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Centre stand removal

Last post by Orca the RT « Sat Apr 11, 2026 7:19 pm
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by Jeffem » Fri Feb 02, 2024 7:25 pm
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R1200RT LC 2017. New to me but the state of the centre stand is really bugging me. Removing the spring is a challenge but the multiple washers method...
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Last post by Orca the RT
Sat Apr 11, 2026 7:19 pm
Recommended music headphones

Last post by Moki « Tue Mar 17, 2026 6:43 pm
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by Strat Tuner » Wed Feb 26, 2025 3:00 am

I've tried a lot of speakers over the years.

My recent favorites were the disc variety that stay in your helmet all the time. You plug a connecting...

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Last post by Moki
Tue Mar 17, 2026 6:43 pm
Tracker location

Last post by Quico « Fri Jan 30, 2026 12:28 pm
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by Arends » Sat Dec 14, 2024 8:42 pm

Now I know, it sounds as fishy as it could be, but I treated myself to Monimoto tracker (version 7) that does not need external power.
I don't work...

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Last post by Quico
Fri Jan 30, 2026 12:28 pm
2005 R1200rt crankseal change

Last post by burridge01 « Mon Dec 29, 2025 7:57 pm
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by Davis » Sun Dec 28, 2025 2:24 pm

Hello Bikers, started today my Xmas-Holiday project. Crankshaft seal change. This is day 1.
All advise, tutorial video are welcome.
Found this video...

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Last post by burridge01
Mon Dec 29, 2025 7:57 pm
2014+ seat differences and can older seat be made to work?

Last post by millenium7 « Sun Oct 19, 2025 8:49 am

by millenium7 » Sun Oct 19, 2025 8:49 am

I understand the seats from 2013 and below are not directly compatible with the 2014+
However does anyone know what the actual differences are? And...

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Last post by millenium7
Sun Oct 19, 2025 8:49 am
Handlebar Conversion

Last post by craydds « Fri Oct 10, 2025 8:55 pm
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by Moki » Fri Jun 20, 2025 12:40 am

Has anyone converted their Handlebars to Tubular (regular, old school) Handlebars?
I am acquiring a 2023 next and I KNOW I will need a different...

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Last post by craydds
Fri Oct 10, 2025 8:55 pm
Centre stand possible conversion ?

Last post by Arends « Thu Aug 28, 2025 5:58 pm
Replies: 9
by Panman40 » Sun Aug 03, 2025 6:40 am

Just lying here in bed wondering if it’s possible to adapt the centre stand to be able to get the bike on it from the right side not the left ?....

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Last post by Arends
Thu Aug 28, 2025 5:58 pm
Phone compartment

Last post by samlevy0515 « Fri Jun 20, 2025 2:38 am
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by Maxnam376 » Fri Jun 16, 2023 4:25 pm
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Anybody have a solution about phone compartment to small. Do they make an upgraded one little bigger.
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Last post by samlevy0515
Fri Jun 20, 2025 2:38 am
drivers seat

Last post by Colpat « Wed May 21, 2025 9:54 am
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by maurice » Thu Jul 25, 2024 11:39 pm

i have just bought a 1200rt (05 model) and find i need a lower seat. with the standard seat in its lowest position i can reach the floor but not with...

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Last post by Colpat
Wed May 21, 2025 9:54 am
Innovv K7 now fitted

Last post by EasyRider « Thu May 15, 2025 7:57 am
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by EasyRider » Mon Jul 01, 2024 4:17 pm
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So my Innovv K7 is all fitted and working.
It cost me £300 for the K7 system and £35 (rip off) for the front camera bracket
I have a Hex EasyCan...
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Last post by EasyRider
Thu May 15, 2025 7:57 am
Power Source on LC

Last post by Howelligan « Tue May 06, 2025 8:02 pm
Replies: 29
by Glencoe » Tue Mar 28, 2017 4:57 pm
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Hi All
Where best to source a power supply on a 2015 LC for the Roadhawk camera please guys?
Other than the battery, I have the hard wire kit of...
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Last post by Howelligan
Tue May 06, 2025 8:02 pm
2016 RT Headlight Pro Question

Last post by Howelligan « Tue May 06, 2025 5:17 pm
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by dlb56 » Wed Mar 09, 2016 4:14 am

just picked up my bike and trying to figure out how to get the LED lights to oscillate. I have the headlight pro on it, but have seen some bikes...

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Last post by Howelligan
Tue May 06, 2025 5:17 pm
Mirror Vibration

Last post by David. « Sun May 04, 2025 11:20 am
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by 98 SPS » Sat May 03, 2025 11:55 pm

Any suggestions to reduce mirror vibration on a 2005 1200rt please? I thought Ducati mirrors were poor until I got this BMW :)

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Last post by David.
Sun May 04, 2025 11:20 am
Paddock stands

Last post by Ribcracker « Thu May 01, 2025 1:28 pm
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by Sprintgull » Mon Feb 13, 2017 1:09 pm

Afternoon All,

Anyone got any recommendations about rear paddock stands for the RT LC?  Came close to an embarrassing incident when starting to...

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Last post by Ribcracker
Thu May 01, 2025 1:28 pm
Hill Start Control

Last post by scunny12 « Sun Apr 20, 2025 4:48 pm
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by Twisty Road » Wed Jan 25, 2023 9:00 pm
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I've tried a number of times and different ways to activate the Hill Start Control while stopped on an incline. Succeeded once by accident but don't...
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Last post by scunny12
Sun Apr 20, 2025 4:48 pm
Tank bags: can one off a K1200 be made to fit an RT?

Last post by bruce2000ltc « Sat Feb 22, 2025 8:43 pm
Replies: 13
by Glacial » Tue Feb 21, 2023 5:35 pm

OEM tank bags for 2010-13 R1200RTs are like hens teeth. I’ve been looking at ones made for the K1200/K1300 and wondering if one of them can be...

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Last post by bruce2000ltc
Sat Feb 22, 2025 8:43 pm
Highway Pegs on Crash bars

Last post by SenorPink « Sat Nov 16, 2024 7:54 am
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by Mars Red Ken » Fri Feb 16, 2024 6:03 pm

I'm looking to put crash bars/engine guards on my RT. I've found one piece bars that look to be extensive to put on, and I've found the left/right...

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Last post by SenorPink
Sat Nov 16, 2024 7:54 am
Christmas gift

Last post by jclaudej « Sun Aug 11, 2024 9:21 am
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by jclaudej » Sat Dec 24, 2022 10:20 am

Hello from France

If like me, there is still a Cradle Connected Ride from your GS1200, some pictures of the integration of Connected Ride BMW on my...

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Last post by jclaudej
Sun Aug 11, 2024 9:21 am
Storing a D-lock

Last post by David. « Wed Aug 07, 2024 9:52 pm
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by Wooster » Wed Aug 07, 2024 4:04 pm

I wonder if anyone has found a solution to store a D-lock?
I have a Roadlok on the front wheel, which is a fantastic device (although a little bit...

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Last post by David.
Wed Aug 07, 2024 9:52 pm
Rear Brake Disc Removal

Last post by cyclone7 « Fri Jul 26, 2024 8:22 am
Replies: 4
by cyclone7 » Sun Jul 21, 2024 5:59 am

Hi Folks,

How do you get the rear brake disc off. From what I can see there is no clearance for a torx to fit as the diff blocks all of the...

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Last post by cyclone7
Fri Jul 26, 2024 8:22 am
Centre stand security

Last post by EasyRider « Sun Jul 21, 2024 3:20 pm
Replies: 39
by Stu » Wed Feb 22, 2023 7:36 pm
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Saw these advertised for sale for the R1200GS

Its a modification to the centre stand in exchange for a lot of money :shock:

It allows you to...
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Last post by EasyRider
Sun Jul 21, 2024 3:20 pm
Pannier drop.

Last post by GuyRT « Fri Jul 05, 2024 10:21 am

by GuyRT » Fri Jul 05, 2024 10:21 am

I never liked the way BMW designed the pannier lids without sufficient damping when you open them.
Ideally, they should have made them like the top...

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Last post by GuyRT
Fri Jul 05, 2024 10:21 am
Bike balance for tyre changes

Last post by EasyRider « Mon Jul 01, 2024 7:03 am
Replies: 11
by Jeffem » Sun Jun 09, 2024 9:14 am

Hi, If anyone has lost a small metal ‘thingy’ the good news is I’ve found it! The bad news is that I found it sticking out of my back tyre!...

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Last post by EasyRider
Mon Jul 01, 2024 7:03 am
Shift Lever Enhancement

Last post by slparry « Sat Jun 29, 2024 1:17 pm
Replies: 5
by RPGR90s » Fri Jun 21, 2024 11:27 pm

I have a brand new 2024 RT and love it so far.

I had surgery on my left big toe, which was fused last fall and upshifts have been a challenge and...

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Last post by slparry
Sat Jun 29, 2024 1:17 pm
Bulb replacemet the quick way

Last post by Robin101 « Mon Jun 17, 2024 12:52 pm
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by Doctor T » Wed Jan 11, 2023 1:56 pm

One of my sidelight bulbs blow. Thinking this is here we go, scratched and bloody hand time. Then i had a thought. Now this is for my 2007 model but...

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Last post by Robin101
Mon Jun 17, 2024 12:52 pm

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