General discussion of the BMW R1200RT/R1250RT
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Last post by Midnight Rider
Tue May 23, 2017 1:48 am
2017 vs 2016 model year
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jdkerner »
Tue May 16, 2017 3:53 am
I'm looking to get a 1200rt and found a new 2016. I could save at least 1k by purchasing this instead of a '17, but I know there are some...
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Last post by steve.sharkey
Mon May 22, 2017 8:23 pm
Low beam bulb life expectancy?
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PatriotBMW »
Thu May 18, 2017 10:16 pm
i ride about 15k miles a year, and I'm getting really frustrated with the low beam bulb only lasting about 2-4K miles here on the relatively smooth...
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Last post by duegatti
Sun May 21, 2017 5:27 pm
Tinnitus and Touring
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RTtourer »
Mon Apr 03, 2017 12:20 am
I posted here a while back regarding my consideration of a R1200RT. A month ago, I was diagnosed with chronic(never to go away) Tinnitus. It is...
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Last post by Casbar
Sat May 20, 2017 11:50 am
Billie brake light installation
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timminator »
Wed Apr 19, 2017 5:09 am
Fun little project tonight installing the Clearwater Billie brake light. Don't have it connected to the CANOpener yet, ran out of time, but...
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Last post by Blueboy
Thu May 18, 2017 10:55 pm
Front Speed Sensor.
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GuzziRick »
Wed May 17, 2017 10:14 pm
Hi all just a bit of advice/help. I've got a 2010 RT. Whilst riding on the motorway in the pouring rain this evening my break failure light...
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Last post by GuzziRick
Thu May 18, 2017 11:13 am
Small motorcycle compressor
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Royal »
Fri Apr 21, 2017 10:29 am
hi guy's
I recently got a puncture on my rear tyre :shirty: on my way home from work, no problem as I always carry a puncture repair kit...
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Last post by Royal
Wed May 17, 2017 5:12 pm
trim piece
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chrismckay »
Fri May 12, 2017 7:45 am
2012 R1200RT
The small painted trim section that sits between the windshield and indicator......how do you remove this, is it just held in with...
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Last post by David.
Wed May 17, 2017 10:14 am
Mounting kits for a Garmin 340LM
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BBT600 »
Mon May 15, 2017 4:11 pm
Please see the attached photos of a RAM type ball/bolt for mounting my Garmin. This method uses one of the RT handlebar bolt holes, and uses a bolt...
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Last post by David.
Mon May 15, 2017 5:58 pm
Northern Monkeys May Meet Up
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by guest3954 » Sat Apr 08, 2017 6:25 pm
Sat or Sun 13th/14th May. Meet up. David and I was discussing this - and suggestion was firming up as a How about the National Coal Mining Museum on...
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Last post by David.
Sun May 14, 2017 9:36 pm
Windshield riding speed
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Terry_RT »
Wed May 10, 2017 8:37 pm
Hey riders, greetings from Greece. when riding in the motorway with the windshield in fully upright position which is the maximum speed you prefer to...
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Last post by beemer dood
Sun May 14, 2017 6:32 pm
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Last post by jimmer137
Sat May 13, 2017 5:26 pm
My RT may be haunted
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Rhegness »
Sat May 06, 2017 11:30 pm
Good afternoon. My name is Bill Rhegness and this is my first post to this board. I ride a 2005 R1200RT.
Today, after repairing a faulty headlight...
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Last post by RogerM
Thu May 11, 2017 8:55 pm
New Bike!
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smileymiley »
Thu May 11, 2017 11:03 am
Bikes in for service so got this as a loaner.... must say very good. Nice slick box with smooth quick shifter, good handling & very quick off...
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Last post by smileymiley
Thu May 11, 2017 1:22 pm
Touring abroad
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Cornish_Camhead »
Sat Jan 14, 2017 11:05 pm
Hi all, I've been motorcycling for years but new to the Camhead RT. I bought it as I've a full on sports bike also for sunny days, but wanted to ride...
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Last post by Steve F
Thu May 11, 2017 1:12 pm
The 1200RT is on my shopping list!
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SaultGuy »
Tue May 02, 2017 5:28 pm
I joined this forum looking to 1200RT owners for both positive and negative feedback on the the bike. Thinking of pulling the trigger in the...
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Last post by SaultGuy
Thu May 11, 2017 1:47 am
RT 1200 90 year
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Rtjon »
Tue May 09, 2017 11:46 pm
Hi all,have just bought this bike and loving so far,a real headturner,
Have to say it was down to a trophy or an RT,but all the problems with the...
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Last post by k9doc
Wed May 10, 2017 7:08 pm
R1200RT decal
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chrismckay »
Mon May 08, 2017 8:49 pm
Guys,
I am going to get the right hand fairing panel resprayed, and will need a new R1200RT sticker for a 2012 model, preferably original...
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Last post by chrismckay
Wed May 10, 2017 9:42 am
2010 RT Cruise Control
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garth514 »
Mon May 08, 2017 10:51 pm
Hi All , I'm guessing this is a question asked many times before , if so apologies for going over old ground but my 2010 machine has a cruise control...
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Last post by garth514
Tue May 09, 2017 9:35 pm
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Last post by Sleuth
Tue May 09, 2017 10:25 am
Newbie questions
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jfarrelly »
Mon May 08, 2017 12:39 am
Hi everyone.
This is my first post. Just bought a 2007 R1200RTP with 57K miles. Former cop bike. I have owned it a week now and put a few...
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Last post by Levisp
Tue May 09, 2017 9:07 am
I dropped my bike...
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Mac77 »
Thu Apr 06, 2017 8:27 pm
So, filled up on my way home, pulled on to the drive, on the side stand. Put my helmet, gloves and jacket in the stowage, walk back out to push the...
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Last post by Mac77
Mon May 08, 2017 10:08 pm
Stepped back in time...
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Sullivj »
Tue Apr 04, 2017 10:01 pm
Took my RT for its annual MOT today, which passed as expected.
I always enjoy visiting my local testing station. They weigh you and the bike,...
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Last post by Sullivj
Fri May 05, 2017 6:42 pm
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Last post by michaelc2710
Mon May 01, 2017 9:19 pm
Foot brake lever issue
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Frank123 »
Mon Apr 24, 2017 9:11 pm
Hi when I put my foot on the brake lever of my (recently purchased/rarely ridden) 2009 R1200RT I find I step on the 'triangle' above the lever/pedal...
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Last post by k9doc
Fri Apr 28, 2017 3:18 pm
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