mile maint., and while removing all the Tupperware on...

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Last post by Kunkies
Sat May 25, 2019 1:10 pm
Brand new 1200RT - won’t engage 3rd when warm

Last post by Sprintgull « Fri May 24, 2019 4:35 pm
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by LondonBiker » Sun May 05, 2019 9:16 am
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Just picked up my new 2018 model RT yesterday. 12 miles on the odometer when I picked it up. Riding home and I struggle to engage 3rd...
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Last post by Sprintgull
Fri May 24, 2019 4:35 pm
Front Brake lever not returning

Last post by David. « Wed May 22, 2019 10:17 am
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by Plodbike1962 » Wed May 22, 2019 10:03 am

Hi all

I have a 2008 R1200RT-P, when appling the front brake I have to push it back with my fingers to return it to the stop position. The feel of...

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Last post by David.
Wed May 22, 2019 10:17 am
No throttle on 2015 R1200 RT LC

Last post by STeinar « Thu May 16, 2019 4:07 pm
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by winglider » Tue May 07, 2019 8:36 pm
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I have just fitted a set of Wunderlich handle bar risers and took the right hand handlebar switch gear and throttle off the bars. I have now fitted...
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Last post by STeinar
Thu May 16, 2019 4:07 pm
Tired suspension?

Last post by milleplod « Wed May 15, 2019 3:27 pm
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by milleplod » Sun May 12, 2019 9:54 am

I've just had the rear Showa unit from my '06 RT refurbed by a guy over on UKGSer - full stripdown, new seals, new higher-grade oil and a new...

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Last post by milleplod
Wed May 15, 2019 3:27 pm
Gearchange Assist

Last post by Sprintgull « Fri May 10, 2019 3:32 pm
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by Beagle » Thu Jul 19, 2018 4:04 pm
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Could never get the hang of this and still clunked when I tried it so gave up. Today howevever after the mileage getting to 1500, I finally mastered...
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Last post by Sprintgull
Fri May 10, 2019 3:32 pm
NAV 5 Pairing !

Last post by Casbar « Thu May 09, 2019 6:05 pm
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by ezymount » Thu Apr 04, 2019 2:45 am

what a pain in the butt ! Pairing NAV to Sena 20 EVO was a real effort ! Dealer did pairing for me, as I could not get it to work. Tech told me...

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Last post by Casbar
Thu May 09, 2019 6:05 pm
Help needed with abrasion to engine cowling

Last post by percy « Thu May 02, 2019 7:57 am
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by MattyP » Tue Apr 30, 2019 5:51 pm

Hi all. The off-side engine cowling of my RT1200 LE (2017) has an abrasion on it (Woops!) as can be seen on the photograph attached. Can...

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Last post by percy
Thu May 02, 2019 7:57 am
05 RT gear changing problems

Last post by Oscar the rabbit « Wed May 01, 2019 7:31 pm
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by Oscar the rabbit » Thu Apr 11, 2019 12:07 pm
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Hi everyone hope someone can help me I've a 05 rt1200 and changing down years is a big problem seems fine until engine warms up wont downshift when...
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Last post by Oscar the rabbit
Wed May 01, 2019 7:31 pm
Fritec Charger Problem?

Last post by guest2383 « Mon Apr 29, 2019 11:03 pm
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by guest2383 » Sun Apr 28, 2019 2:06 pm

Hi all.I have a Fritec (Ladeprofi) charger - this is about 5 years old now.Recently, when I plug it in to the front power port (straight after...

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Last post by guest2383
Mon Apr 29, 2019 11:03 pm
2008 RTP ABS - Fiesta pump replacement

Last post by milleplod « Sat Apr 20, 2019 3:32 pm
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by Plodbike1962 » Mon Apr 15, 2019 12:25 pm

I run a R1200RTP. The brake failure light is on and I've had the system check at a dealer Coopers in Tunbridge Wells Kent. So the unit is faulty and...

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Last post by milleplod
Sat Apr 20, 2019 3:32 pm
Service reminder

Last post by buzz « Sat Apr 20, 2019 9:38 am
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by kioolt » Wed Apr 17, 2019 1:23 am

Is there a way to display the next service date or mileage without a dealer tool or GS911?

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Last post by buzz
Sat Apr 20, 2019 9:38 am
Fuel gauge issue

Last post by k900r « Wed Apr 17, 2019 12:54 pm
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by Mrb1 » Thu Aug 02, 2018 5:09 pm

Firstly, Hello to everyone...this being my first post. I have just acquired an 07 plate RT with 42K on the clock. When I started the bike up the...

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Last post by k900r
Wed Apr 17, 2019 12:54 pm
Opinion on oil filter

Last post by David. « Mon Apr 15, 2019 5:33 pm
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by kioolt » Mon Apr 15, 2019 2:32 am

I found the following oil filter cross reference site . Footnote 7 at the bottom of the page suggests that I should use the longest filter of...

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Last post by David.
Mon Apr 15, 2019 5:33 pm
BMW Service Manual Designation

Last post by masegraves « Sat Apr 13, 2019 3:16 pm

by masegraves » Sat Apr 13, 2019 3:16 pm

I purchased a copy of the CD for BMW Service for R1200RT. I find it excellent and very helpful. I'm a little confused by what seems to be repetition...

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Last post by masegraves
Sat Apr 13, 2019 3:16 pm
fuel smell

Last post by Bakumackem « Thu Apr 11, 2019 10:01 am
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by FRY600d » Mon Apr 23, 2018 11:35 am

Hi i have a 2014 RT which i have had for a few months.It has always smelt of petrol.i assumed i could smell from the breather.But i am beginning...

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Last post by Bakumackem
Thu Apr 11, 2019 10:01 am
TIMING CHAIN TENTSIONERS ON WEATHEAD

Last post by Boxflyer « Thu Apr 11, 2019 3:22 am
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by Goran » Wed Apr 10, 2019 3:22 am

Can someone tell me are these different or same tensioners (left and right)??
When engine is cold, runs smooth and with no issue at all... but soon...

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Last post by Boxflyer
Thu Apr 11, 2019 3:22 am
Rubber Boot on Swingarm/Final Drive

Last post by JC-RT « Tue Apr 02, 2019 10:42 am
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by JC-RT » Mon Apr 01, 2019 9:28 pm

Back in October I greased the final drive splines on the final drive on my 2015 RT. Test rode then and realized that the rubber boot was not...

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Last post by JC-RT
Tue Apr 02, 2019 10:42 am
2006 R1200RT Bent Front Fairing Bracket

Last post by masegraves « Sat Mar 30, 2019 3:13 am
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by masegraves » Thu Mar 28, 2019 7:03 pm

I posted this topic on the BMW MOA forum, but I wanted to also post it here where there seems to be a lot of technical no-how for the R1200RT.
I had...

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Last post by masegraves
Sat Mar 30, 2019 3:13 am

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