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by 98 SPS
Sat Jun 14, 2025 8:58 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: 05 1200RT Sump Plug
Replies: 3
Views: 1149
Great Britain

Re: 05 1200RT Sump Plug

I have more than 1 8mm hex tool, and one of the others was a much better fit.
Job done, test ride completed.
Thanks for the advice.
by 98 SPS
Fri Jun 13, 2025 11:03 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: 05 1200RT Sump Plug
Replies: 3
Views: 1149
Great Britain

05 1200RT Sump Plug

I am about to do an oil & filter change and an 8mm hex bit is the best fit for the sump drain plug, but it feels a bit slack and I don't want to round it off.
Would someone kindly confirm the correct sized tool to extract the plug.
Thanks
by 98 SPS
Sat May 03, 2025 11:55 pm
Forum: Tips and tricks
Topic: Mirror Vibration
Replies: 1
Views: 3145
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Mirror Vibration

Any suggestions to reduce mirror vibration on a 2005 1200rt please? I thought Ducati mirrors were poor until I got this BMW :)
by 98 SPS
Thu Mar 27, 2025 9:28 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: First BMW
Replies: 1
Views: 2541
Great Britain

First BMW

Turned 60 last year so I decided it was time to see if I was ready for one. After riding Italian Twins for the last 31 years I need something I can ride for more than a couple of hours. Picked up an exceptionally well-maintained 05 model with 66,000 miles on.
The previous owner was happy to spend a ...