Having Problems with your BMW R1200RT/R1250RT? or have some Maintenance and Service questions?
6000 mile service deal
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BeeJay »
Thu Dec 13, 2018 3:22 pm
Hi there, just back from having the ol' bike (2018) serviced. Chester Motorrad are (were this morning) doing a deal on servicing. Normal service is...
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Last post by austin1964
Sun Dec 16, 2018 4:54 am
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Last post by Plodbike1962
Mon Dec 10, 2018 8:45 am
2012 TC RT - Brake Fluid Costs
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David. »
Tue Aug 01, 2017 9:40 am
The front & rear brake fluid on my 2012 TC will require changing this year 2017, (due after year one then every two years.)
In year 1 (2013), ...
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Last post by David.
Tue Nov 13, 2018 7:34 am
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Last post by Plodbike1962
Mon Nov 12, 2018 8:54 am
Mirror removal and electric screen
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falconmick »
Mon Mar 28, 2016 5:38 pm
2 questions if anyone can assist please:-
*My 'new' 2012 R1200RT was dropped (albeit gently) by previous owner and the offside mirror casing was...
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Last post by David.
Sun Nov 04, 2018 6:02 pm
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Last post by Murgie
Sun Nov 04, 2018 2:59 pm
2010 DOHC Valve Adjustment
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David. »
Tue Nov 11, 2014 8:17 pm
Step by step photos, how to check & adjust (if necessary) the valve clearances on a Twin Cam RT.
In 36K miles only checked never had to adjust...
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Last post by David.
Mon Oct 29, 2018 4:39 pm
Can't see oil level on glass window
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Mrb1 »
Sun Aug 19, 2018 9:51 pm
Hi all, I can't make out the oil level on the glass eye. I have an 07 RT and it is on the centre stand, however when I shine the light on the window...
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Last post by Levisp
Sun Oct 28, 2018 8:35 am
Oil seeps from valve cover bolt
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raider57 »
Tue Sep 04, 2018 1:18 pm
I have 2012 R1200RT.
I have slight oil seeping from the valve cover bolt bushing area. Not a major leak at all, only about a single drop after...
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Last post by David.
Fri Oct 26, 2018 8:09 am
Head Gasket
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Budman »
Mon Jul 27, 2015 6:17 pm
When removing the head to check the valves is it necessary to replace the head gasket or can the old one be reused?
On a recent service it appears...
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Last post by David.
Fri Oct 26, 2018 8:04 am
Spark Plug Change
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raider57 »
Mon Oct 22, 2018 7:05 pm
What's the minimum panel removal required to change spark plugs on 2012 RT?
Front trim panel and engine spoilers, plus the small covers over the...
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Last post by David.
Mon Oct 22, 2018 10:30 pm
Final drive unit
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gatesy »
Thu Dec 04, 2014 9:36 pm
2007 RT.
At the junction of the final drive unit main bearing and the axle dust cap I have slight bubbling of the finish to the casting. I know it's...
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Last post by BeeJay
Tue Oct 16, 2018 4:13 pm
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Last post by julianq
Sun Oct 07, 2018 12:18 pm
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Last post by hestbank frank
Wed Oct 03, 2018 1:58 pm
Mirror glass removal
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Duggie »
Fri Sep 21, 2018 8:48 pm
i need to remove the mirror glass on my 2015 RT, for the life of me I can’t find my Haynes manual.
Anyone know how it comes off ?
Duggie
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Last post by Duggie
Sat Sep 22, 2018 2:31 pm
Anyone from South Wales with GS-911
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aphill24 »
Mon Sep 17, 2018 11:28 am
Hi, I'm due a service soon and intend to change the oil/filter myself but I want to have the service indicator reset. Is there anyone around South...
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Last post by aphill24
Tue Sep 18, 2018 6:44 am
2013 R1200RT Coolant Check
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Byron Worthington »
Sun Sep 16, 2018 1:00 am
I am new to BMW and I would like to check the coolant level on my bike. Sadly, I cannot even find the word coolant in my owner's manual. I do not...
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Last post by RTs4me
Sun Sep 16, 2018 2:50 pm
When is next service due? R1200RT 2013
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Stigwh »
Sat Sep 15, 2018 9:08 am
My new-to-me bike does not have a clear record for service performed. I know the serviceindicator should tell me within a month to next service, or...
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Last post by David.
Sun Sep 16, 2018 8:39 am
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Last post by Stigwh
Sat Sep 15, 2018 9:44 am
Loctite?
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Potential new owner.. »
Wed Sep 05, 2018 9:42 am
Should I use Loctite if I'm securing bolts on brake discs and wheels? Just thinking of getting them loose again in future!
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Last post by Beagle
Fri Sep 14, 2018 8:29 pm
Front brake piston service
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Ganesh »
Wed Dec 20, 2017 4:43 pm
Hi, anyone done a front brake caliper service entailing replacing the pistons. Just had my 30,000 service and one side is dragging slightly. The...
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Last post by BoB21
Thu Aug 30, 2018 6:46 am
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Last post by Sprintgull
Mon Aug 27, 2018 4:49 pm
Minimum DIY maintenance
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by
Lateralus »
Fri Aug 17, 2018 11:10 pm
Hi all, I'm a relatively new motorcyclist (had my license 20 months) and a very new RT owner (bought my 2010 model 3 days ago!).
I'm very much not...
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Last post by Lateralus
Sat Aug 25, 2018 5:22 pm
Starting problem
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viator »
Sun Aug 19, 2018 3:28 am
HiI'm aware of and have read all the starting problem discussions here, but mine is a bit different ;-)
2007 R1200RT-P 99k km
Symptom:Press start...
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Last post by viator
Tue Aug 21, 2018 12:13 pm
Transmission and Final Drive capacities?
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raider57 »
Tue Aug 14, 2018 3:56 pm
Anyone know the respective capacities of the transmission and final drive for a 2012 R1200RT?
Or specifically, the recommended amounts to add during...
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Last post by Pappy35
Wed Aug 15, 2018 3:24 pm
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