Best tyres and oil for your R1200RT/R1250RT get other users opinions here.
Best puncture repair
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Steve398 »
Sun May 14, 2023 10:22 am
With 4 weeks to go until our Greek tour I thought it might be a good idea to try out the ‘Stop and Go’ puncture repair kit that I’ve been toting...
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Last post by Gavj
Sun May 21, 2023 10:26 pm
Tyre valve core
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Doctor T »
Thu May 18, 2023 5:15 pm
On the front wheel of 07 bike, the tyre valve core is shorter than normal. I've been around the usual tyre places but none seem to stock this...
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Last post by Doctor T
Thu May 18, 2023 5:15 pm
2023 Poll of Tyre Options
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David. »
Tue Jan 03, 2023 5:32 pm
What tyres have you got fitted to your RT.
If not listed in the poll, add them here and I'll see if I can update the poll going forward.
Looks...
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Last post by Doctor T
Wed May 17, 2023 6:40 pm
Maxxis Tyres
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David. »
Wed Jan 27, 2021 11:15 am
There has been no mention of Maxxis tyres, how about a pair of these for £120.
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Last post by Doctor T
Thu May 04, 2023 12:48 pm
Best All Around Tire For The RT
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by
Tenequip »
Thu Apr 20, 2023 8:34 pm
Hello
Just checked the RTs tires and not looking good! What do you fellows recommend for the RT? I have Michelin 5 GTs on it now and they only have...
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Last post by Doctor T
Wed Apr 26, 2023 2:59 pm
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Last post by burridge01
Mon Mar 20, 2023 5:08 pm
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Last post by Doctor T
Mon Mar 20, 2023 4:13 pm
Looking for Organic EBC front brake pads
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SD1 »
Sun Feb 12, 2023 4:17 pm
I found rear organic EBC pads but cant seem to find organics for the front. I see that the go to is the sintered pads, but I prefer the organics, can...
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Last post by SD1
Thu Feb 16, 2023 9:48 pm
Gear box and final drive oil...
Replies: 4
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SD1 »
Wed Feb 08, 2023 12:19 am
Looks like the dominant recommendation is to use two different oils in the cases. BUT, not sure why, if they specify the same weight why not use the...
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Last post by SD1
Wed Feb 08, 2023 10:57 pm
Dunlop RoadSmart 2
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David. »
Mon Feb 14, 2022 10:23 pm
With Dunlop RoadSmart original now being discontinued, might be time to look at the 2.
Dunlop Roadsmart II Sport Touring Motorcycle Tire - YouTube
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Last post by SD1
Wed Feb 08, 2023 12:01 am
Tyres again
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Doctor T »
Tue Jan 03, 2023 11:01 am
My cousin has fitted a pair of Bridgestone BT 32 to his R1250R. He has only used them for 300 odd miles when i spoke to him. He said he liked them...
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Last post by David.
Wed Jan 04, 2023 2:36 pm
2016 RDC Replacement newer style.
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Jeff Prest »
Tue Feb 01, 2022 2:04 am
I have a 2016 R1200RT and the RDC in both tires need to be replaced due to battery's getting old. There are numerous posts about the 2014 TPMS, RDC...
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Last post by Kim_Y
Wed Dec 28, 2022 9:51 pm
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Last post by beemerboy9
Mon Dec 19, 2022 10:40 pm
Oil Filters - OEM or Mahle/Hiflo
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David. »
Sat Aug 01, 2015 10:37 am
I have a BMW Boxed & Branded Oil Filter (for a 2012 Twin Cam) it cost £13.28 & was made in Austria.
My understanding is that MAHLE based in Austria...
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Last post by Ed Harley
Sat Dec 17, 2022 4:48 pm
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Last post by Steve398
Sat Dec 17, 2022 4:35 pm
Anyone with Kenda KM1 tires
Replies: 8
by
tomfree »
Sun Nov 06, 2022 1:19 pm
My new-to-me '16 RT came with a set of new-ish Kenda KM1 tires, and I'm not sure what to think about them. I don't have much mileage on the bike...
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Last post by Doctor T
Wed Dec 07, 2022 5:19 pm
Avon Tyres to Close
Replies: 8
by
Our Gee »
Thu Nov 24, 2022 8:34 am
Sad to hear that the iconic British Tyre manufacturer Avon are to cease all production at the end of 2023. Apparently profits have been in a steady...
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Last post by Doctor T
Sun Nov 27, 2022 12:29 pm
Tyre display ?
Replies: 4
by
Panman40 »
Sun Nov 20, 2022 12:02 pm
Just checking… on a 2019 non tft 1250RT should there always be exclamation marks above the front and rear pressures on the display ?.
Thanks.
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Last post by David and Sally
Mon Nov 21, 2022 8:51 am
Metzler Roadtech 1
Replies: 17
by
heathy65 »
Wed Jan 16, 2019 3:40 pm
Had a pair of Metzler Roadtech 1's fitted this morning on the recommendation of Mark Zamek at Litchfield Tyres. Wow, what a difference to the Avons...
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Last post by Marvin2Shoes
Fri Nov 18, 2022 8:35 pm
Engine Oil (Good Price)
Replies: 21
by
Our Gee »
Tue Feb 13, 2018 5:16 pm
Euro Car Parts have Petronas Syntium 800 15w-50 API SL Engine Oil at around £5 a litre.
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Last post by Ed Harley
Mon Nov 07, 2022 5:15 pm
Rear tye view
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Doctor T »
Thu Nov 03, 2022 4:52 pm
Found this from Jay Bear on YT. Am not going to get into the DarkSide this be it good or bad discussions. It's just his video of the rear tyre in...
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Last post by burridge01
Thu Nov 03, 2022 5:42 pm
Wheel Balancing Limits
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David. »
Thu Oct 27, 2022 3:12 pm
Having recently had a pair of Dunlop RoadSmart II tyres fitted, the rear wheel required 50g of balance weights.
The tyre is fitted as per Dunlop...
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Last post by Doctor T
Sat Oct 29, 2022 2:27 pm
Tyre Sealant
Replies: 8
by
MikeS »
Wed Oct 19, 2022 12:44 pm
Does anybody use this (or similar) in their tyres? Screenshot_20221019-122058.png
A couple of the chaps that I went to Scotland with recently swear...
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Last post by Doctor T
Thu Oct 20, 2022 6:17 pm
Michelin Pilot Road 2
Replies: 43
by
David. »
Sat Oct 17, 2020 9:56 pm
With Dunlop Roadsmarts likely to be unavailable soon, I'll be looking for an alternative tyre in the future. Michelin PR2's are listed by BMW as one...
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Last post by David.
Thu Oct 20, 2022 4:17 pm
11 Replies
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Last post by TexasCountry
Tue Oct 18, 2022 9:21 pm
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