BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

Thank goodness for this forum as the dealer is horrible as far as communication is concerned. I’ll just roll the dice and see what comes with it. For 2k I hope it has this extra barrel. Thanks to all for your guidance.

I assume there are tutorials on how to perform the barrel and if I need to order parts.

Will the top box have its own key and will the central locking function work with it?

I’ve owned a Shorai for 11 care free years. It has been in three bikes  over that time and sat through 11 winters without charging.

There are definite advantages beyond weight and it will outlast 2 AGM batteries easily.

Ok, I was looking through some literature about it and it says it should be installed by a dealer. I get that usually means a bunch of b.s. as like most I intend to do most of my own maintenance. FYI, I do own a GS-911 for my 1000 XR.

I recently purchased a 2021 RT. I want a top box so I ordered one along with the bike. Unfortunately it is on back order and the fact I’m 600 km from the dealer means I have to have it shipped to me and I’ll install it. I can’t find a manual or if there is more required to install. Any info would b...