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by Rayjohnston
Mon Jul 21, 2025 7:50 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Engine suddenly lost power
Replies: 2
Views: 1269
Great Britain

Engine suddenly lost power

Hi Everyone
Just back from a very short ride and was only out 10mins when engine suddenly lost power, I had no response from the throttle- it’s as though the ignition had been turn off. I coasted into the side of the road from a speed of about 45mph and before I actually stopped , engine burst into ...
by Rayjohnston
Wed Feb 26, 2025 9:23 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Rattle at idle goes away when clutch pulled in
Replies: 3
Views: 11036
Great Britain

Rattle at idle goes away when clutch pulled in

Hi Guys
Have a 2016 1200RT with 30k on the clock. Just bought bike around 3 months ago and have put approx 900 miles on it due to bike laid up over winter. When I’m stationary and idling there’s a chatter from either gears or bearings and this goes away when you pull in clutch. Been in motor trade ...
by Rayjohnston
Sun Dec 29, 2024 12:10 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Poor heating of seats
Replies: 23
Views: 6799
Great Britain

Re: Poor heating of seats

Thank to everyone for their suggestions. I have already tested the voltage at the plug andI have full battery power. If I leave the seat on for ages , I think I feel a warmth on the right side of the ride seat but nothing like the heat some of you guys are getting.
I did pop in by MOTORAD here in ...
by Rayjohnston
Fri Dec 27, 2024 11:11 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Poor heating of seats
Replies: 23
Views: 6799
Great Britain

Poor heating of seats

Hi
Just bought a 2016 1200rt and bike is immaculate but the heated seat temp is poor. Anybody stripped a seat and managed to source a heating element , based in Scotland UK.
by Rayjohnston
Fri Dec 27, 2024 11:04 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: New Owner
Replies: 4
Views: 6942
Great Britain

New Owner

Hi
Just picked up a 2016 1200RT with 30k and absolutely luv the bike. I’m 68 and only passed my bike test 18months ago- what a bike !!
I’m based in Aberdeen Scotland