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Tankbag vs kill switch

Last post by burridge01 « Sun Jun 09, 2024 3:16 pm
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by jtcompton » Tue Sep 12, 2023 12:43 am

Hey All, got a 2012 Camhead. Has anyone already done this?
The right handle bar switch is attached with one T8 screw. When the tool comes I plan to...

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Last post by burridge01
Sun Jun 09, 2024 3:16 pm
USB connections

Last post by slparry « Fri May 17, 2024 11:00 am
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by Paul Andrews » Mon Jun 01, 2020 9:51 pm
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Brand new here to the forum with a brand new '20 1250RT. All the technology on the bike is quite distracting at first (love the quick shifter,) but...
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Last post by slparry
Fri May 17, 2024 11:00 am
Panniers Repair Project..

Last post by EasyRider « Mon Mar 25, 2024 5:07 am
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by EasyRider » Sun Dec 03, 2023 8:12 am
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There is not a "Project" section on here. So i thought i would put this thread in the "Tips & Tricks" section.

So when i bought my new to me R1250RT...
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Last post by EasyRider
Mon Mar 25, 2024 5:07 am
Antenna Chop

Last post by W8NONU « Sun Mar 24, 2024 1:18 am

by W8NONU » Sun Mar 24, 2024 1:18 am

I’m not a fan of the front end looks with the long antenna. After checking reception with the OEM antenna I cut it to 6” long from the base of the...

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Last post by W8NONU
Sun Mar 24, 2024 1:18 am
Drilling holes in screens !

Last post by Stu « Fri Mar 22, 2024 8:37 pm
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by jesim1 » Tue Mar 19, 2024 2:31 pm

I fitted a Power bronze touring screen to my 22 RT and felt that although it was better than the original, the added size meant I was getting a bit...

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Last post by Stu
Fri Mar 22, 2024 8:37 pm
Cleaning Alloy Wheels

Last post by Capt Sisko « Thu Mar 21, 2024 9:20 pm
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by 009jim » Sun Apr 16, 2023 4:02 am

I have factory alloy wheels on my RT. They appear to be a light grey painted finish. I've been cleaning the wheels starting with slightly soapy water...

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Last post by Capt Sisko
Thu Mar 21, 2024 9:20 pm
Swingarm lower suspension protection

Last post by burridge01 « Tue Feb 20, 2024 7:11 pm
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by Excellence » Sun Jan 01, 2023 1:45 pm
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Now I'm sober, (Happy New Year to everyone) this morning I had a look at the swingarm to spring knuckle. Even after only 5/6k miles it was filthy and...
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Last post by burridge01
Tue Feb 20, 2024 7:11 pm
06 RT top case color match 946

Last post by Wine Country RT « Thu Dec 21, 2023 5:57 pm

by Wine Country RT » Thu Dec 21, 2023 5:57 pm

Hi All,
I decided to color match my top case to the paint on my 06 RT, and I have to say finding this paint was no easy task. I finally went to...

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Last post by Wine Country RT
Thu Dec 21, 2023 5:57 pm
Lower an RT Center Stand

Last post by sre7 « Thu Dec 21, 2023 5:39 pm
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by sre7 » Wed Jun 21, 2023 2:29 am

Greetings Guys and Gals, I am considering lowering my 2007 RT by installing the EPM Performance HyperPro -1" lowering springs. Even though the EPM...

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Last post by sre7
Thu Dec 21, 2023 5:39 pm
Heated Grip Repair

Last post by wily_coyote « Tue Dec 05, 2023 8:29 pm

by wily_coyote » Tue Dec 05, 2023 8:29 pm

I've been slowly working around my new-to-me 2010RT and the one remaining job was a dead RH heated grip. Searching the interweb wasn't all that...

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Last post by wily_coyote
Tue Dec 05, 2023 8:29 pm
Grip Puppie Install

Last post by wily_coyote « Tue Dec 05, 2023 7:30 pm
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by Gavj » Fri Oct 16, 2020 5:35 pm

Each to their own but I like Grip Puppies..... I have had them on my last 3 bikes and also had foam grips in the eighties on my RD350LC,

Anyway,...

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Last post by wily_coyote
Tue Dec 05, 2023 7:30 pm
Wind Deflectors???

Last post by BoxerSharkRT « Fri Sep 22, 2023 4:51 pm
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by Randyjaco » Wed May 24, 2023 4:27 pm

In my quest for a cooler summer ride, I would like to remove the clear wind deflectors underneath the windshield. There seem to be 2 screws that are...

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Last post by BoxerSharkRT
Fri Sep 22, 2023 4:51 pm
R1250RT brake pedal adjustment; Can't get there from here.

Last post by Panman40 « Fri Jul 14, 2023 7:17 am
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by ssokolich » Thu Jul 13, 2023 11:37 pm

Hi all,

After giving my new(used) 2019 RT a once over after getting it home. I noticed during the ride home the rear brake pedal seemed a little...

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Last post by Panman40
Fri Jul 14, 2023 7:17 am
hex can and Innovv V3 camera

Last post by Casbar « Sun Mar 05, 2023 1:58 pm
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by exportman » Fri Mar 03, 2023 2:06 pm

Hi
Thought I would share how I have fixed my Hexcan and Innovv Camera on my new 1250

The hexcan is under the tail of the pillion seat. the supplied...

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Last post by Casbar
Sun Mar 05, 2023 1:58 pm
Switchgear and buttons lube ?

Last post by Our Gee « Wed Mar 01, 2023 4:27 pm
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by Panman40 » Sat Feb 25, 2023 7:37 am

I can’t help thinking the switchgear / buttons and wonderwheel on my 2019 RT feel a bit clicky and well…cheap :o . I’ve tried a small squirt of a...

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Last post by Our Gee
Wed Mar 01, 2023 4:27 pm
Front wheel removal aid

Last post by Excellence « Thu Feb 23, 2023 1:43 pm
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by Excellence » Thu Jan 19, 2023 3:25 pm

Hi
So fed up with the ice, salt and snow being back on the roads once again that I'm farkling again!!
I'm getting together everything we might need...

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Last post by Excellence
Thu Feb 23, 2023 1:43 pm
Additional mirror

Last post by Jack_the_Lad « Fri Jan 20, 2023 9:03 pm
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by slparry » Wed Mar 30, 2022 3:27 pm

If you want to fit a handlebar mounted mirror on the throttle side of your wethead R12x0RT you need to replace the brake reservoir clamp with this...

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Last post by Jack_the_Lad
Fri Jan 20, 2023 9:03 pm
Shoei neotec mod

Last post by rbarker « Sun Jan 15, 2023 4:45 am
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by Hodge » Tue May 01, 2018 2:47 pm

Just thought i would share a little modification to my shoei neotec. I hot conditions the vents don't allow enough cool air into the helmet as my...

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Last post by rbarker
Sun Jan 15, 2023 4:45 am
Rocker cover protection

Last post by Excellence « Mon Jan 09, 2023 10:59 pm
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by Excellence » Wed Dec 21, 2022 12:01 pm

As I can't ride at the moment for snow, ice and mountains of salt on the roads up here I thought I'd see what might help preserve the '21 RT a bit...

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Last post by Excellence
Mon Jan 09, 2023 10:59 pm
Ease up on the cleaning!!

Last post by David. « Sun Jan 08, 2023 10:20 am
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by Excellence » Sat Dec 03, 2022 9:04 pm

As soon as I bought the bike about 1k ago I trimmed a wee bit of conveyor belting to fasten at the bottom of the engine front guard so that it hung...

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Last post by David.
Sun Jan 08, 2023 10:20 am
Screen cleaner

Last post by BoB21 « Wed Dec 14, 2022 8:02 am
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by Cas21 » Sun May 28, 2017 4:46 pm
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i always clean my screen by giving it a good soak to soften the little bugs and then wash it as normal.
Keep looking at Rainex to give me better...
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Last post by BoB21
Wed Dec 14, 2022 8:02 am
Fuel gauge strip

Last post by vesper1957 « Sun Nov 13, 2022 1:10 am
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by zzwenn » Sun Nov 07, 2021 1:09 pm

Hi all,

did you have the problem that the fuel gauge didn't work for you and it's the old models with an electronic strip rather than a float? Mine...

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Last post by vesper1957
Sun Nov 13, 2022 1:10 am
Checking Antifreeze level?

Last post by Doctor T « Fri Sep 02, 2022 11:04 am
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by Randyjaco » Mon Aug 01, 2022 6:31 pm

With all of this summer heat, I am more concerned with the level of my antifreeze. I have found that it is nearly impossible to see the level through...

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Last post by Doctor T
Fri Sep 02, 2022 11:04 am
Help with grips

Last post by joeducati « Mon Aug 29, 2022 6:56 pm
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by ptong971 » Sun Mar 11, 2018 10:46 pm

I just bought a 2016 R1200RT from a friend.  I am traditionally a Goldwing driver.  I use Kuryakyn Isogrips because I have hands the size...

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Last post by joeducati
Mon Aug 29, 2022 6:56 pm
Tips On Handling

Last post by Plodbike1962 « Tue Jul 19, 2022 6:34 pm
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by guest3954 » Wed Nov 16, 2016 12:58 pm
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Just for fun, but there are some good Heads Up and Weight Transfer Moves

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Last post by Plodbike1962
Tue Jul 19, 2022 6:34 pm

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