Having Problems with your BMW R1200RT/R1250RT? or have some Maintenance and Service questions?
Exploding shaft drives
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Strat Tuner »
Sat Jan 18, 2025 8:58 pm
Welcome to bmw ownership.
Watch out for exploding shaft drives!! :-)
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Last post by Stu
Fri Feb 07, 2025 10:08 pm
Water pump replacement/weeping
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KeithRVC »
Mon Feb 03, 2025 7:26 pm
Newbie here,
My 2014 R1200RT has a weeping issues after a hard ride and also after sitting in the cold garage for a number of days. I'm planning to...
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Last post by KeithRVC
Mon Feb 03, 2025 7:42 pm
Can't get tool onto stick coil
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montanamax »
Sat Jan 18, 2025 10:32 pm
Trying to change my plugs and I'm having trouble fitting the special tool onto the top of the stick coil. It fits about half way but I can't get it...
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Last post by montanamax
Sat Feb 01, 2025 2:19 am
Suspension worries.
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by
Roper424 »
Wed Jan 29, 2025 7:47 pm
HELLLLLLP!
So I think I have an issue with my rear suspension. I dropped it off the centre stand earlier and it just didn't feel right. Just a...
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Last post by Stu
Thu Jan 30, 2025 7:17 pm
Fuel pump leakage from third tube?
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LuchikaDeSousa »
Sun Jan 28, 2024 2:39 pm
Hello everybody,
I'm on this forum even if I'm searching information about my father in law R1200GS STD 2008 because we figured out that his bike is...
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Last post by David.
Sun Jan 26, 2025 4:42 pm
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Last post by Stu
Sat Jan 25, 2025 9:51 am
Camhead - Gear Linkage Lubrication
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David. »
Wed Dec 07, 2022 9:51 pm
There has been some discussion in the Winter Maintenance thread about gear linkage lubrication. Found a thread on R1200GS.INFO which suggests that...
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Last post by David.
Fri Jan 24, 2025 10:09 pm
Free Collection & Delivery
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Sullivj »
Mon Jan 13, 2025 1:59 pm
A change of plans meant that I couldn't take my RT for its service.
My 'local' BMW dealer has an offer on to collect and deliver bikes within a 20...
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Last post by David.
Wed Jan 22, 2025 9:06 pm
San Diego Area Help
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JHK »
Tue Dec 31, 2024 8:08 pm
Is there anyone in the San Diego area that has hands-on experience with replacing a drive shaft? I have a '06 R1200RT. Went through my manual but a...
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Last post by Strat Tuner
Wed Jan 22, 2025 4:20 pm
Complete Clutch Replacement Video??
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Kim_Y »
Sun Jan 19, 2025 9:36 pm
I have a 2016 R1200Rt and needing to change the clutch at 24k miles. I've looked for a comperhensive video online without success. Any help would be...
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Last post by Kim_Y
Wed Jan 22, 2025 2:07 am
WhatzIt?
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Randyjaco »
Sun Jan 19, 2025 11:44 pm
I have two Items here.
1. These two identical plastic pads dropped off each side of the bike as I was removing Tupperware to change the air cleaner....
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Last post by Randyjaco
Mon Jan 20, 2025 11:30 pm
hub repair
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montanamax »
Wed Jan 15, 2025 1:17 am
I'm fixing various problems on a 2007 RT. The rear wheel hub got damaged when I'm guessing the bike went down. In the photo you'll see that the...
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Last post by montanamax
Wed Jan 15, 2025 1:28 pm
Removing Rocker Arms?
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Randyjaco »
Sun Jan 12, 2025 2:18 am
I have some valve/cam work coming up as soon on my 17RT, as the parts arrive. As I was looking through the maintenance manual, it doesn't explain...
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Last post by Randyjaco
Sun Jan 12, 2025 10:47 pm
Vibration coming through on foot pegs.
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by
cyclone7 »
Fri Nov 22, 2024 6:44 am
My 2021 R1250 RT with 60,000 kms has developed a relatively high frequency vibration which mainly felt on the pegs though can also be felt on the...
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Last post by JHK
Fri Jan 10, 2025 7:54 pm
Bike Lost Power and wont start
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by
Evanst279 »
Tue Dec 31, 2024 6:02 pm
Hello all,
I'm new to the group having not long picked up a lovely 2005rt. On a recent ride the bike cut out on me and I had to be recovered home -...
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Last post by Evanst279
Thu Jan 02, 2025 1:27 pm
New to me 05 R1200RT
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by
Philipw162 »
Tue Nov 05, 2024 5:35 pm
First longer ride, power cut when open the throttle to overtake. Cut out, came back, cut out, came back causing the bike to buck somewhat alarmingly....
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Last post by montanamax
Thu Dec 26, 2024 7:08 pm
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Last post by montanamax
Thu Dec 26, 2024 5:04 pm
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Last post by RepairBill
Mon Dec 23, 2024 4:29 pm
Keeping Rear Shock Clean
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by
Mart UK »
Sat Dec 21, 2024 10:14 am
Not strictly maintenance, so may be in the wrong section?
Where I live, I have to use a tidal causeway to get home. So I need to be on top of...
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Last post by David.
Sun Dec 22, 2024 9:31 am
Independent Workshops
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David. »
Mon Jun 21, 2021 11:50 am
With servicing and warranties being a topic of discussion, how about building up a list of independent workshops.
What is the business name (a link...
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Last post by Glenn
Fri Dec 20, 2024 3:35 pm
Final Drive Overhaul
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David. »
Wed Nov 11, 2015 4:57 pm
Some of the Final Drive Casing Bolts on my 2012 RT are slightly corroded, having given them a clean with Solvol Autosol , a toothbrush & some 00...
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Last post by David.
Fri Dec 20, 2024 1:01 pm
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Last post by Doctor T
Thu Dec 19, 2024 1:24 pm
Pivot Bearing Play Final Drive
Replies: 3
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Quico »
Tue Dec 17, 2024 10:19 am
Hi.
I have a 2010 RT with a small play in the pivot bearing on the final drive (needle bearing side).
When I rock the rear wheel, looking for play,...
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Last post by Quico
Wed Dec 18, 2024 10:45 am
Cheap/Discout BMW Parts
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Randyjaco »
Thu Dec 05, 2024 11:03 pm
I just became a victim of soft cams on my 17 RT. I took it to the local dealer to see if they could get BMW to cover the known problem. Well, no joy....
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Last post by Randyjaco
Sat Dec 07, 2024 2:21 am
2024RT Problem After Service
Replies: 7
by
omegac »
Wed Dec 04, 2024 10:45 am
Hi all..been reading the forum for a while and now have a question of my own if I may.
I gave my 2 week old 2024 RT to a main dealer for a service,...
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Last post by simbo
Wed Dec 04, 2024 8:17 pm
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