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Oil Top Up - which oil?

Last post by LAF « Wed Feb 14, 2018 10:00 am
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by guest5111 » Tue Jan 16, 2018 9:20 am
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I've had the bike since November and been monitoring the oil level. It's dropped a little, and I want to top it up. I'd appreciate some advice about...
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Last post by LAF
Wed Feb 14, 2018 10:00 am
Which disc locks are owners using ??

Last post by beemer dood « Sat Feb 10, 2018 4:01 pm
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by adewhitmarsh » Sun Jan 07, 2018 5:42 pm
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Hi,i have been looking in to buying a disc lock for my RT,any recommendations ? I have read up about the Abus 8077 which has god reviews.
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Last post by beemer dood
Sat Feb 10, 2018 4:01 pm
Anyone Using BMW's fuel additive?

Last post by David. « Tue Jan 30, 2018 11:22 am
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by Bonwit » Mon May 15, 2017 4:29 pm
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Anyone using BMW’s “Fuel System Cleaner Plus”? Talking to the dealer’s service manager the other day, he told me that BMW wants a dose added as part...
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Last post by David.
Tue Jan 30, 2018 11:22 am
Rust of disk rotor?

Last post by Zapata « Sun Jan 21, 2018 6:47 pm
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by Zapata » Sat Jan 20, 2018 11:15 pm

Hello Team:

Went out of town this weekend to visit a friend and had to leave the bike park on the outside just with a cover that only protects the...

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Last post by Zapata
Sun Jan 21, 2018 6:47 pm
Changing to K&N air filter?

Last post by guest4915 « Wed Jan 17, 2018 10:14 am
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by Zapata » Wed Jan 17, 2018 12:59 am

Hello Team:

Is really worth it to install the K&N air filter? (higher air flow). In my other bikes I always do that in conjunction with an open...

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Last post by guest4915
Wed Jan 17, 2018 10:14 am
Cleaning the difficult bits

Last post by guest5111 « Tue Jan 16, 2018 9:54 am
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by guest5111 » Fri Jan 12, 2018 5:25 pm

OK, so this is the third time I've washed by RT, around once a month or so. When I bought it I waxed it, applied GT85 and Waxoyl to varous bits and...

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Last post by guest5111
Tue Jan 16, 2018 9:54 am
The Three Greases

Last post by Toaster « Wed Jan 10, 2018 8:07 pm
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by David. » Fri Dec 29, 2017 11:04 am

Reading the Haynes manual with respect to the final drive unit to swinging arm pivot bearings, it refers to three greases .

Molybdenum disulphide...

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Last post by Toaster
Wed Jan 10, 2018 8:07 pm
Accessory socket issues

Last post by Garysetch « Mon Jan 08, 2018 8:09 pm
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by Garysetch » Fri Jan 05, 2018 2:21 pm

I ride a 2016LE. Prepping for a forthcoming camping holiday in France I find that none of my 12 volt accessories ie electric low pressure air pump...

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Last post by Garysetch
Mon Jan 08, 2018 8:09 pm
Very unhappy 2017MY RT - help needed

Last post by Ganesh « Sat Jan 06, 2018 5:59 pm
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by Paggers » Mon Jan 01, 2018 10:29 am
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First off, a happy new year to all!

Bit of an odd (and rather worrying) problem with my 1-year-old RT. I should say at the start that it was last...
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Last post by Ganesh
Sat Jan 06, 2018 5:59 pm
Paint flaking on my 07 RT

Last post by Harlequin « Fri Jan 05, 2018 9:58 pm
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by Harlequin » Thu Jan 04, 2018 7:18 am

Hi all

Has anybody else here dealt with paint flaking on swingarm, and foot rest plates?

Be good to hear from you.

Cheers

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Last post by Harlequin
Fri Jan 05, 2018 9:58 pm
Start-up question....

Last post by Kickten Nutz « Thu Jan 04, 2018 7:52 pm
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by Kickten Nutz » Thu Jan 04, 2018 3:04 pm

Please help me to figure this out...... Two days ago, I rode my 2015 RT to work (30 minutes) at -6 degrees, parked in a parking garage (not heated)...

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Last post by Kickten Nutz
Thu Jan 04, 2018 7:52 pm
Oil change using an oil extractor (pump)?

Last post by gogs01 « Thu Jan 04, 2018 1:12 pm
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by Zapata » Thu Dec 28, 2017 4:24 pm
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Hello Team:

Anyone knows if using a pump/oil extractor will work on this engines?

I normally use the oil extractor in all my vehicles...
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Last post by gogs01
Thu Jan 04, 2018 1:12 pm
GS911 code read required for brake failure

Last post by bieffe « Wed Jan 03, 2018 3:24 pm
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by ricardo1500 » Tue Nov 07, 2017 12:05 pm

Hi All
Having browsed this forum for a couple of years since buying my 2007 RT, I could do with some help and advice
I need to get my fault codes...

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Last post by bieffe
Wed Jan 03, 2018 3:24 pm
Broken Headlight Adjuster - 2008 RT

Last post by TD « Thu Dec 28, 2017 6:31 pm
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by TD » Thu Dec 28, 2017 4:57 pm

Hello,

My headlight is in the permanent low position as I've lost the adjuster knob, but I still have the cam part. Has anyone had and fixed this...

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Last post by TD
Thu Dec 28, 2017 6:31 pm
The Workshop - BMW Specialist (York)

Last post by Tones « Wed Dec 27, 2017 9:58 pm
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by David. » Wed Dec 27, 2017 1:37 pm

Considering using Paul at The Workshop in York, has anyone got any experience of his services & workmanship etc., thanks.

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Last post by Tones
Wed Dec 27, 2017 9:58 pm
Best spark plugs to fit a 2005 RT

Last post by David. « Mon Dec 18, 2017 8:04 pm
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by adewhitmarsh » Wed Dec 13, 2017 5:06 am

Which spark plugs are best fitted to a 2005 1200rt & are Iridium plugs worth the extra money???

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Last post by David.
Mon Dec 18, 2017 8:04 pm
Where to buy Brembo Brake Pads IN USA Or ??

Last post by CTD « Mon Dec 11, 2017 5:38 pm
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by CTD » Sat Nov 25, 2017 3:24 am

I reside in California, USA and have had no luck finding a source to purchase Brembo pads for my 2017 RT. Does anyone know of any in the US or...

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Last post by CTD
Mon Dec 11, 2017 5:38 pm
Police Bike Servicing Standards

Last post by Rennsport « Sat Nov 25, 2017 9:43 pm
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by robparky » Sat Aug 05, 2017 6:21 pm

I have a 2007 1200 RTP ex of Strathclyde Police. Does anyone know what the A, B, C Services / Inspections actually entailed for the police...

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Last post by Rennsport
Sat Nov 25, 2017 9:43 pm
How to adjust clutch switches-Cruise Control

Last post by Mac77 « Sun Nov 12, 2017 1:44 pm
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by Mac77 » Fri Sep 29, 2017 10:06 pm

hi all, my cruise control will only work if I hold my clutch lever down towards the floor. As soon as I release, it disengages. Question is, is it...

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Last post by Mac77
Sun Nov 12, 2017 1:44 pm
1200 RT Pulls when brakes applied in a turn

Last post by Ganesh « Fri Nov 03, 2017 10:00 pm
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by Bluecomet » Thu Nov 02, 2017 9:33 pm

Hi all, new to this forum and need a little help please. I'm looking to buy a 2013 R1200RT and test rode it today. I noticed that when I...

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Last post by Ganesh
Fri Nov 03, 2017 10:00 pm
K&N Air filter

Last post by Rhun « Thu Nov 02, 2017 8:11 pm
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by timminator » Fri Sep 08, 2017 5:16 am

Anyone tried using the K&N air filter on their RT? I have used them for years in my car with great success. Revzilla has them on sale...

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Last post by Rhun
Thu Nov 02, 2017 8:11 pm
<!> symbol, Oil level, burning oil?

Last post by rglassma « Mon Oct 30, 2017 11:34 am
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by blastfurnace » Sun Aug 06, 2017 11:02 pm

I bought a 2013 RT a month ago with 22,000 miles. The dealer changed the oil with 4 units of SVC 15w50 BMW Advantec Pro SS oil.

After...

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Last post by rglassma
Mon Oct 30, 2017 11:34 am
Leaking front brake cylinder reservoir on 2013tc

Last post by Our Gee « Tue Oct 17, 2017 8:30 pm
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by Cas21 » Tue Oct 17, 2017 6:46 pm

anyone had problems with a slight weep from the cap?
I can't see anything, it is dry but twice now it has leaked, dripped onto the handlebar and...

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Last post by Our Gee
Tue Oct 17, 2017 8:30 pm
Service intervals For 2005 RT

Last post by adewhitmarsh « Tue Oct 17, 2017 8:06 pm
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by adewhitmarsh » Tue Oct 17, 2017 6:52 am

Hi,what are the service intervals For gearbox oil ,clutch fluid & spark plugs on a 2005 RT.

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Last post by adewhitmarsh
Tue Oct 17, 2017 8:06 pm
Tools for valve timing an valve clearance

Last post by LAF « Tue Oct 17, 2017 2:35 am
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by STeinar » Wed Jan 20, 2016 4:56 pm

Just ordered my new tools - to the total price of € 162.66 from

From what I find on the net - there are more LC with wrong valve timing then wrong...

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Last post by LAF
Tue Oct 17, 2017 2:35 am

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