General discussion of the BMW R1200RT/R1250RT
valve cover / rocker cover paint
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smithy »
Wed Feb 15, 2017 5:59 pm
Hi has anyone re-painted there valve covers with water based paint? I managed to drop my bike last year and scratched the cover it's not bad but want...
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Last post by David.
Wed Nov 03, 2021 5:55 am
New Member from Chicago
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Falko144 »
Mon Nov 01, 2021 2:46 am
Hello everyone,
I am Dan from Chicago. Just bought a 2008 R1200RTP with about 26K miles. I am 50 years old, been riding actively for 40+...
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Last post by Falko144
Tue Nov 02, 2021 1:51 pm
Interference from USB charger
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rnelson955 »
Tue Aug 31, 2021 8:06 am
Hey guys,
I've installed a USB charger to power a Quad Lock wireless charging head. (on a 2021 R1250RT) For power, I tapped into the Powerlet...
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Last post by Falko144
Mon Nov 01, 2021 9:27 pm
RT v GS
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Boroboystu »
Mon Sep 05, 2016 12:40 am
As I haven't got either at the moment
I just wondered if anyone on here had owned a GS before buying there RT ?
I wouldn't intent to do any off road...
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Last post by David.
Sun Oct 31, 2021 2:12 pm
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Last post by realshelby
Fri Oct 29, 2021 2:15 pm
Engine Corrosion
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Viking John »
Mon Oct 04, 2021 3:52 pm
My 2019 1250RT has a few areas of corrosion on the engine cases, these are where paint blisters appeared underneath the paint and lacquer (I assume...
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Last post by emlevy
Wed Oct 27, 2021 3:35 am
Should this be a warning?
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Backofbeyond »
Fri Oct 22, 2021 11:19 pm
Hi folks I have been looking at a bike that I like. Its a 2007 1200RT with 46000 on the clock. Looking at its last Mot it has an advisory that the...
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Last post by PeteM
Sat Oct 23, 2021 9:57 am
Flash to Pass
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PGS »
Sat Sep 11, 2021 4:24 pm
Has anyone installed a Flash to Pass transmitter on an RT? I am mostly interested in installation on a '21 R1250RT and whether it will work with the...
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Last post by PGS
Fri Oct 22, 2021 1:59 pm
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Last post by beemerboy9
Thu Oct 21, 2021 10:55 pm
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Last post by David.
Thu Oct 21, 2021 6:54 pm
Sixth sense
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by
BoB21 »
Sat Sep 25, 2021 7:35 pm
Out for ride today down country lane and just had a feeling to back pace off a bit when a huge Deer crossed 50 yds in front of me at 13:22.
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Last post by Steve398
Thu Oct 21, 2021 8:19 am
Newbie 21 1250rt
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by
zunaidkajee »
Mon Aug 23, 2021 7:32 pm
Just wanted to say hello and share some pics of my new ride....
I also just added an akro slip on, removed the DB killers, and now the bike sounds...
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Last post by MattyP
Tue Oct 19, 2021 5:49 pm
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Last post by edwardgwright
Sun Oct 17, 2021 2:20 pm
Phone Mounting - Power Options
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rnelson955 »
Tue May 25, 2021 8:08 am
Hi all,
Me again....thanks to all that helped out with my previous post on Phone mounting options. I ended up going with the solution in the...
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Last post by OFadom
Fri Oct 15, 2021 1:46 am
Pending member…..
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by
BikerBill21 »
Sun Oct 10, 2021 4:55 pm
Just saying Hi to the forum, just about to pull the trigger on mine next week, bit disappointed about January delivery but hey ho.
Anything you...
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Last post by hammo
Mon Oct 11, 2021 6:17 pm
Pannier protection from BMW
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Steve398 »
Fri Oct 08, 2021 7:07 pm
Hi
In a rash moment I ordered the rubber/plastic and hideously expensive pannier protection guards.
£155 later I have 4 bits of plastic with some...
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Last post by Steve398
Sat Oct 09, 2021 1:24 pm
service costs
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hammo »
Thu Sep 23, 2021 4:54 pm
Hi gents , Been quoted £160 from an independent 6000 mile service for my 2019 RTLE 1250 , any idea what BMW charge these days ? many thanks .
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Last post by David.
Mon Oct 04, 2021 10:10 am
Buying high mileage 2005 R1200RT
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Jackdaw »
Fri Oct 01, 2021 1:16 pm
I just joined. I'm looking at buying a high mileage 2005 R1200RT, 158K miles, with ABS issues. Bike is rideable, but any advice on what additional...
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Last post by David.
Fri Oct 01, 2021 1:35 pm
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Last post by beemerboy9
Wed Sep 29, 2021 11:36 am
Staying dry in rain, 2012 RT seat
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by
raider57 »
Thu Sep 23, 2021 4:58 pm
Not sure if this common but I’ve tried several brands of rain pants without luck. My current Olympia pants, which I assumed are top quality, leaked...
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Last post by donmarco
Sat Sep 25, 2021 12:39 am
New Member from Pacific NW
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Arnes RT »
Sun Sep 12, 2021 8:17 pm
Hello, I just picked up a Dark Blue used 2013 RT a couple days ago and love it. Finding this active forum board that is specific to the beemer RT...
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Last post by Arnes RT
Thu Sep 23, 2021 1:26 am
Servicing
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hammo »
Tue Sep 21, 2021 4:47 pm
Just been pondering as its service time for my RTLE , is it worth changing the oil/filter in between services yourself or just sticking to the...
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Last post by ca1ic0cat
Wed Sep 22, 2021 3:58 pm
What brand of Throttle lock is this?
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Colorado »
Mon Sep 20, 2021 10:32 pm
The threads seem to be stripped and will not lock in place.
Has anyone seen this type of throttle lock before, and know what brand it is?
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Last post by burridge01
Tue Sep 21, 2021 5:55 am
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Last post by Twodog
Sat Sep 18, 2021 9:40 pm
Dyno run
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Old-Git »
Wed Sep 15, 2021 2:48 pm
'15 RT LC on the dyno today. As suspected at wide open throttle fuelling is near perfect, then it gets gradually worse until this, for quarter...
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Last post by Old-Git
Wed Sep 15, 2021 2:48 pm
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