BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

i have a 2007 RT and i have the same problem at the moment. it is stuck brushes in the ABS pump motor, this causes the "self-test" to fail, and you get the red warning light on the dash when riding it also happened to my bike a couple of years ago when i didn't use it for a while, but it ...

The rider's manual says, "you can continue to ride the motorcycle, but make due provision for the fact that the ABS function is not available". A plug-in diagnostic check may be worthwhile, it could be something simple rather than a failure of the ABS unit itself. Thanks David.  ...

Hi from NJ, USA. I am proud owner of a 2007 BMW R1200RT.  I have had this bike for 3 years now and have really enjoyed it. Recently the dreaded ABS issue happened to me.  The Brake Failure warning which used to go off after riding a mile or so, stays on now.  Is it safe to...

Thanks for the tips @milleplod.  I will certainly check them out.


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Thank you @gogs1.  I thought I had entered all that location info.  Seems like it didn't register.  I updated it now.  I live in Princeton, NJ, USA.

Hello, I am a new owner of a 2007 BMW R1200RT.  This is my first BMW. It has 41K miles and everything is in working condition. I have put on a couple of hundred miles so far and really love it. I will be be grateful if you can suggest anything towards making my ownership of the beautiful ma...