BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

33,000 miles on my 21 RT. Front pads about half gone and rear just a little more than that. Something is off if down to the metal that soon unless you are not aware of dragging the rear brake. On the centerstand and rotating back wheel hear or feel anything? Dealer is best choice.

Just some ideas:


May have some other info on his channel.

Wheel Spacer placed on wrong side (happened before)

Steering head bearings worn. (Google how to check)

Rim not true.

I can confirm the KTM sensor works in my 2017 R1200GSA and 2021 R1250RT. Not sure about your "original bolt" though. You can check a parts fiche site and see if part numbers are the same.

Same one I use and they have a site in the US too.

Try this:
https://airflowseatcovers.com/

I replaced my sheepskin with this. More support and don't have to worry about rain.

Boxflyer wrote: OK, OK....I'll try out sending a kit to Panman40 to see if there is a better way to ship to the UK.
You contacted me on another forum, so let's continue to PM there.


Boxflyer

Contacted on another forum? I don't even want to know what forum since Brad is involved!  :))

Rejex
Better and lasts longer than Rain-X. Been using it for quite a while now on my cars and bikes.

I have Boxflyer's tools and they work great. Plus he has videos on YouTube too.

Pulled the wheel off yesterday morning and took it in to the dealer. They wouldn't repair it but did have a replacement in stock. Told me they wouldn't be able to get to it yesterday so I headed home. It's a 50 mile drive. Got almost home and they called to let me know they'd been able to get it ch...

Larry try Talimena Scenic Drive, one of my favorites when in that area.

michaelc2710 wrote: Hi, I can confirm the wireless charger works great and also keeps the phone cool in the enclosure with the fan running.

Not when it gets above about 90 degrees F outside. The phone will still overheat and shut off. Covered on some other forums.

Clearwater Lights makes a clip replacement kit.

Yes you can remove the head cover and gasket without draining the oil. About 4oz or so stays in the heads. Gaskets can be reused if Ok so check head, cover and gasket first. Clean surfaces good before reassembly. Don't exceed torque on the bolts as it is pretty low (10 Nm) to begin with and they bre...

From manual: There are 2 ways to open the fuel filler cap: Within the after-run period. (2 minutes) After the after-run period is over. After the after-run period is over Bring radio-operated key into reception range. Slowly pull up tab 1. The indicator light for the radio- operated key blinks as lo...

Don't waste your money on the BMW stuff, it just dries out after a while. Look at it the first time you take the boot off. Any good white lithium grease works much better.