General discussion of the BMW R1200RT/R1250RT
Top Hat?
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Doctor T »
Sat Apr 09, 2022 3:40 pm
Been reading another forum and some posts mention having their bike Top Hat. But none say what this is or how it works. I have a feeling this is for...
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Last post by Steve398
Mon Apr 11, 2022 7:51 pm
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Last post by Randyjaco
Sun Apr 10, 2022 9:49 pm
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Last post by HerfinDave
Sun Apr 10, 2022 3:45 am
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Last post by Maddog1929
Sat Apr 09, 2022 1:10 am
Do 2014+ bags fit earlier bikes?
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by
Ride »
Fri Apr 08, 2022 2:20 pm
I don’t see too many early bags up for sale and when I do they’re very expensive.
Do 2010-2013 bags fit 2009 and down?
What about 2014+ bags on a...
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Last post by Ride
Fri Apr 08, 2022 9:39 pm
RT Radio acting strange
by
yellowjacket »
Fri Apr 08, 2022 3:10 pm
I ride a 2016 Rt and love the bike. I really like the radio since my 2016 GS has none. I have 10 stations pre set on the RT. The first 3 stations are...
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Last post by yellowjacket
Fri Apr 08, 2022 3:10 pm
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Last post by David and Sally
Wed Apr 06, 2022 3:50 pm
On the Horn
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by
Doctor T »
Mon Apr 04, 2022 2:16 pm
Having a look around the wishbone joints this morning i notice d the bike is fitted with 2 mismatched horns. One looks like a Denali mini sound bomb/...
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Last post by Our Gee
Wed Apr 06, 2022 7:28 am
Radio froze up
by
carp »
Mon Apr 04, 2022 7:18 pm
2016 RT. When i hit the power button for the radio I get a message no USB All buttons are then frozen. I can then power it off. Does not matter if...
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Last post by carp
Mon Apr 04, 2022 7:18 pm
handlebar raiser kits / footboards
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hammo »
Fri Apr 01, 2022 3:57 pm
Of late after awhile when riding my arms get a bit stiff has anyone fitted handlebar raiser kits to alleviate this problem if so any advice is...
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Last post by David.
Sat Apr 02, 2022 8:40 am
Pops and bangs
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by
Backofbeyond »
Tue Mar 29, 2022 3:39 pm
Hello just looking for a bit of info. I am new to the RT, its a 2006 model and notice when slowing down and going down the gears the exhaust pops a...
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Last post by Backofbeyond
Thu Mar 31, 2022 12:53 pm
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Last post by David.
Thu Mar 31, 2022 12:01 pm
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Last post by Douglas
Thu Mar 31, 2022 11:22 am
Seat Height Advice
Replies: 12
by
mrklunk »
Mon Mar 28, 2022 5:41 pm
Hi folks,
I'm new! :) I've just put a deposit down (remotely) on a 2021 RT. The bike is fitted with a high seat which will be too tall for me at...
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Last post by scunny12
Tue Mar 29, 2022 11:19 pm
'15 Oil Drain Plug Dimensions
Replies: 6
by
wayneosdias »
Fri Sep 25, 2015 5:17 am
Looking for the dimensions of the oil plug. Considering using the Stahlbus Oil Drain. The latest BMW app they show is for 2013.3 GS w the dims of...
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Last post by Steve398
Mon Mar 28, 2022 2:36 pm
Long-term bike storage
Replies: 8
by
jackronner »
Wed Mar 23, 2022 10:06 pm
My plan to buy a bike in France/Britain, return from the US for yearly tours, and store it at a Parisian friend's garage has gone tits up, so...
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Last post by Doctor T
Sun Mar 27, 2022 12:57 pm
ASC
Replies: 2
by
Doctor T »
Sat Mar 26, 2022 3:12 pm
A couple of questions. On my 07 RT i have a switch with ASC written on it. I know it is the stability control but when pushed should a warning light...
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Last post by Doctor T
Sun Mar 27, 2022 12:55 pm
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Last post by sakm
Fri Mar 25, 2022 11:31 pm
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Last post by MattyP
Wed Mar 23, 2022 5:56 pm
MPG. What do you get?
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by
Doctor T »
Sun Mar 20, 2022 7:15 pm
Not sure how accurate the average mpg reading on the dash is but my last tank gave me an overall mileage of 58 miles per UK gallon. This is for mixed...
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Last post by Doctor T
Tue Mar 22, 2022 2:39 pm
Breakdown / Recovery Products (Which One)
Replies: 20
by
Our Gee »
Tue Mar 08, 2022 9:57 am
Annual insurance renewal time again. Most insurers offer the option to include some form of Breakdown Service at an appropriate extra premium. I have...
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Last post by Our Gee
Mon Mar 21, 2022 10:48 am
The Great Oil Debate
Replies: 5
by
CapnJohn »
Mon Mar 14, 2022 11:34 pm
What oil does anyone use when doing an oil change?
The official Motorrad Advantec Ultimate 5W-40?
I realize being a wet clutch bike, the correct oil...
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Last post by Doctor T
Fri Mar 18, 2022 4:17 pm
New owner and to this forum
by
Ride »
Fri Mar 18, 2022 3:07 am
Hey just picked up a 2009 R1200RTP with 35k miles. The two previous owners were a bicycle chase ref (original owner) and an older gentleman.
I...
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Last post by Ride
Fri Mar 18, 2022 3:07 am
how many ride all year?
Replies: 20
by
Doctor T »
Thu Mar 03, 2022 6:21 pm
How many of you ride your RT all year round. Personally ive always ridden bikes right through the year. The only times i don't ride is when it's...
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Last post by RT in BC
Thu Mar 17, 2022 6:43 pm
2022 R1250 Top Case
Replies: 4
by
Movinman »
Thu Mar 10, 2022 3:59 am
Purchased my first BMW motorcycle last month. Upon purchase, I ordered an OEM top case and have yet to receive it after a full month. Not...
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Last post by dpickens
Mon Mar 14, 2022 1:05 am
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