Having Problems with your BMW R1200RT/R1250RT? or have some Maintenance and Service questions?
2005 rt brake fluid change
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adewhitmarsh »
Mon Jun 13, 2016 6:44 am
When to my local BMW dealer Friday, to book bike in for fuel strip replacement, £182.00.I asked about changing brake fluid and was told it was a 3.9...
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Last post by Greefy67
Tue Oct 21, 2025 8:26 pm
1250rt, Vibrating sound on 6th gear
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by
mehere »
Thu Jul 31, 2025 3:25 pm
Hello there!
I’ve got a problem with my 2023 r1250rt, which I thought someone has maybe encountered before.
The bike is from dealership, I’m the...
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Last post by Randyjaco
Mon Oct 20, 2025 11:21 pm
tire pressure monitor
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by
afaber1 »
Wed Oct 15, 2025 4:24 am
My front tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning most of the time on my 2016 R1200rt.
What's involved in replacing it? Hoping to do it...
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Last post by David.
Wed Oct 15, 2025 9:41 am
Fuel pump connector leak
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by
bikemechanic53 »
Sun Oct 05, 2025 11:46 pm
The only topic I could find on this is 6 years old. Hoping someone has some new info.
The O ring on the high pressure side of the fuel pump failed...
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Last post by ds99
Mon Oct 13, 2025 8:59 am
Front Tire Wear 2018 R1200RT
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by
georgiarcoach »
Fri Sep 15, 2023 4:12 am
Wondering if anyone has an opinion as to why I am only getting around 4000 mi out of my front tires. I realize this is a broad question with many...
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Last post by Doctor T
Thu Oct 09, 2025 1:11 pm
Top box latching mechanism
Replies: 3
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Quico »
Sat Oct 04, 2025 7:34 pm
Hello everyone,
Today my top box showed some strange resistance when closing. I opened and closed it several times and noticed that when I pressed...
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Last post by Quico
Sun Oct 05, 2025 12:05 pm
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Last post by Glenn
Sat Oct 04, 2025 6:51 pm
Trips resetting
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by
Trev13 »
Thu Aug 07, 2025 8:27 pm
I'll try again (originally put in the wrong place )
2010 1200rt I've got no clock and the trips keep resetting every time I turn the ignition off...
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Last post by Roper424
Fri Oct 03, 2025 11:34 am
Suspension calibration
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by
63north »
Fri Sep 26, 2025 5:17 pm
When doing a calibration on suspension I see no information on the front suspension by using either GS911 or Motoscan; see only dashes and no...
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Last post by 63north
Sun Sep 28, 2025 7:05 pm
Battery
Replies: 5
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Erniek »
Sat Jul 19, 2025 12:38 am
Hi I had charged the battery.had a run about. Stopped won't start. Terminal on battery very hot.
Loose wire . Charged battery again .Still not...
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Last post by Doctor T
Sun Sep 28, 2025 12:17 pm
2009 R1200RT clutch slipping.
Replies: 6
by
Tailored »
Thu Sep 11, 2025 9:15 pm
Today I noticed a fair bit of slipping when trying to accelerate. Accompanied by the lovely smell of burning clutch when the slipping was most...
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Last post by bicyclenut
Fri Sep 19, 2025 12:32 pm
R1200RT Front Brake Caliper Problem
Replies: 5
by
BMWElf »
Wed Sep 03, 2025 3:02 pm
I have spent sometime nosing around the forum in search of an answer to my problem but to no avail. My bike recently failed its MoT for "Brake...
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Last post by burridge01
Thu Sep 04, 2025 4:57 pm
Reviews on Oil
Replies: 8
by
Colpat »
Wed Jun 11, 2025 2:53 am
Hi Guys I am in Australia so it can get very hot in the summer, just about to change the engine oil on my 2007 1200 RT I was thinking of using Motul...
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Last post by ghdiscman
Sat Aug 30, 2025 9:59 pm
Engine suddenly lost power
Replies: 2
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Rayjohnston »
Mon Jul 21, 2025 7:50 pm
Hi Everyone
Just back from a very short ride and was only out 10mins when engine suddenly lost power, I had no response from the throttle- it’s as...
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Last post by dutch996
Sat Aug 30, 2025 6:40 am
Running issues
Replies: 8
by
Quico »
Fri Aug 22, 2025 9:33 pm
Hello everyone,
On my 2010 RT last Monday morning, as I was getting ready to go to work, it shut off just seconds after turning it on. I tried again,...
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Last post by David.
Wed Aug 27, 2025 9:46 am
1250rt front brake spongy
Replies: 4
by
Moki »
Mon Aug 25, 2025 4:40 pm
New to me 1250RT has a spongy front brake, Lever can pull almost to bar and then firms up on second pull
Seems like air in lines.
tried zip tie on...
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Last post by michaelc2710
Mon Aug 25, 2025 8:59 pm
ACS not working
Replies: 6
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Doctor T »
Mon Aug 18, 2025 3:06 pm
Up until last Tuesday, my ACS seemed to be working fine. no warning lamps. Then my battery failed. Whilst trying to get home without stalling, i...
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Last post by Doctor T
Wed Aug 20, 2025 2:29 pm
Oil Plug Crush washer size?
Replies: 8
by
White Knight »
Sun Aug 17, 2025 7:15 pm
I always replace the crush washer on my vehicles but I'm just not gonna pay 3 or 5 dollars for it. So I go online and usually find what I need much...
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Last post by White Knight
Mon Aug 18, 2025 8:27 pm
stuck windscreen
Replies: 9
by
GravenorTG »
Sun Sep 08, 2024 12:50 pm
New Forum Member,
R1200RT LC 2016 plate.
Please can anyone help/advise?
Screen stuck in up position. Attempted to recalibrate the controller...
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Last post by GravenorTG
Sat Aug 16, 2025 12:23 pm
Riding mode invalid
Replies: 1
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63north »
Fri Aug 15, 2025 3:04 pm
Hi, I recently bought a 2013 R1200 (med 2012) and my front suspension is almost stiff like bone.
I've ordered used front shock, but when using GS911...
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Last post by simbo
Fri Aug 15, 2025 8:32 pm
cruise control
Replies: 6
by
maz »
Tue Aug 12, 2025 4:36 pm
just purchased 06 bmw r1200rt.cruise not working.handle bar switch lights up.no set light.run the diag tests.all good until throttle test.turning...
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Last post by Glenn
Thu Aug 14, 2025 7:20 am
2019 r1250rt se gear pedal adustment
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Rt sligo »
Sun Aug 10, 2025 12:31 pm
hi,recently fitted foot peg lowering kit to my rt,tried to adjust to lower the gear change pedal down to suit new peg hieght,followed instruction off...
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Last post by burridge01
Tue Aug 12, 2025 5:18 pm
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Last post by SD1
Tue Aug 12, 2025 3:51 am
Considering another adoption 2016 1200RT
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SD1 »
Tue Aug 12, 2025 2:54 am
Hello again to the BMW RT brain trust.... after having a near riot of a time with my last RT and somewhat recovered from the experience, I am...
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Last post by SD1
Tue Aug 12, 2025 2:54 am
battery replacement
Replies: 2
by
Doctor T »
Sun Aug 10, 2025 1:49 pm
After 4 years, my battery isn't holding a charge. The last one i got from Mobatt. Does anyone know the right battery to fit a R1200RT 2007
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Last post by Doctor T
Mon Aug 11, 2025 10:19 am
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