I bought my 2016 a few years ago (used) and wish it had central locking. Possibly the alarm. In the harness, the central locking and alarm go together.
I talked with a few dealers who just said not interested. The service guy at one location said he was intrigued so he looked up all the parts I would need and said he thought it might be doable, but they would not attempt it since they could not guarantee it would work and did not want to charge a ton of money that they could not promise would work. So I have attempted the install and need some guidance, hopefully from someone who knows something about this.
I don't care about the front cubbies locking. Mainly just the side panniers and possibly the trunk.
I bought the add-on wiring harness that C/L and the alarm need, and installed it (approx $200 US). I bought the pannier activators and installed them (about $30 ea from bike junkyard). I bought a handlebar control with the locking button and installed that ($100 from ebay).
#1. I think I have to also have the alarm module for the central locking to work. Does anyone know for sure?
#2. There are "used" alarm modules in the salvage market for about $120 compared to $500 from BMW. Can a used one be used on a bike other than what it was originally activated on? I have heard yes, I have heard no. No one seems to know for sure.
#3. Who can activate this once all hooked up? I have heard the GS911 can do it (I have one), I have heard only dealers can do it, I have heard dealers can't do it and I need to find someone who "hacks" BMW electronics for flashes, etc.
If I can figure this out, I will be more than happy to document my process so that others can see about doing the same if they are interested. It might be I get this done for $500 if a used alarm can work. But I am thinking it will end up being closer to $1000.
Thoughts?
adding alarm and central locking to 2016 R1200RT
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Re: adding alarm and central locking to 2016 R1200RT
If you have to wait for a reply, it means that most of the models sold had Central Locking as standard. So yours is quite a rare machine.
In the UK your machine would have an "SE" designation, whereas the "LE" (Luxury Edition) was more popular.
Good luck.
In the UK your machine would have an "SE" designation, whereas the "LE" (Luxury Edition) was more popular.
Good luck.
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Re: adding alarm and central locking to 2016 R1200RT
yes, I know it is not an easy question. I have gotten all the easy ones answered already. But I figure there is someone out there who has some knowledge about this.
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Re: adding alarm and central locking to 2016 R1200RT
looks like lots of people looking at the post, but not having any ideas. If anyone knows a dealer or mechanic that is REALLY good with the RT, please let me know.
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Re: adding alarm and central locking to 2016 R1200RT
I know that you can now retrofit the alarm and code it to the bike with a Hex GS-911.
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