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UK Annual Meet 2025

Last post by DaveCly « Mon Dec 02, 2024 7:27 pm
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by DaveCly » Mon Aug 26, 2024 12:36 pm » in Organised meetings
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Well after having my arm put up my back, I’m told it’s my turn to organise the 2025 annual meet, to be fair it probably is 😀
The Dates will be Friday...
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Last post by DaveCly
Mon Dec 02, 2024 7:27 pm
Presentation Bernardo

Last post by burridge01 « Mon Dec 02, 2024 5:51 pm
Posted in Newbies
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by mabernardo » Sun Dec 01, 2024 10:40 pm » in Newbies

Hi, dear friends! Thank you for accepting me in this forum. I'm Bernardo, living close to the beautiful City of Setúbal, Portugal, and a happy and...

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Last post by burridge01
Mon Dec 02, 2024 5:51 pm
BMW Insured Warranty

Last post by David. « Mon Dec 02, 2024 4:27 pm
Posted in General Discussions
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by Bertie » Sat Mar 05, 2016 1:09 pm » in General Discussions
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Had a letter this morning from BMW Insured Warranty quoting me £343.99 for extended warranty/breakdown for a further year on my 2014 RTLC, due they...
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Last post by David.
Mon Dec 02, 2024 4:27 pm
Free Collection & Delivery

Last post by Doctor T « Mon Dec 02, 2024 3:54 pm
Posted in Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
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by David. » Sat Nov 16, 2024 11:13 am » in Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
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How about this for convenience.

If like me, you tuck your motorcycle away for winter and it's due a service during this period, BMW Motorrad are...
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Last post by Doctor T
Mon Dec 02, 2024 3:54 pm
What did you do today?

Last post by Doctor T « Mon Dec 02, 2024 11:37 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 Doctor T
Mon Dec 02, 2024 11:37 am
Donations for our site

Last post by Doctor T « Mon Dec 02, 2024 11:36 am
Posted in General Chat
Replies: 27
by Doctor T » Wed Nov 27, 2024 2:00 pm » in General Chat
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Hi chaps. As Christmas is approaching and you may be still shopping for some gifts, how about a little donation to help with the running of our...
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Last post by Doctor T
Mon Dec 02, 2024 11:36 am
Puig high screen, RT 2014-2020

Last post by Buckingham « Mon Dec 02, 2024 11:21 am
Posted in For sale

by Buckingham » Mon Dec 02, 2024 11:21 am » in For sale

This screen is 700mm high & was on the RT I just bought - way too tall for me. Looks pretty much in new condition. Light tinted.

These look to be...

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Last post by Buckingham
Mon Dec 02, 2024 11:21 am
What’s the lightest modular and full face helmet ?

Last post by Capt Sisko « Mon Dec 02, 2024 11:08 am
Posted in Clothing
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by Panman40 » Wed Nov 27, 2024 4:01 pm » in Clothing

Just thinking ahead if I’m still riding come springtime I think I’m going to be forced to find a lighter lid, I’m so used to modular I’d hate to give...

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Last post by Capt Sisko
Mon Dec 02, 2024 11:08 am
Klim Latitude and Altitude Jackets

Last post by simbo « Sun Dec 01, 2024 8:08 pm
Posted in Clothing
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by CaptainBlue » Wed Nov 22, 2023 4:19 pm » in Clothing

Just a placeholder really until Mrs Blue and I can properly try out our Klim jackets.

After a lot of research, I decided that for my Eurothrashes I...

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Last post by simbo
Sun Dec 01, 2024 8:08 pm
Engine Bar Recommendations

Last post by LochiesDad « Sun Dec 01, 2024 5:50 pm
Posted in Aftermarket Parts & Accessories
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by LochiesDad » Fri Nov 29, 2024 10:14 am » in Aftermarket Parts & Accessories

Good day folks, I am looking for some recommendations / guidance on engine bars for my 2013 RT.

Looking on-line there are many options some of...

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Last post by LochiesDad
Sun Dec 01, 2024 5:50 pm
OBD Connector Service Light

Last post by RC1200 « Sat Nov 30, 2024 3:44 pm
Posted in Tools

by RC1200 » Sat Nov 30, 2024 3:44 pm » in Tools

Hi, looking to purchase a obd connector. I self maintain my bike and now looking to turn off service light. Bought a cheap obd lead off Amazon, 10/16...

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Last post by RC1200
Sat Nov 30, 2024 3:44 pm
R1300RT for 2025

Last post by Mart UK « Sat Nov 30, 2024 10:21 am
Posted in General Chat
Replies: 16
by Doctor T » Fri Nov 29, 2024 3:52 pm » in General Chat
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Last post by Mart UK
Sat Nov 30, 2024 10:21 am
Denali CanSmart/HexCan needed to use B6 Brakelight?

Last post by priscilla « Sat Nov 30, 2024 8:27 am
Posted in Audio, Bluetooth & Electrical System
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by BradB » Fri Nov 22, 2024 8:35 pm » in Audio, Bluetooth & Electrical System

The subject says it all. I wanted an extra brake light and I prefer the Denali B6. Do I need to install the CanSmart or HexCan to use this?

I...

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Last post by priscilla
Sat Nov 30, 2024 8:27 am
Cobra exhausts want to borrow a R1200RTLC

Last post by Panman40 « Sat Nov 30, 2024 6:31 am
Posted in Aftermarket Parts & Accessories
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by Steve398 » Wed Oct 16, 2024 7:53 am » in Aftermarket Parts & Accessories

As above, they’re designing an aftermarket exhaust for the 1200/1250 RTLC and want to borrow a bike. Their development Dept appears to be in...

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Last post by Panman40
Sat Nov 30, 2024 6:31 am
Nav 6 BT disconnecting.....

Last post by RC1200 « Fri Nov 29, 2024 10:53 pm
Posted in GPS and TFT
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by RC1200 » Tue Nov 26, 2024 6:43 pm » in GPS and TFT

Help! Bought a 2nd hand nav 6 only used a few times. Connected Nav 6 to my Samsung Android phone via blue tooth. Disconnected after 10 seconds....

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Last post by RC1200
Fri Nov 29, 2024 10:53 pm
Hi, new boy in Newcastle Upon Tyne

Last post by Doctor T « Fri Nov 29, 2024 12:58 pm
Posted in Newbies
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by Davros » Thu Nov 28, 2024 3:40 pm » in Newbies

Hi,

Just saying hello as just joined the forum.

I've just bought a 1250RT, 2019 MY and looking forward to getting some miles in.

I'm not new to...

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Last post by Doctor T
Fri Nov 29, 2024 12:58 pm
Engine enamel paint recommendations please.

Last post by burridge01 « Fri Nov 29, 2024 11:59 am
Posted in Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Replies: 3
by Roper424 » Wed Nov 27, 2024 10:51 pm » in Maintenance, Servicing and Problems

Evening all.

So it’s finally happened. Despite fairly regular cleaning and copious amounts of protector - the paint on my engine has given up the...

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Last post by burridge01
Fri Nov 29, 2024 11:59 am
Nippy Norman's: Good Service

Last post by LochiesDad « Thu Nov 28, 2024 5:37 pm
Posted in General Chat
Replies: 1
by Mart UK » Thu Nov 28, 2024 9:34 am » in General Chat

I have no connection to Nippy Norman's, other than being a customer.

I test rode an RT before buying. It had lots of scuff marks on the pannier...

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Last post by LochiesDad
Thu Nov 28, 2024 5:37 pm
Wemoto (Parts etc.)

Last post by David. « Thu Nov 28, 2024 4:57 pm
Posted in Aftermarket Parts & Accessories

by David. » Thu Nov 28, 2024 4:57 pm » in Aftermarket Parts & Accessories

Wemoto have increased their range of parts for BMW's. I tend to get my Hiflo oil & air filters from them.

They also do the alternator drive belt,...

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Last post by David.
Thu Nov 28, 2024 4:57 pm
RT Settings Need to be Reset Everyday ???

Last post by RaP « Thu Nov 28, 2024 2:34 pm
Posted in General Discussions
Replies: 18
by Motor32 » Sat Aug 17, 2024 5:35 pm » in General Discussions
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Hey Guys,

Before my latest trip, I took my bike in for service, and they also updated the software to 014-013-030. On my trip everyday, I would have...
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Last post by RaP
Thu Nov 28, 2024 2:34 pm
I want an RT 1250, any advice?

Last post by Mart UK « Thu Nov 28, 2024 10:06 am
Posted in General Discussions
Replies: 5
by B Chas » Fri Oct 04, 2024 8:19 pm » in General Discussions

My first post, been active on the K-1600 forum, I Rented a RT 1250 for 3 weeks in Europe this summer. Great bike, after 2,000 miles in the Alps, I...

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Last post by Mart UK
Thu Nov 28, 2024 10:06 am
Camhead Gearbox Plugs

Last post by David. « Thu Nov 28, 2024 6:00 am
Posted in Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Replies: 1
by David. » Thu Oct 21, 2021 9:19 pm » in Maintenance, Servicing and Problems

Having just done a gearbox oil change on a 2012 Camhead, the fill plug is magnetic, whereas, the drain plug isn't.

The BMW parts diagram shows that...

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Last post by David.
Thu Nov 28, 2024 6:00 am
Gearbox Oil Twincam RT

Last post by David. « Thu Nov 28, 2024 5:24 am
Posted in Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Replies: 48
by Our Gee » Thu Sep 15, 2016 9:58 am » in Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
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As of my last service I now only use my dealer for what I would describe as Selective Task Servicing . In other words I carry out the more simple...
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Last post by David.
Thu Nov 28, 2024 5:24 am
Bike doesn't start after refueling

Last post by ejones « Thu Nov 28, 2024 4:07 am
Posted in Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Replies: 7
by ejones » Sat Oct 26, 2024 12:50 am » in Maintenance, Servicing and Problems

Hello new guy here.
I have an R1250RT 2021 option 719 in blue.
Three times in the past year I have fueled up the bike only to have it not start after...

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Last post by ejones
Thu Nov 28, 2024 4:07 am
Age profile of RT owners

Last post by Pannier Down « Wed Nov 27, 2024 10:57 pm
Posted in General Discussions
Replies: 31
by David. » Sun Nov 24, 2024 9:16 am » in General Discussions
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5 year increments would have been better.

Expanding this thread, for more accuracy, year increments have been reduced to 5 years and re-voting is...
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Last post by Pannier Down
Wed Nov 27, 2024 10:57 pm

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