Having Problems with your BMW R1200RT/R1250RT? or have some Maintenance and Service questions?
Oil seeps from valve cover bolt
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raider57 »
Tue Sep 04, 2018 1:18 pm
I have 2012 R1200RT.
I have slight oil seeping from the valve cover bolt bushing area. Not a major leak at all, only about a single drop after...
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Last post by David.
Fri Oct 26, 2018 8:09 am
Head Gasket
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by
Budman »
Mon Jul 27, 2015 6:17 pm
When removing the head to check the valves is it necessary to replace the head gasket or can the old one be reused?
On a recent service it appears...
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Last post by David.
Fri Oct 26, 2018 8:04 am
Spark Plug Change
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by
raider57 »
Mon Oct 22, 2018 7:05 pm
What's the minimum panel removal required to change spark plugs on 2012 RT?
Front trim panel and engine spoilers, plus the small covers over the...
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Last post by David.
Mon Oct 22, 2018 10:30 pm
Final drive unit
Replies: 9
by
gatesy »
Thu Dec 04, 2014 9:36 pm
2007 RT.
At the junction of the final drive unit main bearing and the axle dust cap I have slight bubbling of the finish to the casting. I know it's...
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Last post by BeeJay
Tue Oct 16, 2018 4:13 pm
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Last post by julianq
Sun Oct 07, 2018 12:18 pm
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Last post by hestbank frank
Wed Oct 03, 2018 1:58 pm
Mirror glass removal
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by
Duggie »
Fri Sep 21, 2018 8:48 pm
i need to remove the mirror glass on my 2015 RT, for the life of me I can’t find my Haynes manual.
Anyone know how it comes off ?
Duggie
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Last post by Duggie
Sat Sep 22, 2018 2:31 pm
Anyone from South Wales with GS-911
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by
aphill24 »
Mon Sep 17, 2018 11:28 am
Hi, I'm due a service soon and intend to change the oil/filter myself but I want to have the service indicator reset. Is there anyone around South...
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Last post by aphill24
Tue Sep 18, 2018 6:44 am
2013 R1200RT Coolant Check
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by
Byron Worthington »
Sun Sep 16, 2018 1:00 am
I am new to BMW and I would like to check the coolant level on my bike. Sadly, I cannot even find the word coolant in my owner's manual. I do not...
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Last post by RTs4me
Sun Sep 16, 2018 2:50 pm
When is next service due? R1200RT 2013
Replies: 4
by
Stigwh »
Sat Sep 15, 2018 9:08 am
My new-to-me bike does not have a clear record for service performed. I know the serviceindicator should tell me within a month to next service, or...
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Last post by David.
Sun Sep 16, 2018 8:39 am
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Last post by Stigwh
Sat Sep 15, 2018 9:44 am
Loctite?
Replies: 6
by
Potential new owner.. »
Wed Sep 05, 2018 9:42 am
Should I use Loctite if I'm securing bolts on brake discs and wheels? Just thinking of getting them loose again in future!
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Last post by Beagle
Fri Sep 14, 2018 8:29 pm
Front brake piston service
Replies: 45
by
Ganesh »
Wed Dec 20, 2017 4:43 pm
Hi, anyone done a front brake caliper service entailing replacing the pistons. Just had my 30,000 service and one side is dragging slightly. The...
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Last post by BoB21
Thu Aug 30, 2018 6:46 am
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Last post by Sprintgull
Mon Aug 27, 2018 4:49 pm
Minimum DIY maintenance
Replies: 7
by
Lateralus »
Fri Aug 17, 2018 11:10 pm
Hi all, I'm a relatively new motorcyclist (had my license 20 months) and a very new RT owner (bought my 2010 model 3 days ago!).
I'm very much not...
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Last post by Lateralus
Sat Aug 25, 2018 5:22 pm
Starting problem
Replies: 5
by
viator »
Sun Aug 19, 2018 3:28 am
HiI'm aware of and have read all the starting problem discussions here, but mine is a bit different ;-)
2007 R1200RT-P 99k km
Symptom:Press start...
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Last post by viator
Tue Aug 21, 2018 12:13 pm
Transmission and Final Drive capacities?
Replies: 3
by
raider57 »
Tue Aug 14, 2018 3:56 pm
Anyone know the respective capacities of the transmission and final drive for a 2012 R1200RT?
Or specifically, the recommended amounts to add during...
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Last post by Pappy35
Wed Aug 15, 2018 3:24 pm
Two different Oil Filter styles?
Replies: 1
by
raider57 »
Mon Aug 13, 2018 5:05 pm
Did my own oil/filter change on my 2012 R1200RT. (Which I recently purchased)
The filter wrench I borrowed was for a filter with a series of 'flats'....
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Last post by David.
Mon Aug 13, 2018 6:38 pm
iABS issues
Replies: 2
by
mrtg »
Fri Aug 10, 2018 8:33 pm
Hi
I’m new to forum and wonder if anyone might be able to help me, I have a 2005 r1200rt with an abs issue, the original fault was the abs releasing...
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Last post by mrtg
Fri Aug 10, 2018 9:50 pm
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Last post by David.
Fri Aug 10, 2018 3:40 pm
Extended Warranty
Replies: 3
by
Gar01821 »
Mon Aug 06, 2018 9:36 pm
I have a 2016 RT and ride about 12K miles per year. The dealer offered me a 7 year extended warrenty for $1300. Do I need it? How reliable is an RT /
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Last post by Gar01821
Thu Aug 09, 2018 8:59 pm
Water pump weep hole
Replies: 1
by
timminator »
Tue Aug 07, 2018 5:01 am
Took my 2016RT to dealer at 12K miles to get service reminder reset (did maintenance myself). Pointed out that there was a bit of coolant...
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Last post by Rod
Tue Aug 07, 2018 2:22 pm
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Last post by timminator
Tue Aug 07, 2018 4:54 am
Caliper bolt torque 2007 Hex head
Replies: 4
by
Rod »
Mon Aug 06, 2018 2:12 pm
Hi All,
does anyone have the torque values for the front and rear calipers on a 2007 Hex Head ( Non servo brakes model)? I was going to do a...
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Last post by Our Gee
Mon Aug 06, 2018 7:12 pm
Motoscan app
Replies: 6
by
timminator »
Wed Jul 04, 2018 6:24 pm
Anyone tried using the motoscan app on their android phone as a much less expensive alternative to the GS-911 unit?
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Last post by quanttrom
Sat Aug 04, 2018 12:10 am
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