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- Mon Mar 23, 2020 5:03 pm
- Forum: Audio, Bluetooth & Electrical System
- Topic: Keyless, Central Locking, Fuel Filler Cap
- Replies: 3
- Views: 925
Keyless, Central Locking, Fuel Filler Cap
I've put this in the "electrical system" because I THINK my problem is electrical ..... My 2016 R1200RT LE has keyless and central locking. With the central locking engaged, the fuel filler cap is locked. When the bike stops and the ignition switched off, the fuel filler cap unlo...
- Fri Mar 20, 2020 9:54 pm
- Forum: Tyres, oils etc.
- Topic: Carrying extra fuel
- Replies: 2
- Views: 982
Re: Carrying extra fuel
If I do 240 miles from full it generally takes around 20 litres, unless I am racing down autobahns or going from traffic light to traffic light in town. So, I would expect to get more like 60 miles from 5 litres of fuel. 50 miles is only 45mpg which is easy to better on an RT. G...
- Tue Mar 17, 2020 8:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Is it worth £5K to change to a 2015 R1200 RT LE?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 864
Re: Is it worth £5K to change to a 2015 R1200 RT LE?
I would appreciate your thoughts on this matter. I have a 2009 R1200RT SE with 33,000 miles on the clock, everything works fine. I have had a 2007, 2010, 2013 and (currently) a 2016 R1200RT I have a hankering for a 2015 R1200RT LE with lots of toys and whistles on it. Is it worth upgrading? Only yo...
- Mon Mar 16, 2020 1:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Curious question.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1304
Re: Curious question.
I agree with the above - please update your profile.
Knowing which model you have helps with issues and advice.
Knowing which country you are in helps readers know whether the accessories or services you mention will be available to them.
Knowing which model you have helps with issues and advice.
Knowing which country you are in helps readers know whether the accessories or services you mention will be available to them.
- Mon Mar 16, 2020 1:36 pm
- Forum: GPS and TFT
- Topic: Using bike's alarm system to warn of tampering with GPS
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1873
Re: Using bike's alarm system to warn of tampering with GPS
..... If there was a 140dB siren going off they would not persist!..... When my alarm triggers, even in the confines of the garage, it doesn't strike ma as being 140dB (which would be extremely loud !), so I would suggest that you test the alarm when you get the bike and see if you still think it's...
- Mon Mar 16, 2020 1:29 pm
- Forum: Audio, Bluetooth & Electrical System
- Topic: Dual Battery Question
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1359
Re: Dual Battery Question
Whatever you do, I would advise never to connect these batteries in series (+ve to -ve, -ve to +ve). This would give 24 volts and would cause havoc. If you connect them in parallel (+ve to +ve, -ve to -ve) then you effectively have one large 12v battery. Whether this will improve...
- Sun Mar 15, 2020 9:11 am
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Curious question.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1304
Re: Curious question.
Correct.
It would be nice if the various iterations of R1200RT (those with servo brakes, SOHC, DOHC etc) and the R1250RT could all have their own areas in which to post technical queries and advice, since the answers / advice may not apply to all.
Forum administrators ? :thumbs:
It would be nice if the various iterations of R1200RT (those with servo brakes, SOHC, DOHC etc) and the R1250RT could all have their own areas in which to post technical queries and advice, since the answers / advice may not apply to all.
Forum administrators ? :thumbs:
- Fri Mar 13, 2020 5:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: I finally traded in my R1200RT after 15years!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1091
Re: I finally traded in my R1200RT after 15years!
Hope your trip isn't "virused". >:(
You should find your new bike absolutely ideal for a 4000 mile trip. 8)
You should find your new bike absolutely ideal for a 4000 mile trip. 8)
- Mon Feb 17, 2020 5:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: 2017 RT ESA fault
- Replies: 3
- Views: 983
Re: 2017 RT ESA fault
..... Your responses are appreciated Responses ? - deepest sympathy !! My bike is approaching the same mileage, so I'm hoping not to have the same issues. I hate to think what repair / replacement would cost at a BMW dealer, and I'm guessing that Ted Porter isn't anywhere close ...
- Wed Feb 05, 2020 1:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Brits Abroad 2020!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1782
Re: Brits Abroad 2020!
When the requirement for reflective stickers on helmets was introduced, I was using a black Shoei helmet. I obtained black tape which shone white when hit by light and I rode through France waiting for someone to challenge me. Of course, this never happened and I am now wearing a dayglo ye...
- Mon Jan 27, 2020 2:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Tire pressure sensors
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1150
Re: Tire pressure sensors
I assume we're talking about OE sensors on a R1200RT. What year, I wonder ? I've had the BMW tyre pressure sensors on my RTs and have never had any issues with them over several years and many thousands of miles. They do however have internal batteries which have a finite lifespan.
- Sun Jan 26, 2020 4:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: False News
- Replies: 3
- Views: 826
Re: False News
Classic FM must do classic "news" if it has just broadcast this story.
The collision was on 27th August 2019.
The collision was on 27th August 2019.
- Fri Jan 24, 2020 4:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Tank Switch Error
- Replies: 2
- Views: 776
Re: Tank Switch Error
I'm reviving this thread because I have similar symptoms to those reported by paulgelineau. To be clear, my bike has central locking and keyless ignition (if that makes any difference). My plan is to replace the battery (3 1/2 years old and 35,000 miles). I'm assuming the current battery i...
- Sat Jan 18, 2020 9:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Going from new to old RT
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2474
Re: Going from new to old RT
I'd have to go with the 2013 RT SE. My 2013 90th Anniversary Edition was a superb bike. It did lots of long trips, including all the way around the Baltic. It did a lot of miles over the three years I had it and never gave any trouble. 45,000 miles shouldn't be an issue if it has...
- Fri Jan 17, 2020 2:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Going from new to old RT
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2474
Re: Going from new to old RT
I had a 2010 RT, the first of the twin cams. No noticeable performance improvement over the single cam engine, but the switchgear was very different. I would go for the last of the single cams rather than the first of the twin cams for that reason. By 2013 the twin cam's switchge...