Having Problems with your BMW R1200RT/R1250RT? or have some Maintenance and Service questions?
Speedo Failure
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Gerbil007 »
Mon Jan 06, 2020 11:27 am
Blimey, I seem to be racking up problems faster than I can fix them!
My speedo has suddenly failed on me. It was working fine on friday night, then...
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Last post by Tyheinze_04
Tue Mar 10, 2026 4:29 pm
Sputtering R1250RS
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Dennis the menace »
Wed Mar 04, 2026 4:14 am
Hi all ,I am new to this site.I have a problem with my 2020 R1250RS, she started sputtering really bad at 4000rpm almost like some one stuffed a...
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Last post by Dennis the menace
Sat Mar 07, 2026 11:48 pm
Brake lever pivot
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audibob2 »
Tue Mar 03, 2026 6:08 pm
I need to remove my Front brake lever pivot pin, on my 2014 R1200rt but it is very stiff.
Apart from removing the pivot nut, is there anything else...
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Last post by audibob2
Wed Mar 04, 2026 2:25 pm
07 R1200RT
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Gary Oates »
Mon Jan 19, 2026 7:10 pm
I have just bought a very neglected 07 R1200Rt p. x2 of the brake pipes are not connected to anything and only the N light comes on in the warning...
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Last post by ds99
Mon Mar 02, 2026 9:04 pm
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Last post by Panman40
Mon Mar 02, 2026 12:40 pm
EWS - and it's now dead!
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Commuter »
Mon Oct 06, 2025 3:55 pm
Hi can anyone advise please?
My elderly RT is semi-retired(!) and basically sits in the garage. It did have a new battery this year.
Went to start...
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Last post by Commuter
Fri Feb 27, 2026 3:07 pm
New Third Party Fuel Strip design
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RonKubara »
Sun Aug 03, 2025 12:46 am
My 2008 RT1200R has had three fuel strip failures within 20,000 km. First, the factory, then a factory warranty, then again a factory strip bought...
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Last post by stablesowner
Tue Feb 10, 2026 11:36 am
Valve cover leak
Replies: 5
by
WingWheel7 »
Sat Oct 18, 2025 2:54 pm
I’ve got a leak from right side valve cover. I’ve replaced the gasket with a new one. I believe previous owner replaced valve cover with aftermarket...
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Last post by ajaycad66
Sat Jan 24, 2026 9:49 am
Replacing the headlights
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jettboatt1@yahoo.com »
Mon Jan 19, 2026 5:40 pm
I was changing the headlight and the small wire bracket that holds the light in flew out & went inside the fairing somewhere and I can’t find it....
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Last post by jettboatt1@yahoo.com
Mon Jan 19, 2026 5:40 pm
2012 R1200RT non starter
Replies: 10
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ajaycad66 »
Thu Jan 01, 2026 7:43 pm
Hello from the UK.....
I have a no start situation with my 2012 R1200RT 51800 miles.. I recently stripped it down to re-paint the engine, removing...
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Last post by Mark S.
Mon Jan 19, 2026 12:52 pm
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Last post by Jeanric
Wed Jan 14, 2026 6:58 am
Bmw r1200rt lc ASC problem
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motolaco »
Sun Dec 07, 2025 3:41 pm
Hello. Iam new owner of Bmw r1200rt lc 2015.
I bought it with one problem. Yellow warning triangle is present or sometimes is flashing during...
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Last post by nadrol
Mon Dec 08, 2025 8:54 pm
Clutch drag-clutch lever pulled in
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coarsegoldkid »
Fri Dec 05, 2025 11:50 pm
This is driving me nuts. Bike is a '05 R1200RT. All help is appreciated. Bike at idle. With the clutch lever pulled in and I drop trans into 1st gear...
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Last post by coarsegoldkid
Sat Dec 06, 2025 11:15 pm
Intermittent Misfire/Stumble
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bicyclenut »
Sat Jun 28, 2025 7:39 pm
Have a 2010 R1200RT with about 127,000 miles on it. Rode it down to a Rally in Lebanon, TN this past week and it seemed to be running a bit rough at...
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Last post by Randyjaco
Fri Dec 05, 2025 11:42 pm
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Last post by Capt Sisko
Mon Nov 24, 2025 11:07 am
Jack in the Box RT
Replies: 3
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Operator16 »
Sat Nov 22, 2025 6:51 pm
Just got a 2014 RT LC with 93k on the clock. Put about 900 miles on it before deciding to do any maintenance with it... bright idea I know. Anyway,...
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Last post by Stu
Sun Nov 23, 2025 5:37 pm
Speed sensor
Replies: 4
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Doctor T »
Sat Nov 01, 2025 2:31 pm
I've replaced the rear speed/ASC sensor on my '07. An easy job, once i tracked the wiring, but now my speed reading is way out. With the old sensor,...
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Last post by Doctor T
Fri Nov 07, 2025 1:12 pm
Warning Light
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Nsarvai »
Thu Nov 06, 2025 2:05 pm
I have a '18 R1200RT owned it from new. It has 20,000 miles on it. I have a warning light flashing on and off for the last couple years. My GPS says...
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Last post by simbo
Thu Nov 06, 2025 10:42 pm
Falling into slow corners
Replies: 29
by
Rols »
Mon Oct 24, 2016 5:11 pm
Hi all,
I have a weird problem. I don't know if there is something wrong with the bike, or me. Any thoughts on what I describe below?
I have 2015...
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Last post by Tonymid
Fri Oct 31, 2025 5:29 pm
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Last post by Doctor T
Tue Oct 28, 2025 12:07 pm
Paint Restorer
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Capt Sisko »
Sun Sep 14, 2025 10:10 pm
When I were a lad all we had was T-Cut to restore our faded paint.
You were lucky, we had to lick . . . . .
So, given that 'paint' isn't paint as we...
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Last post by Capt Sisko
Sat Oct 25, 2025 6:11 pm
Camhead Gearbox Plugs
Replies: 2
by
David. »
Thu Oct 21, 2021 9:19 pm
Having just done a gearbox oil change on a 2012 Camhead, the fill plug is magnetic, whereas, the drain plug isn't.
The BMW parts diagram shows that...
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Last post by David.
Sat Oct 25, 2025 5:43 am
drive shaft replacement under warranty
Replies: 4
by
afaber1 »
Wed Oct 22, 2025 5:26 am
Recently had my driveshaft replaced under warranty on my 2019 r1250rt. My question is should the driveshaft gear oil be replaced after 600 miles like...
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Last post by Stu
Thu Oct 23, 2025 5:46 pm
Plastic washers for bodywork screws
Replies: 6
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Sporall »
Tue Oct 21, 2025 9:11 pm
Is there anywhere online you can order those washers thet fit the screws for plastic panels etc?
I've probably not got my search criteria right and...
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Last post by Steve398
Wed Oct 22, 2025 10:14 pm
2010 DOHC Valve Adjustment
Replies: 20
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David. »
Tue Nov 11, 2014 8:17 pm
Step by step photos, how to check & adjust (if necessary) the valve clearances on a Twin Cam RT.
In 36K miles only checked never had to adjust mine.
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Last post by David.
Wed Oct 22, 2025 12:01 pm
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