BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

On my 07 K1200GT the dash lighting goes off in the daytime. There's a small 5 mm sensor on the speedo face that detects the light. If I stick a finger over the sensor the dash lights up. Have a look if there's a similar sensor on your and stick a piece of tape on the Perspex to hide the light from ...

Sullivj wrote: My 2012 was the same.
Removed the mirror glass (and back),dripped in some superglue and held it together. It's been fine ever since.

Thanks!
I super glued the corner, held it down with small clamp.  It's holding well and did not damage the inner mirror surface. I was afraid it might.

I cut that clip off the lid of my 2012RT, then carefully smoothed the area with a dremel tool.  Way easier to reach in there now, and less painful! Fits all my everyday items, a small rag, turnpike EZ-Pass, clear and dark sunglasses, gloves, wallet and cell phone, plus any house keys or gar...

Thanks for the link, David. Now I see how the system works. 

Just got my 2012 RT within the past month.  The large headlight adjusting knob (adjusting for 2 up) doesn’t seem to do anything  to the headlight beam. How many turns are in its range? Doesn’t seem to stop in either direction.

I just noticed my right side mirror is slightly detached on it's upper left corner.  The glass from the solid plate behind.. If I press them together, it stays put few a few seconds then 'pops' back out, only about a millimeter or so, not much. As if there is adhesive there that is no longe...

I recently bought an R1200RT that has new Michelin Road 5's mounted by the previous owner. I knew they are not 'recommended' but didn't consider that fact a deal breaker.
The bike seems to ride and handle fine. I never do two up touring.
I'll keep a sharp eye on them and report any strange wear, etc.

I was thinking of carefully sawing the darn thing off, since it really does make a great knuckle-buster. I stow my tools elsewhere and my light is too big to fit on it anyway.

I just got a 2012 R1200RT. Attached to the inside of the small storage compartment lid there is a small round clip. I have no idea what this is for? it's not even indicated in the owners manual. Any ideas? It's really in the way when reaching in there. It looks like this: https://www.nedplex.fr/bout...