BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

I had these symptoms on my K1200 and it turned out to be the brake hose deteriorating internally. Essentially little bits of rubber acting as a one way valve. Once changed and bled, all was good. Might be worth checking for sticky pistons first though as that's cheap and easy.

I replaced my twin cam with an LC, and although it initially needed some fettling to be as comfortable (I'm over 6ft), I wouldn't change back. Although it's not night and day better, the overall package is just more refined.

Just a thought. I know of a case where a chap had 2 new seats under warranty. Then realised the cool cover he had fitted was the culprit. Whenever he took it to BMW he removed the cover of course. Erm......

Mine has the high seat and takes a good 10 mins on max to feel warm. It gets hotter and I can knock it down to 3 after about 20 mins.

Carpuride 502b. Spent over an hour this evening trying to Connect everything to make it work. Eventually gave up and read the instructions. All good now, and I missed Call the Midwife as a bonus.

Won't be many of us not had similar. You might be able to pick up a second hand lid.....

It's already reached the UK, I received my letter in November and had the shaft replaced this month as part of the annual service.

David. wrote: ↑Wed Nov 27, 2024 3:38 am Out of interest, what category of motorcycle licence has he got.

He currently has A2 but can now do his mod 1. The Deauville has a throttle stop restrictor. It looks like he's about to do a deal on a brand new V Strom 650, the numbers seem to work for him.

My 22 year old youngest son would love an RT but insurance costs are preventing it. Instead he rides a 700 Deauville. The eldest is more typical and has a 2020 Suzuki Katana.

I totally agree that it depends what you want from your bike. My 1250GSA was an amazing bit of kit, and I like the adventure style, but an RT is like putting on a comfortable pair of slippers for me. For the price I got for the GSA, I bought a brand new V Strom 1050 with enough left for my 1200RT lc...

BoB21 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 20, 2024 2:11 pm 70,000 on 17 plate. you could do better!!!!!!!

Must try harder

49k on my 2014 LC. She carries it well though.

I've had my 1200 RTW for just over a year. It actually replaced a 1250GSA, which was fantastic, but a bit top heavy for a 50 something with a back problem. I also missed the barn door fairing as before that I had a 1200TC which I commuted and toured on, had that for about 4 years. I'm interested in ...

Not sure I can get a weekend pass for this, wedding anniversary on the 31st, she's bound to be unreasonable about it......

I added the 5 series horn and although the tone was lower, it didn't really sound any louder to me.