BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

Hi all As this bike is new to me, still learning.  I find the rear braking odd, am I right in thinking the front brake when applied, applies the rear brake also?  So why have a rear brake pedal?  Also, if they are linked, does applying the rear brake affect the front brake...

Thanks guys. 


I was curious why mine had 40mm. Also my old ones have a stop thread about 12mm from end. 


Thanks for confirming they are 30mm.  So they just seem to screw in 12mm. 


I have no idea about grade, where can I find the grade from? 

Hi all Did research into what size etc, pulled up parts diagram from BMW.  Anyhow, said I needed M8 x 30 torx screws.  But upon replacing the rusty ones, they are actually M8 x 40.  They screw in about 12mm.  Would they be safe to use or would you advice getting t...

Thanks Dave. 




I was riding a K1200s, then a FJR1300, and a Kawasaki Vulcan 900.  Customs mainly ..

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PeteM wrote:
So he wants you to make the queue worse by adding vehicles to it?

Yup, knob sack he is. 

Haha.  Love the replies.  The cigarette one is funny, hope it burns deep.  I actually had one driver shout verbal abuse instructing me to que like everyone else.  I kindly replied “ why, when I can do this “ ( rode off filtering with a one finger salute ) I have b...

Anyone other than me get these stupid 4 wheel knobs close the door on you when filtering??? I wish I had a led light which flashed * knob sack *    Had one today AGAIN move over as I was coming to lights, then thought he was A police interceptor as he spun off at mark 3. Lmao.&...

Ahhh gotcha. May have a ride out there though.  Especially if he is good.  Cheers fella  :kacsint2:

milleplod wrote: I had my damaged '06 RT's rocker cover repaired by a mobile 'smart repair' guy. Perfect paint match, invisible repair....£40.
Pete

Got his number Pete or would you say contact someone local??

Yeah the light flashes until you set off, that's normal 👍same with all ABS equipped bikes from my experience. I use Silver Smoothrite on my silver bits that needed repainting due to corrosion under the paint, others have had them powder coated. Cam covers are magnesium so they can't be powder coate...

Hello all.  Just bought my first RT 1200 SE Noticed a flashing Brake failure light, delivery driver said it’s be fine when you ride. Which it is, doesn’t flash when I’m riding?  Could this be a sensor issue? Next are corrosion on the points I have shown in my photos. Any help or ad...

Hi Dave Your in the catchment area to join the Northern Monkey's  ;)  if you ever want to join us As for questions and pictures just go for it (maybe better starting a new topic relating to the questions) as the information you get back from the members is superb. Oh really.&n...

Hello David from the United Kingdom  :)  Which part of the United Kingdom do you reside in? I am based in Wigan, Lancashire.  Been to Shrewsbury before. Nice ride there. I have just bought my first 2010 Rt 1200 Se.  So any help would be appreciated... Things I ha...

Thanks Bob.  Where is the meet at??