General discussion of the BMW R1200RT/R1250RT
I bought a RT 2017
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Jocke-Sweden »
Tue Feb 13, 2018 5:05 pm
Hi,
Sold my RS this fall, a fantastic motorcycle. Had decided to stop driving motorcycle, but it did not work well
Today I bought a RT 2017,...
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Last post by ExGMan
Thu Feb 15, 2018 2:54 am
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Last post by bandytales
Wed Feb 14, 2018 1:16 pm
Helmet Camera
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Casbar »
Sat Jan 20, 2018 4:16 pm
Hopefully this isn't going to be like a what tyre or oil thread, but here goes. Whilst out on duty (blood biking) Thursday night, I had 3 encounters...
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Last post by BeeJay
Tue Feb 13, 2018 5:18 pm
Steering stop
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temesvar »
Sun Feb 11, 2018 5:58 pm
Am looking at installing a steering stop on my 2008 RT.
The only one I found is made by Touratech, Was wondering if
anyone has used it or has found a...
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Last post by temesvar
Mon Feb 12, 2018 10:35 pm
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Last post by MacJ
Mon Feb 12, 2018 6:20 pm
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Last post by bandytales
Mon Feb 12, 2018 2:04 pm
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Last post by simbo
Fri Feb 09, 2018 11:29 am
2008 RT grips mod
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temesvar »
Sat Dec 09, 2017 6:45 pm
I have a 2008 R1200RT. Heated grips, cruise control, and it all works fine!
But I have a problem : Am not comfortable with the grip's diameter, that...
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Last post by temesvar
Fri Feb 09, 2018 1:11 am
Aftermarket exhaust?
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Zapata »
Wed Feb 07, 2018 9:41 pm
Will the Akrapovic or Remus muffler make the bike run leaner? Do you need to perform any other modifications when you install an aftermarket exhaust?
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Last post by Zapata
Thu Feb 08, 2018 5:19 pm
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Last post by Zapata
Wed Feb 07, 2018 9:45 pm
Where can this be ?
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Our Gee »
Fri Feb 02, 2018 2:00 pm
Just been looking through photos of one of our first big bike trips (K1200LT and Pre Digital Camera era) and I came across a picture I took of a...
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Last post by Steve F
Sun Feb 04, 2018 2:20 pm
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Last post by gogs01
Sat Feb 03, 2018 11:30 pm
RT mirrors anchoring
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jackronner »
Fri Feb 02, 2018 11:40 pm
Just a general alert with a simple fix. Lost both my mirrors in traffic (don't ask!). Turns out they are only attached by three ball...
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Last post by temesvar
Sat Feb 03, 2018 3:51 pm
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Last post by ds99
Thu Feb 01, 2018 10:56 am
Newbie - Liverpool UK
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heli_madken »
Fri Jan 26, 2018 6:21 pm
Hi Everyone,
I picked up my new to me R1200RT LC 2014 today. Immaculate condition, well done the previous owner for looking after her so well...
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Last post by Sprintgull
Thu Feb 01, 2018 9:21 am
Bowing out
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by guest5111 » Wed Jan 24, 2018 10:40 pm
After a long time I came back to motorcycling and decided I needed all the help I could get. Joining a forum was part of that plan, and over the few...
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Last post by k9doc
Thu Feb 01, 2018 8:53 am
Crashed on black ice
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circlehappenork »
Fri Dec 29, 2017 9:49 am
Hi all,
Few weeks back I've crashed going to my dealer for the 24k service. Was riding on minor road (lower than B road) and slid on black ice....
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Last post by Marcosalopo
Wed Jan 31, 2018 1:20 pm
Engine through bolt socket size?
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Topphoto1 »
Mon Jun 19, 2017 12:27 pm
Hi Guys and Gals, help! :grave:
I have purchased some engine crash bars for the RT, '05, and I am struggling to get the through engine bolt off, a...
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Last post by David.
Wed Jan 31, 2018 4:39 am
Switzerland Trip
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Davcar »
Mon Jan 29, 2018 10:57 pm
Hi All I’m planning a trip and wondered if anyone has a good route to take. My wife and I are looking at a 10-12 day round trip starting from Calais...
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Last post by Davcar
Tue Jan 30, 2018 9:40 pm
Nice ride out....
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k9doc »
Sat Jan 27, 2018 11:54 am
....in the sunny Peak District yesterday. Beautiful views, dry roads mainly and not too many people. Anyone else manage to get out?
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Last post by simbo
Tue Jan 30, 2018 8:56 pm
R1200RS vs R1200RT for those interested
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by guest5112 » Sat Jan 27, 2018 10:51 pm
I traded a RS on my RT just a couple of months ago. Must say, I miss certain things about the RS. It is 80 lbs lighter for one. The RS felt quite a...
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Last post by Rhun
Tue Jan 30, 2018 8:48 am
Upshifting RPM's
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Zapata »
Tue Jan 02, 2018 3:21 pm
Hello Team new RT owner here and pardon my ignorance.
At what RPM's is advisable to do the up-shift? I have been doing it at around 4000RPM's. I...
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Last post by aphill24
Fri Jan 26, 2018 7:52 pm
"Distance in a Day"
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Our Gee »
Sun Aug 27, 2017 8:03 am
Not wanting to hijack Tamiller's New here from Kentucky thread I thought it would be fun to start another thread to discuss Distance in a Day ....
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Last post by gogs01
Fri Jan 26, 2018 3:49 pm
Throat mic for bluetooth helmet system
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Frank123 »
Mon Jan 22, 2018 11:49 pm
Hi can anyone tell me if there is a bluetooth helmet system that works with a throat mic? I have a BMW systems 6 flip up helmet. I can only find...
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Last post by bandytales
Wed Jan 24, 2018 1:57 pm
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Tue Jan 23, 2018 6:11 pm
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