General discussion of the BMW R1200RT/R1250RT
Engine oil
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by
jackronner »
Fri Nov 16, 2018 10:33 pm
I run full synthetic, but the specially formulated 15/50 BMW oil is $16 US a PINT, and I can't find that oil anywhere else. Anybody know if...
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Last post by David.
Sun Nov 18, 2018 9:34 am
Spare Key
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by
matgriff »
Tue Nov 06, 2018 9:23 pm
Hi everyone
I just bought a lovely 2005 RT1200RT, 19K miles one owner. I have a key for the bike, plus one for the top box, plus a little...
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Last post by matgriff
Sat Nov 17, 2018 8:49 am
side stand bolt
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by
matgriff »
Fri Nov 16, 2018 8:20 pm
Whilst cleaning my newly acquired 2005 R1200RT today, I noticed that the side stand bolt is completely missing !!!
The side stand switch just lifts...
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Last post by matgriff
Sat Nov 17, 2018 8:43 am
2018 RT peg vibration/thrumming
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by
Pabst »
Sat Nov 10, 2018 8:22 am
So I picked up my new 2018 RT today, what an awesome bike! I took it out for a ride and while cruising on a smooth road at about 50mph I noticed...
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Last post by Pabst
Fri Nov 16, 2018 12:36 am
R1200RT LC Screen
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by guest2383 » Mon Nov 05, 2018 11:05 am
Gentlemen
Basic question I know, but I am working offshore and unable to access the bike at the moment.
Does anyone know the screen retaining screw...
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Last post by guest2383
Tue Nov 06, 2018 10:10 am
New Guy here question on buying.
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Pabst »
Sun Nov 04, 2018 1:14 am
Hello all, new guy here, I am buying a 2018 R1200RT which I will pick up next week if the deal goes through, it's the 719 model which I guess is just...
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Last post by bandytales
Mon Nov 05, 2018 10:32 am
Check if a vehicle is taxed
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David. »
Tue Feb 24, 2015 9:36 am
Having removed the Tax Discs from my Vehicles on 1st October 2014, this GOV.UK Vehicle enquiry can be used to check Tax & MOT details,
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Last post by David.
Fri Nov 02, 2018 12:54 pm
BMW Warranty
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by
GJ-MOTO »
Sat Sep 22, 2018 3:29 am
I would like to know if U.K. Owner have had issues with BMW not honouring the warranty,or push back when warranty issues are raised. Do they try to...
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Last post by B787MECH
Fri Nov 02, 2018 8:51 am
An unusual request
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by
mhr43 »
Fri Oct 26, 2018 9:43 pm
I was recently diagnosed with bladder cancer, which necessitated the removal of my bladder and a Urostomy.
I am soon to be allowed to return to...
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Last post by Steve F
Thu Nov 01, 2018 12:59 pm
I’m back
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by
jjwill »
Wed Oct 31, 2018 7:07 pm
Having had my 2014 rt stolen in February I have finally managed to get insurance so have now purchased a 2018 model. Happiness was a quick 150 miles...
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Last post by bandytales
Thu Nov 01, 2018 10:53 am
NEW RT1250
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by
Gman1969 »
Fri Oct 26, 2018 8:49 am
Was at the dealers yesterday and saw the new 1250rt, no difference to look at but I bet it will be lovely to ride. Anyone taken one out?
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Last post by bandytales
Tue Oct 30, 2018 6:10 pm
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Last post by Graham88
Mon Oct 29, 2018 1:01 pm
Help with German translation to English
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by
kioolt »
Sat Oct 06, 2018 11:33 pm
I bought some wide angle mirror glass that is shaped like the OEM mirrors on my 2018 RT. They are made in Germany and the directions are...
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Last post by bandytales
Thu Oct 25, 2018 4:31 pm
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Last post by Gman1969
Tue Oct 23, 2018 10:28 am
New 1250 purchased
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by
Gman1969 »
Fri Oct 12, 2018 2:13 pm
Dear all, just traded in the RT for the 1250GS Rallye TE, the new engine is awesome, Im sure it will be as good on the new RT but the colour and look...
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Last post by Gman1969
Mon Oct 22, 2018 9:32 am
transmission sight glass?
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by
raider57 »
Wed Oct 10, 2018 12:13 pm
I just noticed a smaller oil sight glass aft of the engine oil glass on the left side. It's not mentioned my owners manual. Is this a transmission...
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Last post by David.
Mon Oct 15, 2018 2:48 pm
Duonix Bike-Scan
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by
CliveJ »
Sat Oct 13, 2018 8:38 pm
Not sure if anyone has seen the diagnostic scan tool from Germany but thought it worth a look as it is somewhat cheaper than the competition...
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Last post by CliveJ
Sat Oct 13, 2018 10:09 pm
SUPERBIKE FACTORY, MACCLESFIELD
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by
mondeoman »
Sun Oct 07, 2018 8:49 pm
Superbike Factory, Macclesfield.
In my quest to buy a good BMW R1200RT and prior to my terrible experience at Hunts, Manchester, (see my previous...
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Last post by Sullivj
Fri Oct 12, 2018 10:04 pm
Blade Motorad Birmingham
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by
heathy65 »
Sat Oct 06, 2018 11:18 am
Dealership has recently closed. Insider information is that the owner of the sire has applied for planning permission to build retirement appartments...
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Last post by Marcosalopo
Sun Oct 07, 2018 1:58 pm
Exhaust flap
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by
smileymiley »
Thu Sep 20, 2018 11:12 am
Just had the end of warranty check today, exhaust flap has seized! Looks like new set of pipes again. 15500 miles.
Had the exhaust system...
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Last post by Casbar
Sat Oct 06, 2018 11:34 am
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Last post by guest4915
Wed Oct 03, 2018 10:19 am
Hunts Motorcycles, Manchester.
Replies: 4
by
mondeoman »
Sun Sep 30, 2018 7:18 pm
Hunts Motorcycles, Manchester. :nervous:
Inefficient, disorganised and shambolic.
I saw a 2012 RT on Ebay and their w/site that interested...
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Last post by mondeoman
Tue Oct 02, 2018 4:34 pm
TOP CASE DISASSEMBLY
Replies: 9
by
jackronner »
Wed Sep 05, 2018 6:35 am
Just finished 10k miles around the US and Canada, and the top case lid didn't pop off on my 2005 RT, but the left side sliders/posts in the base...
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Last post by slparry
Sun Sep 30, 2018 6:28 pm
Carole Nash 6 wheel policy
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by
BeeJay »
Mon Sep 24, 2018 7:35 pm
I've just had my renewal through for a 6-wheel policy with CN.
Are they having a laugh???
Last year it was about £660, okay so I changed my bike in...
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Last post by guest4915
Fri Sep 28, 2018 9:49 am
Lost my small tailbag straps.
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by
raider57 »
Sun Sep 23, 2018 11:31 pm
Ok, I can’t believe this happened, but I lost my straps for my small tailbag. A consequence of keeping my bike at my brother’s garage. I got home and...
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Last post by T6pilot
Sun Sep 23, 2018 11:54 pm
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