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Torin 1500 lb jack. Ok for 1200 RT?

Last post by Bobf « Mon Nov 11, 2019 6:19 pm
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by Bobf » Thu Aug 22, 2019 1:32 pm

Will a Torin 1500 lb jack work for my 1200 RT?
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Last post by Bobf
Mon Nov 11, 2019 6:19 pm
Final drive oil leak?

Last post by Sharkfighter « Sat Nov 09, 2019 6:08 pm
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by Sharkfighter » Mon Sep 16, 2019 5:08 pm

I’m new to BMW, been a Honda man. I’ve recently purchased an R1200RT and I’ve noticed some oil on the back wheel, not a lot but it’s...

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Last post by Sharkfighter
Sat Nov 09, 2019 6:08 pm
engine surge

Last post by harmonzo « Tue Nov 05, 2019 5:19 am
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by harmonzo » Mon Nov 04, 2019 9:46 am

hi al
my 2010 rt has developed a problem where the engine when idling suddenly surges to very high revs. once it surges to 5000rpm i hit the kill...

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Last post by harmonzo
Tue Nov 05, 2019 5:19 am
Clunky Gear change,

Last post by Rick B « Sat Oct 26, 2019 2:30 pm
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by Rick B » Sat Oct 26, 2019 6:19 am

Morning all
I recently did an oil change on my 16 RT (17.5k) I used genuine BMW filter but due to the extortionate price of the Advantage oil i opted...

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Last post by Rick B
Sat Oct 26, 2019 2:30 pm
Exhaust header nut torque

Last post by gogs01 « Sat Oct 12, 2019 9:03 am
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by gogs01 » Wed Oct 02, 2019 8:16 pm

I have a 2017MY R1200RT LE registered in November 2016.

It has done 35,000 miles and the exhaust pipes were not as clean and shiny as I would...

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Last post by gogs01
Sat Oct 12, 2019 9:03 am
Heated Grip Repair

Last post by masegraves « Fri Oct 11, 2019 2:15 pm
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by masegraves » Wed Oct 09, 2019 6:47 pm

My bike is a 2006 R1200RT. The left (clutch side) heated grip is not working. I've seen posts online for fixing this issue for an R1200GS, but the...

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Last post by masegraves
Fri Oct 11, 2019 2:15 pm
Engine paint blistering

Last post by Toddy « Mon Sep 30, 2019 9:09 pm
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by Toddy » Sat Sep 28, 2019 7:35 pm

On my 2014 RT LC the paint is blistering on the LH side of the engine and I'm wondering if anyone has had a similar problem, rubbed it down, primed,...

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Last post by Toddy
Mon Sep 30, 2019 9:09 pm
speedo reading

Last post by Trilergy « Fri Sep 27, 2019 12:08 pm
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by exhussar » Wed Sep 18, 2019 4:48 pm

For some reason my speed is not showing in the main area of my instrument
panel, works on the speedometer.
Has anyone else had this problem.

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Last post by Trilergy
Fri Sep 27, 2019 12:08 pm
Keyless key battery

Last post by Rick B « Wed Sep 25, 2019 5:06 am
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by Pricey2003 » Sat Sep 21, 2019 10:50 am

Ive just changed the key in my keyless key. Fortunately it gave me a little warning as it was getting a little sluggish operating the ignition and...

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Last post by Rick B
Wed Sep 25, 2019 5:06 am
Mirror problem

Last post by Arek « Tue Sep 17, 2019 10:20 am
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by Arek » Mon Jul 29, 2019 10:13 am

I posted that also on FB page and answers were pretty good. However I'll do it here as well because I know there are many owners from UK which have...

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Last post by Arek
Tue Sep 17, 2019 10:20 am
Engine light

Last post by sgl « Tue Sep 03, 2019 9:29 pm
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by sgl » Sun Sep 01, 2019 9:04 pm

Has anyone had issues with the engine light coming on with the 2019 R1250RT? Mine is on after 900 miles and I’ve heard rumors that this...

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Last post by sgl
Tue Sep 03, 2019 9:29 pm
Here we go - 1250 Calliper issues

Last post by Casbar « Mon Sep 02, 2019 11:06 am
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by Casbar » Sat Mar 30, 2019 2:39 pm
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Bit of light reading on the UKGSER forum, but also on the 1200/1250 facebook page -

In a nut shell looks like there is an issue with the front...
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Last post by Casbar
Mon Sep 02, 2019 11:06 am
diagnostic reset 2015 R1200rt lc

Last post by exhussar « Wed Aug 21, 2019 9:16 pm
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by exhussar » Wed Aug 21, 2019 7:44 pm

I am about to carry out a 12000 mile service and hoping someone near Barnsley could reset my next service with a diagnostic device.

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Last post by exhussar
Wed Aug 21, 2019 9:16 pm
Oil filter storage - use or bin ?

Last post by simbo « Wed Aug 07, 2019 10:07 pm
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by Rod » Wed Aug 07, 2019 9:40 am

So, being a bit of a muppet last year when I change the oil and filter I left my stock of filters** in the garage over winter. Its unheated, doesn't...

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Last post by simbo
Wed Aug 07, 2019 10:07 pm
Oil Smell

Last post by milleplod « Tue Aug 06, 2019 3:45 pm
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by Chattan » Mon Aug 05, 2019 8:10 pm

Hi, I have just got my R1200RT which I bought privately, as usual the previous owner described the bike as perfect with no issues, however, I have...

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Last post by milleplod
Tue Aug 06, 2019 3:45 pm
10 pin diagnostic port

Last post by Hors Piste « Sun Aug 04, 2019 9:31 am
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by stuartbrody » Sat Aug 03, 2019 12:48 am

does anyone know where the 10 pin diagnostic port is on my 2018 R1200RT?

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Last post by Hors Piste
Sun Aug 04, 2019 9:31 am
Fuel Leak at the in tank fuel pump

Last post by jackronner « Tue Jul 30, 2019 12:38 am
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by Mike Wenrich » Wed Jun 19, 2019 3:02 pm

I have a 2009 E1200RT and I'm trying to repair a leak where the fuel line exits the tank under pressure to the injection system. I first...

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Last post by jackronner
Tue Jul 30, 2019 12:38 am
2011 one cylinder at idle is 150 degree c, the other 350

Last post by Reaper999 « Mon Jul 29, 2019 9:23 am
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by pj99uk » Sun Jul 28, 2019 5:35 am

I have swapped the injectors, coil pack and plugs and still the temperature difference, so am stumped now

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Last post by Reaper999
Mon Jul 29, 2019 9:23 am
Issue with Alarm going off without reason.

Last post by Sprintgull « Thu Jul 25, 2019 2:57 pm
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by euphony290 » Sun Jun 30, 2019 5:24 pm

RT1200 (2015). The bike is garaged and, recently, I heard the alarm go off and so went to inspect. There is no security issue and certainly no mice...

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Last post by Sprintgull
Thu Jul 25, 2019 2:57 pm
Surging, Fuel Starvation, 2006 R1200RT

Last post by masegraves « Tue Jul 23, 2019 5:14 pm
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by masegraves » Tue Jul 16, 2019 5:24 pm

My bike is a 2006 R1200RT with 48,000 miles
I’ve been having a problem over the past few days that was at first intermittent, but now seems to be...

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Last post by masegraves
Tue Jul 23, 2019 5:14 pm
Ignition on, no fuel leve,l no temp, no warning lights and wont start-

Last post by pj99uk « Sat Jul 20, 2019 7:19 am
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by pj99uk » Fri Jul 05, 2019 5:16 pm

Hi

I wonder if anyone can help me- a 2011 rt-p this only happens when the bike is hot, if i leave it overnight when I turn the key the...

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Last post by pj99uk
Sat Jul 20, 2019 7:19 am
Indicator/ turn signal switch not cancelling

Last post by David. « Fri Jul 19, 2019 7:26 pm
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by davef1uk » Fri Jul 19, 2019 1:02 pm

Anyone had an switch not cancelling after signalling? Happened twice to my 2010 model. Very odd.

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Last post by David.
Fri Jul 19, 2019 7:26 pm
Menu system missing items under "vehicle" 2016 R1200RT

Last post by bushbikie « Fri Jul 12, 2019 12:45 pm
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by wichitagreg » Mon Jul 08, 2019 2:56 am

I don't understand why I don't have all the menu items under Settings Vehicle that is shown on my quick reference card.

One minute video here:

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Last post by bushbikie
Fri Jul 12, 2019 12:45 pm
Leaking Brake Fluid

Last post by simbo « Wed Jul 03, 2019 1:11 pm
Replies: 14
by Our Gee » Sat Sep 23, 2017 3:24 pm

Just spent an hour trying to find any info / part number / price etc for a Front Brake Fluid Reservoir Filler Cap Seal. I believe this part is also...

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Last post by simbo
Wed Jul 03, 2019 1:11 pm
YouTube 20000Km/12000Mile Service Video Series

Last post by Woody « Sat Jun 29, 2019 10:29 pm
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by kiki » Mon Dec 10, 2018 1:43 pm

I thought this might be worth posting up for the group if anyone is considering undertaking the scheduled maintenance on their own bike. We filmed...

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Last post by Woody
Sat Jun 29, 2019 10:29 pm

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