Was not a fan of the factory mirrors on my '22 RT. Got adapters for the clutch/brake clamp to allow more standard mirrors, and turned the factory mirrors all the way out for something of blind spot coverage.

Maxnam376 wrote: Mon Jun 19, 2023 3:24 pm Yea I tried that still won't fit. Samsung s23 ultra

My Note 20 Ultra and now S23+ are both too big. Bought a cheap used Pixel 5 for the bike.

Buy a smaller phone

That's what I ended up doing. Got a used Pixel 5 and buy a cheap pre-paid data plan if I think I'll want data during a trip. Otherwise I just update it at home/hotel using wi-fi or my regular phone's hotspot.

Seems others are having more success than me.

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It would seem that some have got theirs working fine but I wonder what model, software version, phone type or other actions they are taking.

I believe Android phones tend to have more success with the TFT connection. I have used a Samsung ...

jesim1 wrote: Wed May 31, 2023 11:19 am You can use the kill switch to stop the bike, just don't turn off the ignition

Unless you have keyless ignition. I have to turn off the ignition to unlock the fuel cap.

The R1250RT requires a smartphone for GPS/Mapping and navigation.

You can import GPX files from MyRouteApp into the BMW Connected app. BMW uses Tom Tom to navigate, and the actual route between waypoints may differ slightly from what you created in MRA depending on your MRA settings, and routing ...

Yes I have keyless. I'm going to search for that shielding firm.


Then you need to go careful on how you shield I otherwise key may well not be picked up

You will need something to stop RFID I believe

Something like this might be worth a punt for testing purposes
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm ...

I have Ilium on my RT, and Heed on my Aprillia Tuareg. Happy with both brands.