BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

Can anyone recommend a good resource (manual or video) for an engine rebuild? Haynes and Clymer both make workshop manuals for your bike and are both generally pretty good although I've not used either for the RT,  Not sure if Haynes is available in the states but Clymer should be, and if ...

RTs4me wrote: I suppose it (MU designation) could equally be applied to describe the change from the original LC to the shiftcam, but doesn't seem to have been adopted in the same way.

I thought the shift cam was introduced on the 1250 engine, in which case the change is implicit in the capacity

Have experienced the odd motorist when filtering who start to move over to block your progress, but if that happens, just wait your opportunity will come :) Had that once on the M6 in a big jam following an accident, so I had to pull up in between lanes to wait for room to move. In the other lane j...

Boy, does it make a difference when backing into a parking slot. I've heard people say that before and have never really got it, I'm only 5' 5" and have no wish to flat foot it as that makes my knees too bent when riding. When I have to reverse the bike into a parking spot I have a very simple...

I used one of those on my Triumph Sprint, only found it fully useful on motorways and other constant speed roads, now use cruise control in those situations. I think if you are trying to use it for country lanes you are on a hiding to nothing but it is still useful as when you come into a village an...

simbo wrote: "left brake fluid reservoir" is the hydraulic clutch reservoir,. its filled with mineral oil not brake fluid.

Yep, you are right, did not spot that - too overcome with the thoughts of what brake fluid would do to the helmet, bike, rider and clothes

I'm quite pissed off, and not sure whom to aim it at. Last night, I hit a "bump" (a 2.5 in sharp curb, in essence) at 60MPH.  Thanks much, Waupaca County WI. At the shock, my left brake fluid reservoir "exploded", and I was treated to a face full of brake fluid.&nbs...

My old wethead had that problem if I left it on the side stand for more than a few days, centre stand no issue

Rider1260 wrote: My only issue is the RT is so comfortable and has such good range I don't stop much to take pictures.

I get round that by having a pillion with a video camera and a GoPro on the front with remote control.

Well one of them is the same as yours...


The best fit is upright, facing towards the rear of the bike angled slightly towards the centre

I have a 2019 R 1250 RT and added the 49 liter OEM top box. I have been disappointed that my Shoei Neotech II modular helmet will not fit in the box. Even when laid sideways the lid will not close. Am I missing something or has anyone else experienced this problem? I've got a repainted old one for ...

I agree the stock seats are uncomfortable but getting on and off with a topbox is not an issue for my wife at 73 and a hip replacement. Agree my wife is awaiting a knee replacement on one side and has a crumbling ankle which they don't know what to do with on the other, she is also jolly just over ...

NN search feature leaves something to be desired so if anyone is interested then search for the part number which is GIV-ST602.


For the record it is the same price  on Sports bike shop

Instead, go and try whether your pillion is able to mount/dismount the RT without too large an effort. Given her described situation, that might be a problem especially if there is a topcase mounted. My wife has mobility problems and to help her when we stop I put the suspension to the lowest level...

Might be worth looking for a new case for the key fob, so you just move the electronics over to the replacement. I've done this myself with a Lotus key and I've seen BMW car key replacements so they are probably available for the bikes as well. When I did the Lotus it was only a few quid and made li...