Having Problems with your BMW R1200RT/R1250RT? or have some Maintenance and Service questions?
Best places to get shocks rebuilt?
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bikemechanic53 »
Sun May 24, 2026 9:39 pm
Can't find any recent topics on this.
My 07 RT needs it's shocks rebuilt. It only has 99,000 miles on it. But it appears to be time. Harsh impacts...
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Last post by bikemechanic53
Sun May 24, 2026 10:01 pm
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Last post by Doctor T
Tue May 19, 2026 11:38 am
Parking light problem
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Digger »
Sun May 10, 2026 2:25 pm
Hello. I have a nice low milage 2005 r1200rt that I have been right through over the last year. It is fully loaded with every extra. I have removed...
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Last post by Digger
Sun May 10, 2026 2:25 pm
Drain plug oring sizes
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by
on2wheels »
Tue Apr 07, 2026 2:40 am
After joining different forums since I bought my first BMW last week, I don't see much chatter about places to buy the orings for the different drain...
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Last post by Quico
Thu May 07, 2026 12:35 pm
Clutch Slave Cylinder (Twincam)
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Our Gee »
Sun Jan 31, 2021 12:51 pm
The official line seems to be that the Clutch Slave Cylinder is not re-buildable. Does anyone know if re-build kits (seals etc) are available from a...
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Last post by Quico
Thu May 07, 2026 10:21 am
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Last post by JimLob65
Tue May 05, 2026 6:07 pm
Spring Maintenance
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Jambriwal »
Thu Mar 26, 2026 10:59 pm
Finally completed some work on the RT.
End of season in Nov it was due for a front tire and TPMS sensors were dying. Its a 2015 R1200RT. I bought the...
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Last post by Jambriwal
Tue May 05, 2026 5:53 pm
Seat Key
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by
ceebeegeebee »
Wed Apr 08, 2026 9:05 pm
Hey Y'all , I'm new to the forum. I inherited my R1200Rt about a year ago. So far a very fun ride. not my daily rider since like many others I'm sure...
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Last post by bruce2000ltc
Sun Apr 26, 2026 11:28 pm
Can you suggest a code reader
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JimLob65 »
Thu Apr 09, 2026 4:10 pm
Hello: I am a new BMW owner, 2016 R1200RT. Have been riding for about 45 years, mostly various Honda bikes. After a few years without a motorcycle I...
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Last post by Stu
Sun Apr 19, 2026 6:34 pm
Dead...
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Sacowan »
Sat Apr 18, 2026 11:32 pm
The bike, 2020 1250RT, has a lithium-ion battery less than one year old.
I changed out my exhaust system a couple weeks ago, which requires...
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Last post by Mark S.
Sun Apr 19, 2026 12:32 pm
Fairing Tab Repair?
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Randyjaco »
Sat Apr 11, 2026 6:05 pm
I just had the 2 plastic tabs on my right front side fairing pannel break. Other than buying a new pannel I am looking for a good secure fix for...
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Last post by Sullivj
Thu Apr 16, 2026 9:48 am
Motobatt MHTX16
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Glenn »
Sun Apr 12, 2026 10:03 am
Does anyone have a Motobatt MHTX16 hybrid battery fitted rated at CCA340, if so how does it perform?
My 1250 occasionally fails to restart after a...
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Last post by Steve398
Sun Apr 12, 2026 11:29 am
Is this normal???
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Roper424 »
Mon Apr 06, 2026 3:14 pm
So I’m just doing my service on my 2015 1200rt. Normally I’d pay a garage but it’s all stuff I can do myself. Obviously I’m getting more up close and...
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Last post by Roper424
Tue Apr 07, 2026 10:32 am
Issues after dead battery
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gwcrim »
Fri Apr 03, 2026 5:12 pm
The bike: 2014 RT.
The issue: ABS, ASC, battery, red triangle lights are lit. Turn signals, fuel gauge, and sat/nat inoperative.
The story: Left a...
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Last post by gwcrim
Fri Apr 03, 2026 6:34 pm
Oil Level Sensor
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Quico »
Wed Apr 01, 2026 9:30 am
My 2010 RT has lately been showing a strange problem.
Sometimes I can see the OK on the oil level on the dashboard computer, other times, no matter...
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Last post by Quico
Wed Apr 01, 2026 9:30 am
Cruise control issue
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audibob2 »
Wed Feb 25, 2026 9:49 am
]My 2015 R1200rt has developed an issue with the cruise control switch on the left handlebar .
The small " paddle" which allows for incremental...
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Last post by audibob2
Tue Mar 31, 2026 3:47 pm
Check valve clearances.
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Hoodmonster26 »
Tue Mar 24, 2026 3:13 pm
Hello to anyone really. My valve clearances have only been checked three times since 2019. I’ve got 58,000 miles on the bike, and every time they...
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Last post by Hoodmonster26
Sat Mar 28, 2026 5:25 pm
Engine stability problem
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titi83550 »
Sun Apr 13, 2025 2:22 pm
hello everyone
I have a 2011 R1200RT, it hasn't been running for 1 year and now when I start it the engine is unstable.
Here are the symptoms, the...
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Last post by lb3214
Mon Mar 23, 2026 10:17 am
Engine Paint
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by
Our Gee »
Tue Nov 15, 2022 6:55 am
One of my winter maintenance jobs is to tidy up the lower Crankcase areas where Road Muck and Stone Chips has degraded the finish. Appreciate it if...
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Last post by Plutohora
Mon Mar 23, 2026 10:07 am
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Last post by burridge01
Sun Mar 22, 2026 8:54 pm
Torque Settings
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mpeard »
Mon Feb 09, 2026 4:04 pm
Does anyone have a link to common torque settings for maintenance please.......spark plugs, wheels etc. Thanks.
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Last post by Kim_Y
Thu Mar 19, 2026 3:37 pm
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Last post by louiseravot
Thu Mar 19, 2026 2:24 pm
Anti Seize on Rear tire mount bolts?!
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Baron »
Fri Mar 13, 2026 11:49 pm
2005 RT
Previous owner must’ve added anti seize to the bolts when the last rear tire was put on. I just removed them to change the rear for new...
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Last post by Baron
Thu Mar 19, 2026 2:00 pm
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Last post by Hovedskou
Tue Mar 17, 2026 5:07 am
Cam Chain Rattle.
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Our Gee »
Fri Sep 25, 2020 1:41 pm
Having recently returned to the RT owner's fold and having previously owned an 1150 Twin Spark, a couple of Hexheads a Twin Cam, I am all to familiar...
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Last post by Hovedskou
Mon Mar 16, 2026 4:47 pm
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