General discussion of the BMW R1200RT/R1250RT
2009 1200rt esa, shock problem
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TrevorAustin »
Tue Oct 22, 2019 9:50 pm
I've had my bike a few months now and the only issue is the pre load will not change. Holding the button has zero effect.
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Last post by beemerboy9
Fri Jul 03, 2020 8:58 pm
Finding excuses for a ride?
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jackronner »
Mon Apr 27, 2020 7:50 pm
I just went 250 miles round-trip to buy a pair of used soft bags that I didn't really need at the moment. I told the seller that he was in...
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Last post by David.
Wed Jul 01, 2020 9:58 pm
24000 Mile Service
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buzz »
Sun May 10, 2020 10:46 am
Just had my bike serviced by Paul at the Workshop in York, he is a BMW specialist and he's done a fab job, his prices are great.
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Last post by David.
Wed Jul 01, 2020 7:13 pm
BMW specialist
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Bambam »
Sat Jun 27, 2020 1:26 pm
Hello I’ve got a 09 1200rt that has done approximately 30k it says it wanted servicing apr 2020 can any body recommend a good place to take it in...
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Last post by Bambam
Tue Jun 30, 2020 9:12 pm
Trickle charging
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bargood »
Sun Jun 21, 2020 7:09 am
I just purchased a 2013 R1200RT. This replaced my 1996 R1100RT. Since I only use the bike on weekends I keep the battery charged by using a Battery...
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Last post by rangemaster728
Mon Jun 29, 2020 9:43 pm
Greetings
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PatM »
Mon Jun 29, 2020 6:12 pm
Greetings from Canada.
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Last post by simbo
Mon Jun 29, 2020 7:32 pm
Resetting Service indicator
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bargood »
Fri Jun 26, 2020 7:27 pm
Hi, Have a general question. Just purchased a 2013 1200 rt. Service indicator bar is on. How do I reset it? Do I need a special gauge? No BMW...
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Last post by rangemaster728
Sat Jun 27, 2020 6:13 pm
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Last post by bandytales
Fri Jun 26, 2020 3:54 pm
Fuel strip options
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jackronner »
Sat Jun 20, 2020 12:57 am
Given the problems I've heard of, am I better off replacing it on my 2009 RT with the float system? Expense and difficulty of installation?
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Last post by jackronner
Wed Jun 24, 2020 9:16 pm
Seat query.
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milleplod »
Mon Jun 22, 2020 6:27 pm
Can anyone tell me if a late twincam RT with a single-piece seat would have factory lowered suspension too? I've got it into my head that the...
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Last post by David.
Mon Jun 22, 2020 8:00 pm
Plastic nose removal
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amishmunshi »
Tue Jun 09, 2020 5:12 am
I have a 2007 R1200RT with some scratches and scuffs. I have removed all the plastics except the one under the headlight (pic attached). How do we...
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Last post by rangemaster728
Sat Jun 20, 2020 4:41 pm
Steering damper
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BoB21 »
Thu Jun 18, 2020 11:30 am
Just noticed rubber grommet on steering damper perished end above mudguard.haynes manual refer to it as damper. Two questions is it safe to ride....
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Last post by David.
Fri Jun 19, 2020 3:51 pm
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Last post by MEM62
Tue Jun 16, 2020 12:39 pm
possible convert from ST1300
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alexl »
Wed Jun 10, 2020 2:36 am
Hey Everyone,
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Last post by bandytales
Mon Jun 15, 2020 3:56 pm
the newbie questions
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jan arne »
Thu Jun 11, 2020 8:47 pm
hi all. i just bought a bmw r1200rt 2007 mod. i`ve had a chopper bike(yamaha dragstar 1100 custom) for 10 years now, and found out it was time for me...
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Last post by MEM62
Mon Jun 15, 2020 11:17 am
Greeting from a new member
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Citroen »
Sun Jun 14, 2020 5:24 pm
Greetings, I just sold my '14 FJR ES and purchased an '08 RT, that has 48,000 kilometres on the clock. My last BMW was an '81 R100 RS, wonderful old...
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Last post by tojjer
Sun Jun 14, 2020 7:15 pm
High seat
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Nick Evans »
Thu Apr 09, 2020 12:06 pm
Does anyone / has anyone ever had or used a high seat for an RT? I have a 2009RT and I had a knee replaced in 2018. Prior to this I had fitted a peg...
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Last post by Vincentrapide
Sat Jun 13, 2020 12:48 pm
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Last post by RT in BC
Sat Jun 13, 2020 4:19 am
CAPTCHA for posting messages
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NLC »
Wed Jun 03, 2020 3:57 pm
Is it perhaps my eyesight but I find inputing the CAPTCHA verification question everytime I post difficult to read (and often takes 5 attempts for it...
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Last post by PeteM
Fri Jun 05, 2020 6:26 pm
Oldtimers service what a joke !!
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adventureboy »
Wed May 13, 2020 8:05 pm
Ordered my nav lock from these jokers some 17 days ago and still nothing sent an email asking where it was got a reply saying we have Carona here you...
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Last post by NLC
Fri Jun 05, 2020 6:12 pm
49 Litre Top Box (Basic Model)
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trickstercop »
Thu Jun 04, 2020 3:01 pm
Hi folks I’ve tried to research without success so I’m hoping someone may be able to assist. I’ve just purchased the current version 49 litre Top Box...
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Last post by trickstercop
Thu Jun 04, 2020 5:57 pm
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Last post by Beagle
Thu Jun 04, 2020 10:02 am
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Last post by Beagle
Wed Jun 03, 2020 12:39 pm
Warranty Claims
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David. »
Tue Jun 02, 2020 8:59 am
To help decide whether or not an extended warranty is worth having, how about a list of claims/warranty work done on your bike and when.
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Last post by BoB21
Tue Jun 02, 2020 8:41 pm
To Warrant or not to Warrant
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hammo »
Mon Jun 01, 2020 11:50 am
Well guys , just received my letter about extending my warranty , i thought my local dealer might of extended my warranty because of the lockdown but...
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Last post by DaveCly
Tue Jun 02, 2020 8:37 pm
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