BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

So i decided to fit the BMW LED spots kit myself, and after 30mins i'd fitted the brackets, lights, loom and switch. quite a simple job really. However, where the hell is the power supply connector located on the bike... Anyone?? Oh, yes i know that i'll have to get BMW to program the Canbus to init...

RTman10 wrote: Who with?

With Bennetts.


BMW ins. quoted me £375 for the same cover..

So, after more than two months on a new R1200GS loaner. I finally swapped back to my RT, and what a totally different bike the RT is to the GS (yes i know...but). Engine - If i didn't know that both bike shared the same engine, then i would say they had totally different motors. The RT just feels so...

RTman10 wrote: £325.00.  That's with BMW (Devitt/Equity Red Star).

I let my insurance renewal lapse while my RT was in the shop. But i was quite happy with the renewal price of £195 quid....not bad for a £18k bike i think. 

Yes, i agree the Boxer engine is an acquired taste to some...like Marmite. However, i think my RT is the smoothest boxer i've ever ridden, and so very much smoother than the 1200GS i had as a loaner. I know the K1600's IL6 engine is buttery smooth, but i actually prefer the power delivery and charac...

RTman10 wrote: My dealer had a delivery of fixed shocks this morning.  So its just a matter of workshop time to get them all back on the road.

That sounds encouraging. I've not checked with my dealer yet regarding the new shocks, so i'd better call them tomorrow.


Fingers crossed then...

Yep...got a letter from BMW confirming my bike should be repaired within the next 2 weeks....Harrah  ;D

Just got my letter from BMW confirming the 3 month warranty extension...nice


Also that all of our RT's should be back with us within the next  2 weeks...... ;D

Well, i'd have thought that would be the least that BMW would give, and which means they predict that our RT's will be fixed by the end of this month.

Maz12 wrote: Really?  I thought it would be considerably more
Or is it labour that bangs the price up?

Yes indeed, you can add another £100 or so for labour, although i think its a simple enough job to do yourself....except for the coding.

Yes, the DRL Halo's are very bright on mine. and significantly brighter than those on the K1600's. I'm also fitting the LED Aux running lights from my old GSA too...but only because i already have them, as to retro fit the complete kit would cost about £300+ (inc. the LEDs, brackets, switch etc.) i ...

I think the mirrors on the new RT are excellent.
They are positioned lower than the previous RT, so you get a clear view below the handlebars.
And no vibration on mine..

Maz12 wrote: Do you have a switch on the bars for the spots or are they some how wired in with the low beam ?

The kit includes a bar mounted switch, similar to the ones on the 1200GSA/GS's

Hi gatesy


I really think you should test ride the new RT when they're all sorted, as i think it's a fantastic engine when applied to the RT.

Maz12 BMW do a mounting kit with brackets that bolt on level with the cylinder heads. http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb315/Yonkyo/bmw-cylinder-head-cover-guard_zps9ef55677.jpg Oh, and i've also fitted the Head protectors http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb315/Yonkyo/bmw-cylinder-head-cover-gua...