General discussion of the BMW R1200RT/R1250RT
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Thu Mar 19, 2020 8:29 pm
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Wed Mar 18, 2020 12:28 pm
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Last post by Casbar
Tue Mar 17, 2020 9:56 am
Curious question.
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davef1uk »
Sat Mar 14, 2020 7:27 pm
Just curious. It says this is a BMW RT 1200 / RT1250 forum. But I don’t see any categories for RT 1250. I know the bikes are...
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Last post by David.
Tue Mar 17, 2020 9:27 am
2017 RT ESA fault
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RC51 Tofuman »
Sun Feb 16, 2020 6:28 pm
Odometer 42k
Original owner
2 weeks ago my ESA Fault appeared. Then noticed my ride quality went to crap. Feeling every bump on the road.
Got my...
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Last post by RC51 Tofuman
Sun Mar 15, 2020 11:38 pm
Auxiliary lights
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jackronner »
Mon Mar 09, 2020 9:25 pm
I'm considering buying a pair of such lights that apparently clip on to the forks. It would seem to me that they would be subject to much...
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Last post by ezymount
Thu Mar 12, 2020 1:41 pm
The Nod
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tojjer »
Mon Mar 09, 2020 3:37 pm
I have searched and couldn't find anything come up, so here goes.
A few of my friends that I ride with were quite surprised when I said I was...
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Last post by simbo
Wed Mar 11, 2020 2:00 pm
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Last post by realshelby
Wed Mar 11, 2020 11:51 am
Lift a leg
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jackronner »
Mon Mar 09, 2020 7:03 pm
On a rented bike in France some years ago, I noticed what at first I thought was a rather rude leg gesture by bikers when a kindly car would make...
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Last post by Sprintgull
Wed Mar 11, 2020 11:01 am
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Last post by jackronner
Mon Mar 09, 2020 9:35 pm
I'm new, please be gentle.
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tojjer »
Sun Mar 01, 2020 7:28 pm
Hi all,
Pleased to say that I am picking up my new ( to me ) R1200RT LE this Friday. Currently riding a Yamaha Tracer GT which is only 9 months...
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Last post by tojjer
Fri Mar 06, 2020 9:08 pm
Buying advice...
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gadgetgaz »
Wed Mar 04, 2020 5:53 pm
I'm testing a 2014 16K miles Callisto grey R1200RT LE tomorrow having made the decision to upgrade the 2005 R1200RT I've had since new. It has the...
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Last post by gadgetgaz
Wed Mar 04, 2020 10:52 pm
Top case colour matched
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Old-Git »
Sat Feb 29, 2020 9:12 am
and all of the scratches on the pannier panels repaired and resprayed. No cats were harmed tho.
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Last post by Old-Git
Wed Mar 04, 2020 9:01 am
One-piece RT seat?
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jackronner »
Tue Mar 03, 2020 5:01 am
Do they offer one as an option, or is there an aftermarket version? I find the rear of the driver's seat where it meets the rear section to be...
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Last post by PeteM
Wed Mar 04, 2020 8:36 am
ABS unit - broken part
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bieffe »
Mon Mar 02, 2020 2:36 pm
Does someone know where to find ceramic part of ABS unit (in red circle on attached photo). Searching on net, only used whole units to buy. Wanted to...
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Last post by bieffe
Tue Mar 03, 2020 7:29 am
Brits Abroad 2020!
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Dee Dub »
Tue Feb 04, 2020 5:43 pm
So, during the transition period, British bikers and drivers can use the standard British driving licence (i.e. we don't need an International...
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Last post by Sharkfighter
Mon Mar 02, 2020 7:23 pm
Windshield difference?
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AwesomeDad »
Wed Dec 11, 2019 1:38 pm
Is the BMW comfort shield taller and wider than stock? And is there just two BMW versions or 3? I’ve heard standard and sport then comfort and...
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Last post by slparry
Sat Feb 29, 2020 7:56 am
Cheap tent out of a m-cycle cover
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jackronner »
Tue Feb 25, 2020 7:33 pm
I'm about to embark on a short 1500 mile trip, and was debating whether to pack a tent when I looked at my bike under its cover when it occurred to...
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Last post by julianq
Fri Feb 28, 2020 11:01 am
Starting issue
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pkpilot »
Wed Jan 09, 2019 12:17 pm
I am having an interesting starting issue. My bike will not start if it is in gear even with the kickstand up. It has to be in...
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Last post by Dr. Montaño
Sat Feb 22, 2020 8:58 pm
Draining the fuel tank on 2005 RT
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jackronner »
Sat Feb 22, 2020 5:07 am
I'm sure it's frustratingly difficult, and I'm petrol-fied I'll cock it up. Can't see the holes at the bottom of the inlet well, and need to...
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Last post by David.
Sat Feb 22, 2020 9:58 am
Newbie member intro
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R2112RT »
Sun Feb 16, 2020 4:52 pm
Greetings all. I just joined. I’ll be lurking and learning. I’ve been riding for 17 years, current bike is a 2015 FJ-09 which I enjoy....
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Last post by bandytales
Mon Feb 17, 2020 2:52 pm
Unknown blade fuse 2005 RT
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jackronner »
Sun Feb 16, 2020 11:59 pm
I've reattached my battery after the cable and wires were snipped out by a thief, but can't ID a wire with a 15 amp fuse holder. It's under the...
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Last post by R2K
Mon Feb 17, 2020 12:10 am
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Last post by 82DRIVE
Sun Feb 16, 2020 2:04 am
Dowco motorcycle cover
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Erable »
Sat Feb 08, 2020 3:54 pm
For my 2015 R1200RT with the 49 litre topcase - does anyone know what size would fit? Dowco website says large - that barely fit my 1996...
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Last post by Erable
Sat Feb 08, 2020 3:54 pm
Meaning of SE
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R2K »
Wed Feb 05, 2020 7:54 pm
When folks add SE after RT in example R1250RT SE. What does the SE designation mean?
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Fri Feb 07, 2020 11:37 am
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