BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

The screw on adapters to extend the valve are an MOT failure in the UK, if left on the valve (so I was told when I had them on my last bike).  The centrifugal force could rip out a traditional rubber value fitting!  Not sure it could do the same to a BMW value, but as already menti...

The moral of the story is .... put the lids on the takeaway tubs!


I'm glad it all went back together again OK.

I've always wanted to do the north off Scotland, but not in a day!  Anyone seriously interested in doing it over say 4-5 days (after arriving in Inverness).  I'm also too old to be digging latrines so B&B / hotels all the way.

Hello.  I'd be interested in a swap.

As the iPhone is in a waterproof case, it turns out you can tap the screen wearing gloves, and it all works!

Heaven forbid, but accidents do happen.  I had the misfortune to come off and roll a dozen times on tarmac (11 years ago).  The visor and chin area of my full face helmet was almost destroyed.  I have not worn an open face helmet since. I'm sure they do the job in a minor ...

WD40 is only a water displacement product it will wash off quickly and as far as I know was never designed to prevent corrosion. IMHO ACF50 is a far better product. It was designed to protect US aircraft on aircraft carriers from the salty environment. I think a common mistake people make is they g...

TomTom app works on GPS, not data or phone signal, so its free.


I subscribe to the traffic service; its less than £2 a month, but its invaluable.  For example it tells you the M25 is blocked and re-routes you etc etc.  It works across Europe.

Spot on!

Already mentioned, but blind spot mirrors are great.  They do exactly what they are designed to do - take out all the blind spots.  I've tested the Summit ones and nothing can come alongside you on a 3 lane motorway without you either physically seeing it out of the corner of your ...

The problem is the apps for smart phones are improving almost daily, and the mobiles themselves are being upgraded, often more than once a year.  So unless a device like the Nav V is following the same course, it is bound to feel less than up to date ... when compared side by side. I have a...

I know its not a real replacement for a Nav V, but I've hooked up my iPhone 6 again as my SatNav. It worked really well on my previous bike (Yamaha FJR 1300) so in the absence of £550, I've screwed a RAM mount ball to the BMW plastic cover (I reckon that when I get the proper satnav, I can buy anoth...

I've used Cee Baileys screens on 2 previous RTs back in the early naughties, and on 2 FJRs, and thinking of changing the standard screen on my 1200RT.  Anyone out there used them on the latest bike?

Some things never change!  I've just come back to an RT after an almost 10 year gap.  I had plenty of warranty work done on my 1100 and 1150 air heads.  I even had a complete new set of forks replaced because the corrosion was so bad the dealer was embarrassed even though ...