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Last post by Catfunt « Fri Jul 24, 2015 10:59 am
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by Catfunt » Fri Jul 17, 2015 10:29 am

2013 camhead with 13k miles. On engaging/disengaging the clutch at walking speed, pulling away slowly in traffic etc, I get a very slight clunk....

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Last post by Catfunt
Fri Jul 24, 2015 10:59 am
2008 Final Drive Oil Change

Last post by David. « Wed Jul 22, 2015 3:45 pm
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by Morrie » Sat Jul 11, 2015 2:55 am

I am intending to carry out an oil change to the final drive on my 2008 RT. Can anyone please assist me in finding out what type and grade of...

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Last post by David.
Wed Jul 22, 2015 3:45 pm
Reset r1200rt 2010 service indicator??

Last post by Spencert231 « Sun Jul 19, 2015 8:02 am
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by Dogbreath » Thu Jul 09, 2015 4:32 pm

anyone know how to do this without spending £250 on a GS 911 diagnostic gizmo??

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Last post by Spencert231
Sun Jul 19, 2015 8:02 am
Info needed

Last post by Catfunt « Sat Jul 18, 2015 1:32 pm

by Catfunt » Sat Jul 18, 2015 1:32 pm

Hi all, I want to fit some speed bleeders to my calipers. I'm looking at the US Speedbleeder or the Stahlbus equivalent. Trouble is I cannot find the...

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Last post by Catfunt
Sat Jul 18, 2015 1:32 pm
Clutch fluid

Last post by Levisp « Fri Jul 17, 2015 2:45 pm
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by FATSO55 » Thu Jul 16, 2015 5:27 pm

Set off today for lake district clutch fluid nice n golden, half way round lakes noticed fluid had gone nearly black!! any ideas whats up

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Last post by Levisp
Fri Jul 17, 2015 2:45 pm
2007 RT final drive - crown bearing and seal replacement pics

Last post by Catfunt « Fri Jul 17, 2015 10:23 am
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by mam07RT » Thu Jul 16, 2015 7:07 pm

Here are a few pictures from my rebuild - I added a drain screw to the MAINTANANCE FREE Final Drive.
Also - changed to the NSK - bearing as well as...

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Last post by Catfunt
Fri Jul 17, 2015 10:23 am
RTWC rear brake pad wear

Last post by rglassma « Thu Jul 16, 2015 2:26 pm
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by Bertie » Sat Jul 11, 2015 12:36 pm
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Recently got back from 2700mile trip around Europe. When I left the bike had 3500 miles on it and all brake pads were hardly worn. Now with just over...
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Last post by rglassma
Thu Jul 16, 2015 2:26 pm
ESA shock sensor

Last post by Spencert231 « Fri Jul 10, 2015 7:18 am
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by merrigr » Wed Jul 08, 2015 2:09 am

Hello, I'm new to the board, greetings from Nashville.

New 2015 ebony for me with all but electronic key as options. Love, love love...

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Last post by Spencert231
Fri Jul 10, 2015 7:18 am
Battery Maintenance

Last post by Spencert231 « Tue Jul 07, 2015 11:21 am
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by Collesidis » Tue May 19, 2015 8:23 pm

While I was waiting for my 600 mile service to be complete on my '15 R12RT I went long on the official charger that should be used to prevent damage...

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Last post by Spencert231
Tue Jul 07, 2015 11:21 am
Starter retraction squeal

Last post by Spencert231 « Thu Jul 02, 2015 8:21 am
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by rglassma » Mon Jun 22, 2015 9:08 pm

At approximately 25,000 miles my 2005 RT started squealing at the starter right after it turned over. . I remove the starter and took it apart and...

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Last post by Spencert231
Thu Jul 02, 2015 8:21 am
R rear brake pads

Last post by daverj « Sat Jun 27, 2015 11:08 pm
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by daverj » Fri Jun 26, 2015 10:44 pm

Has anyone had to replace the original rear pads on a 14/15 R1200RT yet? I was checking my own after 2800 miles and their didn't seem to be...

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Last post by daverj
Sat Jun 27, 2015 11:08 pm
FUEL SENSOR FAILURE

Last post by guest2360 « Wed Jun 17, 2015 4:03 pm
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by guest2360 » Fri Apr 24, 2015 12:48 pm

We are all aware that these can fail quite often. I was under the impression that BMW always exchanged these FOC as they are a known...

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Wed Jun 17, 2015 4:03 pm
brakes squealing

Last post by rglassma « Wed Jun 17, 2015 3:50 pm
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by daverj » Wed May 27, 2015 8:47 pm

I have a 2015 R1200 RT. Done about 500 miles and have had on a couple of occasions a low pitch squeal from the rear brake. I use the rear quite a lot...

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Last post by rglassma
Wed Jun 17, 2015 3:50 pm
the gap between the plastic and the headlights

Last post by georouss « Thu Jun 04, 2015 9:50 am
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by georouss » Wed Jun 03, 2015 11:22 am

Hello everyone,
I am the owner of a RT LC 11/2014 and i notice that the gap between the plastic and the headlights (at the bottom) is biger to the...

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Last post by georouss
Thu Jun 04, 2015 9:50 am
2014 RT Check engine light?

Last post by smooth « Wed Jun 03, 2015 12:51 am

by smooth » Wed Jun 03, 2015 12:51 am

Had this happen once. While riding back country roads, on a downhill, the check engine light came on, bike lost all power, engine was running and the...

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Last post by smooth
Wed Jun 03, 2015 12:51 am
Recall No, RM/2014/020 ?

Last post by stelyn « Wed May 27, 2015 4:22 pm
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by stelyn » Wed May 27, 2015 4:05 pm

Not to sure if this has already been highlighted, but found this `recall' note on the VOSA site, if its genuine and valid ,...

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Last post by stelyn
Wed May 27, 2015 4:22 pm
Heated Seat Not Working

Last post by Spencert231 « Wed May 13, 2015 2:32 pm
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by markradtke17 » Sun May 10, 2015 1:30 pm

Picked up my new 2015 RTLC about two weeks ago. Went to activate the seat and grip heaters on the last ride as it was a bit cool. Grip heaters were...

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Last post by Spencert231
Wed May 13, 2015 2:32 pm
RT (Twin Cam) - Body Panel Removal and Installation

Last post by Spencert231 « Mon May 11, 2015 6:53 am
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by David. » Sun Jan 11, 2015 1:03 pm

MAX BMW Garage R1200RT Body Panel Removal and Installation

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Last post by Spencert231
Mon May 11, 2015 6:53 am
Shell Motorcycle Oil

Last post by markradtke17 « Sun May 03, 2015 1:55 pm
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by Levisp » Sun Jan 18, 2015 6:51 pm

Understand that BMW Motorcycles are going over to Shell as their OEM oil for 2015. As far as I can see Shell don't at the moment have a 5W40 oil spec...

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Last post by markradtke17
Sun May 03, 2015 1:55 pm
Timing Cover - Screws & Washers

Last post by David. « Fri Apr 24, 2015 4:25 pm
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by David. » Wed Apr 22, 2015 8:31 am

I'd like to replace the original (now corroded after 3 years) Timing Cover Screws & Washers on my 2012 Twin Cam RT.

The BMW Part No. is 07 12 9 905...

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Last post by David.
Fri Apr 24, 2015 4:25 pm
Headlamp Bulbs

Last post by richardbd « Sun Apr 12, 2015 3:50 pm
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by stelyn » Mon Apr 06, 2015 7:19 pm

Hi, anyone know what type of Bulbs are fitted as standard in the `air cooled' Bikes ( 2012 ) I know they are...

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Last post by richardbd
Sun Apr 12, 2015 3:50 pm
Tyre Icon on Dash

Last post by David. « Mon Apr 06, 2015 9:48 pm
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by guest2360 » Mon Apr 06, 2015 7:51 pm

Has anybody had the tyre Icon come up on the dash but the tyre pressures are OK. This is on a 2008 RT. Think there are batteries in the sensors...

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Last post by David.
Mon Apr 06, 2015 9:48 pm
central locking doesn't lock side cases

Last post by guest2360 « Fri Apr 03, 2015 7:20 am
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by Earle A » Thu Apr 02, 2015 1:47 am

I had the side cases off my 14 RT, and now they don't lock with the central locking for some reason. Glove compartments lock and unlock. Any...

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Last post by guest2360
Fri Apr 03, 2015 7:20 am
Width

Last post by Spencert231 « Mon Mar 16, 2015 3:21 pm
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by Dogbreath » Tue Mar 10, 2015 6:21 pm

quick query,
If the mirrors fit through a gap in the traffic whilst filtering will the panniers fit too? Or is the bike wider at the rear?

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Last post by Spencert231
Mon Mar 16, 2015 3:21 pm
weird rear brake pulsing

Last post by Chad « Fri Mar 13, 2015 12:41 am
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by slowvet » Thu Mar 12, 2015 1:44 am

I've noticed lately while applying both brakes the rear feels like it's pulsing/chatter. I've always been a both brakes at the same time kinda...

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Last post by Chad
Fri Mar 13, 2015 12:41 am

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