General discussion of the BMW R1200RT/R1250RT
R1200RT 2009 Lights
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BBT600 »
Sat Jul 06, 2019 8:12 pm
Hi Folks
My 2009 R1200RT has lost its dip beam, both bulbs. The main beam is fine, but no dippers!! I wouldn’t normally fuss, but I’m in France where...
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Last post by Casbar
Sun Jul 07, 2019 8:57 am
1250 engine
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by
Old-Git »
Fri Jul 05, 2019 11:59 am
So yesterday was 16k service time. Dealer gave a a 1250 GS as a courtesy bike. I was surprised that I could get on it, but it was low suspension /...
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Last post by Casbar
Fri Jul 05, 2019 6:50 pm
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Last post by neil23l
Fri Jun 28, 2019 12:24 pm
1st month with 2010 RT
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neil23l »
Sun Jun 02, 2019 9:00 pm
1st month review of my RT-can't fault it at all really.Had 38 years riding all sorts but at moment this bike is a real keeper.Great bike solo and two...
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Last post by simbo
Tue Jun 25, 2019 8:53 pm
Stolen 2007 RT
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by
David. »
Sun Jun 23, 2019 2:38 pm
Anyone missing their pride & joy. Found this posted on a local (Teesside) FB page.
The bike was dumped behind the Ann Charlton Lodge, Edenhall...
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Last post by Sprintgull
Tue Jun 25, 2019 9:21 am
Manual
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by
Ventura »
Sat Jun 22, 2019 3:59 pm
Hello,
I am looking to buy the Manual and the DVD - any ideas where ?
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Last post by bandytales
Mon Jun 24, 2019 9:44 am
Low RPM riding
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jackronner »
Thu Jun 13, 2019 11:21 pm
Seeking advice about whether it's OK to ride on a windless, level road at 2500 RPM or even a little lower? I tend to do so around town to keep...
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Last post by Dee Dub
Thu Jun 20, 2019 1:47 pm
Coolant for 2014 R1200RT
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by
R2K »
Thu Jun 20, 2019 3:02 am
If the coolant is low, what fluid should be added?
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Last post by bandytales
Thu Jun 20, 2019 1:06 pm
Central Locking
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by
horand »
Mon Feb 18, 2019 2:27 pm
To All R1200RT Iconic Owners
Hi
I'm taking delivery of a 2016 R1200RT Iconic later this week.
Question.
Does the central locking on the...
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Last post by Casbar
Wed Jun 19, 2019 4:46 pm
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Last post by milleplod
Wed Jun 19, 2019 4:03 pm
Gap insurance
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by
Duggie »
Mon Apr 01, 2019 6:12 am
I bought a new bike Friday and the salesman was trying to sell me gap insurance.
I had heard of this insurance before but I’m in two minds if it’s...
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Last post by Casbar
Wed Jun 19, 2019 2:10 pm
Insurance - once more probably :-)
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by
Arek »
Tue Jun 18, 2019 11:16 am
Hi all,
I just felt the need to write it here.
Regarding my new RT I started looking for insurance. And I'm a bit surprised the outcomes.
I was...
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Last post by Arek
Wed Jun 19, 2019 11:34 am
PIAA H7
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by
ezymount »
Sat Jun 15, 2019 4:00 am
Only got about 5200 miles out of this PIAA H7 put in last year !
Guess I’ll be deciding on which LED bulb assy I will be installing next ?
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Last post by bandytales
Mon Jun 17, 2019 12:18 pm
Safety on the road
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by
davef1uk »
Tue Jun 11, 2019 9:12 am
Why do vehicles not see us? I was riding home the other day, and this driver just pulls out in front of me, no apology or anything, so I ignore...
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Last post by Sleuth
Sun Jun 16, 2019 1:16 pm
Angel eye lights.
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by
mondeoman »
Thu Jun 13, 2019 9:58 pm
Do any of you clever chaps out there know how to have the circular Angel eyes ONLY on , (Coronas as BMW call them.) together with the spot/fog lights...
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Last post by mondeoman
Fri Jun 14, 2019 3:21 pm
Auto-dimming for high-beams?
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jackronner »
Thu Jun 13, 2019 11:11 pm
Are they available? Can't decide if such a device (which enjoyed a brief hey-day on cars in the '70's (?), would be a good or bad thing. I do wonder...
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Last post by jackronner
Fri Jun 14, 2019 8:26 am
Scratching the pegs down
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by
LondonBiker »
Wed May 22, 2019 8:07 pm
At what angle of lean do your hero blobs go down? I’m at 44 degrees and have worn away a reasonable chunk of the feeler. Lots of dry...
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Last post by Murgie
Thu Jun 13, 2019 7:06 pm
Getting On The Bike
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by
horand »
Sun Jun 02, 2019 12:21 pm
Hi
Is it safe to stand on the side stand when getting on the RT?
I have a drivers back rest which makes it difficult when getting on the bike?
All...
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Last post by davef1uk
Thu Jun 13, 2019 6:23 pm
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Last post by Noel
Thu Jun 13, 2019 5:12 am
Main Dealer prices
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by
Old-Git »
Mon Jun 03, 2019 6:10 pm
A cautionary tale. I checked my brake pads 5 days before a trip to the austrian alps, decided they needed changing, went to main dealer because I...
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Last post by Sprintgull
Wed Jun 12, 2019 12:22 pm
thinking of buying a rt 1200
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by
Darseyno1 »
Thu Feb 21, 2019 10:41 am
Hi there, I am seriously thinking of buying a 2018 rt 1200 and wanted to find out from those of you who know the pros and cons of this machine. one...
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Last post by Casbar
Tue Jun 11, 2019 12:39 pm
Rear PowerSocket
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by
Shakleton »
Tue Jun 04, 2019 10:54 am
There is a power socket nestled under the rear seat for the pillion.
Can anyone inform me as to what current it draws please? (the manual is...
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Last post by kioolt
Mon Jun 10, 2019 3:46 pm
Trip on computer
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by
davef1uk »
Sun Jun 09, 2019 10:36 pm
Hi all
I can’t find the trip to zero my trip before start of a journey. When I read manual, it says it does it automatically, zeroing at each...
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Last post by davef1uk
Mon Jun 10, 2019 1:51 pm
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Last post by davef1uk
Mon Jun 10, 2019 12:49 pm
Changing display between Miles and Kms
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by
Toaster »
Sun Jun 09, 2019 1:33 pm
Hi Guys,
I'm sure this question has been asked before, however....on a 2014 R1200RT how do you switch the odometer display between miles and...
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Last post by Toaster
Sun Jun 09, 2019 9:08 pm
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