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- Fri May 31, 2024 7:53 am
- Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
- Topic: A funny thing happened to my R1250RT....
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1558
Re: A funny thing happened to my R1250RT....
I was having intermittent problems with the ignition not firing up at all, no TFT screen, no click, nothing. Key battery fine, also bike was obviously still reading the key as I could still operate central locking, but not ignition or TFT. I put the bike on charge using a Canbus charger through the ...
- Fri May 31, 2024 7:30 am
- Forum: GPS and TFT
- Topic: Does the GPS/TFT System Accept MyRoute-app Routes?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3398
Re: Does the GPS/TFT System Accept MyRoute-app Routes?
I have had much more success over recent months since I started using a dedicated phone for just the Connected Ride and Navigation functions. It is a hand me down iphone 8 and works fine and fits nicely in the charging compartment. I have my iphone 13 mounted on a wireless charging Quadlock head on ...
- Sat May 04, 2024 3:04 am
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Why the BMW RT
- Replies: 9
- Views: 919
Re: Why the BMW RT
Why? My first bike in 2020 after being bikeless for 40 years was the BMW F900XR. Compared to my 1997 Yamaha 250 Trail Bike it was powerful and sophisticated. But after 3 years riding the XR and 30,000Km of exclusively highway touring, I was increasingly noticing a number of things I didn't particula...
- Wed Nov 29, 2023 1:05 am
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Caveat emptor Chinese products
- Replies: 4
- Views: 885
Re: Caveat emptor Chinese products
In reality, all crash bars, even expensive Wunderlich, are only useful for static or very low speed falls, so installing cheaper Chinese rip-offs shouldn't make much difference in that regard. But where I have learnt to be very cautious is using Ali Parts where the item will be subjected to signific...
- Sun Aug 27, 2023 6:09 am
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: BMW parts on Aliexpress
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1267
Re: BMW parts on Aliexpress
Since these screws are for panel attachment it is unlikely there would ever be a problem with seizing up or being overtightened. Low torque install application. However, if I were looking at load bearing bolts say M10 or M12 I wouldn't go near AliExpress. Chinese not renowned for adhering to specifi...
- Sun Aug 27, 2023 6:02 am
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Blue smoke after a drop
- Replies: 2
- Views: 364
Re: Blue smoke after a drop
Not unusual for any four stroke engine which has been put on its side to allow a small amount of oil past the rings. Real common with lawnmowers put on their side to clean underneath. I presume it was only on its side for a short time? The oil will burn off and you shouldn't have any ongoing smoking...
- Sat Jun 17, 2023 2:31 am
- Forum: Aftermarket Parts & Accessories
- Topic: Foot peg lowering kit for RT
- Replies: 72
- Views: 16937
Re: Foot peg lowering kit for RT
I just received my BMW Hight Seat which I ordered as an extra with the original bike deal. After fitting that, adding a lambskin seat cover on top, and having lowered the foot pegs already.... I finally have an ideal riding position for my 190cm/6'4" height (86.4cm/34" inseam). Of course t...
- Sat Jun 17, 2023 2:20 am
- Forum: Audio, Bluetooth & Electrical System
- Topic: Intermittent Background Chime
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1024
Re: Intermittent Background Chime
I have confirmed that the chime is indeed the wireless charging kicking in and out. Removing the iphone case eliminated the issue but alas the wireless charging capacity is insufficient to keep the phone fully charged when streaming maps to the TFT. I too have resorted to a USB charging cable.
- Thu Jun 08, 2023 7:04 am
- Forum: Aftermarket Parts & Accessories
- Topic: Foot peg lowering kit for RT
- Replies: 72
- Views: 16937
Re: Foot peg lowering kit for RT
That is the exact same kit and supplier I used, and the brake lever lowering plate fitted perfectly and the peg lowering brackets were a nice piece of kit. The only issue as I posted elsewhere is the large grub screw that helps hold the new bracket tightly in place is too long by about 5mm and has t...
- Thu Jun 01, 2023 12:06 am
- Forum: GPS and TFT
- Topic: Does the GPS/TFT System Accept MyRoute-app Routes?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3398
Re: Does the GPS/TFT System Accept MyRoute-app Routes?
I have been reluctant to do that as I understand the kill switch is meant for emergency stops. I watched a video where the reviewer got it to work properly for a 4 hour ride including auto restarting after a long stop. One of the things he stressed was that every item in the “permissions” options of...
- Tue May 30, 2023 11:10 pm
- Forum: GPS and TFT
- Topic: Does the GPS/TFT System Accept MyRoute-app Routes?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3398
Re: Does the GPS/TFT System Accept MyRoute-app Routes?
Seems others are having more success than me. I have a 2023 model R1250RT with the TFT navigation and inbuilt phone wireless charging compartment. The compartment only just big enough for my iPhone 14 Pro but more disappointing that I have to remove my phone case otherwise it won’t charge. I think t...
- Sat May 27, 2023 12:09 am
- Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
- Topic: Hill start control issue
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2568
Re: Hill start control issue
Thanks. Your factual approach to understanding it is far better than my speculation. It works pretty well most of the time but I think it’s important not to expect it to always hold firmly on even the steepest slopes. It is an aid and not fail safe.
- Fri May 26, 2023 12:07 am
- Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
- Topic: Hill start control issue
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2568
Re: Hill start control issue
Does anyone know the mechanics of how this Hill Assist works? I have done about 1500Km on my 2023 1250RT and use this a lot as I live in a hilly suburb. On one occasion on a particularly steep slope at traffic lights I noticed that if I pushed ever so slightly with both feet on the ground, the bike ...
- Thu May 25, 2023 11:51 pm
- Forum: Tips and tricks
- Topic: Hill Start Control
- Replies: 23
- Views: 10063
Re: Hill Start Control
The main "trick" I have found is that you have to pull the brake lever quite hard. If the H symbol hasn't come on then squeeze a little harder until it does. Very predictable and reliable. On take off I have learnt to give that little bit extra throttle as the clutch starts to bite. Takes ...
- Thu May 25, 2023 11:12 pm
- Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
- Topic: Footpeg removal problem
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1304
Re: Footpeg removal problem
If the lowering kit is the Wunderlich or typical Ali Express type then it consists of an additional cast block that is held in place by the original pivot pin, and the new casting has a new pivot pin. Removing the new pivot pin should be straight forward and will release the peg and spring from the ...