General discussion of the BMW R1200RT/R1250RT
Insurance
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smileymiley »
Tue Apr 19, 2022 3:53 pm
Renewed my insurance today, received quote from Mackenzie Hodgson. Been with them for a few years now.
£201 for year fully comp. last year was £164...
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Last post by Casbar
Wed Apr 20, 2022 6:19 pm
New R 1250 RT owner.
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Larry in ok »
Thu Apr 14, 2022 11:46 pm
Picked up my new 2022 R1250 RT this morning.
The 50 mile ride home from the dealer was awesome. I'm coming from 30+ years of riding Harley Davidson...
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Last post by Larry in ok
Tue Apr 19, 2022 4:38 am
2006 R1200RT aftermarket mirrors
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by
Besty »
Tue Mar 15, 2022 10:52 am
Hi All
The standard mirrors on my RT offer limited rear vision, an issue that I'm sure many RT owners have experienced. They do the job if they're...
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Last post by Doctor T
Mon Apr 18, 2022 2:12 pm
Option 719, what's it all about?
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Larry in ok »
Sun Apr 17, 2022 4:27 pm
Being new to the BMW world maybe it's just something I don't know.
Is the Option 719 just a random name for a trim package or is there some obscure...
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Last post by Larry in ok
Sun Apr 17, 2022 6:29 pm
Top Hat?
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Doctor T »
Sat Apr 09, 2022 3:40 pm
Been reading another forum and some posts mention having their bike Top Hat. But none say what this is or how it works. I have a feeling this is for...
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Last post by Steve398
Mon Apr 11, 2022 7:51 pm
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Last post by Randyjaco
Sun Apr 10, 2022 9:49 pm
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Last post by HerfinDave
Sun Apr 10, 2022 3:45 am
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Last post by Maddog1929
Sat Apr 09, 2022 1:10 am
Do 2014+ bags fit earlier bikes?
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by
Ride »
Fri Apr 08, 2022 2:20 pm
I don’t see too many early bags up for sale and when I do they’re very expensive.
Do 2010-2013 bags fit 2009 and down?
What about 2014+ bags on a...
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Last post by Ride
Fri Apr 08, 2022 9:39 pm
RT Radio acting strange
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yellowjacket »
Fri Apr 08, 2022 3:10 pm
I ride a 2016 Rt and love the bike. I really like the radio since my 2016 GS has none. I have 10 stations pre set on the RT. The first 3 stations are...
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Last post by yellowjacket
Fri Apr 08, 2022 3:10 pm
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Last post by David and Sally
Wed Apr 06, 2022 3:50 pm
On the Horn
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Doctor T »
Mon Apr 04, 2022 2:16 pm
Having a look around the wishbone joints this morning i notice d the bike is fitted with 2 mismatched horns. One looks like a Denali mini sound bomb/...
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Last post by Our Gee
Wed Apr 06, 2022 7:28 am
Radio froze up
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carp »
Mon Apr 04, 2022 7:18 pm
2016 RT. When i hit the power button for the radio I get a message no USB All buttons are then frozen. I can then power it off. Does not matter if...
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Last post by carp
Mon Apr 04, 2022 7:18 pm
handlebar raiser kits / footboards
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by
hammo »
Fri Apr 01, 2022 3:57 pm
Of late after awhile when riding my arms get a bit stiff has anyone fitted handlebar raiser kits to alleviate this problem if so any advice is...
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Last post by David.
Sat Apr 02, 2022 8:40 am
Pops and bangs
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by
Backofbeyond »
Tue Mar 29, 2022 3:39 pm
Hello just looking for a bit of info. I am new to the RT, its a 2006 model and notice when slowing down and going down the gears the exhaust pops a...
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Last post by Backofbeyond
Thu Mar 31, 2022 12:53 pm
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Last post by David.
Thu Mar 31, 2022 12:01 pm
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Last post by Douglas
Thu Mar 31, 2022 11:22 am
Seat Height Advice
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by
mrklunk »
Mon Mar 28, 2022 5:41 pm
Hi folks,
I'm new! :) I've just put a deposit down (remotely) on a 2021 RT. The bike is fitted with a high seat which will be too tall for me at...
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Last post by scunny12
Tue Mar 29, 2022 11:19 pm
'15 Oil Drain Plug Dimensions
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by
wayneosdias »
Fri Sep 25, 2015 5:17 am
Looking for the dimensions of the oil plug. Considering using the Stahlbus Oil Drain. The latest BMW app they show is for 2013.3 GS w the dims of...
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Last post by Steve398
Mon Mar 28, 2022 2:36 pm
Long-term bike storage
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by
jackronner »
Wed Mar 23, 2022 10:06 pm
My plan to buy a bike in France/Britain, return from the US for yearly tours, and store it at a Parisian friend's garage has gone tits up, so...
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Last post by Doctor T
Sun Mar 27, 2022 12:57 pm
ASC
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Doctor T »
Sat Mar 26, 2022 3:12 pm
A couple of questions. On my 07 RT i have a switch with ASC written on it. I know it is the stability control but when pushed should a warning light...
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Last post by Doctor T
Sun Mar 27, 2022 12:55 pm
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Last post by sakm
Fri Mar 25, 2022 11:31 pm
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Last post by MattyP
Wed Mar 23, 2022 5:56 pm
MPG. What do you get?
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Doctor T »
Sun Mar 20, 2022 7:15 pm
Not sure how accurate the average mpg reading on the dash is but my last tank gave me an overall mileage of 58 miles per UK gallon. This is for mixed...
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Last post by Doctor T
Tue Mar 22, 2022 2:39 pm
Breakdown / Recovery Products (Which One)
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by
Our Gee »
Tue Mar 08, 2022 9:57 am
Annual insurance renewal time again. Most insurers offer the option to include some form of Breakdown Service at an appropriate extra premium. I have...
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Last post by Our Gee
Mon Mar 21, 2022 10:48 am
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