BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

Hi guys , i've bought a r1200rt on a 16 plate, 30 k on the clock. love the bike on the open road.
Question , I am finding that when riding at 3-3500 revs I get tingling ( and some numbness) in my right hand.
Anyone else had this ? I know my old Fazer thou had a flat spot at 25-3000rpm , designed in for emissions, I ivanised it and got smooth power response all the way through.
Bike sounds like a tractor below 2000rpm but still has loads of grunt , really comes on song above 4000rpm.
All the services have been documented , wondering if it is worth checking valve clearances anyway?
Second question , I am looking at fitting aftermarket running lights/spots . The dinali ones appear exorbitant. i had some Cree auxilaries fitted to an old Fazer 600. (bought from Bike Viz) Wiring was simple.
i don't understand all this CAN bus wiring ( my mechanic traing was 40 years ago and i left trade and never kept up).
Has anyone used / installed other aux lights and how do you wire them in??
I've had bike for two weeks am struggling to park it ( iam 65) . Finding heavy traffic a nightmare . I have already had to adapt riding style , if Ican keep bike rolling , even at 1 mph, happy days . Having to keep putting feet down is tiring and kind of negates the point of a super comfortable touring bike.
And yes the simple answers are keep the revs outside of 2500-3500rpm and stay out of traffic!! not always possible.
I am planning to keep this bike for at least 2 months , however seriously considering swapping her for an r800 gt, thoughts? Stu

The throttle hand numbness is on all my bikes. Thought it was normal.

Sounds like the beginning of Carpel Tunnel Syndrome for both you guys. I'd get it checked out before it gets worse, neglected this can result in permanent nerve damage and end your riding days.

You could try some Grip Puppies to help with any vibration issues.

The RT has often been termed as heavy, but my previous Honda ST1300 was considerably heavier and the weight is also positioned lower down on the BM too. However it may be as simple as getting used to your new machine, it can take a while.

I have a 2018 RTLC and find it responds better over the 3k revs rather than lug it around in the lower range.

Best of luck with your new bike.

i got numbness and tingling on my 2007 r1200rt

grip puppies made no difference

installing heavier bar end weights solved it.

Thanks maybe an option.

in regards the weight, yes it's a heavy bike and not well suited to heavy traffic.

i find i have to "plan" my stops, ie when you are slowing down, consciously think beforehand, what foot you are putting down? and where exactly are you stopping? is the ground level? etc ie be prepared

often i find i am staying in first gear until 20-30 mph

i also make an effect to try to keep the bike exactly upright when parking and ALWAYS have my foot out and near the ground when going slowly, because if it falls, you are not going to ke keeping it up with your arms! (you will injure yourself) in ten years i have only dropped it once, outside a hotel with full luggage. if it starts to topple over, just let it fall

re: CANBUS. yes, you can't just plug/attach new electrical things in like the old days, unless you are connecting them directly to the battery

re: aux lights wiring/canbus. see this forum. i know its for the GS, but underneath they are virtually the same as an RT, search the forum, or ask on there

https://www.ukgser.com/community/forums ... ooled.597/