BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

Capt Sisko wrote: ↑Mon Feb 05, 2024 10:49 am Mine did and they're not all they're cracked up to be when paired to certain engine types. You have to remember quick shifters were developed for the track, to work at revs and to compliment a close ration gearbox. What we've got is a big twin, spread out gears and as 'Jeffem' said "it’s a big shafty, ride the torque". Don't get me wrong, they do work when you're hustling along, but they'll never be as good or as smooth as they are are on a more sports oriented bike and if the 'black box' on mine ever failed I wouldn't pay the couple of hundred quid a replacement is bound to cost.

A couple of lessons learned from my purchase of my '18 R1250RT.
1. IF the bikes been stood for a while, make sure the battery is in good condition. There's a known issue of the bike starting okay, you then stop to fill up a few miles later and the bike won't start with all the symptoms of a flat battery. Then it'll just clear itself and say, me, no, what problem and mysteriously go away for a couple of weeks. A new battery with a high cold cranking capacity is the only answer.
2. Ask about the shaft and of the splines have been greased. They can seize up. Plenty of post here and elsewhere about it.
3. Make sure you get the Grey 'Emergency Key' with it.
4. Check the tyres. RTs need the heavier duty GT tyres which are more expensive and some people skimp on this. It's not going to stop the bike from working, but can be a haggling point.
5. Don't get hung up about it if it doesn't come with a radio, you can't hear it though a helmet & ear plugs. I never use mine.

Andybzx9r wrote: ↑Sun Feb 04, 2024 6:46 pm I currently have a Kawasaki ZX9

Doctor T wrote: ↑Mon Feb 05, 2024 4:11 pm Good to see you didnt leave.

Capt Sisko wrote: ↑Mon Feb 05, 2024 5:15 pm You've lost me on this?

EasyRider wrote: ↑Mon Feb 05, 2024 4:21 pm The zx9r is a crap bike , I've only had a C2, E2 and 2 x F2P. Still got my Red F2P
Welcome to the forum, i'm new on here to.