BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

Only ebay for £185 a pair. 6 months ago i paid £240. What comes to mind id they are fazing out the standard one and now only the SE versions. Hence the price drop some are passing on.

I went for the standard version. Not the latest SE or the HWM. Found an email reply from another site where the chap asked the same as i was wondering." Metzeler recommends the normal tyres unless you are doing the majority of pillion riding". As i ride on my ownsome and don't have a top b...

Yes, David seems to be the BMW RT encyclopedia on here. He comes over as very knowledgeable chap on the subject. Anyway ive ordered a pair of Metzeler Roadtec 01. Had these on a Tiger 1050 and a Pan European when they first came out. Found them excellent in the dry and i could even drag a peg in the...

You said. "Theory being BMW recommended pressures can not be the same for every tyre". Different styles of riding, the rider's weight, etc. You have to take this all into account on tyre pressures. Most of the bikes ive owned ive always had to play around with pressures.

Thank you, David. This is the information i was looking for. The previous owner did a lot of motorway miles hence the squaring off. Cupping i usually put it down to braking on a heavy bike and yes pressures do come it to it.

At the moment i have PR4 none GT tyres fitted to the RT. After inspecting the front for a slow leak which i cant find. I have also found the front is cupped and the rear, although loads of tread depth left it is slightly squared off. I've read loads on sites regarding BMW RT tyres but can not find a...

I know this thread is a little outdated. I would like to add my penithworth. My wife owns a Mini and as we know this is a BMW series 1 with a different body. The car is set up with the same SOS system as the BMW cars and bikes. We had the same problem with the system with lights flashing and false c...

I would suggest trying to re-torque the bolts first. You never know it may save hassle and money.

David. wrote: This battery is suitable for Wethead 1200's and Shifthead 1250's,
AGM12-16 EXIDE MOTORCYCLE BATTERY 12V 16AH 170A 4920 | AGM Batteries | Batteries & Power Electronics | Battery Group

Funnily that's the same battery ive just fitted to my 2007. It was a direct fit

The other day the bike was in for a minor job and I saw the mechanic using a mini ratchet. Great for the confined spaces and easily transportable for the bike @ £12.99 https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B08S41VCZH/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 P.S. It’s worth pointing out th...

I've never extended any warranty on a vehicle. I've found most problems happen within the first 3 years. Every time the warranty expires i always service them myself. I've owned plenty of BMW bikes in the past and have never found the need for an extra warranty. Maybe ive been lucky but with every s...

Also, you will need axle spacers made up. Hate to think your insurance would say if you had a claim.

Found a few pairs of Roadtec 01 going on eBay for £189.00 delivered. I paid £240.00 for the same tyres 6 months ago. If i needed or had the money ill grab a pair or 2. Brilliant dry and wet weather tyres.

That brings back memories. I owned a TL1000 when they first came out. Bright yellow. I had the biggest tank slapper ive ever had. Within 6 months Suzuki recalled them and fitted a steering damper. Loved the bike until some git nicked it. Then for some unknown reason, i bought an Orange Jota which i ...

Being a 15 stone fat git, am out of their weight range. You seem to have a wealth of knowledge of the bikes David