BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

Thanks rangemaster728!!

Hi David...I'll take a look after work but my bike does not have a security system or tire pressure monitor so it looks like it supports just power to either.  From the other thread, it looks like the capped connector under the front fairing is for auxiliary lights then?


Thanks,
Gary

Hi David...i took a bunch of fairing off today to install some cylinder protectors and was able to see the top plug was for all the headlights and there definitely no aftermarket oil cooler.  You helped figure out the navigation plugs (thanks!) but I noticed there’s actually a third capped ...

Thanks David...hugely helpful! Any recommendations on repair or maintenance manuals that would be good to have?  The dealer repair manual may be too extensive for a noob like me.

I believe the bike is stock and with no police equipment...the bike is actually silver but the tail rack in the picture makes it look white.  I’ll have to look into the oil cooler situation.  The bike does have the nav cradle with the 4 buttons...does the cradle use both the white ...

Hi all...trying to learn what i can about my new-to-me 2013 R1200RT.  Can you please help me identify these power sockets under the front fairing and behind the seats?
Thanks

I missed your request for a pic...sorry about that.  I’ll get the 80mm tall bracket and see how it goes.  Thanks for the help and research.

David, it’s like your second picture with the 4 buttons. I’m trying to figure out if something like this will work but the RT is not listed as compatible.  Sure looks like it might work

I would like to use my mobile for navigation on my 2013 1200RT, currently with a Garmin IV cradle.  I see there are adapters for mobile phone that will make this pretty easy but they don’t say it’s specifically compatible with ‘13 RTs or a Garmin IV.  Are the Garmin cradles identic...

Thanks Nick...I’ll look for it today.

I just bought a used 2013 R1200RT with only 5,600 miles.  The bike is amazing and everything has been in perfect working order until today when the passenger seat heater wont turn off.  The grip switch cycles the front seat low/high settings but the rear shown always on.  ...