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by BlueRT
Wed May 27, 2020 8:27 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Best Tires for a 2016 R1200RT/LC
Replies: 28
Views: 3272

Best Tires for a 2016 R1200RT/LC

My apologizes in advance if this is a rhetorical question. I searched for this topic but did not get a return. My RT is in for its annual service and my tech is recommending I replace my tires. Front down to 10% tread, rear down to 20% tread.  Would appreciate recommendations for opinions o...
by BlueRT
Wed May 09, 2018 12:10 am
Forum: Aftermarket Parts & Accessories
Topic: Dashcam position
Replies: 37
Views: 4912

Re: Dashcam position

I just came across a mounting system for a GoPro. The system is made by CIRO3D in the States, they have a webpage. CIRO3D makes accessories for Harley's but this mounting system is in many ways so simple. They have a bolt/nut/washer that replaces the factory bolt/nut/washer from the front trim of th...
by BlueRT
Tue May 08, 2018 11:49 pm
Forum: Photos & Videos
Topic: The day I collected my RT... Eilean Donan Castle in the background
Replies: 6
Views: 1963

Re: The day I collected my RT... Eilean Donan Castle in the background

Great RT!  I'm very partial as my 2016 RT has the exact same color scheme.  Great backdrop, enjoy that RT!
by BlueRT
Tue May 08, 2018 11:44 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Pannier Lock Won't Open the Lid
Replies: 7
Views: 1160

Re: Pannier Lock Won't Open the Lid

I appreciate everyone's replies and recommendations.  My RT is a 2016 Wet Head. I've never had this issue before. When I pack my panniers, I always pack my gear etc. in Adidas sports bags that are the perfect size for the panniers. I found the Adidas sports bags in a YouTube video produced ...
by BlueRT
Tue May 08, 2018 2:29 am
Forum: Aftermarket Parts & Accessories
Topic: Wunderlich Engine Crash Bars and Denali Auxiliary Lights
Replies: 14
Views: 3111

Re: Wunderlich Engine Crash Bars and Denali Auxiliary Lights

The drama of the Wunderlich engine crash bars is over. I finally had no choice but to go to my local machine shop, play with the mounting hole locations and had the machine shop bore new holes for the bolts to align with the mounting points on the RT. After these alterations, the engine crash bars f...
by BlueRT
Tue May 08, 2018 2:19 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Pannier Lock Won't Open the Lid
Replies: 7
Views: 1160

Pannier Lock Won't Open the Lid

This past weekend I took a great 450-mile+/- ride through the southern tip of the Blue Ridge Mountains in north Georgia/U.S.A. Packed my rain gear, tire kit, etc. in my top case, loaded my right pannier with cloths and loaded my left pannier with bike gear, bike registration, insurance card, bike ma...
by BlueRT
Sun Apr 22, 2018 5:19 pm
Forum: Aftermarket Parts & Accessories
Topic: Wunderlich Engine Crash Bars and Denali Auxiliary Lights
Replies: 14
Views: 3111

Wunderlich Engine Crash Bars and Denali Auxiliary Lights

I purchased a set of Wunderlich pannier and engine crash bars from Wunderlich-America out of California. The pannier crash bars installed as expected with no difficulty and are meeting expectations. Along with the pannier crash bars, that process required the passenger footpegs to be modified and I ...
by BlueRT
Mon Apr 03, 2017 11:57 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: 2016 RT, No Throttle Response
Replies: 11
Views: 2375

Re: 2016 RT, No Throttle Response

The BlueRT performed to expectations after pick-up from my dealer. As the dealer advised, he cleared all faults, uploaded the most current software and away we went. The local weather could not have been better and I didn't want to get off the bike!  I had 100% throttle control, no hesitati...
by BlueRT
Fri Mar 31, 2017 11:31 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: New 2016 RT- late clutch engagement
Replies: 17
Views: 2981

Re: New 2016 RT- late clutch engagement

I had a similar circumstance when I purchased my RT in Oct-2016. As coached by members of this astute group of miscreants, look at your clutch and brake lever. See a dial with number 1-2-3-4 on the dial. I assume the dial is currently set at "4". "4" being the loosest setting for...
by BlueRT
Fri Mar 31, 2017 2:39 am
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: 2016 RT, No Throttle Response
Replies: 11
Views: 2375

Re: 2016 RT, No Throttle Response

More details on my dealer diagnostics. Received a copy of the print-out of the computer reading. Several fault codes were registered. 21F983 for Throttle Value (right), Code 21F9C3 Throttle Value (left), Code 21FB50 Gearshift Assist Monitoring, Code 80401D Fuel Filler Cap Switch (-1), Code 80402B El...
by BlueRT
Wed Mar 29, 2017 1:01 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: MAG Protest in UK
Replies: 3
Views: 895

Re: MAG Protest in UK

I find it humorous that this activity/action is in the UK and only a fellow Yank responded.  Thank you, sir. 
by BlueRT
Wed Mar 29, 2017 12:40 am
Forum: Ride Reports
Topic: BMWMOA-Georgia-USA Ride To Highlands, NC
Replies: 3
Views: 1809

BMWMOA-Georgia-USA Ride To Highlands, NC

Feb-2017, a group of approximately 18-Beemer pilots meet at HoursGlass Cycles in Buford, GA, for a ride to Highlands, N.C. We had GSA's, GS's, 1200RT's, K1300's out for the ride. Weather was absolutely fantastic for Feb-2017. Cloudless, sapphire blue sky's about 50F. We did fight some fairly strong ...
by BlueRT
Wed Mar 29, 2017 12:17 am
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: 2016 RT, No Throttle Response
Replies: 11
Views: 2375

Re: 2016 RT, No Throttle Response

Today I received a call from my dealer regarding my 2016 RT throttle being non-responsive. Bike started, idled and throttled up fine before being put on the diagnostic computer. Once on the computer they found several faults had been recorded by the computer that probably caused the throttle to chok...
by BlueRT
Sun Mar 26, 2017 10:26 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: 2016 RT, No Throttle Response
Replies: 11
Views: 2375

Re: 2016 RT, No Throttle Response

Timminator, I have used only Shell 93-octane and the RT has responded well. I had ridden 279-miles on a round trip to Highlands NC the previous weekend before this situation and I had filled up with 93-octane during that ride home. The RT used 1/4 tank riding home from Highlands, NC after I refueled...
by BlueRT
Sun Mar 26, 2017 10:17 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: 2016 RT, No Throttle Response
Replies: 11
Views: 2375

Re: 2016 RT, No Throttle Response

I called BMW from my iPhone while stranded on the side of the road. The "operator" could not connect me a technician. I was not impressed with BMW at that moment! I'm still not sure of my opinion of BMW's assistance program. I feel fairly confident the dealer will plug the RT to the mainfr...