BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

6 ft
32" inseam
No buffeting at all reasonable speeds, only had it to 100mph, directs water away

When I sold my 1600 removed mine and installed on my new RT
Wise choice it works well, hasn't scuffed my sidi boots yet, 20,000 miles on 1600 and another 4 on RT, foot brake enlarger is another story, some sharp edges that needed smoothing

I would first check to make sure seat is plugged in
It happened on my 1600 after dealer service, seat was unplugged

I bought the standard 24 inch
Quite ride about 4 months ago
Best money I've spent on a bike
Wind and rain are directed away from you, it's what a Bmw should have from factory

Lubedude Where are you located My dealer here in socal Long beach Bmw would have picked up the extra towing charges and given me a loaner till it was fixed. FYI on my new 15 battery needed to be charged before installing in bike, to great of charging amps may have fried it, in which case it was deal...

Didn't Bmw say to lower oil quantity to improve shifting on 14 and up bikes?

Cam heads are great bikes
Vin # run through dealers computer will tell you if recalls have been completed, with proper maintaince 150-200 thousands miles are not uncommon. California Highway Patrol keeps theirs till 160 thousand miles!

Catfunk
Attitude is everything, don't settle for anything less than 100%
My neighbor had one done then four months later other done
He was back on his Harley in 3 months, oh by the way hes's 80
I wear a neoprene brace for added protection

December 14 left knee replaced
10 weeks later back on bike, limited rides till 16 weeks
Follow ALL directions for physical therapy, knee takes awhile to heal, you will know when your up to riding, don't get in a hurry
I can't say it enough follow PT advice

Did the same thing when I had my 1600
Top portion of cover was resprayed for $150 ouch
Bottom portion, black, I covered with factory case protectors, about 150 for both sides
Mirror was about 100
Plus clutch lever 60
Expensive let off
My new RT has case savers

I highly recommend skene design P3 lights, attention getting

My buddy had same issue with his 2006
It was a upper coil failure. He checked by pull coil and starting bike, using insulated gloves see if you can get a spark between coil and plug, if so go to opposite side. For some reason upper coils fail more often

I also had a 1600 for three years, being to cheap to spend $1500 on aftermarket exhaust. I opened up the upper and lower holes on each muffler, improved 1600 sound 100% at no cost. Gonna study the muffler on my new RT carefully to see if a modification is in order, will keep everyone posted
Jim

Removed my factory shield to install "Werks" system Even on a new bike some difficulty with screws, simple solution is some silicone grease on both screws and threaded portion, no problems reinstalling windshield screws since When drying windshield after the bikes bath, I turn ignition on,...

Nelsonrigg makes some nice covers at reasonable prices