BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

Hello forum members I am a Louisiana senior citizen and a lifelong Harley rider. After my last 3000 mile jaunt I may be ready for a change. My best friend and long time Harley riding buddy made the switch last year to a K1600GTL. Wow is he happy and now I have the fever. Went on BMW a test ride and...

Hi Randy, out of interest, which Battery Tender/Charger do you have, thanks David. David,  I have several bikes so I have several chargers.  My favorite is the old " Square Box" Battery Tender Plus 1.25A.  I also have a couple of 750ma that I use on the Vespa sc...

Randy.  If I were you I would not leave the charger permanently attached.  My 14 stood for nearly 3 months during the shock recall and it was still 80% charged at the end. I plug mine in about once a month during winter and it takes all of 3 hours to get it back to full. ...

Yes, the Rider's Manual (page 149),says, ATTENTION Charging connected battery via the battery terminals. Damage to the on-board electronics. Disconnect the battery at the battery terminals before charging. I've been charging batteries on my 3 RT's, via a lead bolted directly to the battery since 20...

Just to make certain: You left the battery connected to the bike - as regularly is-  and plugged the Battery Tender into the bike? (directly through your new harness) I am asking because I used to do that to my old GS, but I read somewhere in the RT manual that it is an absolute no-no (or ...

Battery Tender Wiring Harness Installation is complete.  However, the service light came on but went out after I reset time and date.  The bike is "currently" on the Battery Tender and it is about to top off charging...Thank-you all for the advice and peace-of-mind regard...

Thanks all...I was reading more into it than I probably should have.  Also, please bear with me...I'm sure I will have more questions as I get deeper into the maintenance and operation of owning this bike. 


Randy

Hello everybody...need some advice please.  I'm installing a Battery Tender Harness direct to the battery on my 2015 R1200RT...my question is:  Before I disconnect the battery - what do I need to do?  My RT has Keyless Ride and Security System...the owners manual stated to...

...My recent software update means you need a lot less pressure on the lever. I will be changing my own fluids for the first run-in maintenance but will take the bike to my local dealer for diagnostics and any software updates.  I'm sure there is an update since the Date of Manufacture was...

Thank everybody...I'm learning the gear assist...kinda awkward at first but I like it...I like it a lot!  I found that shifting from first to second has to be immediately after take-off (short shift) for the smoothest shift.  I also noticed if I use the shift light (arrow indicator...

Thanks Spencert231 and RTman10...I've also been researching more on this subject and I think my problem was letting off the throttle to shift.  I will try your recommendations and hopefully it will work as it was engineered to do...I've fell in love with this bike!  I'm also new to...

Hello Everybody...I just took delivery of a new 2015 R1200RT with the Gear Shift Assistance Pro.  I tired to shift without using the clutch but was not able to do it...what am I doing wrong?  Advice would be greatly appreciated...will probably have several more questions as I get m...