BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

Well... Let me see. You don't trust him, but you gave him "bank info"? This sounds risky. The first/last time I bought from another person, (not a dealer) I went to my bank and had them issue a "cashier's check" for the full amount made out to the seller's name. Cashier's checks ...

Here's the update: I did need the cable to connect that $20, blu-tooth, device. It connected. It gave information about the engine over it's own app. That app is tailored for BMW cars, not motorcycles. The information was generic : RPM, error codes, oxygen mixture even BUT (I like big buts) It didn'...

I guess we digress... What gas to use? Low octane or High? I'm encouraged by those who say use cheaper gas. 1) no engine damage 2) no performance decrease Consider compression ratios. Yamaha FJR .........10.8 : 1 (87 octane) BMW r1200...........12.0 : 1 (91 octane) Does the 1.2 compression increase ...

FYI 1 US Gallon = 3.7854 litres. Let's call the UK selling price is £1.30 per litre, then 1 US gallon of unleaded would cost £4.92 At the current exchange rate £1 = $1.30 so £4.92 equates to $6.43 per US gallon. Given that the oil per barrel price is global and US petrolium plants can't cost signif...

You are correct!!!

I NEVER stay in the major city .

If you're visiting London, stay in Norbury or Croydon.
The same idea applies.

Skip Los Angeles. It's a city best seen at 70 mph as you drive through it!

I used the posh stuff until the prices went crazy then I went to standard, tbh I don’t notice the difference other than at the till! I'm considering doing the same. In sunny So. Cal, the avg price for " Premium" is $5.25 (3.94 British Pounds) per Gallon!! (Forgive me for not knowing what ...

USA resident here.... I've never really thought about it. I've toured cross country a few times, and all the hotels are accessible. Some even offer to let you park under the structure at the front of the hotel if it's raining. GO TO Hotels include .... Motel 6 ($) Comfort Inn ($) Quality Inn ($) Ham...

If you are going to buy that adapter read the end of this link first https://www.motoscan.de/diagnoseadapter/ Adapter Cable https://www.amazon.co.uk/Goldplay-Motorcycle-Diagnostic-adapter-Motorbikes/dp/B07DWLCB6F/ref=asc_df_B07DWLCB6F?mcid=2595d0c6c80a38ef831693a26e0f63f9&tag=googshopuk-21&...

Glenn wrote: ↑Wed Apr 09, 2025 7:27 am
Yes you will need an adapter cable for the 2008 bike, it's normally
under the seat near the ECU with possibly an end cap on it.

Now.... Don't laugh....

What is an ECU?

I'ma guessing this is the cable: I'll order one just in case . Wow I hope this $20 unit can clear the message. The local independent BMW mechanic wants $60 to do it!

The unit looks like this: I'll get myself over to Amazon and see if I can figure out what cable it needs. Not sure exactly what this cable will be called or where to find one.

I'm hoping the packaging will recommend something.

This is still all new to me!

If you look on the site it tells you what it can do under the App menu, https://www.motoscan.de/#app-features-ecu https://www.motoscan.de/#app-features-basic https://www.motoscan.de/#app-versions https://www.motoscan.de/youtube-videos/ Compatible OBD adapters are listed under the Adapter menu. I us...

Let's start with something simple....

Does that Device/Software (I see that it's both now) clear the "Service" message?

I went for a ride today and completely ignored "SERVICE".

I will regard it as a badge of honor amongst those who do their own oil changes.

If you have an Android phone or tablet you can reset the service indicator with Motoscan and an OBDLink dongle (it may need a cable too) https://www.motoscan.de/ I followed the link and couldn't figure out what this is, what it does, or how much it costs. I presume the software requires some sort o...