General discussion of the BMW R1200RT/R1250RT
What model bike do I have?
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Stu »
Tue Sep 13, 2022 7:34 pm
There is various types of RT out there and it can get confusing when people are talking about a specific model
Here is a list of some of the common...
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Last post by LochiesDad
Wed Jun 19, 2024 10:08 am
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Last post by Doctor T
Mon Nov 04, 2024 3:25 pm
Flashing red light on key fob
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DK1083 »
Mon Nov 04, 2024 3:05 pm
Hi all;
I have a 2014 1200RT LC. I’ve not had the bike long and have noticed a red flashing light on the key fob. If I press the other switch on the...
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Last post by DK1083
Mon Nov 04, 2024 3:05 pm
Garmin xt sat nav bracket ?
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by
55Silverfox »
Mon Oct 28, 2024 1:47 pm
Hi all, hoping someone on here has used the Garmin XT sat nav mount on the 1250 Rt with big TFT.
I've looked at various brackets but the 3D one sold...
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Last post by Loopers
Sun Nov 03, 2024 11:30 pm
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Last post by RepairBill
Fri Nov 01, 2024 6:13 pm
Hand signals?!
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Minty »
Sun Oct 27, 2024 4:05 pm
I've been riding since the mid nineties so I'm not that green but, I was given a hand signal today that I've not seen before. No it wasn't what...
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Last post by Steve398
Tue Oct 29, 2024 6:20 pm
Custom Paint Work
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DaveCly »
Thu Oct 24, 2024 2:12 pm
A few of you that know me, know how long I’ve had my Iconic, and how much it means to me, 45000 miles and lots of memories 😎
Well the other week, I...
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Last post by DaveCly
Tue Oct 29, 2024 10:19 am
Heed Crash Bars
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DK1083 »
Fri Oct 25, 2024 5:01 pm
I have a 2014 R1200RT LC for which I have just ordered a set of front crash bars from Heed.
I’ve been looking online for an install video but can...
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Last post by DK1083
Fri Oct 25, 2024 5:47 pm
Hill start control
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by
Rusty »
Tue Sep 17, 2024 5:19 pm
Hi all
I’m still getting used to my new (to me) 2022 RT. One of the things I can’t seem to get to work properly is the hill start control.
My bike...
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Last post by Gadget2466
Thu Oct 24, 2024 10:15 pm
Hi beam bulbs, what type are they?
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Ninjawarrior »
Tue Oct 22, 2024 8:51 pm
Just received a set of normal fan cooled H1 hi beam bulbs and they were too large to fit. Then found same mfg with minitiure H! hi beam bulbs and...
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Last post by Ninjawarrior
Wed Oct 23, 2024 1:42 pm
Voltage issue for seat connection
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montanamax »
Mon Oct 21, 2024 9:29 pm
I’m the new owner of a 2007 R1200RT. I discovered the cable connecting to the seat had its plug missing. I’ve ordered a replacement but I discovered...
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Last post by montanamax
Tue Oct 22, 2024 3:42 pm
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Last post by Pannier Down
Mon Oct 14, 2024 10:28 pm
I want an RT 1250, any advice?
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B Chas »
Fri Oct 04, 2024 8:19 pm
My first post, been active on the K-1600 forum, I Rented a RT 1250 for 3 weeks in Europe this summer. Great bike, after 2,000 miles in the Alps, I...
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Last post by B Chas
Wed Oct 09, 2024 8:31 pm
Bike turner
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by
lancashirert »
Sun Oct 06, 2024 11:11 am
Moving house soon, and will have a garage down the side of the house which is an incline and also only the width of the garage.
Any suggestions and...
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Last post by burridge01
Tue Oct 08, 2024 1:30 pm
Garage Floor Tiles
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by
Sullivj »
Wed Sep 25, 2024 4:41 pm
I'm having a new bigger garage built and am looking at options to cover the concrete floor.
I think I've narrowed it down to interlocking PVC tiles...
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Last post by Sullivj
Mon Oct 07, 2024 2:26 pm
Fork Lock Stopped Working
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Randyjaco »
Sun Oct 06, 2024 8:49 pm
Lately, I have noticed that my fork lock has stopped working on my 2017 RT Keyless. The rest of the locking system is working. Any ideas on how to...
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Last post by Randyjaco
Sun Oct 06, 2024 8:49 pm
Bar Risers
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by
Capt Sisko »
Tue Oct 01, 2024 6:55 pm
Hi All, I often get a pain between my shoulder blades when riding and reading up on the net it's been commented that bar risers could be the answer,...
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Last post by Capt Sisko
Sat Oct 05, 2024 2:15 pm
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Last post by EasyRider
Fri Sep 27, 2024 6:46 pm
Wunderlich Touring Screen
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by
EasyRider »
Sat Sep 21, 2024 7:47 pm
As i have said in another post i have an early start on Wednesday to take my bike over to North Oxford Motorrad.
Looking at the weather for next...
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Last post by EasyRider
Tue Sep 24, 2024 3:38 pm
R1250RT rider seat tilted forward
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by
GadgetGuy »
Sat Sep 07, 2024 12:51 am
I you find the stock R1250RT seat being tilted forward rather uncomfortable, it is possible to install the seat while the height adjustment bracket...
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Last post by GadgetGuy
Mon Sep 23, 2024 5:50 pm
BMW options
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EasyRider »
Fri Sep 20, 2024 3:11 pm
This is a list of what my 1250RT came with when new.
Now apart for the audio system, what else is missing from the BMW options.
X0182 DTC
X0191...
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Last post by Capt Sisko
Mon Sep 23, 2024 10:36 am
Accessory connections?
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by
Owen2737 »
Wed Sep 18, 2024 9:43 am
Morning everyone. New to the RT so just finding things as I go. I have found 3 connectors /plugs if anyone can tell me what they are for. The single...
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Last post by Owen2737
Sat Sep 21, 2024 12:21 pm
Final drive
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by
Spikey123 »
Wed Sep 18, 2024 9:15 am
Hi All
I have a 57 plate 07/08 1200rt
I had an oil leak at the final drive and when you ran the bike looked like a buckled wheel so it's the internal...
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Last post by David.
Fri Sep 20, 2024 10:18 am
SW update for GS/GSA/RTP on my '20 R1250RT
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by
GvG »
Sat Jul 01, 2023 10:13 pm
RCRIT-23V011-2024.pdf
Last week I had the 20000km service done by BMW on my '20 R1250RT. While doing that they performed a SW update. Mechanic...
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Last post by vvatc
Thu Sep 19, 2024 7:30 pm
Sheep Skin seat cover?
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by
Randyjaco »
Tue Sep 27, 2022 2:10 am
I am considering getting a sheepskin seat cover for my RT. There seem to be all sorts of options. I have some major comfort problems with my existing...
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Last post by DTS
Wed Sep 18, 2024 2:28 pm
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