General discussion of the BMW R1200RT/R1250RT
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lad in the shed »
Mon Nov 23, 2020 12:23 am
Good evening ladies and gentlemen. I have owned touring bikes since 1981 and have covered around 400,000 miles on them in that time. I think it is...
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Wed Nov 25, 2020 9:25 am
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Tue Nov 24, 2020 10:57 pm
New Member Intro - Vancouver, BC
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nateschisler »
Sat Nov 21, 2020 3:16 pm
Hi all - excited to join the beemer family and introduce myself to the forum. After a decade riding a dual-sport, decided to up my comfort game. For...
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Sun Nov 22, 2020 7:01 pm
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Last post by Motor32
Wed Nov 18, 2020 10:28 pm
OEM sport vs full screen
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keith1200r »
Fri Nov 13, 2020 9:52 am
Hi all. I have posted this on bmwlt.com so apologies if you have already seen it, but I am trying to get more opinions on the questions.
I am...
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Last post by bandytales
Mon Nov 16, 2020 12:39 pm
Torque value - engine cover
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Gavj »
Thu Nov 12, 2020 7:36 pm
Hi all, my 2020 RT is getting crud thrown onto the front engine cover, the engine fairing and the extended mud guard still dont do it!! I have...
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Last post by David.
Sun Nov 15, 2020 9:39 am
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Last post by Midnight Runner
Sun Nov 15, 2020 8:00 am
Crazy Costs
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hammo »
Thu Nov 12, 2020 1:13 pm
Just been reading the specs on the new Ducati Multistrada, the basic standard starts at £15,495, if you require the S model it comes in at £18,395,...
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Last post by Levisp
Thu Nov 12, 2020 5:31 pm
Visor Down?
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Gavj »
Sun Nov 01, 2020 5:54 pm
This is an issue I have strugged with on my last bike, Triumph Trophy, and now my RT. In the rain, if I close my visor my helmet gets stuffy.. not...
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Last post by csmith
Tue Nov 10, 2020 9:38 pm
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Last post by yellowjacket
Tue Nov 10, 2020 6:07 pm
Top case, old or new model?
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Classico »
Wed Oct 28, 2020 9:04 pm
It’s decided I need a topcase for my 1200 RT LC, well my wife needs one to feel safer!
From a rational standpoint I should go for a Givi or Shad...
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Last post by beemerboy9
Mon Nov 09, 2020 11:14 am
The first 1000 miles on a MY20
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panaray »
Sun Oct 25, 2020 2:11 pm
I recently traded in a MY11 for a MY20. The cash incentives made me pull the trigger now, rather than to wait for the MY21
Overall, I really like...
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Last post by Talisker
Sat Oct 31, 2020 4:09 pm
Fuel pump recall, part two.
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rangemaster728 »
Tue Oct 13, 2020 11:54 pm
Those of us with hexhead bikes remember the “fuel flange “recall from a few years back.
The original problem was the composite flange at the quick...
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Last post by Humphrey1
Fri Oct 30, 2020 8:24 am
2018 R1200 RT Firts impressions
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Classico »
Sun Oct 25, 2020 2:25 pm
At last I’ve my “new” 2018 RT.
I’ve riden a few kms round the mountains of Madrid over the last two days. Foggy, coldish and wetish weather.
Don’t...
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Last post by Classico
Wed Oct 28, 2020 9:10 pm
BMW Service Intervals
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Our Gee »
Wed Oct 21, 2020 1:08 pm
Having just read an interesting piece about the 2021 Ducati Multistrada V4 Engine which for next year drops the Ducati Desmodromic Valve actuation in...
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Last post by Our Gee
Wed Oct 21, 2020 4:43 pm
New member Aberdeen
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Talisker »
Mon Oct 19, 2020 10:56 am
Hi all,
Purchased a new Mineral metallic matt grey R1250RT last week. Traded in a 2019 K1600GTLE. First impressions are very...
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Last post by Talisker
Tue Oct 20, 2020 8:02 pm
Help with dreaded fuel gauge issues
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TrevorAustin »
Mon Oct 19, 2020 6:07 pm
So after 99000 miles I’ve got the dreaded fuel gauge problem. Filled up one day, hit a few potholes as our roads are crap, may or maybe not be...
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Last post by TrevorAustin
Tue Oct 20, 2020 3:44 pm
Newbie in North Yorks
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Midnight Runner »
Mon Oct 19, 2020 9:10 am
Just purchased a new 1250 LE in mineral grey metallic. I've already found this forum very helpful and will be picking up on all the tips and tricks....
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Last post by Our Gee
Tue Oct 20, 2020 6:28 am
Goodbye Honda and hello BMW
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burridge01 »
Sun Oct 11, 2020 6:09 am
Sold the VFR1200 last year,cracking bike to ride but lacking certain refinements.I was looking at the K1600 but via another forum and a member of...
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Last post by burridge01
Wed Oct 14, 2020 6:12 pm
What to do, torn into 3 options?
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Classico »
Thu Oct 08, 2020 2:30 pm
This morning I had a ride on a 1250RT demo bike! First impressions:
- It feels much smaller than I thought. If it wasnt for the mirrors it could...
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Last post by Classico
Tue Oct 13, 2020 10:26 pm
Shift cam 1250RT
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hammo »
Sun Oct 11, 2020 4:29 pm
Well the RTLE 1200 approaching three years old , honest opinions required !!!!is the new shift cam worth the money to part exchange ,is that the only...
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Last post by mondeoman
Tue Oct 13, 2020 10:34 am
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Last post by Gavj
Sun Oct 11, 2020 8:01 pm
Cleaning/treating black plastic pieces
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rsamples »
Sat Oct 10, 2020 2:02 pm
2009 RT1200RT - Any advice on how to treat black plastic pieces, for example the inner half of the side bags, the cylinder head guards, and other...
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Last post by hammo
Sun Oct 11, 2020 4:23 pm
New kid in town and a “big” question
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Classico »
Thu Oct 01, 2020 4:20 pm
Hi everybody,
I’m an old biker from Spain, well not that old really, just LX. I’ve had a number of bikes over the years, including an R65 airhead....
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Last post by David.
Sat Oct 10, 2020 9:28 pm
RT1200 Police Conversion
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kakalika »
Sat Oct 10, 2020 7:49 pm
Can a 2017 RT1200 Police model converted to a regular two seater touring version? How difficult, or hopefully easy would that be?
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Last post by kakalika
Sat Oct 10, 2020 7:49 pm
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