BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

Hi,what are the service intervals For gearbox oil ,clutch fluid & spark plugs on a 2005 RT.

Honda vf 500 f2 restoration project, Honda vtr 1000 v twin ,bmw 1200rt 2005

I have not bleed the fluid, due next year,checked piston movement, cleaned pins and pads,all seem ok,brake  works fine.

2005,only done 17000 miles.

Hi, i have noticed that the rear caliper has been getting very hot ,this happens mainly when I have a pillion. I have stripped caliper cleaned,lubricant & checked piston movement. Would fitting different brake pads help or is this normal ?

Hi, didn't have fluid changed,not due til next year.caliper all works OK, I tryed to find the pads fitted on the Internet (brembo site)but they are not listed.only had the bike 10 months,so I'm thinking change pads to a recommended set.

Hi,I was changing final drive oil last nite  and I noticed the rear disc is getting very hot,disc has a dark blue look,checked caliper, seems OK, pads are brembo siniterd.have ordered new pads from motorworks,ceramic type,hope this helps.

I'm having the fuel strip replaced Thursday, which I'm told will have 2 yrs warranty on it,so do I take it BMW will keep replacing them if they keep failing within the 2 yrs ??

Where can I find the pdf file on bleeding the brakes ??

Hi,looking for advise on how best to keep ESA suspension working on my 2005 rt,some owners say it can seize up.

When to my local BMW dealer Friday, to book bike in for fuel strip replacement, £182.00.I asked about changing brake fluid and was told it was a 3.9 hour job at £100  hour (£400) the sales guy discounted this for me as he could see I was not happy,but it still will cost £220 just for fluid ...

I have a 2005 rt with 13000 miles,but I love it . Always been a Honda man myself ,but I test rode a pan  European st1300 after a rt and it was to heavy,handling was bad and the wife preferred the rt for comfort .so that was it.job done.

Hi,can I get a spare key cut at my local locksmiths for my 1200rt 2005 or do I need to go to BMW ?? How much should it cost in UK ??

Ok,thanks for all the advice .We are off on a 10 day trip in August through France,Germany  (B500) &  the Switzerland passes,so I will get out on the RT with the wife as much as possible before the trip.cheers Ade

I would like some advice on riding with luggage  & a pillion.the weight off the bike when loaded up is very heavy,any tips on this.also my wife finds it difficult to get on when the panniers are fitted.Any advice or tips would be great