Best tyres and oil for your R1200RT/R1250RT get other users opinions here.
Rims
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CapnJohn »
Tue May 21, 2024 12:25 am
I have a 2015 RT & would like a 2nd set of tires, but the list price for the rims is around $1400 US for each rim!!
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Last post by Randyjaco
Tue May 21, 2024 10:47 pm
Best fuel for MPG.
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David. »
Fri Apr 12, 2024 7:37 am
In the 2012 Camhead BMW Owners Manual, BMW recommends BP fuels. During a trial between Tesco Momentum and BP Ultimate, the BP fuel returned ~5 mpg...
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Last post by Doctor T
Fri Apr 12, 2024 1:31 pm
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Last post by Elkinell
Mon Mar 25, 2024 9:25 am
Mobile tyre service
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MikeS »
Fri Mar 22, 2024 2:36 pm
If you're in this chaps catchment area and need tyres I recommend Jon's company.
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Last post by Glenn
Fri Mar 22, 2024 4:45 pm
PR 6s
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ald71 »
Mon Mar 18, 2024 8:33 pm
Hi
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Last post by ald71
Wed Mar 20, 2024 9:12 pm
Metzeler Z6
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David. »
Mon Feb 14, 2022 9:53 pm
This photo (not mine) has reminded me why I stopped using Metzeler Z6's.
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Last post by David.
Sun Mar 17, 2024 6:38 pm
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Last post by EasyRider
Fri Dec 08, 2023 11:52 am
Pilkington Oils - Competition
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David. »
Wed Dec 06, 2023 12:36 pm
Pilkington Oils are a new supplier to me. I've found out about them through the VJMC. If anyone is a VJMC member, they are running a competition if...
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Last post by David.
Thu Dec 07, 2023 6:24 pm
Dynamic balancing
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andydavis »
Tue Nov 28, 2023 10:23 pm
I bought new tires on line for my R1200RT. Normally, I would mount (with great difficulty) and balance them myself at home; however, since I've...
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Last post by Psychobabble
Tue Nov 28, 2023 11:42 pm
Continental tyres
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by
R1200convert »
Thu Sep 07, 2023 11:34 pm
I really don't like Bridgestone and always used road pilots, but the last review I read on the 6 didn't have such a good write up. So opted for the...
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Last post by Glenn
Fri Sep 08, 2023 6:33 pm
Oil filters and oil weight
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by
TimGun »
Sat Aug 17, 2019 1:02 am
Has anybody tried Ams oil or K and N filters as replacements for the MAHLE filters? How about 10/40 oil verses the OEM 5/40 weight?
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Last post by Doctor T
Wed Aug 16, 2023 1:56 pm
Standard tyres or GT tyres advice
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Neilrt120021 »
Mon Aug 07, 2023 7:45 pm
Hi all just wondering if anybody could give me some advice over the benefits of a GT tyre over a standard tyre, as I am based in the uk just letting...
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Last post by Neilrt120021
Mon Aug 07, 2023 8:57 pm
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Last post by Mac001
Thu Jul 27, 2023 9:05 am
Best puncture repair
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Steve398 »
Sun May 14, 2023 10:22 am
With 4 weeks to go until our Greek tour I thought it might be a good idea to try out the ‘Stop and Go’ puncture repair kit that I’ve been toting...
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Last post by Gavj
Sun May 21, 2023 10:26 pm
Tyre valve core
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Doctor T »
Thu May 18, 2023 5:15 pm
On the front wheel of 07 bike, the tyre valve core is shorter than normal. I've been around the usual tyre places but none seem to stock this...
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Last post by Doctor T
Thu May 18, 2023 5:15 pm
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Last post by burridge01
Mon Mar 20, 2023 5:08 pm
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Last post by Doctor T
Mon Mar 20, 2023 4:13 pm
Looking for Organic EBC front brake pads
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SD1 »
Sun Feb 12, 2023 4:17 pm
I found rear organic EBC pads but cant seem to find organics for the front. I see that the go to is the sintered pads, but I prefer the organics, can...
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Last post by SD1
Thu Feb 16, 2023 9:48 pm
Gear box and final drive oil...
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SD1 »
Wed Feb 08, 2023 12:19 am
Looks like the dominant recommendation is to use two different oils in the cases. BUT, not sure why, if they specify the same weight why not use the...
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Last post by SD1
Wed Feb 08, 2023 10:57 pm
Tyres again
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Doctor T »
Tue Jan 03, 2023 11:01 am
My cousin has fitted a pair of Bridgestone BT 32 to his R1250R. He has only used them for 300 odd miles when i spoke to him. He said he liked them...
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Last post by David.
Wed Jan 04, 2023 2:36 pm
2016 RDC Replacement newer style.
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Jeff Prest »
Tue Feb 01, 2022 2:04 am
I have a 2016 R1200RT and the RDC in both tires need to be replaced due to battery's getting old. There are numerous posts about the 2014 TPMS, RDC...
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Last post by Kim_Y
Wed Dec 28, 2022 9:51 pm
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Last post by beemerboy9
Mon Dec 19, 2022 10:40 pm
Oil Filters - OEM or Mahle/Hiflo
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David. »
Sat Aug 01, 2015 10:37 am
I have a BMW "Boxed & Branded" Oil Filter (for a 2012 Twin Cam) it cost £13.28 & was made in Austria.
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Last post by Ed Harley
Sat Dec 17, 2022 4:48 pm
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Last post by Steve398
Sat Dec 17, 2022 4:35 pm
Avon Tyres to Close
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by
Our Gee »
Thu Nov 24, 2022 8:34 am
Sad to hear that the iconic British Tyre manufacturer Avon are to cease all production at the end of 2023. Apparently profits have been in a steady...
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Last post by Doctor T
Sun Nov 27, 2022 12:29 pm
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