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- Fri Mar 29, 2024 9:55 am
- Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
- Topic: Low Beam out on NEW 2024
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1801
Re: Low Beam out on NEW 2024
Yep guess it was a software gremlin
- Thu Mar 28, 2024 5:58 pm
- Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
- Topic: Low Beam out on NEW 2024
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1801
Re: Low Beam out on NEW 2024
I had the same message come up a couple of weeks ago ( 2023RT) but next time I started it it was fine and been OK since.
- Sun Mar 17, 2024 10:50 pm
- Forum: Wanted
- Topic: Service Manual
- Replies: 2
- Views: 588
Re: Service Manual
Not seen a proper one for the 1250. I have a Marks Motorcycle Parts one for the earlier model most things I have found are pretty much the same. https://www.marksmotorcycleparts.co.uk/product-page/copy-of-service-manual-for-bmw-r1200rt-gs-gsa Its GBP22.00 Not sure if Haynes still do one but to be ho...
- Wed Mar 06, 2024 8:31 pm
- Forum: Tools
- Topic: Bench lift
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1348
Re: Bench lift
I use a Abba Skylift. Find for most jobs it give me easy access to the bike and I can change the attitude Front Wheel up back wheel up of level.
Easy to remove the wheels etc and get at the underside
Easy to remove the wheels etc and get at the underside
- Mon Feb 26, 2024 8:19 am
- Forum: Audio, Bluetooth & Electrical System
- Topic: Location of Can-Bus Plug
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1449
Re: Location of Can-Bus Plug
Yes that's what I did I didn't have radio on my 16 bike so I put the fuse box in the speaker pod on the right worked perfectly for 7 years then early last year I changed the bike for a new one.
- Sun Feb 25, 2024 11:05 am
- Forum: GPS and TFT
- Topic: CarPlay screen
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2147
Re: CarPlay screen
When I had my 2016rt in the satnav spot. I removed the original Garmin plate and fitted a tomtom mount had to remove half the front to do it but it was worth it. Needed to put some spacers between the panel and the mount so I could remove the tomtom when the bike was parked. Power I fitted a relay, ...
- Sun Feb 25, 2024 10:57 am
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Adaptive cruise control
- Replies: 9
- Views: 601
Re: Adaptive cruise control
I have it
Hardly ever use it
Hardly ever use it
- Sun Feb 25, 2024 10:53 am
- Forum: Audio, Bluetooth & Electrical System
- Topic: Location of Can-Bus Plug
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1449
Re: Location of Can-Bus Plug
I piggyback the switched feed from the accessory socket ( front or rear) to a relay and a fused power feed direct from the accessible positive battery terminal.
- Sat Feb 03, 2024 2:34 pm
- Forum: Tips and tricks
- Topic: Centre stand removal
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2046
Re: Centre stand removal
My 16 looked like that when I part exd it for a new one then before that got any damage I used a thicker vinyl tape to wrap the stand hopefully it will offer sufficient protection, certainly easier to clean.
- Sun Jan 14, 2024 6:36 pm
- Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
- Topic: Rear Foot Rests
- Replies: 2
- Views: 663
Re: Rear Foot Rests
Hi
Yes on my 2016 The near side was OK but the offside had seize solid found out when I needed to take a pillion tool considerable effort to move it. The like you had to remove the hanger to get it free and working as it should. New Bike I make sure I move the pegs every time I clean it
Yes on my 2016 The near side was OK but the offside had seize solid found out when I needed to take a pillion tool considerable effort to move it. The like you had to remove the hanger to get it free and working as it should. New Bike I make sure I move the pegs every time I clean it
- Sat Jan 06, 2024 11:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Anyone bought a bike without a test ride
- Replies: 34
- Views: 6438
Re: Anyone bought a bike without a test ride
Bought my 2023 RT without a test ride but I had been riding the 2016 since new so I'm not sure that really counts
- Sat Jan 06, 2024 11:28 pm
- Forum: Aftermarket Parts & Accessories
- Topic: Compression packing cubes
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1273
Re: Compression packing cubes
Use them all the time I travel quite a bit for work helps keep everything neat and tidy and for overnight I can manage with just a wheeled briefcase.
- Mon Jan 01, 2024 12:13 pm
- Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
- Topic: F***ing Pothole!!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1268
Re: F***ing Pothole!!
I used Motorliner for a similar problem came back like new
- Sun Dec 24, 2023 10:08 am
- Forum: Aftermarket Parts & Accessories
- Topic: Clearwater install on a 2023 R1250RT - FAIL
- Replies: 4
- Views: 938
Re: Clearwater install on a 2023 R1250RT - FAIL
Hi
Its under the rack at the back of the bike
Its under the rack at the back of the bike
- Thu Dec 21, 2023 2:08 pm
- Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
- Topic: Home Servicing
- Replies: 6
- Views: 752
Re: Home Servicing
I use the agent to complete the required services whilst under warranty, but any other consumables ( brakes etc) I would do my self also things that the dealer done not change often such as final drive oil. Once out of warranty I do just about everything myself. The only thing I have not don't is th...