BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

Hi all, I’ve been contemplating getting a topbox for my R1200RTLC ever since purchasing it last year. After reading lots of advice I’ve now managed to get a reasonable 2nd one from eBay for £215. It’s an earlier model of the 49litre (with a handle) box and came off a K1300GT. My question is, do the ...

To be honest since my post this morning I’ve now managed to dig out my (car) axle stands and they sit much lower than I remembered, so I feel more comfortable with my propsed technique. An Abba stand would be nice, but it would take up too much space in the garage. :? On all previous bikes, includin...

Hi, If anyone has lost a small metal ‘thingy’ the good news is I’ve found it! The bad news is that I found it sticking out of my back tyre! IMG_6138.jpeg The next bit of good news is the pile of cash my local motorcyle emporium is about to receive.. :| My question is, are the RTs okay to leave balan...

Hi, On my last few ride outs I’ve noticed a couple of events and thought it was a sign of my battery starting to decline. 1. The bike reset itself back to the RT logo instead of the digital speedo I had set. It did this on two separate occasions, after a week of being sat in the garage. 2. Slight he...

*****Update***** Am I looking for the moon on a stick? Is this a ‘Victor Meldrew’ moment? I spotted that the wonderful online emporium ‘Nippy Norman’s’ had a discounted Wunderlich elephant tour bag listed for the RTLC. I sent an email to NN asking whether they could confirm the bag was suitable for ...

Where do you go Dr T? I'm also in West Sussex. Last year, I got a pair of Road 6s fitted to my VFR by Billy’s Motorcycles based in Pulborough. They charged me £400 for a ride in/ride out price. Not sure what the prices look like this year. Higher, no doubt… :roll: I’d like to change the RT from Met...

Some may mock, but the multiple washer method worked an absolute treat for me. Photo shows it just after I had removed it and prior to cleaning.
No blood was sacrificed during this process, which is a rarity…

Hiya, ive had enough of my Nav 6, so going to try to go the Carpuride option. What eBay bracket did you get to fit the unit to? Cheers in advance The CarPlay unit came with its own cradle. I then used some aluminium box section to give me sufficient stand-off. The stand-off clearance is necessary b...

EasyRider wrote: ↑Sun Apr 07, 2024 12:56 pm OMG me to. I learnt to swim there back in 1976 on holiday. There use to be a sand bank that the tied would cut off.
I got stuck on there with my friend, and they taught me to swin to get me back to the main beach.

Crikey, talk about learning under adversity!

Took a leisurely ride out to Hayling Island (Hampshire, UK). Despite learning to swim there, many, many years ago, I don’t really visit the island that often as it fills up with ‘Grockles’ during the summer months. IMG_5952.jpeg IMG_5956.jpeg Found a beach side cafe so refuelled on a cuppa tea and a...

Anyone else had experience cleaning Goretex textile bike gear and then re-weatherproofing with a specialist spray? I’ve used Nikwax on walking gear, where you put it in a washing machine and then tumble dry to trigger the waterproofing, but never tried the after wash sprays. I’ve had my Dainese jack...

scunny12 wrote: ↑Wed Mar 27, 2024 10:56 pm Loved my 1982 CB900F2C for 5 years until it snapped a cam chain!

I think Honda had problems with cam chains through the 80s. I had a 1987 CBR1000F and it was fitted with a mark7 (7 attempts to get it right!) automatic cam chain adjuster.

Wow, that’s a brave move. Not sure I would have the balls to drill holes in my screen. Respect.

How much bigger is the Powerbronze screen compared with the OEM?

Hi and welcome to the forum. I swapped to the RT in January, after 17yrs with a 5th gen VFR, so I appreciate your apprehension. I also panicked about those pots sticking out each side of the RT so opted for a set of R&G bars. Very easy to fit and very pleased with them. I don’t mean to add to yo...

I think that’s a good security feature and elegant.