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Ceramic Coated my '23 RT

Last post by Motor32 « Tue May 30, 2023 10:05 pm
Posted in General Discussions
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by Motor32 » Sat May 06, 2023 11:06 pm » in General Discussions

After detailing my RT, I ceramic coated it with Avalon King Armor Shield IX. Very easy to do, (wipe on, let sit for a minute or so, and wipe off)...

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Last post by Motor32
Tue May 30, 2023 10:05 pm
Does the GPS/TFT System Accept MyRoute-app Routes?

Last post by sakm « Tue May 30, 2023 8:59 pm
Posted in GPS and TFT
Replies: 5
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
Tue May 30, 2023 8:59 pm
Bmw 28L top case ?

Last post by audibob2 « Tue May 30, 2023 8:54 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
Tue May 30, 2023 8:54 pm
BMW Top Box

Last post by jesim1 « Tue May 30, 2023 8:31 pm
Posted in General Discussions
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by rory2112 » Sun May 28, 2023 8:48 pm » in General Discussions

Evening, I hope you're all having a lovely bank holiday weekend.

I've just bought a BMW top box secondhand for my 2014 RT. I think it's from an...

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Last post by jesim1
Tue May 30, 2023 8:31 pm
Bloody updates!

Last post by sakm « Tue May 30, 2023 8:24 pm
Posted in Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
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by jesim1 » Tue May 30, 2023 8:08 pm » in Maintenance, Servicing and Problems

Sorry for the moan in advance :evil:

My R1250RT went into Preston BMW today for it's 600 mile service - 1.5hrs I was told, 6 hrs later I was still...

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Last post by sakm
Tue May 30, 2023 8:24 pm
New 1250 RT LE

Last post by jesim1 « Tue May 30, 2023 8:23 pm
Posted in Newbies
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by Lordwanswell » Mon May 29, 2023 10:54 pm » in Newbies

Am now the proud owner of a brand new machine, first time I have a brand new bike for 50 years. Any running in tips?

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Last post by jesim1
Tue May 30, 2023 8:23 pm
Help! 2023 R1250RT OEM Topcase, central locking available?

Last post by jesim1 « Tue May 30, 2023 8:12 pm
Posted in General Discussions
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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
Tue May 30, 2023 8:12 pm
headlight question

Last post by Steve398 « Tue May 30, 2023 7:59 pm
Posted in General Discussions
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by ds99 » Tue May 02, 2023 5:41 pm » in General Discussions

2007 R1200RT

one of my headlight bulbs blew recently and I changed it.

since then I have noticed that when on dip the new bulb is pointing in a...

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Last post by Steve398
Tue May 30, 2023 7:59 pm
Anyone else?

Last post by ds99 « Tue May 30, 2023 4:01 pm
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 ds99
Tue May 30, 2023 4:01 pm
What did you do today?

Last post by scunny12 « Tue May 30, 2023 2:37 pm
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 scunny12
Tue May 30, 2023 2:37 pm
Failing battery?

Last post by Panman40 « Tue May 30, 2023 3:41 am
Posted in Audio, Bluetooth & Electrical System
Replies: 9
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 Panman40
Tue May 30, 2023 3:41 am
Foot peg lowering kit for RT

Last post by jclaudej « Mon May 29, 2023 7:43 pm
Posted in Aftermarket Parts & Accessories
Replies: 39
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 May 29, 2023 7:43 pm
Cool Covers riders seat cover for R1200/1250RT

Last post by Panman40 « Mon May 29, 2023 3:18 pm
Posted in For sale

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
Mon May 29, 2023 3:18 pm
Help needed! Motorrad App with Cardo Spirit comms

Last post by MattyP « Mon May 29, 2023 7:27 am
Posted in Audio, Bluetooth & Electrical System

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 MattyP
Mon May 29, 2023 7:27 am
The Southern Softies group meet ups

Last post by Sharkfighter « Sun May 28, 2023 8:27 am
Posted in Organised meetings
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by Doctor T » Thu Jan 19, 2023 2:35 pm » in Organised meetings
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How about putting the Northern monkey group to shame.forum members from Sussex, Hampshire, and Surrey How about a regular meet-up around these areas?...
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Last post by Sharkfighter
Sun May 28, 2023 8:27 am
WindShield Washers & Battery Strap

Last post by Mac001 « Sun May 28, 2023 8:07 am
Posted in General Discussions
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by Mac001 » Thu May 25, 2023 7:35 am » in General Discussions

A quick couple of questions. Cleaning up my new to me R1250 2019 I took the screen off. It is the BMW original standard screen. I noticed that it...

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Last post by Mac001
Sun May 28, 2023 8:07 am
FOR SALE: Wunderlich marathon tinted screen 2014>

Last post by sakm « Sat May 27, 2023 8:16 pm
Posted in For sale

by sakm » Sat May 27, 2023 8:16 pm » in For sale

I have for sale a Wunderlich Marathon tinted screen for a 2014 R1200rt

This is just too big for my liking

£120 Posted £100 collected form hell err...

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Last post by sakm
Sat May 27, 2023 8:16 pm
New to the forum

Last post by Doctor T « Sat May 27, 2023 5:17 pm
Posted in Newbies
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by Jva » Sat May 20, 2023 3:13 pm » in Newbies

Hello,
I have had 3 GS/GSA but never left the tarmac. I just liked the upright seating of that bike. But i missed some of the bigger fairings that...

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Last post by Doctor T
Sat May 27, 2023 5:17 pm
insurace time again

Last post by Doctor T « Sat May 27, 2023 5:15 pm
Posted in General Chat
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by Doctor T » Sat Dec 10, 2022 6:05 pm » in General Chat

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 Doctor T
Sat May 27, 2023 5:15 pm
Vstream Z2350on 2014+

Last post by Steve398 « Sat May 27, 2023 11:29 am
Posted in Aftermarket Parts & Accessories
Replies: 18
by sakm » Mon Jul 11, 2022 10:18 pm » in Aftermarket Parts & Accessories
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Has anyone got the Vstream Z2350 fitted to a 2014+ bike?

If so what do you think to it?

I have a wunderlich fitted now but I am not impressed...
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Last post by Steve398
Sat May 27, 2023 11:29 am
Hill start control issue

Last post by Jggpossum « Sat May 27, 2023 12:09 am
Posted in Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Replies: 15
by sakm » Sun Apr 09, 2023 9:57 am » in Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
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Had a nice ride yesterday 330+ miles around the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District and as you can imagine its a bit up and down in a lot of places

We...
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Last post by Jggpossum
Sat May 27, 2023 12:09 am
BMW R1200RT Cam alignment tools

Last post by Panman40 « Fri May 26, 2023 8:38 pm
Posted in Tools
Replies: 34
by sakm » Tue Sep 14, 2021 12:28 pm » in Tools
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Took delivery of these today 8)

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Bit of a wait and had to pay customs charges but they are now mine :))

Part numbers...
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Last post by Panman40
Fri May 26, 2023 8:38 pm
Map update

Last post by David. « Fri May 26, 2023 2:44 pm
Posted in GPS and TFT
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by Maz12 » Wed Aug 29, 2018 8:32 pm » in GPS and TFT
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Last post by David.
Fri May 26, 2023 2:44 pm
Hill Start Control

Last post by Jggpossum « Thu May 25, 2023 11:51 pm
Posted in Tips and tricks
Replies: 23
by Twisty Road » Wed Jan 25, 2023 9:00 pm » in Tips and tricks
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I've tried a number of times and different ways to activate the Hill Start Control while stopped on an incline. Succeeded once by accident but don't...
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Last post by Jggpossum
Thu May 25, 2023 11:51 pm
Footpeg removal problem

Last post by Jggpossum « Thu May 25, 2023 11:12 pm
Posted in Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Replies: 4
by fallcitybob » Wed Oct 19, 2022 12:50 am » in Maintenance, Servicing and Problems

Hi forum,
New to this forum, just acquired 2013 1200RT. I purchased lowered footpegs, and when attempting to remove the old ones, I found the main...

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Last post by Jggpossum
Thu May 25, 2023 11:12 pm

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