BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

Have a new 2018 myself, which caused me concern too in much the same way. I honestly thought the steering bearings were not adjusted correctly. I noticed the 'weave' at slow speed and at 70mph. Dealer checked bearings, steering damper, wheel alignment run out, calipers for sticking and unable to fin...

From the 1980's to present day, another time another life, dunno if I can recreate a similar action shot though and looking at the lid, no wonder I'm deaf.

Sorry not got back quicker, was stuck in the bar upstairs, thanks Bob  ^-^ Grateful for the welcome from all and Hiya Sprintgull (another pseudonym eh?) hope you're also enjoying this years RBR, looks like I've got the right bike now for completing an all rounder this year then?  :...

Just read where the new R1200RT has the 1st gear "clunk" fixed. Can anyone confirm? Mine's an '18 model, clunk's there, embarrassingly now and then, though occasionally slick and quiet. Find pumping lever a couple of times before selection sometimes helps, but not always. Most bikes do it...

Rode boxer twins for many years, last one a '16 GSA which I didn't really get on with. Tested another GSA earlier this month, still not happy, 'till I rode an RT, so here I am. Glad to have found this site, enjoying browsing already and hope to contribute in a friendly and positive way. So Hello to ...