I've had one on my 2016 and 2018 bikes. Gives a nicer exhaust note, but no noticeable improvement in performance. At speed, with earplugs in, I couldn't detect any difference. Looks nice, but is expensive bling!

Yes it's normal. It's a 'weep hole' for the coolant. The water pump is behind the front engine cover.

If the pump develops a leak, you'll see a blue crystalline sludge dribbling out. Very early LC's sometimes leaked, but the water pump seals were improved on later bikes. The early-version seals ...

I had a Schuberth J1 helmet a few years ago. It's a 'jet' helmet, but with a removable chin bar hoop. It can be worn with or without the chin bar.

I wore it quite a lot in the summer months - good ventilation, loads of vision and a nice 'airy' feel.

The J1 has now been superseded by the J2. I have ...

I took a set of discs off some wheels that I was having powder coated.

The bolts are 'threadlocked', but it's not very strong and the torque setting is not very high.

To avoid damage, I used an electric soldering iron, applied to the bolt heads. The heat transfer through the bolt is enough to ...

No, sorry. It sold on Ebay in a couple of days. Thanks for your interest.

Thanks for your interest, but they sold on Ebay (UK) quite quickly.

Yep, that's normal. You don't have anything missing.

I put a strip of broad black tape on mine, to hide the cables.

Now on Ebay.

Now on Ebay.

Now on Ebay.

For sale:

MachineArtMoto front fender extender. This fits the 2021-onwards R1250RT (TFT-screen bikes). Part number MAM-AVRT-21.

It's in generally good condition. A few normal wear marks on the inside, but externally, it's perfect. Clamps etc all OK. See pictures. Supplied in the original packaging ...

PXL_20250625_104310045.jpg For sale:
BMW R1200/1250RT-LC powered top box.

This is the 49-litre electrified top box. It has an internal light and connects to the bikes central locking. It also has the (extra) high-level brake light and an internal fitted carpet. I'll supply a 'dumb' non-transponder ...

For sale:
Wunderlich Activcomfort rider and passenger seats. These fit all watercooled RTs, 1200s and 1250s, from 2014 to 2024.

The riders seat is the 'high' version. It's about 20mm higher than the standard BMW seat. I'm a 32" inside leg and have this seat in the 'low' position on the bike and can ...

Pannier bags now sold.

Thank you.

Thanks Craig.

I've PM'd you.