General discussion of the BMW R1200RT/R1250RT
An unusual request
Replies: 6
by
mhr43 »
Fri Oct 26, 2018 9:43 pm
I was recently diagnosed with bladder cancer, which necessitated the removal of my bladder and a Urostomy.
I am soon to be allowed to return to...
6 Replies
2331 Views
Last post by Steve F
Thu Nov 01, 2018 12:59 pm
I’m back
Replies: 4
by
jjwill »
Wed Oct 31, 2018 7:07 pm
Having had my 2014 rt stolen in February I have finally managed to get insurance so have now purchased a 2018 model. Happiness was a quick 150 miles...
4 Replies
1269 Views
Last post by bandytales
Thu Nov 01, 2018 10:53 am
NEW RT1250
Replies: 7
by
Gman1969 »
Fri Oct 26, 2018 8:49 am
Was at the dealers yesterday and saw the new 1250rt, no difference to look at but I bet it will be lovely to ride. Anyone taken one out?
7 Replies
1976 Views
Last post by bandytales
Tue Oct 30, 2018 6:10 pm
24 Replies
5093 Views
Last post by Graham88
Mon Oct 29, 2018 1:01 pm
Help with German translation to English
Replies: 5
by
kioolt »
Sat Oct 06, 2018 11:33 pm
I bought some wide angle mirror glass that is shaped like the OEM mirrors on my 2018 RT. They are made in Germany and the directions are...
5 Replies
1077 Views
Last post by bandytales
Thu Oct 25, 2018 4:31 pm
3 Replies
1083 Views
Last post by Gman1969
Tue Oct 23, 2018 10:28 am
New 1250 purchased
Replies: 8
by
Gman1969 »
Fri Oct 12, 2018 2:13 pm
Dear all, just traded in the RT for the 1250GS Rallye TE, the new engine is awesome, Im sure it will be as good on the new RT but the colour and look...
8 Replies
2638 Views
Last post by Gman1969
Mon Oct 22, 2018 9:32 am
transmission sight glass?
Replies: 8
by
raider57 »
Wed Oct 10, 2018 12:13 pm
I just noticed a smaller oil sight glass aft of the engine oil glass on the left side. It's not mentioned my owners manual. Is this a transmission...
8 Replies
2094 Views
Last post by David.
Mon Oct 15, 2018 2:48 pm
Duonix Bike-Scan
Replies: 2
by
CliveJ »
Sat Oct 13, 2018 8:38 pm
Not sure if anyone has seen the diagnostic scan tool from Germany but thought it worth a look as it is somewhat cheaper than the competition...
2 Replies
1023 Views
Last post by CliveJ
Sat Oct 13, 2018 10:09 pm
SUPERBIKE FACTORY, MACCLESFIELD
Replies: 10
by
mondeoman »
Sun Oct 07, 2018 8:49 pm
Superbike Factory, Macclesfield.
In my quest to buy a good BMW R1200RT and prior to my terrible experience at Hunts, Manchester, (see my previous...
10 Replies
1960 Views
Last post by Sullivj
Fri Oct 12, 2018 10:04 pm
Blade Motorad Birmingham
Replies: 1
by
heathy65 »
Sat Oct 06, 2018 11:18 am
Dealership has recently closed. Insider information is that the owner of the sire has applied for planning permission to build retirement appartments...
1 Replies
795 Views
Last post by Marcosalopo
Sun Oct 07, 2018 1:58 pm
Exhaust flap
Replies: 40
by
smileymiley »
Thu Sep 20, 2018 11:12 am
Just had the end of warranty check today, exhaust flap has seized! Looks like new set of pipes again. 15500 miles.
Had the exhaust system...
40 Replies
6888 Views
Last post by Casbar
Sat Oct 06, 2018 11:34 am
5 Replies
1242 Views
Last post by guest4915
Wed Oct 03, 2018 10:19 am
Hunts Motorcycles, Manchester.
Replies: 4
by
mondeoman »
Sun Sep 30, 2018 7:18 pm
Hunts Motorcycles, Manchester. :nervous:
Inefficient, disorganised and shambolic.
I saw a 2012 RT on Ebay and their w/site that interested...
4 Replies
1159 Views
Last post by mondeoman
Tue Oct 02, 2018 4:34 pm
TOP CASE DISASSEMBLY
Replies: 9
by
jackronner »
Wed Sep 05, 2018 6:35 am
Just finished 10k miles around the US and Canada, and the top case lid didn't pop off on my 2005 RT, but the left side sliders/posts in the base...
9 Replies
2362 Views
Last post by slparry
Sun Sep 30, 2018 6:28 pm
Carole Nash 6 wheel policy
Replies: 14
by
BeeJay »
Mon Sep 24, 2018 7:35 pm
I've just had my renewal through for a 6-wheel policy with CN.
Are they having a laugh???
Last year it was about £660, okay so I changed my bike in...
14 Replies
3098 Views
Last post by guest4915
Fri Sep 28, 2018 9:49 am
Lost my small tailbag straps.
Replies: 1
by
raider57 »
Sun Sep 23, 2018 11:31 pm
Ok, I can’t believe this happened, but I lost my straps for my small tailbag. A consequence of keeping my bike at my brother’s garage. I got home and...
1 Replies
923 Views
Last post by T6pilot
Sun Sep 23, 2018 11:54 pm
pulling my hair out here
Replies: 5
by
peteandalex »
Wed Sep 05, 2018 7:34 pm
have we got any cardo packtalk genius's on here I bought the packtalk duo and were great till I bought the lc now the units don't talk to each other...
5 Replies
2100 Views
Last post by Casbar
Sun Sep 23, 2018 7:53 pm
12 Replies
2361 Views
Last post by gogs01
Thu Sep 20, 2018 11:44 am
2018 GS Adventure vs 2018 RT
Replies: 7
by
Khilan »
Sun Sep 16, 2018 8:46 pm
Hi, I have a 2018 GS Adventure low suspension. I’m short 5’5. I have had the bike 3 months - like it. The dealer is trying to get me into an RT. I...
7 Replies
2350 Views
Last post by chrisvh
Tue Sep 18, 2018 10:01 am
Newbie
Replies: 4
by
mondeoman »
Sat Sep 15, 2018 4:26 pm
Hi RT lovers, I'm new here and looking to buy a 2012/2013 RT very shortly, I'm really confused re' the different models, ie MU, LE, SE etc, tried...
4 Replies
1020 Views
Last post by mondeoman
Sun Sep 16, 2018 11:12 am
8 Replies
2200 Views
Last post by Beagle
Sun Sep 16, 2018 9:42 am
Dash Lighting
Replies: 6
by
foolofsand »
Mon Jul 09, 2018 8:38 pm
OK, so I have the 2011 r1200rt. The dash lighting is probably the worst I have ever seen on a motorcycle. In the daytime it is like non...
6 Replies
1585 Views
Last post by foolofsand
Fri Sep 14, 2018 8:10 am
9 Replies
2474 Views
Last post by realshelby
Wed Sep 12, 2018 12:47 pm
Wethead Pillion access
Replies: 7
by
bandytales »
Mon Sep 03, 2018 10:04 am
My wife is 5'1 .
She finds the back of the Wethead very comfortable, however getting on, and particularly getting off, she finds very difficult....
7 Replies
1358 Views
Last post by Flutophilus
Mon Sep 10, 2018 6:26 pm
Forum permissions
You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot post attachments in this forum