Having Problems with your BMW R1200RT/R1250RT? or have some Maintenance and Service questions?
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Last post by timminator
Thu Dec 15, 2016 1:21 am
Front Suspension Ball Joint
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Our Gee »
Mon Nov 07, 2016 9:00 am
Quiet period of the year so plenty of time to think about just how things work. One thing that has always puzzled me is the unique BMW Telelever...
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Last post by LAF
Tue Dec 13, 2016 2:12 pm
Misfire on acceleration
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gogs01 »
Sat Dec 10, 2016 10:30 pm
I'm currently running in my new R1200RT LE. Now half way to the running in check.
I've had an issue with the engine cutting out momentarily...
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Last post by gogs01
Sun Dec 11, 2016 4:53 pm
Replacement Rear Disk & Pads.
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Reaper999 »
Sat Dec 10, 2016 11:14 am
If anyone is interested, I've recently replaced the rear disk and pads on my 2007 1200RT.
The Disk is made by a company called Viper and was...
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Last post by Reaper999
Sat Dec 10, 2016 12:59 pm
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Last post by elephant8869
Tue Dec 06, 2016 6:17 pm
fuel strip faulty
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adewhitmarsh »
Fri Oct 09, 2015 1:00 pm
Noticed today that the fuel gauge is reading empty & yellow warning triangle is on.i rang local BMW dealer (Gloucester uk) & have been quoted £175.00...
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Last post by Reaper999
Thu Dec 01, 2016 11:49 am
Is Mahle the same as OEM parts
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mattye »
Tue May 24, 2016 8:28 am
All,
Doing a search for service parts for 2014 RT wet head, and come across the Mahle brand stating it's OEM in some of its advertising material....
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Last post by gogs01
Sat Nov 26, 2016 3:50 pm
BMW Warranty Madness...
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richardbd »
Tue Nov 01, 2016 5:34 pm
So, RT goes in for 12k service. I've had it just under two years but it's a suspension recall reject, so is actually 2.5 years old and out of...
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Last post by Casbar
Tue Nov 01, 2016 6:21 pm
ESA , and calibration
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gothicman54 »
Wed Oct 05, 2016 10:52 pm
I have a 2008 R11200RT and was giving it my first DIY service, since it has the servise indicator I bought a GS911 as a mater of course ,...
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Last post by guest2360
Sun Oct 30, 2016 9:29 am
Smell of hot oil
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frogger »
Mon Oct 24, 2016 8:43 pm
I haven't had the RT long, but as soon as I got it, I put it in for the 24,000 mile service and everything due was done on it. However, I have...
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Last post by Duggie
Sat Oct 29, 2016 10:12 am
Service due warning light
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mhr43 »
Fri Oct 28, 2016 4:47 pm
Just fitted Clearwater Darla LED lights lights on my 2015 Rt1200 using Clearwater's can opener . Fitting was fiddly, but I am delighted with...
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Last post by mhr43
Fri Oct 28, 2016 6:39 pm
Key fob marking headstock...
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richardbd »
Sat Mar 19, 2016 6:42 pm
Anybody else having the problem that the alarm/locking fob is marking the headstock on the RTLC?
More importantly, anybody found a solution?
I...
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Last post by Casbar
Fri Oct 28, 2016 6:07 pm
Pannier won't attach - HELP!
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richardbd »
Sun Sep 04, 2016 3:57 pm
Chaps,
My near-side pannier won't attach. The handle simply won't click down into place.
I suspect something isn't happening when I...
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Last post by Sprintgull
Mon Oct 24, 2016 12:54 pm
Final drive
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Hodge »
Sun Oct 09, 2016 4:01 pm
Just arrived home after a nice ride out and started the usual cleaning when I noticed splashes of oil around the real wheel.
Nothing like an...
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Last post by guest2360
Sun Oct 09, 2016 4:42 pm
Exhaust Flap 2014 RT
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Casbar »
Tue Sep 06, 2016 2:06 pm
Bike was at the dealer today, its done 6000 miles and is 2 months out of warranty although I do have the extended warranty. Sir your exhaust flap is...
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Last post by Casbar
Wed Oct 05, 2016 11:06 am
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Last post by guest3074
Tue Oct 04, 2016 2:58 pm
seat foam
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Hodge »
Tue Sep 27, 2016 5:14 pm
has anyone removed the cover from the standard 1200rt 08 seat to re foam it. Looking at the cost of £24.00 it seams a cheap option with closed...
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Last post by Hodge
Tue Sep 27, 2016 5:14 pm
1200RT LC 2015 Cruise Control problem
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shoei »
Sat Jun 18, 2016 11:42 am
Just come back from a 2500 mile trip around Europe and the cruise control has been driving me mad....! I've checked the user manual and it should not...
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Last post by ACY540
Fri Sep 23, 2016 9:42 pm
2008rt
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Hodge »
Mon Sep 19, 2016 6:04 pm
Ok, Valves adjusted, new air filter and plugs, Gearbox oil. all done.
Carbtune arrived and set up and 1st try reveals right hand cyl is below...
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Last post by David.
Mon Sep 19, 2016 10:35 pm
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Last post by Hodge
Mon Sep 19, 2016 6:51 pm
Clutch Fluid Change (Pre WC Boxer)
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Our Gee »
Thu Aug 25, 2016 7:18 pm
Having owned 4 Boxer engined BMW's over the years I have never seen any mention of a Clutch Fluid change included in any service schedule. As this...
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Last post by UKDucatiman
Thu Sep 15, 2016 10:11 pm
1200 RT died while riding.
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DW »
Sun Sep 04, 2016 7:39 pm
My 2013 1200 RT died while riding. I pulled over and it started back up. Never had problems before.
Any idea idea what might be the cause? Could use...
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Last post by guest4031
Wed Sep 14, 2016 11:55 pm
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Last post by David.
Tue Sep 13, 2016 8:55 am
2008 rt secondary spark plug
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Hodge »
Sat Sep 10, 2016 4:23 pm
I know its a 16 mmm plug socket but has anyone found that you cannot get a plug spanner all of the way in, is there a special plug spanner?
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Last post by Hodge
Sat Sep 10, 2016 7:13 pm
Trip meters won't reset to zero
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mhr43 »
Mon Aug 15, 2016 12:11 pm
2015 rt1200-lc.
Just tried to reset trips 1 & 2 to zero by pushing multi-controller to the right, but nothing happens. also noticed that the...
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Last post by slparry
Mon Sep 05, 2016 11:14 am
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