BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

mcwhirtj wrote: Struggled ... how?  Did it crank freely and just not "catch", or ? 


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Turned over but wouldnt fire

T6 Pilot, thats what I was wondering, I'm new to the bike so not sure. Had it 3 weeks but already done over 2000 miles and it was only on the last couple of occasions it struggled, as very cool mornings.  Very interesting what you just said and feel you may be right

Basically struggled to start, but eventually fired up after maybe 10 attempts

Had a couple of early morning starting issues recently before lengthy rideouts. Relatively new to the bike still so will see what happens. Eventually it starts. All was ok before slightly colder mornings.

Whats the Northern Monkeys, is that a club or a reference haha. I was in Sledmere, Goathland, Somewhere Nr Rippon and Then Barnsley. had a great ride.....


The indicators are interesting, did I hear new models are now conventional style. It will be interesting when I take the other two out

Thanks Guys, So far so good, had a great 360 mile ride out yesterday to North York Moors. Bit painful on base of spine/bum  but thats down to having two hearniated discs. Tiger and Thruxton are no different. Was considering a Gel seat for Tiger and maybe RT. Not Sure! Great to hear meet is ...

Hi All, Thought I'd join the forum. Took delivery of my first beemer this week but havent yet had a chance to ride much as yet, just a couple of short 50 mile trip thats all. Its an excellent condition 2007 model with 18,000 on the clock. Bought as an alternative bike to use really, as also have a T...