BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

Ah? Interestingly I am perfectly happy with the side stand. What do you find wrong with it? First the foot or pad is too small, and most of us have to purchase and enlarger.  Second it is difficult to deploy with boots on.  Third it doesn’t lean the bike over far enough, if you ev...

bandytales wrote:
You are right. Same holds true for the seat.

Correct, correct, Same holds true for side stand


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We would like to help.  First there are many top box’s that would work with your R1200RT both OEM and aftermarket.  A picture would really help to identify which Topbox you have.  Also the model year of your R1200RT will help narrow the options down. Unless it’s an afterma...

If you have a battery charging cable (such as a battery tender cable) attached to the battery you can get an adapter to fit it for your heated gear.  Just put in the fuse value needed.


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Well there you go then. i consider protection first and the cost if I drop the bike over the looks. My Illium bars look fine and I know they will work as the owner has a vid showing the bike being dropped on the Illium site. Had cylinder head protectors only on my 2014 but I bought that used. So on...

Casbar wrote:
It's about protection not looks. Great there are choices.

It’s actually about both, with a priority on protection.  I always consider the esthetics when adding Farkles considering function first.


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R1250 MACHINEART


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Under the seat there are two fuses that are switched.  I tap into one of them with a positap


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On an out West ride, Tucumcari, NM


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The blue tooth sound quality is terrible to my Sena 10s. I have done a factory rest and updated the firmware on the Sena and its still bad . Is this a problem with compatability with the BMW blue tooth and is there any fix? It’s not great no matter what you do, I have found the sound quality can be...

Check your battery connections, in particular the ground making sure they are tight.  You may be having a battery failing when under heavy load.


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Hors Piste wrote: Have you stopped because your fuse has blown?  :be happy:

Nope just thought it made for a nice picture


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Oh yes I see them listed there now, too bad they don’t have a 50amp


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kioolt wrote: This may be what you are looking for.


https://www.mcmaster.com/automotive-fuses


Scroll down to high current automotive fuses.

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https://www.ascycles.com/DesktopModules/ETK_Fische/etk/Images-GIF/dbvis-5797454157529281990.gif # 2 Description FUSE - 50A Part # 61 13 8 365 901 https://www.online-parts.co.uk/bmw-bike-spare-parts/61138365901_spare-part.html That’s why I love this forum, the generosity of time and knowledge by som...