BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

I would use silicon spray rather than penetrating oil. Penetrating oil frequently has acetone in it. Acetone and plastic don't get along well

Welcome from Friendswood, Texas

Welcome from Friendswood, Texas

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I have one and it works great. The problem is that an RT battery (positive terminal) is excessively difficult to access for just a quick jump. Any ideas to make it easier??

Welcome from Friendswood, Texas

Welcome from Friendswood, Texas

If you look under the pillion seat on the left side of the bike, there is a barrel plug. That is the proper connection. The problem is that the mate to that plug is inobtainium. If you find some aftermarket connectors, you can cobble up a good fix that shouldn't negatively effect the Canbus.

I'm pretty happy with mine, but to make it even better, I'd like to see: 1 - A better standard of finish and more robust paint finishes. Especially on the centre stand etc. 2 - Stainless bolts everywhere . Surely wouldn't add much ex-factory cost to an already expensive bike. 3 - A full-length engi...

Welcome from Friendswood, Texas

I spent about 2 years east of you at Camp Lejune

Check out Zenni Medical. They are Chinese and I have been buying from them for about 30 years. Never got a bad pair of glasses. Many of their frames have flexible temples. You will like their prices.

I love my bike but there are areas that need attention I agree, it's a hot bike to ride in the summer. If you have short legs, putting your legs down is a bitch. (BMW needs to pay more attention to shorter riders). Foot pegs need more variability. Limited adjustment on handlebars The stock seats are...

Good Luck; scarce as hens' teeth. Try eBay, but be careful, some are nearly impossible to load

Welcome from Friendswood, Texas

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Welcome from Friendswood, Texas