Got any questions about the BMW's R1200RT/R1250RT's onboard audio, Bluetooth or the Electrical system?
Changing battery.
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mentalrental »
Tue May 02, 2017 1:54 pm
2006 RT. Not sure of the age of my battery, looks to have been on the bike a while. Currently fitted is a Varta 19ah 170amp, It has never let me...
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Last post by David.
Mon Dec 06, 2021 3:18 pm
Battery Discharge Rates
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David. »
Thu Dec 02, 2021 4:33 am
Excluding Li-ion, there are Wet Flooded, AGM and GEL type batteries for RT's. OEM fit for both Hexheads and Camheads is a GEL type battery. From what...
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Last post by David.
Sun Dec 05, 2021 11:55 am
Battery Tender
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ScottC »
Fri Aug 30, 2019 1:25 pm
Hi I did a search for which type of battery tender to get for 2006rt. Didn’t find out which one people have most success with.
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Last post by David.
Wed Nov 17, 2021 8:46 am
Kick stand switch
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paulgelineau »
Wed Oct 20, 2021 4:34 pm
Had an issue with the bike not wanting to start. Thought it was the kick stand switch and so replaced it. Bike starts now in all modes:...
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Last post by futterweasel
Thu Nov 11, 2021 11:58 am
Top box brake light
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Fourbears »
Fri Oct 15, 2021 9:51 am
I am thinking of fitting the high level brake light to my top box but can’t justify the cost of a new one. Anyone know of a used one for sale?...
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Last post by Fourbears
Fri Oct 15, 2021 9:51 am
Charging 1250s by Aux Socket
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Casbar »
Sat Oct 09, 2021 3:14 pm
We have been having problems with batteries going flat on a couple of our 1250RTs. Apparently BMW have a software issue that they know about, but no...
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Last post by Casbar
Sat Oct 09, 2021 3:14 pm
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Last post by David.
Wed Oct 06, 2021 8:34 am
R1200RT wiring diagram
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by
elecauto »
Fri Oct 01, 2021 11:17 pm
Hello,
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Last post by elecauto
Tue Oct 05, 2021 4:44 pm
2017 Low beam bulb blown
by
smileymiley »
Sat Oct 02, 2021 3:23 pm
Well just spent a lovely 4 1/2 hours partially stripping the front of the bike to change the bulb which blew yesterday. Couldn't quite get to change...
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Last post by smileymiley
Sat Oct 02, 2021 3:23 pm
R1200RT LC upgrade speakers
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yellowjacket »
Thu Sep 30, 2021 7:28 pm
Does anyone out there know of a better speaker for the RT LC ? I like the radio at times but would really like to have more sound at higher speeds. I...
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Last post by PeteM
Fri Oct 01, 2021 8:31 am
Factory Fog lights
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Stevespatrol »
Sat Sep 18, 2021 12:47 pm
I’m after some info on what the different colour wires are on the factory fog lights on a 2015RT.
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Last post by Stu
Mon Sep 20, 2021 7:17 pm
2015 RT-P Horn.
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Stevespatrol »
Sun Sep 19, 2021 9:30 am
When I bought the bike a few months back the horn was working through a EzyCan setup. One day it stopped working and the lights stopped working on...
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Last post by David.
Sun Sep 19, 2021 11:52 am
Handlebar Combination Switches
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by
Our Gee »
Sun Nov 08, 2015 10:35 am
Hello all,
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Last post by David.
Sun Sep 19, 2021 11:08 am
Optimate 4-CANBUS.. or
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Arnes RT »
Sat Sep 18, 2021 12:47 am
Hello,
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Last post by Arnes RT
Sat Sep 18, 2021 2:09 pm
Heated seat working?
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Fourbears »
Fri Sep 17, 2021 9:12 pm
I have just bought a 2016 LC which has Wunderlich seats. Both are heated but how can you tell if they are actually working? I tried the rider seat...
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Last post by Fourbears
Sat Sep 18, 2021 1:50 pm
Radio cut in and out
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edwardgwright »
Fri Sep 17, 2021 8:55 pm
So I just bought a 2006 R 1200 RT, well the radio comes on and plays for about a minute then a speaker will fade out then the other and then no...
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Last post by beemerboy9
Fri Sep 17, 2021 11:22 pm
Headlight Replacement
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paulgelineau »
Sun Sep 12, 2021 8:59 pm
While the lights on my 2015 R1200RT are bright, the headlight doesn't last too long. I'm tired of scraping my hands tryin to replace it....
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Last post by Kim_Y
Wed Sep 15, 2021 9:21 pm
2016 R1200RT eating batteries?
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ca1ic0cat »
Mon Aug 16, 2021 10:43 pm
I've had my 2016 RT since the fall of that year. Enjoyed the heated grips and seat on the way home. Oddly, this bike eats batteries at...
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Last post by ca1ic0cat
Wed Sep 08, 2021 8:59 pm
Instruments completely dead!
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rickmeister »
Tue Aug 10, 2021 12:53 am
Haven't been riding much lately. Start the bike (2015R1200RT, keyless ign) regularly in the shed...starts OK. Battery is about 18month old. This...
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Last post by David.
Tue Sep 07, 2021 6:52 am
2017 alarm location
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exportman »
Fri Aug 27, 2021 5:36 pm
Hi
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Last post by scunny12
Mon Aug 30, 2021 11:13 am
Using an iPhone with the radio
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robsnsx »
Wed Aug 11, 2021 4:38 pm
I am new to BMW radios and the appropriate connections. I just bought a 2020 R1250RT. Should it be possible to connect my iphone to the bike via the...
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Last post by Remey
Sat Aug 28, 2021 4:42 pm
Horn not working
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robsnsx »
Fri Aug 27, 2021 4:07 pm
Anyone have a suggestion for a non functioning horn. I have a 2018 RT and I attempted to replace the Soundbomb with a new soundbomb because I assumed...
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Last post by robsnsx
Fri Aug 27, 2021 4:07 pm
USB Not Connecting
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by
RTRascal »
Sat Jan 18, 2020 6:48 am
Hey everyone! I have a new 2019 RT and love it. I've connected my iPhone to the USB port to stream music through the speakers but the...
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Last post by Jefla
Fri Aug 13, 2021 5:05 am
starting problem
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heathy65 »
Fri Feb 07, 2020 11:32 am
So to update. My 2005 has been sluggish starting as long as I've owned it, even with a new fully charged battery. this week it refused to start...
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Last post by Tones
Fri Jun 25, 2021 8:27 pm
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Sun Jun 06, 2021 9:50 am
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