BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

Must have been running on the steel threads !!!      :not speak:

I am seeking recommendations for an overnight stay in Belgium in early May for 4 bikers travelling to Ypres for a rally. Hi Beemerbaz,  check out the following Link;    ;)  Villa Louise               ...

DaygloDavid wrote: Have a look at this thread for further details & information:- http://www.1200rt.com/index.php/topic,1087.0.html

Thanks DaygloDavid , as always a `fountain of knowledge '...    O0

The LC Rider's Manuals says, "SAE 5W-40, API SL / JASO MA2, additives (e.g. molybdenum-based) are not permissible because they can attack coated components of the engine, BMW Motorrad recommends Castrol Power 1 Racing 4T SAE 5W-40, API SL / JASO MA2". DaygloDavid,  has there been...

Hi `Dringy', and welcome  post a photo of the Bike when you get a chance - enjoy the Forum, some real useful `Techy Wizards' can be found  on here .    8)

Thanks DaygloDavid , your `post' clarifies the `doubt issues' I had       

The proper BMW tank bag is a nice bit of kit and you wont end up with any unwanted marks on the tank. Definitely waterproof and a good size at 11 ltrs. Having said that, if you have the standard top box fitted you can carry a lot of kit, all securely.. I had a tank bag on one of my earlier RTs but ...

On this subject of Batteries,  AGM   `may'  be the way to go having found the following,  the difference in `charge and holding  rate',  of which I admit  I didn't fully understand; AGM (absorbed glass mat) is a special design glass mat...

That's some  ` Beemer Bike History', RTman10    :whistle:

I don't think they get fried, its more a case of forever being topped up but never worked that does them in.  Let it run down a bit followed by a good strong charge is much better for a longer life. Sounds feasible RTman10,  so okay I'm going to give that a go.  &nbsp...

They look the `business'  surprised BMW didn't fit them as standard.    :whistle:

I do tend to leave mine on the Optimate `4' when garaged ( its wired direct to Battery )  as  per `Optimates'  own recommendations.    Weather permitting  I'm out on the Bike  nearly every day more or less and have never had a problem wi...

Hi SweRT', useful doc.  - add it to the `Downloads ' section for ease of future reference 

Sounds like a batch of `dodgy' batteries for that period  or do they only last on average 3 years?    :not:

Had a Garmin Zumo 660 https://buy.garmin.com/en-GB/GB/on-the-road/motorcycles/zumo-660lm/prod117259.html for 4 years now without any problems, originally fitted to a 2010 RT, now transferred to a 2012 bike. The BMW GPS Mounting Bracket is a nice piece of kit. http://www.ascycles.com/images/products...

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