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by PatM
Tue Oct 20, 2020 3:53 pm
Forum: GPS and TFT
Topic: BaseCamp for windows
Replies: 33
Views: 4427

Re: BaseCamp for windows


I did the update to 4.7.3 after a full backup, no issues. It's running Win10 Pro.
by PatM
Sat Oct 17, 2020 3:11 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: RT for 2021
Replies: 68
Views: 6591

Re: RT for 2021

Trying to find out how sophisticated the new navigation is on the TFT, would like to be able to route plan, insert waypoints, like the Nav 6, or is it a simple A to B navigation device?? The TFT display works in conjunction with an app on your cell phone. The app, BMW Motorrad connected, allows you...
by PatM
Fri Oct 09, 2020 2:23 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: A new money pit?
Replies: 4
Views: 987

Re: A new money pit?

It depends on what you mean by money pit? If you mean farkles, there's lots of them available. If you mean maintenance/break downs, my '16 has been very reliable. I do my own maintenance so it's basically oil, filters, spark plugs, tires, etc. Knock on wood, I haven't had any mechanical issues excep...
by PatM
Mon Sep 28, 2020 4:53 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: no neutral
Replies: 15
Views: 2354

Re: no neutral

If as you say you do find a "small" neutral but the neutral light doesn't come on, it is normal that the engine will die if you release the clutch and the side stand is out. It's working as expected. I find that getting the wethead in neutral iffy. A defective neutral position sensor would...
by PatM
Wed Sep 23, 2020 5:03 pm
Forum: Maintenance, Servicing and Problems
Topic: no neutral
Replies: 15
Views: 2354

Re: no neutral

You should have a look at the gear indicator switch. It has been known to fail.
BMW calls it Potentiometer gear indicator part #23007718016 [size=1.6em]
by PatM
Sun Sep 20, 2020 3:58 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Headlight bulb replacement on 2015 RT
Replies: 16
Views: 1842

Re: Headlight bulb replacement on 2015 RT

It's not impossible, just take your time. BTW I did mine without removing the headlight assembly. It's just easier to insert the bulb when the assembly is out.
by PatM
Mon Jun 29, 2020 6:12 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Greetings
Replies: 2
Views: 474

Greetings

Greetings from Canada.
I'm new to this forum and I ride a '16 R1200RT.


Cheers