Having Problems with your BMW R1200RT/R1250RT? or have some Maintenance and Service questions?
Balancing your own Tires
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by
heynez »
Sat Feb 19, 2022 7:47 pm
Most people don't bother with balancing their own tires but for a person that rides all year round, it's a thing that you do. I hate calling up a...
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Last post by krw
Tue Feb 22, 2022 1:38 am
Clutch Slave Cylinder (Twincam)
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by
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 David.
Mon Feb 21, 2022 8:36 pm
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Last post by Kunkies
Mon Feb 21, 2022 1:10 pm
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Last post by Boxflyer
Sat Feb 19, 2022 8:09 pm
How to bleed brakes
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by
Doctor T »
Fri Feb 18, 2022 1:54 pm
My 2007 RT needs a brake fluid change. The problem i have is i don't know how to with an ABS system. My ABS, non-servo system doesn't work but is...
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Last post by Randyjaco
Fri Feb 18, 2022 11:42 pm
Cylinder Head Cover Oil Leak
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by
CapnJohn »
Tue Feb 08, 2022 11:27 pm
Newbie Here!....
I have a 2015 R1200RT with 36K miles on it. A month ago, I noticed a small oil leak from my left side cylinder head cover. This...
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Last post by Doctor T
Fri Feb 11, 2022 1:30 pm
Rear suspension oil leak.
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by
Dlg »
Fri Jan 28, 2022 1:45 pm
I have just picked up my seconf hand RT 1200 2010 from the BMW dealer.
This morning their is a wet patch on the floor at the bottom of the rear...
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Last post by Dlg
Sat Jan 29, 2022 4:48 pm
Machine Art X-Head cylinder head guards
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by
Glenn »
Wed Jan 26, 2022 7:54 pm
Hi guys, first post from a first time R12200RT owner.
I have a set of Machine Art X-Head cylinder head guards, can you tell me which body panels need...
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Last post by David.
Wed Jan 26, 2022 8:48 pm
New member and question.
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by
Dlg »
Wed Jan 26, 2022 1:45 pm
Hi everyone!
I have just bought my first BMW, an Rt 1200 from 2010.
The BMW dealer I bought it from said that they need to replace the steering...
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Last post by Dlg
Wed Jan 26, 2022 5:05 pm
Servectomy - Whizzy brakes removal
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by
David. »
Wed Jan 19, 2022 8:48 pm
A rather lengthy 1 hour video of how to remove the servo brakes on a Hexhead R1200RT.
Haven't seen it being done before, thought it might be useful...
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Last post by Our Gee
Fri Jan 21, 2022 8:05 am
rear brake pads 1200 2007
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by
Doctor T »
Wed Jan 19, 2022 3:52 pm
Just replaced my rear brake pads with EBC HH pad. I know BMW recommends standard sintered pads on the rear but i like the feedback from the HH pads....
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Last post by David.
Thu Jan 20, 2022 4:37 pm
BMW main dealer service
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by
Doctor T »
Tue Jan 18, 2022 12:49 pm
This is my second 1200RT and only bought this one in December. Usual corrosion on wheels and peg plates. This doesn't bother me as i can sort this...
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Last post by Randyjaco
Tue Jan 18, 2022 11:42 pm
Oil - What does the book say please?
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by
Tog »
Tue Jan 11, 2022 9:42 pm
Hello. I have searched but not got definitive answer. I also will say my RTP did not come with a manual.
So to stop any arguments etc. I want to...
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Last post by Tog
Wed Jan 12, 2022 10:45 am
Throttle Synchronization
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by
Our Gee »
Mon Dec 05, 2016 11:35 am
Now that I have entered a regime of doing as much maintenance on my Twincam as I can myself (fed up with poor dealer service) I was wondering just...
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Last post by simbo
Mon Jan 03, 2022 9:11 pm
Seized sump plug
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by
Sharkfighter »
Wed Dec 29, 2021 7:41 pm
I started to service my RT today only to find that the sump plug was stuck. Anyone any suggestions how to remove it without causing damage? Or...
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Last post by Sharkfighter
Wed Dec 29, 2021 7:59 pm
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Last post by Darren
Wed Dec 22, 2021 12:48 pm
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Last post by Aregion
Wed Dec 15, 2021 2:26 pm
Service Manuals?
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by
Randyjaco »
Thu Dec 09, 2021 2:03 am
As of yesterday, I am the proud owner of a 2017 R1200RT. Since I started out life as a motorcycle mechanic, I prefer to do my own maintenance. So...
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Last post by Stu
Thu Dec 09, 2021 6:16 pm
Fuel Stabilizer
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by
David. »
Fri Nov 28, 2014 1:09 pm
Recently bought a Ride Mag. (January 2015), there is an article on how to prepare your bike for winter hibernation.
Petrol goes off in a couple of...
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Last post by David and Sally
Thu Dec 09, 2021 2:01 pm
Additional service items/intervals
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by
David. »
Mon Dec 06, 2021 2:37 pm
Do you perform any additional service items or reduce service intervals above and beyond those which can be found in the BMW service schedules or...
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Last post by simbo
Wed Dec 08, 2021 9:23 pm
Engine flush or not?
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by
Liverpool Brick »
Wed Jun 08, 2016 7:05 pm
Hi Guys,
I'm about to change the oil and filter on my 2011 RT SE and I was wondering about whether to add an engine flush. Are there any known...
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Last post by David.
Wed Dec 08, 2021 3:03 pm
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Last post by wethead
Wed Dec 01, 2021 5:15 pm
Its a mystery
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by
Frosty »
Thu Nov 25, 2021 6:42 pm
Could anyone please tell me why there would be fuel leaking out of a screwhole that holds the fuel regulator in place? Please see attached photo....
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Last post by Frosty
Thu Nov 25, 2021 9:09 pm
Motoscan with 2021 RT
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by
krw »
Sat Jul 03, 2021 8:49 pm
Hi All, new to the forum. Just bought my 2021 RT two weeks ago. I am coming from an 01 Road King that I bought new in 01, which is now...
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Last post by krw
Wed Nov 24, 2021 2:34 am
To ACF50 or not to ACF50
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by
beemerbaz »
Wed Dec 10, 2014 2:26 pm
This time of year with the amount of salt laid on the roads I personally don't use any protection of the ACF50 type but prefer a liberal hosing down...
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Last post by David.
Tue Nov 16, 2021 4:54 pm
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