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by exportman
Thu Mar 28, 2024 5:58 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Low Beam out on NEW 2024
Replies: 2
Views: 49
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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.
by exportman
Sun Mar 17, 2024 10:50 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Service Manual
Replies: 2
Views: 85
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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...
by exportman
Wed Mar 06, 2024 8:31 pm
Forum: Tools
Topic: Bench lift
Replies: 22
Views: 546
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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
by exportman
Mon Feb 26, 2024 8:19 am
Forum: Audio, Bluetooth & Electrical System
Topic: Location of Can-Bus Plug
Replies: 10
Views: 919
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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.
by exportman
Sun Feb 25, 2024 11:05 am
Forum: GPS and TFT
Topic: CarPlay screen
Replies: 12
Views: 1459
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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, ...
by exportman
Sun Feb 25, 2024 10:57 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Adaptive cruise control
Replies: 9
Views: 514
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Re: Adaptive cruise control

I have it
Hardly ever use it
by exportman
Sun Feb 25, 2024 10:53 am
Forum: Audio, Bluetooth & Electrical System
Topic: Location of Can-Bus Plug
Replies: 10
Views: 919
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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.
by exportman
Sat Feb 03, 2024 2:34 pm
Forum: Tips and tricks
Topic: Centre stand removal
Replies: 13
Views: 1478
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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.
by exportman
Sun Jan 14, 2024 6:36 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Rear Foot Rests
Replies: 2
Views: 624
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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
by exportman
Sat Jan 06, 2024 11:30 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Anyone bought a bike without a test ride
Replies: 34
Views: 6221
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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
by exportman
Sat Jan 06, 2024 11:28 pm
Forum: Aftermarket Parts & Accessories
Topic: Compression packing cubes
Replies: 8
Views: 1203
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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.
by exportman
Mon Jan 01, 2024 12:13 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: F***ing Pothole!!
Replies: 6
Views: 1205
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Re: F***ing Pothole!!

I used Motorliner for a similar problem came back like new
by exportman
Sun Dec 24, 2023 10:08 am
Forum: Aftermarket Parts & Accessories
Topic: Clearwater install on a 2023 R1250RT - FAIL
Replies: 4
Views: 883
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Re: Clearwater install on a 2023 R1250RT - FAIL

Hi

Its under the rack at the back of the bike
by exportman
Thu Dec 21, 2023 2:08 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Home Servicing
Replies: 6
Views: 684
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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...
by exportman
Thu Dec 21, 2023 1:55 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Emissions warning
Replies: 8
Views: 714
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Re: Emissions warning

Not a good idea to start the bike and just run it for a few minutes it encourages condensation in the engine casing resulting in water in your oil.
If you are going to start your bike give it a run to get warmed through