Got any questions about the BMW's R1200RT/R1250RT's onboard audio, Bluetooth or the Electrical system?
XM Antenna
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by
OscarTGrouch »
Fri Mar 22, 2024 3:35 am
How many people have moved the XM antenna from atop the Dash to another location on the RT? I would like to move that antenna, to the tail of the...
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Last post by Mr. Breeze
Fri May 15, 2026 9:25 pm
2022 RT with f/f radio pairing
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by
chappers2a »
Wed Apr 15, 2026 10:04 am
Hello all. I have recently moved up from a 2016 R1200RT LE with radio option to a 2022 R1250RT LE with factory fitted radio option and I am having a...
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Last post by Loopers
Sun Apr 26, 2026 11:57 pm
Trickle charging
Replies: 7
by
GPZ »
Thu Jun 12, 2025 11:56 pm
Can I run a trickle charger (Optimate)on my’19 RT without disconnecting the battery from the bike?
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Last post by on2wheels
Thu Apr 02, 2026 5:15 pm
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Last post by burridge01
Mon Mar 16, 2026 5:56 pm
Oil cooler fan
Replies: 5
by
Quico »
Thu Sep 11, 2025 2:39 pm
Hello everyone!
I bought an OEM fan for the oil cooler of my 2010 RT.
Although it is still in transit, I was planning how to make the connection,...
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Last post by orberto
Sat Mar 07, 2026 5:45 am
Motobatt Hybrid Battery
by
EasyRider »
Mon Mar 02, 2026 8:27 am
I have just brought and fitted a Motobatt Hybrid battery to my RT as i was not happy with the missed starts i was getting from the Yauas battery...
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Last post by EasyRider
Mon Mar 02, 2026 8:27 am
Parasitic drain
Replies: 4
by
Fourbears »
Wed Feb 04, 2026 8:58 pm
I think I have a parasitic drain on my 2016 RT. I suspect something has happened since it was serviced as the battery has been going flat from about...
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Last post by Fourbears
Tue Feb 10, 2026 10:33 pm
R1250RT 2022central locking
by
kickstart »
Tue Feb 10, 2026 11:55 am
Hi,
I have a small problem with my bike. The central locking button (on the RH side with start and mode switches) has stopped working due to...
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Last post by kickstart
Tue Feb 10, 2026 11:55 am
Loose connector
Replies: 1
by
MichelB »
Wed Jan 21, 2026 8:15 pm
Anybody knows what this connector is used to?
R1200RT 2017
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Last post by Stu
Wed Jan 21, 2026 9:16 pm
Spots
Replies: 8
by
lancashirert »
Sun Sep 08, 2024 5:11 pm
Hi all,
Got these loose with the bike. Previous owner apparently took the ezcan/cansmart with him.
Not sure if I’ll fit em back on or flog them,...
8 Replies
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Last post by lancashirert
Thu Jan 15, 2026 5:20 pm
Best electrical accessory hub?
Replies: 7
by
jimboRT1964 »
Sun Nov 09, 2025 11:29 pm
Hi there, I'm starting to have a few electrical accessories (2 heated vests, a trickle charger plug and a Vantrue F1 dash cam) and I was wondering if...
7 Replies
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Last post by jimboRT1964
Thu Nov 20, 2025 4:08 pm
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Last post by Stu
Tue Nov 18, 2025 9:32 pm
Multi function wheel/wonder wheel issues
Replies: 4
by
BCMC »
Thu Nov 13, 2025 6:13 pm
l recently purchased a 17 R1200RT, all stock 6K miles, the only mod has been the Ilium bar back/risers. The bike is in perfect condition but l’m...
4 Replies
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Last post by Stu
Thu Nov 13, 2025 8:33 pm
Battery/wiring/connector woes
Replies: 3
by
owl »
Fri Oct 24, 2025 8:50 pm
Backstory: I bought a 2019 1250RT LE about a year ago, but have only just had occasion to have a look at the battery as I intended to wire in a lead...
3 Replies
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Last post by owl
Tue Oct 28, 2025 6:41 pm
Longer Battery Wires? (R1250RT)
by
omniphil »
Wed Oct 22, 2025 3:00 pm
I have a R1250RT, previous owner put the battery in backwards and the positive connection has been bent too many times.
It has snapped off the cable...
0 Replies
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Last post by omniphil
Wed Oct 22, 2025 3:00 pm
Denali Soundbomb
Replies: 7
by
Fourbears »
Mon Jul 03, 2023 5:56 pm
Right this may be a stupid question but I have fitted a Denali Soundbomb compact to my 2016 LC. The instructions make no mention of removing the OE...
7 Replies
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Last post by Greefy67
Thu Oct 02, 2025 5:09 pm
2006 RT Headlight
Replies: 4
by
Greefy67 »
Tue Sep 23, 2025 7:25 pm
Considering the width and brightness at eye level I'm not overly impressed with the lights (or horn) on my 06 RT.
Are there any preffered bulb swaps...
4 Replies
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Last post by Doctor T
Sun Sep 28, 2025 12:09 pm
DashCam
Replies: 15
by
SteveD »
Mon Sep 15, 2025 2:14 pm
I thought some members might be interested in this..
Recently purchased and fitted a 1080P DVR from AliExpress to my 1250RT (front and rear...
15 Replies
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Last post by exportman
Tue Sep 23, 2025 5:57 pm
Cardo Edge connections to TFT
Replies: 1
by
j93065 »
Tue Sep 16, 2025 10:46 pm
Here's a diagram of my comm hardware:
Me and Wife.png
I'm seeking suggestions regarding:
How to configure the connections so we have intercom...
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Last post by Stu
Sat Sep 20, 2025 9:22 am
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Last post by Mike Motorrad Audio
Tue Sep 09, 2025 9:04 pm
Horn Compatibility Question
by
Arends »
Thu Aug 21, 2025 11:56 am
While I am not the biggest fan of BMW cars, I'd like to get a second-hand car horn to replace my 2015 1200RT (LC) tweeter.
I know there are two types...
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Last post by Arends
Thu Aug 21, 2025 11:56 am
Connectors for what?
Replies: 2
by
pixleys »
Tue Aug 19, 2025 11:18 pm
Hello all,
New to BMWs. Have a 2011 R1200RT. I have found three connectors dangling under the right side of the steering head. I believe the small...
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Last post by pixleys
Wed Aug 20, 2025 11:29 am
Phone charging in cubby hole
Replies: 3
by
traffic273 »
Thu Apr 10, 2025 1:16 pm
Help please guys.
I place my IPhone 13 (in or out of its case) onto the conductive charging Matt in the cubby hole and the charge light goes green...
3 Replies
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Last post by Greenmekon
Thu Aug 07, 2025 8:02 pm
Carpuride system
Replies: 41
by
Fourbears »
Fri Apr 26, 2024 8:22 pm
I’m looking at the Carpuride W502 or 702 for my RT as it has Apple Carplay and is designed for bikes. They do an adapter so it can be fitted to the...
41 Replies
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Last post by Panman40
Sun Aug 03, 2025 6:26 am
Remote Fob poor/no signal
Replies: 15
by
Howelligan »
Sat Jun 14, 2025 7:49 am
Afternoon All, I've spent some time trawling through old posts/topics & haven't found anything that answers this one, & what I found elsewhere hasn't...
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Last post by Howelligan
Tue Jul 22, 2025 10:20 pm
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