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Micro mini 1/4" ratchet to carry on the bike

Last post by Sullivj « Tue Dec 09, 2025 2:11 pm
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by Steve398 » Sat Oct 30, 2021 11:30 am
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The other day the bike was in for a minor job and I saw the mechanic using a mini ratchet. Great for the confined spaces and easily transportable for...
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Last post by Sullivj
Tue Dec 09, 2025 2:11 pm
Tools 1st oil change

Last post by Stu « Sun Mar 30, 2025 10:25 pm
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by Strat Tuner » Mon Mar 03, 2025 12:25 am
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I'm gathering tools and advice for 1st oil change.

Here's the underside.
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I think I can tell which is the oil filter.

One of...
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Last post by Stu
Sun Mar 30, 2025 10:25 pm
R1250 Shiftcam Tools

Last post by Panman40 « Sun Mar 16, 2025 8:15 am
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by EasyRider » Sun Feb 23, 2025 6:24 pm
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So after a year and a bit of owning Artie, I have now brought the tools to do the timing and the valves.
I brought the Torque adapter spanner,...
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Last post by Panman40
Sun Mar 16, 2025 8:15 am
Torque Wrench

Last post by Stu « Sun Mar 09, 2025 1:57 pm
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by EasyRider » Thu Feb 27, 2025 4:13 pm

Now i have a 3/8" & 1/4" click type Torque Wrenchs. There about 20+ years old.
As i'm buying some new tools at the moment, i'm thinking about getting...

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Last post by Stu
Sun Mar 09, 2025 1:57 pm
BMW R1200RT Cam alignment tools

Last post by Randyjaco « Sun Jan 05, 2025 12:11 am
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by Stu » Tue Sep 14, 2021 12:28 pm
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Took delivery of these today 8)

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Bit of a wait and had to pay customs charges but they are now mine :))

Part numbers...
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Last post by Randyjaco
Sun Jan 05, 2025 12:11 am
Compression Tester

Last post by Doctor T « Thu Jan 02, 2025 1:45 pm
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by David. » Wed Dec 25, 2024 5:00 am

Considering the purchase of a compression tester, ideally UK/British made, not Chinese, any recommendations.

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Last post by Doctor T
Thu Jan 02, 2025 1:45 pm
Service Indicator

Last post by Gavj « Mon Oct 28, 2024 5:39 pm
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by Gavj » Mon Oct 28, 2024 2:00 pm

Anyone bought one of these? I messaged the seller and asked if it definately worked on BMW's they said yes...... Im sceptical....

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Last post by Gavj
Mon Oct 28, 2024 5:39 pm
Fuel sensor

Last post by Doctor T « Sat Aug 31, 2024 12:34 pm
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by JBAKE2210 » Fri Jun 28, 2024 4:58 pm

Is there a diagnostic tool ot anything I can use to reset the fuel sensor on my 2007 R1200rt? Or do I simply have to replace it. Any help would be...

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Last post by Doctor T
Sat Aug 31, 2024 12:34 pm
Torx

Last post by Toaster « Sat Jun 22, 2024 10:02 pm
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by EasyRider » Sat Dec 23, 2023 10:42 am

Because i found that BMW have used TORX fixings, i have just popped to Halfords and bought a Torx screwdrivers set, T8, T10, T15, T20, T25 and T30....

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Last post by Toaster
Sat Jun 22, 2024 10:02 pm
On-board tool kit

Last post by Stu « Sat Mar 30, 2024 5:20 pm
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by Drewski628 » Sat Mar 30, 2024 4:52 pm

My new-to-me 2013 RT came with a on board tool kit.. Sorry for my ignorance, but what is this for? Some sort of shock adjustment?

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Last post by Stu
Sat Mar 30, 2024 5:20 pm
Engine barring tool

Last post by BMWDrew « Wed Mar 27, 2024 2:24 pm
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by BMWDrew » Tue Mar 26, 2024 12:50 am

Anyone know where I can find what I've seen referred to as "engine barring tool"? I've seen it referenced as part # 110821 however this yields...

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Last post by BMWDrew
Wed Mar 27, 2024 2:24 pm
Exhaust header nuts

Last post by xlauto « Wed Mar 20, 2024 9:27 pm
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by xlauto » Wed Mar 20, 2024 8:04 pm

Good day,
What type of socket and size is required to remove the exhaust header studs. Is it an e-torx? I have an E20 torx socket but it is too...

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Last post by xlauto
Wed Mar 20, 2024 9:27 pm
Tyre Changer

Last post by Gavj « Wed Mar 13, 2024 8:14 pm
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by EasyRider » Sun Mar 10, 2024 1:12 pm

So you have seen i have a couple of bench lifts and some Abba stands.
So i thought i would show you what i use to change my tyres with.
With using...

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Last post by Gavj
Wed Mar 13, 2024 8:14 pm
Bench lift

Last post by EasyRider « Sun Mar 10, 2024 2:39 pm
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by EasyRider » Tue Mar 05, 2024 3:09 pm
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In August 2022 i bought my second bench lift. So i had one in the workshop and one in the garage.
Now i only paid £200 for it which was a good price...
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Last post by EasyRider
Sun Mar 10, 2024 2:39 pm
Favourite / most important tool

Last post by Doctor T « Wed Dec 20, 2023 2:18 pm
Replies: 15
by beemerbaz » Fri Mar 13, 2015 9:13 pm
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I guess we all have very extensive tool kits that we have collected over the years and I am no exception. Since owning my RT I have come to the...
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Last post by Doctor T
Wed Dec 20, 2023 2:18 pm
Ilium bar tool rental.

Last post by burridge01 « Fri Jun 23, 2023 7:27 am
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by burridge01 » Mon Jun 12, 2023 8:22 pm

It's about time I got the bar risers on,the fella I bought them off no longer posts on here and he did pm me a link to who rents the tool.I foolishly...

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Last post by burridge01
Fri Jun 23, 2023 7:27 am
Tools Lists

Last post by Doctor T « Mon Apr 10, 2023 12:07 pm
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by 009jim » Sun Apr 02, 2023 3:27 am

hi Folks, I've started developing a tools list for my recently aquired camhead R1200RT (i.e. MY2012). I do this with each of my bikes so I can...

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Last post by Doctor T
Mon Apr 10, 2023 12:07 pm
BMW R1250 Cam Alignment Jig, Photo Copy w/ Dims Needed

Last post by sxc « Sun Mar 05, 2023 6:42 am

by sxc » Sun Mar 05, 2023 6:42 am

BMW Item 83302467268 is no longer available to end-users, looking to replicate this tool to self-service my RT.

Can I lean on a list member that may...

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Last post by sxc
Sun Mar 05, 2023 6:42 am
Lock removal tool

Last post by raider57 « Sun Jan 01, 2023 4:43 pm
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by Fourbears » Thu Jun 30, 2022 6:05 pm

Is there a specific tool to remove the lock from a 2014 on LC pannier? I need to transfer my lock to a new one but it seems to be needing a tool....

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Last post by raider57
Sun Jan 01, 2023 4:43 pm
Torque wrench

Last post by Doctor T « Fri Dec 30, 2022 12:26 pm
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by Doctor T » Thu Dec 29, 2022 12:32 pm

Just had an email from the weight nd measure testers stating my torque wrench is out of tolerance. I usually get this tool tested every 5 years but...

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Last post by Doctor T
Fri Dec 30, 2022 12:26 pm
E-Torx vs Metric Tools

Last post by David. « Sat Dec 10, 2022 2:48 pm
Replies: 4
by David. » Sun Dec 04, 2022 3:28 pm

Are E-Torx spanners or sockets absolutely necessary or will a Metric (mm) size be close enough.

I might be looking for an E8 spanner, the point to...

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Last post by David.
Sat Dec 10, 2022 2:48 pm
BMW Rear Wheel Balancing Adapter

Last post by 60Aviator « Sun Oct 30, 2022 11:46 pm
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by Stu » Sat Oct 29, 2022 11:11 am

For any one in the UK who needs a BMW Rear Wheel Balancing Adapter this si the one that I use on my 2016 wethead

It will also fit others too

The...

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Last post by 60Aviator
Sun Oct 30, 2022 11:46 pm
Cam tools.

Last post by 60Aviator « Thu Aug 18, 2022 1:14 am
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by Dartman340ta » Sun Nov 22, 2020 11:23 pm
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I have the list I’ve checked google.any one else no the available information on them.
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Last post by 60Aviator
Thu Aug 18, 2022 1:14 am
Split bearing puller

Last post by Fourbears « Mon Aug 08, 2022 8:25 pm
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by Fourbears » Mon Aug 08, 2022 5:50 pm

I am trying to find a split bearing puller like the one in the pic. I need one that will cope with a 150mm bearing/gear but don’t want to buy one as...

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Last post by Fourbears
Mon Aug 08, 2022 8:25 pm
RT LC Handlebar removal tool - UK?

Last post by Old-Git « Fri Aug 13, 2021 8:37 am
Replies: 2
by Old-Git » Thu Aug 12, 2021 4:55 pm

HiI can't make my mind up if I even want handlebar risers (2015 RT LC) , so I've bought some from alibaba to see if I like them. If I do I'll...

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Last post by Old-Git
Fri Aug 13, 2021 8:37 am

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