Best tyres and oil for your R1200RT/R1250RT get other users opinions here.
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 jessking57
Thu Oct 24, 2024 6:38 am
Metzler Roadtec 01 SE tires
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cameronsmi »
Mon Oct 21, 2024 1:42 am
I had new tires (front and rear) installed immediately before leaving in early August on a 29-day, 12,000-mile tour of Canada and 24 states...
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Last post by cameronsmi
Wed Oct 23, 2024 5:26 pm
Best All Around Tire For The RT
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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 LochiesDad
Sun Oct 06, 2024 9:02 am
OMG What is that noise!
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Minty »
Mon Sep 16, 2024 11:14 am
I've had the bike about 3 months and really do like it and have no intentions of selling any time soon.
I'm trying to get to the bottom of a medical...
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Last post by Minty
Thu Oct 03, 2024 10:26 pm
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Last post by Greefy67
Thu Oct 03, 2024 7:24 pm
Tyres for R1100RT?
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Ed Harley »
Sun Mar 28, 2021 6:47 pm
As you most likely are aware R1100RT tyre sizes are 120/70ZR17 and 160/60ZR18.
If the Michelin Pilot Road 4 GT would still be available decision...
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Last post by Ed Harley
Wed Aug 07, 2024 5:54 pm
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Last post by David.
Sun Aug 04, 2024 8:35 am
Dunlop RoadSmart 2
Replies: 16
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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 David.
Thu Jul 25, 2024 11:48 am
New Tires for my 2006 1200 RT.
Replies: 5
by
philr_1 »
Mon Jun 10, 2024 5:01 pm
I live in Kansas, Missouri where you are required to have your bike inspect every 2 years. Last Friday 6/7/2024 I went to Reno's Yamaha for the...
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Last post by Camel747
Fri Jun 21, 2024 12:34 am
Tyre Change Charge
Replies: 16
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Sullivj »
Tue May 14, 2024 4:26 pm
I was pleased to have found a new set of Road 6 GTs for £320, I removed my wheels and took them to my local bike mechanic for the tyres to be changed...
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Last post by Steve398
Sat Jun 01, 2024 7:31 pm
Rims
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CapnJohn »
Tue May 21, 2024 12:25 am
I have a 2015 RT & would like a 2nd set of tires, but the list price for the rims is around $1400 US for each rim!!
Any ideas on where one might...
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Last post by Randyjaco
Tue May 21, 2024 10:47 pm
Best fuel for MPG.
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David. »
Fri Apr 12, 2024 7:37 am
In the 2012 Camhead BMW Owners Manual, BMW recommends BP fuels. During a trial between Tesco Momentum and BP Ultimate, the BP fuel returned ~5 mpg...
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Last post by Doctor T
Fri Apr 12, 2024 1:31 pm
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Last post by Elkinell
Mon Mar 25, 2024 9:25 am
Mobile tyre service
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MikeS »
Fri Mar 22, 2024 2:36 pm
If you're in this chaps catchment area and need tyres I recommend Jon's company.
Had a rear puncture and as both tyres were reaching the end of their...
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Last post by Glenn
Fri Mar 22, 2024 4:45 pm
PR 6s
Replies: 2
by
ald71 »
Mon Mar 18, 2024 8:33 pm
Hi
Has anyone got any insight into PR 6s, How do they handle, how is turn in, light or not so. What are they like with over banding and road...
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Last post by ald71
Wed Mar 20, 2024 9:12 pm
Metzeler Z6
Replies: 7
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David. »
Mon Feb 14, 2022 9:53 pm
This photo (not mine) has reminded me why I stopped using Metzeler Z6's.
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Last post by David.
Sun Mar 17, 2024 6:38 pm
Maxxis Tyres
Replies: 31
by
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
Sun Mar 17, 2024 2:07 pm
Anyone with Kenda KM1 tires
Replies: 9
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 MrHowler
Mon Mar 04, 2024 3:02 pm
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Last post by EasyRider
Fri Dec 08, 2023 11:52 am
Pilkington Oils - Competition
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David. »
Wed Dec 06, 2023 12:36 pm
Pilkington Oils are a new supplier to me. I've found out about them through the VJMC. If anyone is a VJMC member, they are running a competition if...
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Last post by David.
Thu Dec 07, 2023 6:24 pm
Dynamic balancing
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andydavis »
Tue Nov 28, 2023 10:23 pm
I bought new tires on line for my R1200RT. Normally, I would mount (with great difficulty) and balance them myself at home; however, since I've...
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Last post by Psychobabble
Tue Nov 28, 2023 11:42 pm
Continental tyres
Replies: 2
by
R1200convert »
Thu Sep 07, 2023 11:34 pm
I really don't like Bridgestone and always used road pilots, but the last review I read on the 6 didn't have such a good write up. So opted for the...
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Last post by Glenn
Fri Sep 08, 2023 6:33 pm
Oil filters and oil weight
Replies: 32
by
TimGun »
Sat Aug 17, 2019 1:02 am
Has anybody tried Ams oil or K and N filters as replacements for the MAHLE filters? How about 10/40 oil verses the OEM 5/40 weight?
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Last post by Doctor T
Wed Aug 16, 2023 1:56 pm
Standard tyres or GT tyres advice
Replies: 2
by
Neilrt120021 »
Mon Aug 07, 2023 7:45 pm
Hi all just wondering if anybody could give me some advice over the benefits of a GT tyre over a standard tyre, as I am based in the uk just letting...
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Last post by Neilrt120021
Mon Aug 07, 2023 8:57 pm
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Last post by Mac001
Thu Jul 27, 2023 9:05 am
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