BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

"the seal is angled so as to cause a lip on the hydraulic side of the seal"  is the right one [/size] [/size] Steiner, thanks for the reply. Is the angle caused by an angle in the caliper seal recess, promoting an angle on the seal hydraulic side or is the seal itself angled? I h...

Question on the orientation of the pressure seal in a rear brake caliper. When replacing the pressure seal is it possible to insert them upside down?. I have been searching google for ages and get conflicting advise.One youtube video says that there is a bevel on the seal not visible to the human ey...

To support the above suggestion by Simbo, here is a video to help the explanation Thanks for the information Dave and Simbo. Nice demonstration of how to check for the ineffective coil. The thing is though that the bike wont idle as it stalls at idle revs. Is it possible that perhaps 2 coils are af...

simbo wrote: Coil breaking down possibly?

is there a diy check for this?

David. wrote: Are any warning lights showing on the dash.

Are there any unusual mechanical sounding noises coming from the engine.

Hello David,


There are no warning lamps illuminated and no unusual noises apart from running lumpy!

Just had my 2012 R1200RT out for a blast and had to limp home on reduced power.


The symptoms are loss of power, engine lumpy, engine stalls at decreased revs, engine occasionally backfires.


Does anybody with a greater mechanical knowledge than me have some advice?


Chris... ;D

excellent Guys....thank you.... ^-^

David,


Thanks very much for the helpful reply, I was going to purchase a Sealey bearing puller set costing £55 as I couldnt find anywhere that sold single collets. I can now purchase just the 25mm one from the link you provided  ;D ......

Hello Guys, I am going to get the wheels on my 2012 R1200RT powder coated, and for this reason I need to remove the front wheel bearings. Is it possible to knock them out the traditional way with a drift and hammer or is a bearing puller tool required?. The reason I ask is that I have read that the ...

David. wrote: My Rider's Manual is 08.2011, 3rd edition, other dates/editions may differ.

Thanks David,


I managed the task with the information you highlighted... 8)

2012 R1200RT


The small painted trim section that sits between the windshield and indicator......how do you remove this, is it just held in with clips, and if so where would I start prising it off from?
any help greatly appreciated


Chris....

Thanks Guys,
I love this forum, helped me out so much times.

Chris

Guys,


I am going to get the right hand fairing panel resprayed, and will need a new R1200RT sticker for a 2012 model, preferably original equipment.
Anybody able to point me in the right direction?


Chris...

David. wrote: Excellent result, now we know the answer, thanks.

It shows the benefits of a decent forum with knowledgeable members....


nice one... ^-^

David. wrote: Can you access it without taking the tank off.

Yes, I fitted the new ABS sensor this morning, by removing the storage compartment I got access to the plug... ^-^