General discussion of the BMW R1200RT/R1250RT
Service costs
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by
MikeS »
Thu Sep 22, 2022 8:34 pm
Took my 19 plate RT into North Oxford today for a 12k service (its done 22000). 450 quid including 20 quid loan bike charge. I'm not convinced that...
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Last post by Fourbears
Wed Nov 08, 2023 1:07 pm
ESA 1 vs ESA 2
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Quico »
Mon Nov 06, 2023 10:09 am
I have a 2010 RT, and as far as my knowledge can see, a have a ESA 2 rear shock and ESA 1 front shock.
My front shock is rusty and not working...
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Last post by Quico
Mon Nov 06, 2023 10:09 am
gps turn by turn
by
skyviewflyer »
Sat Nov 04, 2023 8:30 pm
hi, i have a 2019 R1250RT. i have the navigator 6 gps. how do i get turn by turn directions through my bike speakers? thanks.
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Last post by skyviewflyer
Sat Nov 04, 2023 8:30 pm
New Owner Now
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by
81delorean »
Sun Oct 29, 2023 7:29 pm
I introduced myself on the newbie page a while back and I can now officially say that I am a new owner of a 2005 R1200RT. It was in just as good a...
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Last post by Doctor T
Mon Oct 30, 2023 2:41 pm
Pannier Handle fails to lock
Replies: 8
by
Glencoe »
Thu Oct 19, 2023 5:23 pm
I am having a problem securing pannier onto bike. Placing pannier onto frame and closing the handle down to lock, the handle fails to close properly....
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Last post by Shuswaper
Wed Oct 25, 2023 9:38 pm
What Should I Pay?
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by
pat3147 »
Tue Oct 24, 2023 1:36 am
I am interested in purchasing a 1250 GS in the U.S. While I know the features will change the price, I am curious how much below list can I...
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Last post by Doctor T
Tue Oct 24, 2023 3:53 pm
ESA stuck on sport mode?
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by
fastpapaw2 »
Fri Oct 20, 2023 2:17 pm
My new to me 2012 RT seems to be stuck on sport mode. Very firm (bordering on rough) ride that doesn’t change even though the dash does. Does this...
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Last post by Doctor T
Tue Oct 24, 2023 3:51 pm
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Last post by TJRL
Mon Oct 23, 2023 1:53 am
Coming unstuck
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by
burridge01 »
Fri Aug 25, 2023 8:27 am
Me RT's turned into an airfix model.
Left the Pico's on Wednesday, it was 42c.As we rode up to Irun me right panel started showing a gap,by the time...
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Last post by burridge01
Thu Oct 19, 2023 1:36 pm
RT’s Fuel Capacity
Replies: 12
by
Tenequip »
Sat May 13, 2023 3:21 am
Hello
Yesterday, due to circumstances, I needed to run the RT about 30 to 35 miles pass the zero miles left of fuel. Well today I was able to get...
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Last post by scunny12
Wed Oct 18, 2023 9:21 pm
Scrap VAT on airvests petition
Replies: 2
by
Steve398 »
Fri Oct 13, 2023 8:31 pm
From the UKGSER’s site -
We call on the Government to scrap VAT on life-saving air vests which are currently subject to 20% VAT rate. Other...
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Last post by Capt Sisko
Mon Oct 16, 2023 8:36 am
Cross spoke rims on an RT?
Replies: 4
by
Wine Country RT »
Sat Oct 07, 2023 6:21 pm
Just throwing this out there! Has anyone installed cross spoke wheels on an RT? I really like the look of the cross spoke and if anyone on the forum...
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Last post by Wine Country RT
Sun Oct 15, 2023 6:28 pm
Odd one out
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by
burridge01 »
Sun Oct 08, 2023 6:52 pm
Using my considerable expertise of bodging,I made a new clip for me panel(all came unstuck in the heat of Spain earlier in the year)
Doubt you can...
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Last post by Doctor T
Tue Oct 10, 2023 4:42 pm
Exhaust valve seized
Replies: 45
by
BobM »
Sun Apr 12, 2020 5:56 pm
Hi, about 8 months ago I had new tyres put on my 2014 LC. While the mechanic was doing this he told me that my exhaust valve had seized. He told me...
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Last post by David.
Sun Oct 08, 2023 10:24 pm
Knee replacement
Replies: 8
by
Panman40 »
Mon Oct 02, 2023 5:44 pm
So my 56 yr old wife has to have a complete knee replacement on the 24th… not what we expected but there it is.
Is there anyone that’s had a knee...
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Last post by B787MECH
Sat Oct 07, 2023 10:15 pm
Can it be done?
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by
Doctor T »
Wed Oct 04, 2023 3:57 pm
Last night i was reading a Spanish Reddit article regarding R1200 RT upgrades. Two mods that are mentioned were changing the fuel injector to ones...
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Last post by Doctor T
Thu Oct 05, 2023 3:48 pm
Pannier protection
Replies: 12
by
Lordwanswell »
Mon Aug 07, 2023 2:32 pm
I have already damaged the paintwork on the panniers of my new 1250RT, getting my leg over (ooh er missus). Any advice on repair and protection much...
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Last post by Doctor T
Tue Oct 03, 2023 2:00 pm
The Cheek!
Replies: 7
by
Stu »
Fri Sep 29, 2023 8:42 pm
I found a new auxiliary light on ebay for buy it now £199 or make an offer and being a tight yorkshireman I decided to make an offer!
Stuck it as...
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Last post by Panman40
Sun Oct 01, 2023 4:37 pm
Self-service R1200 RT
Replies: 8
by
oscarramirez »
Wed Sep 06, 2023 3:18 am
5 Ways to Dress Up a Plain T-shirt for Every Occasion
Before reading this, take a quick peek into your wardrobe - do you have some white, plain...
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Last post by alexvtr
Fri Sep 29, 2023 3:57 pm
Buying a 2005 R1200RT advice
Replies: 10
by
Brownj22 »
Thu Sep 21, 2023 2:44 pm
Thank you for adding me. I’m looking to buy a 2005 RT with 40,000 miles. It’s had the ABS removed and has nearly full service history. Any advice for...
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Last post by Brownj22
Mon Sep 25, 2023 8:20 pm
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Last post by Motor32
Sat Sep 23, 2023 9:36 pm
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Last post by Steve398
Sat Sep 23, 2023 9:50 am
On the horn
Replies: 8
by
Doctor T »
Fri Sep 01, 2023 5:34 pm
My 2007 has twin horns. One is the old standard metal type and the other is a Denali sound bomb type(BMW stamped).
My question is can i get rid of...
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Last post by Doctor T
Thu Sep 21, 2023 3:24 pm
Compatible phone for the RT1250
Replies: 19
by
MattyP »
Mon Sep 18, 2023 2:27 pm
Hi all
The phone I currently use for my RT1250 (and everything else) is the Samsung Galaxy S10. As Samsung are now on version S23 you will see that...
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Last post by scunny12
Wed Sep 20, 2023 10:42 pm
Quick question. Pannier Dimensions
Replies: 7
by
Col Beet »
Sun Sep 17, 2023 7:58 pm
I’m talking delivery of a new RT this week . It’s my intention to wrap the top of the pannier lids with PPF. Anyone help with the pannier dimensions...
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Last post by Col Beet
Wed Sep 20, 2023 11:16 am
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