Having Problems with your BMW R1200RT/R1250RT? or have some Maintenance and Service questions?
BMW Service Manual Designation
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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
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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
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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
Replies: 5
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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
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Last post by masegraves
Sat Mar 30, 2019 3:13 am
Ilium Bar Back Problem
Replies: 10
by
Norcal1 »
Wed Mar 27, 2019 3:26 pm
Help needed. I installed my Ilium bar backs last night on my 2019 1250RT. Every thing when well until I went to start and nothing. In fact all the...
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Last post by Norcal1
Thu Mar 28, 2019 5:18 pm
Engine check fault?
Replies: 1
by
mumph »
Thu Mar 28, 2019 12:57 pm
I have a 2010 1200Rt that wont start. It simply wont make any noise to fire up the engine, no clicks nothing, tried to jump it off my car - nothing.I...
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Last post by David.
Thu Mar 28, 2019 1:23 pm
2012 Parking light r&r
Replies: 3
by
arkmark »
Thu Dec 07, 2017 12:20 pm
trying to figure out the easiest way to get to the parking lights on my 2012. I've found people saying you get access through removing the...
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Last post by storminnorman
Mon Mar 25, 2019 5:42 pm
Hill start not working
Replies: 13
by
buzz »
Sun Mar 17, 2019 4:54 pm
Hi, I've just bought a R1200RT LE on a 2016 plate,
I can't seem to get my hill start to work on it, I'm following the instructions as wrote down in...
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Last post by Beagle
Wed Mar 20, 2019 4:39 pm
Where to buy touch up paint
Replies: 9
by
Bobf »
Thu Nov 23, 2017 10:15 pm
I'm having a hard time to find touch up paint for my bike. (Stone chip repair)
2017 R1200RT LC
Color: Carbon Black Metallic
BMW Paint code: N1K...
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Last post by guest5886
Wed Mar 20, 2019 8:29 am
oil brand
Replies: 8
by
tomsrt »
Sat Feb 10, 2018 2:27 am
I've read the subject on oil, my question is what brand, Valvoline?, Castrol?, Penzoil?, Shell rotella t6 on the label I read heavy duty diesel...
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Last post by rglassma
Mon Mar 18, 2019 8:20 pm
Slight Handlebar rust - G650GS
Replies: 2
by
Brian729 »
Mon Mar 18, 2019 2:55 am
Not a G650GS forum, but knowledgeable and helpful people nonetheless. I have some very slight surface rust on the handlebar of my G650GS. Any...
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Last post by simbo
Mon Mar 18, 2019 9:19 am
Cruise Control Issue
Replies: 1
by
Cohiba54 »
Fri Mar 15, 2019 3:44 pm
See if you can help out of this one. I didn't want to do a double posting so here's a LINK to my original MOA posting.
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Last post by guest5886
Fri Mar 15, 2019 4:55 pm
7 Replies
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Last post by chrismckay
Fri Mar 08, 2019 5:26 am
Cylinder base gasket leaking
Replies: 6
by
Mrb1 »
Thu Feb 21, 2019 12:41 pm
Hi all, wondering if any clever people have any words of wisdom on an oil leak from the cylinder base gasket. There is a drip on one side when the...
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Last post by Mrb1
Fri Feb 22, 2019 3:33 pm
Frozen Windscreen
Replies: 7
by
David. »
Wed Dec 03, 2014 9:39 am
When are BMW going to put heated screens on motorcycles.
This was Easter 2013 (end of March) at Aberfoyle on our way to Applecross.
The...
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Last post by Dee Dub
Mon Feb 18, 2019 5:37 pm
Factory LED lights added - don’t work
Replies: 8
by
zxbob »
Sun Dec 30, 2018 5:06 pm
i have a 2108 R1200RT and I added the factory LEDs and they don’t turn on. I bought the lights, wiring harness and handlebar switch from BMW thinking...
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Last post by Casbar
Sun Feb 17, 2019 5:31 pm
Warm Swing arm?
Replies: 2
by
Royso »
Sat Feb 16, 2019 12:20 am
Had my 2014 rt out for a run today and happened to notice that the swingarm was warm to the touch. Can anyone say if this is normal or should I be...
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Last post by Vince Prince
Sun Feb 17, 2019 9:58 am
This just doesn't seem right
Replies: 18
by
Rwslater »
Sun Sep 30, 2018 4:47 pm
I have a 2015 1200RT and I'm concerned about the way the transmission is acting. First off let me say being a former Harley owner I'm used to...
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Last post by gary45
Sun Feb 03, 2019 5:42 pm
Bodywork screws
Replies: 7
by
lipsee »
Sat Jul 08, 2017 9:13 am
I was enjoying a nice ride when I noticed one off my windscreen retaining arms hanging off,,,I lost a screw....so I used a piece of Gaffer tape...
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Last post by heathy65
Sun Feb 03, 2019 8:46 am
CLUTCH CHATTER
Replies: 12
by
Chickadee66 »
Tue Dec 05, 2017 12:47 am
How do I reduce the clutch chatter/rattle on my R1200RT SE when the engine is warm? It is quite on start up. >:(
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Last post by Bikerman1042
Sun Feb 03, 2019 1:40 am
Starter not working
Replies: 4
by
hessam69 »
Mon Oct 01, 2018 4:42 am
Hi,
I own a 2006 R1200RT with 87,000 miles and I have never had any problems with it.
After a period of inactivity for 18 months were the bike was...
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Last post by Bikerman1042
Sun Feb 03, 2019 1:18 am
Sticking rear calliper
Replies: 4
by
Potential new owner.. »
Sat Sep 08, 2018 8:15 pm
My rear calliper was seized so I've stripped it, given it good clean and installed new pistons but..the disk is still getting hot when I ride....
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Last post by Bikerman1042
Sun Feb 03, 2019 1:14 am
3 Replies
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Last post by Bikerman1042
Sun Feb 03, 2019 1:13 am
New RT Clutch Lever/Clutch Adjustments
Replies: 20
by
BlueRT »
Mon Jan 16, 2017 2:34 pm
My 2016 R1200RT is stock out of the dealership with no adjustments to date. I'm having a little trouble adjusting my ergonomics to the clutch. Is it...
20 Replies
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Last post by simbo
Sun Jan 20, 2019 8:07 pm
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