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BMW R1200RT Cam alignment tools

Last post by Panman40 « Fri May 26, 2023 8:38 pm
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by sakm » Tue Sep 14, 2021 12:28 pm
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Took delivery of these today 8)

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Bit of a wait and had to pay customs charges but they are now mine :))

Part numbers...
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Last post by Panman40
Fri May 26, 2023 8:38 pm
Tools Lists

Last post by Doctor T « Mon Apr 10, 2023 12:07 pm
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by 009jim » Sun Apr 02, 2023 3:27 am

hi Folks, I've started developing a tools list for my recently aquired camhead R1200RT (i.e. MY2012). I do this with each of my bikes so I can...

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Last post by Doctor T
Mon Apr 10, 2023 12:07 pm
BMW R1250 Cam Alignment Jig, Photo Copy w/ Dims Needed

Last post by sxc « Sun Mar 05, 2023 6:42 am

by sxc » Sun Mar 05, 2023 6:42 am

BMW Item 83302467268 is no longer available to end-users, looking to replicate this tool to self-service my RT.

Can I lean on a list member that may...

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Last post by sxc
Sun Mar 05, 2023 6:42 am
Micro mini 1/4" ratchet to carry on the bike

Last post by burridge01 « Fri Feb 17, 2023 1:07 pm
Replies: 14
by Steve398 » Sat Oct 30, 2021 11:30 am

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...

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Last post by burridge01
Fri Feb 17, 2023 1:07 pm
Lock removal tool

Last post by raider57 « Sun Jan 01, 2023 4:43 pm
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by Fourbears » Thu Jun 30, 2022 6:05 pm

Is there a specific tool to remove the lock from a 2014 on LC pannier? I need to transfer my lock to a new one but it seems to be needing a tool....

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Last post by raider57
Sun Jan 01, 2023 4:43 pm
Torque wrench

Last post by Doctor T « Fri Dec 30, 2022 12:26 pm
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by Doctor T » Thu Dec 29, 2022 12:32 pm

Just had an email from the weight nd measure testers stating my torque wrench is out of tolerance. I usually get this tool tested every 5 years but...

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Last post by Doctor T
Fri Dec 30, 2022 12:26 pm
E-Torx vs Metric Tools

Last post by David. « Sat Dec 10, 2022 2:48 pm
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by David. » Sun Dec 04, 2022 3:28 pm

Are E-Torx spanners or sockets absolutely necessary or will a Metric (mm) size be close enough.

I might be looking for an E8 spanner, the point to...

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Last post by David.
Sat Dec 10, 2022 2:48 pm
BMW Rear Wheel Balancing Adapter

Last post by 60Aviator « Sun Oct 30, 2022 11:46 pm
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by sakm » Sat Oct 29, 2022 11:11 am

For any one in the UK who needs a BMW Rear Wheel Balancing Adapter this si the one that I use on my 2016 wethead

It will also fit others too...

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Last post by 60Aviator
Sun Oct 30, 2022 11:46 pm
Cam tools.

Last post by 60Aviator « Thu Aug 18, 2022 1:14 am
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by Dartman340ta » Sun Nov 22, 2020 11:23 pm
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I have the list I’ve checked google.any one else no the available information on them.
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Last post by 60Aviator
Thu Aug 18, 2022 1:14 am
Split bearing puller

Last post by Fourbears « Mon Aug 08, 2022 8:25 pm
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by Fourbears » Mon Aug 08, 2022 5:50 pm

I am trying to find a split bearing puller like the one in the pic. I need one that will cope with a 150mm bearing/gear but don’t want to buy one as...

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Last post by Fourbears
Mon Aug 08, 2022 8:25 pm
RT LC Handlebar removal tool - UK?

Last post by Old-Git « Fri Aug 13, 2021 8:37 am
Replies: 2
by Old-Git » Thu Aug 12, 2021 4:55 pm

HiI can't make my mind up if I even want handlebar risers (2015 RT LC) , so I've bought some from alibaba to see if I like them. If I do I'll...

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Last post by Old-Git
Fri Aug 13, 2021 8:37 am
bmw tools for sale

Last post by burridge01 « Fri Nov 20, 2020 5:37 pm
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by brentf_1 » Thu Aug 02, 2018 1:08 am

Hello ,
have some service tools I would like to sell, 2014 r1200rt
1)TDC/BDC tool, holds motor at TDC or BDC for valve service etc.
2)Camshaft...

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Last post by burridge01
Fri Nov 20, 2020 5:37 pm
Feeler Gauges

Last post by Levisp « Sun Nov 15, 2020 2:39 pm
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by David. » Fri Nov 13, 2020 7:32 am

After a recent discussion with a.n.other w.r.t. checking Camhead valve clearances, decided to look at my feeler gauges. I've got both a metric &...

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Last post by Levisp
Sun Nov 15, 2020 2:39 pm
R1200RT oil cap tool

Last post by David. « Sat Oct 24, 2020 4:55 pm
Replies: 9
by PeterL » Sun Aug 02, 2020 4:03 am

Greetings all- new member and my first post as well:

I wanted something better than the stubby tool BMW gives you for the oil filler cap. Being...

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Last post by David.
Sat Oct 24, 2020 4:55 pm
Torx set

Last post by simbo « Fri Nov 02, 2018 3:27 pm
Replies: 31
by beemerbaz » Sun Jul 27, 2014 10:56 am
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Can anybody recommend a nice mini set of torx keys with a ratchet handle that is compact enough to pack away either under the seat or the storage...
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Last post by simbo
Fri Nov 02, 2018 3:27 pm
GS-911USB WANTED

Last post by brentf_1 « Thu Aug 02, 2018 12:59 am
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by Bushytas » Fri Jul 31, 2015 9:02 am

If anyone has a GS-911 forsale please inbox me asap

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Last post by brentf_1
Thu Aug 02, 2018 12:59 am
Rechargeable tyre inflator

Last post by stayingupright « Fri Feb 09, 2018 5:57 pm
Replies: 7
by stayingupright » Tue Jan 09, 2018 7:34 pm

Just seen this on Amazon .....

Does anyone have one of something similar?

Have to admit I'm tempted at that price.

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Last post by stayingupright
Fri Feb 09, 2018 5:57 pm
Gas Soldering Iron

Last post by beemer dood « Thu Sep 28, 2017 3:12 pm
Replies: 3
by Sullivj » Mon Nov 28, 2016 12:55 pm

Having seen a friend using one, I got one for myself. Nicely made, and almost instant heat up time. Saves messing about with cables and...

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Last post by beemer dood
Thu Sep 28, 2017 3:12 pm
2014 Front wheel removal tool

Last post by Paggers « Mon Jun 26, 2017 5:18 pm
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by Sullivj » Mon Jul 18, 2016 7:41 pm

Having realised despite owning half of machine mart (!),I didn't have anything to undo the wheel spindle..

So I bought one of these. The end hex's...

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Last post by Paggers
Mon Jun 26, 2017 5:18 pm
gs911 problems

Last post by LAF « Mon Jun 05, 2017 3:51 pm
Replies: 4
by arkmark » Sun Jun 04, 2017 6:49 pm

Is there anyone around the okc metro area(or willing to travel here) that is a gs911 guru. I've had the gs911 wifi for over a year and it is a...

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Last post by LAF
Mon Jun 05, 2017 3:51 pm
Shop tools for 2016 1200RTW

Last post by guest2360 « Wed Nov 30, 2016 11:06 am
Replies: 7
by p400 » Sun Apr 03, 2016 12:24 am

Where do I find a listing of the shop tools recommended for a water cooled RT?
Specifically tdc that I understand clicks into a hole when TDC...

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Last post by guest2360
Wed Nov 30, 2016 11:06 am
Front wheel paddock stand

Last post by David. « Tue Oct 25, 2016 4:03 pm
Replies: 13
by Sullivj » Tue Jul 26, 2016 4:50 pm

Got myself one of these on Ebay to lift the front wheel on my 2012 RT. Nicely made and just £27.99 inc. delivery!

It secures nicely in the...

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Last post by David.
Tue Oct 25, 2016 4:03 pm
Changing Tires

Last post by Johnboy « Fri Jul 15, 2016 5:51 pm
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by mbro » Wed Feb 03, 2016 5:03 pm
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Of the do-it-yourselfer's here, how many of you mount and balance your own tires? I have been working with friends in my own garage, and we...
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Last post by Johnboy
Fri Jul 15, 2016 5:51 pm
Swingarm socket

Last post by Jethro66 « Fri Jul 15, 2016 8:14 am
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by Jethro66 » Thu Jul 14, 2016 3:59 pm

Needed to change my swingarm bearings and suddenly realised that I didn't have a 12mm hex key or a 30mm deep socket. So I purchased one of each and...

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Last post by Jethro66
Fri Jul 15, 2016 8:14 am
Tools

Last post by Pete1200 « Mon Mar 28, 2016 8:50 am

by Pete1200 » Mon Mar 28, 2016 8:50 am

Further to earlier posts on tools, I found this kit at a tool show, at about £70 it wasn't the cheapest kit around but I felt that it was good...

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Last post by Pete1200
Mon Mar 28, 2016 8:50 am

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