General discussion of the BMW R1200RT/R1250RT
Cheap tent out of a m-cycle cover
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jackronner »
Tue Feb 25, 2020 7:33 pm
I'm about to embark on a short 1500 mile trip, and was debating whether to pack a tent when I looked at my bike under its cover when it occurred to...
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Last post by julianq
Fri Feb 28, 2020 11:01 am
Starting issue
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pkpilot »
Wed Jan 09, 2019 12:17 pm
I am having an interesting starting issue. My bike will not start if it is in gear even with the kickstand up. It has to be in...
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Last post by Dr. Montaño
Sat Feb 22, 2020 8:58 pm
Draining the fuel tank on 2005 RT
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jackronner »
Sat Feb 22, 2020 5:07 am
I'm sure it's frustratingly difficult, and I'm petrol-fied I'll cock it up. Can't see the holes at the bottom of the inlet well, and need to...
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Last post by David.
Sat Feb 22, 2020 9:58 am
Newbie member intro
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by
R2112RT »
Sun Feb 16, 2020 4:52 pm
Greetings all. I just joined. I’ll be lurking and learning. I’ve been riding for 17 years, current bike is a 2015 FJ-09 which I enjoy....
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Last post by bandytales
Mon Feb 17, 2020 2:52 pm
Unknown blade fuse 2005 RT
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jackronner »
Sun Feb 16, 2020 11:59 pm
I've reattached my battery after the cable and wires were snipped out by a thief, but can't ID a wire with a 15 amp fuse holder. It's under the...
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Last post by R2K
Mon Feb 17, 2020 12:10 am
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Last post by 82DRIVE
Sun Feb 16, 2020 2:04 am
Dowco motorcycle cover
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Erable »
Sat Feb 08, 2020 3:54 pm
For my 2015 R1200RT with the 49 litre topcase - does anyone know what size would fit? Dowco website says large - that barely fit my 1996...
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Last post by Erable
Sat Feb 08, 2020 3:54 pm
Meaning of SE
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R2K »
Wed Feb 05, 2020 7:54 pm
When folks add SE after RT in example R1250RT SE. What does the SE designation mean?
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Last post by R2K
Fri Feb 07, 2020 11:37 am
New Bike Shopping
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by
AwesomeDad »
Sat Dec 07, 2019 3:10 pm
Just wanted to drop in and say what a great forum this is. And look forward to all the great information. Short history Ive ridden close to 30yrs all...
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Last post by bandytales
Fri Feb 07, 2020 11:36 am
Tire pressure sensors
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by
Fish »
Mon Jan 27, 2020 10:37 am
Hi guys
Just wondering if anyone else has had any issues with the tire pressure sensors on there bike, I used to always find that after riding...
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Last post by BoB21
Thu Feb 06, 2020 6:59 am
tank bag for sale (uk)
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by
ds99 »
Sat Jan 25, 2020 5:36 pm
as per this
fits 2005-2012 models
excellent condition
£89 posted in uk
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Last post by Rod
Thu Jan 30, 2020 10:26 am
Speedo not working 2009 RT
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jackronner »
Sat Jan 25, 2020 11:46 pm
NOTE: Before anyone responds, I think I've sussed out the problem. I'll update you if I'm correct, but it seems that the ABS/Speedo sensor ring is...
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Last post by jackronner
Tue Jan 28, 2020 8:25 pm
Werks quite ride screen
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by
Fish »
Mon Dec 02, 2019 2:46 am
Hi All
I’m looking at buying a werks quite ride screen, I have spoken with Terry & he is advising the 24inch but my guts tells me get the 22,...
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Last post by realshelby
Tue Jan 28, 2020 12:38 pm
False News
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by futterweasel » Sun Jan 26, 2020 1:29 pm
Hi, just heard that Harry Dunn crashed his motorcycle into a car on Classic FM news report. I have been led to believe that Mrs Sacoolas was driving...
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Last post by jackronner
Sun Jan 26, 2020 9:00 pm
Going from new to old RT
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by
Wizzle »
Fri Jan 17, 2020 11:32 am
3rd time lucky on this - every time I try request another captcha image it drops everything I've written. Grrr.
Anyway - hello! I've been lurking...
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Last post by David.
Sun Jan 26, 2020 2:08 pm
Tank Switch Error
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by
paulgelineau »
Sat Aug 17, 2019 9:10 pm
I have a 2015 R1200RT and have a Tank Switch Error Code: 80401. Before the error the fuel filler cap could not be opened with the engine...
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Last post by gogs01
Fri Jan 24, 2020 4:45 pm
R1250RT brake fault
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by
PeteM »
Mon Apr 22, 2019 11:10 am
Took my three week old 1250 in for it's first service last week. Front brake caliper is leaking, dealer not happy with me riding it. BMW have no...
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Last post by Douglas
Thu Jan 23, 2020 12:25 pm
Protective film
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Erable »
Wed Jan 15, 2020 4:46 pm
Has anyone tried protective film on their RT? I read a post on this forum and The Tankslapper was mentioned - . I'm tempted, but really...
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Last post by beemerboy9
Fri Jan 17, 2020 8:26 pm
Brake caliper pressure seal.
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by
chrismckay »
Wed Jan 15, 2020 5:45 am
Question on the orientation of the pressure seal in a rear brake caliper.
When replacing the pressure seal is it possible to insert them upside...
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Last post by David.
Wed Jan 15, 2020 11:45 am
First time owner
by
csmith »
Mon Jan 13, 2020 7:20 pm
Picked up a beautiful black 2017 BMW R 1200RT on Saturday. It had 800 miles on the odometer. I’m drooling over the places we’re gonna’...
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Last post by csmith
Mon Jan 13, 2020 7:20 pm
GEARS changing loud / clanking on 2014 RT
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Goran »
Thu Dec 19, 2019 11:11 pm
Very annoying to be honest - the first is normal to hear clank but second, third, forth is I think a problem? (Especially 2-3-4)
My RT 2014 is having...
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Last post by jackronner
Sun Jan 12, 2020 11:02 pm
All the best
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Rick B »
Sun Dec 15, 2019 1:16 pm
Might be a tad premature(Story of my life,, :)) ) but i may be away Christmas week so while i think on All the best and have a great Christmas...
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Last post by Goran
Sun Jan 12, 2020 9:42 pm
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Last post by hammo
Sat Jan 11, 2020 12:34 pm
First Post - Just Saying Hi.
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82DRIVE »
Sun Jan 05, 2020 6:26 pm
I a lucky enough to live in Southern California so perfect riding conditions all year round. I traded my 2007 H-D Street Glide for a lightly...
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Last post by 82DRIVE
Sun Jan 05, 2020 6:26 pm
Sargent (un) heated seat
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by
Sprintgull »
Fri Jan 03, 2020 12:30 pm
Good afternoon all, and a Happy New Year!
Slight problem with a Sargent front seat on my 2016 RT. No heat!
I've had it on there for a while...
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Last post by Casbar
Fri Jan 03, 2020 5:01 pm
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