General discussion of the BMW R1200RT/R1250RT
More Comfort
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hammo »
Mon Apr 03, 2023 7:19 pm
Due to the costs of new BMW,s i am considering making my RTLE1250 a bit more comfortable and keeping it a few more years , has anyone got any tips on...
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Last post by Doctor T
Tue Apr 18, 2023 4:19 pm
Foot pegs …
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Panman40 »
Fri Apr 14, 2023 12:40 pm
So on my 2019 the foot pegs look nasty, stained alloy and just naff. I took one of the pillion pegs off and managed to get the rubber off :shock: ,...
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Last post by Panman40
Fri Apr 14, 2023 12:40 pm
headlight bulbs
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Doctor T »
Sat Apr 08, 2023 7:52 pm
Always thought my headlights looked too bright on dips. Wasn't until this afternoon, pushing my year old grandson down the road and saw another RT....
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Last post by Doctor T
Mon Apr 10, 2023 3:50 pm
Instruments shroud 2009 RT
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by
jackronner »
Fri Mar 31, 2023 10:18 am
Sorry, can’t seem to upload a photo. This concerns the decorative silver-colored shroud/frame surrounding the main instrument cluster. It popped off...
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Last post by Doctor T
Mon Apr 10, 2023 12:10 pm
Easter Egg ?
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hammo »
Sat Apr 08, 2023 1:59 pm
Well easter is here , off to roll my easter egg nah , belt out to whitby in the sunshine lovely day and great ride out of many more this year i hope...
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Last post by hammo
Sat Apr 08, 2023 1:59 pm
2012 Rack Crack
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by
Sullivj »
Wed Apr 05, 2023 11:52 am
My 2012 has developed a small 2 inch crack in the plastic rack, which is hidden with the Top Case in situ.
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Last post by simbo
Wed Apr 05, 2023 8:02 pm
“Is it me”
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by
Ian T »
Sun Apr 02, 2023 5:36 pm
So it looks like after much deliberation that I will be getting an R1200RT, all my research and the kind guidance on here is definitely steering me...
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Last post by Ian T
Wed Apr 05, 2023 11:12 am
Thick Wallet
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hammo »
Mon Apr 03, 2023 10:56 am
Just rang my local BMW as my emission light will not reset , £75.00 for them to tell me the problem!!!! and then any more cash if it leads to other...
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Last post by Stu
Tue Apr 04, 2023 7:22 pm
Pannier question
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Doctor T »
Thu Mar 30, 2023 7:53 pm
07 RT. My RH pannier feels like it has too much play when attached to the bike. I push the handle down, and at the back plunger bar comes up to it's...
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Last post by Doctor T
Mon Apr 03, 2023 4:13 pm
Are RT and GS downpipes the same?
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by
Glacial »
Sat Apr 01, 2023 10:01 pm
The downpipes on my 2011 RT are in a sorry state and have clearly received no TLC in their life. I plan to sand and polish to restore them but if...
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Last post by Doctor T
Sun Apr 02, 2023 3:40 pm
Not having a good W/E Part numbers help
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Doctor T »
Sat Apr 01, 2023 12:44 pm
Checking the oil level this morning and ive noticed a dirty layer of oil coming from the front cover. I guess it is from the front crankshaft seal....
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Last post by Doctor T
Sat Apr 01, 2023 1:38 pm
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Last post by GvG
Fri Mar 31, 2023 8:33 pm
Parts
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by
vennie »
Tue Mar 28, 2023 11:29 am
Morning folks.
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Last post by vennie
Wed Mar 29, 2023 6:30 pm
Enhancement code 0033180000
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by
Glenn »
Tue Mar 28, 2023 6:45 pm
I just put my bikes details in to and find it has an open technical enhancement , anyone know what this enhancement involves, it's a 2018 R1250rt?
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Last post by David and Sally
Wed Mar 29, 2023 12:11 pm
Tested cheap Chinese copy parts
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by
Doctor T »
Fri Nov 25, 2022 4:26 pm
Am also up for a deal. If i can get bits and pieces cheaper elsewhere i will take a chance. I've always said to myself that i would never recommend...
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Last post by Doctor T
Mon Mar 27, 2023 8:40 pm
How many miles are too many?
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by
havighurst »
Sat Mar 25, 2023 9:34 pm
I am looking at a used 2016 RT that has 126,000 miles, but has been meticulously maintained. The dealer confirms all the service. It has a new...
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Last post by Ed Harley
Mon Mar 27, 2023 7:05 pm
BMW Rider Weight Guidelines
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by
David. »
Fri Mar 24, 2023 7:21 am
The BMW weight guidelines for setting suspension and tyre pressures are based on a rider being between 8 - 13 st with an average of 11 st.
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Last post by BoB21
Sun Mar 26, 2023 6:47 am
Windscreen swap?
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by
ST-Tim »
Sun Mar 19, 2023 1:26 pm
Hello
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Last post by ST-Tim
Sat Mar 25, 2023 6:38 pm
Screen trim
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by
Doctor T »
Thu Mar 23, 2023 4:52 pm
The last few times of riding in the rain i notice that beads of water fly off the top of the screen and hit the middle of my visor. Is there any trim...
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Last post by Doctor T
Sat Mar 25, 2023 1:02 pm
throttle body sync question
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by
audibob2 »
Tue Mar 21, 2023 9:45 pm
The last two boxers I owned were air heads, R100/7 and R80 , both needed manual throttle body sync using an air flow meter
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Last post by Stu
Tue Mar 21, 2023 9:47 pm
centre stand painting
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by
hammo »
Mon Mar 20, 2023 5:31 pm
Has anyone got some idea,s on how to keep the centre stand paintwork in good condition , sick of wire brushing and hammerite paint as it still gets...
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Last post by Panman40
Tue Mar 21, 2023 6:22 pm
Sena vs. Cardo
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by
Rotordude »
Sat Mar 11, 2023 3:09 pm
I have an old Sena 20s that has served me well but it’s time to upgrade. Between Sena and Cardo, what model works the best.
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Last post by Doctor T
Mon Mar 20, 2023 1:17 pm
HEED Engine Bars
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by
DLS »
Sun Mar 19, 2023 11:38 pm
2021 1250RT, anyone added the HEED engine bars?
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Last post by Kim_Y
Mon Mar 20, 2023 3:54 am
Indoor bike cover
Replies: 19
by
Panman40 »
Fri Mar 10, 2023 8:04 am
I’m on the lookout for a relatively cheap indoor type cover that will fit the 1250RT with top case and panniers fitted, any ideas ? :-D
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Last post by Excellence
Sun Mar 19, 2023 2:31 pm
Fog lamp
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by
Doctor T »
Sat Mar 18, 2023 4:25 pm
What are your thoughts regarding fitting a rear fog lamp?. It gets really foggy and sea mist around here. My R80rt ex-police bike had one fitted....
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Last post by Doctor T
Sun Mar 19, 2023 12:58 pm
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