General discussion of the BMW R1200RT/R1250RT
What model bike do I have?
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Stu »
Tue Sep 13, 2022 7:34 pm
There is various types of RT out there and it can get confusing when people are talking about a specific model
Here is a list of some of the common...
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Last post by LochiesDad
Wed Jun 19, 2024 10:08 am
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Last post by JasonFl
Sun Jan 19, 2025 8:36 pm
Glad I totaled my 2009!
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jackronner »
Mon Jan 13, 2025 12:09 am
Until last week, I had three RT's. Just prior to Christmas, I totaled the 2009 in my profile picture by hitting a deer at around 45 mph (no injury to...
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Last post by simbo
Fri Jan 17, 2025 5:10 pm
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Last post by acftfliehr
Wed Jan 15, 2025 11:12 pm
Additional Mirrors
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Capt Sisko »
Tue Jan 14, 2025 6:58 pm
Hi All, Just a quick question to ask those that have added extra mirrors to their RT's via the changing the bracket* that holds the Aux lights & SOS...
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Last post by Motor32
Wed Jan 15, 2025 1:15 pm
Easyrider
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Glenn »
Fri Dec 13, 2024 1:59 pm
Has anyone heard from Easyrider (Martin) since the beginning of November, I dropped him a PM the other day, but no reply. Hopefully he is not back in...
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Last post by David.
Mon Jan 13, 2025 7:16 am
Valve covers colour
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felixj »
Tue Jan 07, 2025 6:48 pm
Does anyone know what colour the valve covers are on a 2018 R1200RT please, the bike colour is Alpine White.
Thank you.
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Last post by Doctor T
Sun Jan 12, 2025 1:16 pm
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Last post by beemerboy9
Thu Jan 09, 2025 8:01 pm
Poor heating of seats
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Rayjohnston »
Fri Dec 27, 2024 11:11 pm
Hi
Just bought a 2016 1200rt and bike is immaculate but the heated seat temp is poor. Anybody stripped a seat and managed to source a heating element...
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Last post by Stu
Sat Jan 04, 2025 10:46 am
Internal / Dust Cover
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Capt Sisko »
Fri Dec 27, 2024 8:14 pm
Hi All, Any recommendations (or avoid at all cost) for an internal / dust cover for a R1250RT?
It has the usual tall screen, panniers & top box set...
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Last post by Sullivj
Thu Jan 02, 2025 11:41 am
Barn find
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Glenn »
Wed Jan 01, 2025 1:22 pm
Anyone fancy restoring a R45, just seen this on on ebay
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Last post by Old Foxy
Wed Jan 01, 2025 8:34 pm
Converting an RTP for 2up
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by
Ride »
Fri Mar 18, 2022 3:24 am
I’ve done some research and I think I know what I need but I have a handful of remaining questions:
1- can the fat touring saddle be used with a...
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Last post by russellb
Wed Jan 01, 2025 8:01 am
Vibration
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stevekraft »
Thu Dec 12, 2024 2:41 pm
I purchased a demo 2022 R1250RT Sport about a year ago. At 1yr and 3800 mi I took it in for an oil change and annual service. The bike was serviced...
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Last post by stevekraft
Sun Dec 29, 2024 1:53 am
Not-so-slow front tire leak
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jackronner »
Mon Dec 09, 2024 11:22 pm
Out of nowhere, the front tire is losing air steadily out of a newish front tire with a couple of thousand miles. I have just finished immersing the...
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Last post by David.
Sat Dec 28, 2024 1:23 pm
Age profile of RT owners
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David. »
Sun Nov 24, 2024 9:16 am
5 year increments would have been better.
Expanding this thread, for more accuracy, year increments have been reduced to 5 years and re-voting is...
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Last post by Strat Tuner
Fri Dec 27, 2024 10:24 pm
GS 911 Worth it???
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Clayshooter08 »
Wed Dec 25, 2024 4:01 pm
Ok, I just bought my first BMW and want to know if the investment into a GS 911 is worth the $400???
I have been looking at different service You...
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Last post by 1gewehr
Fri Dec 27, 2024 4:09 pm
Shoei Neotec 2 - Breather Guard
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Capt Sisko »
Tue Dec 24, 2024 11:59 am
A question to Shoei Neotec 2 owners. Does your Breather Guard keep falling out?
I'm on the point of ditching mine completely as it seems to come...
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Last post by jesim1
Fri Dec 27, 2024 9:47 am
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Last post by Steve398
Tue Dec 24, 2024 5:13 pm
Adding a TomTom Sat Nav.
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Peter P »
Sun Dec 22, 2024 3:47 pm
Hi All
Just looking for a bit of advice regarding The Sat Nav on my 2024 RT LE. I lead rides for my local Advanced riders group and therefore require...
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Last post by Peter P
Sun Dec 22, 2024 5:18 pm
Pannier Damage
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LochiesDad »
Sun Dec 15, 2024 5:10 pm
Schoolboy error with panniers not being properly locked.
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Last post by LochiesDad
Wed Dec 18, 2024 7:18 am
simple wire color table
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Strat Tuner »
Sun Dec 15, 2024 7:13 pm
I've googled and searched this forum for a simple color table for wiring.
I'm putting in the chip that flashes the brake light(s).
I'm also changing...
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Last post by Strat Tuner
Wed Dec 18, 2024 3:31 am
Need new battery
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BILI »
Sun Dec 15, 2024 7:34 pm
In New Hampshire, low 30s F, getting gas bike wouldn't turn over, symptoms of weak battery, bike sat for thirty minutes then started. Battery is OE...
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Last post by BILI
Tue Dec 17, 2024 8:09 pm
Loose Topbox
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Jeffem »
Mon Dec 16, 2024 5:02 pm
Hi all,
I’ve been contemplating getting a topbox for my R1200RTLC ever since purchasing it last year. After reading lots of advice I’ve now managed...
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Last post by Stu
Mon Dec 16, 2024 7:31 pm
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Last post by Strat Tuner
Sun Dec 15, 2024 6:49 pm
Optimate 4 Premium use
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Glenn »
Sat Dec 07, 2024 2:40 pm
I have just bought a an Optimate 4 Quad Premium, selecting mode 2 (Pb & CanBus) and connected it to the bike through the DIN port. How long should it...
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Last post by mrt1364
Fri Dec 13, 2024 6:20 pm
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