General discussion of the BMW R1200RT/R1250RT
2009 vs 2010 RT
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BILI »
Wed Jun 25, 2025 1:33 am
From people who have personal experience with both, thoughts about the 2005-2009 vs. the 2010-2013 RT?
Any downsides to the 2010+?
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Last post by beemerphile
Mon Jul 07, 2025 12:23 am
'16 1200 RT Headlight Confusion
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MisterD »
Mon Jun 30, 2025 5:33 pm
Hello to all -
Just brought home a 2016 1200 RT. There is a symbol on the dash - headlight out - and the center lightbulb does not operate either...
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Last post by MisterD
Mon Jun 30, 2025 10:33 pm
2012 Cardan shaft
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Glenn »
Sat Jun 28, 2025 8:44 pm
Does anyone know any places that repair/recondition cardan shafts in the UK, my cousins 1200 GS Rallye (K25) shaft failed today, it sounds like the...
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Last post by Glenn
Sun Jun 29, 2025 9:47 am
Abus Granit Sledg 77
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SteveF »
Tue Jun 17, 2025 8:43 am
Hi,
I have a 2016 R1200RT and was looking for a decent disc lock to fit it. I like the look of the Abus Granit Sledg 77, but have read that it is...
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Last post by Capt Sisko
Sat Jun 28, 2025 5:09 pm
2013 1200RT Low Windshield
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BILI »
Sat Jun 28, 2025 12:48 pm
Anyone out there have a low windshield that will fit the 2005-2013 RT that he's interesting in selling?
I've only seen WRS shields mode in a...
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Last post by BILI
Sat Jun 28, 2025 12:48 pm
6000 mile service?
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Fieldstone »
Wed Jun 25, 2025 12:43 pm
Hi all
I bought the bike (19) a few months ago with 2500 miles. I changed the oil and the battery, seat, cyclops ect.
The original owner did the...
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Last post by Fieldstone
Thu Jun 26, 2025 1:05 pm
Ultra twisties....thoughts
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Lynxfixer »
Wed Jun 25, 2025 6:53 pm
I've got a 2014 LC, and I've just got back from 12 days riding around the French Alps. With all those hairpin bends I found myself having to force it...
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Last post by simbo
Wed Jun 25, 2025 8:30 pm
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Last post by BILI
Wed Jun 25, 2025 12:35 am
OUCH
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Jordanoup »
Sat Jun 21, 2025 6:07 pm
Hi Guys I bought my brand new RT in November just did a 4k km trip to the balkans and it was great loved it. I have today however made a silly...
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Last post by Jordanoup
Sat Jun 21, 2025 6:07 pm
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Last post by Colpat
Fri Jun 20, 2025 3:14 am
Best Place for replacement Parts: Newby
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Moki »
Wed Jun 18, 2025 11:55 pm
My first BMW will be picked up Monday. Only took me 45 years of riding to get one.
Need a few stock parts (right footpeg, etc)
where is the best...
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Last post by Moki
Wed Jun 18, 2025 11:55 pm
Little help...
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MJinCP »
Wed Jun 18, 2025 11:48 pm
New to the R1200RT world. Owned a dozen or so bikes over the years, but no boxers. Looking at a 2014. Is 75,000 miles too much? I've never owned a...
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Last post by MJinCP
Wed Jun 18, 2025 11:48 pm
Breather hose?
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Fieldstone »
Tue Jun 17, 2025 9:14 pm
Hey guys
I have 2019. That black breather hose under the bike is coolant correct?
I get a few drops now and then after a good ride. Doesn’t seem like...
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Last post by Capt Sisko
Wed Jun 18, 2025 8:46 pm
2022 better than 2021?
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jimboRT1964 »
Fri May 30, 2025 3:18 pm
Hello! I have an opportunity to purchase a very low mileage R1250RT 2021 at a great price but without warranty. And as I've heard of problems with...
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Last post by jimboRT1964
Mon Jun 16, 2025 2:04 pm
Air Flow
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bigbruce »
Thu Jun 12, 2025 5:20 pm
As the temperature rises I am finding it extremely hot as there is very little air flow reaching my body on a 2024 RT. Does a smaller windshield help...
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Last post by Randyjaco
Thu Jun 12, 2025 11:13 pm
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Last post by Trekker65
Thu Jun 12, 2025 9:07 pm
Pastures new?
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lancashirert »
Tue May 06, 2025 9:03 pm
I’ve really enjoyed the RT, been a great bike and the boxer is fantastic, however in a change of circumstances, I’m now considering selling it and...
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Last post by simbo
Tue Jun 03, 2025 6:55 pm
Spot the Differences
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David. »
Tue Jun 03, 2025 9:00 am
What differences can you spot between a 2009 Hexhead and a 2012 Camhead.
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Last post by Doctor T
Tue Jun 03, 2025 3:32 pm
K52LC to new 1250, Worth it?
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Pannier Down »
Sat May 31, 2025 10:49 pm
I've got a 2014LC with 52k on the clocks, fully serviced and tailored to fit me, lower pegs, high seat, bar risers, Carpuride car play, runs like a...
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Last post by Pannier Down
Sat May 31, 2025 10:49 pm
Side Box
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Dugway »
Fri May 30, 2025 8:34 pm
I am looking at purchasing a used, 2023 R1250RT, and it has been dropped. The only damage is upon the side box; does anyone know if it is possible to...
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Last post by Doctor T
Sat May 31, 2025 11:38 am
RBLR '25
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Capt Sisko »
Thu May 29, 2025 9:10 pm
Any other mad fools here doing the Royal British Legion SS1000 Iron Butt ride this year?
For the unenlightened that's 1,000miles in under 24hours.
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Last post by Capt Sisko
Thu May 29, 2025 9:10 pm
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Last post by Sherseni
Tue May 27, 2025 3:05 pm
Rear Mudguard Badge?
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Howelligan »
Tue May 20, 2025 6:52 am
Just below the screw for the mudguard adjustment there's a moulded rectangle with a hole at either end, which looks like it may be intended for...
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Last post by BacktoBeemer
Sun May 25, 2025 4:37 pm
Stator on 1200/1250 😱
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Panman40 »
Sun Jan 07, 2024 7:59 am
Just going through facebook and come across some guy who had to swap out his stator on a gs1200, I’ve heard of this before but what a nightmare job...
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Last post by Doctor T
Wed May 21, 2025 9:06 am
Pannier fck up
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audibob2 »
Mon May 19, 2025 5:05 pm
whilst using T- cut to remove some fine scratches on one of my panniers, I clumsily managed to get some on the lower section as you can see in the...
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Last post by Motor32
Tue May 20, 2025 1:23 pm
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