General discussion of the BMW R1200RT/R1250RT
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Last post by Gareth1962
Sun Nov 24, 2024 8:03 pm
Charging
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hammo »
Wed Dec 08, 2021 7:49 am
Its that time of year a bit cold and guess what battery does not want to play , not being up with modern technology can you use any battery charger...
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Last post by Andy
Sun Nov 24, 2024 11:31 am
Duration of RT Ownership
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David. »
Thu Nov 14, 2024 4:19 pm
I've now owned my current 2012 Camhead which was new (pre-owned) to me in 2014 for 10 years.
Vote in the poll to show how long have you owned yours...
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Last post by Our Gee
Thu Nov 21, 2024 10:39 am
K26 Exhaust Headers
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SimonD »
Sun Nov 17, 2024 5:08 pm
My headers are are rather pitted and corroded under the engine. I believe the bike (2010 TC SE) came with the Chrome Exhaust option but I'm not sure...
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Last post by Mart UK
Wed Nov 20, 2024 9:20 am
Quadlock
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Over60&skint »
Tue Nov 19, 2024 3:00 pm
Hi. I wanted to fit a quadlock to my 2009 rt so I can use my phone as a sat nav & to make sure I don’t speed. Their own site recommended the new...
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Last post by LochiesDad
Tue Nov 19, 2024 3:51 pm
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Last post by Capt Sisko
Mon Nov 18, 2024 10:08 am
Specks of Tar.
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Capt Sisko »
Wed Nov 13, 2024 2:25 pm
I gave my R1250RT a panels off really good wash today and noticed quite a lot of specks of black tar stuck to the (silver) engine case, rims and...
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Last post by Shuswaper
Sat Nov 16, 2024 8:56 pm
Brake and clutch lever angle adjustment
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Jgbtv »
Sat Nov 16, 2024 12:42 pm
Hi
I'm trying to adjust either my brake or clutch lever to be at the same angle as the other. Can anyone offer advice on how to do this and which...
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Last post by David.
Sat Nov 16, 2024 3:55 pm
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Last post by jesim1
Thu Nov 14, 2024 12:14 pm
RT Models since 1978
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David. »
Sat Jan 17, 2015 11:11 am
Looking at all BMW Motorcycles produced since 1923,
the RT was first introduced in 1978.
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Last post by David.
Thu Nov 14, 2024 9:01 am
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Last post by djk63
Wed Nov 13, 2024 3:01 pm
Heed Crash Bars
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DK1083 »
Fri Oct 25, 2024 5:01 pm
I have a 2014 R1200RT LC for which I have just ordered a set of front crash bars from Heed.
I’ve been looking online for an install video but can...
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Last post by DK1083
Tue Nov 12, 2024 3:23 pm
Flashing red light on key fob
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DK1083 »
Mon Nov 04, 2024 3:05 pm
Hi all;
I have a 2014 1200RT LC. I’ve not had the bike long and have noticed a red flashing light on the key fob. If I press the other switch on the...
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Last post by David.
Thu Nov 07, 2024 5:37 am
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Last post by Doctor T
Mon Nov 04, 2024 3:25 pm
Garmin xt sat nav bracket ?
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by
55Silverfox »
Mon Oct 28, 2024 1:47 pm
Hi all, hoping someone on here has used the Garmin XT sat nav mount on the 1250 Rt with big TFT.
I've looked at various brackets but the 3D one sold...
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Last post by Loopers
Sun Nov 03, 2024 11:30 pm
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Last post by RepairBill
Fri Nov 01, 2024 6:13 pm
Hand signals?!
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Minty »
Sun Oct 27, 2024 4:05 pm
I've been riding since the mid nineties so I'm not that green but, I was given a hand signal today that I've not seen before. No it wasn't what...
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Last post by Steve398
Tue Oct 29, 2024 6:20 pm
Custom Paint Work
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DaveCly »
Thu Oct 24, 2024 2:12 pm
A few of you that know me, know how long I’ve had my Iconic, and how much it means to me, 45000 miles and lots of memories 😎
Well the other week, I...
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Last post by DaveCly
Tue Oct 29, 2024 10:19 am
Hill start control
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Rusty »
Tue Sep 17, 2024 5:19 pm
Hi all
I’m still getting used to my new (to me) 2022 RT. One of the things I can’t seem to get to work properly is the hill start control.
My bike...
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Last post by Gadget2466
Thu Oct 24, 2024 10:15 pm
Hi beam bulbs, what type are they?
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Ninjawarrior »
Tue Oct 22, 2024 8:51 pm
Just received a set of normal fan cooled H1 hi beam bulbs and they were too large to fit. Then found same mfg with minitiure H! hi beam bulbs and...
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Last post by Ninjawarrior
Wed Oct 23, 2024 1:42 pm
Voltage issue for seat connection
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montanamax »
Mon Oct 21, 2024 9:29 pm
I’m the new owner of a 2007 R1200RT. I discovered the cable connecting to the seat had its plug missing. I’ve ordered a replacement but I discovered...
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Last post by montanamax
Tue Oct 22, 2024 3:42 pm
Bike turner
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lancashirert »
Sun Oct 06, 2024 11:11 am
Moving house soon, and will have a garage down the side of the house which is an incline and also only the width of the garage.
Any suggestions and...
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Last post by burridge01
Tue Oct 08, 2024 1:30 pm
Garage Floor Tiles
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Sullivj »
Wed Sep 25, 2024 4:41 pm
I'm having a new bigger garage built and am looking at options to cover the concrete floor.
I think I've narrowed it down to interlocking PVC tiles...
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Last post by Sullivj
Mon Oct 07, 2024 2:26 pm
Fork Lock Stopped Working
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Randyjaco »
Sun Oct 06, 2024 8:49 pm
Lately, I have noticed that my fork lock has stopped working on my 2017 RT Keyless. The rest of the locking system is working. Any ideas on how to...
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Last post by Randyjaco
Sun Oct 06, 2024 8:49 pm
Bar Risers
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Capt Sisko »
Tue Oct 01, 2024 6:55 pm
Hi All, I often get a pain between my shoulder blades when riding and reading up on the net it's been commented that bar risers could be the answer,...
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Last post by Capt Sisko
Sat Oct 05, 2024 2:15 pm
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