BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

Picked up a nail in the rear tyre this morning, noticed after a drop in the tyre monitors pressure on the dash. Got home and tried to plug it with a rats tail, no joy. As both tyres are nearing the end of their useful life have arranged a recommended mobile tyre fitter to replace both on friday. Off...

I replaced my battery on my 2016 last year more out of precaution really! The battery was good but a couple of times I had the bike not turn over and the clocks reset so I thought best to be safe than sorry :) Mine does the same if i use the kill switch or stall the bike. Won't start unless i turn ...

He's busy trying to drum up some interest in a UK meet this year.

My 2019 is still on the original. Do about 10k miles a year and use it during the winter, dont know if this helps its longevity .

Sadly David you might not have a lot of luck with this request. Most of the serial attendees are committed Michael's meet up in July. If there's no interest then possibly best to concentrate on the 2025 meet which hopefully the usual suspects will be available for (and some new faces).

EasyRider wrote: ↑Sat Mar 09, 2024 6:02 pm I can't believe this bike did not sell. It's now been relisted.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/134970284759

It wouldn't happen to be a mate of yours selling this?

My friends just bought one of the new 1300 gs's. Quote to change from his present bike1800 quid then they decided they wouldn't cover him. Got 850 quid with Bennetts in the end. Only got a years no claims. Out of interest I tapped my own details on the same bike onto a comparison site with my full ...

My friends just bought one of the new 1300 gs's. Quote to change from his present bike1800 quid then they decided they wouldn't cover him. Got 850 quid with Bennetts in the end. Only got a years no claims. Out of interest I tapped my own details on the same bike onto a comparison site with my full n...

I'm in the Picos mid may but if your plans change to early May then I'd be keen on meeting up somewhere around the Brecons.

My 1250 RT is very dark blue metallic but the V5 states states black.

Tape it to an old credit card and keep it in my wallet. So I've always got it with me.

EasyRider wrote: ↑Mon Dec 04, 2023 4:40 pm Im starting to think is the BMW insured warranty worth buying ???

Cancelled mine when the bike got to 30k miles as the suspension isn't covered beyond this.
After a poor experience with a potential claim and the fact that the exhaust flap isn't covered it didn't seem good value for money.

michaelc2710 wrote: ↑Mon Nov 06, 2023 5:09 pm Just a thought, how would people feel about moving it to August, if it meant more people could/would attend for longer?

OK for August.

Could do that. I'd be happy to join you for a longer ride to germany etc. Might have to come back a bit earlier than you but can plan a solo route back.
July or later works best for me as Ive already got bike trips planned to Spain and France in May/ June.

Thanks for organising.

Elkinell wrote: ↑Fri Sep 29, 2023 12:25 pm I have a rule that I won't buy a bike that costs as much as my first house whether new or used. Always nice to have a bit of perspective .

My rule (as I've got older) is that you can't take it with you.