BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

It is an approved used bike and I have a 2 year warranty with it but I have no idea what is covered and what isn't.
Anyway I set about the headers with Autosol and wire wool and it did a reasonable job.

Yes we're keeping a close eye on it and hoping we'll have got over this thing by August. If not, we've wasted all our ferry monies.

Well I'd be delighted if I can get them to come up like that but there are ingrained marks that need some serious effort rather than just removing tarnish. I could do with something more abrasive than autosol.

I just got a 2014 RT LE with a chrome exhaust system but it needs cleaning and shining. I tried Autosol on a small section but the elbow grease expended was hardly worth the small improvement I saw. Any tips please?

I'm going to be doing a diy version of the oldtimers mod anyway and that should prevent the opportunist thief who happened to know where the release button was. To explain, I was thinking of adding an audible alarm in addition to the locking mechanism because, from what I've read, a determined thief...

I think you're probably right but I was extrapolating the argument that even if I fit a mechanical lock to the satnav (either the key operated type or connected to the central locking) then somebody determined enough could still prise it off with a big lever. If there was a 140dB siren going off the...

Sorry if this is in the wrong forum, I could have posted it in the electrical section as well. I'm thinking about the possibility of how to trigger the BMW alarm system if someone pressed the GPS release button when the central locking is activated or the ignition is switched off. This would be in a...

I recall back in about 2006 there was a directive to move the sensor from under that back wheel arch to just inside the front right fairing. It was supposed to make it more accurate but has always been inaccurate. Mine (2005 model) has always read about 4 degrees C too high and seems to pick up heat...

Hmmm, thanks pickaxe but I wanted someone to say it was really reliable and just as accurate as Google traffic be

smileymiley wrote: Nice you're getting a newer bike. 
But 6000 miles in 6 years.... what was the original owner doing? I had 23000 on my '14 in 2 years before chopping it for my  '17 MY.

IKWYM but I guess it's no worse than me doing 23000 miles in 15 years!!  :wonder:

Hope your trip isn't "virused".  >:( You should find your new bike absolutely ideal for a 4000 mile trip.  8) Thanks gogs01, I know it will, I once did a 3000 mile trip on my 2005 and it was easy so I'm expecting greatness from this one! We're all a bit worried about the...

Hi all, I finally did it. I traded in my 2005 R1200RT that I've owned from new for a 2014 Callisto grey R1200RT LE with, seemingly, every option. Very happy and can't wait for it to be ready to pick up next week. It's getting its 6000 mile service early and a new front tyre. I'm going with mates on ...

Hi everyone, I used to have a Zumo 660 mounted on the bars of my bike for years and was always quite happy. But then, I think at the same time as switching to a bluetooth helmet from an Autocom system, I mounted my smartphone on the bars instead and used Google maps since. I am now going back to the...

I know this is a very old question but there might be newer owners with this problem. The CD/radio in the <2010 RT's had an over-heat shut down function that would shut it off if it got too hot. There is a fan inside the radio box (it only recirculates air as there's no vents or outlets). You can he...

Last year I bought one of these helmets with the built in bluetooth module and wasn't very satisfied with it and ended up taking it back. I stress though I was not using it with a BMW bike audio system and was trying to make it work directly to my phone. I wrote a blog post about it HERE you might f...