Having Problems with your BMW R1200RT/R1250RT? or have some Maintenance and Service questions?
2012 Gear shift adjustment
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by
falconmick »
Mon Apr 11, 2016 8:36 pm
Gents, I need to adjust the gear shift to make it higher so that I can get my foot underneath. I have already loosened the allen key and turned...
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Last post by Liverpool Brick
Fri Jun 10, 2016 10:10 am
Pannier lower locating lug caps screws loose
Replies: 16
by guest2826 » Thu Mar 17, 2016 12:12 pm
I was browsing through the US RT site when I came across this thread
The lower lug which locates the panniers has a plastic cap held on by two...
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Last post by Casbar
Fri Jun 03, 2016 6:03 pm
Top Box Seals Itself Shut
Replies: 12
by
hbjones »
Tue Jan 26, 2016 4:16 am
Does anyone else have a problem with their 49L top-box sealing itself shut in the afternoon sun?
Normally, mine opens just fine. ...
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Last post by guest2360
Fri Jun 03, 2016 3:35 pm
Ignition / Steering Lock
Replies: 20
by
Ch00 »
Sun Apr 10, 2016 2:32 pm
Just come back from a ride in the sunshine and found that I couldn't get the steering lock on. The key would not turn regardless of which way the...
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Last post by Stratman
Fri Jun 03, 2016 11:12 am
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Last post by Gadgetsandwheels
Sun May 29, 2016 5:37 pm
Gas smell
Replies: 4
by
TJriderVA »
Tue May 24, 2016 8:31 am
when I return from a ride the bike smells of gasoline. It is noticeable near the front fork. 2011 RT is not the subject of the recall and my BMW...
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Last post by Cleverbee
Wed May 25, 2016 8:58 am
Electric gremlins - own goal
Replies: 5
by
UKDucatiman »
Sun May 15, 2016 2:16 pm
Been out on a fully loaded (luggage and misses on back) shake down run on my 06 RT ahead of my Italian tour which kicks off in a couple weeks. So a...
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Last post by UKDucatiman
Sun May 15, 2016 6:23 pm
Rear Brake pads
Replies: 12
by
JayBees7 »
Fri May 13, 2016 11:15 am
Can any one confirm the correct way to fit the anti rattle spring that sits inside the rear caliber and presses against the top edges of the pads....
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Last post by guest2360
Fri May 13, 2016 2:55 pm
gs911 ESA calibration '11 rt
Replies: 2
by
slothy »
Thu May 05, 2016 2:19 pm
does the bike need to be on the center stand or side stand when calibrating the rear esa on a '11 r1200rt?
thanks
brian
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Last post by beemerboy9
Thu May 12, 2016 11:18 am
ABS Warning Light on my 2008 RT SE
Replies: 3
by
surferseagull »
Mon Mar 14, 2016 1:08 am
Hi
I googled this fault and a few things came back that the ABS can be RESET. I cant find out how to do this on my 2008.
Would anyone have a view...
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Last post by bieffe
Wed May 11, 2016 9:22 am
Slipping out of gear
Replies: 5
by
Larryblag »
Sat May 07, 2016 7:51 am
My 1200RT Twin cam slipped out of 4th gear twice last night. Might have been a lazy foot on my part but I never had a single miss with the 1150....
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Last post by Larryblag
Sun May 08, 2016 7:47 am
Oil leak in filter area
Replies: 7
by
kerdoman »
Wed Mar 16, 2016 4:55 pm
I had my 2005 R1200RT SE serviced when back in the UK over Christmas (we live part-time in France). On arriving back in France and parking up on the...
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Last post by Larryblag
Sat May 07, 2016 7:43 am
left speaker grill
Replies: 2
by
Hodge »
Sat Apr 23, 2016 2:23 pm
I have just moved a sat nab to a bracket over the clocks which is much better. However the previous owner had it mounted on the left speaker grill...
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Last post by T6pilot
Sat Apr 23, 2016 10:17 pm
Question for RTman please.
Replies: 2
by
k9doc »
Tue Apr 19, 2016 8:58 pm
Looks like I'm the latest victim of RH switch cluster failure. Bike is on it's way to Long Eaton in the morning.
Could you enlighten me as to the...
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Last post by k9doc
Tue Apr 19, 2016 9:19 pm
Haynes Workshop Manual
Replies: 24
by
Levisp »
Thu Mar 31, 2016 8:43 pm
Just received an email form Nippy Normans that Haynes will be publishing a workshop manual for the latest LC bikes. Just thought I'd pass on the...
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Last post by Steve F
Mon Apr 18, 2016 8:25 pm
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Last post by guest2360
Sun Apr 17, 2016 7:42 pm
Rear shock lower bolt hole dimensions
Replies: 2
by
Jethro66 »
Sat Apr 16, 2016 4:31 pm
I've just had to drill out the bolt that secures the lower fitting of the rear sock absorber to the swinging arm. The shock refuses to move. It would...
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Last post by Jethro66
Sat Apr 16, 2016 5:10 pm
Exhaust pipes stainless?
Replies: 9
by
falconmick »
Fri Mar 25, 2016 6:32 pm
Have just bought a 2012 R1200RT SE and would like to know if the exhaust pipes are stainless or mild steel?
Would like to set to with some fine...
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Last post by David.
Sat Mar 26, 2016 1:04 pm
Rear disc brake pads
Replies: 20
by
Highlandbear »
Sun Mar 20, 2016 5:36 pm
Rear pads getting near sell by date ,best to get done before the hollybobs, will the wheel come of past the exhaust ?or does it have to come off...
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Last post by David.
Wed Mar 23, 2016 11:01 am
Brake failure warning light
Replies: 6
by
Highlandbear »
Sun Mar 20, 2016 8:02 am
Morning all Dug out the trusty steed from its winter hibernation all checks etc etc done , wife and I set off yesterday over to west coast through...
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Last post by David.
Sun Mar 20, 2016 5:12 pm
Cruise Control intermittent
Replies: 4
by guest3074 » Sun Mar 13, 2016 9:16 pm
I haven't used the cruise control much but today I noticed it was reluctant to engage, the set light would come on while pushing the lever forward...
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Last post by Cleverbee
Tue Mar 15, 2016 12:02 pm
Inaccurate Cruise Control
Replies: 10
by
robd1 »
Tue Feb 02, 2016 11:49 am
I've done nearly 5000kms on my 2014 R1200RT LC. Having come from a bike with a very accurate, responsive cruise control, I find the BMW one very slow...
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Last post by Cleverbee
Tue Mar 15, 2016 12:00 pm
More air when hot
Replies: 5
by
Bruceb49 »
Mon Mar 14, 2016 8:52 pm
I am in process of buying a 2016 R1200RT. In the test rides, it seems that the fairing blocks a substantial amount of air flow that would be good to...
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Last post by guest2360
Tue Mar 15, 2016 10:48 am
Engine cut out at low or idle speed
Replies: 9
by
Adie Lewis »
Wed Aug 26, 2015 11:27 pm
Hi chaps
new to Forum but it looks like a nice place!!
I have a 2005 RT very nice condition and I'm pleased with it. BUT .. very occasionally ,...
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Last post by blokeonthemove
Tue Mar 15, 2016 10:44 am
Battery Replacement..... Excuse a newbie!
Replies: 3
by
am4862 »
Sat Feb 13, 2016 8:03 pm
All,
Need some advice..... The battery on my 2007 RT is beginning to have issues. I've bought a replacement Odyssey one from Nippy Normans. I just...
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Last post by am4862
Sun Feb 14, 2016 1:07 am
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