BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

What about TC vs LC in terms of reliability issues.  Has the gremlins from the earlier models been ironed out EG  final drive, switchgear, seat , screen

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I am returning the 2008 rt to the garage tomorrow to fix an oil seepage from the fd after having had the crown wheel bearing replaced by the dealer. Having a little crisis of confidence and looking at a newer tc or LC.  I have ridden an lc on loan previously when repair work done and yes it...

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I bought a 2008 RT last year to see if the tourer suited me and me it.  Since then Crown wheel bearing has been replaced and now oil weep from said drive.  How many of you have had final drive problems and is this the norm.  Sure as hell don't want to live in the dealershi...

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It,s only just has a crown wheel bearing replaced less than 500 miles ago, so i would have hoped that new seals had been put in

Just arrived home after a nice ride out and started the usual cleaning when I noticed splashes of oil around the real wheel. Nothing like an outpouring but a little like you get after you have lubed a chain drive and you get the smattering.  Put it onto centre stand and it sounds  ...

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does anyone use one of these and if so what make.

has anyone removed the cover from the standard 1200rt 08 seat to re foam it.  Looking at the cost of £24.00 it seams a cheap option with closed cell foam base and  a more compliant foam as a topper. But what is the thickness before i order or should i just peel it off and look?

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Ok,  Valves adjusted, new air filter and plugs, Gearbox oil. all done. Carbtune arrived and set up and 1st try reveals right hand cyl is below left at tick over. NB  Throttle body cable has free play on right but none on left! So do i adjust the left to come down or the right to co...

Sorted it with a grinder,  Just shaved a mm of the edge and slips in a treat

I know its a 16 mmm plug socket but has anyone found that you cannot get a plug spanner all of the way in,  is there a special plug spanner?