General discussion of the BMW R1200RT/R1250RT
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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Last post by bandytales
Tue Jan 23, 2018 6:11 pm
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Last post by bandytales
Tue Jan 23, 2018 2:22 pm
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Last post by freyguy17
Sun Jan 21, 2018 9:20 pm
Replacing the grips
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temesvar »
Wed Jan 17, 2018 2:17 am
Was wondering if anyone thought of, or even did, change the big fat grips the RT comes with.
Mine is a 2008 with the largest OD and a distinctive...
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Last post by temesvar
Thu Jan 18, 2018 6:51 pm
Soft saddlebags?
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Zapata »
Tue Jan 09, 2018 9:42 pm
Hello Team:
I am using my new to me R1200RT as my daily mode of transportation but I think the stock hard bags are to big for my daily commute needs....
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Last post by bandytales
Thu Jan 18, 2018 2:15 pm
Micro SD Cards
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michaelc2710 »
Sat Jan 13, 2018 7:30 pm
Hi Everybody
I'm after some advise on the Micro Sd cards (Gb, speed, make) that people are using in there Go-pro's / Drift camera's.
The card I was...
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Last post by Steve F
Mon Jan 15, 2018 12:54 am
TIME TO MOVE ON
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by guest2360 » Thu Aug 17, 2017 12:20 pm
Been here since the start but it's time to leave. After owning every variant of the RT since 1996 my LC was moved on on June for something with...
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Last post by guest2360
Fri Jan 12, 2018 8:50 am
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Last post by bandytales
Wed Jan 10, 2018 5:39 pm
Considering a used r1200rt (14-17)
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davenva »
Sun Jan 07, 2018 2:31 am
I went into a bike shop today looking for an accessory and I almost walked out with a R1200rt. My current rides a 2008 goldwing. I love the...
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Last post by guest5111
Wed Jan 10, 2018 12:07 pm
Buying a white RT
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grisopaul »
Sun Mar 19, 2017 6:30 pm
Hello All,
Expat from Canada living in US.
Yesterday I put a deposit on a white RT and I will be trading an 11RT. I love riding up in James Bay or...
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Last post by grisopaul
Wed Jan 10, 2018 2:58 am
MERRY CHRISTMAS RT OWNERS
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by guest2360 » Sat Dec 23, 2017 3:04 pm
I suppose most of the RTs are tucked away safe from ice and filthy road salt. I am still,out there but only when it’s dry.
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Last post by yellowjacket
Sat Jan 06, 2018 9:30 pm
Rainbow Parts Fiche
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by
Our Gee »
Thu Nov 23, 2017 11:02 am
Anyone else having difficulty accessing the Rainbow BMW Parts Fiche lately. They seem to have changed the format and I can't get past their new Home...
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Last post by Alf170
Wed Jan 03, 2018 5:25 pm
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Last post by simbo
Fri Dec 29, 2017 11:27 am
2012 model vs the newer models?
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Zapata »
Tue Dec 26, 2017 6:20 am
Hello Team:
I found a 2012 R1200RT with 8,300 miles. Dealer is asking 10K (US). I am planning to trade in my 2013 Victory Cross Country. Anything in...
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Last post by ParaRabbit
Thu Dec 28, 2017 9:12 pm
Changing seat??
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Graeme D »
Wed Dec 27, 2017 7:18 pm
Hi
As a newbie I need some more advice. I have a 2005 model with a one piece seat, I like the look of the two piece seats, can I just do a straight...
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Last post by Graeme D
Thu Dec 28, 2017 6:50 pm
What type of Sealant?
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Toaster »
Tue Dec 26, 2017 5:55 pm
Hi Guys,
For anyone who has had their Final Drive apart on a R1200RT Wethead, what type of sealant did you use to reseal the rubber boot...
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Last post by pwbike
Wed Dec 27, 2017 10:37 am
Newbee
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ChrisMZ »
Mon Dec 25, 2017 12:52 pm
Hi there R12T World,
I just registered here and would like to give a short introduction.
Born 1960, riding motorcycle since 1978.
My first BMW...
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Last post by gogs01
Tue Dec 26, 2017 5:28 am
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Last post by Our Gee
Mon Dec 25, 2017 10:20 pm
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Last post by Toaster
Mon Dec 25, 2017 7:58 pm
Jump starting 2005 R1200RT
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jackronner »
Thu Dec 21, 2017 7:58 pm
Left the lights on and jump started the bike from a running car. Two minutes to charge it up and it started quickly, and re-charged extremely...
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Sun Dec 24, 2017 11:38 pm
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