Magnetic sump plug

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mhr43
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Magnetic sump plug

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Can anyone tell me if my 2015 1200rt-lc  is fitted with a magnetic sump plug as standard?
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RealOEM would suggest that the answer is yes,
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showpar ... Id=11_5190
see item No.03.
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Yes - it dos  ;)
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Short ans= YES
Switched oil drain and final drive plugs for DIMPLE drain plugs, much more powerful than stock

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T6pilot wrote:Switched oil drain and final drive plugs for DIMPLE drain plugs, much more powerful than stock.
http://www.drainplugmagnets.com/bmwmotorcycles.php
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Many thanks for the helpful replies. This is a wonderful forum for a new(ish) 1200rt owner.
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Decided to order a magnetic sump plug for my 2012 Camhead, https://www.nippynormans.com/k1200s/wun ... 000-series

Wemoto list this one, https://www.wemoto.com/bikes/bmw/r_1200 ... g_magnetic but by the time £3.00 postage is added, there's not much between the two.

They are both M16 x 1.5mm.
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