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by bicyclenut
Thu Jan 26, 2023 4:24 am
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: 2009 R1200RT-P Clutch Replacement
Replies: 17
Views: 1415
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Re: 2009 R1200RT-P Clutch Replacement

Bought mine at Euro Motoelectrics, but it looks like they may be out of stock https://www.euromotoelectrics.com/product-p/clutchtool768.htm As I recall, Haynes manual shows how to make one that is supposed to work. https://bmwpartsguy.com/products/clutch-centering-mandrel-bmw-hp2-r900-r1100s-r1150-r...
by bicyclenut
Wed Jan 25, 2023 6:36 am
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: 2009 R1200RT-P Clutch Replacement
Replies: 17
Views: 1415
United States of America

Re: 2009 R1200RT-P Clutch Replacement

7300 miles and it needs a clutch?? Someone had to be really hard on it or some other failure. I did mine at 95,300 miles. I've heard of others over 100,000 miles and not replacing yet. Not a huge technical job, PIA, time consuming and requires a lot of removal of panels, parts and connections. Be su...
by bicyclenut
Sun Dec 11, 2022 12:02 am
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Camhead - Gear Linkage Lubrication
Replies: 17
Views: 1090
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Re: Camhead - Gear Linkage Lubrication

I've lubricated mine regularly since the weld on the shifter mount cracked with 150 miles to get home from a 1000 mile IBA ride. Bike had about 80K on it at the time it happened. It became hard to get back into 1st gear but I made it home. Can't be sure if it was due to lack of lubrication or bindin...
by bicyclenut
Wed Nov 30, 2022 4:56 am
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Clutch Replacement - 2009 R1200RT
Replies: 8
Views: 6744
United States of America

Re: Clutch Replacement - 2009 R1200RT

I did the clutch on my 2010 RT in September 2022. Bike had 95,300 miles on it, now has 99,800 and all good. I bought the kit from Euromotoelectrics out of Denver, CO. Kit included the Pressure Ring, Clutch Plate, Clutch Spring, Pressure Plate, and Bolts. I did buy a slave cylinder as well after I ha...
by bicyclenut
Wed Jul 27, 2022 10:49 pm
Forum: Tips and tricks
Topic: Screen cleaner
Replies: 29
Views: 7835
United States of America

Re: Screen cleaner

Been using All Kleer for about 5 years, designed for airplane canopies and safe for windscreens and visors.
Best to buy at airplane or pilot store...
https://www.all-kleer.com/
by bicyclenut
Mon Apr 25, 2022 2:38 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Bleed nipple at master cylinder
Replies: 2
Views: 378
United States of America

Re: Bleed nipple at master cylinder

Can't tell you the technical reason for this, but when I replaced a brake line to fit some barbacks, it was the only way to get the air out of the brake line. I tried bleeding at the wheel cylinders multiple times and no go. Found info about using this bleeder nipple and did a typical bleed procedur...
by bicyclenut
Mon Apr 25, 2022 4:35 am
Forum: Tyres, oils etc.
Topic: Metzler Roadtech 1
Replies: 17
Views: 4567
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Re: Metzler Roadtech 1

Now on my 4th set of Metzeler Roadtec 01 tires last week.  First set - 12,375 miles; 2nd set - 11,387 miles; 3rd set - 11,842 miles. Probably could have gone another 1500-3000 miles on any of these sets but I don't like to push it too far and I usually end up installing a new set early spri...
by bicyclenut
Tue Apr 19, 2022 12:25 pm
Forum: GPS and TFT
Topic: 2013 RT nav options
Replies: 9
Views: 1070
United States of America

Re: 2013 RT nav options

Since almost all GPS mounts use a 4 bolt standard AMPS plate to mount, you can use many different options to mount a GPS at the location you desire. I'm using the BMW mount on the NAV 5 with the BMW above dash "bar" mount but I'm using an alternate Tackform mount similar to a RAM that allo...
by bicyclenut
Tue Apr 19, 2022 3:28 am
Forum: GPS and TFT
Topic: 2013 RT nav options
Replies: 9
Views: 1070
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Re: 2013 RT nav options

I don't think Wonder Wheel integration with the NAV was available until the 2014 model year. The Wonder Wheel primarily controls the radio - channels, tracks, volume, etc. on 2010-2013 models. I could be wrong but I have a 2010 model and that is all it does on mine. I recall when I purchased it I th...
by bicyclenut
Tue Nov 02, 2021 1:07 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: New Member from Chicago
Replies: 5
Views: 603
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Re: New Member from Chicago

Dan, Welcome! Now that you are a BMW Owner, you may want to consider joining the Chicago Region BMW Owners Club. Lots of owners with BMW bikes as well as others (members are not required to ride BMW's). Place to meet and ride with others, discuss bikes, get advice and more in the Chicago area. We ar...
by bicyclenut
Sat Jul 03, 2021 11:31 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Shift lever sticking?
Replies: 4
Views: 961
United States of America

Re: Shift lever sticking?

On the BMWMOA forum there was at least one and maybe 2 others who had a similar fracture and from the photo it seems the same. I’ll be removing the foot peg kickplate soon and I’ll see if I can get any other photos. Any pictures on the fiche or photos of frames online and it’s hard to see this part....
by bicyclenut
Sat Jul 03, 2021 6:32 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Shift lever sticking?
Replies: 4
Views: 961
United States of America

Re: Shift lever sticking?

Thanks for the reply. I forgot to post a follow-up after I did another inspection of shifter with plan to do a more complete lubrication. I found that the attachment point that is welded to the frame has broken near the weld. I'm certain this was not the condition last time when I lubricated it but ...
by bicyclenut
Fri Jul 02, 2021 3:28 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: Shift lever sticking?
Replies: 4
Views: 961
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Shift lever sticking?

Having some issues with my 2010 R1200RT.  So a couple weeks ago I did a 1000 mile trip from Denver back to Chicago after several days of riding in Denver in rainy and colder conditions. About 100 miles from home when pulling off the Interstate for gas I had some difficulty getting from 3rd ...
by bicyclenut
Mon May 17, 2021 3:24 pm
Forum: Tips and tricks
Topic: R 1200 rt headlights
Replies: 15
Views: 5884
United States of America

Re: R 1200 rt headlights

Agreed, installed Cyclops 3 years ago and never had to replace a bulb since. Color temperature of LED bulbs is more daylight balanced so contrast at night is better looking down the road. Buy and install Cyclops LEDs...long service life and your hands will thank you...my hands no longer have the bru...
by bicyclenut
Wed Apr 07, 2021 5:22 am
Forum: GPS and TFT
Topic: Which Sat. Nav. have you got & why?
Replies: 34
Views: 3701
United States of America

Re: Which Sat. Nav. have you got & why?

I have a BMW NAV V and a Gamin Zumo XT. For local rides I use WAZE on my phone and the NAV V above dash as an electronic speedo and overview map. For longer planned rides with Basecamp I use the Zumo XT for routing. The XT screen is the best I have used and seen of all Zumo units and BMW units. It i...