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R1200RT 2018 - Limp mode - Throttle valve

Last post by sakm « Mon Jun 05, 2023 9:50 pm
Posted in Newbies
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by Alaedin » Mon Jun 05, 2023 10:43 am » in Newbies

Hi folks,
I am new to this forum. I wonder if anyone has had similar experience and willing to share any insights.

After a day's ride heading home,...

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Last post by sakm
Mon Jun 05, 2023 9:50 pm
GS911 service light reset ?

Last post by Panman40 « Mon Jun 05, 2023 6:27 pm
Posted in Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Replies: 3
by Panman40 » Mon Jun 05, 2023 6:44 am » in Maintenance, Servicing and Problems

I’m going to be on a short holiday just when the 12k mikes service indicator will come on, I intend doing all the basics before that time though. My...

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Last post by Panman40
Mon Jun 05, 2023 6:27 pm
Foot peg lowering kit for RT

Last post by jclaudej « Mon Jun 05, 2023 6:13 pm
Posted in Aftermarket Parts & Accessories
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by vennie » Fri Feb 10, 2023 8:33 am » in Aftermarket Parts & Accessories
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After reading a few comments on here about these and members sharing their experience on getting these from china I took the chance and ordered a set...
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Last post by jclaudej
Mon Jun 05, 2023 6:13 pm
What did you do today?

Last post by BoB21 « Mon Jun 05, 2023 8:13 am
Posted in General Chat
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by simbo » Sun Feb 04, 2018 10:24 pm » in General Chat
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What did you do? Anything of interest? Something you'd like to share?? Please feel free to post it here :)

Me?.. Well, Me n the good...
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Last post by BoB21
Mon Jun 05, 2023 8:13 am
Aftermarket seat for R1250RT/R1200RT

Last post by Panman40 « Sun Jun 04, 2023 7:55 pm
Posted in Wanted
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by jesim1 » Wed Oct 05, 2022 9:10 pm » in Wanted

Looking for a better seat, either front or both, must have heating and be mint - to fit the R1250RT/R1200RT

Let me know if anyone is looking to part...

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Last post by Panman40
Sun Jun 04, 2023 7:55 pm
Thread Lock during Spline Lube

Last post by Mac001 « Sun Jun 04, 2023 7:12 pm
Posted in Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
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by Mac001 » Sun Jun 04, 2023 11:21 am » in Maintenance, Servicing and Problems

A quick one I hope, I am about to do a Spline Service on a 2019 1250 RT and have watched a number of videos and searched for this but I am getting...

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Last post by Mac001
Sun Jun 04, 2023 7:12 pm
Fork oil ?

Last post by Panman40 « Sun Jun 04, 2023 5:42 am
Posted in Maintenance, Servicing and Problems

by Panman40 » Sun Jun 04, 2023 5:42 am » in Maintenance, Servicing and Problems

Is there any maintenance needed of the forks of an RT ?, I mean they gave oil in them I guess ?.

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Last post by Panman40
Sun Jun 04, 2023 5:42 am
Grip Puppie Install

Last post by Jeff_M « Sat Jun 03, 2023 11:56 pm
Posted in Tips and tricks
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by Gavj » Fri Oct 16, 2020 5:35 pm » in Tips and tricks

Each to their own but I like Grip Puppies..... I have had them on my last 3 bikes and also had foam grips in the eighties on my RD350LC,

Anyway,...

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Last post by Jeff_M
Sat Jun 03, 2023 11:56 pm
insurace time again

Last post by Sharkfighter « Sat Jun 03, 2023 8:51 pm
Posted in General Chat
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by Doctor T » Sat Dec 10, 2022 6:05 pm » in General Chat
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Well, it's that time again. The dreaded insurance renewal.
Who are you insured with? Does it include full EU recovery? and how much do you pay?
EU...
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Last post by Sharkfighter
Sat Jun 03, 2023 8:51 pm
03/06/23 Northern Monkeys - Central Meet

Last post by k9doc « Sat Jun 03, 2023 6:19 pm
Posted in Organised meetings
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by David. » Mon May 08, 2023 7:03 am » in Organised meetings
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With Northern Monkeys now coming from North, South, East & West, how about a central meet. The National Coal Mining Museum between Huddersfield &...
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Last post by k9doc
Sat Jun 03, 2023 6:19 pm
Waypoint Limit?

Last post by sgkramer « Sat Jun 03, 2023 4:41 pm
Posted in GPS and TFT

by sgkramer » Sat Jun 03, 2023 4:41 pm » in GPS and TFT

What is the maximum # of waypoints that a corrected connected TFT/cell phone/BMW Motorrad can handle?

I see that on a 1250 GS the Navigation VI...

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Last post by sgkramer
Sat Jun 03, 2023 4:41 pm
Replace Antenna Base

Last post by EngMarc « Sat Jun 03, 2023 3:25 pm
Posted in Audio, Bluetooth & Electrical System
Replies: 2
by [email protected] » Thu Aug 25, 2022 10:07 am » in Audio, Bluetooth & Electrical System

I have an 09 r1200RT and the antenna base has split. How do I access the back to replace. There was a previous post from 2018 with a link which no...

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Last post by EngMarc
Sat Jun 03, 2023 3:25 pm
Doom and gloom!!!

Last post by burridge01 « Sat Jun 03, 2023 10:10 am
Posted in General Chat
Replies: 7
by sakm » Sun Apr 02, 2023 2:57 pm » in General Chat

Well just flown back from Tenerife yesterday leaving 32 degree's behind and back to a tops of 9 degree's here in blighty!

What have we done to...

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Last post by burridge01
Sat Jun 03, 2023 10:10 am
Anyone else?

Last post by RTs4me « Sat Jun 03, 2023 10:05 am
Posted in General Discussions
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by Sacowan » Tue May 30, 2023 12:15 am » in General Discussions

Riding down the road, minding my own business, and the windshield tipped back. Only 1/2 mile from home, so I finished my trek.

Get in the garage to...

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Last post by RTs4me
Sat Jun 03, 2023 10:05 am
Bmw 28L top case ?

Last post by audibob2 « Fri Jun 02, 2023 9:10 pm
Posted in General Discussions
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by Panman40 » Mon May 29, 2023 6:41 am » in General Discussions

Does anyone know if the smaller 28L bmw case will hold 1 full face helmet ?. My wife likes the security of the 49L as a backrest but the thing is...

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Last post by audibob2
Fri Jun 02, 2023 9:10 pm
EBC Brake pad part number (front & rear)

Last post by sakm « Fri Jun 02, 2023 6:29 pm
Posted in Aftermarket Parts & Accessories
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by Cohiba54 » Fri Jun 02, 2023 5:06 pm » in Aftermarket Parts & Accessories

This is for a 2015 R1200RT front and rear pads.

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Last post by sakm
Fri Jun 02, 2023 6:29 pm
Confused About Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Connections on the 1250 RT

Last post by sgkramer « Fri Jun 02, 2023 5:49 am
Posted in GPS and TFT

by sgkramer » Fri Jun 02, 2023 5:49 am » in GPS and TFT

Can and would someone please point me to a detailed description of the various wireless connections between the 1250 RT TFT, a smart phone...

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Last post by sgkramer
Fri Jun 02, 2023 5:49 am
Help needed! Motorrad App with Cardo Spirit comms

Last post by Tenequip « Fri Jun 02, 2023 4:24 am
Posted in Audio, Bluetooth & Electrical System
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by MattyP » Mon May 29, 2023 7:27 am » in Audio, Bluetooth & Electrical System

Hi all. I need some help / advice / expertise please.

I am trying to get my CARDO SPIRIT comms system to talk to my BMW Motorrad App - especially so...

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Last post by Tenequip
Fri Jun 02, 2023 4:24 am
Does the GPS/TFT System Accept MyRoute-app Routes?

Last post by sakm « Thu Jun 01, 2023 11:22 pm
Posted in GPS and TFT
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by sgkramer » Sun May 28, 2023 3:12 pm » in GPS and TFT

I am considering going from my Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special to the R1250RT. One thing I am very happy with regarding the Harley is that I can...

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Last post by sakm
Thu Jun 01, 2023 11:22 pm
2011 R1200RT Radio/BT Module & Exhaust flap (video of them running)

Last post by Marvin2Shoes « Thu Jun 01, 2023 3:15 am
Posted in For sale
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by Marvin2Shoes » Mon May 01, 2023 11:15 am » in For sale

This is the first piece of equipment being sold to help fund my R1200RT conversion.
Is this the correct forum to put it? If not I'll throw it on...

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Last post by Marvin2Shoes
Thu Jun 01, 2023 3:15 am
Help! 2023 R1250RT OEM Topcase, central locking available?

Last post by jesim1 « Wed May 31, 2023 11:35 pm
Posted in General Discussions
Replies: 3
by Hawkeye » Tue May 30, 2023 3:50 pm » in General Discussions

Sorry to be so needy but I have problem. I bought this motorcycle and included a top case in the deal. The dealership tells me the OEM BMW topcase...

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Last post by jesim1
Wed May 31, 2023 11:35 pm
Greetings from Palm Springs

Last post by jesim1 « Wed May 31, 2023 11:31 pm
Posted in Newbies
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by danlmarmot » Wed May 31, 2023 9:10 pm » in Newbies

Just purchased a buddy's 2016 R1200RT. Haven't ridden much since 2001, when I had a Yamaha FJ1200... though I got a G310GS last year to scoot around...

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Last post by jesim1
Wed May 31, 2023 11:31 pm
Failing battery?

Last post by sakm « Wed May 31, 2023 7:46 pm
Posted in Audio, Bluetooth & Electrical System
Replies: 13
by sakm » Tue May 23, 2023 10:30 pm » in Audio, Bluetooth & Electrical System

Went for a ride at the weekend and upon filling up I hit the starter for the bike to just turn a little then stop! which then turned the clocks off...

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Last post by sakm
Wed May 31, 2023 7:46 pm
Cool Covers riders seat cover for R1200/1250RT

Last post by Panman40 « Wed May 31, 2023 6:27 pm
Posted in For sale
Replies: 1
by Panman40 » Mon May 29, 2023 3:18 pm » in For sale

For sale is a cool covers Rider only seat cover for the 1200/1250 RT, I’ve used it twice and it certainly keeps your bottom cool ! But I’m just not...

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Last post by Panman40
Wed May 31, 2023 6:27 pm
Paddock stand

Last post by burridge01 « Wed May 31, 2023 6:13 pm
Posted in General Discussions
Replies: 6
by burridge01 » Mon May 15, 2023 10:32 am » in General Discussions

In the market for a paddock stand and my usual maker are bloody expensive(Harris £200+ :roll: ) for the single sided jobby.Me RT is a 16 plate,what...

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Last post by burridge01
Wed May 31, 2023 6:13 pm

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