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Continental Road Attack tyres on 2014 RT LC
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Chad »
Sat Mar 07, 2015 5:05 pm
As you can see I'm a newbie on the forum, so apologies if this has been mentioned previously. I've just replaced my 2010 RT mu with the new wet head...
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Last post by realshelby
Sat Jun 25, 2016 3:19 pm
Bridgestone T30 GT
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Ch00 »
Sun Nov 01, 2015 11:20 am
As most people seem to have either Pilots or Z8 and the like. I have fitted Bridgestone T30s (GT) to my RT they are excellent did a quick weekend...
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Last post by realshelby
Fri Jun 24, 2016 12:58 pm
Newbies on Board
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by
Mtnbiker1966 »
Sun May 15, 2016 1:42 am
Hello everyone,
My wife Steph and I are finally getting our RT--a 2014 Premium. We're picking it up next weekend and going to ride from Cali to...
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Last post by Mtnbiker1966
Mon Jun 13, 2016 5:39 am
Tyres pressure warning
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Ventura »
Wed Jun 08, 2016 3:05 am
Riding my new RT today a flashing red warning light appeared- with showing Rear tyre pressure of 1.9 and keep dropping within minutes to 1.1!! ...
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Last post by BackAtIt53
Fri Jun 10, 2016 5:41 pm
Older front tyres.
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fatnfast »
Tue Jun 07, 2016 7:34 pm
I much prefer the way my 1150gs handles compared to my RT, so have set about converting the RT to GS wheel spec. I found an old front wheel from a...
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Last post by fatnfast
Tue Jun 07, 2016 8:16 pm
Whats fitted - Pilot Road 4 GT or not
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mlillywh »
Mon May 30, 2016 6:17 pm
I had a new front tyre fitted recently and simply asked for another the same. I'm pretty sure the front was a Pilot Road 4 GT (bike had 4000 miles...
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Last post by Levisp
Mon May 30, 2016 9:37 pm
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Last post by richardbd
Sun May 15, 2016 3:01 pm
VARIATIONS ON THE METZELER Z8
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by guest2360 » Mon Mar 14, 2016 11:28 am
On the Cupped Tyres thread, which has now gone into unapproved pressure settings, I posted I had considered fitting a set of PR4GTs. Then changed my...
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Last post by daverj
Sun May 15, 2016 12:41 pm
Can I use 10W40 instead of 5W40
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mattye »
Fri May 06, 2016 8:16 am
Hi all, my first post after joining.
The spec for the RT calls for 5W40 synthetic oil but this seems a little harder to get hold of than 10W40.
Does...
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Last post by Levisp
Sat May 07, 2016 11:25 am
Used Oil Analysis
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onegrecook »
Sun May 01, 2016 5:38 am
Has anyone had a used oil analysis done with their RT LC? I've been sending mine in and it appears the iron is slightly high. Just wondering what...
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Last post by richardbd
Sun May 01, 2016 3:22 pm
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Last post by David.
Tue Apr 05, 2016 9:47 am
Cupping Tires
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by
mbro »
Tue Mar 08, 2016 11:10 pm
Hi all! I just changed out my front and rear tires, and noticed slight cupping of the front tire, but the rear wore very well. I'm always...
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Last post by Jriffe108
Mon Mar 14, 2016 10:01 am
Tyre Repair Kit
Replies: 12
by
mhr43 »
Tue Feb 09, 2016 5:49 pm
I am planning an overseas trip and want to take a tyre repair kit, just in case. I have been looking at the rubber plug with CO2 canister...
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Last post by Levisp
Fri Mar 04, 2016 9:11 pm
EMERGENCY QUESTION
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by
mercator1 »
Sat Feb 20, 2016 10:31 pm
What all will a can of fix-a-flat ruin ? Stranded and waiting on non-existent tow..
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Last post by k9doc
Sun Feb 21, 2016 9:45 am
Brake calliper q
Replies: 24
by
chrismckay »
Sat Jan 30, 2016 9:00 am
I have been trying to find the torque value on the bolts that hold the two halves of the front brake calliper together (R1200RT 2012).
These are...
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Last post by guest2360
Wed Feb 10, 2016 7:23 pm
Oil, yes I know, again !
Replies: 22
by
Our Gee »
Tue Jan 26, 2016 2:10 pm
Just spotted this on ebay. 5 litres of 10w-50 full synthetic engine oil to API SM/CF ACEA A3/B4-04 which I believe exceeds BMW's stated...
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Last post by David.
Fri Jan 29, 2016 9:30 am
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Last post by Bertie
Fri Jan 08, 2016 4:10 pm
Best tire for all situations
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by
Spencert231 »
Mon Nov 30, 2015 8:50 am
I have retired (I think) the problem or more a dilemma I suppose is what are the best tires for my intended useage? When I bought the bike I had...
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Last post by Steve F
Mon Nov 30, 2015 7:57 pm
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Last post by David.
Mon Nov 23, 2015 10:17 am
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Last post by Levisp
Sat Nov 14, 2015 10:35 am
From Tire Removal 2015 R1200RT
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Fred smith »
Thu Oct 08, 2015 4:07 am
Does anyone know if there is a good video that shows step by step procedure on how to remove a front tire on a2015 R1200RT? I am one that if I...
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Last post by L1Rider
Sat Oct 17, 2015 2:01 am
Changing the rear tire
Replies: 5
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Budman »
Wed Oct 07, 2015 2:30 pm
I may be the only one who has noticed but Ive got an issue with my owners manual. When you read the part on changing the rear tire on a 2014 RT it...
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Last post by Budman
Wed Oct 07, 2015 10:24 pm
Near misses
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Chad »
Thu Jul 16, 2015 1:01 am
Whilst in Rotheberg, I was just approaching a set of traffic lights (on green) along a line of stationary traffic, when a police car of all things...
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Last post by Chad
Fri Jul 17, 2015 1:15 pm
Pirelli Angel GT
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Levisp »
Fri May 22, 2015 5:59 pm
Got a puncture coming back from Sedan which I managed to successfully plug but decided that it was time to replace the tyres. I consider DIY plug as...
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Last post by Levisp
Sun Jun 14, 2015 9:14 am
Tyre Pressures for Solo or Two-up
Replies: 9
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David. »
Wed Mar 11, 2015 8:33 am
It's interesting that the BMW Rider's Manual for the LC only lists one set of tyre pressures, Front 36 & Rear 42 psi.
For the Twin Cam, two sets of...
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Last post by rglassma
Wed Jun 10, 2015 4:01 pm
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