General discussion of the BMW R1200RT/R1250RT
Start in gear
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Jambriwal »
Wed Sep 17, 2025 7:51 pm
This new to me 2015 r1200rt will not start in gear with clutch pulled and kick stand up.
Bad clutch switch. Seems this would be dangerous if you...
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Last post by Jambriwal
Fri Sep 19, 2025 3:32 pm
Do K1600GTL Armrests fit on R1250RT
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mantincp »
Fri Sep 19, 2025 2:45 am
I have a 2019 K1600BGA with the armrests from the GTL / GTLE. Does anyone know if these will fit on the last generation RT (2021 - 2024)? As both GTL...
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Last post by mantincp
Fri Sep 19, 2025 2:45 am
Wire Diagram in Factory manual
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rtbmrgl »
Mon Sep 15, 2025 12:42 am
Good evening.
Does the BMW factory manual have a wire diagram. I have one and cant find it.
A separate CD?
Maybe I'm blind, lol. :lol:
Its not in...
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Last post by rtbmrgl
Mon Sep 15, 2025 12:42 am
ECU swap and EWS code
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MotoHotValter »
Thu Sep 11, 2025 6:34 am
I recently had to replace the ECU to another 2:hand unit. The new pre-owned ECU has all the same markings and codes, production date is a few months...
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Last post by Doctor T
Sat Sep 13, 2025 12:53 pm
Return to riding
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Ragman »
Thu May 03, 2018 2:18 pm
I am a newbie and have been lurking here for a while. I want to return to riding after about 13 years. My last bike was a tank (VTX 1800 retro). I...
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Last post by Tonymid
Fri Sep 12, 2025 9:33 am
Motor cycle cover
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StuW »
Tue Aug 19, 2025 5:08 pm
Hi Guys, has anyone bought a cover that fits over the top box & Panniers??? (R1200RT)
I am after a waterproof outdoor cover, There seem to be a...
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Last post by Tonymid
Thu Sep 11, 2025 4:33 pm
Rear Brake No Pressure
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BILI »
Tue Sep 02, 2025 4:43 pm
2013 1200RT
Noticed rear brake was low and getting spongy, little braking force.
Rear brake pads were pretty worn (one was at around 2mm/less than...
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Last post by Doctor T
Sat Sep 06, 2025 1:45 pm
All Good Things...
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Strat Tuner »
Fri Sep 05, 2025 4:14 am
There is a service in the US called "WeBuyMotorcycles.com"
It exists to relieve motorcycle owners of bikes they just don't want anymore... running or...
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Last post by Strat Tuner
Fri Sep 05, 2025 4:14 am
Checking Antifreeze level ?
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Randyjaco »
Sun Aug 31, 2025 3:59 pm
Is there an easier way to check the antifreeze level on an RT?
I just can't see the antifreeze level looking through the port in the Tupperware. Even...
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Last post by Randyjaco
Thu Sep 04, 2025 9:43 pm
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Last post by David.
Tue Sep 02, 2025 9:14 pm
Tire ressure sensor never change.
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rtbmrgl »
Mon Sep 01, 2025 6:31 pm
Good morning,
2009 RT
. My TMPS on the dash never changes, stays at 31-37psi, 100 mi ride yesterday and short ride today. Checked when I got home...
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Last post by rtbmrgl
Tue Sep 02, 2025 4:01 pm
Passenger arm rest for ‘19 R1250RT
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DKon2wheels »
Mon Sep 01, 2025 9:59 pm
I haven’t seen too many posts about passenger arm rests and decided to take a chance on the knock-off version. The kit was roughly $350 shipped and...
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Last post by DKon2wheels
Mon Sep 01, 2025 9:59 pm
Exhaust hanger on 2016 rt1200rt
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Bearbike1 »
Fri Aug 29, 2025 9:36 pm
After servicing my bike the dealer handed me an exhaust hanger which was separated from the exhaust pipe.
It looks like it is located mid exhaust. Is...
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Last post by exportman
Mon Sep 01, 2025 9:30 am
Help, 2018 R1200RT inner panel
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by
Mike262 »
Fri Aug 29, 2025 11:32 pm
I need a little help.
I took my 2018 R1200RT in because the fork seal appeared to be leaking a little. They confirmed it was leaking and gave me a...
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Last post by Mike262
Sat Aug 30, 2025 11:00 pm
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Last post by Glenn
Thu Aug 28, 2025 4:56 pm
A sad ending for my 05 R1200rt
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by
sgt_lovejoy »
Sat Aug 09, 2025 4:17 am
Last Sunday I finished an ABS removal and oil change. I let the bike warm up in my driveway and went down to my local gas station to top off fuel for...
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Last post by jrr626
Thu Aug 28, 2025 1:38 pm
2009 Service manual, wich one
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rtbmrgl »
Mon Aug 18, 2025 11:04 pm
I want to get a service manual for my '09 r1200rt. What do you recommend?
Factory, Haynes, Clymer.
:cheers:
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Last post by jrr626
Thu Aug 28, 2025 1:36 pm
common issues/weak points on 2007 R1200RT??
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ds99 »
Thu Aug 28, 2025 11:37 am
i have had a 2007 r1200rt for 9 years (now on 60,000 miles) and in that time the following has occured:
- four windscreen mounting arms have broken,...
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Last post by jrr626
Thu Aug 28, 2025 1:26 pm
Ezcan and spot light help
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Vaughanza »
Mon Aug 25, 2025 6:36 pm
Hi Guys
I just my R1250 GS ( 2021 ) and would like to know if this possible?
1. Change the OEM small spots to indicators ( add a yellow cover )
2....
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Last post by Capt Sisko
Wed Aug 27, 2025 6:49 pm
Foot Pegs lowered?
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rtbmrgl »
Mon Aug 25, 2025 11:34 pm
Good afternoon.
Are these foot pegs lowered or stock? 2009 RT, not a police bike.
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Last post by MisterD
Tue Aug 26, 2025 1:49 am
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Last post by bruce2000ltc
Sun Aug 24, 2025 5:41 pm
Im on the hunt for a RT
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rtbmrgl »
Tue Aug 12, 2025 12:10 am
Good afternoon from Roseville, Ca.
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Im on the hunt for a RT, recently sold my Norton and ST1300.
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Last post by bagboy
Sun Aug 24, 2025 2:21 pm
Anybody Got 8Grand for Coffee?
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by
Randyjaco »
Tue Aug 05, 2025 10:31 pm
Step right up and get your espresso machine, while the last.
Be the first in your neighborhood.
Great addition to that man cave. :)
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Last post by rtbmrgl
Sat Aug 23, 2025 3:19 pm
Which accessory
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by
Dolyp »
Wed Aug 20, 2025 7:23 pm
Hi
I'm looking to buy a 1250RT and have 2 in mind. One has adaptive cruise but not adaptive headlight and the other has adaptive headlight but not...
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Last post by Doctor T
Thu Aug 21, 2025 1:09 pm
Alarm Going Off At Random
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Capt Sisko »
Sun Aug 17, 2025 6:44 pm
Hi All,
I'm having a problem with the alarm on my '18 R1250RT going off seemingly at random. The bike is kept in a locked garage which is attached to...
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Last post by Capt Sisko
Tue Aug 19, 2025 8:16 pm
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