BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

You didn't mention the cardan Steve, so a shaft check is now for all RTs to then ?.

I’ve just bought a pair of Sargent heated seats but the 2 screw in rubber things didn’t come with it, these are to be used when the riders seat is used in the high position, Coukd some kind soul take a picture and give me the dimensions of these rubber things please so I can make a couple ?. Thanks!...

It’s a good idea Steve. I’m trying to think of a material or membrane I can use to line the inside of the speaker grill that’s waterproof instead the cloth, any ideas ?.

hi guys just got a 2021 r1250rt coming from a 1250rs and triumph tiger 1200 before that ,the rt is the best awesome bike especially as most of my riding is 2 up off to France and Germany in a couple of weeks can't wait. Welcome aboard, the 1250rt is a capable machine, I hope you enjoy it and you tr...

I recently changed the oil on my 1250 from Castrol power 1 racing 5w/40 to the recommendation bmw/ shell 5w/40 , same viscosity I know but I’m pretty sure gear changes were slightly smoother on the Castrol. If I’m not paying full attention some changes can be a little crunchy. I’ll be going back to ...

I’ve been checking online every few days t see if anyone has the 1250 jigs and cam chain tensioner tool but no luck.
I’d be very happy to hire them but I can’t find anyone so far. It’s so frustrating

jesim1 wrote: ↑Wed Aug 09, 2023 6:31 pm Now sorted - thanks.

Did you manage to find a used one ?

Would there be anyone on here in the UK with the 1250 cam alignment jigs and cam chain tensioner tool that would be willing to hire me them for a day or so ?.

I used these, a bit thinner than puppies, might get another pair to try again

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B09 ... UTF8&psc=1

Still looking!

Shame it wasn’t the standard height, I would have taken it. Good luck I’m sure someone will snap it up!.

Mines for sale, well postage at cost to anyone who wants it

burridge01 wrote: ↑Sat Jul 22, 2023 4:29 pm You've got lady hands aintcha

Normally a 2XL

Steve398 wrote: ↑Sat Jul 22, 2023 1:33 pm I have tried them but didn’t really get on with the.

I found them to fat, the other ones I showed you were not as thick but still to fat, I do like the tapered old style bmw grips, after 16 years I got used to them

Your not losing traction are you? I had it the other day on a tight uphill but it was the traction control that came on First time since owning the bike its come on without the wheels leaveing the road :lol: It was very wet and I think I hit a drain cover or something No definitely not loosing trac...