BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

Does anyone out there plan to do some of their own maintenance on a new bike? My 20,000km maintenance check on my r1200rtlc is about 1000$ according to my dealer. I plan to change my own fluids, plugs and valve clearance check- I have experience and all the tools and have rebuilt a few bikes. He tol...

I purchased the AC-50 online..I apply it liberally during storage season and here and there throughout the riding seasons.
It is great stuff!!


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I solved the issue by adding a DIN connector from powerlet just below pillion seat in the triangle plastic piece. It’s fused direct to battery, I have also installed one above the factory plug on another bike using the 24in kit from powerlet I did the exact same thing... .in the same triangle..left...

Engine on, 1 minute idling while I put helmet / glasses / gloves on, then ride off. But then I wait a few miles before working the engine hard, so that the oil is properly warmed up. I do this in all my vehicles. Possibly not necessary with modern oils I guess, probably shows how old I am tho. Exac...

Works for me. I haven't done the warm up thing since my bikes had choke levers and kick starts - and then it was the bare minimum, just to make sure it wasn't going to die on me at the first junction. For boxers with separate gearboxes, warming up makes even less sense since everything else needs t...

Thanks for the good advice, if this happens to mine, I'll know what to do now, have a great day!


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Installed these Snake-skin tank grip pads today.  Installation was a snap, just a peel and stick adhesive.  If it's below 80 degrees, they do suggest warming up the tank/pads with a hair dryer first.  I haven't ridden with them yet, they suggest 12 hours to let the adhesi...

Gman1969 wrote: Hi there - I'm booked into have a gel insert put into the seat of the RT - anyone have any experience of them?

No but that sounds amazing, please give us an update on cost and comfort later.


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Totally agree because half the time you wonder where they're coming from and are those parts available in my country, for example.


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They sure did a beautiful job!


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Lots of road feel lost. Disappointed to read this. Sure about this?


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Me too, actually I bought a good quality strong adhesive reflective strip and trimmed it to fit.


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Yes.. this system is not yet perfected in first and second gears..all other gears up and down are ultra smooth especially after getting used to it.
Don't be afraid to give it a confident kick when down shifting with the throttle closed.

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Thank you.

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Yes, and I just called my dealer, the salesman mistakenly told me that there will be an automatic service reminder at 1000 klicks. You are all correct there is no first reminder - according to the BMW technician. I told him I already have 1370 Kms he said no worries, you can still ride it up to 1600...