BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

I am having an interesting starting issue.  My bike will not start if it is in gear even with the kickstand up.  It has to be in neutral.  I can start it in neutral with the kickstand down, then raise it and put the bike in gear.  Any ideas? P.K. Sent from my iPad...

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I have a 2015 RT and have the Nav 5 and an iPhone.  I also have a SENA 20S on the helmet.  I used the SENA to bluetooth connect my iPhone for music and calls, and also bluetooth the NAV 5 to the SENA for nav commands.  The only thing I have noticed is that I have to bluet...

Bobf wrote: Check in "downloads",  https://1200rt.com/index.php?action=dow ... ew;down=70

THANK YOU!  I will save this file in a safe place(s).


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2014 RTW  - Okay, so I'm taking off all the fairing panels necessary to get to the air cleaner. That's 13 plastic panels and about 30 screws.  First of all I hope they didn't give the design engineer a raise for creating that idiocy.  Anyway, some the screws have no shoul...

I am test riding one on the 16th June and really excited to be doing this [emoji16] my question to you all is what aftermarket accessories do you suggest and secondly would you think after owning a light bike this may be too much to handle weight wise. First, you will love the RT and you will not f...

grisopaul wrote: Maybe you don’t need purple led but purple lens. Most auxiliary lights have plastic lenses - go to your local glass company or sign company and I bet you can get purple plastic and cut your own.

Good idea.  Thanks.


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smileymiley wrote: Thought the only lights allowed on the front of a vehicle other than indicators has to be white... :-X

Depends on your state.  Virginia, like many US states, uses purple for funerals. 


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I am looking to add purple emergency lights to my 2015 RT.  The lights are used to escort funerals.  Does anyone know if there is a commercially available bracket that will allow for over or under mirror mounting?  The BMW police lights are not an option because the manufa...

You might also look at http://helmetsunblocker.com


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I'm new to the RT, still getting a feel for the bike. It's a 2016 plate SE, 4000 miles, up to date with servicing. I've noticed a harshness when riding on poor surfaces, such as ripples in tarmac or where the road has been repaired. It feels like I'm riding across a washboard, and the first time it...

There has to be a “page 2” to this video.  Severely overweight, clearly not trained, clearly not on a motorcycle that has been fit for them.


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I'm in the 'start-up, put on my helmet and gloves, then ride' camp.  As the roads around home are residential for a while whichever way I go, the temp gauge is well on its way to normal by the time I'm out of the 30mph limit.  So the bike gets an easy ride for a few minutes.&n...

WD-40 is safe for plastic, but just be sure to clean it all off afterwards.  The residue can damage plastic over time especially in the sun.  Another safe alternative is mineral spirits, with the same caveats about cleanup afterwards.  A friend of mine swears by olive oil...

WD-40 is safe for plastic, but just be sure to clean it all off afterwards.  The residue can damage plastic over time especially in the sun.  Another safe alternative is mineral spirits, with the same caveats about cleanup afterwards.  A friend of mine swears by olive oil...